CREDA Report
February 25, 2009
E-Marketing your organization in the 21st century, a workshop designed specifically for volunteer groups, will be held on Monday, March 23rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tantramar Theatre, 98 Victoria Street, Amherst.
Topics will include an overview of new technology, using technology to communicate and promote your organization, and gaining support for fundraising activities on the internet. Sponsored by CREDA, the Municipality of the County of Cumberland and Nova Scotia Economic and Rural Development, this workshop will be facilitated by Gordon Cameron.
Volunteer groups and organizations are asked to pre-register for this free workshop and luncheon no later than March 18th by calling 667-3638.
February 18, 2009
As part of CREDA’s Youth Attraction and Retention Strategy for Cumberland County, a local Steering Committee is putting together Cumberland Care Kits for our young people away at post-secondary institutions across Canada. Students from Cumberland County will receive a care package just in time for April exams to remind them that their community supports their efforts and to encourage them to seek employment options in the Cumberland region.
The Care Kits are an opportunity for companies or organizations to support a worthwhile initiative and take advantage of an important promotional opportunity by providing coupons, product samples or other items bearing their logos, or to advertise for summer or permanent employees.
Donated items could include snacks, personal care items, stationary, and coupons for goods and services. Companies who choose to provide financial sponsorships instead will have their company name, contact information, and a brief description of their products or services included in each kit. Contributions levels of $25, $50 and $100 are being suggested.
Items or financial contributions should be received by the CREDA office no later than March 6th to ensure the Care Kits are ready to be distributed the first week of April. Post secondary students or their parents or loved ones can register on-line with their contact information to ensure they are on the list to receive Care Kits. For additional questions contact coordinator Amanda McInnis at 667-3638.
February 4, 2009
CREDA is partnering with the Amherst & Springhill Chambers of Commerce, the Parrsboro and District Board of Trade, and CBDC Cumberland to present an Internet Marketing Awareness Program for small to medium sized business owners with an existing website. Facilitated by the Electronic Commerce Centre, the one-day eBusiness Marketing workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 17th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Amherst Wandlyn Inn, Salon A.
During this interactive workshop, participants will learn internet marketing strategies, tools and resources designed to get your message out to market. Topics will include making the most of search engines; social media and why it is important; marketing by email; search and display advertising; and use of web analytics to gain valuable insight. Plus get a half hour one-on-one consulting session with an internet marketing expert.
Cost for the workshop is $100 (plus HST) per participant with lunch provided. To register, or for additional information, please contact CREDA reception at 667-3638. The registration deadline is Tuesday, February 10th.
If you have any questions or want further information regarding CREDA call 667-3638.CREDA is Quality System registered to ISO 9001:2000. |