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Many thanks for your poem Barb. I am including the link to the latest interview on That Channel with Hugh Reilly – it’s all about the New Entrepreneur – and to my thinking, that just might be you!

I sent you an email out of the blue,

You invited a call, though the contact was new. 

Amidst 400 emails, with no time to natter,

You were able to jump to the heart of the matter. 

In less than five minutes, as we chatted away,

You brainstormed some thoughts, held “yeah, but” at bay. 

Thoughts followed thoughts, with no time for blinking,

You expanded the space with lateral thinking, 

I looked at your website, I tiptoed around,

I learned many things as I covered that ground. 

You live your brand, about people you care,

For creative thinking you have quite a flair. 

Your sense of compassion is honest and true,

Your whimsy and humour are slightly askew. 

I learned about dragons, the power of prayers,

I walked through the forest and read about bears. 

Some of your stories could rival Aesop,

There’s power in giving, you RISE to the top. 

I learned you’ve no time for the “Sorry, not-yetters”,

You give your support to the driven “go-getters”. 

The connections you form are often long-lasting,

You don’t disappoint, there’s no room for “bombasting”. 

Per our conversation, I needed a “WOW”

To elicit “Oh, Boy!” instead of an “ow”. 

You asked for a gift, of person or thing,

I decided to write, cuz I really can’t sing.

In closing, I offer my network, my time,

All that I am, and even this rhyme. 

And one tiny thing more, it may give you a lift,

A small talisman, I’d like to gift.

(a tiny Teddy Bear)
Teddy Bear

 

 

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Today’s Blog is all about Women in Food Industry Management. The Director responsible for marketing the association has asked me to post the details on my Blog. One of the reasons is to encourage you to come out to the Networking event I’m hosting on Sept. 22nd, 2010 at the Toronto Sheraton Airport Hotel.

If you’re in the industry, please consider joining us, not just on the 22nd, but for all the events listed below. Remember, when you network, you get work!   

Hello WFIM Members and Friends!

It’s that time of year again!  It’s back to school and all the busy activity it brings, including the signs that signal fall is approaching. It’s been a great summer, but it’s time to focus on what’s going to happen over the next couple of months. www.wfim.on.ca

WFIM has a great line-up of not-to-be-missed events for you this fall. Be sure to mark your calendars for the following:

September 22, Opportunity Knocks! Networking to Get Work, Career 2.0 Donna Messer shares her wisdom and provides tools for taking networking to the next level, incorporating Social Media to achieve your objectives and build your personal brand. Sign up here.

November 18, Academy Leadership Roundtable Get tips for career development and advancement from a fantastic group of high profile, senior women. This is a great opportunity to network while learning from their experiences, wisdom and insights.

December 9, Holiday Gala Join us for fun and festivities as we close the year at our annual WFIM party. Networking and share some cheer in the beautiful, unparalleled setting of The Old Mill.

WFIM News:

  • Have your say! In the coming weeks, you will be asked to participate in a Survey. Please take a few moments to complete the survey and share your thoughts so we can make YOUR organization the best it can be.
  • Our Membership is growing! 52 new members have joined since January 2010 – that’s a 50% increase. WFIM is about connecting and developing relationships that produce measurable results. Come out and meet someone new at the next event.
  • Did you know your WFIM membership allows you to connect with other members on-line? Find people you want to meet in the Membership Directory after you’ve logged in. Other member benefits include our Job Board and a FREE Dinner Event when you sign up 3 new members.
  • WFIM Donates 20% of our Golf sponsorship to Second Harvest, plus any raffle money collected each year. WFIM is committed to feeding the hungry, and to that end we put our time and fundraising efforts to support Second Harvest. In addition, WFIM donates to various charities throughout the year on behalf of our event speakers.
  • Join the conversation online! Share your thoughts, industry news, questions and comments by joining our WFIM Linkedin group here.
  • We have made some updates to the WFIM website. It’s a good idea to change your password frequently, so as a security measure we are requesting that members change their password. To access the Member Login, go to your personal profile and “Edit Your Details.”  Enter your new password under Contact Info. Then select Portrait and select UPDATE to save your information.
  • We need volunteers! Get involved in shaping your association by donating your time. It’s an enriching experience and a great way to meet new people. As the saying goes… you get out what you put in. Whether you have a few hours a month or more, we welcome your help in the following areas: Marketing, Membership, Sponsorship, Events, Social Media, or Administration. Please send me an email at Director_Marketing@wfim.ca indicating what area you wish to get involved in. We need you!

I’m looking forward to catching up with you at the next event.

Gina Conte

WFIM Director, Marketing and Sponsorship

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I don’t often write about myself in my Blog, but today is an exception!

The reason I’m doing this is to let all my friends and colleagues know where I’m going and all about the people I’m meeting. November has been a very busy month for me. I just got back from Nova Scotia where I met a group of dedicated women business owners. The event was Watch Me Grow 2009 Conference. www.centreforwomeninbusiness.ca

 There were some really good speakers at this conference, all with a wealth of knowledge to share.

 Carissa Reiniger, is an incredibly talented young woman who showed by example how to use her Ask & Answer philosophy. www.wec.ca

 Laraine Kaminsky, Lead Strategist for WEConnect Canada, was introducing an organization that is opening doors to new supply chains for women business owners. www.weconnectcanada.org

 Colleen Francis, is a passionate, professional sales expert, who condensed her winning formula into an action packed session where participants learned how to overcome challenges and measure results.  www.engageselling.com

 What was very interesting to me, is that all of us, shared the same message – it’s all about relationships – building them, supporting them and keeping them active.

 And now the rest of November…………..

 November 17th – I’m in Newfoundland at Memorial University speaking to Graduate students through MITACS – www.mitacs.ca   MITACS links businesses and government with Canadian universities, through research projects. The programs focus on developing and training the next generation of Canadian researchers through graduate and post-doctoral internships, skills training & entrepreneur workshops.

November 19th – Again with MITACS – this time at U of T – Toronto

November 20th – New Start – a full day workshop for women starting a new business in Halton. http://www.haltonwomenscentre.org 

November 21st & 22nd – Nat’l Ethnic Media Conference – Seneca College 

November 23rd – Jake’s House Charity Networking Event at Texas Lone Star on Dixon Rd in Mississauga. www.JakesHouse.ca   

November 25th – Network to Get Work – Liaison College, Richmond St West Campus – pre-registration is requested. http://www.connectuscanada.com/invitation/ntgw_25nov09.html

November 26th – Volunteer Consultants Serving Toronto Non Profits – full day workshop www.masadvise.ca

Dec. 1st MITACS – University of Ottawa

Dec. 2nd – Strategic Leadership Forum – www.slftoronto.com

Dec. 4th – Oakville Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn – www.oakvillechamber.com

Dec. 9th  – CIBC Mellon – Toronto www.cibc-mellon.com

Dec. 10th – CMA – Oakville – www.cma.com

While some of these events are open to the public all are connections that I will happily share with permission.    Please check them out and if there is any of interest to you – let me know! I hope to see some of you at one of the events listed above!    Donna

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