Twice a year the members of OBRG hold an semi-annual event fund raisers open to business owners for a more indepth education on issues facing local business, like marketing, health, and how to build a business from the ground up.
These Semi-Annual events are hosted and presented by our members, allow members an area for a small trade show and run for an afternoon. In addition to education these events also serve a second purpose, to raising money for OBRG’s charities People in Motion and Sole for Souls Canada.
Check out the some of the previous events presented by the Okanagan Business Referral Group below …
Winning Strategies for Business Success – 2011
More than 100 people filled the room at the Hotel Eldorado on Tuesday night for the Okanagan Business Referral Group 2011 Fall Semi-Annual event Winning Strategies for Business Success with guest speaker Ed Alfke.
Ed spoke about some of the things he did to accomplish his own business successes over last 30 years and what he looks for today as an angel investor. He also talked about how the future of Canada’s job growth is up to small business.
He closed his presentation with some of what you must do to be successful. What you think and believe is just as important and skills you have. He urged the audience to take the time to answer these questions as they grow their businesses.
Ed then took questions from the audience on his biggest challenges being an entrepreneur, how to hire good people and gave a hint he is now looking to move on to another ventures.
Marketing for Today’s Consumer – 2010
Reach today’s consumer is never easy … but there are some ways to market better. Here is a review what was presented (and check the video below)
1-to-1 Marketing
An Introduction to Taking the Next Step in Communicating with your Clients – In a time where your competitors are working hard to get your clients, you need to make sure your message stands out! In this workshop you will learn how you can increase your sales and profits by utilizing 1-to-1 Marketing.
You will learn about utilizing your client database to deliver personal marketing messages to them and how you can start building a client database if you are just starting out. You will also be introduced to the techniques used by the professionals to increase your ROI (Rate of Return) of your marketing efforts. Presented by Alexandra Krieger – Owner of Print Three
Social Media – Is Your Business Ready? Are you marketing to the Right Audience? Twitter! Facebook! What’s right for you?
Have you noticed that you’ve begun to search more and more for local goods and services online? Lots of people are doing so. This has been a growing trend for the past couple years and has reached a point where local small businesses absolutely need to be online and understand social media.
You will be guided through a marketing and social media journey that will open new avenues for your business. Presented by Donald Robichaud – President of FloodLight Consulting. For pictures from this event http://www.floodlight.ca/2010/05/27/obrg-marketing-for-todays-savy-consumer/.
Grow Your Business Fred Sarkari – 2009
Do you know the personality of your co-workers and clients your business serves. Knowing how someone thinks you are more likely to build a relationship, create trust, do business and get a referral.
The afternoon event included an interactive session and group work shops to give the business audience time to evaluate themselves and each other.
Great afternoon was held by all!
I have to start by saying I am so so so grateful for all the people that supported this event. It was a pleasant surprise to have close to 200 people come to the event. We have received so many emails from people saying they had a great time; full of education, networking and some great wine at the Okanagan Grow Your Business Event on November 5th. - Fred Sarkari
For more from the event on Fred’s blog http://www.mentalsidewalk.com/2009/09/okanagan-kelwona-event-everyone-has-been-waiting-for/
