CREDA File

Welcome to the CREDA File, a monthly column on economic development issues and activities in Cumberland County from the files of the Cumberland Regional Economic Development Association - published monthly in the Citizen newspaper.

March, 2008

 

CREDA is partnering with the Electronic Commerce Centre at the University of New Brunswick-Saint John and Nova Scotia Business Inc. to present an e-marketing workshop being held in Amherst on Tuesday, April 1st. The one-day, hands-on interactive workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Tantramar Theatre, 98 Victoria Street.

The workshop is designed for business owners with an existing website who would like to maximize their exposure and sales through internet marketing. Designed for companies of all sizes with an easy step-by-step approach to Internet Marketing, this workshop will expose participants to the tools of today’s e-marketers. Participants will learn about search engine advertising and optimization, social media optimization, display advertising, e-mail advertising, and website analytics.

The workshop will be facilitated by Louis-Philippe Gauthier, President and CEO of BMG Consultants Inc. of Moncton, which is a full service e-Business, e-Publishing and Internet systems development firm. Mr. Gauthier’s knowledge of the Internet as a business, communication and marketing medium is strengthened by many years of practical experience. He is known to many Cumberland County business owners, having conducted a very successful and highly rated E-Commerce Workshop in Parrsboro last year. A complete speaker’s profile can be viewed on CREDA’s website www.creda.net.

Cost for the workshop is $100 per participant with lunch provided. As a bonus, participants will have the opportunity to continue to hone their skills in a half-hour free consultation with an Internet Marketing expert, which can be booked following the workshop. To register or for additional information, please contact CREDA at (902) 667-3638. The deadline for registration and payment is Tuesday, March 18.

Cumberland woodlot owners are reminded that the 2008 Central Nova Scotia Woodland Owner Conference will take place on Saturday, April 5 at Northumberland Regional High School in Alma, Pictou County.

The full day conference is an excellent opportunity for woodland owners to learn more about managing their woodlots in a sustainable way from expert guest presenters and fellow owners. Topics will include climate change and the Acadian forest; regional markets and trends; tax tips and financial planning; uneven aged management; tolerant hardwood management; non-timber forest products; GPS for woodland owners; updates on bugs, moose and deer; and information on Demo ‘08. Woodland owners will also have a chance to visit a number of commercial and educational displays and exhibits and interact with other owners and industry people.

For more information or to register call toll-free 1-866- 477-2494 or register online at www.woodlotinfoshop.ca. People who pre-register qualify to win a GPS unit. Registrations will also be accepted beginning at 8:30 on conference day, with sessions getting underway at 9. The 20 dollar registration fee includes a hearty lunch and a chance to win doors prizes and a grand prize of a chain saw to be drawn for at the end of the day.

The 2008 Central Woodland Owner Conference is a joint initiative of Nova Scotia Natural Resources, the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners, Nova Scotia Primary Forest Products Marketing Board, and Nova Scotia’s Regional Development Authorities, including CREDA which sits on the conference planning committee.

If you have any questions or want further information regarding CREDA call 667-3638. CREDA is Quality System registered to ISO 9001:2000.