MonteregieEntrepreneur Support

Network(ESN)

Thursday February 28th 2009

7-9 pm

Chateauguay Chapter

Success

Entrepreneurs Networking

Dictionary Definition of “Networking”…

…an informal system

whereby persons having

common interests assist

each other.

IntroductionsResources and Services available to you…

Centre Local de Développement Roussillon (CLD Roussillon).

Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi (CJE) Centre D’aide aux entreprise (CAE) Nova Career Centre Chateauguay English Community Network

(CECN) Community Learning Center (CLC)

How did the ESN originate? 2005, South West Quebec CEDEC began

exploring how to promote entrepreneurship. 2006, Support Network idea discussed with

partners. 2007, facilitated first ESN meeting in

Ormstown.  2008, first meeting in Chateauguay held.

Haut Saint-Laurent Chapter

7 meetings have been held 2 electornic bulletins created Membership increased from 17 businesses to 30. Partnership developed with South West Business

Newspaper

Since launched in April 2007

Workshops held…- Time Management- Marketing- Website Design- Accounting/Bookkeeping- Community Learning Center

Upcoming Workshops….- Buying/selling on E bay or other- Display booths

Haut Saint-Laurent Chapter

Ideas for future workshops Copyright Information Location of your business Quality systems Business plans Insurance Contracts Financing Partnership Agreements

Community Learning Center

What is Mentoring…

Mentoring Testimonial Mentor:

David Wright, Entrepreneur Consultant

Mentee:

Cathy Cyr- Dade, Cucine Catering

ESN Testimonial Rebecca Holzgang,

Owner Holzgang Nature

Discussion Period in small groups What do you need in terms of support?

How could you be helped? What type of activities would you like seen

put in place? (support groups, theme nights)

Are you interested in being part of a Network?

Next Steps… Membership form Survey Next meeting

Thank you for joining usHave a great evening!