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Internet Basics + Course this Weekend

A key to growing a community is education so people can make informed decisions on what is best for their needs.

Internet Basics + for Business is an on-site course, providing business owners with an understanding of today’s technology and how to apply it to their business.

  • Internet basics
  • Websites, Email
  • Defining your market
  • Internet marketing
  • e-Commerce
  • Social Media

Classroom sessions include practical exercises and interaction directly relating to your business.

Courses may by customized for specific groups or industry sectors. Inquire about hosting a session for your group.

For participants of this course, one-on-one mentoring sessions are also available to answer questions participants may have as they apply these concepts to their business and begin developing their own Internet marketing strategy. Please inquire with your instructor or at the contact below.

Materials, lunch and coffee breaks included. – $600 value – SPECIAL – $125/person
Through sponsorship with business development agencies we are able to offer the course for these dates, at the special price above.

Course Dates
All sessions are:
Friday evening – 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday afternoon - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

March 19, 20:  Miramichi, NB

Register today and pay online:   www.mightycommunity.com/education/Workshops/

Parkinson Education & Awareness Day

The newly formed Restigouche Region Parkinson chapter in conjunction with Parkinson Society Maritime Region will hold an education and awareness day in Campbellton on Saturday, May 8th at the Regional Hospital, Lily Lake Rd.

Chapitre de la Region Restigouche Region Chapter executive to Meet and Greet at 12:15 noon

12:25 Welcome and opening remarks by chapter president

Speakers– 12:30 Dr. Kyna Squarey, MD, FRCPC, Neurologist, Adult Movement Disorder Specialist, Moncton.
Parkinson’s: A neurologists view

1:45 to 2:00 Organized stretch break by Lucie Lachance

2:00  Sheree Trecartin, RN. Parkinson Outreach Nurse, Saint John: Living daily with Parkinson’s

3:15 to 3:30 Coffee break

3:30 Lucie Lachance, M.Sc. Clinical Nurse Specialist, McGill  Movement Disorder Program.
Mieux vivre avec la Maladie de Parkinson

4:45 Thank you to all

More info: Esther 506 455-4529

Regional office: 1800 663-2468

MYPIE Nominations

image002Do you know an entrepreneur, a professional or a community champion aged 35 years old or younger in the Miramichi region that you believe should be recognized for their accomplishments?

We are currently seeking nominations in following categories:

  • MYPIE Entrepreneur
  • MYPIE Professional
  • MYPIE Community Champion

Anyone can nominate (friend, employee, family member, acquaintance, clients, etc.) and it is easy as pie–all documentation and online forms are available at: http://www.mypie.ca/special_events.html

Deadline: March 19, 2010

Irish Afternoon of Dessert, Songs & Laughter

Sunday March 7 from 2 till 3.30
St. Mary’s  in Newcastle an  Irish Afternoon of Dessert, Songs and Laughter !

Featuring :

Friends with Heart
Connie & Paul
The ChiGals ( Paula Foley, Lynn Doyle, Carmel McTavish , Joanne Lynch)
Jimmy Lawlor, Susan Butler
the Nelson Doyle Dancers
George Allain
and a very funny skit put on by St Mary’s Folk Choir (me being a part of that fun group!)

Half and Half draw!
$10 at the door!

Miramichi Cares for Haiti

Haiti

Please come out and enjoy 12 hours of wonderful music starting with the Miramichi youth at 12noon. Food will be available on site. Our very own Dr. Tiffany Keenan is in Haiti helping with the relief effort. Lets all show our support!

Donations of sandwiches and sweets are welcome. This event is being completely supported by donations from local businesses and volunteers so all the money being raised will go to Haiti. Several businesses will be making donations that day. If there is anyone else who plans to make a presentation, could you please contact me at 622 -1780 or e–mail bb2@nb.sympatico.ca. Receipts will be available for donations over $20.00.

Thank you for your continued support,

Susan Butler, C.M.,O.N.B., Coordinator for Miramichi Cares

Horizon Health Network announces Strategic Framework

image001(2)Horizon Health Network is pleased to announce its strategic framework.  Developed after extensive consultation with internal and external stakeholders and based on the Provincial Health Plan, the framework has been developed to guide Horizon Health Network operations from 2010 – 2013.

The strategic framework includes Horizon’s  vision, mission and values as well as a set of goals and strategic initiatives aligned with the Provincial Health Plan and designed to support the achievement of the organization’s’ mission  and vision. Read more »

Miramichi Transit Bus Route Addition

Miramichi Transit Red Line (this route services Newcastle to Chatham via Chatham Head) will start Saturday service effective Feb 27th for a trial period of four weeks.  This service continuation after March 20th will be determined by ridership. For schedule details or questions on this route as well as the Blue or Green Lines please call 623.2370 or www.miramichitransit.com

Celebrate International Women’s Day

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Parkinson’s Meeting Date for March

The March meeting of the Greater Miramichi Parkinson Chapter will be held Monday, March 1 at 7 pm, at Sobeys Community Room, King George Hwy, Miramichi.

Special guest speaker will be Ms. Heidi Donahue,  MSW., RSW., Social worker with Horizon Health Network Miramichi.

For more info contact Judy at 772-7191 or Lorelei at 773-4922 or LoBell@ICTGROUP.COM
Everyone welcome.

Dare To Be Different Training Session

Invitation

~Breakfast Meeting ~
Dare to be different training

Thursday, February 25, 2010
Park Inn & Suites
7:30 am – 10:00 am
$10 per person (full breakfast)
-Open to all-

This activity is brought to you by the Women in Business Initiative of the NB Association of CBDCs, the Youth Entrepreneur Development Initiative and MYPIE.

Please RSVP before Monday, February 22 by contacting nadine.duguay@cbdc.ca or calling (506) 622-5255.