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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21

4:00-5:00 p.m.
BALTIMORE TRADE MISSION INFORMATION SESSION 
AVALON ROOM

If you are interested in selling your products or services to the United States, be sure to take in this information session about NLOWE's upcoming Trade Mission to Baltimore! In June, NLOWE will be taking a group of businesswomen from this province to participate in a business fair and conference in Baltimore, M.D. Learn how you can be part of this exclusive group of women business owners who will get face-to-face meetings with corporate buyers through one-on-one consulting, specific training and focused networking. Start increasing your business with corporate America today!

7:00-9:00 p.m. OPENING RECEPTION
COURT GARDEN

THURSDAY, APRIL 22

7:30-8:30 a.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & NUTRITION BREAK
PRE-FUNCTION AREA

8:30-10:00 a.m.
OPENING PLENARY 

HOMELESS, PENNILESS AND UNEMPLOYED INTO MULTI-BUSINESS AWARD-WINNING ENTREPRENEUR AND MILLIONAIRE!
SALON A
CATHRINE ANN, Award-Winning Entrepreneur & Inspiration

Truly a rags to riches story, Cathrine Ann takes her audiences through a whirlwind of life experiences, from being a scared little girl to becoming a prosperous, strong and vibrant woman. Her story deeply touches audiences from all walks of life, which is why she has attracted international speaking acclaim, a book deal, and a Hollywood movie deal about her life.

10:00-10:15 a.m. NUTRITION BREAK
PRE-FUNCTION AREA

10:15-11:45 a.m.
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS

THE SOCIAL MEDIA REVOLUTION
SALONS C & D

TERRY FALLIS, Author & New Media Expert

Seasoned communications consultant, veteran podcaster and award-winning novelist Terry Fallis traces the history and power of the social media revolution in this dynamic workshop. Learn about social media’s rules and tools and examine how others are using them to achieve business goals. Whether you’re a social media rookie or have been blogging for years, you’ll come away with important insights and understand how to apply them.

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SUPER CHARGED SERVICE … HOW TO CREATE
SIGNAL & GARRISON

DAVID PRENTICE, Leading Sales & Marketing Expert

This informative, motivational and fun learning experience will teach you how to deliver value on each and every customer contact. Learn from one of Canada’s most dynamic sale and marketing professionals how the customer perceives your business, how to understand value from the customer’s point of view, and how to create a tailored experience for each person who walks through your door.

11:30 a.m. LUNCHEON REGISTRATION BEGINS FOR NON-CONFERENCE DELEGATES
PRE-FUNCTION AREA

11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK
PRE-FUNCTION AREA

12:00-2:00 p.m.
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON 

LESSONS IN PERSUASION FROM THE WORLD’S BEST ADS
SALONS A & B
NANCY VONK and JANET KESTIN, Co-Chief Creative Officers, Ogilvy & Mather Toronto

The creative directors of some of the world’s most applauded ads (Dove “Evolution”, “Diamond Shreddies”) review today’s most celebrated, persuasive advertising from around the world to illuminate the qualities that will help you win when you need to connect with just about anyone – boss, employee, client, doctor, your kid’s teacher. Learn why it’s so important to keep it simple, be real, provocative, human and memorable. Why words are overrated, the surprising power of humor and the merits of acknowledging the elephant in the room. Improve your powers of communication and persuasion in one entertaining session.

2:00-2:15 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK
PRE-FUNCTION AREA

2:15-3:45 p.m.
WORKSHOP 

PROBLEM SOLVING AT A MILE A MINUTE
SALON A
NANCY VONK and JANET KESTIN, Co-Chief Creative Officers, Ogilvy & Mather Toronto

This intensive and enjoyable crash course will forever change the way you approach problem solving. Using novel brainstorming techniques that are easy to learn and fun to do, Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk will show you how to tap into your abundant creativity to get better answers. You’ll learn a powerful combination of fast-thinking and using quantity to get quality, all to become someone who can generate literally hundreds of ideas to solve any problem.

3:45-4:00 p.m. NUTRITION BREAK
PRE-FUNCTION AREA

4:00-5:00 p.m. NLOWE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
SIGNAL & GARRISON

6:30-7:30 p.m. ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARDS COCKTAIL RECEPTION
PRE-FUNCTION AREA

7:30-10:30 p.m. 2010 ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARDS
SHERATON BALLROOM
Enjoy a first-class dining experience while helping to celebrate the accomplishments of women entrepreneurs in various stages of business growth who are committed to building strong, competitive and prosperous enterprises. Hosted by Amy House.

10:30 p.m. AWARD WINNERS' RECEPTION
COURT GARDEN
Congratulate this year’s winners one-on-one during this relaxed and intimate gathering to draw the 2010 Annual Conference & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards to a close.