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Speaker's Bureau: Tom Dorr and Deb Lee
November 10th, 2011 - Bob Pritchett of Logos Bible Software and Wes Herman of The Woods Coffee will give a presentation about delivering customer service locally, nationally and around the world.The presentation is part of a workshop put together by the Lynden Chamber of Commerce and Western Washington University's Center for Economic Vitality. The free workshop is from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Dutch Mothers Restaurant, 405 Front St., in Lynden.
To register, contact the Lynden Chamber of Commerce at 360-354-5995 or email events@lynden.org.
October 26, 2011 - Eric Grimstead, CEV business strategist will discuss "Social Media Marketing: Stalking Your Customers for Fun & Profit," at the Whatcom Educational Credit Union in Ferndale, noon - 1 p.m. The Center for Economic Vitality, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry are partnering to put on this free event. RSVP recommended.
September 28, 2011 - Tom Dorr, CEV director will present "How to Increase Profitability. Key Points to Look Where Your Business May Be Losing Money," at the Whatcom Educational Credit Union in Ferndale, noon - 1 p.m. The Center for Economic Vitality, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry are partnering to put on this free event. RSVP recommended.
September 23, 2011 - Meg Greenfield, CEV assistant director will present "Shockingly Good: How To Keep Customers Coming Back" at the Dutch Mothers restaurant at 405 Front St. in Lynden, from 8:00-9:00 a.m. The Center for Economic Vitality, the Lynden Chamber of Commerce and the Lynden Downtown Business Association are partnering to put on this free event. RSVP recommended by calling the Lynden Chamber of Commerce at 354-5995.
August 24, 2011 - Deb Lee, CEV strategist, Meg Greenfield, CEV assistant director, and Tom Dorr, CEV director will discuss "Office/Workplace Safety," at the Whatcom Educational Credit Union in Ferndale, noon - 1 p.m. The Center for Economic Vitality, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry are partnering to put on this free event. RSVP recommended.
July 27, 2011 - Deb Lee, CEV business strategist, will discuss "Exporting: Considering and Launching an Export Program,"at the Whatcom Educational Credit Union in Ferndale, noon - 1 p.m. The Center for Economic Vitality, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and the Bellingham/ Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry are partnering to put on this free event. RSVP recommended.
June 22, 2011 - Eric Grimstead, CEV business strategist, will discuss "Marketing: From Basics to Actionable Plan," at the Whatcom Educational Credit Union in Ferndale, noon - 1 p.m. The Center for Economic Vitality, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry are partnering to put on this free event. RSVP recommended.
June 3, 2011 - Tom Dorr, CEV director will discuss "A Hands-On Approach to Small Business & Entrepreneurship," at the Western Canada Economic Development Course, 2 p.m., Sheraton Vancouver Airport, Richmond, British Columbia.
May 26, 2001 - Eric Grimstead, CEV business strategist, will present "How to Get Your Business Unstuck, Going and Growing Again" at the Blaine School District office from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served, please RSVP to (360) 332-6484
May 25, 2011 - Deb Lee, CEV business strategist, will discuss "Managing Your Business Risk," at the Whatcom Educational Credit Union in Ferndale, noon - 1 p.m. The Center for Economic Vitality, the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, and the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry are partnering to put on this free event. RSVP recommended.
May 22, 2001 - Tom Dorr, Director of the CEV, will be speaking with Mary Kay Robinson of Banner Bank on the state of local businesses, 8:00 a.m. on KGMI radio