Speaker: Women's Business Network of Peterborough presents Ann Day, Founder of Company of Women in Peterborough. The WBN kicks off their 50th year! Company of Women is a women's business organization with over 400 members and 4 chapters in 9 host cities. Ann will be speaking about celebrating women in business and taking a look at how far women have come! For more information on their organization, visit www.companyofwomen.com. For more information on this event, call (705) 740-6199.

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Seminar: Canada Border Services Agency presents Importing Commercial Goods into Canada from 1 - 4:30 p.m. at Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation (210 Wolfe St., Peterborough, K9J 2K9). This seminar has been created with the intent of clarifying the commercial process for importing goods into Canada. The seminar is designed to assist individuals by providing them with information on the rules and regulations administered by the Canada Border Services Agency. The seminar will cover the following steps for importing: register your business for an import/export number; identify restricted, prohibited, or regulated goods; learn about other government department regulations; determine the applicable duty rates; and, pay duties and taxes applicable. To register, visit http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/events-evenements/on/pet-229-eng.html. Tickets are free. For more information call (613) 991-1347 and ask for a client services officer in Ottawa.

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Meeting: The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster – The Innovation Summit from 1:30 - 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn - Waterfront (150 George St. North, Peterborough, K9J). Learn about client-based programs and services created to build globally competitive innovation and technology driven companies. Breakout sessions at 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Trade show, reception, key note and dinner at 4:30 -8:00p.m. Tickets are Cost: $60. For more information call (705) 748-9771 x202.

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Trade Show: The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents Prosperity Business to Business Trade Show from noon - 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, K9J 1Y4). Don?t miss out on your opportunity to be a part of Peterborough?s Premiere Business to Business Trade Show! 114 booth spaces and 16 table top display areas are available. Sponsored by MicroAge Technology Solutions. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call (705) 748-9771 x200.

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Networking: The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours - At the Prosperity Tradeshow from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Morrow Building (151 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough, K9J 1Y4). Join us for a special Business After Hours at the Prosperity Tradeshow! Mingle with other Chamber members and establish new business relationships. Enjoy appetizers from Kawartha Choice FarmFresh, and cash bar available. You do not need to register for this event. Tickets are free, courtesy of OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs. For more information call (705) 748-9771 x200.

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Workshop: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents Create Your Business Mojo from 8 a.m. - noon at Peterborough Chamber of Commerce (175 George Street North, Peterborough, K9J 3G6). This two-part workshop is led by award-winning and bestselling author, Shari Darling. Discover how to distinguish and create plans using the four competencies of media relations, public relations, marketing and sales to produce specific and measurable results. Register at http://www.peterboroughchamber.ca. Tickets are $60 + HST for both dates (must register for both). Price includes workshop materials. For more information call (705) 748-9771 x0 .

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Seminar: Investors Group Financial Services presents Tax Strategies to Maximize Retirement Income from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Investors Group Office (1743 Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough, K9K 1R3). This workshop will provide strategies for minimizing tax and maximizing retirement income. If you are within five years of retirement, or already retired, this free seminar will be valuable to you. Presented by Debbie L. Carslake, Senior Financial Consultant, Investors Group Financial Services. For more information call (705) 876-1282.

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Seminar: RBC Royal Bank and the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce present Economic Briefing and In Pursuit of Excellence from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at Peterborough Golf & Country Club (1030 Armour Road, Peterborough, K9H 7H4). "Economic Briefing" - Dawn Desjardins, RBC's Assistant Chief Economist, will share the latest economic data and her views on the current state of the Canadian economy. "In Pursuit of Excellence" - Olympian John Hastings will share his dream of achieving excellence by earning a spot on the Canadian National Kayak Team. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. followed by a complimentary breakfast and networking at 7:30 a.m. "Economic Briefing" begins at 8:00 a.m. and "In Pursuit of Excellence" begins at 8:50 a.m. For more information, contact Kris Keller at (705) 876-3581. To register, email josette.wilson@rbc.com RSVP by September 17 as space is limited.

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Exhibition: Tracy Leigh presents Home Based Business Expo from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough, K9J 5K6). Interested in a Home Based Business? Over 30 companies represented. Come out and see what opportunities await you. Admission by donation of non-perishable food item for the local food bank. For more information call (705) 742-6229.

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Networking: Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours from 5 - 7 p.m. at Woodview Farm and Forest Products (12 Woodview Rd., Lindsay, K9V 4R4). This event is hosted by Woodview Farms in Lindsay. All welcome! This is a non-paying event. For more information call (705) 324-2393.

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Seminar: Investors Group Financial Services presents a Financial Planning Workshop for Women at Investors Group Office (1743 Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough, K9K 1R3). This seminar will address the challenges and concerns that women experience in dealing with finances. Devote a couple of hours of your time to discover your long term needs, dreams, and goals. Presented by Debbie L. Carslake, Senior Financial Consultant, Investors Group Financial Services. For more information call (705) 876-1282.

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Networking: Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours from 5 - 7 p.m. at Frost Campus, Fleming College (200 Albert Street South, Lindsay, K9V 5E6). This event is hosted by Fleming College in Lindsay. All welcome! This is a non-paying event. For more information call (705) 324-2393.

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Celebration: Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce presents the 7th Annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards from 5 - 10 p.m. at Trentwinds International Centre (264 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough, K9J 6Y5). Each year, the Peterborough Business Excellence Awards publicly recognize and honour local businesses who have demonstrated a passion for excellence. Awards will be presented in 18 categories, including the new Skilled Trades category, and Business Citizen of the Year. Don't miss your chance to nominate your business or another outstanding local business for these prestigious awards! Final deadline for nominations is August 30, 2010. For more information and to download the nomination forms, visit http://www.peterboroughchamber.ca. Tickets are $70 plus HST. For more information call (705) 748-9771x0 or email excellence@peterboroughchamber.ca.

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Class Reunion: Fleming College Alumni Association presents Back to the Future 2010 - Class of 1985 Reunion from 3 p.m. - 1 a.m. at Fleming College, Sutherland Campus (599 Brealey Dr., Peterborough, K9K 2R7). Your $50 ticket includes a tour of the newly renovated campus, screening of Back to the Future, dinner prepared by the Culinary Arts students and faculty and an 80's themed dance. Come and get reacquainted with your classmates and see what they are doing now. Tickets are going fast, reserve by October 1st to be sure to get a seat!. Tickets are $50. For more information call (705) 749-5530 x1390.

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