Training Programs, Conference, and Workshops
Effective Selling During Challenging Times
The Dunn County Economic Development Corporation will host a workshop by Growth Coach owner Jon G. Fields on Wednesday, August 18, 2010.
Titled “Effective Selling During Challenging Times,” the two hour workshop (11:00-1:00) will provide attendees with information about strategic selling processes, relating to customers, establishing a need for products/services, and improving selling effectiveness for Dunn County business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs. According to Fields, the workshop will help participants “…gain greater focus and leverage so you can work less, earn more, and enjoy richer lives.” Fields notes that “…improving the attitudes, methods, skills, and behaviours of sales teams by even a small percentage, can produce profound increases in sales.” Fields’ company, The Growth Coach, is a business coaching company whose purpose is to help drive success and balance life for business leaders.
This, the first in a series of workshops that will be hosted by the Dunn County EDC, is designed to provide information for individuals interested in learning about effective sales techniques and business growth strategies during challenging economic times. EDC Director, Christopher Smith, said that the EDC’s interest in hosting the workshop is to help promote its free development and growth services for Dunn County business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs.
The workshop will be held in the Dunn County Job Center at 401 Technology Drive East, Menomonie, Wisconsin. The cost to attend the workshop is $10.00 and includes lunch and workshop materials. Please register early because space is limited. Please call Cherie Haglund at 715-232-4009, send eMail to her at info@dunnedc.com, or complete our online registration form.
N.U.D.G.E conference event to be held September 22, 2010
The “NUDGE” conference will provide information and consultation opportunities for individuals seeking financing to start businesses or expand existing businesses in Dunn County, will be available soon. It is not too early to put the event on your calendar. Bankers and financal information providers should contact Laura Short (715-235-2666 or mainstreet342@wwt.net) to express their interest in: 1) speaking at the event, 2) providing consultation opportunities to participants at the event, 3) exhibiting at the event.
Synergy 2010
The 2010 Synergy Conference will be held October 5, 2010, at the Plaza in Eau Claire. The event this year will be focused on partnerships between higher education, business, and industry. The one day event this year will provide a stronger focus on business issues and challenges and will highlight successful business collaborations through industry experts, panel discussions, and case studies. Participants will leave with information to: identify resources in both public and private sectors, think more innovatively and critically, develop strategic plans and objectives through new partnerships, and cultivate, build and/or strengthen collaborative relationships. Use this link to obtain more information and to register online: The Synergy Conference.