Fueling Connections   Northern Opportunities for Women: "NOW" A Regional Outreach and Awareness Development Initiative

 

PARO is Reaching Out into Northern Communities with our

 PARO on Wheels Van and our Business Experts Helping Make Your

Business Dreams a Reality!

It’s the” Entrepreneurial Element” nipping at your heels! Plan to attend our FREE workshops as we continue to bring you our “Business Works!” series in your communities.

Get ready for some expert advice and information from our PARO Business Coaches on “Exploring your Entrepreneurial Potential”. 

We will be holding workshops on Tuesday, July 4^th in Kenora at the Northwest Business Centre Office, 227 ½   Second Street South from 2PM until 3:30 PM .  and in Atikokan Wednesday, July 5^th at the Atikokan Economic Development Office, 105 Main Street from 6:30PM until 8PM .  These workshops are held in partnership with the organizations mentioned and we are grateful for their support. Mark these dates and times on your calendar because they are following the long weekend, and we all know what it is like trying to get things back on schedule after a much needed break!

Remember, these workshops are FREE and we encourage you to bring a friend. You are invited, whether you have thought about starting your own business, are already in business or curious about how all women can benefit from the many services we offer at PARO. Some of the other areas we can help women in are: training, upgrading the skills you have already, resume and interview preparation and writing, and resources to help you in your personal life, including some challenging situations you may be facing.

The “Business Works” workshops we have held to date have been very successful. These are the first on our Western Route and we look forward to seeing you there. Please pass the word along to all you know, so they too can take advantage of what PARO has to offer. Our team includes: Laura Diamond ldiamond@paro.ca, specializing in guiding you through the many services and resources PARO and our partners have; Lisa Thomson lthomson@paro.ca, specializing in Human Resources, Business Operations and all facets of Business Planning, Bobby Jo Chenier bobbyjo@paro.ca, specializing in Business Development from the idea stage, business plans, and financing, Debbie Squier-Bernst debbiesb@paro.ca, specializing in credit and debt counseling and other money management issues, and Deborah Poole-Hofmann specializing in marketing, who can be contacted at the PARO office.  

Peer Lending Circles are also an important aspect of PARO. It’s a unique way for women to attain small business loans, in stages, to help get them started. For more information on the upcoming workshops or if you have input to help us meet your needs, please contact Sandra Wiggins, Northern Opportunities for Women Project Coordinator at sandraw@paro.ca.

     

 

PARO Leads & Links

 

 

Thank you to everyone who attended the Sizzling Potluck BBQ that was held at Rosalind Lockyer's Home this past Wednesday.  What a successful turnout!  

Thank you to the Wood Family for coming and speaking to everyone.  What a great story!  Also, many thanks to following people for their donations:

• ABC Embroidery for the donation of hot dogs & buns for the kids

• Debbie Squier-Bernst donation of play items for the kids.

• Stacey Woods – bubble fun

• Deb Mueller - $20 for buns

• Thunder Bay Aviation

• Colour Your World

The next PARO Leads & Links will be held from 5-7PM Wednesday, July 26^th at 822 Hilldale Road the location of Oasis Watergardens (just 10 minutes from County Fair Plaza) so bring your lawn chair or blanket and learn about the stress relieving art of gardening & ponds and bring your questions for the Master Gardener.

 

See You then!!

 

 

PARO On Wheels

BUSINESS WORKS!

FREE WORKSHOP

If you are a woman in Business or if you are thinking about starting a Business, then we want to see you!

 Where:   Atikokan Economic Development Office

105 Main Street , Voyageur Mall Lower Level (Workshop is open to surrounding communities)

When:     Wednesday, July 5^th  

Time:        6:30PM – 8PM

6:30pm A short presentation about PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise and how women in the region can access our services and resources. Everything we offer is free of charge and will be offered on a regular basis in your community.

7:00pm Exploring your Entrepreneurial Potential

7:45pm Question Period. Take advantage of this opportunity to ask our business counselors any questions on the topics presented!

This session is FREE, however we need an idea of how many participants will be there to prepare materials, so please call the Atikokan Economic Development Office at (807) 597-2757 and ask to be registered, or visit the office at 105 Main Street in Atikokan to sign up.   Drop-ins are welcome!

 

Business Development Programs

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