Calendar of Upcoming Events

The 2018 Women in Business Symposium is an event for Island women in business to develop their leadership capacity, learn new strategies, gain inspiration, establish new connections and access professional resources to grow personally and professionally.

This unique learning opportunity will help foster the personal and professional capacity of Island business women, professionals and entrepreneurs through a program designed to meet their needs.

Sessions will focus on practical and innovative ways for participants to build, grow and expand their businesses and professional skills.

There will be keynote presentations, workshops, and panel discussions, followed by an informal networking mixer to continue the conversations that started during the day

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering
free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals.

You may be eligible if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

These suggested income levels are a guideline for determining eligibility:

Even if you have no income to report for 2017, you should still file your return to be eligible to receive certain tax credits and benefits.

Please note, the Murphy’s Community Centre tax preparation clinics are by appointment only. Tuesday appointments are between 9 am and 4 pm.

Wiggle, Giggle & Munch is a super fun family program that focuses on physical activity,  nutrition & creativity! This program is designed for children aged 2-5 years old AND their parents/caregivers.

To register, drop in to Family Place, call 436-1348 or [email protected].

Tips on budgeting, how to save up for school, credit usage, credit scores, reports, ways to save money, and more. Presenters: Alex MacDonald & Ashley Walker, Family Service PEI.

This group is for new parents of all ages and their wee ones and is offered free of charge. Come out and get a bit of exercise and meet and socialize with other new parents. Registration not required.

For more information, drop in to Family Place, call 436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.

NEW! At Nobody’s Perfect sessions, you can learn about your child’s feelings, behaviours, development, and safety as well as sharing what it is like to be a parent.

This program is tailor made for you as it is based on what you and other parents want to discuss, not step by step from a book.

To register, drop in to Family Place, call 436-1348 or [email protected]eastlink.ca.

All French-speaking entrepreneurs and employers who would like to learn more about various funding sources and grants available for the development or expansion of businesses or for the hiring of employees are invited to participate free of charge in the “Fund$ Info Fair”.

“The main thing that most of our entrepreneurial clients ask us about is funding sources to implement their business project,” says Velma Robichaud, client information officer with the Wellington Rural Action Centre.

“In addition,” adds Raymond J. Arsenault, coordinator of the Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI, “the primary focus of the Chamber’s events this year is finances since our members often ask for information on this topic. That’s why we’re partnering with the Rural Action Centre to organize this important event.”

The morning will be divided into two parts. First of all, a variety of federal and provincial government departments, agencies and organizations will give PowerPoint presentations lasting 15-20 minutes each on their support programs for businesses.

They’ll cover such facets as amounts available, program criteria and submission dates for projects. This portion of the day will focus on funds available, for example, for research, market studies, planning, development, implementation, expansion and promotion of businesses, as well as the purchase of equipment.

Presenters will also provide information about entrepreneurial competitions (such as Innovation PEI’S Ignition Contest and RDÉE PEI’s Dragons’ Contest) that offer cash prizes to help entrepreneurs set up a business.

Among the presenters in this first portion will be the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Business Canada, Innovation PEI, the PEI Department of Rural and Regional Development and CBDC Central PEI.

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS

During the second portion of the morning, presenters will speak specifically about funding programs to help with the hiring of permanent or temporary workers and interns, such as those from Canada Summer Jobs, Skills PEI, Career Objective PEI, PERCÉ and LIENS Work Experience. The popular Self Employ PEI program, which allows people to continue receiving employment insurance benefits for a year as they set up a new business, will also be explained.

Following the presentations, participants will get the opportunity to meet the presenters individually to briefly discuss their entrepreneurial ideas and to set up official appointments.

“The offices of many of the government officials are located in Charlottetown and Summerside, but they can occasionally come to our Wellington Rural Action Centre to meet with clients,” said Robichaud. “It would be our pleasure to help set up meetings for our clients in our offices or in our board room if our clients wanted to discuss their project with officers from various departments at the same time.”

Pamphlets on various programs will also be available on an information table at the fair.

There is no registration fee for the fair but those who would like to attend must sign up by Monday, April 23, by contacting Velma Robichaud at (902) 854-3439, Ext. 228, or at [email protected]

This fair is sponsored by the two organizing partners, along with RDÉE Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

Playgroups give both children and grown-ups a chance to connect and socialize.

Children get the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting while adults can forge friendships and get support from people who understand exactly what they are going through.

Friendly staff coordinate and facilitate the playgroup which includes a craft, educational toys, a healthy snack and circle time. For more information, drop in to Family Place call 436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.

This group is for expectant parents of all ages and is offered free of charge. Prenatal topics (prenatal nutrition, labour & delivery, infant care, etc.), food supplements, a tasty nutritious supper, resource kits,

Baby Box bassinet and infant clothing are included in the program. To register, drop in to Family Place, call 436-1348 or [email protected].ca.

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering
free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals.

You may be eligible if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

These suggested income levels are a guideline for determining eligibility:

Even if you have no income to report for 2017, you should still file your return to be eligible to receive certain tax credits and benefits.

Please note, the Cornwall Public Library tax preparation clinic is walk-ins welcome. No appointment necessary.

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering
free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals.

You may be eligible if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

These suggested income levels are a guideline for determining eligibility:

Even if you have no income to report for 2017, you should still file your return to be eligible to receive certain tax credits and benefits.

Please note, the St. Eleanors Lions Club  tax preparation clinic is by appointment only. Call 1-855-888-6837 to set up a time.

Also note, March 22, April 12 and 26 ONLY, the clinic is open from 9 am to 6 pm.

This group is for new parents of all ages and is offered free of charge. Onsite childcare, food supplements for breastfeeding moms, tasty nutritious snacks, resource kits, Books for Babies, baby & toddler clothing are included in the program.

We meet at the CUP the last Thursday of every month during the regular program time to go swimming with baby (Diaper Fit) and the last Friday of the month to take in a movie (Stars & Strollers).

To register, drop in to Family Place, call 436-1348 or [email protected]

You’re invited!

THE SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ENGINEERING INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT DAY

This event will focus specifically on engaging women in engineering. The summit will generate discussion and ideas on how government, academia, industry and the engineering profession can work together to promote this very important Canadian goal.

University of Prince Edward Island’s SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ENGINEERING

THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018, 1:00-4:00 PM

Presentations and panel discussions

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering
free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals.

You may be eligible if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

These suggested income levels are a guideline for determining eligibility:

Even if you have no income to report for 2017, you should still file your return to be eligible to receive certain tax credits and benefits.

Please note, the Confederation Centre Public Library tax preparation clinic is walk-ins welcome. No appointment necessary.

Playgroups give both children and grown-ups a chance to connect and socialize.

Children get the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting while adults can forge friendships and get support from people who understand exactly what they are going through.

Friendly staff coordinate and facilitate the playgroup which includes a craft, educational toys, a healthy snack and circle time. For more information, drop in to Family Place call 436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.

Calling all entrepreneurs! Come have your Friday morning coffee with us at Startup Zone! Bring your business ideas, questions, and grievances and get some great advice from local, like-minded entrepreneurs!

On April 27th, our special guest is Kevin Murphy!

Murphy Hospitality Group started 36 years ago with one restaurant and today encompasses 11 restaurants, 2 hotels and the PEI Brewing Company. Kevin, his wife, Kathy, three sons, Ben, Sam and Isaac, are integral parts of the company and you have probably seen them around the restaurants and hotels.

In 1980, they opened their first restaurant, run by Kevin and Kathy – they were the hosts, the dishwashers, they worked all aspects of the business. In the last 36 years, they’ve been able to grow and have fun in this business. That comes with a lot of hard work, great people and a little bit of luck along the way.

Although some things have changed at MHG over the years, their principles remain the same: friendly, knowledgeable staff, great food, and clean and comfortable locations that help people create memorable experiences.

The Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is offering
free tax preparation clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for eligible individuals.

You may be eligible if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

These suggested income levels are a guideline for determining eligibility:

Even if you have no income to report for 2017, you should still file your return to be eligible to receive certain tax credits and benefits.

Please note, the Murphy’s Community Centre tax preparation clinics are by appointment only. Tuesday appointments are between 9 am and 4 pm.

Playgroups give both children and grown-ups a chance to connect and socialize.

Children get the opportunity to practice their social skills in a safe, familiar setting while adults can forge friendships and get support from people who understand exactly what they are going through.

Friendly staff coordinate and facilitate the playgroup which includes a craft, educational toys, a healthy snack and circle time. For more information, drop in to Family Place call 436-1348 or familyplace@eastlink.ca.