Business Calendar AUG. 27

This morning's opening numbers:

TSXDowNasdaqDollar

12,082.2313,157.97 3,069.79 100.85

Monday -- in Vancouver Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. holds a second-quarter earnings webcast.

Tuesday -- in Ottawa Statistics Canada releases the financial statistics for enterprises for the second quarter and characteristics of international overnight travellers for the first quarter. In Toronto BMO and Scotiabank release third-quarter results.

Wednesday -- in Ottawa Statistics Canada releases the industrial product and raw materials price indexes for July and the international travel account for the second quarter. In Washington the Commerce Department releases second-quarter gross domestic product and the National Association of Realtors releases pending home sales index for July.

Thursday -- in Toronto Royal Bank of Canada, TD Bank and CIBC release third-quarter results. In Ottawa Statistics Canada releases the balance of international payments for the second quarter and payroll employment, earnings and hours for June. In Montreal National Bank will report its third-quarter results after markets close.

Friday -- Statistics Canada releases the gross domestic product by income and expenditure for the second quarter and the gross domestic product by industry for June. In Montreal Laurentian Bank will discuss its third-quarter results on conference call.

TOMORROW

WEDNESDAY

Rotary Club of Winnipeg (Downtown) luncheon Future Challenges, Goals and Opportunities with District Governor, Rick Hubbs, District 5550, 12:10-1:30 p.m., Winnipeg Convention Centre. Information: 943-1427. Fee: $16.

BNI Accelerators presents Hail Damage: Paintless Dent Removal with Doug McGuffin, Eastside Collision Repairs, noon, Winnipeg Winter Club. Free.

THURSDAY

Shirley Tillett Associates Inc. workshop Marketing & Human Resource Management Plans, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Floor 160 Hargrave St. Register: 339-0075. Fee $367.50.

SUNDAY

Sept. 2-8: National Trucking Week, various events. Information: www.trucking.mb.ca.

COMING SOON

Sept. 4: Soroptimist International of Winnipeg dinner meeting, 5:30 p.m. Register: Lynne 204-979-8882.

Sept. 10: Commissionaires Manitoba will be providing a one day course- Service Advantage for Customer Service, September 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at 290 Burnell St. Fee is $125.

Sept. 10: Success Skills Centre job preparation sessions begin, 12th floor, 330 Portage Ave. Information: 204-975-5111.

Sept. 10-Dec. 10: Canadian Marketing Association on-line course Direct Marketing. Information: Kate Wamsteeker, 416-645-3279. Fee: $1,395 members, $1,495-$1,895 non-members.

Sept. 10-Nov. 26: Canadian Marketing Association on-line course Integrated Branding. Information: Kate Wamsteeker, 416-645-3279. Fee: $1,395 members, $1,495-$1,895 non-members.

Sept. 11: Trailblazer Life Choices annual general meeting, 6 p.m., 8-1031 Autumnwood Dr. Information: (204) 257-0813 or www.tlcwpg.ca.

Sept. 11: Advertising Association of Winnipeg session Brand Like a Rock Star 2 with Steve Jones, 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave. Register: Lise Carbonneau 204-832-1512 or mailto:contact@adwinnipeg.com. Fee: $50-$150.

Sept. 12: Women's Canadian Club of Winnipeg luncheon Taking Back the Community with Sel Burrows, noon, Winnipeg Convention Centre. Reserve: 204-663-5657 or wccwinnipeg@gmail.com. Fee: $22 members, $24 non-members/guests.

Sept. 12-13: IQ9000 Ltd. course ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 220-530 Kenaston Blvd. Register: iq9000.com/courses.htm or 453-5900. Fee: $795.

Sept. 17: QNET presents Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification classroom training Oct 1, 2, 22, 23, and Nov. 5, 8 a.m. Suite 660, 175 Hargrave St. 204-949-4999.

Sept. 18: QNET presents Write It Right: High Performance Business Writing, 8:15 a.m. Suite 660, 175 Hargrave St. 204-949-4000.

Sept. 18: Sales Expert workshop Customer Service 101 with Dan Debreuil, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Norwood Hotel. Information: 254-5136 or www.SalesExpert.ca. Fee: $59.

Sept. 19-20: IQ9000 Ltd. course Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 220-530 Kenaston Blvd. Register: iq9000.com/courses.htm or 453-5900. Fee: $895.

Sept. 21: Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting presents Employment Law Essentials, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Ave. Register: (204) 477-5985 or www.praxisconsulting.ca. Fee: $250.

Sept. 22: FoodSafe course food handler training, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Grant Park High School, 450 Nathaniel St. Rm. 10. Register: 832-9737 or http://lifelonglearning.wsd1.org. Fee: $120.

Sept. 24/25: FoodSafe course food handler training, 6-10 p.m., Miles Macdonell Collegiate, 757 Roch St., Rm. 15. Register: 667-6193 or www.retsd-conted.com/. Fee: $110.

Sept. 24-28: IQ9000 Ltd. course Green Belt Lean Six Sigma, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 220-530 Kenaston Blvd. Register: iq9000.com/courses.htm or 453-5900. Fee: $2899.

Sept. 25: QNET workshop Organization & Employee Alignment, 8:15 a.m., Suite 660, 175 Hargrave St. 204-949-4999.

Sept. 27: QNET presents Introduction to Management, 8:15 a.m., Suite 660, 175 Hargrave St. 204-949-4999. Fees: $319 members, $389 non-members.

Sept. 27: Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting presents Building Better Board Bylaws and Board Member Handbooks, 9 a.m.-noon, Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Ave. Register: (204) 477-5985 or www.praxisconsulting.ca. Fee: $125.

Sept. 27: Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting presents Effective Meetings-Agendas, Materials, Minutes, Rules of Procedure and More, 1-4 p.m., Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Ave. Register: (204) 477-5985 or www.praxisconsulting.ca. Fee: $125.

Sept. 27: QNET presents Certificate in Management Development, 8:15 a.m. Suite 660, 175 Hargrave St. 204-949-4999.

Sept. 27: QNET presents Introduction to Management: The Basics, 8:15 a.m. Suite 660, 175 Hargrave St. 204-949-4999. Fee: $319 member, $389 non-member.

Sept. 28: Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting presents Legal Duties and Liabilities of Boards, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Ave . Fee: $250. Register: (204)477-5985 or www.praxisconsulting.ca.

Sept. 28 QNET presents QUEST: Leading with Laughter, 10:30 a.m., Suite 660, 175 Hargrave St. 204-949-4999. Fee: $39 members, $49 non-member.

Sept. 28: QNET presents QUEST: Leading with Laughter: Generate Positive Energy Create Great Relationships, 10:30 a.m., Suite 660, 175 Hargrave St. Fee: $39 members, $49 non-members.

Sept. 29: FoodSafe course food handler training, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sturgeon Heights Collegiate, 2665 Ness Ave. Register: 832-9637.

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Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 27, 2012 B7