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Business Calendar AUG. 20
This morning's opening numbers:
TSX: 12,089.89
DOW: 13,275.20
NASDAQ: 3,076.59
DOLLAR: 101.10 cents U.S.
Business this week:
Tuesday -- In Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases wholesale trade data for June.
Wednesday -- In Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases June retail sales data.
Friday -- In Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases July durable goods orders data.
TUESDAY
Shirley Tillett Associates Inc. workshop: Fundamentals of Event Planning: A Guide for the Community Fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Floor, 160 Hargrave St. Register: 204-339-0075. Fee $262.50.
Manitoba Tourism Education Centre presents: Building a TEAM Culture, 1534 Gamble Pl. 204-957-7437.
WEDNESDAY
Manitoba Tourism Education Centre presents: Facebook for Business, 1534 Gamble Pl. 204-957-7437.
Rotary Club of Winnipeg (Downtown) luncheon: Why I am a Rotarian, with Elly Hoogterp-Hurst, 12:10 to 1:30 p.m., Winnipeg Convention Centre. Information: 204-943-1427. Fee: $16.
THURSDAY
Shirley Tillett Associates Inc. workshop: Event Logistics & Professionalism, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Floor 160 Hargrave St. Register: 204-339-0075. Fee $367.50.
Manitoba Tourism Education Centre presents: Motivating & Giving Positive Feedback, 1534 Gamble Pl. 204-957-7437.
COMING SOON
Aug. 27: Manitoba Tourism Education Centre presents: Building Self-Confidence, 1534 Gamble Pl. 204-957-7437.
Aug. 29: Rotary Club of Winnipeg (Downtown) luncheon: Future Challenges, Goals and Opportunities with District Governor Rick Hubbs, District 5550, 12:10 to 1:30 p.m. Winnipeg Convention Centre. Information: 204-943-1427. Fee: $16.
Aug. 30: Shirley Tillett Associates Inc. workshop: Marketing & Human Resource Management Plans, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Floor 160 Hargrave St. Register: 204-339-0075. Fee: $367.50.
Sept. 10: Commissionaires Manitoba will be providing a one-day course: Service Advantage for Customer Service, Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 290 Burnell St. Fee: $125.
Sept. 11: Trailblazer Life Choices annual general meeting, 6 p.m. 8-1031 Autumnwood Dr. Information: 204-257-0813 or www.tlcwpg.ca.
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: 21: Priti Shah of PRAXIS Conflict Consulting presents: Employment Law Essentials, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, 330 York Ave. Fee: $250. Register at 204-477-5985 or at www.praxisconsulting.ca.
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: 204-832-9737 or http://lifelonglearning.wsd1.org. Fee: $120.
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diane.pratt@freepress.mb.ca.
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Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 20, 2012 B6
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