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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 20/06/2011 (5452 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

This morning’s opening numbers:

TSX 12,789.95 Dow 12,004.36 Nasdaq 2,616.48 Dollar 102.02

Today — in Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases the national balance sheet accounts for the first quarter of 2011.

Tuesday — in Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases the retail trade figures for April and leading indicators for May, and in Washington, the National Association of Realtors releases existing home sales for May.

Wednesday — in Washington, the U.S. Federal Reserve announces its decision on interest rates.

Thursday — in Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases the employment insurance figures for April.

Friday — in Washington, the U.S. Commerce Department releases durable goods for May and releases first-quarter gross domestic product.

TUESDAY

The Manitoba Tourism Education Council presents Ergonomics in the Workplace, 9 a.m.-noon, 100-1534 Gamble Pl. Register: register@mtec.mb.ca or 957-7437, ext. 203.

The Manitoba Quality Network presents Practical Board Tools: Using the QNET Board Governance Criteria, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Register: 949-4999 or www.qnet.ca. Fee: $189 members, $219 non-members.

FoodSafe certificate course food handling, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Blvd. Register: 888-2442.

Sandler Training Executive sales briefing Why Salespeople Fail (& what to do about it!), 2-4 p.m., St. Boniface Golf Club, 100 Youville. Register: Bruce Bishop, 668-2803 or bruce.bishop@sandler.com. Complimentary.

Professional Business Associates meet Barry Renn, Renn’s Auto Diagnostics, noon, Canad Inns Windsor Park, 1034 Elizabeth Rd. Information: 254-6140 or pbawinnipeg.com

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WEDNESDAY

Manitoba Bar Association town-hall meeting Access to Justice Issues, 7-9 p.m., Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York Ave.

Metro Club of Winnipeg luncheon with Robbie Mydonick, InterCity Autobody, June 22, 11:45 a.m., Hotel Fort Garry. Information: Terry Cyr, 943-8649. Fee: $22.35.

Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre seminar Knowledge-Building Cluster, Marketing Part 3/Advertising and Promotion with Mark Baxter, Outlook Market Research and Consulting Ltd., 10 a.m.-noon, 250-240 Graham Ave. Register: 984-2272, 1-800-665-2019, manitoba@canadabusiness.mb.ca or www.canadabusiness.mb.ca

Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre seminar Knowledge-Building Cluster, Marketing Part 4/Developing a Marketing Plan with Mark Baxter, Outlook Market Research and Consulting Ltd., noon-2 p.m., 250-240 Graham Ave. Register: 984-2272, 1-800-665-2019, manitoba@canadabusiness.mb.ca or www.canadabusiness.mb.ca

Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre seminar Guest Advisor Program/Meet with a Marketing Specialist with Kevin Toney, Prime Time Promotions, 1-3 p.m., 250-240 Graham Ave. Register: 984-2272, 1-800-665-2019, manitoba@canadabusiness.mb.ca or www.canadabusiness.mb.ca

THURSDAY

The Manitoba Tourism Education Council presents Handling Difficult Situations, 9 a.m.-noon, 100-1534 Gamble Pl. Register: register@mtec.mb.ca or 957-7437, ext. 203.

The Manitoba Quality Network presents Appreciative Inquiry: A Positive Revolution in Change, 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Register: 949-4999 or www.qnet.ca. Fee: $399 members, $489 non-members.

MONDAY

IWS Coaching Institute presents Coaching Communications, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Life Coach Centre, 875 Gateway Rd. Register: 668-5283 or www.iwscoachinginstitute.com

June 27-29: Total Quality Research Foundation (TQRF) Canada conference 3rd Canadian Quality Congress, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., University of Manitoba, Fort Garry campus. Register: 261-6606 or 1-888-286-4473, TQRFcanada@shaw.ca or visit www.CanadianQualityCongress.com. Fee: $850.

COMING SOON

June 28: Sandler Training Business roundtable Strategic Customer Care — Why Customers Leave (& what to do about it!), 2-4 p.m., St. Boniface Golf Club, 100 Youville. Register: Bruce Bishop, 668-2803 or bruce.bishop@sandler.com. Complimentary.

The Free Press welcomes items for the Business Calendar. They should include time, date, location, sponsor and fee and be mailed to Diane Pratt, Free Press, 1355 Mountain Ave., R2X 3B6, fax 697-7412, email diane.pratt@freepress.mb.ca. (No attachments, please.) Deadline is Wednesday.

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