2025
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17th, 2025 | Drivers of Business Value and How to Enhance Them | Paul Pastor Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP |
| Mar 18th, 2025 | Founder’s Wake-Up Call | Taunya Woods-Richardson Nail the Numbers |
| Feb 26th, 2025 | Tax Updates and What They Mean for your Business | Brett Wood MNP LLP |
| Jan 16th, 2025 | Are you Facing Challenges in Attracting Employees in Today’s Competitive Market? | Tracy Arno Essence Recruitment |
2024
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5th, 2024 | How to Stay Organized as and Productive as a Business Owner | Josh Buchanan Magnaltus Consulting |
| Sep 26th, 2024 | Building Resilient Business Models | Roger Grona Firebird Business Consulting Ltd. |
| Apr 25th, 2024 | Budgets, Bottom Lines, and Bermuda Triangles | Taunya Woods Richardson |
| Mar 7th, 2024 | Coaching Conversations for Managing Conflicts | Dr. Rana Mustafa |
| Feb 15th, 2024 | Digital Marketing | Shayne Zaba |
2023
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 8th, 2023 | Creating Connections/Networking Skills | |
| Oct 17th, 2023 | Mentoring and Mental Health | Doug Lawrence |
| Sep 7th, 2023 | How to Effectively Negotiate | Winston Blake |
| May 15th, 2023 | Creating a High Impact Brand & Building your Brand Image | Marjorie Delbaere |
| Apr 17th, 2023 | Work Life Balance and Proactive Fitness | Shelley Turk |
| Mar 20th, 2023 | Time Management in the 21st Century | Richard Clatney |
| Feb 21st, 2023 | Get the Most out of Using Computers in your Business. | Shayne Zaba |
| Jan 4th, 2023 | Entrepreneurs & Taxes - What you Need to Know | Terrence Kaushik & Paul Pastor |
2022
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7th, 2022 | Interest Rate Outlook and How to Navigate the Current Environment for your Business Financing | Ron Brown and Wanda Waldner |
| Nov 16th, 2022 | How to Effectively Negotiate | Winston Blake |
| Sep 15th, 2022 | 26th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | Shawn Abbott Co-Founder, Inovia Capital |
| Jun, 2022 | More than money - Key Elements to a successful start-up | Jeff Shirley Rivercity Innovations |
| May, 2022 | Seminar: Putting the right foot forward from day 1 | Sara Wheelwright Trusted Marketting Services |
| Apr, 2022 | Seminar: Learnings from Tony Robbin’s “Unleashing the Power Within” | Marie Savostiniak |
| Mar, 2022 | Seminar: More than money - Key element to a successful startup | Jeff Shirly Rivercity Innovations |
| Feb, 2022 | Seminar: The Blueprint for Customer Service | Michelle & Trevor Donald Donald Physiotherapy |
| Jan, 2022 | Seminar; New Levels, New Devils: Watch Out for When Growing Your Business in a Pandemic World & What to Do About Them Today | Deanna Litz Founder, Powerful Nature Coaching & Consulting Ltd. |
2021
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13th, 2021 | Seminar: What should Entrepreneurs know about income taxes | Paul Pastor & Brooke Santoro Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP |
| Nov 23th, 2021 | Webinar: Creating an Inclusive Business | Darryl Castellano Vice President – WESCO Global Inclusion, Diversity & Engagement |
| Sep 16th, 2021 | 25th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | Jeff Sandquist Corporate Vice President – Microsoft Corporation |
| Feb 10th, 2021 | Adaptability vs Extinction | Brenda Nowakowski JNE Welding |
| Jan 12th, 2021 | Dialing In Your Marketing for the Health of Your Business | Daria Malin Boost Strategic Coaching |
2020
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14th, 2020 | Top 10 Take-Aways from the Talent Development Think Tank – Santa Rosa, CA – 2020 | Andrea Hansen Benefits Advisor, Sutton Benefits and Pension |
| Sep 08th, 2020 | Like it on Top? How to get your business to the top of Google | Barb McGrath Founder and Managing Partner – Above the Fold Canada |
| Jun 16th, 2020 | Commercial Leasing in the COVID-19 Era | Trevor Jacek Chief Financial Officer, Mid-West Group of Companies |
| May 21st, 2020 | Startup Office Hours: Open forum to review your critical issues | Danial Jameel Founder & President, Ready Education |
| May 14th, 2020 | Managing the Return to Work during COVID-19 | Steve Seiferling Seiferling Law |
| May 07th, 2020 | Your Business and Cyber Security | Chris Fossenier Complete Technologies |
| May 05th, 2020 | Finding Balance, New Habits, and Achieving a Healthy Mindset | David Smith Logia Consulting |
| Apr 30th, 2020 | An open discussion with Greg Sutton of TinyEYE Therapy Services | Greg Sutton TinyEYE Therapy Services |
| Apr 28th, 2020 | Facilitating Charismatic Virtual Presentations | Jolene Watson Clarity Coaching & Development |
| Apr 23rd, 2020 | Learning to #Shift Your Thinking During Uncertain Times | Stephen McGarvey Solutions in Mind |
| Apr 21st, 2020 | The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Maintaining Sales During COVID-19 | Daria Malin Boost Strategic Coaching |
| Apr 16th, 2020 | MARKETING; Adapting Our Strategy to Meet the Clients’ Needs | Jill Sauter Jill Sauter Marketing & Communications |
| Apr 14th, 2020 | COVID-19 – Employer Options When Business Slows | Michael J. Krawchuk Lawyer, WMCZ Lawyers |
| Apr 09th, 2020 | How to Keep Your Employees Motivated and Productive While Working from Home | Tracy Arno Founder, Essence Talent Solutions |
| Apr 07th, 2020 | Building a High-Performance Virtual Office during COVID-19 | Jeff Dyck Director of Engineering at Mentor, a Siemens Business |
| Apr 02nd, 2020 | COVID-19 – Employee Benefits – What Employers Need to Know Today and Plan Ahead | Andrea Hansen |
| Mar 31st, 2020 | Government Programs Available in the COVID-19 Pandemic | Trent Robinson CPA CA | Partner – Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP |
| Mar 27th, 2020 | Webinar – Marketing in a COVID-19 Economy | Brent Banda Banda Marketing Group Inc. |
| Mar 16th, 2020 | Seminar: Entrepreneurs as task and relationship-oriented leaders | Peggy Koenig Koenig & Associates Inc. |
| Feb 27th, 2020 | 24th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | Janet Podleski Keynote Speaker |
| Feb 05th, 2020 | Seminar: Aligning Technology with the Stage of your Business | Brenda Byers BIT Consulting Inc. |
| Jan 14th, 2020 | Seminar: Opportunities & Risk Mitigation Through Trend Monitoring – Strategy at its Best | Silvia Martini Interlink Research Inc. |
2019
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 04th, 2019 | Seminar: Growth of Entrepreneurs – Personal and Professional | Clifford Wiegers Wiegers Financial |
| Nov 19th, 2019 | Seminar: Habits of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs | Michael Brennan Great Western Brewing Company |
| Oct 16th, 2019 | Seminar: Moving from Startup to Scaleup | Heather Rodriguez Hypno Heather |
| Sep 26th, 2019 | 2019 Raj Manek Business Mixer | |
| Sep 09th, 2019 | Seminar: Measuring Success | Jordan Dutchak Executive Director, Co. Labs |
| Jun 19th, 2019 | Seminar: Building A Bulletproof Reputation | Daria Malin Boost Coaching |
| May 14th, 2019 | Seminar: Cashflow Balance Concepts | Andrew Hodson Deloitte |
| Apr 23rd, 2019 | Improving Organization Culture – Motivators and Performance Tactics | Vicki Towriss Towriss & Associates Workforce Solutions Ltd. |
| Feb 27th, 2019 | Customer Service and a Business’s Bottom Line | Susan Clarke Bruce’s Cycle Works |
| Feb 07rd, 2019 | 23rd Annual Raj Manek Banquet | |
| Jan 08th, 2019 | Business Analytics | Paul Pastor and Brendan Potts Buckberger Baerg & Partners |
2018
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 03rd, 2018 | 7 Insights of Owning a Business | Tim Hansen Sutton Financial |
| Nov 07th, 2018 | Leadership | Greg Sutton TinyEYE Technologies |
| Oct 04th, 2018 | Selling You & Your Product! Insights on My Experience in Retail and E-commerce | Rauncie Kinnaird Kinnaird Bagpipes & Reeds |
| Sep 25th, 2018 | Preparing to Pitch Your Business Idea to Investors. | Lorna Shaw-Lennox University of Saskatchewan |
| Jun, 2018 | Sales Strategies | Roger Grona Firebird Consulting |
| May 30th, 2018 | Networking | Jolene Watson Clarity Coaching |
| Apr 10th, 2018 | Ongoing Management of Employee Performance for Businesses | Kavita Britton Nutrien |
| Mar 08th, 2018 | 22nd Annual Raj Manek Banquet | |
| Feb, 2018 | Latest Hiring and Compensation Trends | Tracy Arno |
2017
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 05th, 2017 | Building Effective Teams | Carolyn Knafelc Ignite HR Consulting & Coaching |
| Nov 07th, 2017 | Marketing in a Digital World | Shayne Zaba NICS Inc. |
| Oct 17th, 2017 | Early Stage Financing and Resources for Entrepreneurs | Marie Savostianik Saskatchewan Capital Network |
| Sep 19th, 2017 | How the Best CEOs Avoid Revolving Cash Flow Crunches | Paul pastor Buckberger Baerg & Partners LLP |
| Jun 06th, 2017 | Managing Organizational Change | Tekla Hunter, Change Management Specialist Federated Co-op Ltd. |
| May 15th, 2017 | B2B Sales Process | Derrick Swanson OpenSail International |
| Mar 14th, 2017 | How Saskatchewan Businesses Can Disrupt a Global Marketplace. | |
| Feb 23rd, 2017 | 21st Annual Raj Manek Banquet | |
| Feb 08th, 2017 | Marketing Persuasion Strategies | Marjorie Delbaere University of Saskatchewan |
| Jan 24th, 2017 | Raising Capital in Exempt Market | Michael J.G. Wright Miller Thomson |
2016
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 05th, 2016 | Equity Based Crowdfunding | Joseph Gill McKercher LLP |
| Nov 03rd, 2016 | Project Management | Jason Tratch The Galex Group |
| Oct 12th, 2016 | Business Viability | Paul Lepage Deloitte |
| Sep 26th, 2016 | Vision 2021 | Monica Kreuger Global Infobrokers |
| Jun 01st, 2016 | Financial Management for non-financial Managers | Carolyn Knaflec & Shannon Reschny Ignite HR Consulting & Coaching |
| May 09th, 2016 | Financial Management for non-financial Managers | Paul Lepage Deloitte |
| Apr 11th, 2016 | Expansion | Forum style City-Wide |
| Mar 14th, 2016 | Succession Planning | Forum style City-Wide |
| Feb 25th, 2016 | 20th Annual Raj Manek Banquet | |
| Feb 09th, 2016 | What do you need to attract investors | Dawn Wotherspoon, Club Mynx Fitness Inc. Greg Yuel, PIC Investment Group |
| Jan 12th, 2016 | How to Build your Company | Greg Sutton Tiny EYE |
2015
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 07th, 2015 | Raising capital in Exempt Market | Michael J.G. Wright Robertson Stromberg |
| Nov 16th, 2015 | Commercialization and How to protect your trade secrets | Rob Hendry Macpherson Leslie Tyerman LLP |
| Oct 14th, 2015 | Attracting and Retaining Millennial Talent | Sherry Timmerman & Grant Douziech Apex Performance Consultants Ltd. |
| Sep 23rd, 2015 | Mobilegeddon – Discover how recent changes with Google will impact your Business | Mouneeb Sahid |
| Sep 10th, 2015 | Business Mixer | N/A |
| Jun 15th, 2015 | Innovation Funding | Marie Savostianik, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Network Capital Clay Sparks, Chief Vision Officer, Advance-Tek Consulting Inc |
| May 06th, 2015 | Positioning the Customer as a Central Theme in Competitive Success | Silvia Martini, VP, Interlink Research Inc. |
| Apr 13th, 2015 | Power Selling | James Kernaghan, Profit Source Sales Training Inc. |
| Mar 10th, 2015 | Guide in Creating a High Impact Brand | Brent Banda, Banda Marketing Group |
| Feb 10th, 2015 | Pricing and Developing Your Product | Brent Banda, Banda Marketing Group |
2014
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9th, 2014 | Diversity – Making the Mix Work | Monica Kreuger, Global Infobrokers |
| Nov 12th, 2014 | Introduction to the Raj Manek Website Toolkit | Carolyn Knafelc, Ignite HR Consulting Tim Hansen, Sutton Financial Erica Schindel, Johnson-Shoyama Silvia Martini, Interlink Research, David Lepage |
| Oct 21st, 2014 | Dynamics of Business Growth – Business Planning for Developing Businesses | Deanna Litz, Lazy Hounds Farm |
| Sep 23rd, 2014 | More Than Money: Key Elements for a Successful Start-up | John Reid, ACE Manufacturing and Lee Whittington, Prairie Swine Centre |
| Jun 24th, 2014 | How does CASL Affect Your Business or Organization? | |
| Apr 23rd, 2014 | Crowd Funding Seminar | Dan Robinson, Shutout Solutions Inc. |
| Mar 18th, 2014 | Debt Management Seminar | Bev Johnson, CA, PAg, FEA, KPMG Enterprise Partner |
| Feb 27th, 2014 | 18th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | Sean O’Dea |
| Feb 4th, 2014 | Intellectual Property Seminar | Jessica Smith, University of Saskatchewan |
| Jan 8th, 2014 | Best Practices for Recruitment and Retention | Tracy Arno, Essence Recruitment |
2013
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2nd, 2013 | Social Media Seminar | Harley Rivet |
| Nov 12th, 2013 | Venture Capital | Marlin Stageland, Senior Director, WestCap Management |
| Oct 9th, 2013 | Time Management | Ronn Lepage, VerEco Homes |
| Sep 24th, 2013 | Annual Planning | Christopher Doll, Nuguru Management Consulting |
| Sep 12th, 2013 | Annual Raj Manek Business Mixer | N/A |
| Jun 19th, 2013 | Shareholders and Partnership Agreements | Karl Martens, Robertson Stromberg |
| May 21st, 2013 | The Hub of Entrepreneurial Success | Nowshad Ali, President & CEO, OnPurpose Leadership Inc. |
| Feb 28th, 2013 | 17th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | John Stanton, The Running Room |
| Jan 16th, 2013 | Angel Investor | Marie Savostianik, Executive Director, Saskatchewan Network Capital |
2012
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10th, 2012 | Turn Around | Greg Yuel, President & CEO, PIC Investment Inc. |
| Nov 29th, 2012 | Orientation | Kent Smith-Windsor, North Saskatoon Business Association |
| Nov 22nd, 2012 | How to Increase Your Sales and Profitability | Bryan Hnatiw |
| Sep 7th, 2012 | Annual Raj Manek Business Mixer | N/A |
| Sep 4th, 2012 | Ease the Load & Lighten the Way | Patricia Katz, Optimus Consulting |
| May 30th, 2012 | Tax and Financing Issues | The Deloitte Team |
| May 23rd, 2012 | 16th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | Kavis Reed, Coach, CFL |
| Mar 6th, 2012 | Turn Around | Greg Yuel, President & CEO, The Running Room |
| Feb 28th, 2012 | Talent Recruitment and Staff Development | Peggie Koenig, Koenig & Associates |
2011
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8th, 2011 | Annual Raj Manek Business Mixer | N/A |
| Feb 24th, 2011 | 15th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | Arlene Dickinson, CEO, Venture Communications |
2010
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| May 26th, 2010 | Keys to Success: How to Achieve Your Goals | Don Ramage, Focal Point Coaching Excellence |
| May 13th, 2010 | What Bankers Care About & How to Get Them On Your Side | |
| Feb 25th, 2010 | 14th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | Derek Bullen, CEO, Si Systems |
2009
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18th, 2009 | How to Ensure Your Business Remains Bankable | Dennis Kiefer, TD Commercial Banking and Christopher Weiers, Supply Chain Services, RBC |
| Oct 19th, 2009 | Profit Sharing | Blair Davidson, Partner, Hergott Duval Stack, LLP |
| Sep 24th, 2009 | Annual Raj Manek Business Mixer | N/A |
| Sep 21st, 2009 | Governance | Irene Seiferling, Principal, Board Dynamics |
| Jun 29th, 2009 | Accessing Your Effortless Energy | Betty Ann Heggie, Retired Senior VP, PotashCorp |
| Mar 31st, 2009 | Lessons Learned | Ken Achs, President & CEO, Mid-West Group of Companies |
| Feb 28th, 2009 | 13th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | Lyle Best, President & CEO, Quikcard Solutions Inc. |
| Jan 12th, 2009 | Commercial Real Estate Update | Tom McClocklin and Kevin Johnson, Colliers International |
2008
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1st, 2008 | Recent Tax Changes & Their Impact on Small Business | Ron Friesen, MNP |
| Nov 18th, 2008 | Life Balance Leadership | Patricia Katz, Optimus Consulting |
| Oct 16th, 2008 | HR Retention | Peggie Koenig, Koenig & Associates |
| Sep 11th, 2008 | Annual Raj Manek Business Mixer | N/A |
| Jun 9th, 2008 | Environmental Stewardship | Jamie McIntyre, Vice President, Cameco Corporation |
| May 6th, 2008 | Key Performance Indicators | Laurence Thompson, Laurence Thompson Strategic Consulting |
| Apr 9th, 2008 | Strategic Planning | Laurence Thompson, Laurence Thompson Strategic Consulting |
| Mar 1st, 2008 | 12th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | N/A |
| Feb 21st, 2008 | Positive Publicity in the Media | Silvia Martini, Interlink Research |
| Jan 21st, 2008 | Insolvency/Restructuring Regimes in Canada | Marla Adams, Partner, Deloitte and Touche |
2007
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5th, 2007 | Cash Flow Management | Tyler Karpinkski and Bill Matiko |
| Nov 7th, 2007 | Recruitment and Retention | Christine Hrudka, Owner & Pharmacist, Shoppers Drugg Mart |
| Oct 9th, 2007 | Orientation | N/A |
| Sept 11th, 2007 | Attracting Angel Investment to Your Company | Greg Sutton, CEO, TinyEYE Technologies |
| Jun 25th, 2007 | Successful Bidding in the Public Sector | Glen Deck |
| Jun 11th, 2007 | Online Marketing | Mouneeb Shahid, 2 WEB Design Inc. |
| May 22nd, 2007 | Increase Your Sales and Profits with Effective Direct Mail Strategies | Byran Hnatiw, Ecol Laser Services |
| May 2nd, 2007 | Planning For Success | Brent Kreuger |
| Feb 7th, 2007 | Tax Issues For Entrepreneurs | Randall Clay, MNP |
2006
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Nov, 2006 | Selection of Your Accountant | Pat Pitka, CFO, Genome Prairie |
| Oct, 2006 | What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur | Vaughn Wyant, President & CEO, Vaughn Wyant Autosport |
| Sep, 2006 | Orientation | Jeret Bode, GrowthWorks Capital Ltd. |
| Jun, 2006 | Strategic Communications | Professor Ayten Archer, Management and Marketing, College of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan |
| May, 2006 | Succession Planning | Bill Matiko and Humphrey Tam, Deloitte and Touche |
| Apr, 2006 | Negotiating | James Kernaghan, Profit Source Sales Training Inc. |
| Mar, 2006 | Time Enough – Productivity Pointers For a Time Starved World | Patricia Katz, Optimus Consulting |
| Feb, 2006 | Increase Your Sales and Profits with Effective Direct Mail Strategies | Byran Hnatiw, Ecol Laser Services |
| Jan, 2006 | Business Process Management | Doug Loughran, Paragon Consulting Limited |
2005
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec, 2005 | Tax Issues for the Entrepreneur | Matt McMillan and Delmar Toth |
| Nov, 2005 | Angel Investment as a Source of Capital to Start & Grow Your Company | Marie Savostianik |
| Oct, 2005 | SALES: The Essential Business Tool | James Kernaghan |
| Sep, 2005 | Planning for Success | Monica Kreuger |
| Jun, 2005 | Pros and Cons: Buying Vs. Leasing | Joe Popoff |
| May, 2005 | Debt and Equity Financing: Legal Requirements & Agreements Associated with Investments by Third Parties in Your Business | Christopher Donald |
| Apr, 2005 | How to Get Positive Publicity in Media | Dwight Percy |
| Feb, 2005 | Goal Achievement | Cherise Arnesen |
| Jan, 2005 | Increase Your Sales and Profits with Effective Direct Mail Strategies | Byran Hnatiw, Ecol Laser Services |
2004
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec, 2004 | Tax Issues for the Entrepreneur | Cheryl Shepherd |
| Nov, 2004 | CHANGE: Your Constant Companion | Al Anderson |
| Oct, 2004 | Human Resources in the Real World | Marion Ghiglione |
| Sep, 2004 | What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur | Vaughn Wyant |
| Jun, 2004 | Time Enough – Productivity Pointers For a Time Starved World | Patricia Katz, Optimus Consulting |
| Apr, 2004 | Attitude is the Greatest Contributor to Success | Al Anderson |
| Mar, 2004 | How to Build Your Company’s Brand Image | Brent Banda |
| Feb, 2004 | GST Registrant Workshop | George Wolfe |
| Jan, 2004 | Living Benefits Insurance – It’s Your Business | David Regier |
2003
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Nov, 2003 | Business Ethics | David Regier |
| Oct, 2003 | Intellectual Property and Your Business Idea | Tom Boyd |
| Sep, 2003 | Should the Government of Saskatchewan Be Your Client? | Brian Shumacher |
| Jun, 2003 | Marketing Your Products or Services | Jill Sauter |
| Apr, 2003 | Your Corporate Attitude | Al Anderson |
| Mar, 2003 | Intellectual Property and Your Business Idea | Tom Boyd |
| Feb, 2003 | Commercial Insurance: Basics for Small Business | Doug Cummine |
| Feb, 2003 | Designing an Effective Market Survey | Larry Goodfellow |
2002
| Event Date | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|
| Dec, 2002 | Tax Issues | Ron Friesen |
| Nov, 2002 | Strong Relationships, Strong Results – Growing People & Organizations Through Appreciation | Patricia Katz |
| Oct, 2002 | How to Get Positive Publicity in Media | Dwight Percy |
| Sep, 2002 | People & Technology in the Workplace | Richard Clatney |
| Mar. 2002 | 6th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet | Ron S. Waldman, CEO, Great Western Brewing Company Ltd. |