WELLINGTON – Nov. 7, 2014 – People who are asking themselves if they have what it takes to go into business for themselves or to maintain or expand an existing company are invited to a lunch-and-learn that will focus specifically on the theme “Am I An Entrepreneur?” Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 12 noon at the Wellington Rural Action Centre.

Allison Ramsay, entrepreneurship development coordinator with Innovation PEI, will deliver this hour-long session in English. It is being presented jointly by the Wellington Rural Action Centre and the Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI.

Ramsay notes that the workshop provides insight into entrepreneurship and the world of the entrepreneur.

“It explores some of the traits and characteristics that define successful entrepreneurs and what people can expect as they move through the various stages of entrepreneurship,” he explains. “We will explore some of the more common supports for people seeking to open new businesses, what industries are popular and what the future holds for entrepreneurship. We will also share some pieces of advice from some of our most successful entrepreneurs. »

The $5 registration fee will cover the lunch. Those interested in attending must register by Nov. 28 by contacting Ève at (902) 854-3439, Ext. 228, or at eve@rdeeipe.org. The number of seats is limited.

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CUTLINE: Allison Ramsay, entrepreneurship development coordinator with Innovation PEI.

 

For more information:

Ève-Alexandra St-Laurent
Client information officer
Wellington Rural Action Centre
(902) 854-3439, Ext. 228
eve@rdeeipe.org

Raymond J. Arsenault
Coordinator
Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI
(902) 854-3439, Ext. 231
raymond@rdeeipe.org