INNOVATION July-August 2013

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Resource Group Helps Small Firm Owners and Sole Proprietors Build their Businesses Professional business coach Moreen Singh has been spent much of her 30 years of experience as a senior manager and business strategist working with engineers, and it shows in her no-nonsense approach. In 2004, APEGBC launched the strategies for managing financials, maintaining profitability, time management, risk management, contracts and more. Facilitated by Singh, the two regular business group meetings take place once a month Vancouver every second Monday of the month and topics of discussion range from business development planning to risk mitigation for sole proprietors. The Better Business Group caters to members who are looking to

and members each receive an hour of one-on-one business coaching. “The purpose of both groups is twofold,” says Singh, “to gain an awareness of business practices while learning from others’ mistakes and to foster an environment for creative dialogue from objective people to give input into your business.” The Business Development Group is designed with new business owners in mind and focuses on defining key markets, establishing fee structures, developing and employing proven marketing strategies and effective sales techniques. This group meets in

Business Resource Group with Singh, with the aim of providing APEGBC members who are sole proprietors or small firm business owners the opportunity to exchange ideas and get frank feedback on business issues and benefit from the guidance of a professional business coach. Over time, the group was split into two to meet the needs of members: the Business Development Group and the Better Business Group. The two Business Resource Groups are tailored to the needs of their members, sharing techniques and

implement a more formal business strategy and leadership model in an existing business. The main focus is on sustainable growth through business management strategies, effective marketing techniques, and product development. This group meets in Burnaby every third Wednesday of the month. Group meetings plus coaching are $225 monthly, and are open to all members of APEGBC. For more information on the Business Resource Groups or to register, please contact Sabine Cheng at scheng@apeg.bc.ca. v

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Upcoming Courses

Course Code Location

Date

*PDHs

Civil Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Pavements

04-1041-2282 Vancouver 04-1131-2282 Vancouver 04-1117-2282 Vancouver

October 24-25 14 November 18-19 14 November 20-22 21 November 27-29 17

Comprehensive Review of Drainage Design Methods

Wind Effects on Buildings: Design Using the 2010 National Building Code Understanding Mechanisms of Deterioration and Developing Effective Inspection, Evaluation and Repair Strategies for Ageing Concrete Structures Electrical Electrical Power Equipment – Selection, Commissioning and Maintenance

04-0929-2282

Vancouver

04-0928-2282 Vancouver

November 12-14 21

Environmental Designing Wastewater Pumping Systems and Lift Stations Sampling Strategies and Statistical Analyses of Contaminated Sites

04-1130-2282 Vancouver 03-0434-2270 Vancouver 03-0219-2270 Vancouver

October 28-30 21 November 4-5 14 November 27-29 17

Understanding Environmental Regulations

Construction Cost Engineering - Effective Estimating and Cost Control of Engineering and Construction Projects Mechanical Failures, Failure Prevention and Repair of Pressure Vessels, Piping, Boilers and Rotating Machinery with Life Extension Considerations

04-0523-2276 Vancouver

Sept 30 - Oct 1 12

04-1040-2282 Vancouver

October 7-10

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Webinars (All times are in EDT)

Time

Communication Skills Time Management

1001-WEB13 12:30 - 1:30 pm October 15 1101-WEB13 12:30 - 1:30 pm November 25

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EPIC On-Site Program, Where and When it’s Convenient for You All EPIC courses are available as private on-site programs to train a group of employees within your organization. Contact Tim Chugh at: 1-888-374-2338 ext 242 or tchugh@epic-edu.com for more information.

On-Site Training “We’ll come to you.”

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*PDHs: Continuing professional education for licensed engineers is measured in Professional Development Hours (PDHs). A PDH is one contact hour of instruction or presentation.

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