West Hants Chamber of Commerce

Branding Seminar

Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Doors open at 5:30 pm
Location: Avon Valley Golf Club, Falmouth

This educational seminar will focus on branding with Phil Otto, of Revolve Branding, as our guest speaker. Topics will include identifying a brand, and the first stages of creating a marketing concept. There is no cost to attend this workshop.

This meeting is also a great opportunity to network with other Hants West businesses. We hope to see you there.

Breakfast meeting – Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 - Coco Pesto Bistro, Windsor - Joe Kinsman of Preston & Associates Insurance Services discussed and provided information on Member’s group insurance and answered questions from the floor. As always this meeting will offered a great opportunity for networking.

Special AGM - October 20 – 6:30pm for 7:00pm

Windsor Curling Club, 174 Gray Street
Refreshments served, cocktail reception, business networking
Guest speakers – Sir Graham Day and Phil Otto


President Scott Geddes address attendees	Sir Graham Day presenting
(photos courtesy of Jennifer Daniels)

About Our Speakers

Sir Graham Day

Sir Graham is a dual national, Canadian-British, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated from Dalhousie University Law School and is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society, The Law Society of Upper Canada and the Canadian Bar Association. He is counsel at Stewart McKelvey law firm.

He has received a number of honours. He was knighted in 1989 and was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 2006. He has received honorary degrees from Dalhousie University and several universities in the United Kingdom.

Sir Graham served as the Board’s Lead Director and Chair of the Executive Committee for The Bank of Nova Scotia and as Chairman of Sobeys Inc. until 2004. He has also served as the independent/non-executive director of several public and private companies.

A father of four Sir Graham Day currently resides in Hansport with his wife Ann.

Phil Otto

Phil is President and CEO of Revolve, based in Bedford, NS and focused on brand strategy.

Named to Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEO Hall of Fame, Phil is considered one of Canada’s strongest advisors on connecting brand to culture, values, employee behaviour and customer experience. He speaks to business groups across Canada on the power of branding in business and the importance of aligning business strategy with brand strategy.

Phil is a passionate supporter of entrepreneurism and local business and commits to discover the brand insight of every client to ensure the heart and soul of their brand shines through.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the IWK Health Centre, Timbrkids Charitable Foundation, the Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Foundation and the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.

Phil is a father of four and married to wife Heather.

Mission Statement: To promote, develop and serve business, industry and the community.

Every business needs insurance, and as a registered member of the West Hants Chamber of Commerce, you can enjoy the benefits of an established, comprehensive plan. Visit www.chambers.ca to learn more about available coverage and even request an online quote. The plan is administered by the Johnston Group Inc., one of Canada's 50 best managed companies. Our local representative is Joe Kinsman of Preston & Associates Insurance Services; Joe welcomes your inquiries at 902 678-8883 or by email at jkinsman@prestonandassociates.ca.

As a member of the West Hants Chamber of Commerce, you can benefit from First Data's preferred package for Chamber Members. It allows you lower rates and special features on credit card and Interact Direct Payment services. Contact Tim McGee (888) 879 4044 ext 5052.

Your membership in WHCC includes a "matching membership" in the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce (APCC), which entitles you to one year of Progress Magazine, published 10 times annually by Atlantic Progress Publishing Ltd. To receive your subscription, just indicate you'd like us to provide your mailing address to the APCC and enjoy this informative publication delivered direct to your door.