Rogers Talks | Kitchener

Join us for our FREE breakfast event at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hotel and Conference Center.

Hear small business thought leaders present ideas and actionable tips to help keep your small business competitive. And don't miss the opportunity for a one-on-one consultation with our Small Business Specialists.

Venue

Kitchener-Waterloo Hotel and Conference Centre
105 King Street East
Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8

TIME	PRESENTER	TOPIC
7:30 - 8:30am	Breakfast and Registration
8:30 - 8:35am	Host - Ian Portsmouth, publisher and editor of PROFIT Magazine	Opening Remarks
8:35 - 9:05am	Ron DeRuyter, Business Editor, Waterloo Region Record	Hot To Get Your Story in The Media Ron will discuss how to successfully "Pitch" your brand to the media to get your story told. He will share with the audience what to do and what NOT to do to become a successful storyteller
9:05 - 9:35am	Linda Ockwell-Jenner,Entrepreneur and Professional Networker	Business Networking Made Simple Consistent and effective networking pays off. Linda's will explain how to find a networking organization or event that suits their needs. How to establish a consistent and effective networking strategy. How building relationships can lead to long term benefit
9:35 to 10:15	Ben Kelly, Account Director LinkedIn Canada	20 Tips to Amplify Your Brand on LinkedIn Ben will provide actionable tips to help your small business reach the highly sought after LinkedIn professional audience
10:15 - 10:35am	Networking Break
10:40 - 11:30am	Scott Wilson, President, Rankhigher	Social Media & Digital Marketing for Small Business Scott Wilson is Canada's leading speaker on SEO, web sales, internet marketing and social media ROI. His presentation provides practical, proven strategies for increasing sales and winning new customers, all in a highly cost-effective way
11:30 - 11:35am >	Host- Ian Portsmouth	Closing Remarks

Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

Parking Fees may apply.

Ian Portsmouth

Publisher & Editor PROFIT Magazine

Ian Portsmouth is the Publisher & Editor of PROFIT Magazine, Canada's most-read publication for entrepreneurs and small business owners. He is a trusted media commentator and public speaker on the management issues and best practices of Canadian growth companies, and is a passionate believer in the power of entrepreneurship.

Ron DeRuyter

Business Editor, Waterloo Region Record

Ron DeRuyter has been the business editor of the Waterloo Region Record since 2007. He also is the sports editor and is the editor of the Technology Spotlight, an annual publication about Waterloo Region's technology sector. Ron is a journalism graduate of Ryerson University.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Entrepreneur and Professional Networker

Linda is an international Professional Speaker, Author, Consultant, and two-time breast cancer survivor Linda Ockwell-Jenner displays a passion for everything she does!

Linda founded Motivational Steps in 2001 and has since published two books: A Life Like Mine and The APE Philosophy. She also co-founded the Small Business Community Network (SBCN) in 2003âan organization dedicated to providing services to help grow small businesses through networking, conferences and special events.

As an early adopter of social media, Linda has become an authority on its effective use. She is highly sought-after to help businesses evaluate and understand how social media can benefit them. Linda has become known as 'The Social Sweetheart'.

Ben Kelly

Account Director LinkedIn Canada

Ben Kelly is a true hybrid. Over a 14+ year career he has established a skill set that spans sales, marketing, & business development in working for some of Canada's, and the World's, most notable companies including: Labatt (AB Inbev), PepsiCo Foods (Frito Lay Canada), Bell Canada (Sympatico.ca), Xerox Canada, and Rogers Communications (Toronto Blue Jays). Ben joined LinkedIn Canada in 2012 as an Account Director within their Marketing Solutions group. In this role, Ben is responsible for working with some of Canada's top agencies and companies to develop media and content marketing strategies to reach the highly sought after LinkedIn professional audience. Visit his LinkedIn profile to learn more at: ca.linkedin.com/in/benkellycanada

Scott Wilson

CEO, Rankhigher.ca

Scott Wilson is Canada's leading speaker on web sales and internet marketing expert and social media, using Search Engine Optimization (SEO). PROFIT magazine ranks him as an essential speaker and resource for the CEOs of the fastest growing companies. His dynamic presentations provide practical, proven strategies for increasing sales and winning new customers, all in a highly cost-effective way. His presentations are unique, because of his focus on the financial pay-back of web sales. By drawing lessons from fascinating real-world examples, he educates decision makers. His captivating presentations are designed to empower audiences with the necessary knowledge to make the best business decisions utilizing proven strategies.