This document outlines a two-part training session on business retention and expansion (br+e), scheduled for September 24 and October 6, 2015, aimed at individuals and economic development professionals. The first session focuses on the roles and skills needed to coordinate a br+e project, while the second part, scheduled for Winter 2016, will cover data analysis and reporting. Pre-registration is required by September 15, 2015, and the training is free of charge.

1. BR+E Coordinator Training
Part 1 - Preparation and Interviewing
September 24 and October 6, 2015 (10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET)
Multiple Locations with Web Conferencing Connection
Business Retention + Expansion
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
 Individuals who are interested in managing or coordinating a community level Business Retention
and Expansion (BR+E) project
 Economic development professionals who will be involved in the implementation of a BR+E
project
SESSION OBJECTIVES:
This two part training session will provide you with the skills to undertake and coordinate a BR+E
project. The training will focus on giving you the skills to be able to:
 Understand your role as coordinator of a BR+E project
 Understand the benefits of BR+E and its role as a component of economic development
 Determine your community’s readiness for BR+E
 Plan and conduct the BR+E survey and effective immediate follow up
For further information and to register, contact:
Kim Murch, Administrative Assistant, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines at
Kimberley.murch@ontario.ca or 705-494-4045.
Pre-registration is required no later than September 15, 2015
Cost: No charge

2. Part 2 Analyzing & Reporting
Coming - Winter 2016
Take what you learned in Part 1 and learn how to analyze the data and create reports.
Business Retention +
Expansion Training
ABOUT BR+E
Business Retention + Expansion (BR+E) is a structured action-oriented and community-based
approach to business and economic development. It promotes job growth by helping
communities learn about issues as well as opportunities for local businesses and sets priorities
for projects to address these needs.
Training Outline:
Session 1
 Welcome and Introductions
 Overview of BR+E
 Team Work and Volunteer
Management
 Key Players in BR+E
 Planning and Designing your Project
 Presentation by Dryden Chamber of
Commerce
Session 2
 Methodology
 Survey Methods
 Ontario BR+E Survey
 Conducting Business Visits
 Immediate Response
 Overview of the Executive Pulse
System
Web Conference Locations (September 24 and October 6, 2015)
Elliot Lake Iroquois Falls Kirkland Lake
Little Current North Bay Parry Sound
Sudbury Wawa
Note: Facility information will be provided upon registration.