Issue 74

• Welcome
• Events
• Marrek Moments
• Tips

Audie McCarthy
founder and president
of Marrek Solutions Inc.
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Lisa Dennie
Training Associate
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Contact:

63 Southmeadow Cres.
Stoney Creek, ON
L8G 3E6

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This week brings many mixed emotions as we send Sherry off, to continue the great work that she is doing on the East Coast, and welcome Lindsey Gabriele to our team in Ontario. We will miss having Sherry with us, as she has become a wonderful friend and confidante, as well as a respected member of our team. We wish her all the best with her adventure back home!

Lindsey, our newest and youngest team member, will be taking over some of the marketing functions that Sherry is leaving behind. As a member of the Millennial Generation, the topic I spoke about last week, we look forward to her innovations and team contributions. Look for her at networking functions as she represents Marrek for a whole new generation of business people! Welcome to the Marrek team, Lindsey!

During times of change, it is important to support each other and help new team members feel welcome. If you have a great team, it is imperative that “newbies” feel they can contribute right away. Often, the first day is anti-climactic for a new team member, as not much information is given and they are not sure how they fit in.

Get them started on the right foot by following the tips for orienting new employees in the “ Tips” section below.

Have a great week!

Audie & The Marrek Team

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Events

Business After Five 
Co-hosted by Halton Region, RBC Royal Bank & Bell
( 2007 August 14)

Join us for this unique opportunity to network as Chamber Members from the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce and Milton Chamber of Commerce come together for this month's Business After Five Event.

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:  The Regional Municipality of Halton
1151 Bronte Road, Oakville

Free for Chamber members

Contact : jad@oakvillechamber.com

Stoney Creek Chamber

July 26 – Open House – 4:00 – 8:00

Devine Victorian Ladies Designer Consignment Shop

235 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek

RSVP by July 24 to Connie at 905 664 4000

Annual General Meeting

Date: September 11, 2007

Time: 5 - 8 pm

Location: Liuna Gardens

Contact Connie at 905-664-4000 for more information.

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Workshops

Mohawk College- (Tools for Business Series)

Stay tuned for the new T4B Fall Calendar. Courses will include:

NEW! Effectively Assertive

This one-day workshop will help you:

Identify personal your assertiveness style and how it differs from others

Express feelings with confidence and clarity

Develop action plans for implementing training techniques to increase personal effectiveness

NEW! Coping with Change

This half-day workshop gives you an opportunity to:

• Examine changes you are facing and understand the impact on your role and you as an individual

• Accept and learn to deal with the conflict that often comes with change
• Understand and develop the skills required to be successful through change

NEW – Full-day course!

Inspiring Multi-Generational Teams

This workshop has been extended to a full day due to an increased demand for more information on how to get the four generations to work together. The course examines the characteristics of Traditionals (born 1900-1945), Boomers (born 1946-1964), GenXers (born 1965-1980) and Millennials (born 1981-1999) and explores ways to inspire excellence in all the generations at work.

For more info call 905 575 2442 or visit http://t4b.mohawkcollege.ca

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Tips

Tips for welcoming new team members:

•  Welcome them publicly – as in a company newsletter.
• Allow them to work side-by-side with other team members from day one.
• Have an official team meeting to introduce them to everyone.
• Show them some of the great things you are doing right away.
• Ask for and suggest ways that their skills and experience can make a difference.
• Explain their role and your hopes for the future.
• Invite them to join the team for a social event outside of work to get to know them personally.
• Encourage them to come to you with questions and concerns, anytime.
• Offer a mentor to help them in their career path.
• Start to build great relationships among the team members right away.

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