#CCES24 - Saskatchewan Professional Development Conference

This is a Chamber of Commerce Executives of Saskatchewan event.

Join us in Swift Current August 26-28 for the annual Saskatchewan professional development conference, #CCES24 - We Were Swiftys Before It Was Cool!

Please bring a gift from your local community (value $20) for the White Elephant gift exchange on Monday, August 26. Come prepared to share your best advice or innovative solutions with the group during the lightning talks on Wednesday, August 28. 

Conference Highlights:
Download the full conference program here.

Table Talk: Chamber Management, Events, and Communications & Marketing: In small groups, you’ll have 15 minutes each to discuss trends, opportunities and challenges with chamber management, events & communications and membership. We’ll spend the final 15-minutes sharing best practices and ideas as a group. 

Panel: Best Practices For Generating Non-Dues Revenue With Chambers Plan: Learn how these Chamber pros are successfully generating thousands of dollars a year in non-dues revenue for their Chamber though Chambers Plan.

The Value of the Compliant HR Policy Manual - Dave Kitchen, HR Covered: In Canada, businesses and NFP's have leverage on just two things: employment contracts and the compliant policy manual. A compliant policy manual also benefits the employee by laying out the rules of engagement. However, it's main function is to support the employment contract to give the employer maximum protection. In this talk, Darcy explains the four key components of the compliant policy manual. Key Compliance Policies: including the statement of human rights commitment and more. Employment Standards: Including the six mandatory policies that every organization needs, such as a termination policy. Legislated Health & Safety: Including workplace anti-violence, workplace anti-harassment, & a discrimination policy with an emphasis on training. Key Conduct and Discipline Policies: Including custom safety forms and documents to meet specific safety needs to protect your employees.

Socialize And Build Connections With Your Peers:

Monday August 26th: Taste of Swift Current & White Elephant Gift Exchange

• Dinner at Nightjar Diner Co. (The cost of dinner is not included in your registration fee. You are responsible for the cost of your dinner). Includes a white elephant gift exchange and mixologist demonstration 

• Free time to explore Swift Current, followed by dinner and a pub crawl