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How to find new employment through HAPPEN

This response, written by Robin Wright HAPPEN's executive director, is a response from a member's query about how HAPPEN works. Robin's suggestions are good advice for all members both new and old: (1) If at all possible come to the morning networking meetings, that...

Persistence is the key to success

Author Lori Raudnask has sent us a posting about persistence. Persistence is key to making positive changes in our lives. Here's what Lori says: Persistence is all about taking ACTION.  We are a few weeks into the New Year and already I am hearing people say they...

Getting a job will be a challenge in 2009

That's the headline of an article in the Career Management section of the Financial Post. Getting a job in 2009 will be a challenge won't come as surprise to anyone currently seeking new employment. "The worsening economy and rising unemployment rates" will create...

$1B for small business

This might be the ideal time to start your own small business. In an article in today's Financial Post called Small business to get $1B soon, there's word that Ottawa is close to finalizing a deal with the country's largest banks to free up the cash. The program is...

HAPPEN makes the news

Canadian Business magazine has an online article that mentions HAPPEN. The writer makes some very nice statements about HAPPEN and offers a link to the website. Here's the article (posted on Jan. 9):...

Here’s your 2009 plan

Rick Spence, an entrepreneurial specialist, has offered some simple steps to get your 2009 off to a flying start in his article Resolutions for entrepreneurs to prosper by. Suggestion # 1: Act sooner. Finding new employment can be compared to running a marathon. It...