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Laurence Chriqui:
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When
she lost her mother to cancer at age 20, Laurence realized how incredible the gift of life is. She feels that the mark you
leave is a function of how much you have contributed. She decided then and there to make the most of what she had been given.
By education,
Laurence is a registered recreation therapist. While working in several hospital settings including the Jewish General Hospital,
and having had 3 kids in 4 years, Laurence was ready to make some changes. She felt that the decision to have children and
then leaving them all day long to go to work, followed by a frenetic pace to get through supper, bath, and bedtime left no
room for enjoying the kids (and life). In fact, after a long day at work, she had little patience left for her own family
members, and was constantly irritable. She felt it wasn't fair to her kids, her husband, or even herself to always be cranky
and short-tempered. After the birth of her third child, Laurence knew something..........She knew it was time to change directions.
She
had been a long-standing client of a fellow mom who sold an ingenious product from home. This product, the pouch-a bunting
bag, allows parents to put a newborn baby in the car seat without having to put on outerwear first. The pouch is in fact,
a snow suit for the car seat. Laurence loved this product, bought it for all of her friends and family who were expecting.
In fact, she "loved the product so much, she bought the company." It turned out to be a sound decision as she would work from
home, combining her love of sewing and meeting new people, and still be there
for her children and husband.
Since
becoming the"baby-bundle lady", Laurence has designed and added several products
to the line. Laurence is a people-lover, which is very useful in the aspect of service
and consulting at baby-bundle. Clients custom order products according to their own fabric selections. Recent notable orders have gone out to a certain "Shiloh" and "Ruby" both children of Hollywood personalities.
Laurence
has many interests! She produces mixed media art- a creative way to display family photos, reads attentively, is learning
about natural health and healing on a personal level, loves discussion groups, and can be found on any given day running around
the West-Island in company of her 3 children while ferrying them to their respective activities, or at the gym.
Laurence
volunteers her time in several places. She has been on the board of directors for the YM/YWHA of Montreal, been a co president of home
and school at United Talmud Torah Schools, and is presently on the West-Island Management Committee of Federation CJA. She
is also currently putting together the annual gala for HebrewFoundationSchool (Where she is on the board of directors) being held this June.
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WENS Mother's Day Spa Party!
Time to grab your "Ma" and join us for a great spring afternoon with just the girls. Time to have a little
pampering, a little chit chat, maybe a little wine and cheese and a lot of fun! Heather and I would like to invite you all
to get together and relax.
Contact Heather for more details.
The time, place and date will be determined based on the # of guests.
Call Heather today at 514-
694-8779
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EXTRA EXTRA!
SHOW
OFF YOUR BUSINESS TO NEW WENS ADVERTISERS! 
WENS is hosting a contest for WENS Market Place Advertisers and we want to showcase YOUR BUSINESS! Enter
your $50 gift certificate for your products or service and help us make a gift basket valued at over $1500! That means we
are looking to showcase 30 WENS members!
For more information contact
Sherry at 1-866-936-WENS
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR?
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WENSday Breakfast
We
go beyond the business card to help get you new clients, get you referrals and get you inspired! Our breakfasts are fun, interactive
and empowering. Come and enjoy a delicious morning meal amongst friends!
This
month's topic:
Positioned
for Success?
In today's saturated
marketplace, the success - perhaps even the survival- of any small business is directly dependant upon its ability to stay
"relevant" in the crowded minds of their target consumer. After all, why hire
you? Why not hire one your competitors?
If you don't have a compelling value based answer to that question all you can do is hope that your competitors don't
have one either. And hope has never been a particularly sustainable business strategy.
This thought provoking
and entertaining session will encourage you to ask some tough questions about how you approach your place in the market. The
answers to those questions, however, will send you on a journey designed to ensure that you are truly Positioned for Success.
Knock on
the sky and listen to the sound (Zen saying)
OUR SPEAKER:
Toni Newman - Bio WENS
For five time award winning entrepreneur Toni Newman, success in business
has always been about seeing opportunities where others see obstacles.
Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Toni
was a practicing lawyer in Toronto when her inner voice convinced her to leave on a journey to explore the world. Ten years later she returned to settle in Montreal and co-founded Geffman Productions, an event management
company that would become one of the most successful and innovative agencies of its kind.
Since 1998, Toni
has been speaking on her trademark Innovation Advantage and has helped many business owners and business leaders turn Inspiration
into Innovation and Ideas into Results.
Toni Newman - seminar
description
Event
for Women only
WENS
Members: $15
Non-Members: $20
When: May 9th 2007
Time: 6:45am- 9:15am
Where: 1375 Trans Canada Hwy RM 100 - Dorval
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I have to tell you I TRULY enjoyed the breakfast this morning and trust me when I say that it
had to be great to have me up at 5:45am!!!
I will definitely join WENS!
You can look forward to seeing a lot of me, and bringing friends will be on my priority list as well.
A REAL pleasure bathing in great energies this morning...
Yours truly,
Tania Dzepina
Spécialiste, Soins Longue Durée
Specialist, Long Term Care
(514) 919-5776
Tania.Dzepina@sunlife.com
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Montreal Momzillas Night Out!
If you live in the Montreal area, you're invited to a chic literary evening hosted by Bacardi Limon and
Martini and Rossi Prosecco at W Montreal on the eve of May 8th to launch Jill Kargman's wickedly funny novel MOMZILLAS. 
Discover the world of MOMZILLAS who navigate New York's Upper East Side scene of highly educated, highly competitive,
extremely wealthy women who throw themselves and all of their resources into being full-time moms--to hilarious and often
frightening effect.
We have five prize packs that include double passes to this exclusive event plus a copy of MOMZILLAS to give
away.
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Harnessing the Power
of E-Marketing
We're living through a revolution in the business world that was inconceivable even five years ago. Through the incredible
power of the Internet, businesses have direct and precise access to their markets like never before.
Spending precious
advertising dollars on scattershot strategies like television, radio and print no longer make sense. That's why companies
are turning their shrinking advertising dollars to the Web, where precision strategies give them better value.
Not only does Web
marketing offer better return on investment, but it offers a huge leap in client value. The range of services businesses can
offer and the strategies they can use to retain customers and reach new prospects is staggering.
Online marketing
offers low costs and high returns, and it's more efficient and more accountable than traditional marketing.
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The Round Table Discussion Board is a free WENS event designed to let you compare notes with
your peers with respect to growing your small business. Most members own their own business and discuss ways to generate leads
which lead to higher sales, discuss marketing techniques, explore the many online tools and so much more. Join this group
and participate in masterminding the future of your business.
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Join Dale Choquette (514) 574-7339 on
May 22nd for our NEW Lunch 'N' Learn programs. Enjoy a 45 minute networking lunch followed by a 45 minute presentation by
our WENS Guest Speakers.
Our
Topic this month is
Publishing
for Fun and Profit
Do you have an expertise in a niche market? Have you ever dreamed of seeing
your words in print? Perhaps you've been rejected by traditional publishers? Or maybe you'd like to use a book to help promote
your services and validate your credibility in your field. With the advent of computer and internet technology, unlimited
publishing possibilities are now available to anyone who wants to write and publish a book. Learn the ins and outs of traditional
vs self publishing. Presented by Pauline Edward, Astrologer, numerologist, author, speaker Author of Astrological Crosses
in Relationships, L'Hermes (c-author with Marc Beriault and Axel Harvey) Founder of A Time for Success, Trends, Cycles and
Lifestyle Planning, Winner of a 2003 Chamber of Commerce Accolades award
Pauline
Edward is the founder of A Time for Success. She has 40 years experience in astrology, and numerology, including
research, writing, lecturing, teaching and consultation. She has lectured in Canada and the US to various organizations, and regularly lectures for
local libraries, bookstores, community and business organizations and groups. She is also a certified reflexologist, reiki
practitionner and Bach Flower consultant, as well as a member of the Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists (A.N.N.). A Time for Success is the proud winner of a
West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce Accolades 2003 award, which recognizes excellence in the business community.
EARLY
BIRD For Non Members : $24.99 - Pay before May 15th 2007
Members:
$25.00
Non-Members:
$35.00
Date:
May 22nd 2007
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00p
Rockaberry 3361 Des Sources Bd, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 1Z8
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