The deaf-blind community is a unique community of individuals with this dual disability. CFPDP aims to help change the way Canadians think about physical disabilities. For this, the CHKC and awards were launched. CHKC is Canada’s first training facility dedicated solely to deaf-blind persons. Programs include necessary everyday skills such as home organization, grooming, personal finance, computer skills, communication skills like sign-language and braille and many more.

On Friday, April 27, the 14th annual luncheon will be held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This year, CHKC will honour the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). The award will be accepted by Josh Basseches, Director & CEO, ROM and the guest speaker will be Josh Saunders.

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This time we are telling you how to promote your event through Linkedin: a professional social network, where you can connect with companies and other professionals. Linkedin is one of the most popular social media counting more users than Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Despite its popularity, Linkedin is often forgotten by marketers which makes it the best platform to promote your event without too much competition. We don’t recommend LinkedIn for your next music festival but it could be a perfect place to get the word out for your next networking event or conference.

Here are some highlights of the video:

• Keep your profile and company page updated: A properly optimized profile or page will increase your search visibility, so you have to make sure to use relevant keywords in your description, use descriptive wording in your job title and company name, Complete all fields in your profile and company page and to include links to your website and blog in your profile, description and posts.

• Join groups: Groups are the best way promote your event. This is a good way to select a specific audience and to promote your event to the right target. You can find groups very easily by using the search tool. You can also create your own group which will help you to connect with attendees before and after the event, to provide a central place for them to ask questions and facilitate discussion around the event topics.

• Send invitation and messages: You can’t be shy when promoting an event, so you should be familiar with contacting people directly. Using the Advanced People Search, you can filter the results by how you’re connected as well as by keyword, industry, and location.You can send invitations to your event using the Advanced People Search function to find people that would benefit by attending your event, media contacts that may be interested in covering the event for their outlet or potential event sponsors. You can also send direct messages to your contacts or members of groups you are part of.

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Boasting over 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible space across four distinctive venues, The Great Hall is able to accommodate any size of event. These four venues can be combined or rented separately. Able to provide seating as intimate at 10 people up to 1,200 people. The four separate halls include: The Main Hall, Longboat Hall, Conversation Room and Drawing Room.

The Main Hall

This hall is a two-storey space that extends as large as 10,000 sq. ft. and includes a reception area, coat and green room. It also includes decor of large arched windows, a stage, 30 ft. ceilings and more. Capacity can fit up to 480 people standing and is flexible for seating and table arrangements. The Main Hall with the new renovations, has been installed with a state-of-the-art audio/ visual system.

Conversation Room

Located on the second floor of the The Great Hall, the Conversation Room is a classic Victorian room. With its white walls and chandeliered ceiling it is the perfect “gathering place” for your next venue. At 1,200 sq. ft. it can accommodate up to 117 people standing and seating is flexible.

Longboat Hall

In 1889 this hall became the first West End YMCA gymnasium. It is a two-storey venue with a street-level main entrance on Dovercourt Rd. This space stretches up to 5,000 sq. ft. and can fit up to 400 people standing. This venue is also complete with a state-of-the-art audio/ visual system and a modulator stage.

Drawing Room

This small but elegant room can accommodate up to 97 people standing and is perfect for small receptions, business meetings, luncheons and more. The Drawing Room also is equipped with a gourmet presentation kitchen and grand bar.

Courtesy of: The Great Hall

For more information visit the website: www.thegreathall.ca

Venues

Park Hyatt Toronto has  at least 17,000 sq. ft. of luxury space. The space allows for various events such as corporate endeavors, social gatherings, wedding receptions and much more. All event spaces come equipped with high-tech audiovisual equipment, lighting systems, and access to the 24-hour Business Centre. There are 3 main versatile venues, choosing the perfect space for your event is easy. Some of these venues include:

• The Roof Salon with floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing panoramic views of the Toronto skyline ( 140 capacity banquet style, 150 capacity reception style)
• Intimate Mezzanine Lounge (60 capacity banquet style, 120 reception style)
• Elegant Queen’s Park Ballroom (370 Banquet style, 500 reception style)

4 Avenue Road

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5R 2E8

Tel: +1 416 925 1234

http://www.parktoronto.hyatt.com/en/hotel/our-hotel.html

This time we are telling you how to promote your event through Snapchat: a messaging mobile app where you can share exciting pictures, videos and daily life stories to others in a 10 second window. Snapchat sends pictures and videos that you will be able to see from 1 to 10 seconds before they disappear. This application is used by millions of young users which makes it the perfect place to market your event to this type of attendee.

Here are some highlights of the video:

• Snapchat is easy to use. You only have to download the application on your phone and create your account.

• Snapchat has its own terminology such as: snaps which are photos or videos, and stories which are series of snaps that you can send to your friends. You can personalize any of your snaps with filters, emojis or drawings.

• Unlike other social media, Snapchat has a time constraint on the shared content, which means any snap you send will expire and will not be seen ever again. Stories are the best tool for your marketing campaign as the snaps can be seen during 24h. The extended view time opens the door to all kinds of creative marketing campaigns. For example, you can create a series of videos and images showing the progress of the preparation for your event or the teams working on certain aspects of the event.

• Snapchat is an exciting application as it allows you to be very creative and to stand out from other companies. There are different ways you can market your event and create buzz such are creating offers & promotions, teasers like a behind the scenes of your event, giveaways and storytelling.

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Engage with the brew masters themselves at Duggan’s Brewery! What better way to enjoy your day than by attending Duggan’s Brewery for some of the tastiest food and beer the province has to offer. Duggan’s Brewery makes supreme quality beer and food beer with 8 exclusively featured beers that are all 100% locally produced!

DON’T FORGET –  Duggan’s Brewery is also a retail beer store for those that wish to purchase and share the finest locally produced beer in Ontario with family and friends!

STAY TUNED – Duggan’s Brewery’s interactive and entertaining Jazz Wednesday’s and Trivia Night Thursdays is what brings Torontonians together, leading up to guest performances and DJ’s throughout the rest of the week nights at Duggan’s Brewery!

BRING HOME – Bring home your own GROWLER JUG filled with Duggan’s own Mile Ale, IPA and Sorachi!

Food

DO NOT GET CONFUSED –  Lunch and dinner at Duggan’s Brewery is filled with 100% Ontario local foods which are cooked and served exceptionally by the highly experienced executive Chef Rene! Do not forget to experience Duggan Brewery’s Brunch and Late Night Specials  to further cater to your expectations. Make sure to call and book your reservations when needed to enjoy the brews and food Toronto’s Duggans Brewery has to offer!

CAPACITY: 100 seats and licensed up to 160 people grand total.

A/V: 1 Projector screen

5 Flatscreen T.V’s

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Massive tank and BREWERIES ON SITE

1346 Queen Street West Toronto, ON, M6K 1L4

Contact Info

Phone: 416.588.1086

Twitter: @duggansbrewery

Facebook : Duggan’s Brewery

Email: info@duggansbrewery.com

Website: http://www.duggansbreweryparkdale.com/

Courses proposed are various : the Art of the Eclair, Artisanal breads, Bakery-Style Cakes, Croissants & Brioches, Cupcake Couture, Designer Cookies, Parisian Macaron, Cake classics, Cheesecake and Boston cream pie and all can be turned into a team building events.

The college is also specialize in corporate and culinary events, with team buildings, group events and special courses on how to start your own business. So if you and your team want to join classes together, or you would like to host a special event with a celebrity chef, the college provides you all the expertise and infrastructure necessary for that.

This means you can take your team building to the next level with culinary experiences. Work together to create a delicious meal or go head-to-head in a culinary challenge. The college will work with you to develop a program that meets the specific needs of your team. The chef instructors will help build strong leadership skills, improve communication, develop creative problem-solving skills and strengthen team relationships. At the end of the day, our guests leave with heightened professional skills and a step-by-step guide so they can re-create their dishes at home. The activities are many, you can choose from team building activities such as our Gourmet Pizza Challenge, Hand Crafted Chocolate Workshops, Gourmet Cupcake Design and more. The college customizes every event to reflect your unique goals and objectives.

The space can accommodate up to 280 people and is composed by:

• 9,300 sq. ft. with 3 large professional kitchens, and multi-purpose meeting and event room.
• 3 large professional, fully equipped classrooms
• Closed-off customizable space
• Parking available

It is located in mid-town Toronto at Eglinton and Caledonia: 670 Caledonia Rd. Unit 100, M6E 4.

This time we are telling you how to promote your event through Periscope: an application that allows you to “go live” via your mobile at anytime and anywhere. This mobile application allows you your own “on the go” broadcasting station, streaming video and audio to any viewers who join your broadcast. Periscope is an amazing tool to promote your company and your events as it is free, easy to use and is a unique way of promotion. Periscope is  also a great tool to interact with your attendees and subscribers as you can live stream during your event or conduct interviews live.

Here are some highlights of the video:

• Periscope is easy to use. You can use your twitter account to log in so it will be easier to share that you are going live on social media.

• Periscope is only composed of 4 tabs: the list of people you are following and are live, the live public broadcast to join, your broadcast booth and the people to follow.

• Periscope is a great tool to promote your event before, but also during and after. It allows you to show all the different aspects of your event and can help you get more attendees or make your event more popular. For example, run a giveaway, hold a behind the scenes broadcast, interview special guests or speakers, or live stream the opening of your event.

• Announce on all your social media when you are going live! Since your Twitter account is connected to your periscope account, it makes it easier to promote your live broadcast. You want as many viewers as possible, so it is important that you share in advance when you are doing your broadcast. Share this information on all your social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc. and announce it in your newsletter.

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Although the forecast called for rain all week leading up to the event, Schmooze was a fighting-force and cleared the skies just in time for 5 p.m. when the doors opened! Guests enjoyed the heat, celebrating on the rooftop patio while sipping on cocktails crafted by drink sponsor Grey Goose. The cocktails were made of Grey Goose Vodka, with a splash of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, topped off with club soda, and served with a lime. It was a hit, and the perfect way to keep cool on the heat.

To say the food was good would be an understatement. Guests swarmed the food station eagerly awaiting the feast served by Treeline Catering. The tacos which consisted of a corn coleslaw, seasoned ground pork, and crispy onion, topped with a chipotle mayo. And as if those weren’t enough, there was also barbecued corn on the cob seasoned with butter and spices.

The patio was filled with happy Schmoozers enjoying the last few weeks of summer. DJ Spence Diamonds had the music blasting throughout the night which kept everyone happy and dancing.

Pictures of this last Schmooze event:

Although this was CityEvents’ last Schmooze of the summer, Maison Mercer will continue to host Schmooze every Friday until September 2! We also have many upcoming events! To stay up to date, be sure to check out our website for full event listings. http://torontocityevents.ca/

Do not miss this 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel Concert Hall. Reception starts at 11:45am leading up to the luncheon at 12:00pm.

Come out and support the CFPDP and the physically disabled people of Canada! All support and contributions are greatly appreciated!