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1. Search the Membership Directory. An abundance of creative talent is available at your fingertips.

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3. Call toll free 1-888-742-HPCA (4722) to locate the communication professional you need or talk directly to a project leader. We’ll help you find the right person for your project or assemble a virtual team to handle all your communications needs.

Featured Member

Judy Snyder

Judy SnyderTMG provides affordable, integrated and managed marketing and strategic planning services. We work for businesses that are ready to strengthen their marketing and advertising efforts, improve their image or stake out new territtory.

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Featured News & Articles

  • Business Benefits of Improv – spontaneous communication

    You may have laughed a lot while watching the TV show “Whose Line is it, Anyway?” (The original BBC radio version moved to TV in 1988 and then to US TV in 1998. ) Watching it on TV is NOTHING like actually doing it. You can watch someone ride a bicycle but actually riding a bicycle is beyond description. It’s the same with improvisation.

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  • Designers share Web site advice

    If you’ve been thinking about setting up a Web site for your business but don’t know where to start, talk to a graphic designer or two for some guidelines. HPCA designers agree that having a “flat” site is important, taking as few clicks as possible to get to the content. “People don’t want to have to click down and down and down to get information,” says Craig.

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  • Coffee talk—how to build business while sipping java

    If the thought of “working a room” is nerve-wracking, break up your networking goals into smaller, attainable steps. Basically, networking for business is getting to know people so you can help each other. I suggest the best way to accomplish this is by meeting people one-on-one over a nice hot coffee.

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  • So, you want to do a newsletter

    Newsletters are a popular way to keep in touch with people, from current and prospective clients to members of associations to friends and family. Before launching one, whether it’s printed or electronic, take some time to think about why you want to send a newsletter, who is going to read it, how you’re going to send it—oh yes, and how you’re going to keep it on schedule!

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  • How to get free publicity for your business

    Having your business featured by newspapers, magazines, TV or radio gives you valuable exposure that money cannot buy. Some people get this attention because they know how to create and make the most of media opportunities. Here are five techniques to use for your own business.

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  • Setting goals and creating a business plan—why and how?

    In the early part of 1999, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in the Self Employment Assistance (SEA) program, offered by The Oakville Enterprise Centre, for people wishing to start their own businesses. As I reflect on my first year of self-employment, I would like to share with you some of the valuable lessons I learned.

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Upcoming Events

HPCA Social with a Latino Twist Party

Bright coloured clothes, piquant flavours, upbeat music and a little salsa – put them together and we have the HPCA Social with a Latino Twist Party! The March 25th event is being hosted in Oakville by Joanna Turlej and she has some fun and surprising things in store for us.

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