Bringing Innovation & Activation To Your Business

Being an entrepreneur can be tough.  Being a momstown chapter owner makes the tough parts so much easier.  This past weekend, the entire momstown team from across Canada came together for our annual Fall conference.  To have a room full of other entrepreneurs that understand your business, your challenges and your successes is such a source of support!  We gathered in Niagara Falls for three days of brainstorming, planning, evaluating and innovating, I can honestly say that it was a bit overwhelming, but in the BEST possible way.

Momstown can't be considered a new company anymore, we are more than five years old.  While we have achieved many successes since opening, the theme of this conference was innovation.  The vibe in our conference room over the course of the conference was electric, positive and inspiring.  We are all ready to take our businesses to the next level.  And while creativity and innovation are very exciting, they are nothing without activation.  Not only did we spend lots of time being innovative but we did the work to make sure we can activate and make 2014 the best year yet.

So what went in to making this weekend an undoubted success?

• Fabulous accommodations at the newly renovated Courtyard Marriott in Niagara Falls.  A big thanks for their hospitality including a scrumptious dinner at The Keg located inside the hotel (so handy) and a delicious buffet breakfast each morning.  The hotel is in a great spot, right in the middle of all of main Niagara attractions - museums, casinos, restaurants, etc making it easy to walk around and enjoy the sites.
• Arriving in style thanks to GM Canada providing our crew with Chevrolet Equinox vehicles
• An awards ceremony recognizing the hard work from across the country.  Momstown Oakville is so proud to have been the recipient of the 'Chapter of The Year Award' for 2013!
• Working sessions that provided smart goals thanks to the momstown head office team and Shelagh Cummins from BizTrainHer.com.  We also came up with the momstown five daily practices to help grow our business.
• Sharing best practices with all 18 other momstown chapters across Canada
• A perfect balance between work and play.  We worked hard, we really did.  But we also got a chance to visit Chateau Des Charmes winery, enjoy mani/pedi's from Ah Bella Luna Mobile Spa and got some fabulous new head shots taken by CL Buchanan photography.

On the steps of Chateau Des Charmes winery

This conference was a game changer for many momstown chapter owners.  I can hardly wait for 2014 to arrive!  I am so proud of what was accomplished at this conference and ready for a great year ahead.  To find out how you can bring momstown to your community and join a group of incredible entrepreneurs, click here.