Emerging Trends:
What's Driving Consumers? 

Monday, October 20th 6pm - 8:30pm
St. George's Banquet Hall

"As retail industries face dramatic changes in consumer behaviour, intense international competition, new technologies and a radically changing customer base, it's clear that new strategies are essential" - Ryerson School of Retail Management

The Waterloo Region Small Business Centre is excited to bring you another innovative and exciting event!

 The Emerging Trends: What's Driving Consumers? event will feature keynote speaker
Rainer Mueller, CEO of Williams Fresh Cafe.
 

There is a new world out there!

In an era of cut backs and market slowdowns, there are retailers and service providers that are defying the odds and experiencing unprecedented growth. What is it that sets them apart and why are consumers so hungry for what they offer? This presentation explores emerging trends and directs retailers and service providers on how to capitalize on attracting, finding and keeping customers in this new world.

Who is Rainer Mueller?

An accomplished visionary, Rainer Mueller holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Williams Fresh Cafe, one of Canada's fast casual restaurant leaders. His field of expertise includes executive level corporate leadership, development strategy, project management, operations systems review, and site selection consultation/commercial real estate negotiations. With more than 25 years of retail and service industry development experience, he previously held the position of Vice President of Development at Cora Breakfast & Lunch and Director of Development at M&M Meat Shops - two iconic and award winning Canadian enterprises.

This exciting event will take place Monday, October 20th, 2014 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at St. George's Banquet Hall in Waterloo. 

Bring your business cards for a chance to win a door prize and for some valuable networking with like-minded small business owners across Waterloo Region! 

Light refreshments will be provided and a cash bar will be open. Register early as seating is limited! Tickets are $20 per person.

 

Register Now!