GMIST- Edge of the Wedge

October 5, 2009

3 day – GMIST – Edge of the Wedge program
We invite you to pass this message along to those staff, association members and local businesses who you think might benefit from this training. Spaces available for October 2009 sessions!
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Fall GMIST Courses

September 17, 2009

As fall is fast approaching…so is our upcoming GMIST – Edge of the Wedge course. This program is jam packed with leading edge tools to help you learn new ways to market and expand your tourism business with partnerships and niche market experiences.
The next GMIST Edge of the Wedge course will be offered in [...]

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Terri McCulloch shares her experience at GMIST – Edge of the Wedge

June 10, 2009

Terri McCulloch shares her experience at GMIST- Edge of the Wedge program. Terri is involved with The Bay of Fundy tourism in New Brunswick and her blog can be found on http://www.bayoffundytourism.com or http://bayoffundy.blogspot.com

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GMIST June Newsletter is out!

June 4, 2009

If you missed it! Click the image to view an online version of the newsletter.  If you want to get added to the GMIST mailing list then please e-mail info@gmist.ca and ask to get put on our mailing list!

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Edge of the Wedge Video

June 3, 2009
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Jill Vandal – A facilitator for Beacons of Effective Sustainable Tourism

May 29, 2009

Jill Vandal and D’Arcy McKittrick, both Partners in the Tourism Company, are looking forward to facilitating the B.E.S.T. Workshops. They bring an in-depth understanding of the day to day operating realities of tourism businesses across Canada along with the ability to lead practical and effective training sessions. Jill Vandal is the primary author and [...]

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D’Arcy McKittrick – A facilitator for Beacons of Effective Sustainable Tourism

May 29, 2009

D’Arcy McKittrick is an experienced management consultant who combines an extensive and varied consulting background with private sector management experience in the tourism industry. He has worked across Canada, in parts of the United States, the Caribbean, South America, Europe and Africa on a broad range of projects including natural heritage attractions, ecotourism programs and [...]

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Edge of the Wedge- A map of graduates from 2008-2009

May 28, 2009

Take a peek at other organizations and businesses that have taken part in the Edge of the Wedge program in 2008-2009.
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Funding is available to those who qualify!

May 5, 2009

ACOA provides 50% assistance for the GMIST Edge of the Wedge course to qualified Atlantic Canadian tourism operators for tuition, travel, meals, and accommodations.  Qualified?  After submitting your travel claim, you’ll pay just $499.50 for registration and save on travel and accommodation expenses.  You may qualify for a further 25% from your provincial tourism [...]

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Celes Davar – A facilitator for Edge of the Wedge

May 4, 2009

Celes Davar owns and operates Earth Rhythms, Inc. His company is located on the south boundary of Riding Mountain National Park in southern Manitoba. Celes specializes in delivering a variety of year-round experiences that involve bringing guests face to face with chefs, artists, musicians, aboriginal teachers, yoga practitioners, guides, naturalists, agricultural producers, and [...]

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