Tough economic times offer opportunities to move your business and organization forward, and not only survive but thrive in the years ahead.

That’s the key message Joe Constance will bring to a one-half day workshop, “7 Keys to Surviving & Thriving,” from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 5 in the Town Center Conference Room.

Hosted by the Chamber, Constance’s workshop is designed for owners, managers and key employees with responsibility and authority to make key changes to move their business forward.

The workshop will cover seven key areas, including:

Managing Yourself (it all starts here)

Solving Problems as a team and thinking creatively

Cutting expenses (and important ones not to cut, e.g. the Chamber)

Increasing revenues and net income

Building and strengthening relations with key partners

Customer service essential, and

Developing your individual plan to make needed changes to move your company forward.

Constance has presented to Chamber members before. His “Customer Service Eagles” seminar last fall was sold out and received outstanding reviews from all participants. His programs are very participation-oriented, and deliver ideas that are directly applicable to your business.

The cost of the seminar is $59 per person for Chamber member businesses now through Friday; $69 after Friday. A $10 per person discount is offered for groups of four or more from the same company. The rate for non-members is $69 per person through Friday; $79 after Friday. To register call the Chamber at 437-4561.

Founded in 1998 by Joe Constance, Constant Training provides consulting, customized workshops, program design, keynote speeches and training delivery services to its clients. Constance has owned and operated nine different companies where he gained significant managerial and hands-on experience. His combination of sales, managerial, and training experience provides the foundation for Constant Training’s intense customer focus. Constance facilitates workshops in a fun, relaxed and interactive way.

He has his master’s degree with a focus in adult education from Northern Michigan University and currently resides in Marquette, Mich. with his wife, Ann, and two sons.