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PAGE 8, WHITBY FREE PRS i± SDAYý. OCTOBER 18, 1989 Eyton:e Canada must rise to -trade challenge By Kim Hawley Canada must rise to meet the challenge of world trade with an entrepreneural and innovative spirit. That was the message deli- vered by John Trevor Eyton, one of Canada's most notable busi- ness figures, at last week's meet- ing of the Oishawa Chamber of Commerce. And while the message was delivered to the more than 250 Chamber members and guests, it was also directed toward al Canadians. "On a proportional basis, we (Canada) are the world's top trading nation, with 30 per cent of our business volume devoted to international trade, reported Eyton, president and chief execu- tive officer of Brascan Ltd. Eyton also manages the Bronf- mans' $100-billion worth of North American assets and is a member of 24 boards of directors, including that of General Motors of Canada. SMALL BUSINESS WEEK EVENTS IN DURHAM REGION OCTOBER 22 -289 1989 LUNCIIEON & GUEBIT SPEAKER (Ken Ilarrngan, Preuident of Ford of Canada) Date: Friday, October 20 TMa= noon Locations HeydenBhore Pavillon, Whitby Spmonored b>': Whitby Chamber of Commerce Contact fer regintratlodWrnfemtlom Deb Fiip at the Whitby Chambar or Commerce (416) 668-4606 TRAINING IS YOUR DOOR TiO THE FUTURE (Open house and mini-seminar.) Date: Monday, Octobar 23 Timeas 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Opan bouse> 2 p.m. -.8 pm. (Mini-saminars) Locations Durham Collage, SimcoSt. N., Oshawa Sponsoeed hys Dürham Collage Contact f oe regntratlailfoesnmtiasa Sharon Babbs or Sherry Bassin at Durham College (416) 578-0210 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP Dates Monday, Octobar 23 Timeas 9 a.n. ta 4 p.m. LueStion: Grenada Restaurant, 1356 Kingston Rd., Pickaring Sponnored by: Ajax/Pickering Board of Trada Cuits $225 (members) or $295 (nan-mambars) Contact fer rglctra±ion~lfoeSmatkn Joanne Kiin at the Ajax/Pickering Board of Trude (416) 427-4470 or Barb Gardiner at (416) 439-2916 BUSUNES8 AFTER HOURS Date: Tuesda>'. Octdear 24 Timeas 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Loetlom Holiday Inn, Bloor . R, Oshawa Sponsored bys Oshawa Chambar of Commerce Contact fer raglutratIowwISomatior Doreen Smyth at the Oshawa Chambar of Commerce (416) 728-1683 "And it's trite to say, I know, but this rapidly changing world is making the world market more competitive day by day. We have to consider how Canada will repond to this." Supportina the .free-trqdp agreement between the United States and Canada, Eyton said, "It's there to secure and enhance trade in the U.S. market." Moving back to international trade, Eyton noted the business success of Japan, and the Euro- pean open nmarket. Refreshing memories of the ongoing growth of the Pacific Rim, Eyton said: "By the year 2000, the Pacific Rim will have 60 per cent of the world's population and will reç.resent 40 per cent of the wvorld's consumption. If we are to succeed in that market, we must stage a major campaign that will allow us to responcd to those challenges. In Eyton's view, the secret to that success lies in the entre- DINNER & GUST SPEAKR (Gordon Forward of Chaparral Steel, Texas -"I b. speaking on 'Changing Markets in the 9Y&«) Datt Thurada>', October 26 Tinus5 p.m. Lxom louCuflen Gardens, Whitby Co.qx.uoeed br :Faderi Business Davelopment Bank and the Durham Ragan Manufacturer.' Association Cont $36 par person Contactfer reglstratioufIfidrmatioaz Nancy Gazoa t DEMA (416) 434-1412 SMALL BUSINERE - MàANAG[NG FOR SUCCEW WORKSHOP (This avant will includa threa speakers and s continantal breakfast and lunch) Dats Prida>', Octder 27 Times 9 a.m. ta 1:45 p.m. Loeatloea Cullan Garden&, Whitby Spoe.oeed b>': Whitby Clmmber of Commerce Conta $45 (mambars) or $55 (non- mambars) Contactfor e glstationfinfoematianhu Dab Filip at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (416) 668-4506 WORKEIS' COMPENSATION CLAJMSMANAGEMENT WORKEHOP Dates Friday, October 27 Timm as m. to 4 pm. Locatiomu Ranch Bouse Restaurant, 89 Commercial Ave, Ajax Spou.oeed b>': AjaxlPickaring Board of Trade Conta $225 (mambr.) or $»95 (non-members) Contactfc reglntrmton/lnfoematlenz Joanne Kiain at tha Ajax/Piïckering Buard of Trade (416) 427-4470 or Baib Gardiner at (416) 439-2916 preneurial and enterpising spirit. Entpreneurial spirit, by Eyton's definition, means researching, developing and deli- vering unique products to the international market. Eyton caîls those companies and individuals who have deli- vered such unique products as "heroic Canadians. "In my view, we need more of them." .He added, "Japan spends more than any other country on research and development. They have more robots, more ever- thing." He continued by report- ing that Canada spends only an uncomparable 1.4 per cent of its dollars for research and develop- ment. To aid in Canada's success, Eyton said Canadian companies must concentrate on their strengtbs. "I think our mistake in the past bas been trying to do too much," be said. «We bave to pick out wbat we do best and focus on that,» he. told The Free Press after the luncheon meeting. Eyton also suggested that if Canadian businesses want to do business in other countries, they should be willing to be accommo- dating to those countries. "To have a partnership with, Japan, you need to speak Japanese. It lends to a tremen - WITH the help of neighbors, co-owners of the Lion anO. the Unicorn Audrey Kios and Fred Wood renovated the exterior of their establishment, in keeping with efforts to restore the century-old beauty of the downtowr. core. ARE DESK FEES LEAVI NG YOU A LITTLE SHORT You should consider the new 80/20 No Fees, addition ta our Flexcomn full commission program. dous advantage over other comn- petitors,» he cited as an example. Being accommodating is one of the commandments to Eyton, and it has aided, bis success in the corporate world. His other three command- mente include: be yourself; be simple in your approach; and be withl peop e ou respect and can have funwith. First and for most, he said, «Don't be fearful. The whole worid is changing, not just Canada." 0IMPROVING YOUR ODDS MATiAGAINST CANADA'S #1 KILLER. ,Wi*th a littie help from their friends By Kim -alY Renovations to a Whitby pub/ restaurant is truly a story of neighbors hel!ýping neighbors. TÈhe Lion- and the Unicorn, a traditional British pub and res- taurant in a century home at the corner of Coîborne and Green Sts., has undergone a major face- lift both inside and out. Co-owner Fred Wood concedes that the idea was sparked by a customer who frequents the establishment. Wood says the patron's idea drew interest from several residents and focal mer- chants who came forward to donate services and efforts. Co-owner Audrey KIos, who with Wood bought the restaurant earlier this year, says the project was in keeping with the town's efforts to restore the century-old beauty of the downtown core. KIos and Wood concentrated their efforts on completely rede- corating the interior of the Lion and the Unicorn, helping to create friendly atmosphere of an old British pub and restaurant. Cross Brother Tree Service tackled the job of removing the dying îvy fromn the outside walls. Polymar Paints--supplied the paints to re-do the building exterior. J.C.P Painting came through with the laborers to do the painting and to dlean and restore the brickwork. Now the Lion and the Unicorn looks better than ever, thanks t'O the help of neighbors who have taken pride in their town and who were wllling to extend a helpinghand. Thiere was no renovation per- formed on a another pub patron, the restaurant's ghost, which KIos and Wood affectionately cal "Martha." According to Wood, Martha does exist. "She moves things, like ash trayvsand g1lsses "says Wood. 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