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PAGE 8% WMTBY fl R PIE8W VMMSDAY UNssi1»2 " '~Ti~ (~1'tT *v';yr' urgner Durha'm joint-venture -boo-ký to bdistributed wordwd 'Profits through Joint, Venturing in Durham Region,' a book featuring over â80 Du ra manufacturrs looldng fer joint ventures, will be distributed worldwide, says Pat Olive, cùmmaissioner - c f economiic development for Durham Region. "For over six mentheý, a research team han' been 'actively canvassing manufacturera in four industriel g -u ne (seven sectors) te find those linterested in some type cf joint venturing. It wasnt an easy tasik, lesays Olive. Joint - venturing is more coenmon in Europe than North America .and to, many--Durham &=%me the idea and advantages of a joint business, vmxture was a new and sometimes disturbing thought~ says Olive. 71t, took rtience, peruvetance and a lote time te personally contact ail firme in thé seven industriel- sectors covered te date. Th9 is i an ongoing program and new sectors wiil be contacted In the near future for, inclusion in this exciting and potentially profitable .program," Baya Olfi. The loose-leaf "Profite flureugh Joint- Venturing' book bas- three sections; Durham Profile, Company Profiles ýand' Response Sheets. .As the book will be distributed te all of Canadas trade offices abroa4, Ontario r vernment offices both local and foreign,. plus some fereign commercial offices located ini Canada, the -book had te soU Durham Regio n as a- good industrial- area, provide meaningfual data on ail of the featured manufacturera and provide a means Of communication between government contacts and either tMe eonomic development depatetc uhmor the The ata ase on the manufacturers was received from comleted survey ferma sent te, frein the following sectors: àuteparts and auto mnanufacturing, health care and r hamaceticas, ,aeroepace/ efnc/omuncations and alsticslpackaging. The survey formn mailed to, ver 200 firms was co-ordinated, byJas Montgomery Consultants Olber many .mýeetings with the Dturham -Regien 'manufacturers 4ssociation, both Ontario and fbderal governrent. officiais, Durham College representaties. iind, the local 'Canada Empicyment and Immigration ~Thesreyfm aaked fer the .~p cf infotion equreby foregn conamerical, officers mn their constant searclifor business oppetuniiesfer Canadian flrms. Teook e includes 'vital information, on over 80 Durham firme Petrie:o Lost training will affect competitiveness of regional business Durham Region ACT held its sixth annual general meeting on. May 27, 'at Cullen1 Gardens in Whitby. Keynete speaker was, Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond. Her speech covered» the 'formation of the Oshawa & District Advisory Council .._on . Econonuc. Development (ACED). Oine cf the goals cf the council wiil be te encourage business and industry te relocato teo the,.region and take advantage cf the local warkforce. . Iurham Region ACT ie on e of 57 céýnmuity industrial training, conmittee that operate mn Qntarioà'nd aefunded *by. beth the fed" ,land provincial governments. .ACT- spent $2.5 miflion last fiscal year on, training both unemployedý people for skiiled trade occupations and upgrading the sidil and knowledge levels for -employed werkers. ACT'J.*retiring, chair .David' Petrie, voiced' greât concern> that the federal governmment bas decided te virtuay cease funding for any training for'skiils upgrading for the employed worker in this 199»t3 fiscal year. The rediuction by the federal govrnm ent. means Durbam teoaemployed workers will lose approximately 8.5 mflon man-houre cof training. compared te lastyersaid Petrie. 1% ls training, will- affect, the competitivenoss cof regional. business and could, help increase' the already. large numbers. o f. unmpoydand Weifiare"" rec~iensinour, municipalities, Petrie and other speaers, urged regiognal and municipal govermoents, businews and industry and indivi"hi emp.loyees te contact -local-'MPs and express their concerne with the government's-- decision te drastically reduce training dollars for the emploewokore THINKLNG ABOUT How You-CAÀN GET A BETTER DEAL ON YouR MORTGAGE? WONDERINd\\F You COULD BE, MAKING MORE ON YOUR TERM INVESIMENTS? HIIOPING THur LUCK IS HEADED YOUR WAY? UPTO !' iOfIf money matters have been on your mind, charged by your existing institution and making an So corne into our nearest branch today We want NA fthen head into Hongkong Bank of Canada. appraisal of your property at absolutely no charge, to help you get ahead. Beécause from April 15 through to if required. M June 30, 1992, we're offering some very And on GICs, deals like bonus interest of 1/8%Y Hongkonig Bank of-Canada 1200 Dinidax Sfrev' Phonie: 666-2300~ special deals on- our 20120 Mortgage and Guaranteed Investment Certifiâates. Deals like giving you 1/4%, off for conventional first mortgâges',with terms of 1-2 years closed.- 1/8% off for terms of3-5 yearg closed. And waiving our transfer-fees, paing Mp to $150 for penalty fees on deposits over $5,000 with a minimum 1 year term. And a 1/4% bonus for GICs over $25,000 with a minimum. i year term. Plus, if you're just feeling lucky, corne into one of our branches and enter for a chance to win one of 4 trips for 2 to Hong Kong. No purchase required. J-" I RICK F[NrNEY'S .Sheil station at Thk n d Dundas held a'fmrasn day for Sc Childron's opitali day. Bria Cole (above) ,sud ,the Statiou's other em#ployeea donned tuxedoS, s"d there were games, prizes, refreshneuts and a car wash,with ail -proceeds goiug to the hospitaL, Photo byMark Rosmor, Whitby Fr.. r... CORPORATION 0F THE' TOWN 0F WHITBY 192FINAL TAX NOTICE The thirdinstalment cf taxes for 1992 is due and payable June 15, 1992.lIfpyment is not reeived by the dueatenaty wil be added on dm .fltclay of defauft and the first day of e achclendar menth se long as non-payaent continues. at the rate of 1-1/4% per month, or par t iereof. If you have net received a tex bill and you are respensible for payment, please contac the Tex Departrnent at 668-5803te. ebtair, the necessary Information. Taxes mab.adatny Whitby bank without collectoncharges, or et the Munldtpàl Office, 57.5 RFossand RPoad East. Whitby, Ontadeo. In addition, If you are a TD Banik customner, taxes may b. paid by telephone through TO Benkfine. LYNN PIKE SUPERVISOR OF REVENUE 1 -l