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Page 8, Whiby Free Press, Wednesday, Auguat 16, 1995, Econoinist is showcwase speaker The Durham Rogion Manufacturers Association will hast its second annual trado showcase and cinner meeting o n Thursday, Sept. 21, at General Sikorski Hall, 1551 Stevenson Rd. N., Oshawa. Koynote speaker will be economist Nuala Beck, author of 'Shftlng Gemr: Thrlving ln the New Economy' and Excelerate: Growing in the New Economy.' Her cÃ"mpýany has' conducted research on the -new economy,' including detailed studios of 339 U.S. and Canadian industries. Cost of a display in the showcase (3 te 6:30 p.m.) is $200. for memnbers ($250 for non-members), and cost of dinner (7:30 p.m.) is $45 for members ($55 for non-members). Bock will speak at 6:30 p.m. ýFor more information, caîl the association, at 436-5818.' Community ased usiness develo p Ment p rogram. underway KCeeping fi ABOUT 80 children took part in a meent 'Fitwalk' held by Kids Campus Daycare. Photo by Jeremy Drem, VVhltby FrSe ro 1 Accouts wlth the uew oser ln mind -- Afirgf ,*no fa ouveaà S 6*/rY $25Vnr nth - 30 hrs/mtdh $45 On-site Setup' & Demo or nfh - lOOhrs/mth $35 PI!ck-up. Sel lnll3thontrct NOW TILL SEPT 30, PlasMoe TeIrMon (905)728-98641 Enterpreneurially-minded unemployment recipients in Durham Reglon have the opportunity te, start their own small business under the Self Employment Assistance program now underway. Sponsored by the Canadi an Job Strategies (CJS) branch cof the Canada Empîcyment Centre in Oshawa, SEA offers residents reoeiving UI payments a chance te participate in a learning program mixing in-clase training with the client's own hands-on business start-up. The program aims te help the unemployed create their own job and is being offered in many regions cf Canada. Locally over the last two years, more than 100 new businesses have started in the regioni with excellent results. 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Next, a series of semninars are held over a four-week period. The focus is less theoretical and academic than traditional text- book-driven education. It coricentrates . on action-learning and practical hands-on exploration of the information and, skills required to successfully launch a new venture. The emphasis is on low-cost/no-, HomeÇap,reneurs wil hold open house- The Durham 1Homeproneur Group will celebrate its second anniversary with an open house and exhibitor trade fair on Wednesday, Aug. 23,2 to 8 p.m., at Annandale Golf and Country Club, Pickering Village, Ajax. The cost to be an exhibitor ls $20. For more informnation, cati Carol E. Kudia at 905-420-7556 or 905-619-9500. TRADESMEN CONTRACTI Ucenced Electncal & Plumbing Serving Durham for over 12 years C04U ROGER BILL (905) 242-0075 (905) 985-2386 cost ideas, as many cf the trainees may net have acoess te large amounts cf capital te, start their new businesses. The group learning sessions feature some of the best- street level business training available. The seminars focus on such key issues as low costlno cost marketing and advertising ideas, selling techniques, proper business plan development, 'strategic planning, personal budgeting, finance, cash flow management and time management te name a few. The four-week- training stint ends with a trade show wihlch allows ail members cf the group te display their business. Third, a locally based business advisor works with participants, one-on-one, every month by conducting a series cf on-site consultations. The role cf the advisor is flot se much that cf consultant -bute-rather that cf coach, acoording te Tim Maloney cf Newport Training Group fInc. Trhe final aspect cf the program, is the networking that takes place among participants. For more imormation, oel Maloney at 668-4506. CIM to offer careerqr counselling The Durham Region Branch cf the Canadian Institute cf Management will hold their annual registration and career counselling night on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Durham College.- Boom C320, commencing at 6 p.m. The institute's courses prepare current and aspiring managers te, contribute directly 'tu their employers' bottom-line profitability by ensuring a well- trained background in the most cun'ent management theories and practioes. Members cf the branch executive will answer questions from prospective students. Anyone interested in the program but unable te attend may caIl 434-7669. 122 Albert St. 721-7506 AJAX: 50 'Commercial Ave. 619-1473 COBOURG: 72 King St. W. 372-4744 Saturday & evening appointments. available. FREE initial consultation. JAMES R. YANC Mý% ...- ..-- M- ... .1.808.q -- ". usuel agur au loyvol3yfmwju F«11 Accest Local Coli (Ajax#) -- Ore hie Bited Softwai -1