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20 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, February 3, 2011 The Regional HALTON SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE Municipality of Halton More www.halton.ca Stand Out in a Crowd: Marketing Strategies for Success This event is where entrepreneurs and small business owners gather to share marketing strategies to help grow their business. Keynote speaker, Ron Buist, Canadian marketing guru and inventor of "Roll Up The Rim" will present Ì Tales from Under the Rim Canadian Marketing Magic Ì how a little donut shop grew into a Canadian institution. Plus, breakÌout sessions, panel discussions and networking. Registration deadline is $ebruary 1. Register early to avoid disappointment! Thursday, $ebruary , 11 Oakville Conference Centre 3 a.m. l 3 p.m. Register at ÌÌ eVt. 1 or .person www.halton.ca/businessevents. Blue & Green for the Big Game Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taVes and Ínancing options. Wed., $eb. Milton Public Library 3 l 3 p.m. person Consultant-on-Site Program: In partnership with the Halton Hills Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Georgetown Branch Library on Thurs., $eb. 1. Appointments must be booked in advance (no charge). Market Research: Identify the why and how of conducting market research for your business success. Wed., $eb. 3 Burlington Central Library 1 l 3 p.m. person Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taVes and Ínancing options. Wed., Mar. Burlington Central Library 3 l 3 p.m. person Consultant-on-Site Program: In partnership with the Milton Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Milton Public Library on Thurs., Mar. 3. Appointments must be booked in advance (no charge). Sales: Tips and strategies to help you communicate the features and beneÍts of your business to improve sales. Wed., Mar. Halton Regional Centre 3 l 3 p.m. person Items for Blue Box Items for GreenCart Items for Garbage k BoVed beverage containers k Plastic bottles k Aluminum food & pop cans k Aluminum foil k Wings (including bones) k Pizza k Paper plates & cups k Nachos & salsa k Plastic and Styrofoam plates & cups k Black & clear food trays k Chip bags Registration and preÌpayment for all seminars is reOuired as seating is limited. LCBO Bag It Back: Return items to The Beer Store for a refund of your deposit. Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. Join our online community. Get connected at www.halton.ca/business! Beer and wine bottles (glass, aluminum, plastic k *iOuor Tetra Pak k BagÌinÌBoV www.halton.ca/waste 2011 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar Gary Carr Regional Chair Halton Regional Meeting Schedule The Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar has everything residents need to know about waste collection in Halton Region and was mailed to homes starting (anuary . The Calendar is effective $ebruary and includes a schedule for Blue BoV, GreenCart, garbage, bulk and yard waste collection, information on the Halton Waste Management Site including important waste diversion programs like Take It Back! Halton. The calendar can also be found online at www.halton.ca/waste. If you have not yet received your calendar, please contact Halton Region by dialling 311 or order it online by visiting www.halton.ca/wastetools. Feb. 8 Health & Social Services Cmte Ì 3 a.m. Feb. 9 Admin & $inance Cmte Ì 13 p.m. Feb. 16 Regional Council Ì 3 a.m. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca. 040211 Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. ronte Road -akville -ntario *M * k "ial or ÌÌ k Toll $ree ÌÌÌ k TT7 ÌÌ k www.halton.ca