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•T he IFP• H alton H ills, Thursday, Septem ber 5, 2013 35 09 08 13 The Regional Municipality of Halton Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Compost Give Away Saturday, September 14, 2013 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Halton Waste Management Site 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton HWMS 5400 Regional Rd 25 Halton Waste Management Site 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Thanks to the participation of Halton residents, approximately 31,000 tonnes of yard waste was collected last year and turned into rich, garden-friendly compost. Halton residents are invited to come to our fall Compost Give Away and pick up some of this compost as a "thank you" for diverting this usable material away from the All Halton households are welcome to collect a maximum of seven bags (or equivalent) of compost. Please bring your own containers (garbage bags, yard waste bags, reusable containers, trailer, etc.) and shovel. Residents are responsible for shoveling and bagging their own compost. Non-perishable food items or cash donations will be gratefully accepted on behalf of Helpful Hint: When applying compost to your gardens, ensure you blend it with topsoil Cleaning up? We can help! bulbs, pesticides, cleaners and other hazardous products to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Halton Waste Management Site. Maximum 20 litres per visit. No commercial loads accepted. For a list of acceptable materials and helpful hints, visit www.halton.ca/hhw. Follow us on Twitter @HaltonRecycles and read our blog at www.haltonrecycles.ca. We're sharing great information about Halton's waste management programs like Compost Give #HaltonCompost Stay Connected! 09 08 13 The Regional Municipality of Halton Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Halton Small Business Centre Upcoming Business Seminars & Programs Do you know your North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) facts? The Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment and Halton Region's Economic Development Division are pleased to present Exporting to the United States: A North American Free Trade (NAFTA) Documentation Seminar. This seminar will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road in Oakville. Cost: $35 (includes HST and Breakfast). Are you a Canadian business who wants to expand your export markets or who is ready to export? The Halton Export Forum, being held on Thursday, November 14 is an opportunity to network with government and export service providers, learn of export support programs and gain insight into the current state of Ontario exports. The event will feature local companies telling their exporting stories; break-out sessions on a variety of export topics and networking. Starting a Small Business Seminar: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, Wed., Sept 11 Milton Public Library, Main Library 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $25/person Marketing - Research and Cost Effective Ideas: Identify why and how conducting market research can impact your business success and learn some cost effective ideas to market your business. Wed., Sept 18 Burlington Central Library 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $25/person First Steps in Exporting: Understanding the resources, programs and services available to potential exporters including export readiness, market research, export planning and practical issues. Wed., Sept 25 Halton Regional Centre 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. No cost, but registration is required Starting a Small Business Seminar: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, Wed., Oct 9 Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $25/person Financial Basics: Understanding Financial sheets and tools to analyze them. Wed., Oct 23 Milton Public Library, Main Library 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $25/person Getting Started Information Session: is a one hour overview of all the rules and regulations you need to know about if you are starting a business in Halton. Staff will guide you through a checklist for starting a new business which you can take home. These are casual, informative Every Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) - General Information Session: program, a review of the application process and evaluation and eligibility criteria. (Canadian based on character and a great business plan of up to $15,000 for young entrepreneurs between 18 and 39 years of age who are looking to start their own full-time small business.) 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month in 2013 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. Join our online community. Get connected at www.haltonsmallbusiness.ca! On this day 20 years ago I married my best friend, and I love you just as much today if not more. You have made my life such a joy by being an amazing husband and a great father to our 3 children Brandon, Brittany and Brooke and I look forward to many more wonderful years together. Sept. 4, 1993 - Sept. 4, 2013 Roger & Sherrie Spriggs Happy 20th Anniversary Roger Love always, Sherrie