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Oct Region sponsoring seminar on exporting Whether the individual is experiencing a mid-life cri- sis, the stress of aging parents, divorce, or job loss, Whetstone stresses that these are all normal parts of life. Counselling, she says, is a means of helping people deal with life's with life's changes, while at the same time identifying how to get more out of life and personal rela- tionships. "lt is really a gentle process of self-awareness The Region of Halton Business Development Department, in conjunction with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade will hold a work- shop on the 'Basics of Exporting' on Wed. Oct. 13th.. The seminar, to be held at the Halton Regional CentreAuditorium on Bronte Road, starts at 8:30 a.m. and will nm to 1:30 pm. A light lunch will be provid- CentreAuditorium on Bronte Road, starts at 8:30 a.m. For more information and registration, call 825-6300 and will run to 1:30 pm. A light lunch will be provid-, or fax 825-8839. S ervzce ofers coaching to deal with problems (Continued from page 10) comes in," she says. "We're change experts. We can help people walk themselves through change." - Are you considering starting a business? Have you recently start- ed one? The Oakville Chamber of Commerce's monthly - Starting a Business Panel - can provide you with expert advice - FREE! What do subscribers to the Oakville Beaver and over 100 mer- chants in town have in common? Free help available to entrepreneurs through panel By LIZ CAMPBELl. Special to the Beaver They're all going to benefit fmm a new card available through the 'Oakville Card' will get users discounts at local businesses ,7 'ro'iijitt , 2if,9iiiit::h-1-l Day” t . Egan” sriiiiii.sf..ef i -11 pm “a“ t - 'itf,fe! mu ti),ilflli,?.t, 'LV8 th. {Family MR'S /CO(/LD $55 HOWARD WA! tr/tt A TRIPLE A special panel is being orga- *tfttei'tt6ttttrttf '0" ke.' l99 7 'spj.,iit,i'f 0$.95. l ss!?.' iiiilf . ie, IND“ _ Aer REMEMBER IF IT't LOCAL TODAY, IT't tthMt AFTER h OCTOBER 4TH. gt "27, 1 " Wings fee MU. Fantasy Sports Pool A mom f, 7, a, ' "Oktoberfest OOM-PA-PA-PARTY we» T1E$0ht, 03.12 sum 'Pool' Ugandan WAY, OCT. 28 Stan: - C Your Team Cfeht Hallow 'en Rained. Mr then Me to win. Home!" moms BUFFET Every Friday a Saturday at Midnight only I 1.99 MOM Tummt' 7:30 tr, start. 110. Gentry . win cash ' prizes "8.8all sl1l',ehyt,5hf,,7. tt '/ltgt,tt . U60“ nized for Oct. 27th as part of Small Business week. Featuring an assortment of experts in fields such as finance, law, marketing, and human resources. this session will be held at the Oakville Central Library at 7:30 p.m. Oakville Beaver to its subscribers. Using this card, residents will be able to get discounts if they support their community and shop at Oakville stores. These include 5-20% off the purchase price, free GST and PST in some outlets or hee entrees, appetiz- ers or desserts at participating restau- ip1f fiiijliii "New Country” Night with tine Dancing Instruction Plus "cm: Night Out M450“ ed The seminar will cover such topics as finding export opportunities, banking issues, customs issues, finding the right distribution channels and how government can help you export. The registration fee is $35 plus GST. which helps you come to an understanding of how you perceive the world and your role in it," she says. Whetstone acknowledges that the economic and social climate of our times creates a backdrop that makes family life challenging. Counselling, she believes, can offer the individual the "coaching" he or she needs to meet life on a positive note. Halton Counselling Service plans to offer group awn selling in the future as well. It is located at 341 Kerr St. Suite 200. Vi/tilk). m jtcpygr "Ad, 532:, ngh t ' pm. til dose '2 In: 1 ngs' 'Bahama'x my Giveaway” TWO” m. a ttttttS A temporary card will be distribut- ed through some participating mer- chants in the next few weeks to enable Oakville residents to experi- ence the advantages of the Oakville Card. The experts won't waste much time talking! The format is set so you can ask the questions YOU want and get the information YOU need. As well, an informa- tion table will be set up featuring publications pertinent to starting a t8h'ijFl, il? M MOM. , h'l tttles"; 'itly ttl If WE PE DIAL/N6 HIE CPOCKEPS‘ NEXT 000? IT't STILL 555-0964. IF WE'RE MAKING A ttWt CALL OUT " 09/11/70 416, If! Aer 905 OR 416 Ji1',ltirttf, t2/i'iit,t'l'ii' ”ram " Party IV a Dancing 'til 2:00 am Always prize giveaways. "_---' 84-4-1189 open 7Aarstt-e* u_h-r-ad6not It's a complete circle he: t fuis_),,1,_lsi,,sis,sss-s-s 'bet Sgt r Oakville Town Centre I. Oakville W with Mr, [army Smith 'tlasik Rock!” 210 North Service Rd., THE OAKVILLE BEAVER says Unable to attend the October session? The Chamber's Small Business Committee presents monthly panels at the Chamber offices (170 Country Squire Pe. Just call the Chamber at 845-6613 to obtain the date and time of the next session. Patricia Chrastina of Prosellex, the company which won an Ontario Community Newspaper Association award for the concept. "The mer- chants get new customers; the cus- tomers save money and have the con- venience of shopping in their home community, and everyone gets to business. The Chamber's - Starting a Business in Oakville - book will be available along with the Ontario government's "Starting a Business in Ontario Book". "r%otr-terrrttrrt-tteo.rqs but” Eng-cum um CEILING FLAT swimm MONACO CUSTOM I" AND W" ALUMMUM ”we.“ VENETIAN BLINDS 'm..~0h~umn~u OAKVILLE - Under New Management 134 Lakeshore Rd. W. (Lakeshore W. 5. Kerr St.) 842-0032 Man -Fn 9am -9pm -Sat9aot-6ptrt LOR SAVE LATEX SATIN Nrt.ct b4 haw! moor“ and mung room: an. Mush an - than up ”mutant ut pm: amour! 11227: , I , run- A. Bat. ha in enjoy the Beaver almost for free How? "The cost of a subscription pays for itself the first time you buy a pizza and get a discount on your oil change," explains Roy Chrastina of Pmsellex. A small booklet provides a com- plete list of the participating mer- chants and these include fast food outlets, fine dining establishments, flower shops, automobile service out- lets, children's clothing and toys, household appliances, linens, gifts, clothing and much more. And the list is growing so regular updates will be provided in the Beaver. Encouraging residents to patronize local businesses is an important part of the promotion. "After all, how upset would you be if your favorite store had to close?" says Carol Mair of Balloon Experts. "We need to support our neighbours, our friends, our commu- nity." "After all, how upset would you Merchants honoring the new be if your favorite store had to Oakville Card will display a big red close?" says Carol Mair of Balloon decal with a hand holding a bright Experts. "We need to support our blue card bearing the logo "Shop neighbours, our friends, our commu- Locally". It's a good symbol; both nity." merchant and customers get a helping Mair actively champions indepen- 'hand and Oakville deserves a hand dent Oakville business which was for getting involved. INSIOCI DQCOIAIW! FABRIC VALANCES In . vi! ot 't','.S3','N'l, Wand /r was; b/Au/ve LONG DIN/MICE In "f" 0/? "o" THEN mg AREA COM. 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"People are looking for a reason to shop locally," says Lynn Scott of Pick of the Crop, a children's toy and book store. "The card has lots of quality merchants going into it so it’s a no- lose situation. People will be getting a really good deal." Subscribers will not only get the card but they also receive a bonus of over 100 coupons for one-time free gifts, extra savings and special pro- motions from area shops and services, WOT WILL All Tglt - C0CT tlt? " 8lt?(IM 2..'.Sit.'.l [tit.'.?..'?..'.', r /rt'srfss?s'/ 'oe ' ey teel Aigr $ttitii' aw' Elise atm m. 2ete MW' w ....000 Ea 0.... ME Fe', GiW" siiiggr iiiti52' iitiiEii' _ titiiiWi' - Eigt - tlili52' no... nun.» BE agar a it3ifit k aigr con-nun talt' on" n F [l kSk' y tM ........... 1iitit2' ttat' aigig _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii' 2i'iiiiiilair" . 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