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20 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday May 5, 2006 The Regional ON TRACK Let Your Future Begin Here! Municipality of Halton On Track is a 10-week program offered free of charge. It will help you gain the skills you need to find and keep a job! In addition you will receive: 2 High School Credits Computer Training WHMIS Certification Next Burlington Session begins.... May 23, 2006 (space is still available) Take Advantage of this Opportunity!! For further information contact Margaret Springle at 905-825-6000, ext. 4626 or margaret.springle@halton.ca assistance with childcare and transportation may be available Upcoming Seminars, Workshops and Events Starting a Small Business Information Seminars: Mon., May 8 (afternoon session) and Wed., May 24 (evening session). Right From the Start Up: A seminar series for entrepreneurs who are thinking about or who have just started their own business. Aspiring entrepreneurs can attend any or all of the seminars. May 9: May 16: May 23: May 29: How to Create a Clear Business Vision and Business Plan 10 Low-Cost Marketing Tools How to Cost and Price Your Products for Profits Understanding Financial Statements, Developing Sales Projections and Cash Flow Forecasts. Get Your Garden Growing! Spring Compost Give Away at the Halton Waste Management Site Monday, May 8 ­ Saturday, May 13 8:00 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. While quantities last Thanks to the participation efforts of Halton residents in the Region's yard waste diversion program, Halton Region is once again proud to offer the rich, garden-friendly compost to the residents of Halton. FOURTH LINE Halton Region ­ McMaster University Learning Series: A learning opportunity for senior executives. On Thu., May 18 ­ "Managing Your Intellectual Property." On Wed., June 7 ­ "McMaster Manufacturing Research InstituteTurning Ideas into Innovation." Exporting Your Services to the United States ­ What You Should Know: An export seminar on Thu., May 18, designed exclusively for service-based companies interested in beginning or expanding their export sales to the United States. Business Plan Competition: Win up to $1,000 for writing a business plan! Open to all secondary school students. Deadline for submissions from schools: June 2, 2006. Taxation Essentials for Small Business: A two-hour session that covers small business tax issues on Tue., June 6. Building a Marketing System: Learn how to build a marketing system that will relentlessly generate revenues for your business on Wed., June 7. Maximizing Your Business with the Internet: A seminar to help businesses improve their market potential, operational effectiveness and business profitability through online means on Tue., June 20. Contact us for more information on these events and how to register. REGIONAL RD 25 All Halton households are welcome to collect a maximum of seven bags (or equivalent) of compost. Residents are responsible for shovelling and bagging their own compost. Please bring your own bags/containers and shovel. Non-perishable food items or cash donations will also be gratefully accepted on behalf of Halton area food banks. (REG DERRY RD GUELPH LINE RD 7) BRITANN IA RD HWMS 5400 Regional Rd 25 BASE LIN E TREMAINE RD LOWER ETR 407 TRAFALGAR RD (REG RD 3) ETR 40 7 DUNDAS BRONTE RD ST (REG RD 5) UPPER MI DDLE RD NE A AW G YA VD BL QEW Halton Physician Appreciation Week Halton Physician Appreciation Week runs from May 1-5, 2006. Now in its fourth year, the week serves as an opportunity for us to say `thank you' to the doctors who practise here and to let them know how much we value and appreciate the care they provide which is so important to the health and well-being of our community. Since it began in 2002, Halton's Physician Recruitment Initiative has resulted in over 60 new family doctors practising in Halton; however, we still require more than 30 new family physicians to Chairman meet the needs of our residents. If you would like to find out more about Joyce Savoline Halton Region's Physician Recruitment Program, or Halton Physician Appreciation week, contact Angela Sugden-Praysner, Physician Recruitment Coordinator, 905-825-6000, ext. 7929. Halton Waste Management Site 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Regular hours of operation Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (excluding Statutory holidays) Spring Cleaning? We Can Help! Bring your reusable clothing and household items to the Salvation Army Depot at Halton's Waste Management Site. A Community Partnership That Works! Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Wednesday, May 10 9:30 a.m. - Regional Council Meeting Monday, May 22 - Offices closed for Victoria Day 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca