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32 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 31, 2006 Business Oakville Beaver The Halton Region Business Development Centre is offering the Maximizing Your Business with the Internet seminar to teach entrepreneurs how to use the web to their advantage. This three -hour intensive seminar will give business owners a good foundation to help them start their online business or create a website as a complementary marketing tool for their business. The seminar is on Tuesday, June 20, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road in Oakville. BUSINESS EDITOR: ROD JERRED · Phone 905-845-3824 (ext. 5559) Fax 905-337-5567 email editor@oakvillebeaver.com · WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2005 Halton Region hosts Internet seminar for entrepreneurs The fee for the seminar is $30. "New business owners understand the importance of having a website, but many don't know how to get started or how to use their Web sites effectively," said John Davidson, Director of Business Development at Halton Region. "This seminar helps entrepreneurs move beyond the basics to learn how to strategically use the Internet to launch or grow their businesses." Jemma Fong of InSite Creations, Web Design and Development, will be facilitating the seminar. Fong has successfully positioned many companies and organizations progressively in their marketplaces. InSite Creations brings both a Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer perspective to entrepreneurs. They have created a strong client base of effective web projects resulting in increased business and awareness for many of their clients since 1995. "As a non-technical person, I received a great deal of useful information regarding websites and their design and operation," said an attendee from Partners in Progress, who was at a previous seminar with InSite Creations. "Two matters stand out in my mind: the importance of having one's website appear at the beginning of web searches, and the amount of analysis that can be done on traffic visiting a Web site." The seminar will be presented from two points of view--the user's and the site owner's. Topics to be covered will include how to effectively research and perform a competitive analysis when planning your own business site; how to search the Internet properly; how to get started on the web; and how to keep up with technology. For more information or to register, contact the Halton Region Business Development Centre at 905825-6000, toll free 1-8664HALTON, TTY 905-8259833 or go to www.halton.ca/business. SPOTLIGHT Chisholm Educational Centre An innovative high school, after-school program, psychology practice & summer school hisholm is not your average private school. For over 35 years, Chisholm has redefined the meaning of private education. The Chisholm Academy High School was designed to provide an opportunity for students with learning difficulties to attend a private school with a focus on learning at their personal skill levels and individual accomplishments. The Chisholm Collegiate transformed the teaching of High School Credit courses by allowing students to complete individual credits and define personal timetables. The Chisholm Educational Clinic was the first setting that taught reading, mathematics and study skills in a prescriptive manner with individual educational plans. The Chisholm Summer School program was also innovative by offering classes for elementary and secondary student during July AND/OR August. The Psychology Practice of Dr. Howard Bernstein & Associates has supported all Chisholm services with the assessment and counselling required to maximize the success of students who attend Chisholm or other public and private schools. Today, the Chisholm staff of nearly 100 professionals sees over 1200 students annually in all of Chisholm Programs. Call Chisholm Centre to take a tour and meet with a senior staff member in order to learn about all our exciting alternatives. Chisholm is a well-established professional organization, and we have never forgotten our mission, "To assist parents and students in understanding and accomplishing realistic and successful personal goals." Oakville's C Oakville Wal-Mart hosts Walk for Miracles June 11 Wal-Mart is hosting its third annual Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles on June 11, with all proceeds going to the Children's Miracle Network. The event, held in all 255 Canadian Wal-Mart stores, including Oakville's Wal-Mart, 234 Hays Blvd., lets customers turn their shopping trip into a fundraising walkathon, tracking the steps they take in the store to help raise money to fund critical hospital equipment, ambulance services, research, education programs and specialty services at children's hospitals across the country. The event runs from 8 a.m. ­ 8 p.m. "Locally, we're very focused on making a difference in the community and having fun in the process," said store manager, Randy Powers. "Wal-Mart Canada has become one of the nation's top supporters of children's hospitals, with a commitment to directing funds raised locally to the nearest Children's Miracle Network hospital. On June 11th, our customers will be making a difference just by showing up and showing their support for children's health." Since 1994, Wal-Mart Canada has raised and donated more than $15 million to Children's Miracle Network. In 2004, the fundraising Walk for Miracles raised more than $1 million. This year, in addition to in-store walks on June 11, Wal-Mart Canada is holding outdoor walkathons in Toronto, London, Winnipeg and Calgary to benefit children's hospitals. To join the Wal-Mart Walk for Miracles, register at www.walmartwalkformiracles.ca or call 1-866-475-6565. Bright orange Wal-Mart Walk for Miracle awareness bracelets will be on sale leading up to the in-store events, when stores will also sell Children's Miracle Network balloon icons with all proceeds going to Children's Miracle Network. Free t-shirts, pedometers and gift bags will be available instore to walk participants. INFO AT A GLANCE... CHISHOLM CENTRE LOCATION: 1484 CORNWALL RD. TELEPHONE: 905.844.3240 WEBSITE: www.chisholmcentre.com