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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday July 7, 2006 - 27 Dig in TRAINING FACILITY: Despite the cold weather it was smiles all around during the recent official groundbreaking ceremony for the 29,000-sq- ft. Ontario Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre on Sheridan Garden Drive. When fully operational in early 2007, the facility will train about 250 apprentices and journeypersons each year. Location was key to the decision to build locally since Oakville is within a 90-minute drive of 70 per cent of Sheet Metal Workers' International Association (SMWIA) members. Shown here from left are Jim Bradshaw of SMWIA Local 539; Ontario Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Chris Bentley and Ontario Sheet Metal and Air Handling Contractors Executive Director Wayne Peterson. Deborah E Bartucci, Agent 586 Argus 586 Argus Road Road Oakville, ON L6J 3J3 L6J 3J3 Oakville, ON Bus: 905-337-3276 Bus: 905-337-3276 deborah.bartucci.qsu8@statefarm.com Deborah E. Bartucci Agent Bartucci, deborah bartucci qsu8@sta deborah.bartucci.qsu8@statefarm.com The Regional RON KUZYK / OAKVILLE BEAVER Municipality of Halton New location Business Development Centre We want your business to succeed. The following programs and services are available to help your business. Youth Opportunities Business Plan Competition Summer Company Start-up Seminars Business Consultants Business Registration Resource Library Public Use Computers Business Retention, Expansion and Site Location Seminars Mentorship Program Site Location Assistance Workforce Development Regional Innovation Networks Exporting Seminars Business Consultant Networking Alliance Upcoming Seminars, Workshops and Events Starting a Small Business Information Seminars: Mon., July 17 (afternoon session) and Wed., July 26 (evening session). Access to Professionals ­ Ask the Expert: The following professionals will be at Halton Region to answer your business questions on Tues., July 11. Appointments need to be booked in advance. Marketing ­ TBA Legal ­ William Thatcher Accounting ­ Bill Williams KEVIN HILL / OAKVILLE BEAVER CUSTOM CANDLES: Nelly Ferguson lights one of her specialty candles at the recent grand opening of Custom Candles at 370 Kerr Street. Formerly located on South Sheridan Way, the shop specializes in creating custom candles in containers selected by the customers. Jenson Aromatic Candles are handmade, long lasting with a fragrance made to last the full burn of the candle. More information can be found at www.jensoncandles.com. Premier-Ranked Tourist Destination Project Official Launch: A project developed by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism to help regions across Ontario distinguish themselves in the tourism marketplace will be launched in Halton Region on July 11. For more information, contact Jessica Morgan of our office. Exporters: Do you want to expand your export business? If you are exporting only to the U.S. we invite you to join The Export Alliance, a program designed to effectively assist companies in exporting to markets beyond the U.S. For more information and to apply for this program Javier Lopez of our office. Grand re-opening in September Contact us for more information on these events and how to register. Continued from page 26 century-old brick walls and will boast gilded mirrors, chandeliers and a new floor, among other additions. "It will be a contrast between the rustic of the brick and the elegance of the mirrors and chandeliers," said John of the new, "textured look." "We're really excited about it," added Brenda. "We're trying to bring the building back to its glory." The last renovation at Barrington's was in 1998. John and Brenda felt it was time for another change and decided to see whether they could feature some of the old brick to give the store an older look and showcase the historical building. "We didn't know what shape the brick was in, but we're very happy with what we found when we started dig- ging," said Brenda. "It's beautiful." Aside from the archway and mural at the entrance, Barrington's will be completely revamped come September. "We definitely growing, definitely expanding," said John, who noted the workshop area has been reconfigured and pushed further back in the building to allow for more retail space. Barrington's final blow-out sale is during Midnight Madness on July 21, and a grand re-opening is expected to be scheduled in September. For more on Barrington's, which specializes in outerwear including furs, cloth, coats, leathers, shearlings and accessories, visit www.barringtons.ca -- Krissie Rutherford can be reached at krutherford@oakvillebeaver.com Smart Commute Halton­Providing Smart Transportation Choices To help reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, Halton Region is introducing Smart Commute Halton. This is a new demonstration program for employees of the Halton Regional Centre and the Woodlands Operation Centre designed to reduce single occupant vehicle trips to and from work by offering supports and incentives for carpooling and other alternate modes of transportation. Another Smart Commute Halton initiative is a web-based ride matching service called the Carpool Zone. This ride matching service works like a searchable database of classified ads to help residents find people to carpool with so they too can help reduce traffic congestion, smog and greenhouse gas emissions. Smart Commute Halton is part of Halton's Transportation Demand Management Program and Halton's Transportation Master Plan. For more information, please visit www.halton.ca/smartcommute Chairman Joyce Savoline Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Monday, July 10 - 9:30 a.m. - Budget Review Wednesday, July 12 - 9:30 a.m. - Regional Council A. Brent Marshall CAO 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca