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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday November 17, 2007 - 19 SHOP CANADIAN! The importance of shopping within your community Continued from Page 17 an award-winning On-line Learning Program. "This program offers quality learning material," says Sawyer. "From customer service, to how to deal with an angry customer, to computer skills, this program is convenient and inexpensive and is offered to all Oakville businesses." The Chamber has been the voice to local businesses for years. "We work closely with the three BIAs, and have developed a great working relationship with them," says Sawyer. "We are working to create successful business-to-business relationships." "People need to understand the implications of what they are doing when they shop across the border, from an economic, environmental and social point-of-view." The Oakville Minor Hockey Association, The Oakville Soccer Club and many other sports organizations directly rely on support from local businesses. It's simple - when you shop locally you put money and spirit back into the community and help it to continue to thrive. With 4100 players that equates into 232 House League teams and 35 Town Rep Teams, local business support is absolutely essential to the Minor Oaks Hockey Association. "Without the support of our local business community the cost of hockey may prohibit many families from having their children play the sport," explains Nancy Brooks, Administrator and Sponsorship Chair at the Minor Oaks Hockey Association. "We are very fortunate to have many generous businesses in the Oakville area that sponsor not only for their own recognition but because they truly believe that a sports program for children is a very good thing." "We hope that the hockey families will support our sponsors by shopping at their stores or referring business to them. I know I pay particular attention to the many sponsors and am always pleased to see their sponsorship plaque(s) in their place of business." "As the Minor Oaks Hockey Association grows, the challenges of finding sponsors will also grow, but I am always so confident that the Oakville business community will continue to support the players." Joy Neefs, of The Oakville Soccer Club explains how small local businesses are an integral part of The Oakville Soccer Club sponsorship program. "Without the support from the community, the amount of programs run at The Oakville Soccer Club would have to be decreased. Having local retail support the Oakville Soccer Club is very important as it gives the opportunity for small businesses to give back to the community and at the same time receive wide exposure from our membership. We are trying to constantly expand our community sponsorship by expanding the incentives for a win win situation for all involved." Continued on Page 20 Connects and charges all dockable iPods and, just like your iPod, is available in high-gloss white or high-gloss black. The Tivoli Audio tuner includes 5 FM and 5 AM station preset buttons, a `seek' function and built-in antennas. The blue backlit display provides information on station tuning, the time and the 20-minute sleep timer. The ultimate home audio system might have a funny name, but, like a foreign supermodel, also has the looks to back it up. HOME THEATRE · AUTOMATION · DISTRIBUTED AUDIO · FLAT PANEL TELEVISIONS · LIGHTING CONTROL · 2 CHANNEL STEREO 85 Navy Street · Downtown Oakville · 905-844-7600 · www.canadiansound.com Need Help Choosing Tile? See our design team! Looking for something different? You'll find it here. We specialize in importing and supplying unique quality ceramics, porcelain, and natural stone with a variety of exclusive lines. Check Out Our BACKSPLASH SHOWROOM & EXTENSIVE NATURAL STONE DISPLAY TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE TRAVERTINES GLASS MOSAICS SLATE GRANITE MARBLE PORCELAIN NATURAL STONE Tile selection made enjoyable! FACTORY TILE DEPOT 1360 Speers Road, Oakville (East of third line) Factory Tile Depot 905.465.1650 Mon.-Thurs., 9:30-6, Fri. 9:30-5, Sat., 10-5, Closed Sun. www.factorytiledepot.ca