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17 · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, October 15, 2009 Every year for the past 30 years, BDC has organized Small Business Week® to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs creating opportunities for them to: · share success stories · talk to leading business experts · exchange innovative ideas · participate in events held across Canada The 2009 Small Business Week Committee (left to right): Jerry Balice ­ IT Specialist, Ed Foster ­ President, The Tax Advisory / The Incorporators / The business Advisory, David S. Tanner ­ P.ENG, MBA, CFP, Financial Consultant, Investors Group, Tom Savoy ­ Small Business Advisor, TD Canada Trust, Wolf Von Brisinski ­ President, Stelleur Worldwide Inc., Lindsay Puder, Marketing Guru, Brash Avenues, Sarah Anacleto, Account Manager, Business Development Bank of Canada, Nesrene Salem ­ Events, Marketing & Committee Coordinator, Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Michael R. Haines, President, Quality Management Products O/A AMA Network, John Sawyer ­ President, Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Bill Weis ­ President, The HRD Group. Missing: Bill Dodge ­ Advertising/Marketing Representative, The Oakville Beaver Small Business Week is a presentation of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce Oakville's leading business organization since 1949 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER! We invite you to join our growing Chamber. In honour of Small Business Week we are waiving our $45 administration fee if you join anytime between October 19 and October 23 inclusive. Remember, membership is the Advantage! For more info on Small Business Week activities or membership call Lorraine 905-845-6613 ext. 22 or visit our website: www.oakvillechamber.com