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19 Thursday , O ctober 14, 2010 O A KVILLE BEA V ER w w w .o akvillebeaver .co m Small businesses are a vital component of the Canadian economy. Nearly half of the countrys Gross Domestic Product is produced by small businesses. Of all the people employed in Canada, half of them work for small businesses. Perhaps the most relevant and important statistic is that over 62 percent or nearly two out of every three new jobs created in Canada today are created by small businesses. The Oakville Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate Small Business Week in partnership with the Business Development Bank of Canada. We have organ- ized a number of events designed to inform and inspire experienced and new entrepreneurs. The week will officially begin with a kick-off breakfast on Monday, October 18. Guest speaker Arlene Dickinson, co-star of CBC's Gemini award-win- ning Dragons' Den and CEO of Venture Communications will share her experience as an entrepreneur. We have eight seminars with topics focused on the needs of entrepreneurs: Branding, Marketing, Sales, Fear of Prospecting, Networking, Social Media, Negotiation Skills and Goal Setting. On Thursday, October 21, our popular Business After Hours networking event is combined with a Trade Show. The Chamber could not do the important work we do supporting the business community during Small Business Week without the very generous support of the Business Development Bank of Canada. We are grateful for the additional support offered by TD Canada Trust, Boston Pizza, The Incorporators/The Tax Advisory/The Business Advisory, Peller Estates, Camerons Brewing Company, Ritorno and Julias Ristorante. With over 1100 member businesses, the Oakville Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the Oakville business community. Since 1949, we have provided member benefits, networking opportunities, business development and educational forums to help build and sustain a healthy economic environment for Oakville. As a special incentive, we are waiving the administration fee for new members if you join during Small Business Week. For further information regarding the Chamber or Small Business Week, please contact us at 905-845-6613 or visit our website at www.oakvillechamber.com. John Sawyer President, Oakville Chamber of Commerce Oakville is privileged to be home to a diverse business community. Companies of every size serve a wide variety of industries and customers. Some of our businesses are house- hold names throughout the world others are well on their way to becoming the leaders in their field, and some are beginning their entrepreneurial journey. The common keys to success for these businesses large and small, new and estab- lished are: innovation, service and entrepreneurship. Small Business Week is the annual celebration of the dedication and spirit that drive small businesses. It is also an opportu- nity to learn from each other, provide support for your efforts and create opportunities for continued growth. Over the last 56 years the Oakville Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of business in Oakville your voice. The Chamber is proud of the role that we play in serving you and in bringing the business community together. Oakville is a wonderful place to live, work and play. Oakville needs all these components to thrive and sustain growth. A vital business community is critical for a community to pro- vide services, products, employment, revenue, and innovation. We need to create business opportunities not only for today but also for tomorrow. Small businesses employ most of the people who work in this country and create most of the wealth that we enjoy. The Chamber is here to ensure that governments at all levels understand and take into account the needs of business when developing policies. 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