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8 PROFILES · Independent & Free Press,Thursday, October 27, 2011 SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS PEOPLE IN BUSINESS Glenn Sproule (iPro Realty) Glenn Sproule has combined his areas of expertise into the perfect career. For the past seven years, the lifelong Georgetown resident and former business owner has worked in real estate sales. Glenn also has 25 years experience as a building inspector and in building homes. Glenn brings extensive knowledge of the Ontario Building Code to protect his clients' interests. "I've lived in Georgetown my whole life, so I have knowledge of the area and a good grasp of the market and home values," says Glenn, who works primarily in residential and commercial real estate in Georgetown, Erin, Mississauga, Oakville and the surrounding areas. A year ago, Glenn joined the iPro Realty team. He and the other iPro Realty Sales Representatives have a plethora of marketing services at their fingertips thanks to the brokerage's concierge service, which includes everything from virtual tours and professional photography to printing and staging services. "iPro is really on the cutting edge of technology," Glenn says. "The concierge service gives the real estate salespeople more time to do what we're good at: finding the right home for the right person." Glenn's commitment to customer service over the years has created a loyal group of clients who recommend him to their friends and family. To Glenn, there is nothing better than a referral. "Referrals to me are the highest compliment someone could pay," he says. "It shows they have trust in me when they refer their friends and family." SHOPLOCAL SHOP SMART... SHOP HALTON HILLS Amie Reid (Georgetown-South Kumon Centre) Drawing inspiration from her own exposure to Kumon over the last 10 years, Amie Reid is helping others with her newly opened Kumon Centre in Georgetown-South. Since the Centre opened on September 1, she has already begun to see the same positive benefits of the Kumon Method in her students that she has experienced with her own four children. "Education is so important for our family and I think that this is one of the best ways to give back to the community," says Amie, the owner and Instructor at the Georgetown-South location. "I'm excited to work with the children of Georgetown in this capacity--to help them find the motivators that will keep them inspired to learn and to leave feeling empowered with the desire to achieve more on their own." Designed for students from preschool to university, Kumon helps students of all ages master skills in math and reading according to their own ability by practicing a little bit every day. And although most enroll for academics, Kumon's influence goes beyond simply improving math and reading skills. Students also experience improvement in other areas, such as focus and self-confidence. But whether students are struggling in school or seeking enrichment to advance beyond their grade level, Kumon encourages students to become independent learners through individualized programs. "Some students may need to practice a concept several times, while other students only need to see it once," Amie explains. "Each child's study plan is customized because we want to see every student work to their full potential so they can achieve success personally and academically." iPro Realty Ltd., Brokerage Office: 905-873-6111 Direct: 416-553-0054 gsproule@trebnet.com Glenn Sproule, Sales Representative 369 Mountainview Rd. S., Georgetown Owner/Instructor AMIE REID Georgetown-South Kumon Centre 905-877-8000 amiereid@ikumon.com www.kumon.ca/georgetown-south Margaret Olah (Kabinet Pro) When it comes to kitchen and bathroom renovations, Margaret Olah likes to think outside the box. Margaret owns and operates Kabinet Pro, a custom kitchen and bathroom cabinet company based in Georgetown. Margaret and her colleague Ken work closely with homeowners to design functional layouts with high-quality cabinetry for kitchens and bathrooms. The business does everything from simple countertop replacements to overseeing entire kitchen and bathroom renovations. "Sometimes we create a different layout than the client expected because we want to make a space that works," says Margaret, a kitchen design consultant. "We think of things differently so our clients get an innovative design they wouldn't get anywhere else." With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Kabinet Pro has earned a reputation for quality workmanship, honesty and competitive pricing. Margaret and Ken install the cabinets themselves and can refer clients to trusted local tradespeople to complete any other work. Whether they're doing a small replacement or a large renovation, Margaret and Ken care about each and every project. Word of their work has spread across southern Ontario with clients calling from as far away as Concord and Barrie. "We work very, very hard to give the best product, the best price and the best service," Margaret says. "We care passionately about every job." Sparkle Your Space When Shari Robinson opened Sparkle Your Space in 2005, she cleaned every home on her own. "I honestly didn't think anyone would put the care into cleaning the way I do, so I never wanted to hire anyone," Shari says. Before she knew it, she had more clients then she could physically handle. She hired her first girl and trained her to clean the way that she does. Now Shari has an amazing team of ladies who will clean your home perfectly. Sparkle Your Space specializes in thorough cleaning from ceiling to floor and we never miss a spot. Our professionally trained teams start by doing a full Spring-cleaning of your home. They get your home as perfectly clean as possible and then maintain that "Spring-cleaning look" on your regularly scheduled cleaning day. For the last three years, Sparkle Your Space has won the Readers' Choice Award for favorite house cleaning for Georgetown & Acton. "We all work very hard. We're dedicated and committed to providing our customers with only high quality service," Shari says. "We believe the results that we produce and the attention we put towards detail and perfection will far exceed your expectations. We want your home to sparkle. Our job is complete only after this is accomplished." 27 Main St. S., Georgetown MARGARET OLAH 905-702-7719 SHARI ROBINSON Call Shari at 905-877-5225 for a free estimate. Delta Positive Hypnotherapy Julie Carbonneau will not make you cluck like a chicken. Although that's the first thing that most people think when they hear that Julie is a hypnotherapist, what she actually does is help her clients change habits and attain goals. From a calming room in her Georgetown home, Julie helps her clients reach a state of relaxation and an altered state of consciousness where they are more susceptible to suggestion. "It's like when you're reading a book or watching TV and you really get into it. That's the feeling," she explains. At that point, Julie offers suggestions to change what her client wants to change, whether it be a phobia, weight management, self-confidence, sleep patterns or a behaviour change. "The key is that the client has to want the change," Julie says. "The idea is that if the person really wants it, it will happen. I'm just the facilitator." Julie's fascination with hypnotherapy began after picking up a book about how stroke victims can re-wire their brains to re-gain use of their limbs. One thing led to another and she opened Delta Positive in April. "My clients are very surprised how this can work," she says. "If they're open to the suggestion and it fits in their beliefs, the suggestion will eventually modify the habit or behaviour they want to change." Anthony Maan & Michael Patterson (The Halton Window & Door Co.) For Anthony Maan and Michael Patterson of the Halton Window and Door Company, honesty is the best policy. The two pride themselves on not only providing the highest quality services and products, but also educating their clients about the products they sell and the work they do. As the name suggests, the Halton Window and Door Company sells and installs residential windows and exterior doors. As part of their commitment to customer service, Anthony and Michael have opened a 1,200 square-foot showroom at 374 Guelph Street, Georgetown - the plaza at the corner of Guelph Street and Delrex Boulevard. The showroom features full-sized and installed windows and doors so customers can see exactly what they have to offer. What sets the Georgetown-based business apart from others is that Anthony and Michael do all of the selling and installing themselves. They have one crew and maintain the highest standard of installation in the industry. "We don't hire any subcontractors, so the customer is always dealing with one of the owners of the company," Anthony says. Servicing Halton Hills & the GTA JULIE CARBONNEAU 647-523-9337 ANTHONY MAAN 905-877-0177 Toll Free 1-866-323-9992 www.haltonwindows.ca 374 Guelph St., Unit 1 (at Guelph & Delrex)