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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 13, 2012 · 10 The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Special Waste Drop-off Day To make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient for residents, Halton Region holds Special Waste Drop-off Days throughout the year. Special Waste Drop-off Days are for Halton residents only. Commercial waste, tires, reuse materials (clothing, etc.), metal and appliances are not accepted. Summer Company 2012 is now open for applications, however, space is limited. The application deadline is May 7 or earlier if the program reaches capacity. The Summer Company program provides hands-on business training and mentoring - together with awards of up to $3,000 - to help enterprising students between the ages of 15-29 start and run their own summer business. Successful applicants receive up to $1,500 in the spring to help with business start-up costs, and up to $1,500 in the fall upon successful completion of their Summer Company experience. For more information visit the website www.ontario.ca/summercompany. Date & Time Saturday April 21, 2012 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location Sheridan College 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville For a complete list of Special Waste Drop-off Day dates and locations, visit www.halton.ca/waste. Halton Small Business Centre Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs The New Importer Seminar: Canada Border Services Agency will deliver this seminar outlining the importing process, how duty is determined, government contacts and trade programs. Wed., May 2 Milton Public Library 6:00 ­ 8:30 pm No cost, but registration is required Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) ­ General Information Session: is a one hour overview of the CYBF nancing program, a review of the application process and evaluation and eligibility criteria. (Canadian Youth Business Foundation provides nancing based on character and a great business plan of up to $15,000 for young entrepreneurs between 18 and 34 years of age who are looking to start their own full-time small business.) 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month in 2012 10:30 ­ 11:30 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required The following materials will be accepted for drop off free of charge: Household Hazardous Waste Electronics Business Banking and Credit Discussion: is a one hour information session Acceptable materials: · household batteries · car batteries · pesticides · paint · stains · motor oil · antifreeze · varsol · fuels · cleaners · pool chemicals · pharmaceuticals · propane tanks · uorescent tubes and bulbs Acceptable materials: · computers · stereos · phones · TVs · VCRs · DVD players · computer monitors · printers · cell phones · cameras Starting a Small Business Seminar: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes and nancing options. Wed., May 9 Burlington Central Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person highlighting how to make your discussions with your bank successful. Items reviewed include the importance of a business plan/cashow projections; what credit solutions work best for your business; why it is important to be prepared to invest in your own business and being a good credit risk. One Wednesday each month 9:00 ­ 10:00 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required Unacceptable materials: needles, syringes and lancets, asbestos, commercial and industrial waste, PCBs, explosives, and ammunition. Unacceptable materials: metal and appliances, vacuums, and scrap metal If you are unsure whether an item will be accepted at a Special Waste Drop-off Day, call Halton Region. Stay Connected! Follow us on Twitter @HaltonRecycles and read our blog at www.haltonrecycles.ca. We're sharing great information about Halton's waste diversion programs like Special Waste Drop-off Days and other waste management events--we'd love to hear from you! the rules and regulations you need to know about if you are starting a business in Halton. Staff will guide you through a checklist for starting a new business which you can take home. These are casual, informative small groups of ve or less. Every Tuesday 9:00 ­ 10:00 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required Getting Started Information Session: is a one hour overview of all Computer Bytes Information Session: is a one hour session where a certied Professional from Staples - Easytech 4Business will provide an overview on various computer topics and answer questions from the participants. Each month will feature a specic topic including cloud computing, what a server is, security solutions, data back-up, creating a network, etc. One Thursday each month 8:30 ­ 9:30 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. Join our online community. Get connected at www.haltonsmallbusiness.ca! 130412 Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 · Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 · Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 · TTY 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca