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32 ·The IFP· Halton Hills ·Thursday, June 21, 2012 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. Glenn Sproule (iPro Realty) Glenn Sproule has combined his areas of expertise into the perfect career. For the past eight 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. Two years 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." ANTHONY MAAN 905-877-0177 Toll Free 1-866-323-9992 www.haltonwindows.ca 374 Guelph St., Unit 1 (at Guelph & Delrex) iPro Realty Ltd., Brokerage Office: 905-873-6111 Direct: 416-553-0054 gsproule@trebnet.com Glenn Sproule, Sales Representative 369 Mountainview Rd. S., Georgetown Vince Ruso, Red Lemon Red Lemon like you have never seen before! The hair salon has undergone a major transformation and the end result is amazing," says salon owner Vince Ruso, who opened Red Lemon in 2006. "We have created a very comfortable environment for our team members and their clients." Growth and education are integral parts of Red Lemon's philosophy. The salon's stylists attend trade shows and education seminars across the continent in order to keep up-to-date on the latest styles, products and techniques. Vince even opened a second salon - Fringe by Red Lemon - so young stylists could have a friendly and highly energetic salon in which to hone their skills." We like to grow and enrich our stylist's lives," Vince says. "Only then can the team and the salons reach their fullest potential." Jim Hoekstra (Bos Lift Truck Service) Jim Hoekstra's job has put him in touch with a wide variety of different people over the years. Hoekstra owns and operates Bos Lift Truck Service, a local company that sells, services and rents out new and used warehouse equipment and heavy machinery like forklifts, front-end loaders and attachments. The business also sells a very in-demand exhaust system that has nearly zero emissions. There are also four mechanics on staff that travel around to service the equipment at various factories and businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. Bos Lift Truck Service has been in business since 1982. Hoekstra took over in 2000 and has continued the company's tradition of excellence. Thanks to the internet, customers come from far and wide to work with Bos Lift Truck Service. "With the internet, you really get out there and people don't care where you're from," Jim says. "I get to live in the town I choose to live in, the town I was born and raised in." Bos Lift Truck Service is located at 332 Guelph Street in Georgetown. For more information, call 905-8772525. 905.702.9982 VINCE RUSO redlemon.ca 332 Guelph St., Unit 7-9, Georgetown 905-877-2525 Heather Meneses (Balanced) Heather Meneses wants to help you get healthy. As the owner and lead practitioner of balanced, she provides traditional Chinese acupuncture, Chinese massage and Qigong classes, an ancient Chinese healing exercise that synchronizes the mind, breathing, proper posture and movement to achieve full body health and longevity. Having been in the business since 1999, Heather treats all types of ailments and complaints in patients of all ages, although lately she has been focusing on cosmetic and cellulite acupuncture, which rejuvenates the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, acne and more. She treats all of her patients on an individual basis, choosing acupuncture points based on each person's individual symptoms. Heather's journey began with her mother, who studied and practised Chinese medicine in Vancouver. Heather studied science at university and hadn't planned on following her mother into Chinese medicine. All that changed when Heather had a family of her own and began studying to help them. Chinese medicine soon became a passion. "I love helping people get healthy and feel better about themselves. It's a privilege for me to give back to my community in these ways and support them in their efforts to stay healthy," says Heather, a Georgetown resident. "My favourite part is seeing their smiles as they leave." 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." Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Massage Heather Meneses, D.TCM 647.891.1987 email:TCMgeorgetown@yahoo.ca HEATHER MENESES 97 Main St. S. in "Old Georgetown" www.balancedacupuncture.ca or Treating the Individual 27 Main St. S., Georgetown MARGARET OLAH 905-702-7719