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Mayor headed to China on trade mission in fall Oakville Mayor Rob Burton will participate in a 2012 trade delegation to China this fall. The trip will be aimed at establishing business relationships and economic development opportunities between China and Oakville. Burton will be accompanied by the Town's Director of Economic Development, Dorothy St. George. "Our unanimously-adopted Economic Development Strategy calls for us to focus on knowledgebased industries in four sectors to encourage businesses to locate and invest in Oakville," said Burton. "In order to be positioned to compete in the global economy and create and maintain good jobs for our residents, we need business links to China." The mission to China will take place from Nov. 23-Dec. 4 and will include delegations of mayors, councillors, economic development staff and local business leaders from participating municipalities. Oakville has received two delegations from China in the last year. With a population of 1.4 billion people, annual GDP growth averaging greater than 10 per cent, rising 7 · Thursday, July 5, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com "In order to be positioned to compete in the global economy and create and maintain good jobs for our residents, we need business links to China." Oakville Mayor Rob Burton "The trade mission to China stems from the objectives of the Town's Economic Development Strategy that supports international business development in targeted industry sectors." Dorothy St. George, director, Economic Development, Town of Oakville income levels and a growing middle class, China has substantial potential as an international trading partner, according to a press release issued by the Town of Oakville. The November mission builds on a successful 2010 trip to China, undertaken by the other participating municipalities. The upcoming mission will include: meetings with Chinese business leaders and economic development departments; visits to key industrial zones and sector business briefings; as well as attendance at the Economic and Business Development Forum in Beijing. "The trade mission to China stems from the objectives of the Town's Economic Development Strategy that supports international business development in targeted industry sectors," said St. George. "This trip will be a platform for future investment between China and Oakville." The Town's Economic Development Strategy targets Advanced Manufacturing (www. oakville.ca/economicdevelopment/ advanced-manufacturing.html), Digital Media and Animation (www. oakville.ca/economicdevelopment/ digital-media-animation.html), Life Sciences (www.oakville.ca/ economicdevelopment/lifesciences.html), and Professional Services (www.oakville.ca/ economicdevelopment/ professional-services.html) sectors of the economy for Oakville. In a report that went before Town council Tuesday, the trip is estimated to cost approximately $6,800 per person, plus promotional and other materials in the range of $3,000-$4,000. The report from Burton to council, stated, "These costs will be funded within current budgeted funds for 2012." Organized by the Confederation of Greater Toronto Chinese Business Association, the trip will involve the Mississauga Chinese Business Association, Richmond Hill & Markham Chinese Business Association, Scarborough York Region Chinese Business Association and the Toronto Chinese Business Association. Among those organizing the mission that will travel to Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong is Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion. *** SPECIAL - Swimming Pools - Hot Tubs - Patio Furniture - SPECIAL*** INGROUND POOLS FACTORY DIRECT FACTORY DIRECT HELD ! OVER FREE INSTALLATION ON ABOVE GROUND POOLS FACTORY DIRECT VINYL LINER SALE! HELD OVER ! 12'X24' $999 18'X36' $1,499 14'X28' $1,099 20'X40' $1,799 16'X32' $1,299 ORY SAVE BIG! BUY FACTT! DIREC REPLACE YOUR LINER THIS SPRING AND $24,995 Vinyl & Fibreglass available SAMPLE SPECIALS 15 Ft. Round $2299 installed 21 Ft. Round $2999 installed 18 Ft. Round $2499 installed 15' x 25' Oval $3999 installed INSTALLED FROM · 4 Person Spa · Plug N' PLay 11V · Just Plug It In! $ 1,999 Baracuda Sale FACTORY DIRECT HUGE POOL EQUIPMENT COUPON SALE! Plus: FREE STEREO A $995 Value O N L Y Solar Blankets $49.99 $59.99 $79.99 $99.99 6 Person Hot Tub $2999 Big LED Waterfall · 20 Hydro Therapy Jets · L.E.D. Lighting THE SPIRIT 6-7 Person 250,000 BTU HEATER Size · Most energy efficient Hot Tub on the Market · Estimated Monthly Electric Cost $10.33/mth · 40 Hydro Therapy Jets O · L.E.D. Lighting N L Waterfall Y 12'x24' 14'x 28' 16'x32' 18'x36' $5999 $1295 Many More Sizes on Sale *Limited Time Offer, No Dealers Please, Quantities Limited. *Not applicable on prior sales orders $99 AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER Huge selection of Cast Aluminum and Wicker Patio Furniture. All at factory direct prices. FACTORY DIRECT 504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1 OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6H 3K4 www.leisureindustries.ca 905.815.5252