Oakville Beaver, 6 Sep 2013, p. 12

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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, September 6, 2013 | 12 The Regional Municipality of Halton Firefighters launch 2014 calendar The Oakville firefighters appearing in a charity calendar are hosting a launch party on Friday, Oct. 4. The Calendar Release Paw-ty will be at the 707 Galaxy Banquet Hall, 475 North Service Rd. E., at 8 p.m. The 2014 calendar features a firefighter and future Dog Guide for each month. The calendar raises funds for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, Oakville Hospital Foundation, the Ian Anderson House Foundation and the Ontario Professional Fire Fighter's Association sponsorship fund. The 2013 calendar made $61,000 for its charities. The party will feature entertainment by singer, actor and comedian Dave La Fame, of Oakville. He picked up a pair of awards at the 2012 Las Vegas Celebrity Impersonators Convention, those being first place male entertainer and third place overall. Tickets to the party cost $35 per person. The price includes a signed calendar. Tables of 10 are available at a cost of $350. The event is for those who are 19 or over. For tickets, contact Oakville_firefighters_calendar@hotmail.ca or call 905-464-6663. Upcoming Business Seminars & Programs Do you know your North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) facts? The Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment and Halton Region's Economic Development Division are pleased to present Exporting to the United States: A North American Free Trade (NAFTA) Documentation Seminar. This seminar will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road in Oakville. Cost: $35 (includes HST and Breakfast). Are you a Canadian business who wants to expand your export markets or who is ready to export? The Halton Export Forum, being held on Thursday, November 14 is an opportunity to network with government and export service providers, learn of export support programs and gain insight into the current state of Ontario exports. The event will feature local companies telling their exporting stories; break-out sessions on a variety of export topics and networking. 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, Wed., Sept 11 Milton Public Library, Main Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Marketing ­ Research and Cost Effective Ideas: Identify why and how conducting market research can impact your business success and learn some cost effective ideas to market your business. Wed., Sept 18 Burlington Central Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person First Steps in Exporting: Understanding the resources, programs and services available to potential exporters including export readiness, market research, export planning and practical issues. Wed., Sept 25 Halton Regional Centre 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. No cost, but registration is required 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, Wed., Oct 9 Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Financial Basics: Understanding Financial sheets and tools to analyze them. Wed., Oct 23 Milton Public Library, Main Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Getting Started Information Session: is a one hour overview of all 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 Every Tuesday 9:00 ­ 10:00 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) ­ General Information Session: program, a review of the application process and evaluation and eligibility criteria. (Canadian based on character and a great business plan of up to $15,000 for young entrepreneurs between 18 and 39 years of age who are looking to start their own full-time small business.) 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month in 2013 10:30 ­ 11:30 a.m. Halton Regional Centre, Small Business Centre No cost, but registration is required Halton Small Business Centre Top credit rating for Halton Region Halton Region has once against been granted the highest credit rating possible. 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