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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, November 1, 2013 | 12 T Elves meeting for Santa Claus Parade Nov. 7 at Town Hall here is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer and each year residents of Oakville, both young and not so young, demonstrate the heart of our community is strong by volunteering to assist in the Oakville Santa Claus Parade. The parade demonstrates the spirit of community. Nestled at the heart of it are the numerous volunteers who give their time each year to bring this important tradition to Oakville. The parade itself is organized and run by a dedicated group of volunteers whose tireless efforts begin early in the spring and culminates each year on parade day. "Volunteers make the parade possible," said Pam Damoff, Oakville Santa Claus Parade chair. "Without the people who walk the route as costumed characters and their handlers, or assist with parade marshalling and traffic logistics, parade day would simply not happen. Our volunteers ensure a successful event every year." A meeting for all parade volunteers will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd., in the south atrium. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Questions about volunteering can be directed to volunteers@ oakvillesantaclausparade.ca. It's never too late to be a part of this wonderful community tradition. The Santa Claus Parade is always looking for volunteers to assist on parade day to ensure everything runs smoothly -- information about the various opportunities can be at www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca. Parade volunteers must be at least 14 years old. High school students will be eligible to receive volunteer hours for their participation. There is always a need for additional adult volunteers to assist with marshalling and logistics -- especially those willing to help man traffic barricades with assistance from police to ensure the safe flow of traffic during the event. Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, the Oakville Santa Claus Parade is a cherished tradition in our town. The 2013 parade takes place Saturday, Nov. 16, beginning at 9 a.m. at Lakeshore Road and Reynolds Street, going west on Lakeshore to Kerr Street, north on Kerr and ending at Kerr and Stewart streets. For more information, visit our website or email info@oakvillesantaclausparade.ca. -- Submitted by the Oakville Santa Claus Parade Committee The Regional Municipality of Halton Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Upcoming Business Seminars & Programs Halton Small Business Centre Mark your calendars! 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. Halton Region Small Business Centre and Halton's Regional Innovation Centre - HalTech presents: Entrepreneurship Week ­ Partnering for Success in Halton, November 18th November 22nd. Entrepreneurship Week in Halton features an engaging series of seminars and events focused on all things entrepreneurial. The week of events provides learning experiences and networking opportunities that will inspire and educate you, whatever stage your business is at. Events include workshops on Financing and Marketing, expert business panels, a business showcase and an artisan tradeshow. Schedule and registration details available at www.haltech.ca. 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., Nov. 6 Burlington Central Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Your Business Plan: Learn how to write a plan to guide your business and take away examples of handy templates. Wed., Nov. 13 Halton Hills Public Library, Georgetown Branch 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Halton Export Forum: brings together industry experts, key contacts in accessing international markets along with government and private sector organizations involved in international trade development. Thurs., Nov. 14 Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville 8:30 a.m. ­ 3:00 p.m. $25/person Entrepreneurship Week ­ Partnering for Success in Halton: A series of business workshops, expert panel discussions, business showcase and an artisan tradeshow over a one week-period. Presented in partnership with Halton's Regional Innovation Centre, HalTech. Mon., Nov. 18 ­ Fri., Nov. 22 Various locations throughout Halton For more information and registration information, please visit www.haltech.ca First Steps in Importing: Understanding product-related regulations, suppliers and country of origin, nancial aspects, logistics and other partners, customs documentation and clearance. Wed., Nov. 27 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, regulations, licences, taxes and nancing options. Wed., Dec. 4 Halton Regional Centre 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Getting Started Information Session: 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 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 Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) ­ General Information Session: 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 39 years of age who are looking to start their own fulltime 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 Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. Join our online community. Get connected at www.haltonsmallbusiness.ca Construction Update now available via email Halton Region's Construction Update newsletter is now available in an e-newsletter version. The semi-annual publication features updates on Regional road improvements and other infrastructure construction for water and wastewater services. The focus is on what's happening and what's planned for the region's busiest construction areas. Subscribers can choose the Dundas Street (north Oakville and Burlington) edition or the Milton/Halton Hills edition, or both! Subscribe today at www.halton.ca/construction. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Nov 5 Nov 6 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cttee. Gary Carr Regional Chair Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca/meetings 011113