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continued from p.13 our cities are so good to invest in. We have to make our own mandates and come up with our own meetings for our own sponsors. It's really about getting involved in the global market," said Violin. Obtaining mandates or objectives from organizations in Halton and Oakville is an integral part of Violin's position on the team. Partners will make a financial contribution toward the mission in exchange for information, research, contacts and connections in the Chinese marketplace. Violin recently acquired two $500 deals from Oak Incentives Group Inc. and the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar (RCOT). He has also fielded interest from the Town of Oakville and the Oakville Chinese Network Society." "The total cost (of the trip) is $11,000, and through the national and regional partners that Global Vision gets, it is subsidized to $5,500. It's up to the JTC ambassadors to get the rest in Student will get to know the Chinese market to foster new business sponsorships," said Violin. Partnering with the Canadian Embassy and Global Vision, the St. Thomas Aquinas student will also organize opportunities for local businesses to engage and work with China's industry, government, community and youth leaders to obtain market intelligence and key contacts. As part of the trip, JTC will be spending time with Chinese ambassadors, visiting a panda-breeding ground and participating in an Amazing Race-style event, he noted. The mission will provide Violin with valuable experience for the future, as he is planning for a political career in Ottawa or Toronto, Violin said, noting he would like to work for a minister or as an aid while "serving the people." "I want to get the experience while I'm young because that's Global Vision's No. 1 goal. It provides youths with experience that matters. It really helps for future businesses ­ for starting your own or securing a job," said Violin, whose top choices for post-secondary education are the universities of Toronto and Ottawa. For sponsorship inquiries, Violin can be reached at 15 | Friday, July 24, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com c.violin99@gmail.com. For more information on Global Vision, visit www.globalvision.ca. n ow o f f e r i n g P h ys i ot h e r a P y o s t eo Pat h y at h l e t i c t h e r a P y oakvillesportsmedicinecentre.ca 905 337 8455 Interlocking & Concrete Specialists Oakview Funeral Home: a special place to remember You are unique. Your loved ones are unique. So at your time of need or when planning ahead, rely on our specialists to provide everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind remembrance. · Pebble Concrete · Stamped Concrete · Interlocking · Flagstone · Walkways · Garage Floors · Patios · Driveways · Curbs (French) Call us today for or a FREE Planning Kit! 905-842-2252 905-842-2252 Look for us on Facebook Visit www.oakviewfuneral.ca for a virtual tour of our funeral home. Call Mario 905.842.7171 sunmarlandscape.com by Arbor Memorial 56 Lakeshore Road, W., Oakville Arbor Memorial Inc. Oakview Funeral Home Family Owned. Proudly Canadian. What's Good...? It is the fusion of balanced nutrition, mind and body with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), food cures, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Chiropractic. ...That's Wellness by Design Come see why we have been voted best optiCal stoRe sinCe 1994! a wide variety Of deSigner BrandS: Call us TODAY to schedule a FREE Wellness consultation NEW SUMMER MENU! at What's Fresh Eatery Oakville's experts in eye Care: Denise pala, niCky pala & mike mCGrath · armaNi · Tory Burch · Versace · ray BaN · marc JacoBs · carrera · coach · Juicy couTure AnD mOre... Designer lenses: nikOn, Zeiss, essilOr CriZAl kODAk AnD mOre Katrina Dollano TCM Practitioner Charleston Dollano Dr. Ron McAlister Executive Chef Chiropractor Family Owned & Operated Optical A Name You Can Trust! 125 Cross Avenue, Oakville www.spaceoptical.ca · 905-842-2821 (Across from Home Depot) Space 125 Cross Ave., Oakville · www.whatsgoodwellness.ca · 905.845.5775