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"T h e y 're teaching us w h at's im portant to you and w hat role we can play in developing so lu tio n s," says A nne S utherland, senior v ice-p resi dent, Sm all & M edium E nterprises, R oyal Bank. "We understand that you w ant to deal w ith a bank that is supportive." A m ong its initiatives, R oyal B ank w ill sponsor the C an ad a/U S A W om en's T rad e S u m m it in Toronto in M ay to create and prom ote com m ercial relationships across the border. And, on an o n g o ing basis, the bank stages educational sem inars designed for w om en business ow ners. Come in for a visit where we specialize in: ·Headaches · Migraines · Stress & Anxiety · S tiff Neck · Respiratory Disorders · Allergies · Arthritis, Joint Disorders · Sciatica · Pain Elimination · Addictions (Sm oking & Alcohol) HEINEN NATUROPATHIC & WELLNESS CENTRE I 461 North Service Rd. W. #B27 (between Dorval & 4th Line) (905) 465-0191 www. natu ropath ic .ca D r. 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Heather's Custom Catering is just that - she will cater to your wildest food desires! Heather will visit you in per son, and work with you to create a menu and a cost based on your needs. This `personal chef for hire' will accom modate any personal food preferences, from dishes for the strictest diet to the most delectable array of various entrees! Heather hosted her first dinner party at 15 (for her mom!), but let her culinary talent stew while she followed her dream of a career in journalism. She thrived in the news world for years until she felt it was time to raise a family - with the children coming first. As her babies grew up and began school, she decided it was time to spice up her life - and her cooking skills - and attend some chef's courses. Well, things flew from there and she found herself training in New York and Italy with some of the finest in the business. It was in New York she met Christine Chamberlain, Executive Chef for Loblaws President's Choice, who (recognizing culinary genious) helped her get the catering business off the ground. It started small, as something to do while the kids were in school, but word spread. The way she livens up a corporate affair to her perfect prepa ration of a savoury, elegant meal, she even serves the meal on her own china! She feels she has found the perfect job to suit her lifestyle, as being a great mom will always come first. And now that her children are a little older, they like to help her out in the business. Not just by taste-testing, they love to cook too! Being her own boss means she can make her own hours, and she can be as flexible as necessary, working the catering responsibilities around her family. She also does all the preparation at home, which is one aspect she loves. "Working out of my own home, in my own kitchen, I can control the cleanliness - which is very important to me." In addition to doing the preparation at home, she also offers cooking classes out of her home. She'll pro vide the wine and hors d'oeuvres, and show you how to prepare the entree! The most important aspect of Heather's Custom Catering is just that - she will customize any meal to meet your needs. She will prepare a menu based on your favourites, or offer suggestions if you're unsure. This personal chef for hire is just a phone call away, and for your special occasion coming up, don't tie your self down to the kitchen, call Heather! "I simply love my job," says Heather, smiling. "I love the reading, the plan ning, the shopping, and of course, the cooking!" Call Heather's Custom Catering today at 847-2823. R Some other educational and networking links for women: · W omen B usiness O w ners o f C anada: Founded in June 1998 as a national netw orking and lo b b y ing group for the in terests o f w om en business ow ners, W BO C offers links to resources and m em ber discounts for products and services. To enroll, v isit the W eb site at w w w .w boc.ca. · B usinessw om en in Trade: A new W eb site set up by the D epartm ent o f F o reig n A ffairs and International T rade at w w w .infoexport.gc.ca/businessw om en/m enu-e.asp . · C h am p io n s: P u b lish ed by R o y al B ank, C ham pions profiles leading w om en entrepreneurs and provides business tips and resources for b u ild ing your business. To obtain a copy or to receive further inform ation on R oyal B ank services for w om en entrepreneurs, contact 1-800 R oyalTM 7-0 (1 800 769-2570). 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