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Chamber chair wants to improve website in 2015 continued from p.12 for a very financed-focused role, so I got into finance and base lending," said Colborne. After establishing Force 10 Capital in 2007, she had a role in supporting small- and medium-sized businesses in the Oakville and Burlington area by providing financing as a senior manager of loans with the Business Development Bank of Canada. "After being with the bank for two-anda-half years and accomplishing my goals, I decided to go and work full time with Force 10 Capital. I left the bank in June or July of 2010 and I've been working full time with Force 10 since then," said Colborne. She is also the current chair of the judging committee for the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence (OABE) and past roles have included the treasurer and director for the board of the Oakville Arts Council. When she's not busy working with the Chamber or her company, Colborne spends time sailing and playing indoor and outdoor soccer, among other hobbies. She also became a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton when she returned from overseas, as "I wanted to give back to the community," Colborne said. "She's 23 now, so unfortunately I don't get to see her very often. She still lives in Ontario, but she's in Toronto. I met her when she was 13 years old and we had a close relationship up until she was 19 or so," said Colborne. One of the Chair's goals for the remainder of her term is to improve the responsiveness of the Chamber's website, so people can sign up for events more efficiently, Colborne said. Another objective is to develop a marketplace focusing on its smaller-sized members, but not exclusively, which would allow them to advertise to other Chamber associates "in a more effective way" through the website, she said. "If you can shop local more effectively through the Chamber, to me that's an enhanced benefit we can offer our members," said Colborne. "We're one of the most respected Chambers across Canada and we're seen as a great go-to Chamber to get messages out because we have a strong membership." R0012976206 13 | Friday, January 9, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com January 12th - February 12th Award Winning Italian Cuisine Private Dining · Corporate Functions · Family Events Taste of Clarkson Come see why we're Oakville's best water provider. Our prices haven't changed in 10 years while maintaining a superior level of quality. 905 822 5751 www.michaelsbackdoor.com Receive 50 FREE litres of U Fill Water and we'll also give you a FREE jug to transport your water! NEW CUSTOMER OFFER: 1715 Lakeshore Road West 2251 WESTOAK TRAIL BLVD., UNIT#1 (905) 257.9257 · Email: oakvillewaterdepot@yahoo.ca 905.842.6000 s r r TM DENNIS CIACCIA Owner/Operator (1/2 km east of 4th Line) NatioNwide Lifetime GuaraNtees · serviNG the oakviLLe CommuNity siNCe 1990 501 SPEERS RD. UNIT #2 SAFEtY CHECK & BRAKES SPECIAL EMISSIOn tESt PACKAGE PADS or $ SHOES +taxes NO TAX Most cars & light trucks. Labour Extra. All coupons must be presented upon arrival. Cannot be combined with any other offer or specials. Expires January 23, 2015. Most cars. All coupons must be presented upon arrival. 95 $ 00 $ Expires January 23, 2015. If Alignment not preformed inspection charge will apply. Most cars & light trucks. All coupons must be presented upon arrival. Not to be combined with any other offer. Expires January 23, 2015. 79 39 ALIGnMEnt SPECIAL 95 +taxes · Change oil, filter & lube · Up to 5L,10W30, 5W20, 5W30-Synthetic Oil Extra · Load test battery & service terminals if required · Check cooling system, test coolant strength WIntER CHECK-UP, OIL CHAnGE & ROtAtIOn · Inspect front & rear brakes · Check tune-up belts · Check lights · Check steering · Check exhaust · Inspect all levels NEW CAR WARRANTY APPROVED. All coupons must be presented at time of arrival. Coupons cannot be combined with any other offer or special. January 23, 2015. SAFEtY CHECK Ontario Government Inspection $ Most cars & light trucks. All coupons must be presented upon arrival. Expires January 23, 2015. 65 00 $ LUBE, OIL & FILtER OFF 20 39 · Rotate 4 tires & adjust air pressure · Windshield washer fluid top-up MUFFLERS & PIPES 99 % Most Cars +taxes ON parts & labOur most cars Most cars & light trucks. All coupons must be presented upon arrival. Expires January 23, 2015. BAEU LER APPRO ED +taxes 22 99 ROtAtE & BALAnCE 4 tIRES +taxes Includes up to 5L 5w20, 5w30, 10w30 $ 99 +taxes All coupons must be presented at time of arrival. Expires January 23, 2015. Synthetic oil extra. Most cars & light trucks. Most cars & light trucks. All coupons must be presented upon arrival. Expires January 23, 2015. MAG Wheels extra $2.00 each OPEN: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:30pm Most Saturdays 8:00am - 1:00pm