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An annual business-networking event Wednesday, March 11 will also be celebrating International Women's Day (March 8). The event is hosted by the Halton Region Small Business Centre, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, at the OE Banquet Hall and Conference Centre, 2245 Speers Rd. This year's theme is Make it Happen. "Halton Region has a long history of supporting the entrepreneurial culture within the region and fostering its growth through our Small Business Centre," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. "Through our partnership with the provincial Halton to host Make it Happen business event March 11 government, this event will offer attendees the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and connect with other local, self-employed women." There is a $30 registration fee and participants will have the opportunity to listen to two inspiring keynote speakers, including entrepreneur, award-winning facilitator and author Kate Jones of Kate Jones & Associates, and Carol Schulte, professional speaker and creator of the Spark your G.E.N.I.U.S. Group Coaching Program. The event runs from 7:45 a.m. to noon and will also include breakfast, two local spotlight success stories and a chance to network with other entrepreneurs. According to Statistics Canada's self-employment historical summary tables, there were approximately one million self-employed women in Canada in 2014. Halton Region's Small Business Centre promotes Halton's vibrant entrepreneurial community, offering a variety of programs, services, and networking opportunities to support local self-employed women. To register, or learn more about the event, dial 311 or visit www.halton.ca/businesswomen. More information on the Halton Region Small Business Centre is available at www. haltonsmallbusiness.ca, or on Twitter (@HaltonEcDev), Facebook (www.facebook.com/ haltonSBEC), or WordPress (www.haltonsbec. wordpress.com). 25 | Thursday, March 5, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com R AD SEE OUW EEK EVERY N O PLUS...Every Tuesday is Seniors Day Where You'll Save An Extra 15% On Selected Merchandise! Oakville Minor Football Flag and Tackle Flag ages 5-14 Tackle ages 10-19 MAJOR APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, BED AND BATH, FASHIONS AND FOOTWEAR FOR THE FAMILY... ALL AT OUTLET PRICES! Dixie Outlet Mall Cawthra Road Hurontario st. Dixie Road QEW DIXIE OUTLET Hwy. 427 2200 Islington Ave. N. STORE HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10 AM-9 PM SATURDAY 9:00 AM-6 PM SUNDAY 11 AM-6 PM REXDALE OUTLET STORE HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10 AM-9 PM SATURDAY 9:30 AM-6 PM SUNDAY 11 AM-6 PM Lake Shore Blvd. Call in to hear our Specials on our ad line at 416-401-4545 or 1-866-516-4500 press "1" Provide input on 2015-2016 budget priorities The Halton District School Board values input from parents, guardians, staff and members of the public concerning the development of the 2015-2016 budget. Until Friday, March 27, 2015 community members may provide input online at www.hdsb.ca. Follow the link from the home page. Coaches & Volunteers Needed! Eligible for High School hours www.oakvilletitansfootball.ca email: email: info@oakvilletitansfootball.ca info@oakvilletitansfootball.ca Parent Info / Registration Night: Wed. March 11, 7pm to 9pm J&N Pub ­ 3420 Rebecca (at Great Lakes Blvd.) Community members may also make presentations to trustees by following the delegation procedure posted on the website under "Boardroom and Trustees". Additional resources regarding education finance and recent budget presentations to trustees are also posted online. For more information contact 905-335-3665 · 1-877-618-3456 Put the Rubber to the Road this Spring Grab your keys and steer your way to the open road by summer. Enroll today in Young Drivers' March Break accelerated driving program. Two-weekend course: March 14-15 and 21-22, 2015 Four-day express course: March 16-19, 2015 Evening classes: starting on March 30, 2015 Make it happen. Register now and save big on insurance. Oakville locations 345 Lakeshore Rd. East, Suite 312 180 Oak Park Blvd., Suite 107 #YDMARCHBREAK YD.COM (289) 327-2407 The best insurance you can buy.