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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, April 7, 2016 | 22 For more news, visit insidehalton.com/oakville-on Halton Small Business Centre Summer Company 2016 is now open for applications, however, space is limited. The application deadline is May 6 or earlier if the program reaches capacity. The Summer Company program provides hands-on business training and mentoring - together with awards of up to $3,000 - to help enterprising students between the ages of 15-29 start and run their own summer business. Successful applicants receive up to $1,500 in the spring to help with business start-up costs, and up to $1,500 in the fall upon successful completion of their Summer Company experience. For more information, visit ontario.ca/summercompany. Get Involved, Share Your Ideas Halton Regional Council invites members of the community to apply for positions on the following committee: Development Charges Advisory Committee We are seeking four citizen representatives for Halton Region's Development Charges Advisory Committee. The mandate of this committee is to: · Review the methodology and assumptions used in formulating Halton's development charges policy; · Provide critical analysis and policy advice regarding Halton's development charges policy; and · Provide input on recommendations regarding any proposed development charges by-laws. The appointment term will expire when the Development Charges Background Study is released to the public which is anticipated to be in December 2016. Regional Council wishes to ensure that its boards and committees reflect the diverse nature of its community and invites all residents of Halton to consider this opportunity. An Interview Committee of Regional Council will recommend qualified candidates for these positions to Regional Council. Details on this opportunity and application forms are available on our website halton.ca/advisorycommittees, by email to regionalclerk@halton.ca, or from the Office of the Regional Clerk, Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be received at the Office of the Regional Clerk no later than Friday, April 22, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted online, by mail or by fax to 905-825-8838. Karyn Bennett Regional Clerk Upcoming business seminars and programs Financial Basics: Understand financial statements: cash flow, income and balance sheets and tools to analyze them. Wednesday, April 20 Halton Hills Public Library ­ Georgetown Branch 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Starting a Small Business: An indepth review of start-up requirements, including: business structures, registration, industry specific regulations and licences and taxes. Wednesday, May 4 Halton Hills Public Library ­ Georgetown Branch 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Your Business Plan: Learn how to write a plan to help guide your business and take away useful resources and templates. Wednesday, May 18 Burlington Central Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Getting Started Information Session: A one-hour overview of rules and regulations for starting a business in Halton. Staff will guide you through a checklist for starting a new business. The sessions are casual, informative small groups of five or less. Every Tuesday 9 ­ 10 a.m. Halton Regional Administration Building ­ Small Business Centre Free ­ registration required Starter Company Program ­ General Information Session: Training, business skills development, mentorship and guidance from local business professionals and where eligible, a micro-grant of up to $5,000 for 18 to 29 year olds. Learn how to become your own boss today! Third Tuesday, each month in 2016 10 ­ 11 a.m. Halton Regional Administration Building ­ Small Business Centre Free ­ registration required Futurpreneur Canada ­ General Information Session: If you're a young entrepreneur between 18 and 39, looking to start your own full time small business, you could get up to $45,000 through Futurpreneur Canada financing program. Start your future today! Third Tuesday, each month in 2016 11 a.m. ­ 12 p.m. Halton Regional Administration Building ­ Small Business Centre Free ­ registration required Maintaining a strong local economy Regional Council is committed to supporting a strong and sustainable local economy. On March 23, Halton presented the Economic Development ­ Economic Review 2015 staff report, which highlights the year's economic activity and real estate development. The report outlines several key accomplishments, including low unemployment rates and tremendous growth in employment development. To download an electronic version of the full report, or to learn more about what makes Halton a great place to invest and do business, visit halton.ca/business. Meetings at Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. Join our online community and get connected! Registration and pre-payment for all seminars is required as seating is limited. For more information on these events including registration details, please visit haltonsmallbusiness.ca or dial 311. Gary Carr Regional Chair Apr. 12 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cttee. Apr. 13 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Cttee. Apr. 13 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cttee. Apr. 20 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. 070416