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Small Business Survey The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, June 21, 1997 Page 3 From page 1 lars at the Clarington Business Group to complete a survey about some of the issues they sec as affecting their bottom line. Among the concerns cited was the advent of increased competition within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Becoming more closely associated associated with communities in the GTA could be a boon for local business or a it could put a squeeze on smaller businesses. "Its a big uncertainty right :now," said Cooke. :a Another concern cited in the surveys was the cost of advertising. advertising. For the growing number of small entrepreneurs without lavish advertising budgets, the idea of co-operative advertising could be a solution, Cooke suggests. suggests. Yet another big unknown is how small business will survive in light of provincial downloading downloading onto municipalities and the uncertainly of federal government government assistance to small businesses, businesses, Cooke says. Clarington's economic development office stays in touch with the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism and has access to the most up-to- date- information, information, Cooke notes. Clarington is the the fifth fastest-growing community in Canada, she points out and has attracted a wave of interest from outfits in the States and ■ < ' --V "Making Services Work for People" The recently released document, "Making Services Work for People" sets out a new framework for services for children-and adults with developmental disabilities. The Ministry of Community and Social Services invites you to attend one of the following orientation sessions on this initiative. COMMUNITY ORIENTATION SESSIONS - Tuesday, June 24,1997 10:00 a.m. -1-2:00 noon Whitby Mental Health Centre Conference Rooms D & E 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, Ontario Tuesday, June 24,1997 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Community Nursing Home 15941 Simcoe Street North, Port Perry, Ontario Please RSVP at 1-800-663-8560, ext. 360. Thank you. la.ip Are you planning a family? Are you expecting a baby? Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville can help you. First, we have launched a new education program called the Expectant Parent Education Program to provide couples with information on pre-natal care, : delivery, and post-natal care Memorial Hospital provides. Sessions are tailored to the participants ' needs. Second, there are about a dozen family physicians in the area who are now available to deliver your,baby at Memorial Hospital. A:list is available at the Hospital. If you are interested in learning more about either of these initiatives, please call Memorial Hospital at 623-3331, ext. 3790, or ask for the Obstetrics Department. % Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville We are working with you fora healthy tomorrow Quebec. We promote Clarington as a place to work, live and have fun, she says. "But economic development is not just about bringing new business here. It's also about keeping the businesses businesses we have and trying to facilitate their expansion within the community." These days, the Marketing, Tourism and Economic Development Office is planning planning a special Clarington Day on August 15 at the CNE in Toronto to promote the area. To find out how you and your business can get involved, call the Economic Development Office at 623- 3379. Beer Store From page 1 to oppose the move. He said, "this has nothing to do with the store itself. The employees will be doing this on their own time and in consultation consultation with their union." One of the flyers that Bell presented notes that employees employees of the LCBOs across Ontario have been lobbying the provincial government to make innovative improvements improvements to modernize the LCBO. Some of these proposals proposals include Sunday openings, openings, longer hours, and a bottle bottle return system. California Field Tomatoes Farm Fresh Fruits and Vegetables i Specials Wed., June 18 - Sun., June 22 Fresh Broccoli •tQd&S bunch [Great for Summer Salads! jf s }|#| Romaine Lettuce w JSSÈj each New Potatoes Fresh Cauliflower Large Bagels Assorted Varieties [Fresh Blueberries Business Hours Mon. - Wed. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thurs. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. j|| Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. ©J.P. HUMANITY INVESTIGATE THE BAHA'I FAITH! FOR RECORDED MESSAGES ABOUT THE BAHA'I FAITH, ITS TEACHINGS & PERSPECTIVES ON SOCIAL ISSUES... PLEASE CALL 1-800-433-3284 r S7\ t MUNICIPALITY OF (ylariricjton ONTARIO NOTICE OF LfiNE REDUCTIONS Beaver Street North, Andrew Street and George Street, Newcastle. Municipal Contract No. CL97-7 Please be advised that Bishop Construction will be undertaking construction operations on Beaver Street North from King Street to Andrew Street, on George Street from Beaver Street North to 85 metres easterly and on Andrew Street from Beaver Street North to 85 metres easterly. ' The Contractor plans to mobilize on site the week of June 23,1997 and to commence construction on June 24, 1997. During the construction period all streets will be closed to - through traffic with one lane open to local traffic. Periodic closure of roads to all traffic will be in affect as construction requirements dictate. The reconstruction is scheduled to be completed by August 29, 1997. We apologize for any inconvenience incurred by the travelling public as a result of the work of this Contract. Bishop Construction Ltd. 75 Fefnstaff Court, Unit #15 CONCORD, Ontario LAK 3R3 1-905-738-5600 ©j.p.