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T H E O A K V IL L E B E A V E R W ednesday, M a y 10, 2 0 0 0 W ednesday, M ay 10, 2 0 0 0 T H E O A K V IL L E B E A V E R B5 SM ALL BUSINESS ADVISORY G R O U P Providing Solutions to Business Problems and Ideas for Sales Growth to Small and Home-Based Business Since 1983 A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER O f THE OAKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE O A K V I L L E WE WILL ADVISE YOU ON ALL BUSINESS MATTERS and 1 becom e a m em ber of your A dvisory Team 1 prepare yo ur business and m arketing plans > provide you with effective personal and corporated incom e tax planning > install and/or back-up your com puters · design and im plem ent rep orting system s to effectively m onitor yo ur C om pany's operating results · obtain financing for your operations · incorporate com panies CHAMBER o f COMMERCE Oakville Chamber of Commerce 170 Country Squire Lane Oakville, ON L6J 4Z3 Tel: (905) 845-6613 Fax: (905) 845-6475 CALL DOW FOR ATI APPOINTMENT OR OBTAIN A COPY OF OUR BROCHURE WHICH OUTLINES THE MANY OTHER SERVICES WE PROVIDE (905) 844-5238 2 5 2 0 G u ild s to n e C r e s c e n t, O a k v ille , O n ta r io L6M 3Y 8 To learn about becoming a "M oney Back Guarantee" member, call Lorraine 8 4 5 -6 6 1 3 (ext. 22) l[ 12 Em broidered Denim Shirts w ith your com pany nam e only $300. 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Suite 200A Phone 905.339 7030 Fax 905 333.7225 www. perspective ca Website: www.oakvillechamber.com E-mail; info@6akvillechamber.com "GotA G roup We'veGotTheferty" CHAMBER CONSULTING GROUP Group Benefits & FinancialServices Group Insurance, Medical & D ental Plans for small, m edium size, & hom e based businesses ` O n ,y o .m i* President's REPORT EUP REPORT Don Crossley : ' BUSINESS A D V IS O R Y ASSOCIATES Bob Griesbach, President O AKVILLE HBERNEUI S FLUSH CH AM BER of COMMERCE ^ p u 4 s m « The Solution Providers · A cco u n tin g services · Business plans · Financial management advice · Taxation a d v ic e D cm /O Jfi fydufi Voted Jest Itestaurant/far $ Friendliest Staff O akville B urlington D aniel H ynek D ouglas H ynek (905) 849-4342 Providing C ham ber members with benefits since 1980. 8 4 4 -8 7 0 3 3 1 9 -8 5 5 5 In previous newsletters, I have mentioned the Chamber's involvement this year in pushing for action on finding real solu tions to our transportation bottlenecks. The Greater Toronto Services Board has recently issued a draft report that is apparently intended to become the strategic transportation plan for the GTA and Hamilton. While this report contains some useful planning information for those geographic areas it covers, it is noticeably lacking in explaining how the required infrastructure will be financed. In addition, there seems to be limited attention given to the potential role o f the private sector in the trans portation sector. At the time o f writing this article w e are preparing comments on this report which will be presented to the GTSB in public meetings in late April. On March 28th I attended, on behalf o f your Board of Directors, at Oakville Town Council and Halton Regional Council. A s approved by the Board, I spoke in support o f the amalgamation o f East Flamborough by the City o f Burlington. This opportunity had arisen from the restructuring forced on the Hamilton-Wentworth Region by the Provincial Government. Based on our review o f the available information, and having specified certain conditions with regard to future cost sharing, w e had considered this amalgamation to be a one-time opportunity for our region and had recommended approval. Regional Council defeated the motion by a narrow margin. However, at time o f writing, the Ontario Government had not reached a final decision on the fate o f Flamborough and we had written to the Minister responsible to make our opinions heard. In the surveys returned to the Chamber so far this year, over 80% o f respondents say that networking is one o f the most important benefits from their membership in the Chamber o f Commerce. In view o f this, w e have taken steps to upgrade our monthly Business After Hours Events and we have also scheduled a second Business Before Business Event to be held at O tello's banquet Hall on Wednesday, June 7th. See you there! Tired of all the talk & rock on radio? Maybe it's time to listen to the Great Sounds of the Hit Parade on southern Ontario's e tffy 50+ station Executive Vice:President Robert B. White, C.A. Business Coach m Certified consultant and resellerfor MYOB, Simply Accounting, Quick Books and Business Vision Calling All Board of Directors Nominees.1* The month o f May means great weather, our annual G olf Tournament and yes, the opportunity for each t>f our members to give consideration to becoming further involved w ith our Chamber by offering your name to stand in nomination for o u r Board of Directors. The two year would commence in September at our Annual General Meeting. O r if you prefer, you could nominate another member of your choosing. Forms went out with last m onth's Newsletter and more copies are available here at our Chamber office. It is a.:very' simple process in that the person agreeing to let their name st&id.fills in the top portion o f the form and then they arrange to have 5m bm bers in good stand ing here at the Chamber, affix their signatures as nominators. Being a member of our board allows you to'participate with setting the overall policies and direction for our Chamber, while reviewing and updating those presently in existence- to comply with our Strategic Plan. Experience with being a member o f one* o f our com m ittees or serving as a com m ittee Chair is a definite asset. , m m (Q.E.W. & T a M p r Rd.) 8 4 2 - 5 0 0 0 2125 Grenville Dr., Suite 200 Oakville Tel/Fax 9 0 5 - 8 4 4 - 8 2 5 8 Email: busadvis@ netcom .ca lectio tVRptfenilrer C n W 0 1250 I need a quality printer w h o can get the jo b do n e . W h o should I call? zF o / h { l (J o l o t 1 o f ( y a tu a f a , THE NEW AGE IN DIGITAL PRINTING >rinf _ ire eJ Electronic Prirtng High Resolution Typesetting Reports Manuals Stationery Flyers Booklets Newsletters Carbonless Forms Full Colour Posters Desktop Publishing Colour Copies Laminations Drilling Folding Cutting Stapling Collating Cerlox Binding Shrink Wrapping SOMERVI LLE FREE PICK-UP & DELIVERY 2 2 0 W y e c ro ft U n it 1 0 0 O a k v ille , O n t a r io L 6 K 3V 1 G R A P H IC S IN C . NOMINATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY,'JUNE 15TH. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR PARTICIPATION, W ITH ASSURING THE ONGOING SUCCESS OF YOUR CHAM BER: ' (9 0 5 )8 2 9 -9 9 2 9 : Printers of the Oaklinlle Chamber of Qmvncrce Newsletter T e l: 8 4 2 - 4 6 6 4 F a x : 8 4 2 -1 1 8 1 Em ail: fe rg u s o n @ v is io n o l.n e t M a y E v e n ts Mother's Day W ildfiower Walk Victoria Day Sheep to Shawl Proudly supporting the Oakville Chamber of Commerce for over 17years. I M ay 2000 *10 Business After Hours Time: 5-7 p.m. Hosted by: Exit Redly (2274 Lakeshore Rd. W.) Time: 7-9 p.m. location: Oakville Chamber Office The Panelists featured are experts in their field which indude: Accounting, Investment Banking Insurance, Law and more! Time: 5:30 - registration, 6 p.m. - Executive buffet and networking 7 p.m. presentation, 8:45 p.m. - meet the experts, discuss your needs and review the products aid services avaiable. Location: Holiday Inn Oakville Centre (590 Argus Rd.m the Atrium room) Topic: Leam about the fast growing role of the Applkalion Servke Provider Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Alternatives (579 Kerr St.) Cost: No charge to Oakville Chamber members and their employees. Cost. No charge, but RSVP's are required. 17 Starling a Business Panel BANQUET HALL · Wedding f* · Parties CH A RM o u n try " A cozy stay at a com fortable p rice " Y ou'll appreciate the ex tras ... 71 room s 3 w hirlpool suites Free continental "p lu s" breakfast, w eekday new spaper, in-room coffee, local telephone calls & free parking Q.E.W. & W inston Churchill Blvd. 2930 South Sheridan Way Oakville, O ntario L6J 7J8 8 2 9 -8 0 2 0 Battle of Bronte R e - e n a c t m e n t GREENING'S Custom Framing 1136 D unn 8 45-3868 4* E llin G ill I n te r a c tiv e Inc. OAKPLAS DISTRIBUTION LTD. Injection Moulding * Extrusion · Tooling * Assembly · Packaging Conventions * First Communions Confirmations 1173 North Service Rd.E, Oakville L6H IA7 8 2 7 -6 9 1 1 18 Information Technology Briefing Cost: S25 (induing gst). Price indudes a buffet dinner. The O a kville Chamber o f Commerce is also home to the O akville Visitor Inform ation Centre. If y o u a re expecting out-of-tow n guests, or planning your next trip; please.stop by and pick up tourist inform ation. We have inform ation,on O akville, Halton, O ntario and Canada - all maps and brochures are com plim entary! For more inform ation, please caH - To n y E l l in g t o n V ic e P resident / C o o I(4 ii) 8 4 2 -8 2 3 0( 4 1 6 )8 4 2 -8 7 7 0 785 Pacific Road Unit 15, Oakville, ON L6L6M3 Tel: (905) 825-3535 Fax: (905) 825-5656 Reservations: 800-456-4000 K , i www.countryinns.com 31-775 P a c ific R o a d . O a k v ille O n ta rio , C a n a d a L6L 6M 4 Tel: 9 0 5 -8 2 7 -9 0 3 3 - e x t. 2 2 2 Fax: 905-827-0754 Ellington@ E llinG ill.com w w w .E H inG ill.com ^ ^ O A K V IL L E DODGEl TjS C H RYSLER LTD. QUALITY HOTEL & SUITES Built in a park-like setting, overlooking beautiful Bronte Creek, our hotel m il provide you with comfortable accommodations and banquet facilities to suit you. RICK K E D Z IO R 1 Associate Broker Relocation Specialist Past President _____ Oakville Chamber of Commerce Laurie at (905) 843-6613 ext. 21. W e a re o p en M o n d a y to Friday; 9 b.tn . to 5 p .m . y e a r ro u n d , a n d open w eeken d s a n d h o lid ays fro m ju n e -t L a b o u r D ay. Cost: no charge to the public (No registration required) Sales/Lwity/Sefv-iu/Ports/t/sUCiw 646-4TH LINE AT SPEERS ROAD| OAKVILLE 27 Wellness Fair ^ BUSINESS AFTER HOURS "Putting fun into Business" Hosted by: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 Business Women's Network Dinner Meetings Our guest speakers for June are: ·'V% ^ : C 8r TEL (905) 845-4211 FAX (905) 845-5772 w w w .oakvilledodge.com W e 'll m a k e y o u feel rig h t at hom e * indicates that the event is open to Oakville Chamber Members (non-members are welcomed and encouraged to attend Chamber Member events, as a guest!) NOTE: PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PAID FOR EVENTS, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS (EXCEPT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS). Phone (9 0 5 ) 8 4 5 - 6 6 1 3 to register. S.E.N.A.C.A. WENDY McBRIDE Seniors Day Program Halton Inc. The Oakville Museum LOCATION The Erchless Estate, 8 Navy Street TIME 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. COST FREE to Chamber members, their employees, guests and future members An opportunity to make business contacts, meet old and new friends and discuss mutual concerns. Bring your brochures and business cards and take advantage of a great networking event! Non-alcoholic refreshments also available. Please feel free to bring a guest - friend, co-worker, or neighbour! ·RSVP s not required* ,, Everyone Present Topic: Everyone Present will have an opportunity to speak for approximately 2 minutes on themselves and their business. e From concept through finished product; ink on paper is our specialty. stationery · forms · brochures · newsletters · 4-colour process "Community Minded, Business Driven" C all me fir s t fo r yo u r R eal E state needs a t 338*9000 754 Bronte Rd. Oakville, Ont. (905) 84 7-66 6 7 I v ATTENTION ALL ENTREPRENEURS Are you considering starting your own business? Have you recently started one? Are you looking for FREE, EXPERT advice? If the answer is "YES" then you will want to attend the following: The Oakville Chamber of Commerce Small Business Committee presents ... STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS PANEL W ellness Fair 30 H e a lth & W ellness Booths covering all disciplines, mini treatments, products, sampling G uest S p e a k e r:). Krop, M.D. 11:30 a.m. A.D.D. & Allergies 1:30 p.m. Anti-aging Secrets Fashion Show: Karen's Dress Boutique featuring UV clothing 12:30 p.m Pet Parade: Kids & their Dogs BRING YOUR DOG! 2:00 p.m. Prizes sponsored by: PetCare Brought to you by: The Oakville Chamber of Commerce Wellness Committee mindseyehealth.com. Nutri-Tips Oakville Massage & Wellness & Alternatives Market Date: Monday, )une 5, 2000 Location: Otello's Banquet Hall (2273 Royal Windsor Drive @ Ford Drive) 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Networking 6:15 - 6:30 - Call to Order & Opening Remarks 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. - Dinner 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. - Speakers P R O G R A M M A N A G E R Tel: (905) 465-1430 Fax: 469-9124 1-877-95-MAPLE www.mapleleatmarketing.com C an ada's B usin essP rinter ZIPPY PRINT REALTY CORP. MIKE WILSON 53 BOND STREET OAKVILLE, ONT. L6K 1L8 PHONE: (905) 337-8937 FAX: (905) 337-0768 1200 Speers Road, Unit 51 Oakville Tel: (905) 849-6380 Fax: (905) 849-7318 E-mail: zippyoak@bserv.com 67 Lakeshore Road West Oakville Ontario L6K1C9 royal .V [y> tort an- Don't Fornet: Monte Carlo Inn OAKVILLE N ew L o c B tio n ye i; Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, May 17,2000 (will then resume again in September 2000) Mav m a t Exit Realty Negotiators Cost $25 per person (includes GSWisa & Mastercard accepted _ _ Please RSVP to Cindy at the Chamber; 845-6613 x28 ;? ; - NO IATER THAN 12 noon- Friday, |une 2, 2000 * * Le p a g e Royal L e P ag e Real Estate Services Ltd., Broker I/ / 905- 849-9500 374 South Service Rd. E. (Q.E.W. & Trafalgar) O akville · 70 Luxurious Appointed Executive Rooms & Suites > Fireplace, whirlpool, and/or Jacuzzi Rooms and Suites available · Complimentary buffet breakfast · Business and Meeting Facilities · Exercise facilities F ax: 9 0 5 -8 4 9 -6 4 0 5 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Oakville Chamber of Commerce Cost: Free @ 2274 Lakeshore Road West (Bronte) p re p a y m e n t is re q u ire d fo r ALL C ham ber events. As a courtesy to o u r host, N O exceptions o r refunds a fte r ju n e 2, 2 0 0 0 please. Sapphire ` Building & Renovations W e provide state o f th e art, quality orthotic appliances utilizing the late technology, a com puterized three dim ensional optical im aging system Strong, lightweight, th in a n d com fortable to wear, they are custom m ade in 6 days to fit the exact requirem ents or y our feet. 326 Lakeshore Rd. E. Leading Supplier of Permanent & Temporary Staffing in Oakville Area >Conference Rooms · Corporate Rates · Shuttle Service - Close to all varieties of fine dining, golf, night clubs, downtown Oakville, cafe's, shopping, museums, movie theatres, Oakville's beautiful harbour and GO Transit The panelists featured are experts in their fields which include: Accounting, Investment Banking, Insurance, Law, Customer Service and more! It's everything you need to know about starting your own business To register for this event, please contact Cindy Potter at (905) 845-6613 ext. 28 or email: cindy@oakvillechamber.com Please note that sessions are h e ld based on s u ffic ie n t registration. ATHENA 2 0 0 0 call 845-6613 for details. Fences, Decks, Ceramics, Drywall, Painting Bathrooms, Kitchens, Fireplace Mantles, etc. 8 4 5 -4 2 6 7 251 North Service Rd.W Adecccr THE E MP L O Y ME N T PEOPLE Admission: Free! Saturday, May 27, 2000 -1 0 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rain or Shine! Alternatives Market, 579 Kerr St., Oakville The Oakville Chamber is a proud sponsor of the ATHENA Award 2000. : v To become a · sponsor · com m ittee member · nominator 323 Parklane Rd. Oakville, ON. L6H4J4 Norm Brioux Phone (905) 466-1431 The Oakville Professional Building 627 Lyons Lane, Suite 404, Oakville, Ont. Tel: (905) 338-6003 By Appointment Only. 3 3 8 -3 7 3 7 700 Dorval Dr., Ste. 111 Oakville 842-5173 T he O akville B eaver O a fo ffk C c m m w u tfP tm p q w Publishing Wednesday, Friday & Sunday To subscribe call 845Proud M em ber o f the Oakville Cham ber o f Commerce. I.T. Xchange, specializes in the distribution of surplus, discontinued and refurbished computer products. Our focus on name brand products including IBM, Compaq, HP and Toshiba allows us to service a large customer base of wholesalers, value-added retailers and corporate end users. With more than 100 years of Personal Computer industry experience, I.T. 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