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OAKVILLE BEAVER · Friday, March 6, 2009 12 ATHENA springs forward: ATHENA Oakville will Spring Forward into Fashion on Sunday, March 29 with an afternoon tea/fashion show fundraiser. The event will raise funds to either increase the number of scholarships or boost the value of scholarships handed out annually by ATHENA Oakville. It will showcase spring and summer fashions from Studio 49 and the private collection of Debbie Glover, including designs from Cambio Jeans, Save the Queen Tops, Marc Aurel, A G Jeans, Michael Kors Casual Wear and Shoes by Michael Kors, among others. Behind the fashion extravaganza is Georgetown-based Studio 49, which is run by Debbie Glover. Studio 49 specializes in personalized wardrobing and closet organization. It has products and fashion lines available as well as individualized fashion advice on an appointment-only basis. The gala will take place from 14 p.m. at LeDome Banquet Hall at 1173 North Service Rd. E. Tickets cost $65 and are available in advance until Friday, March 20 through the Oakville Chamber of Commerce at www.oakvillechamber.com. For information on the ATHENA Foundation, go to www.athenafoundation.org and for information on ATHENA Oakville go to www.athenaoakville.ca. The Regional Municipality of Halton Create your own job this summer! www.halton.ca Business Development Centre Youth Entrepreneur Programs Many local businesses take back household materials they produce or sell, ensuring these materials are reused, recycled or disposed of properly. Items currently accepted by Take It Back! Halton partners include: The Summer Company program pro ­ together with awards of up to $3,000 ­ to help enterprising students between the partnership with the Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services. Applications are now being accepted online at www.ontario.ca/summercompany or call Halton's Automotive Batteries (rechargeable and disposable) Cell phones Cork Eye glasses Ink cartridges Win up to $1,000 for your business plan! The Ontario Secondary School Business Plan Competition is held annually in partnership with the Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services. Students may submit a business plan for a business they actually intend to start or just one they business plans submitted. Talk to your business teacher or guidance counsellor or call submit business plans is May 25, 2009. Medications Paint Plastic shopping bags Refrigerators & freezers Sharps (needles, syringes, lancets) Conditions may apply. Take It Back! Halton partners, please visit www.halton.ca/takeitback Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs Financing and Insurance for Small Business: An overview of You as a New Employer: The Ministry of Labour, Service Canada and Canada Revenue Agency will collectively provide an overview of the process, regulations and GST-HST/PST: Canada Revenue Agency and the Ontario Ministry of Revenue will provide a comparison of how these taxes work, tax credits and your responsibilities as a business owner. Take It Back! Halton will assist Halton Region in reaching a 60 per cent Website Design: In partnership with Oakville Public Library, this seminar covers the start up issues of designing a site, choosing a web designer, researching and planning content and maintaining your site. If your business is interested in becoming a Take It Back! Halton partner, please visit www.halton.ca/takeitback for more information. $20/person) Contact us for more information on these events and how to register. 060309