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March of Dimes volunteers will be knocking this month Listen for the knock on the door this month as January is March of Dimes month. For the 59th year, March of Dimes is holding its annual door-to-door campaign to help increase the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities. This year, the organization has recruited more than 10,000 volunteers across Ontario to brave the winter weather and raise funds. "Our goal is to raise more than $40,000 in Oakville," said Mary Lynne Stewart, director of fund development and communications for March of Dimes. This year, March of Dimes hopes to raise $1 million across the province. Monies collected through the door-to-door campaign will help the thousands of Ontarians with physical disabilities, many of whom have been waiting months or even years for the programs and services they need. Just some of the programs the campaign supports include its assistive devices program, a rehabilitation program, conductive education, social opportunities for people with disabilities and more. Those interested in volunteering or donating, can contact 1-800-263-3463, ext. 7705 or visit www.doortodooronline.ca. 15 · Friday, January 8, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com The Regional Halton Small Business Centre Municipality of Halton Oakville www.halton.ca Bridges to Better Business - Strategies for Growth: February 25, 2010 A unique educational and networking event that brings together small businesses from across Halton Region. This event will highlight various strategies entrepreneurs can use to grow their businesses. time more effectively. Keynote speaker Hugh Culver will present "It's All About the Small Stuff." Registration details are below. Christmas Tree Collection In Oakville, Christmas tree collection occurs twice in the month of January: Collection Area 1 Collection Area 2 Collection Area 3 Collection Area 4 Collection Area 5 Collection Area 6 Collection Area 7 Collection Area 8 January 12 & 19 January 12 & 19 January 12 & 19 January 12 & 19 January 15 & 22 January 15 & 22 January 15 & 22 January 15 & 22 Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs First Steps in Exporting: The Ministry share resources, programs and services available to potential exporters including export readiness, market research, export planning and practical issues. Halton Regional Centre Consultant-on-Site Program: In partnership with Milton Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Appointments must be booked in advance. Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, including resources to help you succeed, structure, registrations, options. Consultant-on-Site Program: In partnership with Halton Hills Public Library, a business consultant will be available to meet with small business clients at the Georgetown Branch Library be booked in advance. Bookkeeping: Understand bookkeeping principles and practices, and software programs. Halton Hills Public Library Georgetown Branch Milton Public Library Growing in the Right Direction ­ Expert Advice: Get the best advice from business experts. A lawyer, accountant, marketing expert and banker will assist with your challenges and questions. Wed., Feb. 3 Burlington Central Library registration is required Starting a Small Business: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, including resources to help you succeed, structure, registrations, options. Halton Regional Centre Remove all tinsel, lights, decorations, tree stands and plastic bags from Christmas trees prior to collection. Please ensure trees do not become stuck or frozen in snow banks. Christmas trees are taken for composting at the Halton Waste Management Site, where they are turned into valuable mulch for use in landscaping projects. Visit www.halton.ca/waste and use our new "Put Waste In Its Place" online tool-- enter an item you are unsure what to do with and it will tell you how to reuse, recycle or dispose of it properly. Flu immunizations still available Bridges to Better Business Strategies for Growth Event: In partnership with the federal and provincial governments and RBC Royal Bank, this session will focus on strategies that small business owners can use to grow their business. Oakville Conference Centre unit Protecting the health of residents is a top priority for Halton Region and I would like to thank you all for your patience, support and kind words throughout our clinic operation, as we participate in Canada's largest ever immunization program. Gary Carr Regional Chair www.halton.ca or dial 311. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Contact us for more information and registration details for these events. Jan 12, 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Ctte. Jan 13, 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Ctte. Jan 13, 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Ctte. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 080110