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16-The Canadien Champion, Fniday. November 3, 2000 Milwn Computer ACER e LOTUS e CANON - EPSON LEXMARK a MICROSOFT *Authorized Service Depot - Network Instaîling *Full Training Contracts - Sales & Service *Software & Accessories -On Site Servce 751 Main Street Eaat, Suite 2, Milton Phono 878-4651 Fax 876-1013 a 1-800-268-0034 Monday - Fniday 9-5:30 pmn Saturday 10 - 4 pmi LioCk&Eift I ADVANCED e OENtRAL MASTER KEVING SYSTEMS AOCH SECURITY LOCK SYSTEMS & COMPI.ETE KEY CONTROL * NDUTRIAL HANDICAP OPERATORS INCOMMERCIAL PANIC BARS.- DOOR CLOSERS MOBILE * REIDENIAL ELECTRIC STRIKES & ACCESS CONTROI. MSTER KEYtNG SECURITY CONSULTATIONS S E RVI.CE - LOCK-OUTE FOR ALOIRM SYSTEMS 878-5080 SAPES Logo designed 5y Shoot P5otographe ~ExCECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE - SANDY As I sit in my hotel room iu the nations' capital, Ottawa, 1 fiud myself reflectiug on a year of prosperiîy for the Milton Chamber of Commerce. A fitting reflection, given that 1 am aîleuding the 751h anniversary of the Canadiau Chamber of Commerce along with delegates from 220 chambers from across this country, from shore ta shore 10 shore represenling att sectors of business iu our country. At the AGM we elected a new state of officers dedicated 10 work on our hehaîf t0 ensure the policies we set find their way t0 our government representalives. We have abitîoffun 100! It is atime of renewing old frieudships, meeting managers and volunteers for the fOrst lime sud eslahtishing new reltionships with other UPIcOMING EVENTS..., 1 A Monthly Newsletter of the Milton C rIIt. ESIDENT'S from the convention with a reinforced sense of aptimism and pride in aur country sud ils people. Regardless of the challenges faciog us in the oew mîllennium, we have the ahility t0 find the solutions we require 10 prosper iu this changing world. A short drivi downtown Milton w you 10 several field strange markings ap siakes that have been ino the ground, ai pieces of equipmeni process of maving ton or excavating fors sewage pipes. For tho that woutd ual beti etrsom il! brin8 s where Ipear on pounded ire in th Caler c se of yo eve IbE ~9ALBUSINESS WEEK MERI1TOR.U A Division of Arvin Meritor 150 Steeles Avenue, Milton, Ontario L9T 2Y5 www.sunnyoasis.com Homo et Mont Tourlsm Business and B"a Es1818 Wob Sites www.conservationhalton.on.ca www.escarpmentcountry.on.ca www.chamber.milton.on.ca www.omdreb.on.ca Web Sites - Hostinga & Domain Names WCali Us Today ait (905) 876-1943 or (800) 763-3575 SKD COMPANY 375 Wheelabrator Way, Milton (905) 875-1427 (416) 798-7099 BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS (7:30-8:45 amn) Opporturnties to network learo and have a coffe' Anyane willing to get up for a 7:30 arn meeting bas to be serious about business. Aren't those the people you want 10 meet? November 9th, 2000 Guest Speaker: Nikki Wilson, Senior Business Adsiser, C I B C TOPIC: Business Lending & Products Light breakfast servedl Jamie Burton relates EFFECTIVE RETAIL MARKETING as having TWO efforlless components Step #1: Know Your Customer! SEep #2: If you do NOT understand Step # t RETURN t0oil, and make il YOUR top priority t0 UNDERSTAND snd KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER'S Needs - Lifestyle - Location of Residence and/or - Business - Likes / Distikes, etc. Thank you Jamie for a unique and informative session Octoher 12th! BUSINESS AFTER HOURS (5-7 pm) Tuesday, November 28th Co-Hosts: Springridge Farm; Milton Graphics toc: McMarketing toc; and Page One Services Location: Springridge Farm, 7256 Bell School Line 1 More detaits t0 fottow! INTERESTED IN SHOWCASING YOUR BUSINESS DURING 20)01? If YES, the Chamber invites you to sign up as a BUSINESS AFI'ER ISOURS' Host! Contact Bev Hofloway, Chamber Office ( 905-878-0581), for further information. M74EMBERSHIP RENE.WALSO.. Our gratitude to participating area businesses for their keen interest in making SMALL BUSINESS WEEK (October 23 - 27) a HUGE Hit! Chamber activities included: October 23 - Voluoteer Recognition Luncheon sponored hy the Business Developmenî Bank of Canada. Special lhauks t0 guesî speaker, Peler Lawler, Branch Manager, BDC, Burliogton. We wish to recognize the following volunteers for their dedicated commuitirrent and service ta our Chamber during the year: Jasos Allan, Paul Attack, Colin Best, Shetina Bhimji, Ries Boers, Mark Brancier, Business Devetopment Bank of Canada, Hazet Carlin, Dawîî Case, Richard Cooper, Donna Coutter, Robert Cumming, Melissa DeBrouwer, Solange deSantis, Eart Dolmage, Emery Invesîmenîs, Expedile Plus toc. Catherine Glover. HJM Insurance Brokers (Ontario) toc., Jayce Hagevik, Met lovia, Terry Jackson, Johnson Contrats Lîd., Kate Johnston, Kalena Florisîs, Aaron Lalvani, Richard Laughton, Rager Lauzan, Phit Lawaon, Bab Lee, Sieve-Lund, Aaron Macarane, Harold Macinnon, Richard Malboeuf, Mattamy Homes, Melissa McCuaig, Carat McDanatd, Bil! Mercer, Btake Mercer, Milton Canadian Champion, Milton Greenhouses Ftawer & Giftshop. Ken Maore, Howard Malt, Richard Murray, Chris Newett, Michaet OlGorman, Armando Pagliari. Brian Patience, Deborah Pikula, John Rapp, SKD Company, Karen Scott, Jim Shaw, Pam Sheldan, Andrew Siltata, Susan Spagnuoto, Roland Stewart, George Takaki, Cassanira Thompson, Joanne Thompoon, Don Thorne, Gerry Thurston, George Witson, Stacey Winter, Christine Yoshida, Peter Zorbas. A "VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION" plaque inscrihed wilh Ibis year's recipients was unveiled aI the luncheon. Each volunteer ws awarded a specially-designed Chamber "VOLUNTEER" pin in recognition of their outstanding efforts. Thank YOD to the folîowing businesses for renewing their Chamber Membership. Aero Supplies toc. Arts Milton Banvil 2000 Bates & Liddon Brelco Electric toc. Clarke's Golf Services Derlan Aerospace Canada Harrap Restaurant Insurge Inc Johoston Maintenance Ltd. K & B Auto Service Metallurgical Sensors toc Milton Physiotberapy and Sports Injuries Clinîc Moore Resource Sysîems National Sales toc. Ontario Electric Railway Historical Association, The I w H HALTON CREDIT UNION Proudly Serving Members Sincel957 EARL DOLMAGE Branch Manager 44 Main Street East Milton, Ontario (905) 878-4168 Royal LePage Residential Real Estate Services - Carole D. Budworth Scotta' Accounting Services STRIDE Thermoabeli Inc ZAK's Pharmacy Zanatta Construction Ltd. RBIC K FINANCIAL SECURITY CORPORATION Melissa De Brouwer, CFP Financia! Planning and Inresmeny eMutual Funds - RRSPs Life Insurance 575 Ontario Street South, Milton, Ontario L9T 2N2 Tel: (905) 875- 1000 - Fax: (905) 875-6896 e ana e iîîù h nex r il a t chu drai des] a di issu a h Oct ýsu Tha Cen ente Hat: Lea E i B sais FREE tlon rF t m