p 251 Main St. E., Miton L9T IPI 878-0581 For up-to-date Information highlighting both the Milton and Esearpmnent growth was going to happen until you saw a shovel in tht ground, well tht digging has begun. Milton is about to grow and change. 'Mis change can bring both uncertainty and challenges. However way you look at it there is no doubt that change is here and next year Milton will be different, which in turn will affect each of us. Tht growth with its changes and challenges il brings will also have a dramatic efl'ect on our local govemments. Tht Mayor and Councilors are going to be dealing with many issues that will arise as a direct result of this new growth. These issues will he complex and some will have a history behind them, which will Oclober 24 - Business After Hours "Survi cor Challenge" Thank you to co-hosts Milton Leisure Centre and Telehop for a very entertaining experience. Hats off to tht fearless SURVIVOR Leaders: Ries Boers, Bilî's Auto Body www.cham necesuitate some work. The Chamher of Commerce does not endorse candidates and 1 do not want anyone to refer anything in My commenta as to how we believe people should vote. What we are advocating is that each of us examine the policies and positions of each of the candidates and to, choose that candidate who can hring the strongest credentials to the table. With this new growth we will only get ont shot at doing what is right and mistakes will lait a long time. 'Mis is the first year that the voltrs of Halton get to elect tht Chair of the Region directly. This position is ont that is very important in ensuring tht various municipal govemrments of Halton actually Shop; Hazel Carlin, Creative QuilI; Melissa DeBrouwer, Bick Financial Security Corporation;, Douglas Francis, Padgett Business Services, Rab Potina, Town of Milton; Martin Stanley, Stanmar Consulting; and Cassandra Thompson, Balanced Planning/HJM Insurance. October 25 - Breakfast witb Mr. Ron D. Barbaro, Chair and CEO, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation WOW! What an enterlaining and enjoyable speaker. Ron D. Barbaro's enthusiasm qaickly captured the interesi of business people attending this special breakfast. ln addition, Mr. Barbaro presented ber.mllton.on.ca sc.ntcountry.on.ca work together to further promote and enhance the Halton Region as a whole. 1 urge you to get out and vote. Traditionally municipal elections have a very small voter turnout. Do not for a minute expect your candidate toi automat- ically win and therefore does flot need your vote. It is because of voter apathy that-marginal candidates may find themselves winning. AIl we have to do is rememrber back te, the early 9t1's when the NDP found themselves forming the provincial government.. Together we can embrace the changes and challenges that lie ahead and we can make Milton the best place to work, live and ptay. Partnersbip plaques to Mayor Gord Krantz, Town of Milton, and Chris Bahalis, Mohawk Racetrack Siots. October 26 - Joint Chambers' EventI Mini Trade Show at Haiton Region Cafeteria/Auditorium Special thanks to... George Takaki, Kwik Kopy Printing, for making the Chamber dispiay awesome; Karen Scott, Scotîs' Accounting Services; and Dawn Case, Empty Nesi Home & Personal Services: for taking tht lime from their busy schedales to assisi with staffing our display. Yoar support is very mach appreciated. -: ~ We extend a warm welcamne ta (hase memnbers who are jaining (he Chamber. We invite their participation an aur committees as well as in aur many activities and events! corge GRO.BARK Organics Inc. Contact: iim Scott, Vice-President ibis 100 Britannia Road E., R R 1 was HORNBY, ON L0P 1IEO 905-875-4844 (P) 905-875-4714 (F) Gro-bark.com GRO-BARK Organics Inc. takes dlean organic waate. recycles it by composting the material down to a soil like product and blending it with bark and peat moas producing a planting mix for nurseries. tate KDL Case Management Services Contact: Dawn Case 40-318 Laurier Avenue MILTON, ON L9T 3M9 905-876-0366 (P) 905-876-9917 (F) dawncasc@idirect.com KDL Case Management Services provides consultant services in human resource management, training and recruitment, and organizational development. MRL Bookkeeping Services Contact: Margo Lonergan, Owner 481 Pitfield Road Unit 25 MILTON, ON L9T 3J5 905-693-8076 (P) 905-693-8077 (F) mrlbooks@mymfon MRL Bookkeeping Services offers comput- crized bookkeeping services including payroll and governmeilt remittances supplicd for businessts. With over 36 ycars of experience, there is nothing too small or too challcnging. M. T. J. TRANSPORT (1343076 ONTARIO LTD.) Contact: Kerry Mason, Owner 420 Main Street - Suite #593 MILTON, ON L9T 5G3 905-876-3481 (P) 905-876-2521 (F) kerry.mason @ sympatico.ca M. T. J. TRANSPORT is a transportation specialist. Certificates of Origin Validation For those local companies exporting products outside of North America requiring validation of origin certificates for the importing country, the Chamber can be of assistance. We have the authority toi validate Certificates of Origin and do so for several local companies. Chamber mremrbers receive a discount for this service. &Miltowne Insurance Agency Ltd. P.0. 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