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The Canadman Champion, Tuesday, October 26, 2004-21 Halton 's small businesses get annual salute Thursday The Ballon Region Business Performance Measurement for Development Centre will mark Corporations. Salute tu Smait Business Month "Attendee will gain -'Keep Your Employees for wiîh ils third-annual Bridges 10 valuable information Life' with Joc van Koeverden. Benter Business event for entrepre- * CEO of MYLIFE. neurs Thursday 0on currIent biism - How 10 Find Customers and "Bridges 10 Better Business is a trends, inctuding Generate Sales' wiUi Stewart R. unique event Uiat aliows entrepre- stt-fU -d Marsden, author of 100 Ways toi neurs toi exehange information on St f 4 t SeI. besi management praclices. leain technologie and * 'Discover the Power of from each others' esperiences and Marketing' wviih Lisa Rosano of make strategir business connec- practucl e-busines Imagery Communications. lions." said Halion Business op tuies" The event will be beld fromn Development Director John ............................... 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Halton Ayiing..11AL Regionai Centre auditorium, 1151 "Attendees will gain valuable Bronte Rd Oakville. A hot buffet information on current business trends, including state-of-the-ari technologies and practicai e-busi' ness opportunities. It's definitely a cosi-effective jnvestmnent for own- ers and operators of simall 10 medi- um-size enterprises.- The eveni will feature keynote speaker Gene Luczkiw, acknowl- edged global thought leader in the fields of smail business develop- ment, enteepreneurial leadership and enterpiise education. Me. Luczkiw's presentation on 'Energizing Your Enterpnise' miii help entrepreneurs understand how luncheon and networking wine and tu grow a successfui enterprise, get cheese reception are tncluded in the night people on iheir team and the $50 registration fee. successfully identify and seize To register or for more informa- opportunities. lion, contact the Halton Region Bridges to Better Business wilI Business Development Centre at also feature roundtabie discussion (905) 825-60001 or visit www.hai- sessions, încluding: tonbusjness.com. - 'Apply for a Small Business Bridges to Betier Business is pre- Loan and Gel Resulis'vwîtb Brenda sented by the Halion Business Potter-Phelan of Phelan and Deveiopmeni Centre, in pantner- Stodulski, certified general shîp witb the Province, the accounlants. Canada-Ontario Business Service . 'Use Innovation tu Build Centre and the Royal Bank of Revenue' with Ken Bannisier of Canada. Photo by RAHAM PAINE I n v t o h w a e N v 'Grand re-openinsz noainShwaeNv Mayor Gord Krantz cuts the rlbbon as Samantha Attew (centre) end Carolyn Anstey of Main St. Vamas look on wlth soma young gueula to offi- cIaIIy ra-open the Canriage Square yamn store Octobar 9. Travel show here Nov. 6 Miltonians can travel Uic world wiibout even leaving lown ai Uic Travel Choice American Express open bouse November 6. The event will lake place ai Uic Milton Sports Centre from 10 a.m. tu 4 p.m. and will give local residenis Uic chance toi speak wiib over 30 top travel suppliera along wiib representatives frors various tounisi boards. Visitors can also check oui swinswear and men's and ladies' cruise and resori wear, chat wiib a destination wed- ding expert and complete their pansporis toi be entered 10, Win tomne great prizes. CalI (905) 878-2886 for a free admission ticket. Local business owners and executives can leamn more about Uic besi practices of leading companies ibroughout Uic region and bow to remain competitive ai thc Hallon Innovation Showcase November 4. 'The Halton Innovation Showcase provides local businesses Uic opporluniiy tu look beyond Uic tradi- tional business model and try somneihing new," Hallon Business Dcvelopmeni Direclor John Ayling said. "Our objective is for antendees toi leave with creative ideas toi enhance Iheir own business practices." Presenled in partnership wiib National Research Council Canada, Uic eveni will feature Halton Hilîs- based company and innovation leader Mold-Masiers. The keynoie speaker will be Mold-Masters Presideni Jonathon Fischer, who will discuts how hie sel Uic course for bis company te, develop front mod- est beginnings 10 achievmng leadership in the higbly- dynamnie and competitive hot runnier industry. "Through evenis such as ibis, Halton Region and the National Research Council are helpmng to, create a cul- ture of innovation." M. Ayling said. "Such an envi- roniment encourages research and developmneni, invesimenis and tecbnology transfers, whicb sustains employmeni opportunulies." The sbowcase will be beld in the soulb auditorium of thc Halion Regional Centre, locaied ai 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville. The registration fec of $25 per perion includes a full breakcfast. To regisier, or for more infor- mation. caîl (905) 825-6000, e-mail busdev@region.balton.on.ca or visit www.halionbusi- ness.com. LitUie iends OiIdeuS I4e«Wn Centre 1 Top of the Une dey ere witli einphasis% being one on one wiïth ehild end parent$. Wem re eeeptiný new re0âtretionâ for ehildren aee 6 inonths to'12 yemrs of aýe. Wp, offer a before & afler sehool proein with transportationl to end froin sehool wiffhin Milton. 824 Thoin-Dson Rd. 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