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The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - A7 BUSniNESS Manufacturing expert to speak Learn how to turn ideas mbt inno- vation june 7 at tbe next Halton Regmon-McMaster University Lecarning Series event. The session - third in a three part series designed for corporate leaders i Halion -will take place at the tiakville (lob starting ai 11:30 arn. It'I fieature guesi speaker Mo Flhestawi, (jean of tbe laculty of engi- neering ai McMaster University, witb bis talk entitled 'McMaster Manufacturing Researcb Institute: Turning Ideas into Innovation'. Tbe cost is $55 per person and includes luncb. For more information or t0 register cati (905) 825-6000, ext. 7514, or visit sww.balton.ca/business. Tbe Oakville Cltub is located ai 50 Water St., Oakville. ROr, KUZYK / SPECIAL TO THE CHAMPION CHECK IT OUT- Halton Regional Chairman Joyce Savourne and Milton Mayor Gord Krantz (in front) cmi (standing from left) Burlington Deputy Mayor Carol D'Amelio, ActIng Haiton Hîils Mayor Joan Robson, Halton MPP Ted Chudleign, Selena Camnpbell (Iead roll for BizPaI in Milton), Guyiaine B3runet of Industry Canada, Debbie Farr of the Goveroment Services Ministry and Ralph BIauel of technology services for Halton Region in checking out a demonstration of BizPaL. New government Web service saves businesses lots of time A projeci desîgned to lîelp save Canadian businesses time 'vas recently launcbecl in Hialton bx' tbe federal minisier of indlus- trY. Maxime Bernier announiced tbe launcb of BîzPal lasi monib. Tbe projeci provides local entre- preneurs and business people witb simplified access to licens- ing and permit information from multiple levels of govern- ment to launcb or grow tbeir busînesses. It involves a partnersbip between ail levels of govern- ments. "By working witb ibe Province of Ontario, tbe Town of Halton Hîlîs and tbe Town of Milton, we are launcbîng a very useful tecbnologieal initiative tbat will simplîfy governmenî paperwork processes," Bernier said. Mayor Gord Krani.z agreed. "Milton is excited to be pari of tbe BizPal projeci,' bie said. 'I amn sure ibat individuals looking io start a business ni Mîilton %vîll lind valuabie infor- mation as aiable ai tbe click ot a mouse. ht wilI definîtely belp potential business owners understand permît and licensing requirements and make starîing ibat business easier." Tbe service can be accessed froîn ,,ww.baltoni.ca and wwwImilton.ca. Based on tbe responses to a number of interactive questions on tbe nature and location of tbe businesses, tbe on-line service generates a customnized lisi of required governutent permits and licences. Tbe lisi includes basic infor- mation about tbe permits and licences, tbe order in wbicb tbey sbould be obtained, contact information and, in soute cases, links to l)egin tbe applicatiosn process. "Expanding partniersbips wiîb oîber orcrs of goveriment Io increase one-siop sbopping opportunities is pari of our- coin- mitment to providing tbe best customner service possible." said Regionai (bairnian Joy ce Savoline. For more information, visit wwwBizPal.ca. CANyor>IVE ALIFT? Red Cross dré shdptiose in need gettomedicl ppo3ineiis, clduft doy progrums und oti f ois. VOLUNIEER DRIVERS ARE ALWVAYS NEEDED CAUA US TO LEARN HMW YOU CAN HEU>. - (905)875-1459 L+Canadan Red Cross IUN.'AD 100% COTTON GAUZE SOLIDS From 2.99 m L_ - M.EET 5.M 19, 9 Lýý IP ý fý 715 Moin Street E. Milton 876-3148 ý ýAZ: (-1 TA BI ý1CL_ Aq % E 1 VOGUE PATTERNS Only 5.49 en. May 23-28/06 only.