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T he 2014 municipal election is a month away, and it's heartening to see the high number of candidates running for office -- 68 candidates for 19 positions. Clearly, the desire to serve our community is alive and well in Oakville. Over the next several weeks, the impetus belongs to both the candidates and the voters to engage in meaningful conversation that will bring to light those issues that have the greatest impact on the future health of this great community. Voicing those concerns shouldn't be too difficult. As Peter Mansbridge said at our recent Chair's Dinner, "The issues that municipal governments Municipal elections deal with issues closest to home Kerry Colborne Oakville Chamber of Commerce Chair My View 7 | Friday, September 26, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com taken seriously. On Oct. 1, the Oakville Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend the All Candidates' Meet & Greet and Mayoral Debate at the Oakville Conference Centre from 5-8:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to speak one-onone with the candidates, who wish to represent your interests, and will help ensure that you make an informed vote come election day on Oct.27. deal with -- your town councils, school boards, you name it -- are more connected to individuals' lives than any other level of government." The right to vote for the candidates who will best serve your local needs, therefore, should be OABE nominations close Sept. 30 Nominations for the 20th annual Oakville Awards for Business Excellence (OABE) will close Sept. 30. The Oakville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Oakville West (RCOW), is accepting nominations until Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. The awards recognize "exemplary models of excellence and community service by Oakville's businesses" and will culminate in a gala set for March 25, 2015. Categories include: Small Business of the Year; Oakville's Mid-size Business of the Year; Large Business of the Year; Professional Services Provider of the Year; Restaurateur of the Year; Franchisee of the Year; Entrepreneur of the Year; and Community Builder of the Year. For information on eligibility or the nomination process, visit www.oabe.ca or 700 Kerr St., Ste. 200. Braden, Braden, Grade Grade 7. 7. Current Current philanthropist philanthropist and conservationist, conservationist, future future veterinarian. veterinarian. Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for Montessori Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. 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