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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, October 1, 2015 | 14 Halton.ca 311 Business of Art and the Art of Business Join the Halton Region Small Business Centre for a unique educational and networking event that will feature learning sessions targeted to the creative industries. The event will provide participants with an opportunity to connect with other people in the creative sector and be inspired. There will be a symposium of three keynote speakers as well as two local spotlight speakers and opportunities to network. Register early to avoid disappointment! Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road, Oakville 7:30 a.m. ­ 12:00 p.m. $30/person Pam Damoff, Liberal Oakville North--Burlington continued from p.6 her promotion of cycling in Ontario. Her work within the community over the years, earned her a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal and Rotary's Paul Harris Fellow Award. Issues Damoff hopes to continue championing at the federal level, if elected, are protecting the environment and preserving greenspace. "There's nothing in the federal budget on climate change and we need to start having those conversations," said Damoff, a recipient of the Top 40 Fabulous Women Over 40 Excellence Award for Community Leadership from the group Absolutely Fabulous Women. If there's one thing I believe in strongly, and have since I've been on council, is that the environment and economy are tied together," she said. "What's good for the environment is good for the economy," she added. Damoff also plans to push for better public transit and more funding for infrastructure. Using the example of the Oakville and Burlington GO stations, she said they have decent service, but connections to the stations -- walking, cycling and public transit -- could be better. "The Liberals will put money into the hands of the municipality for transit so we can make improvements," she said, noting the party would develop partnerships with the provinces and municipalities to fund the projects. The Liberal Party's plan to build a stronger Canada centres around being inclusive and renewing and building partnerships, Damoff added. "That's how I've always worked, whether in business, community or council. When you work in partnerships, you come up with better solutions," she said. Damoff, who has a 25-year-old son, said the Liberal plan is a vision that goes beyond the next election and takes a real look at the future and what kind of country Canadians want to have for our children and grandchildren. She said it's reflective of her values and beliefs and she believes it's more reflective of the values of Canadians. For more information about Damoff, visit PamDamoff.ca. Upcoming Business Seminars and Programs Starting a Small Business Seminar: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with the resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes and financing options. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Milton Public Library ­ Main Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Financial Basics Seminar: Understand financial statements ­ cash flow, income and balance sheets and tools to analyze them. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Burlington Central Library 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Small Business Financing: A general overview about start-up financing and how to prepare to get bank financing. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Halton Regional Administration Building 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Starting a Small Business Seminar: A general overview of the things you will need to consider, along with the resources to help you succeed. Covers structure, registrations, regulations, licences, taxes and financing options. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Halton Hills Public Library ­ Georgetown Branch 6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. $25/person Getting Started Information Session: Staff will guide you through a checklist for starting a new business. The sessions are casual, informative small groups of five or less. Every Tuesday 9 ­ 10 a.m. Halton Regional Centre ­ Small Business Centre Free (advance registration is required) Starter Company Program ­ General Information Session: Training, business skills development, mentorship and guidance from local business professionals and where eligible, a micro-grant of up to $5,000 for 18 to 29 year olds. Learn how to become your own boss today! 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month in 2015 10 ­ 11 a.m. Halton Regional Centre ­ Small Business Centre Free (advance registration is required) Futurpreneur Canada - General Information Session: If you're a young entrepreneur between 18 and 39, looking to start your own full-time small business, you could get up to $15,000 through Futurpreneur Canada financing program. Start your future today! 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month in 2015 11 a.m. ­ 12 p.m. Halton Regional Centre ­ Small Business Centre Free (advance registration is required) For more news, visit the Oakville Beaver online at insidehalton.com/oakville-on Keep your retirement dollars working for you. Great Family DininG For over 40 years! Registration and pre-payment for all seminars is required as seating is limited. For more information on these events including registration details, please visit haltonsmallbusiness.ca or dial 311. Join our online community. 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