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OakviHa Quartet W eeken d i r.eC 3Sunday September 26ih99934 United Way Community Day iT * Sunday, Sept. 26 - noon-4pm Downtown Oakville It's finally 36th Annual Bath Tub Race here, Agency Fair today! Walk-a-thon For more info: 845-5571 B u s in e s s To reach this section call 845-3824 Fax:337-5567 Photo by Riziero Vertolli GRAND OPENING: Doug Schultz, manager of the new Burger King outlet on Trafalgar Road got into the swing of things at the unit's recent grand opening. Helping out with the festivities were the Jazz Cats along with raggedy Diane and Shawna Brooks. H om e D epot now o p en 24 hrs. Do-It-Yourselfers and contractors can meet their home improve­ ment and building supply needs anytime day or night, now that the Oakville Home Depot is open 24 hours. "Our customers have been asking for more flexible shop­ ping hours," said store manager Mike Schanck, Oakville The Home Depot. "The announce­ ment is a direct response to those customers -- Oakville residents and contractors need­ ed a store with longer hours to accommodate their busy sched­ ules. We're excited to provide our excellent customer service around the clock and also to provide new employment opportunities to Oakville resi­ dents." To help meet the customer service requirements of the new 24-hour format, 30 new posi­ tions have been added. This brings the total store team total to 320 full and part-time associ­ ates. "Customer service is our first priority," said Pat Bennett, vice- president of operations, at Home Depot Canada. "We've Harvey's celebrates 40th anniversary H a rvey's outlets in Oakville and across Canada are celebrating their 40th birthday on Sept. 29th. And to mark the occasion, the chain is offering a free Original Custom Combo™ to any customer who can prove they were born in 1957 or drive up to the restaurant in a Corvette. There are now 375 Harvey's restaurants em ploy­ ing 9,000 people across Canada. The company's first outlet was in Richmond Hill and it's still there. The name of the franchise was picked out o f the blue by founder Rick Mauran. Harvey's is part of the CARA Restaurant Group become Canada's number one choice for home improvement products and solutions, because we listen to our customers and help meet their needs. Many of our customers want to shop after conventional hours -- whether it's a professional contractor getting an early start, a do-it- yourselfer on shift work or a homeowner with an emergency, we can provide the knowledge and products they need seven days a week, 24 hours a day." Last year, The Home Depot Canada opened Rs first 24-hour location in Scarborough, and followed by another in Toronto in February of this year. Both stores have enjoyed great suc­ cess. In addition to the Oakville store, seven other Home Depot stores across Canada also began 24-hour operation on Sept. 19th. There are now stores operating 24 hours a day across the coun­ try. "It's not a nine to five world anymore. People want to shop when they want, not when someone tells them they can," added Bennett. I-- -- I C I B C S m a l l B u s i n e s s C r e d i t E d g e , M o r e g r e e n , l e s s r e d , As a small business owner, you can't afford to stop and wait for credit approval. You want answers fast, and with c ib c 's s m a l l b u s in e s s c r e d it e d g e ™, you'll get them right away - usually in 48 hours. Because we put the hassle of providing financial statements* and business plans in the rear-view mirror by cutting the red tape that slows down loan approval. And for newer small businesses, getting a secured loan can offer better rates and possibly more credit to drive your business further. We're working harder to get you the green so you don't have to wait at the red. c ibc sm a l l b u sin ess c red it e d g e . We're ready to help your small business succeed. For more information on how c ib c can help LET'S GET DOWN your small business, stop by your local branch and speak to one of our representatives, or call: TO BUSINESS RON HESKETH LAKESHORE AND GEORGE 905-845-4327 EXT 224 ANNA MANCINI LAKESHORE AND GEORGE 905-845-4327 EXT 225 (C iflc SE EIN G B E Y O N D ® l _ *Some restrictions apply. Businesses owned over 2 years or those applying fo r unsecured credit must provide tw o years' w orth o f current financial information. Some exceptions apply. See your branch for details. ©Registered trade-mark o f CIBC. ™Trade-mark o f CIBC. J United Way Community Day Business --I CIBC Small Business Credit Edge, More green, less red, (Ciflc l_