M&M Meat Shops named one of Canada‘s 50 best managed companies M&M Meat Shops has been selected as one of Canada‘s 50 Best Managed Companies, an award program that celeâ€" brates best business practices in leadership, strategy, culture and branding. Sponsored by Andersen, CIBC, Queen‘s School of Business and the National Post, the Canada‘s 50 Best program symbolizes Canadian success: companies that are growâ€" ing rapidly; companies that know how to win and create value in innovative ways; companies that are evolving, yet staying focused on their core vision. "This is an incredible day for me and the entire M&M team from Victoria to St. John‘s," says Mac Voisin, president and founder of M&M. "Our concept is simple and it works. We offer excellent quality foods that are easyâ€"toâ€"prepare, but our real success is in Notice is hereby given that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Waterloo, at a meeting to be held on January 21, 2001 in the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, may consider the amendâ€" mentéf the Sign Byâ€"law to permit the following: 4. CB Richard Ellis Limited, 573 King Street North â€" Facia Sign The proposed amendment will permit one additional facia sign 5. Waterloo Regional District School Board, 460 Brentcliffe Drive â€" Ground Sign/Changeable Copy. The proposed amendment will permit one ground sign containing changeable copy 2. Community Fellowship Church, 660 Conservation Drive â€" Ground Sign The proposed amendment will permit one ground sign. 3. First Capital (Bridgeport) Corp., 94 Bridgeport Road East â€" Facia Sign The proposed amendment will permit one additional facia sign. A copy of the Byâ€"law may be seen, or questions may be directed to, Development Services, 2nd Floor, Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, during normal office hours (747â€"8796) 1. Whiteport Investment Inc., 576 King Street North â€" Facia Signs The proposed amendment will permit two additional facia signs. THE CITY OF E‘J Waterloo BES1 7/ COYIPA ~ CITY OF WATERLOO PUBLIC NOTICE "The evaluation process is extensive and a lot of hard work is required from the applicant company," explains Deborah â€" Harris, â€" national marketing coordinator of the Canada‘s Best 50 program. "At the end of all the judging, l ) the real pleasure is gained *4 from seeing the proud [ l \ expression on so many employees‘ faces. There is a genuine sense of pride in winning this award." As a franchisor, M&M‘s awardâ€"winning philosophy and practices stand out from the crowd. The recipient of 10 industry awards, the company and its founder are highly regarded by franchisees and industry associâ€" ations alike. Based in Kitchener, M&M Meat Shops opened its first store in 1980 and has grown steadily since then. The national chain curâ€" rently has 329 locations coast to coast, in addition to three regional offices and corpoâ€" tate training centres. Retailing more than 350 items, the M&M product line includes a wide range of restaurantâ€"quality frozen food products, including a large selection of hors d‘oeuvres, desserts, convenient meal soluâ€" tions for families and singles, gourmet fare and barbecue favourites. Visit M&M on the Internet at www.mmmeatshops.com « Lisa Morrison Development Services City of Waterloo our people." The program involves a stringent review of written applications and an interview process wherein manageâ€" ment practices are examined and evaluated. COMMUNITY INFORMATION 886â€"1 550 Joseph Schneider Haus finished another season of programming just before Christmas with a turn of the century display of how to cook the Christmas goose. Kathryn Plunkett, a teacher/interpreter at the regional museum, showed patrons how to make St. Martin‘s Goose in time for the holidays. * so9 vieanse mote Required Equipment includes hockey skates, helmet with face guard, neek guard, knee and elbow pads. gloves and a ringette stick Proud host of the 2002â€"2003 Canadian Ringette Championships‘ Come play the fastest game on ice! An exciting, highâ€"energy team sport for girls, without heavy body contact . Special Introductory Offer for Girls Age 5â€"7 A January â€" March Program Combining skating instruction, games and practices Eight 1â€"hour Sessions Fee â€" $50 A Wonderful Opportunity to Get Started in a Team Sport Without Having to Wait Untii Next Season Children 7 years and under must be accompaâ€" nied by an adult. 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