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x i r t i i t j i stouflvak suntritone b saturday nov 32007 13 helping hand for women entrepreneurs by simone joseph staff writer michelle butt was excited and apprehensive when she decided to return to work 18 months after staying home to raise four chil dren she wanted to create a business consulting company but did not have the support she needed i was looking for a way to con nect to others and find services with compatible values to grow the business get it off the ground and expand ms butt said she discovered the power of women exchange last year a net working group in durham region the prnun helnfid hpr sn miirh she fast facts the launch of the power of women exchange york region chapter cost 22 includeslunch networking and speakers at the launch the group will offer 30 off an annual membership date nov 13 11 am to2 pm registration deadline nov8 place la rosa banquet hall 25 lanark rd in markham who can attend anyone female inside or outside york region decided to bring it to york region the 37yearold stouffville resi dent is launching the chapter in markham nov 13 such a group is needed she believes because there are big differences between how men and women do business there are the hunters and the gatherers men hunt for sales and business we do business by getting information and building friend ship rapport she said women want to make a connec tion before they do business ms butt said you do not want to feel you are being sold to the minute you walk through the door she said there are other networking groups for women but this one is unique she claimed noting we help build businesses and create an environment of support the group has an education division where members can take workshops run by other members for example an accountant in the group can offer a finance work shop the only criteria for attend ing meetings or events is being a woman in business or thinking of going into business ms butt is grateful for the help the group has provided saying it gave me the con fidence to get out there and keep going staff photobill roberts stoufrvilles michelle butt is starting a womens business networking group with a meeting in markham it helped her most in build ing a network since you dont know where to begin you dont know where your market is the group meets for lunch the second tuesday of each month meetings cost 2750 for non- members you can attend two meetings as a guest after that you can buy a 185 annual membership there is a onetime processing fee of 100 for more information email michelle powexa go to wwwpoweca or call 416- 9962843 room for everyone at mega canadian tire store by jim mason staff writer you at sorry guys its not all about stouffvilles new canadian tire the mega store next door to walmart off hwy 48 opened yesterday the official open ing next week includes an autograph session with leaf great borje salming marks work wearhouse opened in the same building in the hoover park town cen tre development yesterday the two stores are connected boston pizza tims opening boston pizza opens next month other outlets will include tim hortons dollarama la senza and subway its 43000 square feet more than three times the size of the old store on main street that closed monday that doesnt include a 24000squarefoot garden centre that will have a cottage look aisles are wider a large christmas display greets you first there are 120 employees almost double that of the old location the new stores layout is anchored with driving playing living and fixing areas representing the companys cornerstone businesses automotive leisure and sport ing goods hardware and tools home decor staff photojim mason marks work wearhouse and canadian tire opened in south stouffville yesterday home maintenance and repair outdoor liv ing and lawn and garden products the decor section stands out says dealer paul lamoureux its what women want he said and we think all our customers will love the store paint and furnishings are big an additional 35 million in inventory was brought in to stock the store extra money was pumped into energy conservation including 40000 for special lighting and large windows that draw in light and heat its the fifth store for the lamoureuxs who took over the stouffville location in early 2006 their other stores were in dundas aldershot scarborough and nipigon family affair all five members of the family work in the store full or parttime they love the country feel of stouffville on the doorstep of toronto we live in stouffville and weve put every thing we have into this he said thats how committed we are theyre proud to support local charity including york regional polices christmas toy drive last year they donated 12000 in toys to the campaign thats important he said if you shop at local businesses the money goes back into the community canadian tire corporation operates more than 1100 stores gas stations and car wash es employing more than 50000 canadians canadian tire retail and its 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