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IV SANDRA BOLAN shtilunfl’yrm‘g‘wm It used to be that when women decided to hundm: Aug 29. 2013. i were essentially over. 'lhat is no longer the case. Many women are taking advantage oi whatever little spare time they can find between feedings. diaper changes. school ' dropot’fs/ pickups and homework help to start their own businesses. In ZOl 1. about 17 per cent of small busi- - nesses in Canada were owned by women. according to Industry (ktnada. yorhepomcom I I servme Moufii'dk Mnâ€" ltibunc I m Whitchurcti-Stoutfville Effective Scptombcr 1, YRT / Viva IS adjusting select bus servnces operating in the Township of Whitchurch-Stouttwtte REVISED IDDTES I SCHEDULES > 9 - 9" Line \ ‘Jfigr4flllha A‘Il stay homelto raise her children. their careers ‘ update In \Nliitchurch~Stouilville. 2] per cent oi the Whitchurchâ€"Stouffville Chamber of chamber members are temale entrepreneurs. ( 'mninerte offers a number of Mirkshops but according to Edward Nelles. executive direc nothing specific for women tor of the low] chamber. “There's no reason why we shouldn't. It's a “Stuuffvillo is a remarkably open t‘()flllltli- workable idea. so we should look into it." Mr. nity towards initiative and will reward initia- Nelle; said, ~ live as much as it can, regardless of gender." What is taking place locally is the Women Mr. Nelles said in Busincs‘s 'l‘rade Show. Sept. 7 at the lebovic (lompared to last year, there are more (39mm for/ms and Entertainment . Nineteen women attending the Start Your Business on the Park. workshop. which is a n‘ginnal Program Um‘n‘d l‘he show is run by a pair of mompreneurs by the York Small Business l-’.nterprise(l*ntre. Stcph Swimcr and Linda Kontosic -â€" wlm according to Maria Schembri. spokesperson both left behind sixwl‘igure salaries tomsetheir for the town. children and run their own Ms Kontosic operates Scentsy and Ms Switzer manages We Have Little legs. She is also a travel agent. The pair also host a number of mommy hmnrhes/ play dates tor stay-at-hitime moms. the women realiled a trade show was needed to improve contacts. build better cus- tomer bases and show women what entree preneurial opportunities there are out there "Mum SEPTEMBER 1. V 2013 HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALS High School Specnals {400 series] and most routes wath diverSions to schools wutl resume With the start of the new school year, STAYUYDRY HOLIDAYS Canada Day â€" Monday, July 1 CIVIC Holiday s Monday, August 5 Do you havej'st credit issue'sg? ' Did your ca” ' break down" Divorce? in: tllllt Ml sliit‘lelJliH’t til' .‘el'll‘«ll» ‘ ‘, , v‘i .l ‘r limit t.'- ti.i liaiiltl Women taking care of business at trade show for them. Starting a business is always risky. but now is an especially challenging time. according to Mr. Nelles. ‘(fl‘ie economy is) not contracting, but it's not expanding at anything close to a healthy rate." he said. Along with a business plan and start-up capital. you need to have patience. Mr. Nelles it takes about two years to get established. The Women in Business shim runs from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Admission is free 'lhere are door prize draws and the first 1300 \‘lstltit’s get a free goody bag. All of the vendors are businesses mmed by women, including: the Stouffyfille Natu- ral Health Clinic. Salsa Babies. llorn Again Shabby Chic. Fizzjque Personal Fitness. lacly'n 8. Photography. Pany'ljte. Anastit' Kiddt (ire- ationz and Creativity by Rowena. there are approximately 50 vendors in total For more information. go to msssiace bookcam/evems/zauoaoaiaiazm J Kim mom-stew murmur Stephanie Switzer. with daughter Ellen, and Linda Kontotsic, with daughter are organiz- ingtheWomenin BusiflessTradeShowSept.atNineteenontlieParlL nagwrugfflfibEcflrc ‘EHELESTOCHOOSEFROM ,.-.r 6 .~.s [it Z‘Vy.‘, :. 5‘4 ‘EJE 999' 4' taxes Ba ,. '2'". , 4” "' l‘ to: =- Li ‘