Hello, I am a Windows/Web Programmer, I love creating Windows and Web based applications that are:
Robust (Prevention, Crashes,
Dynamic
Easy to Navigate
Optimized
W3C Compliant (W3C is a
and informative
Among other these things, I also provide in-house Computer doctor skills, Computer Consulting and Custom PCs. You may also subscribe to my newsletter at my website.Email Gabriel Hounsome at: gabriel@beeboent.com for more information.
Website Design and Programming
Shopping Cart (Sugar & Spices)
Customer Login (Sugar & Spices Login)
Business Management
E-Commerce (Herbs'N'Things, Sugar & Spices)
Database
Catalogues
Dealer and Distributor
Newsletter
Custom Solutions
Computer Repair
Refurbish
Repair
Upgrade
Set up
Custom Built (Computer, Your Specifications)
Viruses (Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Spam)
Networking
Gabriel Hounsome
Gabriel@beeboent.com
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
My name is Cynthia and I am the Spice lady. I offer easy, healthful and delicious mealtime solutions for the home chef.
Epicure Selections. is a 100% Canadian-owned direct sales company offering a unique line of versatile herb and spice blends, time-saving recipes and professional-quality cookware. Inspired by the pursuit of making delicious, healthy meals easy for the home chef.
Dip Mixes
Hummus
Salsas
Pantry Basics
Herbs, Spices and Blends
Salad Dressing Mixes
Sea Salts and Peppers
Italian Sauce Mixes
Rubs
Rim Trimmers
Belgian Hot Chocolates
Fine Teas
Extracts and Baking
Premium Baking Mixes
Recipe Selections
Holiday Favourites
Tell Cynthia that you found her on Mr. Bob's Network.
Epicure Selections. is a 100% Canadian-owned direct sales company offering a unique line of versatile herb and spice blends, time-saving recipes and professional-quality cookware. Inspired by the pursuit of making delicious, healthy meals easy for the home chef.
Dip Mixes
Hummus
Salsas
Pantry Basics
Herbs, Spices and Blends
Salad Dressing Mixes
Sea Salts and Peppers
Italian Sauce Mixes
Rubs
Rim Trimmers
Belgian Hot Chocolates
Fine Teas
Extracts and Baking
Premium Baking Mixes
Recipe Selections
Holiday Favourites
Tell Cynthia that you found her on Mr. Bob's Network.
Cynthia Hounsome
cynthiahounsome@gmail.com
Friday, November 28, 2008
Your Farm, Your Future – Succession Planning Workshop
Your Farm, Your Future – Succession Planning Workshop
Thursday, December 11th from 8 am - 4 pm at Tangle Creek Golf Course
Is your family concerned about the future?
Are you sure that everyone is on the 'same page'?
Would you like to reduce taxes during a farm transfer?
Did you know the common mistakes people make with estate planning?
Are you aware of the impact on your succession plan if your son or daughter goes through a divorce?
Are you worried about investing money in the stock market right now?
Have you heard of the new Tax Free Savings Account?
Do you understand what your farm is worth today?
Event Sponsors:
The Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture
The Simcoe County Chapter of the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors
OMAFRA
Cost: $20.00 (lunch and resource materials included)
Speakers
Peter Coughler, Succession Planning and Business Program Lead
George Craig, Barrister and Solicitor, Burgar Rowe
Alan Priest, Powell Jones Chartered Accountants
Joy Levison, Barrister and Solicitor
Melanie Smith, Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse
Steve Jones - Farm Credit Canada
Funding for this project was provided in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Adaptation Council's CanAdvance Program.
Register before December 4th
by phone to Connie Brown 705-726-9300 x1224 or by email to melanie.f.smith@td.com
Thursday, December 11th from 8 am - 4 pm at Tangle Creek Golf Course
Is your family concerned about the future?
Are you sure that everyone is on the 'same page'?
Would you like to reduce taxes during a farm transfer?
Did you know the common mistakes people make with estate planning?
Are you aware of the impact on your succession plan if your son or daughter goes through a divorce?
Are you worried about investing money in the stock market right now?
Have you heard of the new Tax Free Savings Account?
Do you understand what your farm is worth today?
Event Sponsors:
The Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture
The Simcoe County Chapter of the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors
OMAFRA
Cost: $20.00 (lunch and resource materials included)
Speakers
Peter Coughler, Succession Planning and Business Program Lead
George Craig, Barrister and Solicitor, Burgar Rowe
Alan Priest, Powell Jones Chartered Accountants
Joy Levison, Barrister and Solicitor
Melanie Smith, Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse
Steve Jones - Farm Credit Canada
Funding for this project was provided in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Adaptation Council's CanAdvance Program.
Register before December 4th
by phone to Connie Brown 705-726-9300 x1224 or by email to melanie.f.smith@td.com
2009 Trends, Opportunities and Priorities Plan FREE Information Session
An Invitation to Simcoe County Employers
and Labour Force Service Providers
2009 Trends, Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) Plan
Significant economic challenges and changes are affecting Employers and Employees in many business and industry sectors in Simcoe County. Our 2009 TOP planning consultation will provide an opportunity for employers, unions, service providers and others to share their ideas and opinions about what is working and what is not working in terms of local labour force and workforce development, and what changes are needed to create a strong and competitive local labour market planning framework in Simcoe County.
Focus Question : What workforce development resources and supports do Simcoe County employers require to maintain and develop business productivity and competitiveness in the next 2 years?
Who: Employers, Employment and Training Service Providers, and Others interested in Labour Market and Workforce Development in Simcoe County
When: Tuesday December 9th, 2008 from 8:00 to 10:30am
A hot Breakfast and Refreshments will be served.
Where: Holiday Inn, Oro-Essa Room, 20 Fairview Road, Barrie
Agenda:
Welcome
Review of Significant Trends in the Simcoe County Labour Market (see page over)
How are these Trends affecting your Business or Industry?
What Workforce Development Challenges do you face…Today? In 2 Years?
- Attracting, Recruiting and Selecting Employees?
- Employee Entry into your Business or Industry?
- Employee Training and Skills Development for Competitiveness?
- Retaining Employees?
What can businesses, industries and community partners do to positively influence future labour market and workforce development in Simcoe County?
We look forward to your participation – please RSVP to Monica or Judy at 705.725.1011.
Simcoe County TOP 2009 Trends and Themes
Simcoe County communities continue to grow
Simcoe County communities continued to experience significant population growth between 2001 and 2006 as new residents moved into the area - growth that has created demands for new or added local services. Simcoe County’s population grew +12%, Ontario grew 6.6%.
Shift in key Employer and Employment sectors
The area economy is experiencing significant structural changes in the labour market with a shift from manufacturing to services.
Contract and self-employed businesses grew to makeup 58% (26,851) of all area employers. Particular challenges face these small businesses in recruiting and retaining staff, and employee training to increase business competitiveness.
Construction and Manufacturing saw declines in the number of industries in most sectors with a corresponding loss of jobs. These sectors are looking to increase employee skills and productivity to maintain competitiveness in difficult economic times. What re-skilling and up-skilling is needed for continuous improvement in productivity and competitiveness?
Retail and service industries and businesses showed growth overall in both number of employers and employment. While the retail and service industries are a substantial source of employment, many of these jobs are dependent on local economic stability and growth. What are the key opportunities and challenges facing this sector in today’s economy?
Contingent workforce
? Tom - does the data indicate a concern in Simcoe County? Are # of commuters part of this?
Skilled labour and trades shortages
In the past, area employers faced shortages of skilled and experienced workers and trades persons. As baby-boomers retire, a significant amount of experience will be lost. Are employers having problems today attracting and recruiting skilled employees? What training and skills development do employers require to remain competitive in today’s economy?
Lack of labour market information
The local labour market is changing rapidly. Do area employers have the local labour market information and resources they need to attract and retain a qualified and skilled workforce? Do employees looking for work know where to get and how to use current labour market information to find and secure employment?
Youth employment
There has been a gap between employers’ and youth attitudes and expectations about work. Youth are the workforce of tomorrow - What can be done to close this gap?
Workplace skills
Given advances and changes in the workplace (technology, automation, business changes, etc.), essential workplace skills are a cornerstone for building competitive workforces. Forecasts indicate that the need for literacy and workplace essential skills will continue to grow. What can employers and service providers do to increase literacy and essential skills?
Business - Industry - Community Partnerships
What local economic and labour force development approaches can be taken to positively influence future labour market and workforce development in Simcoe County?
and Labour Force Service Providers
2009 Trends, Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) Plan
Significant economic challenges and changes are affecting Employers and Employees in many business and industry sectors in Simcoe County. Our 2009 TOP planning consultation will provide an opportunity for employers, unions, service providers and others to share their ideas and opinions about what is working and what is not working in terms of local labour force and workforce development, and what changes are needed to create a strong and competitive local labour market planning framework in Simcoe County.
Focus Question : What workforce development resources and supports do Simcoe County employers require to maintain and develop business productivity and competitiveness in the next 2 years?
Who: Employers, Employment and Training Service Providers, and Others interested in Labour Market and Workforce Development in Simcoe County
When: Tuesday December 9th, 2008 from 8:00 to 10:30am
A hot Breakfast and Refreshments will be served.
Where: Holiday Inn, Oro-Essa Room, 20 Fairview Road, Barrie
Agenda:
Welcome
Review of Significant Trends in the Simcoe County Labour Market (see page over)
How are these Trends affecting your Business or Industry?
What Workforce Development Challenges do you face…Today? In 2 Years?
- Attracting, Recruiting and Selecting Employees?
- Employee Entry into your Business or Industry?
- Employee Training and Skills Development for Competitiveness?
- Retaining Employees?
What can businesses, industries and community partners do to positively influence future labour market and workforce development in Simcoe County?
We look forward to your participation – please RSVP to Monica or Judy at 705.725.1011.
Simcoe County TOP 2009 Trends and Themes
Simcoe County communities continue to grow
Simcoe County communities continued to experience significant population growth between 2001 and 2006 as new residents moved into the area - growth that has created demands for new or added local services. Simcoe County’s population grew +12%, Ontario grew 6.6%.
Shift in key Employer and Employment sectors
The area economy is experiencing significant structural changes in the labour market with a shift from manufacturing to services.
Contract and self-employed businesses grew to makeup 58% (26,851) of all area employers. Particular challenges face these small businesses in recruiting and retaining staff, and employee training to increase business competitiveness.
Construction and Manufacturing saw declines in the number of industries in most sectors with a corresponding loss of jobs. These sectors are looking to increase employee skills and productivity to maintain competitiveness in difficult economic times. What re-skilling and up-skilling is needed for continuous improvement in productivity and competitiveness?
Retail and service industries and businesses showed growth overall in both number of employers and employment. While the retail and service industries are a substantial source of employment, many of these jobs are dependent on local economic stability and growth. What are the key opportunities and challenges facing this sector in today’s economy?
Contingent workforce
? Tom - does the data indicate a concern in Simcoe County? Are # of commuters part of this?
Skilled labour and trades shortages
In the past, area employers faced shortages of skilled and experienced workers and trades persons. As baby-boomers retire, a significant amount of experience will be lost. Are employers having problems today attracting and recruiting skilled employees? What training and skills development do employers require to remain competitive in today’s economy?
Lack of labour market information
The local labour market is changing rapidly. Do area employers have the local labour market information and resources they need to attract and retain a qualified and skilled workforce? Do employees looking for work know where to get and how to use current labour market information to find and secure employment?
Youth employment
There has been a gap between employers’ and youth attitudes and expectations about work. Youth are the workforce of tomorrow - What can be done to close this gap?
Workplace skills
Given advances and changes in the workplace (technology, automation, business changes, etc.), essential workplace skills are a cornerstone for building competitive workforces. Forecasts indicate that the need for literacy and workplace essential skills will continue to grow. What can employers and service providers do to increase literacy and essential skills?
Business - Industry - Community Partnerships
What local economic and labour force development approaches can be taken to positively influence future labour market and workforce development in Simcoe County?
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Brian Tracy Live Seminar in Toronto Area for only $49.00
Brian Tracy Live "Creating Successes In Tough Economic Times"
Wednesday Dec 10, 2008, 1:30-4:30 pm & 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: Le Jardin Conference Centre' 8440 Highway 27, Woodbridge, ON
2km north west of Highway 7
CANADA ADMISSION: Single (afternoon or evening) $299 Full Day (both sessions) $499 Mention Mr Bob for your Special Price Call Peak Performers Network 1.877.303.7325 x 305 azra@peakperformers.ca Single Session: only $49 VIP Package: only $150
21st Century Selling 6:30PM to 9:30 PM
You will learn how to:
• Identify your greatest strengths and Weaknesses
• Get more and better appointments with more prospects
• Recognize and use the new realities of selling
• Get to the real decision maker in the sale
• Build rapport and credibility with customers
• Practice the "Golden Triangle" of professional selling
• Position yourself as an "Advisor" rather than salesperson
• Close the sale seven different ways
• Use the Seven Secrets of Sales Success
Please Note Limited Seating Available
“Learn and Be Inspired By the Best” Focal Point 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
You will learn how to:
• Increase your income at a faster rate
• Move into the top 10% to 20% of your field
• Develop unshakable levels of selfconfidence
• Create a clear vision for your future
• Set and achieve your most important goals
• Develop single minded focus and concentration
• Apply the "Law of Three" to increase your results
• Learn and gain from every experience
Managers you’ll discover secrets to:
• Motivate others to do their best
• Deal with problem employees
• Execute smoothly & effectively every time
CANADA ADMISSION:
Single (afternoon or evening) $299
Full Day (both sessions) $499
Mention Mr Bob for your Special Price
Call Peak Performers Network
1.877.303.7325 x 305
azra@peakperformers.ca
Single Session: only $49
VIP Package: only $150
Incl both sessions & a $105 Brian Tracy
CD or DVD program (subject to taxes)
BUFFET DINNER $35 incl taxes & gratuities
Wednesday Dec 10, 2008, 1:30-4:30 pm & 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: Le Jardin Conference Centre' 8440 Highway 27, Woodbridge, ON
2km north west of Highway 7
CANADA ADMISSION: Single (afternoon or evening) $299 Full Day (both sessions) $499 Mention Mr Bob for your Special Price Call Peak Performers Network 1.877.303.7325 x 305 azra@peakperformers.ca Single Session: only $49 VIP Package: only $150
21st Century Selling 6:30PM to 9:30 PM
You will learn how to:
• Identify your greatest strengths and Weaknesses
• Get more and better appointments with more prospects
• Recognize and use the new realities of selling
• Get to the real decision maker in the sale
• Build rapport and credibility with customers
• Practice the "Golden Triangle" of professional selling
• Position yourself as an "Advisor" rather than salesperson
• Close the sale seven different ways
• Use the Seven Secrets of Sales Success
Please Note Limited Seating Available
“Learn and Be Inspired By the Best” Focal Point 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
You will learn how to:
• Increase your income at a faster rate
• Move into the top 10% to 20% of your field
• Develop unshakable levels of selfconfidence
• Create a clear vision for your future
• Set and achieve your most important goals
• Develop single minded focus and concentration
• Apply the "Law of Three" to increase your results
• Learn and gain from every experience
Managers you’ll discover secrets to:
• Motivate others to do their best
• Deal with problem employees
• Execute smoothly & effectively every time
CANADA ADMISSION:
Single (afternoon or evening) $299
Full Day (both sessions) $499
Mention Mr Bob for your Special Price
Call Peak Performers Network
1.877.303.7325 x 305
azra@peakperformers.ca
Single Session: only $49
VIP Package: only $150
Incl both sessions & a $105 Brian Tracy
CD or DVD program (subject to taxes)
BUFFET DINNER $35 incl taxes & gratuities
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Alliston & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to say that four of theten winners are membersof the ADCC.
The recent 12th Annual South Simcoe Business Excellence Awards Winners havebeen announced andthe Alliston & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to say that four of theten winners are membersof the ADCC. The list of ADCC winners follows with the complete list ofwinners, Click herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Govt%20Notification%202008%20Awards%20Winners.pdf .AWARD/COMPANY
NAMETOWN/MUNICIPALITYBusiness Excellence Award:Carline Automotive ServicesAlliston, New TecumsethEntrepreneur of the Year:Bye Bye Birdie Goose Control Services Ltd. Alliston,New TecumsethQuality Awards - Medium:TD Canada TrustAlliston, New TecumsethCustomer Service:Botanix Living LandscapesAdjala-TosorontioCookstown & District Chamber of Commerce will be holding it's annual Lightup Night on November14th from 6 pm to 10 pm. This is a merchants open house, with rovingcarollers, Christmas treelighting, town crier and fun for everyone. There is a parade featuring theGeorgian Bay Steam Showat 8:30 pm and we are always looking for more floats. Visit with Santa from6 pm to 8 pm in front ofthe post office and mail your letters early to Santa. For more informationcontact: Laurie Munroe at705-458-9212 or email at glen.munroe@sympatcio.ca
The 7th Annual Tottenham Craft and Gift Show will take place on 28 & 29November 2008 at theTottenham Community Centre. http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/poster2.pdf for more info.Please remember to visit the Ontario, Canadian and International Chambers of Commerce at the following web-sites:Ontario Chamber of Commerce: www.occ.on.ca Canada Chamber of Commerce: www.chamber.ca International Chamber of Commerce: www.iccwbo.org Each of these sites hold newsletters, news releases, results of surveys,policy papers and much,much more. If you are interested in the broader picture, you can find awealth of information there.Volunteer South Simcoe would love to get your feedback! In order to ensurethat our new website ison the right track to assisting volunteers and volunteer organizations inour community in the bestpossible way, we would appreciate your involvement in our website survey.It is quick and easy, andwill enable us to serve you better! Just click on the link below....http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XueKEDI7cZw_2fOcvZMf_2fyDA_3d_3d Groundswell kicks off the fall season with new entertainment and epicureandelights. Click
Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Groundswell%20News-Nov%2008.pdffor allof the details or visit: http://www.groundswellcoffeehouse.com/ Judy Lea is excited to announce that her husband, Rick, has recently joinedher in business!Please take a moment to visit their newly launched website:http://jldigitaldesign.ca Be sure to check out their new galleryhttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/gallery.html and contact them for your nextprint or web design project!Nottawasaga Futures has a very useful web-site, with search features forSouth Simcoe businessdirectory and for South Simcoe tourism and activities.
The Christmas 2008 and Winter 2009 eventsnewsletter is now available at www.nottawasaga.com/tourism
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR MEMBERS WHO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TD BANK SPECIAL RATES:PleaseClick Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/AllistonCofC.pdf forthe new Merchant Services Flyer which reflects the isolation of the VISAassessment feefrom the Merchant Discount rate. The Chamber Visa discount rate will nowreflect as 1.68%(+ .06% industry-wide VISA Assessment Fee.) Come out and learn about Nutritional Cleansing for your Health and WellBeing. Get Ready to Look &Feel Your Best this Winter with Total Body Cleansing!!! Click Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Total%20Body%20Cleansing%20-%20November%2025th.pdf for more.
Gerry Lowry, the proprietor of Ability Business Computer Services, isoffering special rates to ADCCmembers for web-sites. Please see all details by following this link:http://abilitybusinesscomputerservices.com/basicstaticwebsiteofferadcc.html
Laura Koekkoek has recently opened her new Signature Homestlyes business, acompany that makesa difference by organizing and beautifying homes, plus providing anopportunity for others to succeedpersonally and professionally...one home at a time. She is looking forhostesses to get her businessoff the ground AND hostesses that want to get a jump on their ChristmasShopping!!! Click Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/November%202008%20promo.pdf forherNovember specials! Visit her web site at:www.mysignaturehomestyles.ca/lkoekkoek
INFO ABOUT HWY 89:McCormick Rankin Corporation on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation hascompleted a studywhich examined the need, and possible options, to address transportationdemands along theHighway 89 corridor from Rosemont to Highway 400 in Simcoe County to a year2025 planning horizon. A number of alternatives were considered within the "Study Area" that isshown in the attached notice.The main recommendations in the Study Design Report are to undertake ClassEnvironmentalAssessment Studies to examine alternative improvements to the Highway 89Corridor betweenC.W. Leach Road and Highway 400. Local bypasses will be considered withinthe Cookstown area(10th Line/20th Side road to Highway 400). No additional capacity isrequired between Rosemont andC.W. Leach Road within the planning horizon. The purpose of this letter isto inform you that a StudyDesign Report (SDR) has been prepared and will be available for publicreview from November 14, 2008to December 15, 2008. Further information regarding the filing of the SDR,including public reviewlocations, is provided in the attached notice. If you wish to obtain furtherinformation, or to providecomments please contact the project team members listed in the attachednotice.Katie Bright, B.Sc., Environmental Planner, Ecoplans Limited,Tel: (905) 823-4988, Fax: (905) 823-2669, kbright@ecoplans.comClick Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/3015%20Hwy%2089%20SDR%20Filing%20Notice.pdf Please Click herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Alliston%20Postponed%20Opening%20Poster.pdf for the poster from Ontario Works announcing the postponement ofthe AllistonOW Office reopening and current contact numbers. If you have any questions,please contact TammyBouchard, Ontario Works Supervisor for Alliston & Collingwood at705-722-3132, ext. 1756.Email address: tammy.bouchard@simcoe.ca Service Canada publishes a quarterly labour market bulletin. Click herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Georgian%20Bay%20July%20to%20Sept%2008%20draft.pdf for the 2008 third quarterlabour market bulletin for the Georgian Bay labour market area. This is adraft copy of the Englishversion. The final version will eventually be posted to Service Canada'sNational LMI web site in bothofficial languages. You can view those documents, as well as previouseditions by clicking on thefollowing link:http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/on/offices/lmb.shtml#GeorgianBay In recognition of the importance of festivals and events as significanteconomic drivers forcommunities throughout the province, Celebrate Ontario has been givenongoing funding.Celebrate Ontario grants help communities to develop and extend greatfestivals and events, so theycan offer the experiences that bring both new and repeat visitors toOntario. Click herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Celebrate%20Ontario%202009%20-%20Partner%20(English).pdf for all detailsand application instructions. Your event might qualify for up to $50,000 ingrants from the OntarioMinistry of Tourism.The Office of the Employer Adviser Update is designed to informyou about changes in workplace safety insurance policies andprocedures and to highlight business issues of interest. Thecurrent issue is now available at:http://www.employeradviser.ca/pdf/E-bulletin_24_e.pdf .Earlier issues are available on our website at:http://www.employeradviser.ca/html/bulletins.html About Us: The OEA is an independent agency of the OntarioMinistry of Labour and has been helping employers withworkplace safety and insurance matters since 1985. We provideexpert advice to any size employer and representation at alllevels of appeal primarily for employers with fewer than 100employees. We are funded by the premiums that you are payingWSIB, so there is no additional fee to use our services.-------------------------------The South Simcoe Arts Council located at the Gibson Centre, regularlypublishes a newsletter. Please Click herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/SSAC%20Newsletter-13%20Nov%2008.pdffor the 13 November 2008 issue.SUPPORT LOCAL CARD SALES: This month over 1000 local kids will be makingDAREart's "Childrenfor Peace" cards to be displayed and sold on December 1st at the GibsonCentre in Alliston.Help Diane and Gary Laakso of Co-operators Insurance in Alliston, continueto feed, clothe andeducation their 200 children in Nairobi, Kenya (www.GLAmission.com). Clickhere http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/chamber.pdf for moredetails. Any member involved with a charitable organization is urged to considerattending this FREEworkshop: "Ten Best Practices for Managing Your Charitable Status". Thisworkshop is a joint projectof the Canadian Federation of Voluntary Sector Networks and the Centre forVoluntary SectorResearch and Development, funded by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), andhosted by UnitedWay of Greater Simcoe County. Click Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Charitable%20Status%20Ten%20Practices.pdf for all of the details. Please plan to attend the upcoming Blood Donor Clinic at St Paul the ApostleChurch,190 King St. W., Alliston Thursday November 20th, 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m Clickherehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/DonateRedMediaRelease%20Alliston.pdf for more.Registration for the 2009 Alliston Relay for Life is now open!! Please visitwww.cancer.ca/relay. Theyhave several new online tools to help you with your fundraising. If someoneasks you what youwould like for Christmas, how about asking them for a pledge to your Relay!Ask for the Gift of Hope.
NAMETOWN/MUNICIPALITYBusiness Excellence Award:Carline Automotive ServicesAlliston, New TecumsethEntrepreneur of the Year:Bye Bye Birdie Goose Control Services Ltd. Alliston,New TecumsethQuality Awards - Medium:TD Canada TrustAlliston, New TecumsethCustomer Service:Botanix Living LandscapesAdjala-TosorontioCookstown & District Chamber of Commerce will be holding it's annual Lightup Night on November14th from 6 pm to 10 pm. This is a merchants open house, with rovingcarollers, Christmas treelighting, town crier and fun for everyone. There is a parade featuring theGeorgian Bay Steam Showat 8:30 pm and we are always looking for more floats. Visit with Santa from6 pm to 8 pm in front ofthe post office and mail your letters early to Santa. For more informationcontact: Laurie Munroe at705-458-9212 or email at glen.munroe@sympatcio.ca
The 7th Annual Tottenham Craft and Gift Show will take place on 28 & 29November 2008 at theTottenham Community Centre. http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/poster2.pdf for more info.Please remember to visit the Ontario, Canadian and International Chambers of Commerce at the following web-sites:Ontario Chamber of Commerce: www.occ.on.ca Canada Chamber of Commerce: www.chamber.ca International Chamber of Commerce: www.iccwbo.org Each of these sites hold newsletters, news releases, results of surveys,policy papers and much,much more. If you are interested in the broader picture, you can find awealth of information there.Volunteer South Simcoe would love to get your feedback! In order to ensurethat our new website ison the right track to assisting volunteers and volunteer organizations inour community in the bestpossible way, we would appreciate your involvement in our website survey.It is quick and easy, andwill enable us to serve you better! Just click on the link below....http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XueKEDI7cZw_2fOcvZMf_2fyDA_3d_3d Groundswell kicks off the fall season with new entertainment and epicureandelights. Click
Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Groundswell%20News-Nov%2008.pdffor allof the details or visit: http://www.groundswellcoffeehouse.com/ Judy Lea is excited to announce that her husband, Rick, has recently joinedher in business!Please take a moment to visit their newly launched website:http://jldigitaldesign.ca Be sure to check out their new galleryhttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/gallery.html and contact them for your nextprint or web design project!Nottawasaga Futures has a very useful web-site, with search features forSouth Simcoe businessdirectory and for South Simcoe tourism and activities.
The Christmas 2008 and Winter 2009 eventsnewsletter is now available at www.nottawasaga.com/tourism
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR MEMBERS WHO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TD BANK SPECIAL RATES:PleaseClick Here http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/AllistonCofC.pdf forthe new Merchant Services Flyer which reflects the isolation of the VISAassessment feefrom the Merchant Discount rate. The Chamber Visa discount rate will nowreflect as 1.68%(+ .06% industry-wide VISA Assessment Fee.) Come out and learn about Nutritional Cleansing for your Health and WellBeing. Get Ready to Look &Feel Your Best this Winter with Total Body Cleansing!!! Click Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Total%20Body%20Cleansing%20-%20November%2025th.pdf for more.
Gerry Lowry, the proprietor of Ability Business Computer Services, isoffering special rates to ADCCmembers for web-sites. Please see all details by following this link:http://abilitybusinesscomputerservices.com/basicstaticwebsiteofferadcc.html
Laura Koekkoek has recently opened her new Signature Homestlyes business, acompany that makesa difference by organizing and beautifying homes, plus providing anopportunity for others to succeedpersonally and professionally...one home at a time. She is looking forhostesses to get her businessoff the ground AND hostesses that want to get a jump on their ChristmasShopping!!! Click Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/November%202008%20promo.pdf forherNovember specials! Visit her web site at:www.mysignaturehomestyles.ca/lkoekkoek
INFO ABOUT HWY 89:McCormick Rankin Corporation on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation hascompleted a studywhich examined the need, and possible options, to address transportationdemands along theHighway 89 corridor from Rosemont to Highway 400 in Simcoe County to a year2025 planning horizon. A number of alternatives were considered within the "Study Area" that isshown in the attached notice.The main recommendations in the Study Design Report are to undertake ClassEnvironmentalAssessment Studies to examine alternative improvements to the Highway 89Corridor betweenC.W. Leach Road and Highway 400. Local bypasses will be considered withinthe Cookstown area(10th Line/20th Side road to Highway 400). No additional capacity isrequired between Rosemont andC.W. Leach Road within the planning horizon. The purpose of this letter isto inform you that a StudyDesign Report (SDR) has been prepared and will be available for publicreview from November 14, 2008to December 15, 2008. Further information regarding the filing of the SDR,including public reviewlocations, is provided in the attached notice. If you wish to obtain furtherinformation, or to providecomments please contact the project team members listed in the attachednotice.Katie Bright, B.Sc., Environmental Planner, Ecoplans Limited,Tel: (905) 823-4988, Fax: (905) 823-2669, kbright@ecoplans.comClick Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/3015%20Hwy%2089%20SDR%20Filing%20Notice.pdf Please Click herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Alliston%20Postponed%20Opening%20Poster.pdf for the poster from Ontario Works announcing the postponement ofthe AllistonOW Office reopening and current contact numbers. If you have any questions,please contact TammyBouchard, Ontario Works Supervisor for Alliston & Collingwood at705-722-3132, ext. 1756.Email address: tammy.bouchard@simcoe.ca Service Canada publishes a quarterly labour market bulletin. Click herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Georgian%20Bay%20July%20to%20Sept%2008%20draft.pdf for the 2008 third quarterlabour market bulletin for the Georgian Bay labour market area. This is adraft copy of the Englishversion. The final version will eventually be posted to Service Canada'sNational LMI web site in bothofficial languages. You can view those documents, as well as previouseditions by clicking on thefollowing link:http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/on/offices/lmb.shtml#GeorgianBay In recognition of the importance of festivals and events as significanteconomic drivers forcommunities throughout the province, Celebrate Ontario has been givenongoing funding.Celebrate Ontario grants help communities to develop and extend greatfestivals and events, so theycan offer the experiences that bring both new and repeat visitors toOntario. Click herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Celebrate%20Ontario%202009%20-%20Partner%20(English).pdf for all detailsand application instructions. Your event might qualify for up to $50,000 ingrants from the OntarioMinistry of Tourism.The Office of the Employer Adviser Update is designed to informyou about changes in workplace safety insurance policies andprocedures and to highlight business issues of interest. Thecurrent issue is now available at:http://www.employeradviser.ca/pdf/E-bulletin_24_e.pdf .Earlier issues are available on our website at:http://www.employeradviser.ca/html/bulletins.html About Us: The OEA is an independent agency of the OntarioMinistry of Labour and has been helping employers withworkplace safety and insurance matters since 1985. We provideexpert advice to any size employer and representation at alllevels of appeal primarily for employers with fewer than 100employees. We are funded by the premiums that you are payingWSIB, so there is no additional fee to use our services.-------------------------------The South Simcoe Arts Council located at the Gibson Centre, regularlypublishes a newsletter. Please Click herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/SSAC%20Newsletter-13%20Nov%2008.pdffor the 13 November 2008 issue.SUPPORT LOCAL CARD SALES: This month over 1000 local kids will be makingDAREart's "Childrenfor Peace" cards to be displayed and sold on December 1st at the GibsonCentre in Alliston.Help Diane and Gary Laakso of Co-operators Insurance in Alliston, continueto feed, clothe andeducation their 200 children in Nairobi, Kenya (www.GLAmission.com). Clickhere http://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/chamber.pdf for moredetails. Any member involved with a charitable organization is urged to considerattending this FREEworkshop: "Ten Best Practices for Managing Your Charitable Status". Thisworkshop is a joint projectof the Canadian Federation of Voluntary Sector Networks and the Centre forVoluntary SectorResearch and Development, funded by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), andhosted by UnitedWay of Greater Simcoe County. Click Herehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/Charitable%20Status%20Ten%20Practices.pdf for all of the details. Please plan to attend the upcoming Blood Donor Clinic at St Paul the ApostleChurch,190 King St. W., Alliston Thursday November 20th, 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m Clickherehttp://www.jldigitaldesign.ca/adcc/Nov14/DonateRedMediaRelease%20Alliston.pdf for more.Registration for the 2009 Alliston Relay for Life is now open!! Please visitwww.cancer.ca/relay. Theyhave several new online tools to help you with your fundraising. If someoneasks you what youwould like for Christmas, how about asking them for a pledge to your Relay!Ask for the Gift of Hope.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
How to Drive Profits During a Global Recession
International Internet Marketing Summit!
Here is a fantastic offer to attend a workshop to help your business with super savings and value. Consider a $850 value for only $199 and over 400% return on investment. WSI will be displaying at Mr. Bob's networking event at Barrie's South Shore and will be avaliable to answer any questions you may have. Limited space avaliable, register today for WSI's IM Summit. See your personal "Mr. Bob's Network" promo code for great savings.
For more information and to register Click Here.
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· They aren't cutting back on Internet advertising spend. That's for sure.
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You can attend this informative workshop for only $199, as opposed to the standard fee of $399.
Do not miss out, Register Today to Canada’s first Internet Marketing Summit.
Attendance Package Includes:
Leading Internet trends and business strategies
Search Engine Power Search Tool - $149
WSI Internet marketing analysis - $599
Experts' Guide to Internet Marketing DVD - $99
Certification of participation
Food and Beverage is Included
Total Value = $850 (over 400% ROI!)
Here is a fantastic offer to attend a workshop to help your business with super savings and value. Consider a $850 value for only $199 and over 400% return on investment. WSI will be displaying at Mr. Bob's networking event at Barrie's South Shore and will be avaliable to answer any questions you may have. Limited space avaliable, register today for WSI's IM Summit. See your personal "Mr. Bob's Network" promo code for great savings.
For more information and to register Click Here.
· Has your business been affected by the current state of the economy?
· Wondering how other companies are cutting back on their marketing spend?
· They aren't cutting back on Internet advertising spend. That's for sure.
WSI, the world’s leading provider of Internet marketing solutions, is holding an Internet Marketing Summit on November 26, 2008 at the Toronto Congress Center. This event is aimed toward helping local business owners achieve results through online marketing during economic turmoil.
Mr. Bob with Shane Serra and Allan Hitch, WSI have partnered together to help all Mr. Bob’s Network members to increase sales and decrease costs using leading-edge marketing strategies!
When you register using your personal “Mr. Bob’s Network” promo code; WSI6Y6
You can attend this informative workshop for only $199, as opposed to the standard fee of $399.
Do not miss out, Register Today to Canada’s first Internet Marketing Summit.
Attendance Package Includes:
Leading Internet trends and business strategies
Search Engine Power Search Tool - $149
WSI Internet marketing analysis - $599
Experts' Guide to Internet Marketing DVD - $99
Certification of participation
Food and Beverage is Included
Total Value = $850 (over 400% ROI!)
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