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
Friday, November 28, 2008
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.
· 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!)
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!)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Toastmasters PresentsFrom Speaker to Trainer
Learn how to:
• Be a good facilitator
• Write training objectives
• Select effective training methods
• Present Case Studies
• Create a lesson Plan
• Evaluate the results
When: November 12, 2008. 7-9:30 PM
Where: Seminar Room, GBBEC, 24 Maple St., Barrie
Cost: $5.00
Trainer: Jean McAllister, DTM
Past District Governor
RSVP required to ensure everyone
gets a participant's manual.
Register by calling 705.726.4211
or send an email to
lrice@yesican.info
REVISED
REVISED
Directions:
The Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Center's Seminar Room is located at 24
Maple Street, Barrie above the Bus Terminal on the 2nd floor. Enter through the
door with the sign Dr. Neimen Dentist above it and come to the 2nd floor, turn
right and it's the second door on your right. There is also an elevator.
Parking is available across the street and is FREE after 6 p.m.
To find exact directions from your starting point to this venue, please do not
hesitate to use www.mapquest.ca
• Be a good facilitator
• Write training objectives
• Select effective training methods
• Present Case Studies
• Create a lesson Plan
• Evaluate the results
When: November 12, 2008. 7-9:30 PM
Where: Seminar Room, GBBEC, 24 Maple St., Barrie
Cost: $5.00
Trainer: Jean McAllister, DTM
Past District Governor
RSVP required to ensure everyone
gets a participant's manual.
Register by calling 705.726.4211
or send an email to
lrice@yesican.info
REVISED
REVISED
Directions:
The Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Center's Seminar Room is located at 24
Maple Street, Barrie above the Bus Terminal on the 2nd floor. Enter through the
door with the sign Dr. Neimen Dentist above it and come to the 2nd floor, turn
right and it's the second door on your right. There is also an elevator.
Parking is available across the street and is FREE after 6 p.m.
To find exact directions from your starting point to this venue, please do not
hesitate to use www.mapquest.ca
Sunday, November 9, 2008
November Newsletter form Terri Plaxton-SmithGreater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre Terri Plaxton-SmithGreater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre
News From Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre
Terri Plaxton-SmithGreater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre
Connect For Success
In This Issue
What's New at the GBBEC
Special Offer from RBC
Around Town
Tip of the Month
Workshops
Join the Entrepreneur's Club!
Coaches Corner
Business of the Month
Advice from the Experts
What You Have to Say
Quick Links
The Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre
Ontario Business Connects
Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services
Ontario Women's Directorate
Personal Tax Planning
Planning for Tomorrow
Resource Guide for Business Immigrants to Ontario
The City of Barrie
Canada Business Service Centres
Canada's Community Access Program
Canada Franchise Directory
GD Sourcing Research & Retrieval
Industry Canada's Business and Consumer Site
Standards Council of Canada
Statistics Canada
Around Town
Social Networking
Tools for Business
Choose from either
Session One or
Session Two
Session 1
Wed, Nov 5th 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Angus Ross Room,
Barrie Library Session 2
Mon, Dec 8th 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.SuiteWorks,
92 Caplan Dr
To Register call
726-1010
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DO NOT CALL!
The Canadian version of the Telemarketers Do Not Call List is now in effect.
REGISTER - Do Not Call
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Spend an Evening with our Experts
November 20th
5 - 7 P.M.
For Established Businesses
Serious Entrepreneurs Only
Get the information you need to take your business to the next level
This month lawyer Zarah Walpole discusses Contract Law
Find out if you qualify to become a member of the Entrepreneur's Club today.
Apply now and receive your invitation to attend our next meeting FREE! Call 720-2445
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Downtown Barrie's 2008 Ornament
Now available - be sure to get the latest edition for your collection.
All proceeds raised will be used for future projects in the Downtown area.
Each ornament is $15
Gift Sets are $89.99 - which includes all 7 ornaments and gift boxGift Boxes are $20 (without ornaments)
Phone (705) 734-1414Fax (705) 734-1227Email: info@downtownbarrie.ca
www.downtownbarrie.ca
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VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
The City of Barrie is seeking the next group of volunteers for the extensive Business Retention & Expansion Project that we have undertaken
We need approximately 40 more volunteers to meet our goal!
Please contact
Stephanie Ward
Economic Strategy and Development Department 705-739-4220 ext. 5036
HAVE AN EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ADVERTISED HERE?
Dear Bob,
Welcome to our monthlynewsletter.
The Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre (GBBEC) is one of 46 Enterprise Centres across the province funded by the Provincial Ministry of Small Business & Consumer Services to provide assistance and support to small businesses.
We can help take your business to the next level!
What's New
Spend an Evening with our Experts
On November 20th you could spend an educational and fun evening with our team of experts. Get the information you need to take your business to the next level from a whole team of business professionals.
This month lawyer Zarah Walpole and HR professional Lotte Struwing join the team. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best! Find out if you qualify to become a member of the Entrepreneur's Club today. Apply now and receive your invitation to attend our next meeting FREE! Call 720-2445
GBBEC welcomes new Director Corporate Strategy and Economic Development
As many of you know, former Economic Development Department Director, Robert Brindley recently left his post with the City of Barrie to take a position in St. Mary's Ontario. Hany Kirolos has taken on the vacated post and the GBBEC is thrilled! Hany has been an ardent supporter of our Centre for many years and we know he will be a genuine asset for the community.
According to his Facebook profile, Hany "is a well respected professional that is highly recommended for establishing, developing and leveraging international business and government contacts around the world. He has demonstrated and calculated success on behalf of many Fortune 50 companies."
Local entrepreneurs may recognize him from his recent work as an educator with Georgian College's Business & Management Studies Program.
Partnering with RBC for your Business Success
This month we were fortunate to be invited to visit 5 RBC Royal Bank locations in the City, to meet and greet their business clients, introduce them to our services including the Entrepreneur's Club and Bridges to Better Business, and to answer their business questions. If you would like to have us visit your organization or group for a consultation, site visit, or presentation, please call 720-2445 or email terri@barriebusinesscentre.ca
RBC Reinforces their Support with a Cheque to the GBBEC
RBC recently presented a cheque to the Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre in the amount of $3500 to support our many services for the small businesses in our community. This is the 7th year that RBC has provided monetary support to our Centre, and we are very thankful. They also consistently provide volunteers to assist with youth programs such as Summer Company and Business Plan Challenge.
Bridges to Better Business a Success!
Mayor Dave Aspden joined the Ministry of Small Business & Consumer Services (MSBCS) and the Canada Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) in welcoming local entrepreneurs and small business owners to the Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre's 7th annual Bridges to Better Business Small Business Conference on October 23rd at Barrie's ANAF.
Bridges participants were entertained, informed and educated by speakers Brett Barr and Doug Jernigan and break-out facilitators Michael Woodbeck, Lindsey Fair and Scott Gingrich.
If you were among the many participants who attended the days events, we hope you completed a feedback form so that we can continue to provide the information that you find useful. If you did not, please take the time now to request and complete the feedback form. Thank you.
Special thanks are extended to our partners for helping to make our event so successful - the City of Barrie, MSBCS, COBSC, and the Simcoe County Training Board, and sponsors - Tourism Barrie, Barrie Public Library, Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce, RBC Royal Bank, UPS Minet's Pt Rd, Staples, Meridian Credit Union, Barrie Advance, Business Times, Business Development Bank, Rock 95 and Rogers TV.
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High School Business Plan Competition
On November 8th, highschool Business Plan Competition finalists from across the Province will gather at four separate regional banquets to celebrate the regional and provincial winners for 2008.
Representing the Greater Barrie area are: Amy Williams and Vanessa Williams of Eastview
Secondary School for their plan, Wacky Willows Summer Camp. We wish them luck!
And once again, we are ramping up for the 2009 Business Plan Competition. We have already begun to take our presentations into area highschools. All students are eligible to enter, regardless of their program choices. Deadline for submissions is May 25th. For more information or to arrange a visit please contact our office at 720-2445.
As always, sponsors are welcome. If you would like to donate prizes for the winning students or make a cash or in-kind donation for the awards banquet in June, please contact Terri to request a sponsorship package at terri@barriebusinesscentre.ca
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Limited Time Offers for Your Business and Personal Banking Needs from RBC®! Special incentives for your business banking needs are available now, only at the RBC Royal Bank branch at 400 & Essa Road, 241 Essa Road, Barrie. (705-725-7867) > Open an RBC Business Essentials Fixed-Fee Account® or a Royal Business Professional Account and get $100 deposited into your account, plus a free Davis + Henderson* Cheque Essentials Kit ($130 value)**.> More offers are available for your business banking. Stop in and ask for details. We also have a special offer for new clients for your personal banking.> $150 Visa* gift card - yours FREE!**> Open a new Signature No Limit Banking® account before December 31, 2008 and transfer your payroll by February 15, 2009. You'll get a $150 Visa gift card in the New Year.
** New business and personal clients only. Certain restrictions, terms and conditions apply.These are limited time offers available only until December 31, 2008. Please visit your participating RBC branch for complete terms and conditions. ® Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.*Registered trademark of Visa International Service Association. Used under licence.
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Social Networking Tools for your Business Choose from either Session One or Session Two
Session 1 ~ Wednesday, November 5th 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Angus Ross Room, Barrie Public Library OR Session 2 ~ Monday, December 8th 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. SuiteWorks, 92 Caplan Drive
Fad or phenomenon, love them or hate them, social networking tools are here to stay and growing in popularity. The Internet continues to evolve and new technologies come along that quickly eclipse those that we may have just become comfortable with. Email marketing and bland web sites are often being ignored by savvy consumers as they embrace the myriad of social networking tools. If you have a business and are unfamiliar with or curious about social networking tools then you will want to attend one of the Social Networking Tools for You Business sessions being offered by Anne Dorsey, Barrie Public Library Business Librarian at Barrie Public Library or SuiteWorks. These sessions will cover Facebook, YouTube, blogs, wikis, podcasts and more. You do not require any specialized knowledge or technical skills to attend - just a willingness to learn something new that can benefit your business.
Registration information for all sessions:There is no fee for this session but you must register for this programme. Register by email or by phone at 728-1010 Ext. 7014. Please indicate the session you will be attending and provide your name, telephone number and number of attendees. ___________________________________________________________
Tip of the Month
Think Big ... Dare to Dream
When I stare into the beautiful brown eyes of my 7 week old grandson Lucas, I can't help but wonder what life will bring him, and what he will bring to the lives of all of us who love him. It seems so simple and everything so possible when there is nothing yet written on the pages of his life. But unbeknownst to him, life will throw a few curves and some of them will have a profound effect on the man he will grow up to be - positively and negatively. How we teach him to dream, hold onto those dreams and how to react to life's challenges and opportunities will ultimately determine what his life will look like.
Success is not determined merely by winning at the game of Acquisitions or Power. More importantly, it is about how we make a positive difference in the world around us, how we will be remembered, how happy we are, and how happy we make others. It comes from a feeling of accomplishment - that we have done good!
Because of this, it is important to teach Lucas not only that he is special and can do anything he wants to, but also that everything he does should be done with respect for the world and the people around him, for they are all special too. We need to teach him that he needs to see the big picture, not just his tiny world, for all of our actions impact much more than just our own lives. He needs to be encouraged to dream the impossible and to know that he can make it possible. He needs to learn that because unfair things exist, that he should work hard to make them fair, that he is tougher than he thinks, kinder than he thinks, smarter than he thinks and able to overcome all obstacles.
When I look at him I am filled with pride and wonder, fear and anticipation, and hope. They are the same feelings that I have for the many new business owners that I meet daily - those that have yet to write on the slate of who they will be and how they will succeed. They don't know, and all I can do is encourage them to dream big, plan well and not to give up! I give them the tools to help their dreams come true.
Whether you are just starting your business or have been working in it for years, perhaps it's time to re-assess the dream and empower yourself to live it fully. It's harder when you've been impacted by life's challenges, sometimes beaten up by them, to keep the dream alive or let it grow, but it's not impossible. You only need to remind yourself that you are special, that you are tougher than you think, smarter than you think and able to overcome all obstacles in the pursuit of that dream.
Think big ... dream well!
Terri Plaxton Smith
Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre
To book a a one-on-one consultation with Terri, please email Nancy at : reception@barriebusinesscentre.ca
"Connect for Success" Workshops that Work
Monthly Brainstorming Sessions
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.Next Meeting: Nov 11, 2008
Searching for solutions, creative ideas or just another ear to bounce your thoughts off of? Then this informal brainstorming get-together is for you. Join us as we share marketing challenges, successes and curiosities.
Two heads are better than one - and the more the merrier! No Charge!
Pre-registration is a must for these FREE 2 hour sessions.
Call 720-2445 and inquire about this great opportunity.
Entrepreneur's Club
By Invitation Only
Are you looking for assistance to take your business to the next level? Would you like to have a team of Experts working with you, providing you Tips and offering Advice?
Then Join the Club, the Entrepreneur's Club!
Membership has its Perks!
For your FREE invitation
Call 720-2445 and find out if you qualify today!!
Coaches Corner
Communicate for Success
How well do you communicate? Exceptional communication skills are a definite must have to be successful in any enterprise. Communication is more than just saying what you mean. Effective communication also involves listening to what is said and in many cases what is not said.Great communication skills are required:
To sell your product or service to your clients
To get that line of credit at the bank
To encourage your team to jump on board with your new project
To explain your company policy to an irate customer
To balance your busy family life with a thriving business As a Coach, I get to work with many levels of a company from the maxed out entrepreneur to the mid-level manager sending out meeting minutes that no one wants to read. There are many exercises I use to get clients to improve and simplify their communication.Yes, you can improve. What would better communication skills do for your business? In most cases it increases efficiency dramatically and over time translates to increased productivity and a healthier bottom line. If you are not sure how well you are communicating, look at the results. Remember if you keep doing the same thing, you will most likely get the same results. © Awesome Coaching Enterprises 2008888-944-5338 or 705.444.5448. Email info@awesomecoaching.com Web www.awesomecoaching.com.
Coach Jane Schnurr coaches business leaders and individuals to increase their performance and effectiveness for extraordinary results in business and life.
Business of the Month
Mortgage Intelligence
Find out how a simple "mortgage check-up" can help you. A single call may be all the care you need.
It's important to protect yourself against market conditions. But how do you know you have the right mortgage if you haven't seen what's possible?Simply call us today for a "mortgage check-up" and you'll be better prepared.705.720.1001 or 1.888.500.1841
39 Collier Street, Ste. 300Barrie ON L4M 1G5
Email Gary MegerVisit our Website
From the Experts
Marketing & Communications
Running scared 'cause a recession's on its way?
We started our business in 1982, in the midst of a hard recession. Since then, we've weathered two more recessions. Each time, our business, and our clients' businesses not only survived, but thrived.
We all thrived because smart businesses buck the normal response to a business downturn. Instead of reducing their marketing expenditures, they took a positive view, and increased them. Each of those clients came through the recession stronger than theircompetition. Most of them saw increases in their businesses, not decreases. While their competitors tried to survive by cutting costs, our clients thrived by investing in the market.
The tip in all this? Go against the flow. If your competitors are hunkering down and cutting their marketing investments, it's a golden opportunity to increase yours. You even get a bigger bang for your buck, due to the lack of competitive clutter. Remember: You can't save you way to success.Keith Thirgood, Creative DirectorCapstone Communications Group905-472-2330
marketingtip1@capstonecomm.com_________________________________________________________________
Financial
Tax Perks for Students!
During these uncertain economic times most of us are looking a little closer at our finances and cash flow. Here are some tips to help you along.
Create an emergency fund. If you aren't positioned for six to eight months of "safety cash", now is the time to put that in place.
How are your finances? Now is the time to review your cash flow, personal balance sheet and budget and get on the right side of debt management - more assets than liabilities.
Cash is King: If you are sitting on excess cash be ready to do two things (a) pay down bad debt-credit cards, non-deductible debt next (mortgages). Then get ready to invest back into the market at "sale prices" when the time is right.
Irene ByrneBookkeeping and Tax for Small BusinessBarrie (705) 812-2002Angus (705) 424-8980
www.irenebyrne.ca
Your Say
Cyndie de Silva says:
Hi Ms. Terri,
Thank you very much for going out of your way to help me. As always your encouragement keeps me going.
Your experienced input is greatly appreciated.
The printer has confirmed the delivery date (of my new children's book - The Quest )will be the 25th of November. The Barrie Library is very interested in assisting with the launch
Traditionally we light an oil lamp for the launch, and I certainly will be honored with your presence.
Thanks,Cyndie
___________________________________________________________________________Do you have something to say that we could all benefit from? If you would like to share your tips, advice, or expertise with our clients by contributing to this newsletter, please send an email to newsletter@barriebusinesscentre.ca by 4 P.M. Thursdays, the last week of each month. Inclusion will be at the sole discretion of the GBBEC, dependent on suitability, space availability and the number of contributions received. This is not an advertorial or advertising spot, but rather an opportunity to share valuable words of wisdom or announce your upcoming events. Of course you will be given credit for the submission with a link to your website if available. We reserve the right to include your submissions in subsequent newsletters in addition to or instead of inclusion in the following week's issue.
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Connect For Success
In This Issue
What's New at the GBBEC
Special Offer from RBC
Around Town
Tip of the Month
Workshops
Join the Entrepreneur's Club!
Coaches Corner
Business of the Month
Advice from the Experts
What You Have to Say
Quick Links
The Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre
Ontario Business Connects
Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services
Ontario Women's Directorate
Personal Tax Planning
Planning for Tomorrow
Resource Guide for Business Immigrants to Ontario
The City of Barrie
Canada Business Service Centres
Canada's Community Access Program
Canada Franchise Directory
GD Sourcing Research & Retrieval
Industry Canada's Business and Consumer Site
Standards Council of Canada
Statistics Canada
Around Town
Social Networking
Tools for Business
Choose from either
Session One or
Session Two
Session 1
Wed, Nov 5th 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Angus Ross Room,
Barrie Library Session 2
Mon, Dec 8th 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.SuiteWorks,
92 Caplan Dr
To Register call
726-1010
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DO NOT CALL!
The Canadian version of the Telemarketers Do Not Call List is now in effect.
REGISTER - Do Not Call
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Spend an Evening with our Experts
November 20th
5 - 7 P.M.
For Established Businesses
Serious Entrepreneurs Only
Get the information you need to take your business to the next level
This month lawyer Zarah Walpole discusses Contract Law
Find out if you qualify to become a member of the Entrepreneur's Club today.
Apply now and receive your invitation to attend our next meeting FREE! Call 720-2445
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Downtown Barrie's 2008 Ornament
Now available - be sure to get the latest edition for your collection.
All proceeds raised will be used for future projects in the Downtown area.
Each ornament is $15
Gift Sets are $89.99 - which includes all 7 ornaments and gift boxGift Boxes are $20 (without ornaments)
Phone (705) 734-1414Fax (705) 734-1227Email: info@downtownbarrie.ca
www.downtownbarrie.ca
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VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
The City of Barrie is seeking the next group of volunteers for the extensive Business Retention & Expansion Project that we have undertaken
We need approximately 40 more volunteers to meet our goal!
Please contact
Stephanie Ward
Economic Strategy and Development Department 705-739-4220 ext. 5036
HAVE AN EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ADVERTISED HERE?
Dear Bob,
Welcome to our monthlynewsletter.
The Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre (GBBEC) is one of 46 Enterprise Centres across the province funded by the Provincial Ministry of Small Business & Consumer Services to provide assistance and support to small businesses.
We can help take your business to the next level!
What's New
Spend an Evening with our Experts
On November 20th you could spend an educational and fun evening with our team of experts. Get the information you need to take your business to the next level from a whole team of business professionals.
This month lawyer Zarah Walpole and HR professional Lotte Struwing join the team. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best! Find out if you qualify to become a member of the Entrepreneur's Club today. Apply now and receive your invitation to attend our next meeting FREE! Call 720-2445
GBBEC welcomes new Director Corporate Strategy and Economic Development
As many of you know, former Economic Development Department Director, Robert Brindley recently left his post with the City of Barrie to take a position in St. Mary's Ontario. Hany Kirolos has taken on the vacated post and the GBBEC is thrilled! Hany has been an ardent supporter of our Centre for many years and we know he will be a genuine asset for the community.
According to his Facebook profile, Hany "is a well respected professional that is highly recommended for establishing, developing and leveraging international business and government contacts around the world. He has demonstrated and calculated success on behalf of many Fortune 50 companies."
Local entrepreneurs may recognize him from his recent work as an educator with Georgian College's Business & Management Studies Program.
Partnering with RBC for your Business Success
This month we were fortunate to be invited to visit 5 RBC Royal Bank locations in the City, to meet and greet their business clients, introduce them to our services including the Entrepreneur's Club and Bridges to Better Business, and to answer their business questions. If you would like to have us visit your organization or group for a consultation, site visit, or presentation, please call 720-2445 or email terri@barriebusinesscentre.ca
RBC Reinforces their Support with a Cheque to the GBBEC
RBC recently presented a cheque to the Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre in the amount of $3500 to support our many services for the small businesses in our community. This is the 7th year that RBC has provided monetary support to our Centre, and we are very thankful. They also consistently provide volunteers to assist with youth programs such as Summer Company and Business Plan Challenge.
Bridges to Better Business a Success!
Mayor Dave Aspden joined the Ministry of Small Business & Consumer Services (MSBCS) and the Canada Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) in welcoming local entrepreneurs and small business owners to the Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre's 7th annual Bridges to Better Business Small Business Conference on October 23rd at Barrie's ANAF.
Bridges participants were entertained, informed and educated by speakers Brett Barr and Doug Jernigan and break-out facilitators Michael Woodbeck, Lindsey Fair and Scott Gingrich.
If you were among the many participants who attended the days events, we hope you completed a feedback form so that we can continue to provide the information that you find useful. If you did not, please take the time now to request and complete the feedback form. Thank you.
Special thanks are extended to our partners for helping to make our event so successful - the City of Barrie, MSBCS, COBSC, and the Simcoe County Training Board, and sponsors - Tourism Barrie, Barrie Public Library, Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce, RBC Royal Bank, UPS Minet's Pt Rd, Staples, Meridian Credit Union, Barrie Advance, Business Times, Business Development Bank, Rock 95 and Rogers TV.
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High School Business Plan Competition
On November 8th, highschool Business Plan Competition finalists from across the Province will gather at four separate regional banquets to celebrate the regional and provincial winners for 2008.
Representing the Greater Barrie area are: Amy Williams and Vanessa Williams of Eastview
Secondary School for their plan, Wacky Willows Summer Camp. We wish them luck!
And once again, we are ramping up for the 2009 Business Plan Competition. We have already begun to take our presentations into area highschools. All students are eligible to enter, regardless of their program choices. Deadline for submissions is May 25th. For more information or to arrange a visit please contact our office at 720-2445.
As always, sponsors are welcome. If you would like to donate prizes for the winning students or make a cash or in-kind donation for the awards banquet in June, please contact Terri to request a sponsorship package at terri@barriebusinesscentre.ca
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Limited Time Offers for Your Business and Personal Banking Needs from RBC®! Special incentives for your business banking needs are available now, only at the RBC Royal Bank branch at 400 & Essa Road, 241 Essa Road, Barrie. (705-725-7867) > Open an RBC Business Essentials Fixed-Fee Account® or a Royal Business Professional Account and get $100 deposited into your account, plus a free Davis + Henderson* Cheque Essentials Kit ($130 value)**.> More offers are available for your business banking. Stop in and ask for details. We also have a special offer for new clients for your personal banking.> $150 Visa* gift card - yours FREE!**> Open a new Signature No Limit Banking® account before December 31, 2008 and transfer your payroll by February 15, 2009. You'll get a $150 Visa gift card in the New Year.
** New business and personal clients only. Certain restrictions, terms and conditions apply.These are limited time offers available only until December 31, 2008. Please visit your participating RBC branch for complete terms and conditions. ® Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.*Registered trademark of Visa International Service Association. Used under licence.
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Social Networking Tools for your Business Choose from either Session One or Session Two
Session 1 ~ Wednesday, November 5th 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Angus Ross Room, Barrie Public Library OR Session 2 ~ Monday, December 8th 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. SuiteWorks, 92 Caplan Drive
Fad or phenomenon, love them or hate them, social networking tools are here to stay and growing in popularity. The Internet continues to evolve and new technologies come along that quickly eclipse those that we may have just become comfortable with. Email marketing and bland web sites are often being ignored by savvy consumers as they embrace the myriad of social networking tools. If you have a business and are unfamiliar with or curious about social networking tools then you will want to attend one of the Social Networking Tools for You Business sessions being offered by Anne Dorsey, Barrie Public Library Business Librarian at Barrie Public Library or SuiteWorks. These sessions will cover Facebook, YouTube, blogs, wikis, podcasts and more. You do not require any specialized knowledge or technical skills to attend - just a willingness to learn something new that can benefit your business.
Registration information for all sessions:There is no fee for this session but you must register for this programme. Register by email or by phone at 728-1010 Ext. 7014. Please indicate the session you will be attending and provide your name, telephone number and number of attendees. ___________________________________________________________
Tip of the Month
Think Big ... Dare to Dream
When I stare into the beautiful brown eyes of my 7 week old grandson Lucas, I can't help but wonder what life will bring him, and what he will bring to the lives of all of us who love him. It seems so simple and everything so possible when there is nothing yet written on the pages of his life. But unbeknownst to him, life will throw a few curves and some of them will have a profound effect on the man he will grow up to be - positively and negatively. How we teach him to dream, hold onto those dreams and how to react to life's challenges and opportunities will ultimately determine what his life will look like.
Success is not determined merely by winning at the game of Acquisitions or Power. More importantly, it is about how we make a positive difference in the world around us, how we will be remembered, how happy we are, and how happy we make others. It comes from a feeling of accomplishment - that we have done good!
Because of this, it is important to teach Lucas not only that he is special and can do anything he wants to, but also that everything he does should be done with respect for the world and the people around him, for they are all special too. We need to teach him that he needs to see the big picture, not just his tiny world, for all of our actions impact much more than just our own lives. He needs to be encouraged to dream the impossible and to know that he can make it possible. He needs to learn that because unfair things exist, that he should work hard to make them fair, that he is tougher than he thinks, kinder than he thinks, smarter than he thinks and able to overcome all obstacles.
When I look at him I am filled with pride and wonder, fear and anticipation, and hope. They are the same feelings that I have for the many new business owners that I meet daily - those that have yet to write on the slate of who they will be and how they will succeed. They don't know, and all I can do is encourage them to dream big, plan well and not to give up! I give them the tools to help their dreams come true.
Whether you are just starting your business or have been working in it for years, perhaps it's time to re-assess the dream and empower yourself to live it fully. It's harder when you've been impacted by life's challenges, sometimes beaten up by them, to keep the dream alive or let it grow, but it's not impossible. You only need to remind yourself that you are special, that you are tougher than you think, smarter than you think and able to overcome all obstacles in the pursuit of that dream.
Think big ... dream well!
Terri Plaxton Smith
Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre
To book a a one-on-one consultation with Terri, please email Nancy at : reception@barriebusinesscentre.ca
"Connect for Success" Workshops that Work
Monthly Brainstorming Sessions
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.Next Meeting: Nov 11, 2008
Searching for solutions, creative ideas or just another ear to bounce your thoughts off of? Then this informal brainstorming get-together is for you. Join us as we share marketing challenges, successes and curiosities.
Two heads are better than one - and the more the merrier! No Charge!
Pre-registration is a must for these FREE 2 hour sessions.
Call 720-2445 and inquire about this great opportunity.
Entrepreneur's Club
By Invitation Only
Are you looking for assistance to take your business to the next level? Would you like to have a team of Experts working with you, providing you Tips and offering Advice?
Then Join the Club, the Entrepreneur's Club!
Membership has its Perks!
For your FREE invitation
Call 720-2445 and find out if you qualify today!!
Coaches Corner
Communicate for Success
How well do you communicate? Exceptional communication skills are a definite must have to be successful in any enterprise. Communication is more than just saying what you mean. Effective communication also involves listening to what is said and in many cases what is not said.Great communication skills are required:
To sell your product or service to your clients
To get that line of credit at the bank
To encourage your team to jump on board with your new project
To explain your company policy to an irate customer
To balance your busy family life with a thriving business As a Coach, I get to work with many levels of a company from the maxed out entrepreneur to the mid-level manager sending out meeting minutes that no one wants to read. There are many exercises I use to get clients to improve and simplify their communication.Yes, you can improve. What would better communication skills do for your business? In most cases it increases efficiency dramatically and over time translates to increased productivity and a healthier bottom line. If you are not sure how well you are communicating, look at the results. Remember if you keep doing the same thing, you will most likely get the same results. © Awesome Coaching Enterprises 2008888-944-5338 or 705.444.5448. Email info@awesomecoaching.com Web www.awesomecoaching.com.
Coach Jane Schnurr coaches business leaders and individuals to increase their performance and effectiveness for extraordinary results in business and life.
Business of the Month
Mortgage Intelligence
Find out how a simple "mortgage check-up" can help you. A single call may be all the care you need.
It's important to protect yourself against market conditions. But how do you know you have the right mortgage if you haven't seen what's possible?Simply call us today for a "mortgage check-up" and you'll be better prepared.705.720.1001 or 1.888.500.1841
39 Collier Street, Ste. 300Barrie ON L4M 1G5
Email Gary MegerVisit our Website
From the Experts
Marketing & Communications
Running scared 'cause a recession's on its way?
We started our business in 1982, in the midst of a hard recession. Since then, we've weathered two more recessions. Each time, our business, and our clients' businesses not only survived, but thrived.
We all thrived because smart businesses buck the normal response to a business downturn. Instead of reducing their marketing expenditures, they took a positive view, and increased them. Each of those clients came through the recession stronger than theircompetition. Most of them saw increases in their businesses, not decreases. While their competitors tried to survive by cutting costs, our clients thrived by investing in the market.
The tip in all this? Go against the flow. If your competitors are hunkering down and cutting their marketing investments, it's a golden opportunity to increase yours. You even get a bigger bang for your buck, due to the lack of competitive clutter. Remember: You can't save you way to success.Keith Thirgood, Creative DirectorCapstone Communications Group905-472-2330
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Financial
Tax Perks for Students!
During these uncertain economic times most of us are looking a little closer at our finances and cash flow. Here are some tips to help you along.
Create an emergency fund. If you aren't positioned for six to eight months of "safety cash", now is the time to put that in place.
How are your finances? Now is the time to review your cash flow, personal balance sheet and budget and get on the right side of debt management - more assets than liabilities.
Cash is King: If you are sitting on excess cash be ready to do two things (a) pay down bad debt-credit cards, non-deductible debt next (mortgages). Then get ready to invest back into the market at "sale prices" when the time is right.
Irene ByrneBookkeeping and Tax for Small BusinessBarrie (705) 812-2002Angus (705) 424-8980
www.irenebyrne.ca
Your Say
Cyndie de Silva says:
Hi Ms. Terri,
Thank you very much for going out of your way to help me. As always your encouragement keeps me going.
Your experienced input is greatly appreciated.
The printer has confirmed the delivery date (of my new children's book - The Quest )will be the 25th of November. The Barrie Library is very interested in assisting with the launch
Traditionally we light an oil lamp for the launch, and I certainly will be honored with your presence.
Thanks,Cyndie
___________________________________________________________________________Do you have something to say that we could all benefit from? If you would like to share your tips, advice, or expertise with our clients by contributing to this newsletter, please send an email to newsletter@barriebusinesscentre.ca by 4 P.M. Thursdays, the last week of each month. Inclusion will be at the sole discretion of the GBBEC, dependent on suitability, space availability and the number of contributions received. This is not an advertorial or advertising spot, but rather an opportunity to share valuable words of wisdom or announce your upcoming events. Of course you will be given credit for the submission with a link to your website if available. We reserve the right to include your submissions in subsequent newsletters in addition to or instead of inclusion in the following week's issue.
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