January/February Business News 2014

January/February 2014 | Vol. 25 No. 1

A FUNDRAISER FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Starring:

Dennis Hull &Bobby Hull

Also StarringGeraldine Heaney and Rod Black

The Milton Chamber of Commerce Proudly Presents...

Dinner & AuctionFebruary 4, 2014

RattleSnake Point Golf Club

12th Annual

• Corporate Functions • Special Events• Two Ballrooms • Licensed Patios & Bars

• Meeting Room • Personalized Menus• Exceptional Service

905-864-8511 121 Chisholm Dr., MiltonJust south of Hwy 401 off Hwy 25

www.teatrocentre.ca

Austen NobleI n s u r a n c e B r o k e r s L t d .

• Business Insurance • Commercial Auto• Personal Auto • House • Condo • Tenants Insurance

Monthly Payment Plans Availableestablished 1956

www.austeninsurancebrokers.com • 205 Main St. E., Milton • 905.878.7217

Mike AustenJohn Austen

[email protected]

[email protected]

2 January/February 2014

2014 Board oF directors

ExEcutivEPresident

Lesley MansfieldProsperity ONE Credit Union

Past PresidentRichard Bolton

Centricity 360

Vice PresidentTeresa Fujarczuk

Granite Ridge Golf Club

TreasurerDouglas Francis

Padgett Business Services

DirEctors Keith Hesse

Aimco Solrec Limited

Walter HeydenDufferin Aggregates

Rick MalboeufTown Council Representative

Leslie McLarenRoxul Inc.

Blake MercerMercer & Mercer Certified General Accountants

Howard MottHutchinson Thompson Henderson & Mott

David O’ConnellBANG! creative communications

Rob RubinoRBC Dominion Securities

chambEr staff Sandy Martin

Executive Director

Krista Lenardon-TrullMarketing & Communications Coordinator

Joanne BarrettAdministrative Coordinator

Zain Masood Membership Developer

Cheryl CiccarelliCommittee & Program Coordinator

251 Main Street East, Suite 104Milton, Ontario

L9T 1P1

Telephone: 905.878.0581Facsimile: 905.878.4972

[email protected]

Looking forward to an exciting yearHappy 2014 everyone, it is with great

pleasure that i begin my term as President of your Milton chamber of commerce. i have enjoyed my past year as Vice President, which involved chairing our Membership services committee and co-chairing our 125th anniversary committee. Now it’s time to welcome in a new business year!

We are looking forward to participating in your business success throughout 2014. With more than 780 members and growing, there is a wealth of knowledge, experience and opportunities for members that actively participate in the chamber. i hope that you’ll find time to attend a few of our events or perhaps volunteer your time, energy, enthusiasm and skills on one of our committees. the chamber’s ability to connect you to new people that can support your business is just one of our many membership benefits.

i would like to extend a warm welcome to three new chamber directors; Leslie McLaren from roxul inc., Howard Mott from Hutchinson thompson Henderson & Mott and david o’connell from BaNG! creative communications. these directors will add more depth and experience to our board. My thanks to our board and committee chairs as they volunteer many hours each year, all to support the success of chamber businesses.

i would also like to take this opportunity to thank Melissa coulson (our past president), Heather rickard from rBc royal Bank (who does an excellent job co-chairing our sports celebrity Banquet committee and will continue to do so in 2014) and ryan carson from Haber & associates, all of whom have completed their tenure on our board. Melissa served as president for two years and past president this year. Her dedication to the chamber is greatly appreciated. My special thanks to our outgoing president, richard Bolton. richard is remaining on our board as past president and will be continuing to be extremely active with our working committees. His representation of our chamber, both at the provincial and national levels, is greatly appreciated, as is his commitment to excellence in every initiative he undertakes.

it was a busy 2013 for your chamber. our two hallmark events were extremely successful - the sports celebrity dinner & auction raised over $12,000 for our scholarship Fund and our community awards Gala which recognizes excellence in business and leadership in our

community. Nominations are now open for our 2013 awards so please check this month’s newsletter for nomination forms. the culminating event in 2013 was our 125th anniversary celebration on october 22 with General rick Hillier as our keynote speaker. While a picture speaks a thousand words, General Hillier’s presentation spoke volumes.

the board held its strategic planning session in late November, in part to prepare for our upcoming submission to receive our accreditation. Why is accreditation important and why are we excited about this opportunity? From the perspective of the provincial and national chambers of commerce, the national accreditation program was designed to recognize chambers that satisfy a set of high standards and promoting strong business practices. our three strategic goals for this upcoming year are:

mEmbErship anD programming • target youth and other membership segments• increase emphasis on knowledge exchange

in programs and activities• Leverage technology in attracting and

retaining members• Launch projects that create community

visibility and awareness• Refocus activities to reflect the changing

needs of a growing community

policy anD aDvocacy• raise the visibility of existing advocacy activities• expand and formalize policy development

through a policy committee, partnerships, member discussion papers and allocation of necessary resources

• increase involvement with ontario chamber and canadian chamber advocacy initiatives

organizational DEvElopmEnt• improve chamber messaging, visibility and

brand recognition• ensure adequate technology resources are

in place to support strategic goals• create a comprehensive succession plan for

Board, staff and volunteers• expand and enhance partnering, outreach and

engagement with other groups and organizationsWe’re looking forward to an exciting

year at the chamber, welcome 2014!

Business News

Lesley MansfieldPresident

prEsiDEnt’s mEssagE

3January/February 2014

MAIN ST. E., MILTON

401

Ontar

io St

.

Hwy 2

5

Wils

on D

r.

Thom

pson

Rd.

Main St.

Steeles Ave.

655 Main St. East, Milton

www.gallingerford.com

905-875-3673905-875-3673655 Main St. East, Milton

www.gallingerford.com

Find Business Solu�ons @ MPL

Best business resources & e‐resources Programs and research help Wireless Internet and computers

To register for any of the following Chamber events please visit www.miltonchamber.ca or call 905-878-0581

upcoming EvEnts

Upcoming events

Milton Young Professionals Wednesday, January 15, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Milton education Village innovation centre 555 industrial drive

January Business after Hours tuesday, January 28, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Host: rBc royal Bank 1240 steeles ave. e.

January springboard Wednesday, January 29, 2014 8:30 am - 9:30 am Milton chamber of commerce, Boardroom 251 Main st., east, suite 104 Free for chamber members / General Public: $10 (plus Hst)

12th annual sports celebrity dinner tuesday, February 4, 2014 autographs: 6:00 pm rattlesnake Point Golf club 5407 regional rd. 25 s. With Headliners dennis Hull and Bobby Hull see page 11 for more details.

Breakfast with Mayor Gord Krantz thursday, February 13, 2014 registration 7:00 am / Breakfast 7:30 am rattlesnake Point Golf club 5407 regional rd. 25 s. chamber Members: $30 (plus Hst) / General Public: $40 (plus Hst)

Milton Young Professionals Wednesday, February 19, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location tdB

February Business after Hours tuesday, February 25, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hosted by: Milton education Village innovation centre 555 industrial drive

2013 community awards Gala Friday, april 11, 2014 Granite ridge Golf club 9503 dublin Line it’s never too soon to nominate for the 2013 awards! Look for your nomination form in this newsletter.

january

fEbruary

april


Oakville: 905-845-9430 ext: 8160Brampton: 905-459-7533 ext. 5307

http://ces.sheridancollege.ca

LOOKINGFOR WORK?

Employment CounsellingResume Development

ApprenticeshipSecond Career

WorkshopsJob Postings

LOOKING TO HIRE?

Training IncentivesOnline/Onsite Job Postings

Job FairsWorkshops

Access to suitable resumésSummer Jobs Service

EMPLOYMENT

SERVICESCOMMUNITYC

ES

One Stop For Your Employment & Training Needs

Working with youto achieve fi nancial peace of mind!

John Barrett, CFPCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

Life Insurance RepresentativeMutual Fund Representative

Direct: 905-878-0007Offi ce: 1-877-877-8575 x3009Fax: 905-276-4964

[email protected] nancial.ca

5070 Dixie RoadMississauga, ON

L4W 1C9

Investments Inc.

Independent Network

® Registered trademark owned by Dejardins Financial Security.

a

L4W 1C9

www.haltonpools.ca

Trevor Riebot

REAL ESTATE LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL CORPORATE WILLS & ESTATES

HUTCHINSON THOMPSON HENDERSON & MOTTBarristers & Solicitors

Serving Milton & Halton Areas Since 1920

264 Main St. E., Milton L9T 1P2Tel: 905.878.2841 Fax: 905.878.3937

email: lawo� [email protected]

Barnaby Henderson Howard Mott Nathan Green

Sandy MartinExecutive Director

Happy New Year!Happy 2014! in this newsletter you

will find an Annual Report outlining all the activities that took place during our 125th anniversary year. it was exciting and rewarding to see so many members attend our celebration events.

this year is on track to be transformative for your chamber with the implementation of the strategic Plan and the continuation of the accreditation process. What does this mean to you – a more engaged goal focused organization with a clear direction; advanced communication vehicles; with an emphasis on advocacy. the goals are outlined in the President’s message more fully and over the next 12 months we will be working as a team to implement the changes required to meet them.

in the fall of 2013 we focused our breakfast meetings on transportation issues facing our community. in late November, Barb Koopmans, acting director of Planning at the town of Milton presented the town’s plans to a large group of chamber members at teatro conference centre.

The five key messages of her presentation were:

1. Milton will continue to grow for the foreseeable future.

2. The rate of growth will be influenced not only by market conditions but also by Provincial policy directions and servicing availability.

3. to prepare for ongoing growth, the town must undertake more secondary Planning exercises starting soon to ensure that the sustainable Halton lands (post 2021) are development ready. (We have already started the Milton education Village secondary Planning exercise)

4. it is the town’s objective to continue to balance employment and residential growth to develop complete, sustainable communities where people can live and work, balance assessment and maintain a 0.5 activity rate.

5. a future population of 350,000 post 2031 is a very real possibility.

Barb provided the members with the background of growth for Milton including references to the Places to Grow direction from the Province. the following numbers

depict the forecast for growth distribution:

the Province amended the Places to Grow in Halton region post-2031 to 2041 by an additional.

this further underscores the # 1 key message in Barb’s presentation. Milton will be taking the lion’s share of this additional growth within the region.

travEl plans for 2014!the chamber is working with a new

travel partner, indus travels, to offer our members two trips during 2014 to ireland May 5-13/14 and russia september 10-19/14.

i went to ireland with indus in November to discover first-hand how they treat their travellers. WoW! it was a fabulous experience from the moment we arrived to the day we left. our accommodations were excellent and included a castle. the food and drink was superb and varied. indus believes that you should have some personal time while away so not all meals are covered allowing you to decide for yourself what you want to see, do and experience on your time. one of the chamber executives that went on the trip brought her son and all he wanted to do was golf in ireland. Well they made some calls and on the last day he had a golf game on a local course outside dublin. i was very impressed with the flexibility and desire to please shown by Indus and their local office staff.

russia is a 10 day trip with 3 nights in Moscow, 1 night in Novgorod and 4 nights in st. Petersburg. i am planning to go on this adventure so think about joining me. You will find more information in the centresread of the newsletter.

ExEcutivE DirEctor’s rEport

Growth Distribution 2012-2016 2017 - 2021 2022 -2026

Greenfield 10644 10,175 10,075

Intensification 1910 3,502 2,558

Employment 18102 18,552 15,525

2013 2036 2041

Population 780,000 910,000 1,000,000

Employment 390,000 430,000 470,000


[email protected]

Melissa L. Coulson CPA, CALicensed Public Accountant

A Professional Corporation

Tel: 905-876-4633 Fax: 905-876-2064Toll Free: 1-877-289-2292

35 Hugh Street, Milton, Ontario L9T 2C7

• Tax Planninnininnng &&& Prepreprepaaaratioioion

• Bookkeekeeeeppping, PaPaPayrorooll & HSSST RT Reeeturn

• Finanancincialal StaStatemtementents –s – CoC mmpmpilaaation

• Assisisistastatance in CRA AAAudididit &t Apppeapeapealsll

• C• C• Contontontrolrolrollership & Geeenernerneralalal ConCoCo sulsulsultintinting Sg Sg Servvviceiceicesss

A.M. Strategic Accountants www.amsai.ca

3rd Floor, 7111 Syntex Drive, Mississauga ON L5N 8C3Tel: 647.692.7225 email: [email protected]

1.888.926.7249

Phone: 905-876-1451Fax: 905-876-4589

www.arthurelectric.comECRA# 7001395

• Industrial• Commercial• Troubleshooting• Panel Building• Design Build

10874 Steeles Avenue WestUnit #1Milton, Ontario L9T 2X8

REWARDS PROGRAM"Earn Points, Get Free Golf"

It's that simple

905.878.54941-877-GOLF-126

9503 Dublin Line, Miltonwww.golfgranite.com

Milton’s Community Newspaper since 1860

NEW Content Marketing Packages Available!www.insidehalton.com

905-878-2341

204 - 420 Main St. E., Milton

www.plansNgoals.com

MA, CLU, CFP, CHS, EPC

EXPERT ADVICE FOR ALL YOUR FINANCIAL PLANNING NEEDS

Live Your Dreamover 60 Years of Trust and Tradition

Tel: 905-878-1797388 Main Street EastMilton, L9T 1P8

www.slessormotorsmilton.com

Ted Chudleigh,M.P.P.Halton

CONSTITUENCY OFFICE:

174 Mill St., MiltonTel: 905 878-1729Fax: 905 878-5144 OntarioO t i

Please find your 2014 Milton Chamber of Commerce Business directory with this newsletter. the directory will also be delivered to all Milton and surrounding area homes on tuesday, January 9, 2014. if you do not receive your copy of the Milton chamber of commerce Business directory in January, additional copies are available at the chamber located at 251 Main street east, suite 104. a special thank you to all of our advertisers as the chamber would not be able to produce such a valuable product without your support. another thank you to andrea Boyle for all her hard work in putting the directory together.

2014 chamber Business directory

MILTON INN

MILTON INN

CORPORATE PRINTING

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

Dr. Ian Bourke, B.Sc., DDS, F.A.G.D.

Thanks for 25 Amazing Years! ~ The Sdao Family

W W W . M I L T O N C H A M B E R . C AWinner of the Chamber Executives of Ontario “Best Directory Award”

2 0 1 4 BU SI N E S S DI R E C TORY

chambEr mEmbErship

Benefits of Chamber Membership Why join your local chambEr?

a chamber of commerce is a not-for-profit business organization, supported by its member firms to promote the areas economic growth and development. a chamber enables the business community to accomplish collectively what not one of them could do individually, creating a pool of resources from which one can draw ideas, energy and finances.

the 21st century chamber is the hub of community development and prosperity. in addition to being the voice of business, it typically provides its member businesses with a host of benefits designed to gain visibility, provide resources and tools to help them compete in the market.

Your local chamber provides powerful voice on behalf of the business community; it speaks on issues such as taxes, transportation and education that affect your business. as a member of your local chamber you make that voice even stronger. Your membership investment allows your local chamber to be a resource of information and services for the business community. Many businesses both small and large support the chamber because it is simply good business.

the Milton of commerce is an integral part of the business community. it spearheads many initiatives to promote and enhance the competitive position of local businesses, and members are active in a number of community development initiatives.

the chamber offers numerous value-added programs that serve both small and large business;

• networking events • advertising and sponsorship

opportunities • professional development at many

chamber events

Get on board!• Keep in touch• Learn, grow & prosper• Your business growth is important

to you, having a reliable partner is beneficial to your business

contact [email protected] for more information about chamber member-ship and its benefits.

Growth Distribution 2012-2016 2017 - 2021 2022 -2026

Greenfield 10644 10,175 10,075

Intensification 1910 3,502 2,558

Employment 18102 18,552 15,525

2013 2036 2041

Population 780,000 910,000 1,000,000

Employment 390,000 430,000 470,000


Don

905-875-3208885 Main St. E.

Units 7&8, MiltonMain St. at Thompson Rd.

www.fi xautomilton.com

You've Got a Friendin the Body Shop Business

Churchill Collision becomesFix Auto Milton

Friendly, Courteous Service

Halton Women's Place will provide a safe haven, information and education to

support a future without abuse for women and their children.

Serving Halton Region.

Halton Women’s PlaceHealthy Relationships • Healthy Communities

Crisis Lines (905) 878-8555 and (905) 332-7892

aimco solrec Limitedallison’s ...at the Best restaurant & cateringappleking Norval inc.astrid Lakats chartered accountantautoshine reconditioning Products inc.axsource infotech inc.Badger Laser tonerBaNG! creative communicationsBdo canada LimitedBenefits Edge Insurance Services Ltd. Blue springs scout reserve *BMo Nesbitt Burns - tom dusmetBusiness development Bank of canadac.F. crozier & associates inc.cation excavating Limited cBM Ltd.centre core signs & Graphics Ltd.community Living North Haltoncontinental cartage inc.core’s Well drilling & Pump serviced.F.i. systems inc.dance shoppe, thediamond Jettdsa Furnishings inc.dsdeaton industry (canada) companyempress Print & PackagingFix auto of MiltonFondel chemicals LimitedGallery Upstairs @Harrop restaurant Gordon M. Mctavish & associates inc.Great clipsGreystone Golf clubGro-Bark organics inc.Halton automotive & industrial supply Ltd.Halton Health care - Milton district Hospital

Halton Hills Fine JewelleryHalton industry education councilHalton region - employment Housing & social servicesHealth Matters Home care servicesHearing For Life audiology centre & dispensaryHelen’s Hair styling for MenHitherfield SchoolHsBc Bank canadaidrinkcoffee.comimpact chiropractic and rehabilitation centreiPro realty - Larry LefortJ. scott early Funeral HomeJackson eventsJohn Howard society of Peel-Halton- dufferinJohnston PetroleumsK & B auto serviceKnead to Balance Massage & Pilates clinicL & M Pedulla electric Ltd.Lalvani Logistics inc.M. durante enterprises Ltd.Marcucci costume studiosMarilyn’s Windows & interiorsMarlin travel Max-itMccuaig insurance LimitedMelissa L. coulson chartered accountantMemory Lane Limousine LimitedMillside total communications inc.Milton district Hospital FoundationMilton sears Hometown storeMilton tent rentalMilton transitional Housing corp.Milton Villager

MinMaxx realty inc.MK Heating & cooling inc.Mohawk inn & conference centre *Ms society of canada - Halton regional chapterMtJ transportNJP consulting & Network solutionsontario Foot & orthoticsoperationsafetyoxi Brite inc.Paul Valder consulting inc. Pelangio exploration inc.Peter o’Leary accounting (7952198 can inc.)Platinum Kitchens Baths & Beyond PLs insoles inc.Pro con Building supplies Ltd.Promotion solutionsrembrandt Landscaping inc.robert Louis Mechanical inc.rogers communications inc.sheridan community employment services sherwood Hume auctionssimpson telecom Groupstokes economic consultingstructural inspections Limitedstudi-o Hair design of Miltontamblyn Financial servicestrafalgar Golf & country clubTraffix the transportation peopletsi international Group inc.Ultramed inc.Upwardor corporationVillage community churchWilkinson truckingWillow Foundation, theYoung drivers of canada

renewing members Thanks to the following businesses for their continued support * Escarpment Country™ Partner

mEmbEr rEnEWals


sports cElEbrity DinnEr & auction

the Hulls to headline 12th annual dinnerthe 12th annual sports celebrity dinner

& auction will be hosted at rattlesnake Point Golf club. this must attend event will be held on tuesday, February 4, 2014. the evening will bring a roster of celebrities from all areas of the sports world. this year’s headliners include NHL legends dennis Hull and Bobby Hull.

dennis Hull once said that he played three seasons of mediocre hockey with st. catherine’s of the oHa and one final campaign that was not mediocre. the solid offensive numbers that he did put up allowed Hull to make the transition to the NHL with the chicago Blackhawks. in his second year with the Blackhawks, Hull was dispatched to play 40 games with the st. Louis Braves of the cHL. Hull returned to the Blackhawks in 1966-67 which led to a secure job at the NHL level. He settled onto a line with Pit Martin and Jim Pappin. together, the trio could score goals and play great defense. in 1972, Hull joined team canada for the summit series against the soviet Union. since the stanley cup eluded his team for so many seasons, the experience counts among one of the highest points of his career. dennis Hull remained

with the Blackhawks until 1977 before playing his final campaign in Detroit. Hull retired from hockey in 1978.

Bobby Hull’s speed, feared slap shot and powerful physique made him one of the NHL’s greatest players. His slap shot was timed at approximately 120 miles per hour making him a legend. He played 16 seasons

in the NHL racking up records and awards along the way including the art ross trophy (three times), the Lady Byng trophy, the Hart trophy and the Lester Patrick trophy. one of Hull’s best seasons was in 1961 when he won the stanley cup with the chicago Blackhawks. in 1965-66, he became the first player to score more than 50 goals in a season—which he did four more times in his career. in 1976, Hull competed for canada in the inaugural canada cup tournament. in 1983, he joined another elite club as a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

other celebrities scheduled to attend

the event include Geraldine Heaney, the only women’s hockey player to have played and won medals in all seven world championships and was recently inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and Master of ceremonies rod Black, one of canada’s most recognized and distinguished sportscasters. With the presence of these

personalities, a great dinner and a live auction, the event promises to be another wonderful success.

Proceeds from the sports celebrity dinner & auction go towards the scholarship Program, which funds students in their post-secondary education. each year the sports celebrity dinner & auction is supported

by generous sponsors, displaying their commitment to the youth who will become tomorrow’s leaders. With your continued support and kindness the chamber has established a scholarship fund that can be added to every year ensuring it is an ongoing endowment for advancing post-secondary education.

tickets are $175 plus Hst, to purchase tickets for the sports celebrity dinner & auction or to become a sponsor, please contact the Milton chamber at 905-878-0581 or [email protected].

thanks to our sports cElEbrity sponsors

platinum golD silvEr

friEnDRobert (Pie) Lee Insurance Agency

Dennis Hull Bobby Hull

GavComMediaProductions

av partnEr


9 day tripp for only

Taxes inncluded

Plan to join the Milton Chamber for this adventure. Contact Marlin Travel at

905-693-1455. Visit the Milton Chamber of Commerce website at www.miltonchamber.ca for

more information.

nEW mEmbErs

Welcome new membersWelcome to the following new Chamber Members. We invite you to participate in Chamber events and encourage you to take part in one or more of the Chamber committees.

arka floors4-180 Nipissing rd.Milton, oN L9t 1r5contact: Victor ardila, ownertel: 905-592-4234Fax: 905-203-1007www.arkafloors.comArka floors is becoming one of Ontario’s best retailers of flooring materials, small renovation and custom staircase renovation in the industry. our independent family owned/operated business encompasses high quality products, the best craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.

bEnsEn inDustriEs ltD.Milton, oNcontact: Justine Bensen, Presidenttel: 905-609-1047through accounting, tax and advisory services for small to medium sized businesses, our mission is to provide you with the time, as well as the tools necessary to: save your business money, Minimize your business and personal taxes, create and implement new initiatives within your organization, and maximize your business’ growth.

bizxl solutions inc.Milton, oN contact: subhas Mukhopadkyay, Managing Partnertel: 416-619-7953www.bizxlsolutions.comManagement Consulting firm specializing in transforming businesses into customer and market responsive, high performance organizations through end to end transformation. specialities: operational Performance improvement, executing M&a integration, Process improvement, Project Management/ Business analysis, resource augmentation, Market analytics, enterprise risk Management, shared services, transformation of Legal, Finance and other functions.

cEntury 21 millEr - kormEnDy trott tEamMilton, oNcontact: adrian trott, sales representativetel: 416-707-8401www.kormendytrott.comthe Kormendy trott team specializes in helping clients buy and sell real estate in Milton. We are raising the bar in real estate through modern marketing, over 10 years of sales experience and a genuine desire to please. We put our commitment to you in writing with a satisfaction Guarantee.

comfort catEringMilton, oNcontact: edwina doddington, Foundertel: 905-875-5898a unique service provider! catering to many needs. From private catering to personal home care, party planning, High teas and fundraising.

EDWarD jonEs – blakE linklatEr103 - 310 Main st. e.Milton, oN L9t 1P4contact: Blake Linklater, Financial advisortel: 905-864-6959www.edwardjones.comWe are a full-service investment firm, helping people become financially independent, whether you’re ready to get started or just need to get back on track. Guiding your investments for your retirement savings, your children’s education, or to protect your assets and eliminate your debt even if you have no idea where to start.

halton catholic District school boarD802 drury LaneBurlington, oN L7r 2Y2contact: Paula dawson, dir. of ed.tel: 905-632-6300Fax: 905-632-4568


2300 Steeles Ave West, 4th Floor, Vaughan, ON L4K 5X6

Phone (905) 761-7500 • Fax (905) 761-7505

2300 Steeles Ave. West, 4th Floor, Concord, ON L4K 5X6

AggregatesDufferinA division of Holcim (Canada) Inc.

nEW mEmbErs

www.hcdsb.org.With a focus on achieving, Believing, and Belonging, the Halton catholic district school Board provides exceptional educational services to over 30,000 students of all ages in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and oakville. a provincial leader in student achievement, the Board is a dynamic place to learn, work, and grow. iconnEctc 20 - 55 ontario st. s. Milton, oN L9t 2M3contact: dave Walton, Presidenttel: 289-627-7453www.iconnectmilton.caiconnect is an apple specialist and authorized service Provider serving Milton and surrounding communities. We sell and service all apple computers, including the iMac, Mac Pro, Mac Mini, MacBook Pro and MacBook air. in addition to apple computers, we also sell all models of apple’s iPad tablet and select iPod models.

infranitE tEchnology inc. Milton, oN contact: sal saeed, Presidenttel: 647-606-4705www.infranite.cominfranite is your partner in safeguarding your it investment. We offer new, discontinued, refurbished server, storage and Networking products, often available at a fraction of the original cost. these products help organizations reduce total cost of ownership by maintaining existing

standards for a longer period. We specialize in iBM, HP, dell, cisco, sun/oracle, Netapp, Juniper”

j & D tirE salEs & sErvicE1 - 555 Main st. e.Milton, oN L9t 3J2contact: Joe Manchisi, owner/operatortel: 905-876-4788Fax: 905-876-4789www.jdtire.comWe are a family owned and operated business since 1983. We live here and support our community and want you to have the best tire buying experience possible.

jsc taEkWonDo 719 Main st. e.Milton, oN L9t 3Z3contact: Jiwon Park, Mgr.tel: 905-878-5725www.jsctkd.comMilton Martial arts school Jsc taekwondo has grown to be one of the most popular learning academy’s in Milton’s community. established in 2003 by 5th degree Black Belt Master Park who was born and raised in Korea, Jsc taekwondo offers kids and adult martial arts classes.

lfsc103 - 450 Bronte st. s.Milton, oN L9t 8t2contact: Mark Walker, Presidenttel: 416-723-8140Lending Consultants providing financial advice for residential and small business clients.

mississauga appraisal sErvicEs inc.254 - 2155 Leanne Blvd.Mississagua, oN L5K 2K8contact: Morgan cox, Vice Pres.tel: 905-828-2520Fax: 905-855-2910www. mississaugaappraisal.comservicing the Gta west end since 1987.

msi spErgEl inc.103 - 450 Bronte st. s.Milton, oN L9t 2J4contact: Mike McLean, estate administratortel: 289-971-5707Fax: 905-602-8879www.spergel.caWe are a trustee in Bankruptcy/Proposal administrator that has been in the business for over 20 years. We specialize in personal insolvency matters. call today for a free consultation.

New members continued on page 11


sports celebrity dinner & auction PLaTiNuM auCTiON SPONSOR Gorman auto Group of companies PLaTiNuM ViP RECEPTiON SPONSOR arthur electric inc. PLaTiNuM auTOgRaPH SPONSOR rBc royal Bank PLaTiNuM MEDia SPONSOR the canadian champion PLaTiNuM CELEBRiTy SPONSOR Jackson events inc. gOLD SPONSORS clubLink corporation roxul inc. td canada trust U-Need storage SiLVER SPONSORS crush strategy inc. impact Logistics Manulife investments Modern crane Newco industrial Ltd. PRiNT SPONSOR empress communications a.V. PaRTNER Gavcom Media Productions FRiEND SPONSOR robert (Pie) Lee insurance agency HOTEL SPONSOR Best Western Plus Milton inn

Golf tournament PRESENTiNg SPONSOR cogeco cable canada inc. HOLE-iN-ONE SPONSOR Wallace chevrolet Buick cadillac Ltd. DiNNER SPONSOR chudleigh’s LuNCH SPONSOR Mattamy Homes PuTTiNg gREEN SPONSOR Youngs insurance Brokers - rob clarkson & caledonian carpentry SigNagE SPONSOR empress Print & Packaging gOLF BaLL SPONSOR rogers cable inc. SPECiaLTy BaLL SPONSOR roxul inc. CaRT SPONSOR Mortgage architects REFRESHMENT SPONSOR Milton toyota SCORECaRD SPONSOR Miltowne insurance services inc.

community awards Gala PLaTiNuM SPONSOR cN cogeco cable the canadian champion gOLD SPONSORS dufferin aggregates Gavcom Media Productions inc. roxul inc. scotiabank SiLVER SPONSORS Bell canada Prosperity oNe credit Union BRONZE SPONSORS aPd Printing inc. albatross restaurant at Granite ridge Golf club - Jimmy d. HollisWealth - Melissa deBrouwer Halton region – small Business development tim Hortons of Milton FRiEND SPONSORS Business is Blooming Granite ridge Golf club Karen’s Flower shop Les Fleurs Kathleen Milton Greenhouses Flower & Gift shop Mccuaig insurance Limited Miltowne insurance services inc. oceana Whispers Floral Boutique rattlesnake Point Golf club raymond James Ltd. - tim Niblett robert (Pie) Lee insurance agency the Flower Mill

Mayor’s Breakfast PRESENTiNg SPONSOR oLG

125th anniversary celebration PRESENTiNg SPONSOR td canada trust CELEBRaTiON SPONSORS cogeco dufferin aggregates - a division of Holcim (canada) inc. Granite ridge Golf club Jackson events Milton Hydro Miltowne insurance services inc. MinMaxx realty inc. oLG Prosperity oNe credit Union U-Need storage - a durante Group company CaTERiNg SPONSORS allison’s at the Best restaurant & catering teatro conference & event centre

the following companies have generously supported the events of the Milton chamber of commerce.

sponsorship cornEr


Interior Design & Space Planning:

Space Requirement Studies

Concept and Planning Drawings

Design and Construction Drawings

Outdated?

Just Starting?

Expanding?

Moving?

...smart design is smart business

MAKE THE MOST OUT OF EVERY SQUARE FOOT p: 289-627-1870 e:[email protected]

DEZIGN 1

nEW mEmbErs

Welcome new membersWelcome to the following new Chamber Members. We invite you to participate in Chamber events and encourage you to take part in one or more of the Chamber committees.

nElumbo yoga thErapy212-450 Bronte st. s.Milton, oN L9t 8t2contact: Kelly Mcardle, registered Yoga therapisttel: 416-629-6866www.nelumboyoga.comNelumboyoga therapy assists individuals living with: chronic pain, chronic fatigue, stress, anxiety, and chronic health conditions using therapeutic yogic techniques to empower their natural healing abilities. Yogic techniques include: learning how to move the body safely, mindfulness meditation to learn how to work with negative thoughts, breathing methods for balancing the nervous system, and using food as medicine.

rai’s taEkWon-Do 5 - 274 alliance rd.Milton, oN L9t 2V2contact: Parm rai, Master/ownertel: 905-693-0606www.raistaekwondo.comrai’s taekwon-do is the newest and the only international taekwon-do Federation school in Milton. our vision is to guide both children and adults of all ages in the development of both inner and outer strength. as a 7th degree Master instructor with over 35 years of experience, rai is passionate about teaching his art.

royal lEpagE mEaDoWtoWnE rEalty - bita kia475 Main st. e.Milton, oN L9t 1r1contact: alex ocsai, owner/Brokertel: 905-878-8101www.meadowtowne.com

our team of agents, assistants and staff help our clients achieve their dreams and real estate goals. We provide service in over 20 languages and many specialties including Certified Luxury Home Specialist, Seniors real estate specialist, and accredited Green Agent certifications to achieve the best possible results for our clients.

royal lEpagE rEalty plus Milton, oN contact: Bita Kia, ownertel: 416-983-8417www.bitakia.com

sports spEcific training milton 4 - 785 Main st. e.Milton, oN L9t 3Z3contact: Jeff Jensen, ownertel: 905-636-8500www.sstcanada.com

sb partnErs llp301 - 3600 Billings crt.Burlington, oN L7N 3N6contact: Mustafa dossajee, senior Mgrtel: 905-633-6354Fax: 905-632-9068www.sbpartners.casB Partners LLP is a full service accounting firm serving clients at all stages of growth. We work with family owned businesses, privately-held companies, not-for-profit, charitable organizations and high net-worth individuals. We also serve canadian subsidiaries seeking local advice, in particular as it relates to sr&ed tax credits, transfer pricing, and canadian tax.

srg (stEvEns rEsourcE group)11 – 225 Main st. e.Milton, on L9t 1N9contact: Nathan Porter, Branch Managertel: 905-878-7789Fax: 905-878-8312www.srghr.comsrG is an award winning human resource and recruitment firm recognized for professionalism, innovation, unique approach and business savvy. since 1990 srG has provided expertise in human resource solutions including staffing, professional search and recruitment, employee assessments and Hr partners in the area of industrial, administration, skilled and professional.

sunsEt grill – DErry roaD7 - 6941 derry rd.Milton, oN L9t 7H5contact: tomasz spychalski, ownertel: 905-636-0040www.sunsetgrill.caour food and preparation methods are 5-star inspired and quality is never sacrificed. All our menu items are cooked fresh to order. We serve a favourite all-day breakfast and lunch, Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm and saturday and sunday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

thErEsa brErEton photography220-336 Bronte st. s.Milton, oN L9t 7W6contact: theresa Brereton, ownertel: 647-505-4184www.theresabrereton.comLiving in Milton, theresa specializes in portrait photography for glamour, maternity, newborns, infants, children, families and business headshots, theresa loves to capture life and love in families and children.


Russian Express

Marlin Travel - Banerji Gloridason1280 Steeles Avenue EastMilton ON L9T 6R1P : 905-693-1455 | F : 905-693-1855 E : [email protected]

Milton Chamber of Commerce251 Main Street East, Suite 104 Milton ON L9T 1P1P : 905-878-0581 | F : 905-878-4972 E : [email protected]

Your 10 day trip to Russia includes:▪ Round-trip International airfare from Pearson Airport▪ Accommodations in twin rooms▪ 8 breakfasts and 3 dinners▪ Sightseeing as indicated in itinerary▪ Group arrival and departure transfers▪ Luggage porterage and private transfers

September 10 - 19, 2014For Only

$3,290Taxes included

Plan to join the Milton Chamber of Commerce for this once-in-a-lifetime Russian adventure. Contact Marlin Travel at 905-693-1455. Visit the Milton Chamber of Commerce website at www.miltonchamber.ca for more information.

* Trip cost is $3,290, taxes included. $200 extra for non members.Trip Cancellation is recommended and can be purchased by all travelers through Marlin Travel.


Day 1: September 10 - TorontoToday make your own way to Pearson International Airport to check in for your international flight. Enjoy onboard services.

Day 2: September 11 - Moscow (arrival) Upon arrival at Moscow International airport, you will be met by an Indus Travels representative and transferred to your hotel for check in. A superior four-course dinner at a local restaurant is included this evening. (B/D)

Day 3: September 12 - Moscow Today's tour takes you to the Kremlin, the historic fortress in the centre of Moscow which houses many cathedrals and palaces and still houses the official residence of the Russian President. This former residence of Russian czars is an architectural ensemble of unique beauty, which took shape between the 15th and 20th centuries. Cathedral Square lies within the Kremlin with the 15th century Assump-tion Cathedral, the main church of Russia and the 15th century Annunciation Cathedral, the private church of Russian czars and the 16th century Cathedral of the Archangel, the burial place of some of the czars. On the grounds of the Kremlin are also a famous Czar Cannon from the 16th century and a Czar Bell from the 18th century. This afternoon visit the Armory Chamber during your visit to the Kremlin. The armory is home to a treasury of a unique collection of gold and silver items from the 12 to the 19th centuries, Russian arms and armor from the 12 to the 16th centuries, state regalia, thrones, carriages and coronation dresses from the 16 to the 19th centuries, as well as ambassadorial gifts from the 16th to the 19th centuries belonging to the Russian Czars. Today we will also visit Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and have a visit to Arbat Street, Moscow’s famous pedestrian street. (B)

Day 4: September 13 - MoscowBreakfast at hotel and rest of the day at leisure in Moscow. Overnight at hotel. (B)

Day 5: September 14 - Moscow to NovgorodToday after our breakfast we depart on our day’s drive to Novgorod by way of Tver. Upon arrival in Novgorod, we will check in to the hotel, and have our 3 course dinner at the hotel. (B/D)

Day 6: September 15 - Novgorod to St. Petersburg This morning after our breakfast we will tour Novgorod, one of the oldest of cities in Russia where we will see the court of Yaroslav, and St. Sophia Cathedral, before we drive onward to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, we will have a bit of sightseeing to go into the Peter and Paul Fortress and Cathedral. It is quite fitting to begin our visit to St Petersburg with a visit to this building, as it was the first building built in St Petersburg! Dinner will be at our hotel this evening. 1(B/D)

Day 7: September 16 - St. PetersburgCreated by Peter the Great to rival Venice, St. Petersburg’s 101 islands, 66 canals, and hundreds of bridges have secured its reputation as the most beautiful city in the country. Today you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of St Petersburg by coach featuring a stop at St. Isaak's Cathedral and St. Isaak's Square, before we move on to one of the largest museums in the world, founded 1764 the Hermitage’s collection includes over 2.7 million items, including masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, Rodin, Rembrandt, Rubens, many French impressionists, and so much more! Your afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Day 8: September 17 - St. Petersburg Today you have a full day at leisure to explore St Petersburg on your own or take optional tour to Peterhof. Overnight at hotel. (B)

Day 9: September 18 - St. PetersburgToday you have a full day at leisure to explore St Petersburg. Evening enjoy an optional Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater performance. Overnight at hotel (B)

Day 10: September 19 - St. Petersburg (depature) Today, transfer to St. Petersburg International airport for your return flight to Canada. (B)

Optional ToursMetro & Red Square by Night: $45/personNo visit of Moscow is complete without a tour of its elegant Subway Stations! We will show you some of the most beautiful stations decorated with marble, brightly colored stained glass, mosaics and chandeliers. Later stroll in Red Square, passing the tomb of Lenin and St. Basil’s Cathedral. Pick-up details to be advised locally.

Evening Canal Cruise: $60/personAn evening cruise through the canals and River Neva transforms the city into a magical place that has inspired generations of artists. You will be offered champagne, caviar and vodka on board. Enjoy the sights of this classical city from a different perspective.

Peterhof Tour: $70/personThe former summer Residence of Czar Peter the Great was his Russian recreation of Versailles. It is famed for its palaces, extensive gardens, terraces of gilded statues and fountain cascades on the Gulf of Finland. Relax and enjoy the elegant atmosphere of these baroque gardens and palaces on your visit.

TOUR LODGING INFO:

CITIES NIGHTS HOTELSMoscow 3 Nights Holiday Inn Lesnaya

Novgorod 1 Night Park Inn Velikiy

St. Petersburg 4 Nights Novotel

TOUR ITINERARY

*Itinerary & hotels subject to change.

Hotel accomodation provided with daily breakfast


Follow the Milton Chamber of Commerce@MiltonChamber

facebook.com/MiltonChamber

LinkedIn - Milton Chamber of Commerce

youtube.com/MiltonChamber

Certificates of originFor many years, chambers of

commerce and boards of trade have been asked by canadian companies to certify a wide variety of documents. Many of these documents pertain to export shipments by companies in their communities or regions.

such certifications are generally based on the documentation regulations or requirements of various countries (often ref lecting the terms of sale or the underlying letter of credit). they do not ref lect any requirement of the canadian government. Nevertheless, failure by an exporter or a company to obtain these certifications can result in costly delays and could hold up payments.

cErtificatEs of origin - DEfinition

a certificate of origin is a document stating the origin of goods being exported. in customs terms, determining the “origin” of a good can be a complicated and contentious procedure. However, determining the origin of an exported good is one of the key bases for applying tariff and other import criteria.

Whether the exporter needs a certificate of origin depends on a variety

of factors, e.g., where the goods are being shipped, what the goods are, if it is requested by the bank or financial institution involved in the export sale, etc.

the burden of determining whether a certificate of origin is necessary does not fall on a chamber - this is the exporter’s responsibility. it is also the exporter’s responsibility to obtain the certification of origin form.

notarizationto reinforce the fact that the Milton

chamber of commerce is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided on certificates of origin, we

require that these documents be notarized before we sign them (note: supporting documents, e.g. invoices and other shipping documents, do not have to be notarized as long as the primary document has been).

What is notarization? Notarization is a process by which a lawyer or a notary public certifies, from a person’s sworn statement, that the facts described in her/ his signed documents are true. Exporters that frequently use our service often find the notarization process costly and time consuming; an alternative to notarization is the letter of waiver. Along with notarization or a letter of waiver, we also require proof of a company’s registration in Canada with the federal or

provincial/territorial government and its annual business license renewal, or the like, before we will certify any documents.

For more information about certificates of origin and the costs associated with them please contact the Milton chamber at 905-878-0581.

milton chambEr of commErcE


2013

RENOVATIONCOMPANY

2013

HANDYMANJIM BURNS

Gordon M McTavish & Associates Inc

Human Resource Consulting and Executive Search

Gordon M McTavish & Associates Inc is a full service Human Resource Consulting Company providing

human resource solutions for our clients.

615 Sunnyvale Cres, Milton L9T 4K9905-873-5772 • [email protected]

www.gmmctavishassinc.synthasite.com

• 1 hour repairs• Lab on-site• Complete dentures

• Partial dentures• Immediate dentures• Relines

• Rebases• Soft liners• House/hospital calls

905-876-2000

THE IMPLANT DENTURE SPECIALISTSG.T. Trenton, DD J. Stevenson, DD

160 Mill St., Milton www.miltondentureclinic.ca

2013 Business NewsNewsletter Proof

AD PROOFThis is a proof copy of your advertisement for the 2013 Newsletter.

Please: 1. Check your ad carefully, verifying all copy, spelling of names, phone numbers, addresses etc. 2. Mark any changes/corrections right on the proof. 3. Sign approval space below and email back to [email protected]

Approved:____________________________

Approved with noted changes: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________

A-1 ROSE TAXI905-875-1900

1-800-595-0296Call for Reservations

10% SENIORS DISCOUNT

Airport Transportation from $45

• Airport Transportation• Corporate Accounts Welcome• Parcel Service• Flat Rate Available To Airport• 24 Hr Service• Local & Out Of-Town ServiceServing Milton, Campbellville, Hornby, Moffat and Brookville905-875-1900 or 1-800-595-0296

We make it our business to understand

your business.

TD COMMERCIAL BANKING –CUSTOMIZED BANKING SOLUTIONS TO MEET

YOUR UNIQUE BUSINESS NEEDS.• Dedicated Relationship Manager• Comprehensive range of products

and services• Local fi nancing and cash management expertise

Contact Derek Jonesat 905-336-6112

or [email protected]

Commercial Banking810 Main StreetMilton, OntarioL9T 0J4

community aWarDs gala

call for nominations the annual community awards Gala is the chamber’s most prestigious and elegant affair. the Gala celebrates the special citizens of the Milton community by honouring them at a “Black tie” dinner with an official awards ceremony. With support from local businesses, the chamber has acknowledged Milton’s finest since 1981 with this festive evening of celebration and recognition. the 2013 community awards Gala, “a Night of Honour and celebration” will take place on Friday, april 11, 2014 at Granite ridge Golf club. a seafood appetizer bar opens, and cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by a gourmet dinner. tickets are $85.00 (Hst included) per person. call for Nominations for the 2013 community awards Gala in the categories of:

• citizen of the Year• Business Person of the Year• Business of the Year (99 employees or less)• Business of the Year (over 100 employees)• entrepreneur of the Year

• civic improvement• Life-time achievement • Joyce Hagevik Volunteer award

Look for the nomination form in this newsletter or visit www.miltonchamber.ca for award criteria and nomination forms.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONSFebruary 14, 2014 Nominations must include the name, address and phone number of the nominee and most importantly the reasons why they deserve the nomination. companies may nominate themselves. Please keep in mind that the chamber does not research or verify information provided, nor do we look to other sources for additional information; we rely on the nominator to be thorough, accurate, and truthful. award recipients will be announced at the annual Gala awards Night on Friday, april 11, 2014 at Granite ridge Golf club.

The 2012 Community award Recipients


905-854-22779230 Guelph Line (at Hwy 401)

Just south of Mohawk Racetrack, [email protected] www.mohawkinn.com

Guest Rooms30 spacious, updated guest rooms

Weddings, Meetings, Corporate Functions, On-site catering

Flexible, Aff ordable, WiFi, Business Support Services, Reception, Fully Furnished

ddi iMeetings & Banquet Facilities

l bl ff dOffi ce Space

follow us

Town of Milton Economic Development905.878.7252 Ext. 2107

[email protected]

Milton Makes It Happen

When it comes to opportunities for businesses tobuild a solid base, Milton speaks for itself. As one of Canada’s fastest growing urban centres, it’s easyto see how business continues to succeed. To learnmore about the opportunities in town and how Milton delivers, visit www.miltonthiswayup.ca.

Or contact:

Lisa Vizzini, Certifi ed Management AccountantFormer Canada Revenue Agency Auditor and Appeals Offi cer

• Tax Preparation Corporate Self-Employed HST

• Bookkeeping • Financial Statements • Audit & Appeals Representation• Tax Planning

www.HaltonTax.comTel: 289-429-1278 Fax: 289-429-1281

[email protected]

Welcome the 2014 chamber directors the Milton chamber of commerce annual General Meeting was held on december 5, 2013. the Milton chamber membership voted in a new Board of directors for the upcoming year. the Board of directors is elected from the membership to represent the interests of the business community across all sectors. chamber volunteers and staff are guided in their day-to-day activities by the chamber’s statement of Mission and Goals. our Board of directors and executive committee are charged with overall responsibility for the chamber’s strategic direction and policy. the following is the elected slate of directors and their positions for 2014:

ExEcutivE • President – Lesley Mansfield,

Prosperity oNe credit Union• Past President – richard Bolton,

centricity360• treasurer - douglas Francis, Padgett

Business services

• Vice President – teresa Fujarczuk, Granite ridge Golf club

• executive director - sandy Martin, Milton chamber of commerce

DirEctors• Keith Hesse, aimco solrec Limited• Walter Heyden, dufferin aggregates• Leslie McLaren, roxul inc.• rick Malboeulf, town council rep• Blake Mercer, Mercer & Mercer

Certified General Accountants• Howard Mott, Hutchinson thompson

Henderson & Mott• david o’connell, BaNG! creative

communications • rob rubino, rBc dominion securities

thank you to directors Melissa coulson, Melissa L. coulson, chartered accountant, Heather rickard, rBc royal Bank and ryan carson, Haber & associates for their service to the Board and membership.

annual gEnEral mEEting

2013 Board of Directors at the 125th anniversary Celebration


245 Commercial St., Milton L9T 2J3Of ce: 905-878-5786 • Fax: 905-878-3692

www.robertlee nancial.com

Call for a no-obligation, con dential consultation

Bob Lee

ROBERT (PIE) LEE INSURANCE AGENCY

Specializing in Retirement "Financial" Planning

• Life Insurance• Disability Insurance• Mortgage Insurance• Critical Illness Insurance• RRIFs• L.I.F.s

• RRSPs• TSFAs• RESPs• Segregated Funds• Annuities• Manulife One

Celebrating 39 Years

of Home Town Business

ROBERT (PIE) LEE INSURANCE AGENCY

Specializing in Retirement "Financial" Planning

[email protected] [email protected] Mitchell

• Landscape consultation/design/build for business & residential

• Turf & garden maintenance

• Outdoor decor, sculpture & furnishings

• Complete retail gardening centre

7429 Fifth Line, MiltonRight at the east end of Main St.

905.876.4100

www.taylornursery.ca

Your Town & Country Gardening Centre

Providing quality service for over...

For a full list of our services please visit our website:

www.aimlockandsafe.ca

27 Years27 Years

Want to grow your business and get new customers in the door? Think about hosting a Business After Hours.

the Milton chamber of commerce holds a Business after Hours function on the fourth tuesday of each month (excluding June and december). this is one of many programs offered by the Milton chamber of commerce to help promote local businesses in the Milton community. Milton has a large variety of businesses from small entrepreneurial start-ups to large industrial companies and everything in between. Why not introduce the Milton community to your business?

any chamber member may apply to host a Business after Hours event (you must be a Milton chamber member for a minimum of one year and have room for

at least 70 people). all Business after Hours functions take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

the mandate for Business after Hours is an established business who has an interesting facility which they would like to highlight. But you don’t have to be a big company to host one of these popular events. You can partner with other companies and jointly host the event. take advantage of the opportunity to meet your chamber colleagues and network with other members of Milton’s business community.

if you are interested in hosting a Business after Hours event please contact cheryl ciccarelli at [email protected] or 905-878-0581. all requests to host a Business after Hours event must be approved by the Business after Hours committee.

businEss aftEr hours

Host a Business after Hours


PREPARE FOR THE ROAD AHEAD

www.yd.com

905.878.2420 Over one million YD students across Canada

Milton: (905) 876-2580 • Toll Free: 1-866-848-8816 • Email: [email protected]: (905) 876-2580 • Toll Free: 1-866-848-8816 • Email: [email protected]

SALES - Mon to Thurs. 9-9, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5

SERVICE: Mon-Fri 8-5, Tues. 8-8, Sat. 8-12SERVICE/PARTS: www.huntchrysler.com

Drive that extra mile! We will make you Smile!

500 BRONTE ST. S., MILTON500 BRONTE ST. S., MILTON

fEaturED chambEr mEmbErs

sheridan community employment servicesfEaturED rEnEWing mEmbEr

For over twelve years, elaine Garley & donna Hinton – employment consultants/Job developers - have been representing sheridan college community employment services (ces) at the Milton chamber of commerce Business after Hours. this rela-tionship has proven invaluable in fostering community and business ties.

sheridan, under various program names, has been successfully uniting employers and employees for over 30 years. Funded through employment ontario, and administered through sheridan college, CES at Sheridan helps qualified Ontario businesses attract and recruit employees with the right skills.

When you are searching for assistance with recruitment and training, community employment services at sheridan college can help. this free comprehensive service is easy to use and staffed by skilled profes-

sionals who are ready to lend assistance and happy to give you access to a pool of highly promising potential employees.

if you are looking for summer help, sheridan summer Jobs service (sJs) has a 20 year track record of connecting students with employers in the Halton & Brampton regions.

since 2004, sheridan has been actively involved in the Mentoring Partnership under the guidance of the toronto regional immigrant employment council (triec). this partnership brings together recent skilled immi-grants and established profession-als in occupation-specific mentor-ship relationships.

ces also partners with the on-tario Youth apprenticeship Program (oYaP), and the ontario college of trades, to provide continued em-

ployment for apprenticeship positions in the skilled trades.

sheridan college community employ-ment services has prevailed over the course of time and through seasons of change, due to our long-term relationships with our com-munity partners, including the Milton cham-ber of commerce. We continue to proudly serve the public and businesses in Halton and Peel with their employment needs.

theresa Brereton PhotographyfEaturED nEW mEmbEr

theresa Brereton is a portrait pho-tographer who loves capturing life, love and beauty! she started theresa Brereton Photography in 2010 and has a studio on Bronte street. she specializes in newborn, children and families. she also offers busi-ness headshots and have photographed over a hundred entrepreneurs.

theresa is blessed to have found her true passion in photography and loves be-ing able to create priceless memories for her clients. theresa is often described as having “a patience of a saint” when work-ing on newborn sessions. and her business headshot clients are always pleased at how their inner beauties and personalities are captured by her.

she treats every client like family and enjoys watching families and children grow. she is blessed to have the opportunity to document their children’s lives even from the womb to toddler years and beyond.

theresa is an active volunteer in the community. she currently sits in the board of United Way of Milton and also photographs their campaign materials and events. she has been volunteering with the Milton district Hospital’s Breakfast for santa since 2011 and has also photographed galas for darling Home for Kids and Halton Women’s Place. she is active at her church, churchill Mead-ows christian church and has a passion for international outreach where she travelled to ecuador, costa rica and Philippines.

She is also affiliated with Now I Lay Me down to sleep, an organization providing the gift of remembrance photography for parents suffering the loss of a baby; the tiny Light Foundation - providing free ser-vice to children and families that have been faced with life-altering diagnosis.

theresa is excited to be part of the Milton chamber of commerce. she hopes to help you establish online presence with a business headshot and create memories for you and your family.

Sheridan Community Employment Services team


NOT ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS ARE WHAT THEY'RE CRACKED UP TO BE.

SEE WHY WE'RE CANADA'S #1 GROUP BENEFIT PLAN FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Roger Lauzon905.878.1633 • [email protected]

Doug and Barb Vaux, allison`s at the Best Restaurant and Catering and Nashrin and Jordan Struk from the Best Western Milton Plus

chambEr group insurancE

With Chambers Plan, you own your insurance benefits

With most insurance companies, you’re renting. You pay a certain amount in premiums per month, and at the end of the year if you paid more in premiums than you spent in benefits, surpluses remain with the insurance company. With the chambers of commerce Group

insurance Plan®, you own your benefits. any surpluses in the Plan at the end of the year go back into the Plan, helping keep your rates down, and your money working for you.

chambers Plan is run on a not-for-profit basis and premiums are set to cover the cost of the Plan’s benefits and the administration. in addition to putting any surpluses back into the Plan, chambers

Plan is entirely customized so you only pay for benefits you need. You can choose from a wide variety of benefit options. if the benefits you chose are no longer the best option for your company, you can adjust them to ref lect your current needs.

chambers Plan is a pooled plan and premiums are based on the average of claims across all participants. When your claims are bundled together with thousands of similar firms, costs stay stable and predictable. With the ability to customize your benefit program, together with the fact surpluses are put back into chambers Plan, you truly do “own” your coverage.

Let’s put the chambers Plan to work for you!1-800-665-3365

AT WORK FOR SMALL BUSINESS

contact rogEr lauzon at miltoWnE insurancE sErvicEs inc.

905-878-1633

November Business after Hoursthe November Business after Hours was held at the

Best Western Plus Milton inn, co-hosted with allison’s at the Best restaurant and catering. over 80 chamber members attended the holiday networking event where they were asked to take part in a christmas networking game. delicious food was served by the allison s at the Best.

thank you to our co-hosts for a great evening.

Interested in hosting a Business After Hours? See page 17 for more information.

businEss aftEr hours


Update of economic and fiscal projectionsFederal Finance Minister Jim

Flaherty unequivocally stated that the government would balance its books by fiscal 2015-16 and that the size of the surplus that year would not be “tiny.”

Minister Flaherty unveiled the government’s fall Update of economic and Fiscal Projections at a luncheon speech to the edmonton chamber of commerce on Nov. 12. He noted that the government remains on track to balance the budget in 2015 and highlighted smaller deficits in the short term.

specifically, the government projects a deficit of $17.9 billion for the current fiscal year, $5.5 billion for fiscal 2014-15 and a surplus of $3.7 a year later. in the March 2013 federal budget, the government projected a deficit of $18.7 billion for fiscal 2013-14, $6.6 billion for 2014-15 and a modest surplus of $800 million in 2015-16.

the government’s fiscal projections are based on an average of private sector economic forecasts. Private sector economists anticipate canada’s economy

will grow by 1.6% in 2013 and 2.4% in 2014. real GdP growth is expected to average 2.4% from 2015 to 2018. the key risks to the outlook remain external to the canadian economy, stemming from ongoing uncertainty over U.s. fiscal policy and the potential for a f lare-up in the euro area sovereign debt and banking crisis.

the government continues to incorporate prudence into the budget plan in light of global economic uncertainty, a position the canadian chamber fully supports. it has included a $20 billion downward adjustment to the private sector forecast for nominal GdP—the broadest single measure of the tax base—in each year from 2014 to 2018.

the government’s success in beating its deficit targets rests largely on spending restraint. as announced in the

speech from the throne, the government is reintroducing a freeze on operating spending. the freeze will be in effect for the 2014–15 and 2015–16 fiscal years. additionally, the government is undertaking a systematic review of crown assets and indicated assets will be sold when it is in the best interest of canadians.

the Update did not include any new policy announcements.

the Update stated: “the commitment to return to balanced budgets results from the government’s fundamental belief that the private sector is the engine of growth and

wealth creation. the role of government is to provide the framework policies, programs and services for a prosperous economy and society at levels of taxation that are competitive and sustainable for the long term.”

canaDian chambEr of commErcE


ontario chambEr of commErcE

5 things you need to know about the canada-eU trade deal

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), in partnership with PwC and the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, hosted an expert-led discussion on the implications of the forth-coming Comprehensive Economic & Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union (EU).

1. ceta is not a done deal…yetthe timing for the ceta’s implementa-

tion is still unknown, though most experts agree that the deal is at least half a year away from implementation. While there is an agreement in principle between canada and the eU, there is much left to do before the deal can come into effect. First, the governments of canada and the eU need to hammer out the details of the deal and make them public. second, the federal government must seek the approval of the House of commons. the federal govern-ment will be tabling the tentative free trade agreement in the House of commons tomorrow, october 29th. Finally, provinces need to sign onto the deal, though it is unclear whether provincial legislation will be necessary.

2. in terms of scope and depth, the ceta is bigger than the North american Free trade agreement (NaFta)

in many ways, cetas are much more

comprehensive than free trade agreements (Ftas). Unlike some Ftas canada has signed onto, including NaFta, the canada-eU ceta includes provisions on agriculture and provincial procurement. importantly, unlike NaFta, the canada-eU ceta includes the free trade of services. Finally, unlike NaFta, the canada-eU ceta puts regulatory coordination on the table. this is welcome news for canadian businesses, who often face non-tariff regulatory barri-ers that stifle trade.

3. canadian businesses have a 2-3 year window to establish a first-mover advan-tage in the european market

experts predict that the american government will likely strike a trade deal with the eU in the coming 2-3 years. Until that time, canadian companies’ goods and services will receive preferential treatment in europe, relative to american compa-nies’ goods and services. trade experts are urging Ontario firms to evaluate their european strategies so that they might capitalize on the narrow timeframe before American goods and services flood the european market.

4. if you provide goods or services to the government of ontario, you will soon face stiffer competition

Once the Canada-EU CETA is ratified,

european businesses will be able to com-pete, on a level playing field with Ontario businesses. Given that the canada-eU ceta includes provisions around sub-national procurement, ontario businesses will face stiffer competition for government procurement contracts, for both goods and services. the full implications for ontario businesses that participate in government procurement are unknown, but the occ will take a hard look at the fine print of the deal, once it is available to us, in order to assess its potential impact.

5. if you are in the manufacturing sec-tor, the ceta is going to make your goods much more attractive in europe

the canada-eU ceta will eliminate many tariffs altogether. this includes the existing 10% tariff on canadian-made pas-senger vehicles imported into europe, the 8% tariff on canadian medical devices, the 2-8% tariff on canadian machinery and equipment, and the 7-8% tariff on canadi-an-made iron and steel.


Crawford LakeRattlesnake PointHilton FallsKelso/Glen EdenMountsbergMount Nemo Robert Edmondson

haltonparks.ca

Experience fun outdoor attractions, events and recreation year-round!

Halton ParksHaltonParks

• Traditional & Contemporary burial or cremation options

• Prearrangement and Payment plans

• Spacious comfortable rooms

• Children’s Playroom• Reception Lounge• Ample parking • Wheelchair accessible • Our family caring for the

needs of yours

21 James Street, Milton L9T 2P3

905-878-2669

Family owned & operated by

Kim and Rebecca Hunter“Here because we care”

www.earlyfuneralhome.com

A comfortable home for all faiths

24-HOUR PERSONAL SERVICE

toWn of milton

town partners with Laurier to launch education Village innovation centre

the town of Milton and Wilfrid Laurier University have partnered to establish the Milton education Village innovation centre, which is slated to open in early 2014. it will be dedicated to enabling an entrepreneurial culture for business growth, start-up, incubation, intersection for innovation, education and training.

the innovation centre will provide four core services and features:

• collaborative space; • acceleration/incubation; • Business services; and • education and training.the location at 555 industrial drive

will serve as the first stage of the innovation centre while plans for the Milton education Village (MeV) advance. the town and Laurier have been working together since 2008 with the intent of developing a Milton campus.

“We are pleased to strengthen our ongoing relationship with Laurier as a concrete step towards the development of the Milton education Village,” said town of Milton Mayor Gord Krantz. “our role as leaders in this project is to create the physical space for business, education and technology to connect, allowing for

innovation to occur and meeting the needs of our young, educated and highly skilled population.”

“We congratulate the town of Milton for the leadership and foresight shown in developing the MeV innovation centre,” said dr. Max Blouw, Laurier’s President and Vice-chancellor. “Milton continues to demonstrate a clear vision and appreciation for the transformative power of higher education, and Laurier remains a committed partner in establishing a university presence here.”

the MeV is the town’s vision for a comprehensive neighbourhood, integrating post-secondary education, residential, and business uses, within a 400-acre (160-hectare) area on tremaine road alongside the Niagara escarpment. the MeV will also include Milton’s velodrome, which is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in late summer 2014.

For more information on the Milton education Village innovation centre, subscribe to our blog: www.knowledgeliveshere.ca. More information about tenancy and rental options will be available in early 2014.

Mayor Gord Krantz and Dr. Max Blouw, Laurier’s President and Vice-Chancellor, pose at one of Laurier’s offices within the new innovation centre.


Paul D. Stunt

Harold R. WatsonKennethW. Watts

Jarvis G. Sheridan

Tanya A. Leedale

Brian J. Hanna

James McAskill

Robert Krizman

Marian G. Gage Robert A. Watson

DannyChou

ChantelGoldsmith Alexandra Manthorpe

OwenDuguid

Ruhia Jokhio

y S.Larr Gangbar

700 Kerr Street, Oakville, Ontario L6K 3W5905-842-8030 www.omh.ca

Main Street Relationships, Bay Street Results

Corporate & CommercialFamily Law & Mediation

Civil Litigation

Labour & EmploymentReal Estate

Estates & Trusts

Criminal Law

Environmental & Municipal

Halton’s Law Firm

Gayle Wadden Carolyn McCarney

Astrid LakatsChartered Accountant

• Strength Beyond Numbers • • Service Beyond Expectations •

“WE DON’T JUST ORGANIZE YOUR FINANCIAL NUMBERS; WE INTERPRET THEM,

TO HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS’ PERFORMANCE AND PROFITABILITY.”

Serving you in the following areas:Consulting

• Profit Improvement Analysis• Strategic Planning• Business Plans• Succession Planning• Key Performance Indicators

Accounting• Audits, Reviews, Financial Statements• Cash Flow & Budgeting• Bank Proposals

Income Tax• Personal and Corporate Tax Returns• Tax and Estate Planning

For more information or to make an appointment:

Please call us at

905-875-3936 Or visit our Websitewww.lakats.ca

or more information

ACCURATE QUALITY SERVICE IN A TIMELY, FRIENDLY MANNER

vEloDromE

Velodrome Fundraising campaign to launch public phase in early 2014

Velodrome Fundraising campaign to launch public phase in early 2014

With the Mattamy National cycling centre (Milton velodrome) well under construction, the Make it Happen campaign team is gearing up to launch the public phase of the fundraising campaign, engaging the broader business and cycling community. to date, it has reached the 89% mark towards reaching the campaign’s private sector fundraising goal. in any fundraising campaign, the last stretch toward the target is also the most difficult, so the campaign team will be reaching out to the community to help achieve this important goal.

the velodrome will serve as both a

multi-use, community recreational facility and a host venue for indoor track cycling events, most notably for the toroNto 2015 Pan am/Parapan am Games. the facility is slated to open in august 2014.

additional events, community-wide fundraising initiatives and opportunities for businesses to become involved in the project will be announced in early 2014. to learn how you can help the campaign team reach its goal, visit www.make-it-happen.ca.

For regular updates on the facility construction, the Make it Happen fundraising campaign, news about the town of Milton’s involvement in the Games as a host community, sign up for the e newsletter, “in the Loop,” at www.milton.ca/velodrome.

aerial view of velodrome construction site, Fall 2013.

providing sustainable design solutionsfor the built environment

www.greenpropeller.com 905 878 2793

Architectural & building services

Family owned & operated by the Mangotich FamilyCustom work & remodelingDiamonds of all sizes

10 - 14 - 18K goldEar piercing - 14KCitizen, Bering watches Expert jewellery repair on site

Customer Service is our #1 Priority!

905.875.2999 218 Main St. East, MiltonHours: Mon - Fri: 9:30 - 6:00 Sat: 9:00 - 4:00

Offi ce: (289) [email protected]: @rdcnetworks

Remote Assistance, Data Recovery & Virus RemovalEmail and collaboration, Offi ce365 & Exchange ServerMicrosoft PC & Server - Sales, Installation & SupportNetwork Security & WirelessNetworking Design and Capacity PlanningMonitoring and TroubleshootingSoftware Compliance AuditsWindows and Microsoft Offi ce TrainingPhone Systems & Voice over IP (VoIP)

ROB CLARKSONMANAGING PARTNERrobclarkson.ca

905-825-1065 [email protected]

PERSONAL AND COMMERCIAL INSURANCE SOLUTIONS

Big enough to serve you, small enough to know you. Exclusive discount for

Chamber members

Sales • Service • Parts Your Full Line Store

2014 Cadillac CTS2014 GMC Sierra

801 Main St. E., Milton Across from the GO Station 905-878-2355 www.wallacechev.com2014 Cadillac CTS2014 GMC Sierra

• Practice restricted to Canadian and U.S. taxation• Unaudited fi nancial statements available

By Appointment

Larry Stolberg CPA, CA, CFPCPA (South Carolina)

TAX SPECIALIST

647-298-1339 • [email protected] Commercial St., Milton L9T 2J3

Accounting, auditing and other assurance servicesBusiness and personal tax planning and compliance filingsEstates and Trusts ServicesBookkeeping, payroll and other business services

820 Nipissing Rd., Unit #1Milton, ON L9T 4Z9

Ph: 905-876-3114www.dsafurnishings.ca

Quality office furniture for Business, Institutions and HospitalityServing Milton and Community for more than 32 years.

businEss DirEctory

Documents

January/February Business News 2014