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March/April 2014 | Vol. 25 No. 2
Photo by Eric Riehl, Milton Canadian Champion
Dennis Hull and Bobby Hull headline Sports Celebrity Dinner see pages 12 & 13 for more information
Photo by Eric Riehl, Milton Canadian Champion
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2014 BoArD of DireCtorS
ExEcutivEPresident
Lesley MansfieldProsperity ONE Credit Union
Past PresidentRichard Bolton
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vice Presidentteresa Fujarczuk
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treasurerBuddy Edge
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DiREctoRs Keith Hesse
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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 MartinExecutive Director
Krista Lenardon-trullMarketing & Communications Coordinator
Joanne BarrettAdministrative Coordinator
Zain Masood Membership Developer
cheryl ciccarelliCommittee & Program Coordinator
251 Main street East, suite 104Milton, ontario
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telephone: 905.878.0581Facsimile: 905.878.4972
2014 off to a great startBetween the polar vortex that swooped down
from up north (wrapping us in a frigid grasp), an ice storm, and news that even the polar bears were finding it a bit cool, I suppose the idiom “cold enough for you?” might not be appreciated. throw in a frost quake or two, and it’s amazing that the locusts didn’t arrive in town at some point. thankfully our “hot” events have been keeping the temperature in check for many of us.
At time of writing, our olympians are proudly representing all Canadians at Sochi. We wish them the best of luck, especially our own travis Gerrits who, in his words, “...is more comfortable upside down on skis than anything else”.
the stars were out in full force on february 4 at our 12th annual Sports Celebrity Din-ner, held at rattleSnake Point Golf Club. We welcomed NHL legends Bobby Hull and Dennis Hull, Canadian Women’s olympic Hockey hero Geraldine Heaney, olympic Cyclist Curt Harnett, recently appointed head coach of the CfL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers Mike o’Shea (who received our Chamber “Local Sports Hero” Award) and our emcee, tSN sportscaster rod Black. the humourous anecdotes from Den-nis and rod had the crowd burst out laughing more than once. over 210 people attended this event (which supports our Chamber Scholar-ship fund) and thanks to our sponsors and to all who attended and purchased auction items to support our fund, we raised over $15,000. our co-chairs (Heather rickard and Andrew Jack-son) did another great job by bringing this event to Milton. the goal of our Chamber is to create a self-sufficient fund to ensure enough money will be there to support Milton students for many years to come. According to the 2011 census, our average age is 34. Almost 25 per cent of our population is between 0 and 15 years old. And when you visit our farmer’s Market (which starts up in May!) you’ll see all the youngsters with their families. the need is there for our students and with your support, they’ll have ad-ditional access to many opportunities for post secondary education.
We hosted the Mayor’s annual break-fast on february 13 at rattlesnake PointGolf Club and along with Acting CAo Bill Mann, presented Milton’s plans for 2014 under the banner “Partnerships help achieve
vision”. four areas of interest were highlighted at the event – the Boyne residential survey and Derry Green Business Park, ongoing construc-tion of the Velodrome in preparation for the 2015 Pan Am and Para Panam Games, our Milton education Village (including our hope for a positive announcement from the province about establishing a satellite campus for Wilfrid Laurier University) and the expansion of Milton District Hospital. our sponsors always help us provide quality programs and events to our community and, we extend our grateful appreciation to CN (our presenting sponsor) and oLG (our platinum sponsor). our town is set for some extraordinary expansion plans during the next 17 years, when we’re projected to reach 236,000 people by 2031.
this year, the Chamber is hosting two trips for members – your choice of ireland (May 5 – 13) or russia (September 10 – 19 2014)…or both! Perhaps you want to kiss the Blarney Stone, explore the ring of Kerry, visit Dublin, Killarney and Galway, cruise on Lough Corrib or visit trinity College, the oldest University in ireland, founded in 1592 by elizabeth i. or maybe you’re a music and art lover, in which case, the host of palaces, cathedrals, museums in Moscow, Novgorod and St. Petersburg will leave you breathless. for the music lovers, you’ll have a chance to experience the beauty of the country which gave the world Nikolai rimsky-Korsakov, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Sergei Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich, to name a few. for the art lovers, you’ll visit the Hermitage’s collection of over 2.7 million items, including masterpieces by Leon-ardo DaVinci, raphael, rodin, rembrandt and rubens. Choose one of our trips and network across the miles!
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Lesley MansfieldPresident
PREsiDEnt’s MEssagE
2014 Mayor’s Breakfast: Jake Pastore, OLG, Mayor Gord Krantz, Lesley Mansfield, Chamber president, Azim Rizvee, MinMaxx, Karen Phillips, CN, Tersea Fujarczuk, Chamber Vice-President and Bill Mann, Town of Milton.
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uPcoMing EvEnts
Upcoming events
Breakfast with Lisa raitt, Minister of transportation and ed fast, Minister of international trade friday, March 7, 2014 registration 7:00 am / Breakfast 7:30 am Granite ridge Golf Club 9503 Dublin Line Chamber Members: $30 (plus HSt) / General Public: $40 (plus HSt)
Milton Young Professionals Wednesday, March 19, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Boston Pizza Milton 1085 Maple Ave.
March Business After Hours tuesday, March 25, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Co-hosts: Prosperity oNe Credit Union and CNiB 44 Main St. e.
March Springboard Wednesday, March 26, 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) Presented by Annelies fujarczuk of Descriptor Communications inc.
2013 Community Awards Gala friday, April 11, 2014 Granite ridge Golf Club 9503 Dublin Line tickets: $85 (HSt included) Help us celebrate Milton’s finest!
Milton Young Professionals Wednesday, April 16, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location tBD
Milton Business expo tuesday, April 22, 2014 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Milton education Village innovation Centre 555 industrial Drive
25th Annual Golf tournament tuesday, June 10, 2014 Granite ridge Golf Club Join us for a day of fun, sun and networking! See page 6 for more details and look for the registration form in this newsletter.
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Canada’s new Anti-Spam Legislation will impact many businesses
exciting things keep happening at the Chamber. our Marketing & Communications committee has started the process of developing a new website – the rfP is being prepared and will be circulated to member companies in the website development sector. We are working with a member to develop an app for the Chamber – how exciting is that? the new website will be responsive, interactive and easy to navigate. our current site is 6 years old and despite being updated several times during that period it is lagging behind in its ability to meet the needs of our growing chamber and member demands.
CASL – Canadian Anti-Span Legislation comes into effect July 1, 2014 and it will impact every one of us who uses email to communicate with clients. We hosted a meeting february 20, 2014 and we are working on other dates to offer the information you require in order to use CeM – commercial electronic mail to solicit, sell or notify clients or potential clients of your goods or services.
We participated in a webinar with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in late January. the following questions were asked of the experts as it pertains to communication with our members some of this information may answer some of your questions as well:
Q. We collect information on all businesses in our community including non-members. each year we update the information in several ways: insert in our newsletter requesting their information; telephone follow-up; and site visits looking for new businesses. on the form we ask if we can send emails to them and in turn they either say yes verbally or in writing. Does this provide implied permission if they are non-member businesses?
a. there are several options to answer this question…if your newsletter is not electronic (sent by conventional mail), CASL does not apply and you are free to send those without fear of violation of CASL. Nor do telephone conversations or in person meetings. in fact, this will have to become your standard for acquiring express consent. if you ask in any of these formats to send commercial electronic messages and they agree and you have a record of that agreement, then you have express consent and the electronic messages you send must have the prescribed information and an unsubscribe mechanism. if there are verifiable, two way communications between your chamber and those businesses or
individuals and you can demonstrate that the relationship falls under one of the exemptions (family, Personal or Business or non-business), then you have implied consent.
Q. if a member cancels their membership are they then also cancelling the express permission given when joining?
a. Businesses who are members of your Chamber would be considered to have implied consent under the business or non-business exemption. Where this breaks down is in the record of communication once a member resigns or is written-off. if a period of two years elapses without two way communication, there is no longer implied consent and you may be in violation. You could decide as a matter of policy to request express consent from all of your members. express consent does not expire. it can only be withdrawn. But then you have to keep in mind that you would be obligated to include prescribed information and an unsubscribe mechanism in every message going forward.
Q. We use the database of non-members to recruit new members – in order to send them membership information via email would we need to contact them by phone and then send them the information? Did you say that permission was good for only that email?
a. for member recruitment, you can only send a message via email in one of three circumstances: you can demonstrate a business or non-business relationship or you contact them by phone and ask for their express consent to send them a message or you use the referral approach which limits you to one email asking for further communication. in the referral approach, you are required to disclose who provided the referral along with their contact information.
Q. if a member cancels but updates his annual form and says he wishes to be contacted by email – is this valid?
a. if a member cancels their membership but you have a record indicating they still wish to receive emails, this constitute express consent and would be valid.
the issue is complicated and that is why we will continue to offer information sessions on CASL and how to work within the rules. Stayed tuned for times and dates.
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2013 coMMunity aWaRDs gaLa
Help celebrate Milton’s finest Help recognize the outstanding citizens and business people who make an outstanding impact in our community by attending the Milton Chamber of Commerce 2013 Community Awards Gala.
2013 coMMunity aWaRDs catEgoRiEs: • Citizen of the Year • Business Person of the Year • Business of the Year (99 employees or less) • Business of the Year (100 employees or more) • entrepreneur of the Year • Lifetime Achievement • Civic improvement • Joyce Hagevik Volunteer of the Year
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 and an Official Awards Ceremony. With support from local businesses, the Chamber has acknowledged Milton’s finest since 1973 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 and cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m. then a gourmet dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. Join us in celebrating Milton’s best at the Community Awards Gala – the “must attend” event in April! Buy a ticket or book a table and bring your colleagues, friends or family for an evening of fun. tickets are $85 (including HSt), call the Chamber of Commerce at 905-878-0581 to purchase your tickets or for more information about the event. Sponsorships are still available, please contact the Milton Chamber at for more information at 905-878-0581.
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canaDa s anti-sPaM LEgisLation
Canada s Anti-Spam Legislation: fast factsCanada’s new anti-spam law was
passed in December 2010 and, fol-lowing a Governor in Council order, it will enter into force on July 1, 2014. once the law is in force, it will help to protect Canadians while ensuring that businesses can continue to compete in the global marketplace. on January 15, 2015, sections of the Act related to the unsolicited installation of computer programs or software come into force.
When the new law is in force, it will generally prohibit the:
• sending of commercial electronic messages without the recipient’s consent (permission), including messages to email addresses and social networking accounts, and text messages sent to a cell phone;
• alteration of transmission data in an electronic message which results in the message being de-livered to a different destination without express consent;
• installation of computer programs without the express consent of the owner of the computer system or its agent, such as an authorized employee;
• use of false or misleading repre-sentations online in the promotion of products or services;
• collection of personal information through accessing a computer sys-tem in violation of federal law (e.g.
the Criminal Code of Canada); and• collection of electronic addresses
by the use of computer programs or the use of such addresses, with-out permission (address harvest-ing).
there are three government agencies responsible for enforcement of the law. When the new law is in force, it will allow:
• the Canadian radio-television and telecommunications Commis-sion (CrtC) to issue administra-tive monetary penalties for viola-tions of the new anti-spam law.
• the Competition Bureau to seek administrative monetary penalties or criminal sanctions under the Competition Act.
• the office of the Privacy Com-missioner to exercise new powers under an amended Personal infor-mation Protection and electronic Documents Act.
it will also allow all three agencies to share information with the government of a foreign state if the information is relevant to an investigation or proceeding in respect of a contravention of the laws of a foreign state that is substantially similar to the conduct prohibited by this Cana-dian law.
the law will also allow individuals and organizations who are affected by an act or omission that is in contravention of the law to bring a private right of action in court against individuals and organi-zations whom they allege have violated the law. once into force, the private right of action will allow an applicant to seek actual and statutory damages. Statu-tory damages may not be pursued if the person or organization against whom the contravention is alleged has entered into an undertaking or has been served with a Notice of Violation.
Before filing a lawsuit against an in-dividual or organization, get legal advice. An individual or organization could be responsible for paying considerable legal fees incurred by the alleged violator if they file an improper claim or one that is not considered to have merit.
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Visit the Milton Chamber of Commerce website at www.miltonchamber.ca for
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escarpment CountrytM opportunities! it’s back! We were very pleased with the
positive response to our print component of the marketing campaign for escarpment Country™ tourism: explore!”…. A brand new supplement will be printed to compliment the online Visitor’s Guide. this high quality publication will serve to support the website and drive business to your door. in conjunction with the highly visible escarpment Country tM signage along the Milton/Campbellville highway 401 corridor, it is the perfect venue to advertise your business to visitors to the area.
Points of distribution for the escarpment Country™ tourism: explore!
will include: Conservation Halton, Milton Hotels, Halton region Headquarters, Milton Public Library and more. in addition, “explore!” will be a featured insert in the May issue of the Milton Chamber of Commerce Business News with a circulation of over 2,000.
the online Visitor’s Guide will maintain its popular format. We are offering each and every advertiser the opportunity for self-promotion through free editorial. there is so much to do and see in this community! Let’s remind readers of how wonderful it is to live and play in escarpment Country tM.
Content will focus on the many
attractions and happenings in the Milton/Campbellville area. full colour pictures of local sights and attractions will adorn the pages, along with relevant editorial. once again, we will include reference maps showing locations of adverting businesses. Both “explore!” and the online escarpment Country™ Visitors Guide provide the perfect promotional venue for YoUr business or service that directly benefits from Milton residents and the tourists visiting our community.
if you would like more information please contact: [email protected] or call 905-878-0581.
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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.
BMo – BanK oF MontREaL 55 ontario St. S.Milton, oN L9t 2M3Contact: richard Havlicek, Branch Managertel: 905-878-3044fax: 905-878-2317
1001 Maple AveMilton, oN L9t 0A5Contact: Shawn Hokansson, Branch Managertel: 905-878-7905fax: 905-878-4524www.bmo.com
established in 1817 as Bank of Montreal, BMo financial Group is a highly diversified North American financial services organization. With total assets of $537 billion as at october 31, 2013, and more than 45,000 employees, BMo financial Group provides a broad range of retail banking, wealth management and investment banking products and solutions.
go tiREMilton, oNContact: Paul Smith, Presidenttel: 905-691-9891www.gotire.comthis innovative mobile auto service is the ideal way to save money and time on all
of your vehicle maintenance needs. from tire sales, changeovers and maintenance to windshield repair and interior detailing, Go tire has got you covered, wherever you are!
HEaLtHsouRcE PLus2225 Sheppard Ave. e.toronto, oN M2J 5C2Contact: Patrick Malloy, Benefits Consultanttel: 647-449-3339fax: 416-445-2222www.healthsourceplus.comHealthSource Plus is one of Canada’s leading employee benefits providers and third party administrators. We are a leader in Wellness, helping Canadian companies lower their long term benefits costs by helping employees live healthier lifestyles.
LaFaRgE canaDa inc.575 Harrop Dr.Milton, oN L9t 3H3Contact: tim tjonasan, Sales rep.tel: 905-749-1677fax: 905-876-3960Lafarge Canada inc. is a global construction materials supplier. With 3 ready mix concrete locations (Georgetown, Milton, Burlington) we are able to fully service all of Halton region.
Mint LEavEs catERingMilton, oN Contact: Mirko Vukovic, Cheftel: 416-829-2431www.mintleaves.ca“food for the soul from the heart”. Proudly serving and living in the Milton area, we specialize in delivering the absolute freshest, home style dishes right to your door. Menus are created to reflect growing families, businesses and of course, friendships. We also do custom menus for showers, weddings and barbecues.
PoWER PEst contRoLtoronto, oNContact: Peter Power,Directortel: 647-708-7378 or 1-855-381-7378www.powerpestcontrol.caWe are your local certified pest experts providing fast, safe and effective pest control services for the greater toronto area. in our four step program which includes a free onsite inspection, we identify the pests, provide treatment and follow up to ensure we have stopped pests in their tracks.
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Rn Logistics inc.1526 Archer WayMilton, oN L9t 5K5Contact: Daebashish (Dave)Maitra, op. Mgr.tel: 647-241-8864fax: 289-291-5321www.rnlogisticsinc.comrN Logistics inc. is a professional freight forwarding company dealing in all modes of transportation, warehousing, custom brokerage and transport insurance. our customers include industries in food, cosmetics, safety supplies, auto, heavy earth movers, construction & steel. We also provide personalized service for moving personal effects anywhere in the world.
RoyaL LEPagE MEaDoWtoWnE -RanDaLL REaLty tEaM475 Main St. e.,Milton, oN L9t 1r1Contact: Lorraine randall,Sales representativetel: 905-699-6777fax: 905-878-8188www.lorrainerandall.comLorraine randal operates a full service hands-on professional boutique real estate business with emphasis on direct personal service to my clients. An agent working in the Milton market since 1979, Lorraine and her team will work to make your home buying experience as easy as possible. free consultations available.
stREEtaD.ca48 Ainslie St. S.Cambridge, oN N1r 3K1Contact: Ben florence, ownertel: 1-844-624-6262www.streetad.caStreetAd.ca owns and operates the LeD communications screen at the busy corner of thompson and Main St. across from the Milton Centre for the Arts. With over 31,640 vehicles passing daily, StreetAd.ca effectively and professionally helps to brand and bring awareness to your business. Call for your Chamber member discount.
sWEatMan LaW FiRM101-245 Commercial St.Milton, oN L9t 2J3Contact: Jasmine Sweatman,Senior Partnertel: 905-875-2400www.sweatmanlaw.comSweatman Law is a full personal legal service firm. We provide quality solutions to challenging legal issues in the areas of estate litigation, estate administration, estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianships, elder law, family law, and real estate. for custom, strategic legal solutions, determined representations and service with a personal touch look to Sweatman Law.
toWn oR countRy REaL EstatE – cHRis LigHtFoot116 - 420 Bronte. St. S.Milton, oN L9t 0H9Contact: Chris Lightfoot,Sales rep.tel: 905-876-7979www.townorcountry.caCreated in part to fill the need for more flexible ways for clients to buy and sell property, as a fully accredited full service brokerage, Town or Country can fulfill your needs for the purchase, sale or lease of both residential and commercial property with special emphasis on the Milton and surrounding areas.
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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
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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
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the following companies have generously supported the events of the Milton Chamber of Commerce.
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J. Hardiman Roofing Co. Ltd.John’s truck & Car Service (Milton) inc.Jones Lang LaSalle Commercial real estateJoyce Scott Non-Profit Homes Inc.KKP/Kwik Kopy DesignKLS enterprisesKoski GlassLaurier Dental - Dr. Larry tenaschuk and AssociatesM.D.M. Sales Ltd.Maitland Spencer P. eng.Marbro Group inc.Mattamy Homes Ltd.McMarketing inc.McPhail ChiropracticMeineke Car Care CentreMervyn A. fonseca Professional CorporationMiller treeMilton Car Audio Plus HomeMilton Denture ClinicMilton Diagnostic imagingMilton Hydro Distribution inc.Milton Mall *Milton Public Library - Beaty BranchMilton Public Library - Main BranchMilton Springers Gymnastics ClubMilton tutoring CentreMiltown Computer Services Ltd.Minuteman Press MiltonMomstown MiltonMullin Micules Szagala LLP Chartered Accountantsoakville Milton & District real estate Board, theoLG Slots at Mohawk racetrack *on target telecommunications inc.optimist Club of MiltonParallax Paralegal ServicesPeggy’s of Milton Ltd.Phoenix Manufacturing Ltd.
Presse LawProsperity oNe Credit Union - Head Officer.M. ContractingrBC royal Bank - Derry rd.rBC royal Bank - James Snow ParkwayrBC royal Bank - Milton Business BankingrBC royal Bank - ontario St. S.rCS industrial Servicesre/Max real estate Centre - Bill Curriere/Max real estate Centre - the Prior teamReebok Crossfit FirePowerrobert W. Lawrence investments Ltd.roXUL inc.royal LePage Meadowtowne realty - Alan McDonaldSargent farms Ltd.Scannell Moving & Storage inc.Scotiabank - CampbellvilleScotiabank - Derry & Scott BranchScotiabank - Laurier Ave.Scotiabank - Main St. e.Scotiabank - thompson & MainSlessor MotorsState farm insurance - Dave PeersStutzman Properties inc.ted Chudleigh MPPteine financialThe Law Office of Fay Hassaan the Salvation Army - Khi Community the Stonehouse of Campbellville *town of Milton *two Men AND A truckUnion Gas Limited - UGLUnivet Pharmaceuticals LimitedWalker’s Living LightingWhite rock ostrich farm *Windrush Stable t.r.CWSi we simplify the internet York trafalgar Corporation
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Platinum SPonSorS
the Hull brothers headline the 12th Annual Sports Celebrity Dinnerthe 12th Annual Sports Celebrity Din-
ner & Auction was a huge success this year. hockey legends Dennis Hull and Booby Hull headlined the event on february 4 at rattleSnake Point Golf Club.
Sports enthusiasts from all genres attended the event and were thrilled to meet the Hull brothers as well as Women’s Hockey olympic gold medalists Geraldine Heaney and Sammi Jo Small, Paralympic Sledge Hockey gold medalist Billy Bridges, olympic track Cycle medalist Curt Harnett, former CfL line backer and newly an-nounced Head Coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Mike o’Shea and sports broad-casting legend rod Black.
throughout the night sports fans bid on silent auction items and were a part of the spirited live auction with fabulous items during a delicious dinner.
thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success. the proceeds of the event will be added to our growing Scholarship fund which with this addition is over $225,000. Special thanks are ex-tended to all our sponsors and prize donors – your generosity is greatly appreciated.
thank you to the 2014 Sports Celebrity Committee led by Co-Chairs Andrew Jack-son of Jackson events and Heather rickard, rBC royal Bank. Committee volunteers include:
• Dennis Durante, Durante Group of Companies
• Kim Mitchell, robert (Pie) Lee insur-ance Agency
• Katy Letourneau, Canadian Champion• Jim firth, C.f. Crozier & Associates• Shawn Jackson, Crush Strategy inc.
this evening would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, through their generous donations the Sports Celebrity Dinner has raised the profile of the Chamber and of the sponsors involved. this evening showcased the Chamber’s commitment to the education of youth, our business leaders of tomorrow.
Geraldine Heaney before signing autographs at the Sports Celebrity DinnerMike O`Shea and Curt Harnett in the VIP Reception room
Photo by Eric Riehl, Milton Canadian ChampionPhoto by Eric Riehl, Milton Canadian Champion
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Photo by Eric Riehl, Milton Canadian Champion
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Hotstove interview with Rod Black, Mike O’Seha, Geraldine Heaney, Dennis Hull, Bobby Hull and Curt Harnett
Dennis Hull, Curt Harnett and Bobby Hull chat in the VIP Reception room Sports Celebrity Co-chair Andrew Jackson and Master of Ceremonies Rod Black
Photo by Eric Riehl, Milton Canadian Champion Photo by Eric Riehl, Milton Canadian Champion
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Milton Business Expoan innovative, informative and interactive event that you don’t want to miss
The Milton Chamber of Commerce presents
Tuesday, April 22, 2014Milton Education Village Innovation Centre
555 Industrial DriveShow Hours: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Save the date for this exciting event, for more details please visit www.miltonchamber.ca
MiLton cHaMBER goLF touRnaMEnt
think warm, think golfSunshine, warm breezes, a little
exercise…sharing a few laughs with friends and business associates…great food, prizes, fUN! What are you waiting for? if you haven’t ever joined us for the annual Chamber of Commerce Golf tournament—this is our 24th—then you are missing out on a great day and a great opportunity!
Let’s face it--the Chamber Golf tournament is a genuine excuse to get out of the office to share quality networking time with business associates, clients, fellow workers and friends. if you are a really good golfer, you can go for the trophy. if you are just an occasional Sunday golfer, you can vie for the Duffers’ trophy. there’s a place—and a prize—for everyone!
Mark your calendars—tuesday, June 10th, 2014 at Granite ridge Golf Course—and then send in your entry form (available at www.miltonchamber.ca and in this newsletter). if you are a single golfer, we’ll fit you into a foursome. We are anticipating a great turnout this year, so don’t wait too long!
sPonsoRsHiP oPPoRtunitiEsWe are seeking corporate sponsors
who recognize the value of reaching out to 288 golfers who are Milton’s leaders in business and government and who want to support the work of the Milton Chamber of Commerce. We have developed a roster of sponsorship options and benefits, anumber of last year’s sponsors have indicated they are
returning, so opportunities are limited. Please contact Golf tournament Chair Carol McDonald (905-875-1795) for more details.
We also offer hole sponsorships at $100 which include signage and recognition on the score sheet and in the golf program. or if you have a product or service you would like to donate, we might be able to fit you in as Specialty Hole Sponsor or Prize donor.
in short, even if you can’t join us for golf, there is an opportunity to get some excellent visibility for you and your company at the Chamber Golf tournament.
We hope to see you there!
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there are always going to be circum-stances that are beyond our control that can have direct or indirect impacts on a business. While it is nearly impossible to predict every potential scenario, it is crucial to think about some of the “what if ’s” and develop strategies to prepare for any situation.
this is what is called contin-gency planning. Contingency planning can take on many elements of a business from sales and marketing to financing and operations. it is a process that can help a business or organization properly prepare for a vari-ety of outcomes so that they can respond efficiently to an unplanned event.
there are a lot of ways that a busi-ness can help prepare for potential cri-sis. take look at your business and think of any external forces that could affect your operation. You can do this by:
• Checking the media for trends or events
• Keeping an eye on your competition• Brainstorming some potential crisis
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• Monitoring for new technologies or funding opportunities
A simple methodology for proper con-tingency planning is to look at segments of your business independently and to focus on one element at a time.
Some examples could be:• Sales: Are there any new rules or
regulations on soliciting business that are being talked about in the media?
• finances: Are there any new financial instruments available in the future, changes in interest rates?
• operations: Are there any emerging technologies or changes that could be implemented for efficiencies?
once you have come up with some potential
scenarios, think about what you would do in the event that change is imple-mented and come up with a plan. We may not be able to catch every potential change, but if we stop and take a look outside, we can often see issues that may be coming our way. this is contingency planning and is a great tool to keep on top of external factors.
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oCC encouraged by new predictable process for determining minumum wage
the ontario Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the Government of ontar-io’s decision to tie future rate increases in the minimum wage to the Consumer Price index (CPi), as the Chamber had recom-mended to the Minimum Wage Advi-sory Panel in fall 2013.
“tying minimum wage to the CPi brings much needed predictability, transparency, and fairness to the entire process,” says Allan o’Dette, President and Ceo of the ontario Chamber of Commerce. “today’s decision is a positive development for businesses who have long been calling for an end to political interference in how we set the minimum wage.”
the ontario Chamber also notes that businesses are pleased that the govern-ment is providing them with six months notification before a rate change can
come into effect.However, the Chamber expresses
disappointment in the government’s deci-sion to hike the minimum wage rate to
$11 an hour in the short-term. “While a bump in the minimum wage is not ideal for ontario busi-nesses, today’s outcome is better than almost any other scenario that the ontario government has been consider-ing, including a one-time hike to a $14 an hour minimum wage,” adds o’Dette.
in its 2013 submission to the Mini-mum Wage Advisory Panel, the ontario Chamber of Commerce called on govern-ment to: tie the minimum wage to the provincial CPi; introduce increases to the minimum wage every two years; give businesses ample notification before a change in the minimum wage takes ef-fect; and avoid a one-time bump in the minimum wage.
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Sweatman Law today opened its second office in Milton, Ontario. The firm has an existing office in Oakville, Ontario. Sweat-man Law concentrates on all aspects of estate law including wills, powers of at-torney, estate litigation, estate bequest & administration, trusts, guardianships as well as family law, real estate, corporate law, intellectual property and charity law.
Milton has been ranked Canada’s fastest-growing community for six years running. According to the Milton economic Development Office, the population of Mil-ton will increase from 100,000 to 225,000 by 2031. The Milton office of Sweatman Law office makes it more convenient to serve the needs of this robust community.
“Many young families are moving into Milton every month, usually with a signifi-cant amount of money invested in a down payment in one of the new subdivision
houses going up on three sides of town,” says Jasmine Sweatman, the firm’s founder.
“Young parents with young children often do not realize the importance of each parent having a Will, and each parent having Pow-ers of Attorney prepared,” says Jasmine.
“first, they don’t think they’ll die young. But the reality is, accidents do happen and steal parents away from their children. Wills can specify who you would like to raise your children if you aren’t around,” she notes.
“Second, if you are disabled and can’t make decisions on your own, Powers of Attorney prepared when you are healthy, mean you choose who will make deci-sions for you,” says Jasmine.
The new Milton office of the Sweat-man Law firm is in the converted church at 245 Commercial Street, Suite 101, Milton, ontario, L9t 2J3, near Brian Best
Park. the telephone is (905) 875-2400 and it shares the Sweatman web site with the Oakville office, at www.sweatmanlaw.com.
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We are a retail store selling (predominantly english) leaded antique stained glass windows. to a lesser extent, we are also a stained glass studio with an on-site interpretive centre. We have roughly 3,000 windows in the summer and 2,000 windows in the winter; we carry a few religious windows but most of our stock are secular windows.
Price range starts at about $60 and can go up to $15,000. However, the majority of our windows are priced below $400. Sales occur periodically and information will be posted under
SALeS as well as on our facebook page. As you enjoy the array of colours and
designs on display, we also encourage you to visit the “light room” which typically displays the more intricate and unique pieces along with several interesting writeups. Also in the light room, there are several “cartoons” on the ceiling that artists have used to in the stained glass window creation process.
Artisans are available on weekdays to demonstrate the methods of working with antique glass and lead cane to repair windows. (Note that we do not make custom windows (or window frames) for customers although our artisans are open to doing com-missioned repairs or custom made windows on occasion).
Founder and managing partner M. Jasmine sweatman,left,and Jennifer M.c. stebbing, associate, right, celebrate the opening of sweatman Law’s office in Milton.
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tackling the top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness 2014Canada’s competitiveness continues
to be severely challenged as traditional and emerging economies aggressively strive to occupy the global economic landscape. in fact, our country’s ability to remain a leader among nations continues to decline. A 2012 World economic forum report ranked Canada 14th in global economic competitiveness—down two places from 2011 and sliding five places since 2009. improving Canada’s competitiveness requires an ambitious, aggressive and innovative private sector. Strategic thinking and smart public policies are also needed to address long-standing structural impediments that hinder businesses at a time when they need much greater f lexibility to compete.
in 2012, in consultation with its members, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce launched the top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness. this ongoing initiative aims to direct attention to the key impediments holding back Canada’s progress and to urge all levels of government to act more swiftly in increasing our country’s ability to compete globally.
the need for action is urgent. the standard of living of every Canadian depends on how well we as a people respond to the challenge. We must identify and implement real, tangible solutions for breaking down the barriers to our competitiveness and for creating
more opportunities and greater prosperity for Canadian businesses and families.
sKiLLs sHoRtagEsCanada’s labour market is affected
by a demographic shift resulting in retirements and a growing gap between the skills needed and those available. Business, governments and academia must work together to address the current and future skills needs of the workplace, concentrating particularly on four key areas: upskilling; education and employment connections; immigration; and Aboriginal workforce development. to better address skills shortages, Canada also needs improved data on the skills gap and the mobility of individuals.
uncoMPEtitivE tRavEL anD touRisM stRatEgiEs
Canada has declined from the seventh largest tourist destination in the world to the 18th. today, it is too often a high-cost, high-hassle destination with aging attractions infrastructure and inadequate marketing. Canada’s travel and tourism sector is critical to its economy, and the government must both invest in national marketing initiatives and address Canada’s inefficient visa system, the very high cost of air travel in Canada and its layers of regulations, fees and taxes.
inaDEQuatE PLans FoR aDDREssing DEFiciEnciEs in PuBLic inFRastRuctuRE
Public investment in infrastructure has not kept up with Canada’s economic needs. Now Canada’s investment needs far exceed the availability of public funds. Bringing infrastructure in Canada back to the level needed to support prosperity will require an ongoing commitment by all levels of government, an active engagement with private sector stakeholders and a greater appreciation of the opportunities that exist for Canada to be more competitive through more modern public infrastructure.
BaRRiERs to succEss in gLoBaL MaRKEts
faced with a small domestic market, Canada’s ability to compete depends on reliable access to foreign customers and production capabilities. But due largely to policy and regulatory barriers and operating challenges in foreign markets, Canadian businesses are not globalizing as quickly as their oeCD peers. Canada must successfully negotiate trade agreements with key markets, renew its commitments to trade promotion and commercial diplomacy and update its tariff and customs policies.
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intERnaL BaRRiERs to tRaDEthe lack of a single domestic market
in Canada is a serious and self-imposed weakness in the Canadian economy. tariff barriers amongst provinces are banned by the Canadian constitution, yet the national economy is fractured by a host of non-tariff barriers, particularly in procurement, energy, agriculture and transportation, and in the mobility of labour. the federal government must promote more meaningful sanctions against jurisdictions that practice protectionism against other Canadians while supporting those that embrace free internal trade.
a coMPLEx anD costLy tax systEMCanada over-relies on income and profit
taxes rather than on taxes on consumption, which are relatively easy to collect and are least harmful to growth. Canada’s tax code is also overly complex and imposes significant compliance costs on businesses and consumers while governments spend billions of dollars each year administering and enforcing convoluted tax laws. Canada must undertake a comprehensive review of its tax system with the aim of reducing its complexity and improving the way it raises tax revenue.
LacK oF cLEaR sustainaBiLity PoLiciEsPublic concerns over Canada’s ability to
responsibly develop its natural resources has led to project delays, constrained investment and limited access to some markets. international concerns have also
overshadowed Canada’s diplomatic and trade initiatives on occasion. for Canada to claim its rightful place as the world leader in responsible resource development, it must establish a credible climate policy, clarify businesses’ duty to consult with Aboriginal peoples and aggressively contest unfounded allegations about it environmental stewardship.
tHE sEvERE sHoRtagE oF EconoMicDEvELoPMEnt tooLs FoR BusinEssEs incanaDa’s tERRitoRiEs
the federal government has a critical decision to make regarding Canada’s territories if it is to fully leverage their economic potential. that decision is whether or not to provide them with tools to become more financially independent in the belief that doing so will unleash their ability to help the entire country be more competitive. Businesses see themselves as the means for the territories to achieve more financial independence from the federal government if they are provided with additional tools to enable them to do so.
inconsistEnt REguLatoRy PoLiciEs BEtWEEn canaDa anD tHE u.s.
inconsistencies between regulatory standards in Canada and the U.S. cost unnecessary time and money as these minor differences result in additional verification, inspection or testing of goods once they cross the border. Given the integrated nature of the two countries’ economies, greater alignment
and better mutual reliance in their regulatory approaches would lower costs for businesses and consumers, create more efficient supply chains, facilitate cross-border trade, reduce regulatory administrative costs for government and make Canada a more attractive location for foreign investment.
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“i am proud to announce the launch of Stagefly at the Milton Centre for the Arts,” said Milton Mayor, Gord Krantz. “We are so excited to have the opportunity to be forerunners in the development of this groundbreaking application, making live performances accessible to the large population of Milton residents who are Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing.”
thanks to the generosity of tD Bank Group, this live streaming application will allow for the broadcast of American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation within the theatre, making every seat in the house accessible. Designed to make the performing arts inclusive for all facility patrons, Stagefly makes every audience member a full participant in the live performance experience.
Development and consultation for the application began in 2011 and involved participation from representatives of both the deaf community of Milton, as well as members of the Milton Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC). in order to customize the application to fit the needs of the Milton community, participants attended initial meetings and had
the opportunity to test the system and provide feedback throughout the development process.
The system is currently in the final testing phases and staff continue to work with community partners and performing arts groups to assist with the final live trials. Community members who are interested in participating in live trials are invited to contact Milton Centre for the Arts staff at [email protected] or 905-878-7252, ext. 4906.
Stagefly is designed for use with the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and will be available for free download through the Apple App Store in the next few weeks. Use of the application during Milton Centre for the Arts performances and shows will begin with the start of the 2014 - 2015 season in September 2014, and a full listing of supported performances will be outlined in the Milton Centre for the Arts 2014 -2015 Season Brochure, which will be available in all town of Milton facilities and distributed to Milton households through Canada post in early May 2014. once the application is complete and in use, staff will be working with surrounding performing arts centres to ensure this important tool will be utilized outside of the Milton community.
this exciting application was conceived of, designed and created by Bill Zeilstra of the Milton Centre for the Arts and Sebastian Dwornik of Applied PDA Software through sponsorship funding received through tD Bank Group.
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