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Over 80 local businesses participated recently at the Chamber of Commerce 9th Annual Chamber Tabletop Tradeshow at Cutten Fields. Over 300 visitors attended theevent, which showcased businesses from areas including landscaping, renovating, retail, photography, financial services, catering and more. Participants pictured aboveare left to right: Lloyd Longfield, Guelph Chamber of Commerce; Michele Mactaggart, BenSol Consulting Inc.; Al Pentland, Guelph Business Machines Ltd.; VanessaHovius, Cutten Fields; Giorgio Boccalon, Guelph Hydro; Amy Pickernell, Guelph Humane Society; and Cathe Lovell, Meridian Credit Union. (supplied photo: Natasha Persaud)
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Near the end of 2009, the UnitedNations General Assembly passed aresolution proclaiming 2012 theInternational Year of Co-operatives,in recognition of the contributionco-operatives make to the social andeconomic development of communi-ties around the world.Owned by the members who use
the services, co-operatives are uniquein that they operate in virtually everysector of the Canadian economy,including financial services, retail,agriculture, housing, health care andenergy. Collectively, it is a businessmodel that not only touches the livesof 18 million members, and 150,000employees across Canada; nationallyco-operatives control assets of morethan $330 billion.In Ontario, there are 1300 inde-
pendent organizations, operating in1900 locations across 400 communi-ties. Provincial housing co-opsaccount for almost half (45%), withfinancial services including creditunions and insurance, and child care
both accounting for 17% each.With 25% of the organizations in
SouthWestern Ontario, Guelph holdsa good share of them with over32 co-operatives and credit unions,employing over 1300 people locally.Some of the country’s best-known
co-ops have offices here in Guelph,including The Co-operators,Desjardins Group, and Gay Lea Foods.Owned by students, for students–the Campus Co-op at University ofGuelph, having operated since 1913,is the oldest student co-operative inCanada, owning both student hous-ing and the student bookstore.Three recent studies provided by
the Ontario Co-operative Associationdemonstrate that co-operativeenterprises have significantly highersurvival rates than other businesscorporations. In the first year ofbusiness co-operatives have a 94%survival rate over the 75% rate forother business corporations. By yearfive 65.8% of co-operatives are goingstrong over 39% of other businesses
and in year ten the rates are 44.3%to 19.5%, with twice as manyco-operatives surviving.The International Labour
Organization has released a newreport showing that not only hasthe co-operative model been resilientto economic crisis compared to themajourity of other enterprises–manyco-operatives have actually thrived.The Ontario Co-operative
Association has created a learningmodule called All 4 Each, to inspire aco-operative conscience and to assisthigh school educators in teachingstudents about the co-op businessmodel.It is the first time standardized
co-operative teachings have takenplace in high schools for many years.All 4 Each is a series of five lessons,suitable for high school civics, busi-ness and world studies classes, whichpresent co-op philosophies andintroduce the co-operative businessenterprise model in an intriguingand informal setting.
The All 4 Each program waslaunched this year as one of ONCo-op’s projects for the UnitedNations International Year ofCo-operatives, with the big push inschools beginning this September.Schools in Ottawa, Halton and theGuelph region have already beeninvolved in a soft launch of theprogram. “The response hasbeen amazing,” says Kerr Smith,Education Manager for the OntarioCo-operative Association.“This is a unique situation. Usually
business and social consciousness fallinto two very different streams oflearning,” adds Smith. “This programbrings them together combiningentrepreneurship and concern forthe community.”“We are working with Ontario
Co-operative Association and gettinginvolved in schools. Generally theco-op business model is not widelyunderstood. Students learn aboutsole proprietors, partnerships and– continued on page 11
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Developed in 1992 by Sheiner Group, Stone Square Centre is situ-ated on Stone RoadWest directly across the street from the StoneRoadMall at what is often considered the busiest intersection inGuelph as the two centers have their main driveways aligned witha traffic light.Stone Square Centre was built in 1992 on 7.5 acres of land with
over 700 feet of frontage along Stone Road and has becomean extremely busy and popular Centre along Guelph’s main shop-ping corridor.The extremely successful Stone Square Centre is an 85,000
square foot retail plaza anchored by tenants including Staples,McDonald’s, Reitman's, East SideMario’s, Subway,MeridianCredit Union, CIBC, and Bulk Barn.Of the nineteen businesses,many are original tenants to the plaza and rarely is there a vacancy.With over 35 years of experience, Sheiner Group is a privately
held real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition anddevelopment of commercial, residential and retirement lifestylecommunities in Canada and the U.S. The Quebec based real estateorganization owns five shopping centres and 3000 apartmentsacross Ontario andQuebec andU.S.With continued improvements along Stone Road, and in order
to keep up with the times the owners of the Centre felt it was timefor a facelift. Renovations of themain exterior façade were com-pleted in late 2011. Exterior canopies were removed and the freshnew look includes the addition of a stucco and cultured stonefaçade; new lighting and new pylon signage completes thestylish upgrade.With plenty of free parking the Centre continues to be a draw for
customers looking for a variety of services including fashion, bank-ing, dental and restaurants.With quick access to Guelph’s mainarteries, it is a great place for a quick bite to eat or a sit down din-ner; to shop be it for a new dress or a new computer.
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Southern Ontario will soon have a new executivecourse to enjoy whenVictoria Park Valley GolfClub opens this spring.With 27 holes on beautiful rolling countryside
just south of Guelph, the Scott Covell-designedVictoria Park Valley provides a fun executive-course experience. Owned by the DeCorso familyof Guelph, the new course is slated to have 18holes open by the end of April, with the remainingnine to open by June. It fills the void left by theclosure late last season of Victoria ParkWest GolfClub, which was also operated by the family,known for providing affordable public golf in thearea for 45 years.“With memorable views and a variety of chal-
lenges, the Victoria Park Valley Golf Club is won-derful to walk and all ages and skill levels willenjoy it,” says John DeCorso, whose family alsooperates Victoria Park East Golf Club.Victoria Park Valley features large tee decks, gen-
tly undulating greens, well-drained Ohio-sandbunkers, and a fully grassed practice range. Thethree unique nines are all par 31 and less than2,100 yards. There are 16 par-threes, 10 par-fours,and one par-five.The course is set on moderately tumbling land
just south of the Victoria Park East Golf Club at7660 Maltby Rd. East. The newValley courseoffers some of the lowest green fees in the region.Monday to Thursday, excluding holidays, adultscan play nine holes for only $25 or 18 holes for$35. On weekends or holidays, it’s still a very rea-sonable $28 for nine, or $40 for 18. Just likeVictoria ParkWest,Victoria Park Valley caters tofamilies, offering a five-dollar discount to juniorgolfers accompanied by a full-paying adult.For the first season, a temporary structure will
be renovated as a Pro Shop and snack bar, with adeluxe marquee tent to accommodate tourna-ments. Plans are underway to construct a perma-nent building later this year.Most of the staff fromthe now-closed Victoria Park West Golf Clubwill join the East Course management team inrunning the new club.“We are excited to bring this new course to the
Guelph and Southern Ontario golf market,”says DeCorso,Marketing and ClubhouseManager. “The family-friendly facility suits time-starved golfers seeking good value, yet it also offersa test for beginners and low handicappers alike.”Formore information, call 519-821-1441 or
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The Rotary Club of Guelph has kicked off the new 2012Dream Lottery. The line up of prizes includes four vehi-cles, $63,526 in early bird prizes, $25,000 in cash prizesand a grand prize of $250,000. Tickets are $100 each orthree for $250.Proceeds will go to the Guelph General Hospital
Medical Education Centre, supporting the training ofmedical students. This project will benefit our commu-nity by helping ensure all of us have a physician whenwe need one, as studies have shown that students often
stay where they learn.GGH has students now through the McMaster
Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine’s WaterlooRegional Campus. Before the Rotary Club of GuelphMedical Education Centre, there wasn’t proper spacefor them. Dream Lottery proceeds have helped buildand equip learning facilities including: a studentlounge, on-call sleep rooms, a fully equipped videoconference room, teaching aids, furnishingsand equipment.
The Guelph Dream Lottery continues to be a success-ful fundraiser year after year. The fundraiser has gener-ated over 1.2 million dollars that has gone directly backto various organizations that touch the lives of manyindividuals within the Guelph andWellington area.
Early bird draws start on June 2. The grand prizedraw is on July 1 at 9pm at Riverside Park. Ordertickets online at www.guelphdreamlottery.com orcall 1-877-675-2399.
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Perhaps themost difficult step in creating a suitable workplace well-ness program is the question“where to begin?”Breaking down thistask intomeasurable steps followed by ongoing evaluation hasproven to be the best way to implement a successful workplacewellness program.Reviewing the leading causes of unhealthy lifestyles will help to
identify specific needs.Consider that the top reasons for chronicdiseases include unhealthy diets, sedentary lifestyles and smoking.Now consider that employees spendmost of their waking hours atwork.Theworkplace is the perfect place for health teaching that willpromote, support andmeasure success inwellness.We are told repeatedly that we need to eat healthier and increase
activity.This is where a workplace wellness program can help.Thisis the perfect opportunity for employers to workwith employees inestablishing an environment conducive for healthy living.This is just the beginning! Besides the obvious benefits of a work-
place wellness program,which include: weight loss, better fitnessand stamina, lower stress levels, better self-esteem, employee reten-tion, reduced healthcare costs, reduced injuries/illness and decreasedabsenteeism, there is also increased productivity.
Steps like establishing awellness commit-tee, assessing employee needs and interests,setting goals, establishing a budget, offeringincentives, promoting the program and eval-uating it’s success, all help to establish aworkenvironment where employees begin tomake better choices, feel valued and becomehealthier.According toWatsonWyattWorldwide 2009/2010 Staying @ Work
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For close to 30 years, the partnership between theWellington Catholic District School Board(WCDSB) and the Grand River ConservationAuthority has been profoundly important. TheCatholic Graduate Expectation of responsible citi-zenship identifies many important components thattheWCDSB believe are critical for students.As citizens, we have accountability not just to oth-
ers but to the environment as well. It is with this goalinmind that we treasure our long-standing relation-ship with the Grand River ConservationAuthority,and specifically, our educational program that takesplace at Guelph Lake.In the elementary school system, students from
grades one through eight have a yearly opportunityto attend an outdoor education program at the
Guelph Lake Nature Centre. These programs arefacilitated by the wonderful interpreters, who buildstrong relationships with our students through thisannual contact. Through work both inside theNature Centre, and in the physical areas surroundingit, students learn valuable lessons in respecting theenvironment and using resources wisely. The excur-sion is supported by the work of the classroomteacher both prior to the visit, and as a follow-upwhen the day is done.The positive and supportive relationship between
the Nature Centre staff andWellington Catholicteachers is fostered through our tradition of collabo-ratively planning the units of study that are deliveredat Guelph Lake.Each grade level receives a unit of study, which is
specific to their program, includes classroom activi-ties that are completed before the trip, and extensionactivities to round out the day. The units of studyinclude such valuable concepts as diversity withinecosystems, water resourcemanagement, and wintersurvival. Through well-developed learning tasks, stu-dents gain a richer understanding of both the scienceprogram and the value of the environment.Students treasure their visits to Guelph Lake, often
citing it as a highlight in their year, and keep happymemories of such experiences as building a quinzeehut, roasting hot dogs on an open fire, playing“Predator-Prey”, and, best of all, watching reverentlyas a tiny chickadee eats birdseed from their hand, orthe top of their head!Following our elementary program, faculty in our
High School science programs are also able to takeadvantage of theGuelph LakeNature Centre as acomponent of their program. In addition, co-opplacements allow students with a passion for nature tospend a semester developing their interest and skills.As responsible citizens, we are called to be stewards
of the earth, and we believe that our long, healthycollaboration with the Grand River ConservationAuthority ensures that our students actively learnthis message through their highly-anticipated yearlyexplorations at Guelph Lake.
Life’s better at the lake by Cathy Chaput, Program Coordinator, Wellington Catholic District School Board
Workplace wellness now by Anna Bartolomucci
On June 1, 2012, Guelph Independent Living (GIL) will host its first gala from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.in the gymnasium of Arc Industries located at 8 Royal Road in Guelph. The evening will be a dinnertheatre and dance featuring an original play written by students from the School of English andTheatre Studies of the University of Guelph, a penny table raffle, and a performance by the musicalgroup The Greytones. Tickets go on sale April 2, 2012 and are $40 for the general public and $30 forGIL clients.All proceeds from the gala will go towards purchasing a mobility vehicle for the exclusive use of
GIL clients for emergency and out of townmedical appointments, and recreation and leisure activities.It is well know that there is insufficient access to mobility transportation to permit adults with dis-
abilities and frail seniors from venturing much further than their local transit routes.With so muchto do beyond the regular community bus stops, this limits GIL’s clients from completely integratingand participating in the community.Additionally, reservations for trips using mobility service must be made 48 hours in advance. This
doesn’t provide much opportunity for spontaneity in clients’ lives unless they can afford to pay fortaxi services, and we all know the limited incomes on which adults with disabilities and seniorsstruggle to survive.GIL wants to expand the current travel options available to these marginalized groups bypurchasing a mobility vehicle so that they can be fully engaged and active members of society.ContactVictoriaNewlove to order your tickets at 519-836-1812, ext. 33,or by email [email protected]
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The Guelph Country Club – A historical snippet as we celebrate 100 yearsIn 1946 at the end of the war John Porteous returned as Professional
to face a new problem–cows breaking into thegrounds.The Directors authorized a
new fence to be built on thenorth and south sides of theproperty.A good farmfence at that time cost 15cents per yard.To continue course
development Dr.H.O.Howitt arranged foranother 9500 seedlings to
be planted.The benefit ofthis early nursery work is
visible today–mature pines, bluespruce andmagnificent fall colours.One
of the interesting innovations during this period was the‘Church
matches’ playedbetween thePresbyteriansand theAnglicans withdinner after-ward.During 1947
Rotarianluncheons wereallowed at the clubhouse without the prescribed cover charge.Members of the Cutten Fields Golf Club were granted playing privi-leges during the playing of the professional championship for ‘TheMiller Cup’.To promote junior golf,Major Thomas Bell donated a sil-ver trophy to be presented annually to the Junior Men’s Champion.Immediately after the war steady changes took place under various
club presidents: Mr.KenWalker (1948); Mr.C.V.Force (1949);Mr.L.
Sanderson (1950); Mr.W.E.Bahen (1951); Mr.G.H.Edwards(1952); and Dr.H.O.Howitt (1953) who had been elected anHonorary member in 1947.In 1953Miss Effie Smith–one of whose paintings still graces
the walls of the clubhouse–planted amaple tree on CoronationDay (June 2nd,1953) in honour of HerMajesty QueenElizabeth II.That afternoon Judge Stewart Clark made a briefaddress that was captured for TV and the SheepbridgesEngineering Co.presented a stainless steel plaque forthe Coronation Tree with a metal fence to go around it.
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Publisher’s messageSince the time when man began to live and work incommunities, it would be safe to say that citizens wereencouraged to “shop” and do business locally. The goal wasto keep money circulating in the town or village, to providelivelihoods and employment for the residents.The same holds true today. For years, modern communi-
ties have promoted “shop at home” through theirChambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Areas, ormunicipal governments themselves. Municipalities close toour U.S. neighbour have for years, promoted the benefitsof keeping retail spending on this side of the border.Closer to home, a Hamilton radio station is currently
promoting the benefits of doing business locally andbecoming “local heroes”. And our own Guelph Chamberof Commerce regularly, through its on-going programs,emphasizes the value of a strong local retail community.
But the “shop at home” philosophy could be taken a stepfurther.When it comes to advertising and promotion, ourlocal retailers and businesses should consider what they aretelling their customers–“do business locally”.Guelph is awash in advertising opportunities: newspapers,
flyers, “wrappers” around flyers, radio, direct mail, bill-boards and bus shelters, point-of-sale video, directories,programs, telemarketing. And that list is by no meansexhaustive.Most of those media companies have “head offices”
outside of Guelph.Venture Guelph Publication Ltd. has its head office here
in Guelph. It's because we are a grass roots initiative madeup of employees and contributors who choose to live, workand shop right here in our city...You might say our business IS our city.We print and upload digitally to Facebook, Issu and our
website, –Business Venture (promoting local business), an
Activity & Events Guide (promoting local events and activi-ties), and a Citywide Christmas Guide promoting the "shoplocal" idea.We have a well-rounded family of publications.We also project manage the Guelph and DistrictAssociation of REALTORS® own local publication REALESTATE UPDATE.Remember, “shop locally ” can also mean shopping at
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Mike Baker, PublisherVenture Guelph Publications Ltd.Guelph, Ontario [email protected]
As part of its commitment to always stayingfresh, local marketing firmMacMillan MarketingGroup is introducing a new look and name: TheLetter MMarketing.The company launched its new brand at the
Guelph Farmer’s Market in late March, collectingdonations of fresh food forWyndhamHouseand theWelcome In Drop-In Centre, and invit-ing people to talk about what they feel is “fresh”about Guelph--input they’ll later share usingsocial media.While ownership of the company and its core
marketing, communications and branding serv-ices will not change, this spring marks theagency’s 10-year anniversary as MacMillanMarketing Group, creating a perfect milestone tomove the company forward.“Changing to The Letter M was an obvious
evolution, as the previous brand’s iconic “M”wasa familiar cornerstone”, says DougMacMillan,president. The bold new identity is more reflec-tive of today’s high-impact, uncomplicatedgraphic design and builds on the agency’s repu-tation as a leading boutique branding agency.
Locally, the firm is known for recognizablebrands such as the City of Guelph,SmithValeriote Law Firm and Guelph GeneralHospital.MacMillan says it was an interesting exercise to
turn the tables and be the firm’s own client.“Rather than make this a ‘top down’ decision,
in order to embrace fresh thinking we put our-selves in the hands of two of the younger genera-tion of marketers we have working with us,” hesays. “We applaud the efforts of all our staffthrough this process, but particularly acknowl-edge DannyWilliamson and Blake Stevenson forguiding us so skillfully and encouraging us tolook at the new brand in a different way, rightdown to the name.We think they hit it out of thepark.”“We look different now, but our philosophies
are the same as they’ve always been,” says CathyMacMillan, the company’s chief operating officerand co-owner. “The Letter M is still about beingfresh and focused in everything we do. And it’sabout having fun, while doing good things tohelp others.”
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• Guelph’s first hospital bed was openedin 1861 followed by:
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340 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph
Units of 2,500 SF of commercial space available in high-traffic area. Up-to 7,500 SF of contiguous space available. Easy access to Hanlon Expressway. Ideal for restaurant, office or service establishments. Minimum Rent: $9.00/SF.
50 Cork Street East, Guelph
Approx. 1,150 SF of second storey office space available in professional building. Located downtown Guelph within walking distance to all downtown amenities (ie: banks, restaurants, etc.). Across from Cork Street municipal parking lot. On-street parking also available. Minimum Rent: $8.50/SF.
485 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph
2,160 SF available in plaza located at Woodlawn Road and Silvercreek Parkway. Easy access from Hanlon Expressway. Ample free on-site parking. Minimum Rent: $11.00/SF.
15 Surrey Street West, Guelph
Approx. 2,537 SF available in professional service plaza. Free on-site parking. Close to downtown amenities. On bus-route. Located next to established medical centre. Ideal for professional/medical office. Minimum Rent: $14/SF.
21 Malcolm Road, Guelph
8,320 SF freestanding industrial building for sale conveniently located with easy access to Guelph and Waterloo Region markets. Features approx. 2,000 SF of finished office space. Three drive-in loading doors (one with internal leveler). 16’ clear ceiling height. 400 Amp electrical service. Paved, fenced-in yard. Asking Price: $950,000.00.
40 Taggart Street, Guelph
Approx. 1,950 SF clean industrial unit for lease in professionally managed industrial mall. Approx. 350 SF office area with mezzanine. 16’ clear ceiling height, radiant heating, 12’ x 14’ drive-in door. Minimum Rent: $5.75/SF.
10 Kingsmill Avenue, Guelph
+/- 35,500 SF industrial space for lease in centrally located building. Features 17’ clear ceiling height, 2 dock-level and 2 drive-in loading doors. Includes approx. 3,800 SF of office space. Minimum Rent: $3.75/SF.
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The2012Womenof DistinctionGalawill be held this year onMay3.The event recognizeswomenwhodoanoutstanding jobofcontributing to the community andadvancing the status of women.Also a fundraiser for theYMCA–YWCAof Guelphprograms,Womenof Distinction supportsTAPPS (TeenageParents Program),Encore andotherYWCA initiatives.This year’sHonouraryChair isMaureenMancuso,Provost andVice-PresidentAcademic,andProfessor of Political Science at theUniversity of Guelph.Agraduate ofMcMasterUniversity (BA),CarletonUniversity (MA) andNuffieldCollege,Oxford (DPhil),herprimary research interests includepolitical ethics andpolitical cor-ruption, comparative institutions,political leadership,andAmericanpolitics.Shehas served as a consultant to theCanadianHouse ofCommonson legislative codes of conduct and conflict of interest,andprovided commentary in local andnationalmedia.The 2012 Nominees are:Young WomenShireen NobleGracen JohnsonOlivia Borkosky
Business, Labour,the Professions& EntrepreneursLeanne BallardRoxanne ForemanLucie Dube
Arts & CultureElizabeth Dent
Public SectorHeather KerrRosslyn BentleyAnita Macfarlane
Health, Wellness& RecreationKate VsetulaMelanie BowmanRaechelle DevereauxHelen Edwards
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Wagner-RiddleDr. Julie YagerLinda Hawkins
Education & TrainingEileen ClintonPatsy MarshallBeth BurnsSarah GarrettDr. Martha RogersDr. Elizabeth StoneDr. Linda MahoodErica Dell'Aquila
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If shoppers at Guelph's Stone Road Mall and motorists driving onEdinburgh Road have been doing a “double take” of the adjacentTalisman Square apartment building, they have good reason.For the past several months half of the 119-unit landmark has been
covered in scaffolding and plastic. “It's quite a sight to see all that scaffold-ing,” said Michael Balnar, COO of Balnar Management Ltd. of Guelph,which owns the building. “Over the years we have had some water pene-tration issues at the building and as they were discovered, we did theremedial work required to fix them.”As the building aged, the water began to take its toll and the company
decided to restore the entire exterior of the building. The multi-year,multi-million dollar project began over two years ago with discussions withengineers, architects, consultants and contractors, and the development of acomprehensive plan that would provide for permanent solutions.Over the past year, many apartments have received new patio doors,
windows and balcony membranes and sections of block walls and steellintels have been replaced. Crews are now preparing for the installationof a new exterior insulated finished system (EIFS).“EIFS, “ said Mr. Balnar, “will permanently stop all water leakage
issues, insulate the building and beautify the exterior. While we are veryexcited about how the building will look and its much-improved exteri-or integrity, we are also heartened by the very positive support given thisproject by our tenants.”“Although we have tried to accommodate and work with our resi-
dents, there is no question this is a long and somewhat inconvenientprocess for them,” said Kay Fitzpatrick, Senior Building Manager forBalnar Management Ltd. “Their patience and positive input is greatlyappreciated.”
According to Mr. Balnar, there is another story to be told about theproject. “We are managing this project ourselves, and with a few excep-tions, the work is being done by our own employees.”
The company has hired “co-op” students from the building tradesprograms at Conestoga College, along with other young people whowant to gain experience in the building industry. According to ProjectManager Dwight Feltham, “This is a complex and multi-faceted projectwhich provides a great deal of real-time experience to these youngpeople, something they cannot learn in the classroom.We are pleasedthat we can provide an opportunity for students and young people tolearn on the job. They are enthusiastic and eager to work and learn. It's awin-win for all of us.”
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Don’t miss out on theseUPCOMING EVENTS
Open HouseGuelph Chamber of Commerceand Innovation GuelphTuesday May 8, 2012 4:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.111 Farquhar Street, 3rd Floor Reception at Inno-vation Guelph
Business After FiveArc Industries, Community Living GuelphWellingtonTuesday April 24, 2012 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.8 Royal Rd.
Lunch & Learn“When toTakeYour Company Public”Wednesday May 9, 2012 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Cutten Fields 190 College Avenue East
Breakfast Academy“How to FindYourTop 50 Clients”Friday May 18, 2012 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Holiday Inn Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre
Business After FiveBarzottiWoodworking Ltd. Tuesday May 22, 20125:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.2Watson Road South
Pulse on Innovation Breakfast“A Panel Discussion on HumanCapital Innovations”Thursday May 24, 2012 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre50 Stone Rd.W.
Chamber Pub NightDiana DowntownMonday May 28, 20125:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.141Wyndham Street North
Chamber Pub NightHoliday Inn Guelph Hotel & Conference CentreMonday June 18, 20125:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.601 Scottsdale Drive
Business After FiveGuelph Civic MuseumTuesday June 26, 20125:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.52 Norfolk Street
2012 Guelph Awards of Excellence GalaThursday June 28, 20125:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre
Spring is a time of change and renewal in nature and for ourChamber. At our Annual General Meeting we unveiled a plan toreturn the Chamber of Commerce offices to a more central loca-tion in Guelph. This brings us closer to City Hall, the University ofGuelph and the Downtown Guelph Business Association.We haveestablished a number of great working relationships with theseorganizations and being closer will improve our communicationsand partnerships.The move to our new office at 111 Farquhar Street is complete
and our Chamber staff is settling in. You are invited to our openhouse Tuesday May 8th from 4 to 8 to look around and see thenew space.With our new space there are opportunities for Cham-ber members to use the available meeting rooms. Please ask atthe Chamber office for details.We welcome past and future mem-bers of the Chamber to drop in to see how we can help you andyour business.We crown our Chamber’s year of events and activities with the
Guelph Awards of Excellence Gala Thursday June 28th at theDelta Guelph. The Awards Gala celebrates the achievements andcontributions made to our community by different organizationsand people in Guelph. There are three ways you can get involved.The first way you get involved is contacting the chamber officeand nominating a worthy company or organization in Guelph foran award. Nominate your own company if you like! The secondway to get involved is through sponsorship. Sponsorship of amajor event like the Gala is a great way to raise your companiesprofile in the community.Finally get your tickets early and join us for this great commu-nity event.The start of our 2012 - 2013 year provides opportunities foryou to get involved in your Chamber.We are looking for Cham-ber members to join our working committees.We need engaged
people to help our membershipand marketing, advocacy, programs,workplace development, technology,industrial and career pathwayscommittees serve our Chambermembers even better. Volunteeringon a committee requires aninvestment of one to two hours amonth of your to bring value toour members.At this time of year the
Chamber of Commerce Board ofDirectors undergoes renewal as well.We have four openings onour Board that go to the membership for election this June.These Board positions are for a two year term. If you, orsomeone you know, has an interest in running for a position onour Board please contact the office or a member of the Boardand they will help you with the nomination process.After nominations close we present the full slate of
eligible candidates to our Chamber membership for election tothe Board. I urge you to invest a few moments to consider thecandidates and vote for the candidates who represent you andyour concerns. This is your opportunity to choose a board thatwill represent you and your business.Getting involved in the Chamber or other community group is
an eye opening experience. Though active involvement in ourcommunity we are presented with an opportunity to invest timelearning about the people and organizations here in Guelph.You will be pleasantly surprised by the breadth and depth oftalent in available locally and the passion these people have tomake Guelph “THE PLACE” to live and do business in.
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NewMembersAMG Appliances111 Watson Road South Units 1-2, Guelph, ON N1L 1E4www.amgappliances.com
atWork Office Interiors545 Thompson Drive, Cambridge, ON N1T 2K7 www.atworkofficeinteriors.ca
Celebrating Sophia540 Victoria Road North, Guelph, ON N1E 6Z4 (519) 821-5140
Collaborative Structures Limited6683 Ellis Road, Cambridge, ON N3C 2V4 www.collaborativestructures.com
Comoldco Corporation137 Arrow Road, Guelph, ON N1K 1S8 www.comoldco.com
CrossFit Guelph Inc.45 Dawson Road Unit 4A, Guelph, ON N1H 3A8 www.crossfitguelph.com
Eden Energy Equipment Ltd.600 - 945A Southgate Dr., Guelph, ON N1L 0B9 www.edenenergy.com
Empowerment MattersGuelph, ON www.empowermentmatters.com
Eramosa Dental Arts222 Eramosa Road, Suite 1, Guelph, ON N1E 2M4 www.eramosadental.com
First Data2630 Skymark Avenue Suite 500, Mississauga, ON L4W 5A4www.firstdata.com
Focus on Nature123 Woolwich Street 2nd Floor, Guelph, ON N1H 3V1 www.focusonnature.ca
Fox Seeds111 Farquhar Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3N4(226) 820-1487
The Gardener - GuelphP.O. Box 31005, Guelph, ON N1H 8K1 www.HireTheGardener.com
Guelph ContemporaryDance Festival123 Woolwich Street 2nd Floor, Guelph, ON N1H 3V6 www.guelphdance.ca
Guelph Hiking Trail ClubP.O. Box 1, Guelph, ON N1H 6J6 www.guelphhiking.com
Guelph Nissan Infiniti805 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, ON N1K 1E9www.guelphinfinitinissan.com
HumanSystems® Incorporated111 Farquhar Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3N4 www.humansys.com
Inspirah PropertyManagement Ltd.6A-449 Laird Road, Guelph, ON N1G 4W1 www.inspirah.com
JMT TrainingGuelph, ON (519) 767-0678
John Wills Photography47 Brentwood Drive, Guelph, ON N1H 5M6 www.johnwillsphotography.com
LMS PROLINK Ltd. -Upper Grand Office 5420Highway 6 North Unit B36, Guelph, ON N1H 6J2 www.lms.ca
LuminesceGuelph, ON www.luminesce.camomstown Guelph11 Lindsay Court, Guelph, ON N1E 6S9 guelph.momstown.ca
Motion Forward Coaching Co.Guelph, ON www.motionforward.com
Pinetree Pet Care Centre5951 Highway 6, RR 5, Guelph, ON N1H 6J2 www.pinetreepetcarecentre.com
Red Cell Innovation Inc.P.O. Box 31033, Guelph, ON N1H 8K1two-red-cells.com
Selected Bioproducts Inc.6 - 558 Massey Road, Guelph, ON N1K 1B4 www.horseherbs.com
Smart Betty304 Stone Road West Unit 535, Guelph, ON N1G 4W4 www.guelph.smart-betty.com
Sutton Auto Collision21 Elora Street, Guelph, ON N1H 2X7 www.suttonautocollision.com
Trillium Waldorf School540 Victoria Road North, Guelph, ON N1E 6Z4www.trilliumwaldorfschool.com
Troll Bridge Creek Inc.212 George Street P.O. Box 743, Arthur, ON N0G 1A0 www.trollbridgecreek.ca
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Member Profile–KnappsOpen year round, Knapp’s Country Market has been a member of the Guelph community since 2003. In1998 a small farm was purchased by Roger Knapp, which he transformed in to a 1200 square foot countrymarket and bakery in 2003. Seeing a growing de-mand for a larger space, several years later the mar-ket was transformed in to a 10,000 square footmarket and restaurant. Knapp’s Country Market,which still includes a bakery, now features lakesidedining, an ice cream parlour, local fruits and pro-duce, local meats and dairy, natural and gluten freeproducts, children’s play area and a nursery withlocal plants and flowers. Committed to supportingthe local economy, Knapp’s Country Market sells awide variety of local products and ingredients inthe restaurant. Knapp’s Country Market is commit-ted to bringing you the best! Buy local, buy fresh atKnapp’s.
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Time: 6:30 to 8:00pm secondWednesday of monthPlace: Innovation Guelph, 3rd Floor, 111Farquhar– across the tracks from Transit TerminalHosted by:Guelph Chamber of CommerceHosted for: Guelph Small Business CommunityFees:Attendance at 10 meetings included in annualGuelph Chamber membership fee. First meeting iscomplimentary.Format:• Short success story from local business –
10 minutes• Attendee input on business topics to be discussed
using posting board (examples of themes below)– 15 minutes
• Mentor/facilitator led table discussions based onestablished topics. There are expected to be 5 ta-bles of discussion – 50 minutes
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Goals:Discuss your challenges in business to draw fromgroup experience. Connect to local support usinglocal businesses or referral suggestions. The objec-tive is to:• Increase sales revenue and profits for small busi-
nesses/SME’s in Guelph• Give small business owners another resource for
timely, relevant responses to their needs• Increase employment in SME’s• Increase business to business connections to con-
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Saskatoon, Regina, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Toronto,Markham, andMontréal. The firm offersa complete range of business, advocacy and personal legal services to corporations, financial institu-tions, entrepreneurs, governments, not-for-profit organizations and individuals.Miller Thomson enjoys a reputation as one of Canada’s most respected national business law
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Given that the pension income splitting provi-sions under the Income Tax Act permit couplesto split their pension income (to take advantageof using each partners’ exemptions and to real-locate incomes) once their RRSP plans are rolledover into a RRIF the question as to whether thebenefit of using a spousal RRSP as a tax plan-ning tool is has been raised by some individuals.
There are still, however, some instances inwhich the use of spousal RRSP plans can offersome advantages. They are as follows:• The use of spousal plans permits income
splitting at any age. This can be done at anytime that the attribution rules don’t apply. If aspousal contribution has not been made inthe current year or two previous calendaryears, any withdrawal from the plan will betaxed to your partner. Because the attributionrules use calendar years it is best to make suchcontributes within the calendar year asopposed to waiting for the first 60 days of thefollowing year to minimize the waiting periodto affect the technique.
• The use of spousal plans is not restricted to50% as is the new income splitting rules. Afterage 65 you can split up to 50% of your RRIFincome with your spouse but with spousalplans the taxpayer determines the amount ofincome to split when deciding how much tocontribute to the spousal plan.
• If you have a younger partner you can benefitfrom contributing to a spousal plan until heor she reaches age 71 (providing one still hasRRSP eligibility). As well incomes from thespousal contributions can be delayed untilafter the spouse’s 71st birthday.
• If one has unused RRSP room at death and
the spouse was not yet 71estate taxes can be reducedby making a spousal con-tribution.Thus, there are still good
reasons to consider the con-tinued use of spousal RRSP plans. But, keep inmind that as opposed to just using currentincome splitting rules that a spousal contribu-tion does become the property of thespouse if there is a real transfer of assets.Again I encourage you to consult with youradvisor prior to implementing any tax or invest-ment plans.
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Spousal RRSP Plans–are theystill useful? by John Moran
If you are a business owner then the followingtax planning strategy should be considered asan integral part of your estate plan as it mayresult in the avoidance or reduction of sub-stantial probate fees.Probate is the legal process of having aWill
validated by the Court and it also confirms anindividual’s appointment as an Estate Trustee.If probate is required then the Court charges afee known as “estate administration tax”(EAT) which must be paid at the time theapplication is made.The EAT is calculated on the entire value of
the estate (subject to certain exceptions) as atthe date of death. In Ontario, EAT is calculat-ed using the following formula: $5 per $1,000on the first $50,000 plus $15 per $1,000 onthe value over $50,000.However, probate is notalways required in order to deal with the assetsin an estate and shares in a private corporationare one of the exceptions referred to above.The use of a multipleWill strategy in order
to minimize probate taxes was sanctioned bythe Ontario Court in the case of GranovskyEstate v Ontario (1998). The strategy is fairlystraightforward and is financially beneficialfor business owners. Basically, the testator (theperson making theWill) signs oneWill(known as the PrimaryWill) that is limited toassets for which probate is required such asbank and investment accounts. A secondWill
(known as the SecondaryWill) is signed that is limit-ed to assets for which pro-bate is not required such asprivate corporation shares.Upon the death of the testator, the Estate
Trustees only submit the PrimaryWill forprobate and accordingly, probate fees are onlypayable on those assets dealt with under thePrimaryWill. The SecondaryWill is neversubmitted by the Estate Trustees for probateand EAT is not paid on those assets dealt withby the SecondaryWill. For example, if yourshares in a private corporation are worth$2,000,000 at the time of your death, then theuse of a multipleWill strategy will save yourestate approximately $30,000.00 in EAT.This strategy is just one possible estate-plan-
ning tool that may be used in order to mini-mize taxes and fees payable by your estate. It isimportant to remember that estate planningdoes not work on a one-size-fits-all basis. Adetailed review by an estate-planning special-ist of your personal and financial circum-stances is necessary to develop a comprehen-sive estate plan that achieves your individualestate planning goals.
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children with development disabilities. Since2003, citizens of East Wellington with specialneeds have had the chance to attend a day pro-gram in Erin. Provided by CLGW, the EastWellington ARC Industries Program currentlyprovides services and support to 28 people,however only 16 can attend at a time, due tospace. With an additional waiting list,CLGW felt it was time to move out of therented space.The $1.1 million Capital
Campaign will provide fundsto build a 5,000 square footwheelchair accessible facility.The single-storey structurewill permit ARC Industries toincrease work opportunitiesand enhance programs whilebetter meeting the demand
for service in the Erin and Hillsburgh area.The new building will allow for education,
work, therapy and life skills options, and recre-ation opportunities for local adults with adevelopment disability. Plus, the 1500 squarefoot community room will be available for useby other community groups, organizationsand clubs.CLGW does not receive provincial funding
for this project and everyone involvedappreciates the community support. For moreinformation on the campaign visitwww.clgw.ca or call 519-824-2480 x260(Guelph) or 519-833-0399 (Erin).
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closed bond credit union caters to a specificgroup.With the more common open bond creditunion anyone can become a member by purchas-ing one share for a small nominal fee. The mem-bership gives you the ability to vote or run for theboard of directors.The primary profits of any financial institution
come from the difference in interest rates paid toinvestors and interest rates charged to borrowers.The margin between the two has to be highenough to cover operating costs, however, howthose profits are allocated differs between banksand credit unions.Banks are businesses owned by third party
shareholders and therefore are expected to returnprofits to the owners. Since the purpose of a bankis to make money, decisions are made in a certainway and are generally driven by the bottom line.“The primary goal of a credit union is to meet
the common needs of the members,” says CatheLovell, Branch Manager for Meridian. “A creditunion can be profitable, however those profits areturned back into the business to improve services,provide lower rates for borrowers, and to give backhigher rates on investments.”As a co-operative, credit unions are very com-
munity based and surplus profits are oftenreturned to the community through the supportof local projects and fundraising initiatives.The control structure of banks and credit unions
vary in that bank boards are controlled by themajority shareholders. Credit union boards areelected by the members under the democraticprinciple of one member, one vote. “As a co-opera-tive, credit unions keep the focus on the commonneeds of many members not the capital needs of afew,” adds Lovell.“By not having third party requirement for prof-
its, we often have more time to get to know ourmembers on a more personal level and understandtheir needs,” says Lovell. “We have local decisionmaking powers and while each branch is consis-tent in policies, each branch team can adapt totheir specific group of members.”While banks operate under federal regulations,
credit unions currently operate under provincial leg-islation.With 253,000members across Ontario,Meridian branches do not cross provincial borders.A central trade association supports the co-
operation of individual credit unions.While creditunions are unique to their province, most belongto THE EXCHANGE® ATM Network, whichallows members to access no-fee ATM machinesacross Canada and beyond, and to make depositswhere their specific branch doesn’t exist – all forno-charge. A new APP makes it easy for clients tofind ATM locations. As with any financial institu-tion, members also have access to online andphone banking.Meridian’s roots go back to 1949 when Father
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ing Guelph Community Credit Union. Ten yearslater it became the GuelphWellington CreditUnion with three locations in the Guelph area. Tokeep up with technology and changing require-ments of members Meridian Credit Union wascreated with the merge of Niagara, Hepco andGuelphWellington in 2006.Later this year Meridian will finalize a merger
with DesJardins Credit Union (formerly TheOntario Savings Office), resulting in five locationsin the Guelph area, and making them the largestcredit union in Ontario with 63 locations, and thethird largest in Canada.
Over the next five issuesBusiness Venture willprofile a local co-operativewithin our community, tocelebrate the United Nationsdeclaration of 2012 as theInternational Year ofCo-operatives.
corporations,” says Cathe Lovell, BranchManager for Meridian Credit Union in Guelph.“Bringing this learning model into the curriculum of civics or business classes in highschools, will give students an optional model for operating a business.”“We think that the time is right. Consumers are open to learning about a different way of
doing business,” adds Lovell. “There has been so much backlash recently to the huge profitsand rich executive compensation programs of corporations. People are receptive to a way ofdoing business that is more egalitarian. The co-operative is a very successful model that is sus-tainable and works well for communities, families, and society in general.”The International Year of the Co-operative will help to kick-off the All 4 Each program, along
with many others across the country.The more members that use a co-op the more everyone benefits; therefore it is in everyone’s
best interest to use it and promote it. Raising public awareness of co-operatives and theeconomic and social contribution of the co-operative business model will continue to helpcommunities achieve sustainable growth.
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It is hard to miss the massive TimHortons ware-house at the south end of Southgate Drive. Built in2005 and fully operational by 2006, the facility is inoperation 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week, andemploys 450 people including warehouse and officestaff, and drivers. This fully-automated, 8,782,381cubic foot warehouse only takes up 155,000 squarefeet of land thanks to a 100-foot tall dry goodswarehouse. It serves between 1,200 and 1,300 TimHortons locations in Ontario, receiving everythingfrom frozen and refrigerated items, to dry goods,small goods, creamers, and uniforms.Approximately 60,000 cases of product movethrough the facility every day.The TimHortons warehouse was built with envi-
ronmental sustainability in mind andMaintenanceManager, Ken Bohill, is always on the lookout forways to improve the sustainability of the operation.When he heard about energy conservation incentiveprograms available through Guelph Hydro and theOntario Power Authority (OPA), he contactedGuelph Hydro to learn more.“Guelph Hydro wasinstrumental in helping in the process,” he says. “It’svital to have that partnership if you’re going to get itright.”Guelph Hydro Key Accounts Manager, Giorgio
Boccalon, toured the facility with Ken to assessopportunities and ensure that the right choices weremade to help reduce the energy consumption of thefacility. It turned out that lighting provided some ofthe greatest opportunities for savings.Under the saveONenergy RETROFIT
PROGRAMOM, TimHortons installed occupancysensors in offices and bathrooms and in the drygoods warehouse. “The sensors made the biggestdifference on the second and third floors of thewarehouse,” says Ken.“Those floors are only used bypeople for two hours a day, but the lights were on allday and night.”After installing sensors, the lightsautomatically dim after 10 minutes of inactivity.Ken also knew there was potential to save electrici-
ty in the cooling towers, which run continuously. Byinstalling Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), he was
able to reduce fan speed and consumption for eachunit. In fact, the savings were far greater than theoriginal estimate.As a result of these changes, Tim Hortons cut their
energy demand load for this operation by 265 kilo-watts and electricity consumption by more than twomillion kilowatt-hours. This resulted in a rebate ofjust over $74,000 from the OPA through theRETROFIT PROGRAM.This year, Tim Hortons is looking at installing
LED lights in their freezer. “The LEDs will help ussave energy not only in lighting but also in the effi-ciency of our freezers because they don’t emit thesame heat as traditional bulbs, which will help thefreezer keep things cool,” says Ken.Since 2007, Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc.
has provided more than $1.3 million in OPA incen-tives for retrofit projects to businesses in Guelph.The RETROFIT PROGRAM is offered through
local electricity distribution companies like GuelphHydro and funded by the Ontario Power Authority,providing businesses with substantial financialincentives for replacing existing equipment withhigh-efficiency equipment and for installing newcontrol systems that will improve the efficiency ofoperational procedures and processes.Local businesses interested in conducting their
own retrofit project are encouraged to contactGuelph Hydro for direction on how to proceed. Formore information about the RETROFIT PROGRAM,visit www.guelphhydro.saveonenergy.ca or contactMark Britton at Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc.at 519-822-1750 (ext. 2240) or via email [email protected].
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Tim Hortons receives more than $74,000 inincentives for energy upgradessubmitted by Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc.
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space for approximately 100 staff personnel. The facility is all onone level, providing a fully accessible and barrier-free space toaccommodate everyone. Located closer to the downtown core, thenew building has easier access for clients to bus routes and otherlocal municipal and government offices.”Everyone who worked on this project including the construction
company, architect, and staff were committed to building a wel-coming space for children, youth, and families,” said ExecutiveDirector Daniel Moore.“The new space offers a great work envi-ronment for our staff as well as the many partners we have in theGuelph/Wellington community.”The governments of Canada and Ontario each contributed $1.37
million to the project through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund aspart of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. Family and Children’sServices of Guelph andWellington County contributed the balanceof the total expansion cost of $4.33 million.“Ensuring the safety and well-being of residents, and boosting
local economies, are two of our government’s top priorities,” saidMichael ChongMember of Parliament forWellington-HaltonHills, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel,Minister ofTransport, Infrastructure and Communities. “We are proud to haveinvested in the renovation of this facility–an important project thatcreated local jobs and will serve the needs of vulnerable childrenand families in this region now, and in the future.”Family and Children’s Services, also known as the local children’s
aid society, has been providing support to vulnerable children,youth and families for over 100 years. The organization responds toover 3,000 requests for service each year and conducts over 1,500child protection investigations per year. At any given time theFamily Services Department works with about 400 families and hasparental responsibility for about 200 children who live in their care.Providing services that meet the individual needs of children,
youth and families during times of crisis, the organization also pro-
vides counseling and services to prevent child abuse and neglect.Family & Children’s Services continues to have a location presencein the Shelldale Centre in Guelph and through the full-service facil-ity in Elora.For more information visit www.fcsgw.org
The Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium hosts Ribfestyear after year to enormous community response.The group relies on the generosity and strength ofGuelph’s business community to provide valuableresources that ensure the event is a success!Partnering with Ribfest is a great way for your
business to be profiled at Guelph’s favourite festi-val. Here is how your sponsorship dollars work:• Your funds help offset the costs of putting on a
community party for 50,000 or more commu-nity members.
• The money raised at Ribfest is dispersed tolocal community Charities.
• You strengthen your community by helpingthose in need and by providing a great com-munity festival.
Join as a sponsor of Ribfest at a level that suits you:
Amigo Sponsors - $500• Your company name listed as a sponsor in the Ribfest
supplement• Your company name and logo included on Ribfest
website• Company name displayed at the entrance to the park
• Receive two delicious 1/2 rack meals.• Your company mentioned in the press release thank-
ing sponsors.
Bronze Sponsors - $1,250• All the benefits of Amigo sponsorship plus:• Your company may display its own banner on
Ribfest fencing• 10 delicious 1/2 rack meals.
Silver Sponsor - $2,500• All of the benefits of Bronze sponsorship plus:• Your company name and logo included in all
advertisements• Radio promotion announcing your company’s
participation• Your company name and logo prominently displayed
at the park• Access to Corporate VIP area with exclusive
bar service• 15 delicious 1/2 rack meals.• Sponsorship acknowledgement plaque.
Gold Sponsor - $5,000• All of the benefits of Silver sponsorship plus:
• Exclusivity: No other similar sponsor• Your company name, logo, and web link included on
Rotary’s Ribfest website• Your company logo prominently displayed on all
advertisements and posters• Invitation to opening ceremonies and luncheon• Your company name prominently displayed at the
park and on stage• Judge position for “Best Ribs” Contest (The Toby
Awards)• Receive up to 25 delicious 1/2 rack meals.
Platinum Sponsor - $10,000• All the gold sponsor benefits listed plus:• One of the 3 days will be designated in your company
name.• Additional signage on your designated day• Additional judge seating at “Best Ribs” contest.• Receive up to 50 delicious 1/2 rack meals.• Want greater community impact for your business?
Add a vendor booth for only $500 more.
Ready to be part of this great event? Contact:[email protected]
New facilities for Family and Children’s Services in Guelph and Wellington County
Ribfest--Guelph's favourite festival returns for it's fifteenth year
The science of dentistry has changed greatly over the years. It hasbecome obvious that themouth cannot be looked at as a separate enti-ty. Good dental health becomes a part of an overall physical health.Body balance andwell-being are both part of good oral health.Dental health is a positive relationship between four areas. Those
areas are the heart of our problems or success.When a person’s generalhealth and immune system is compromised, their stress level isincreased due to lack of rest, or there’s a presence of active or chronicdiseases, the bacteria and viruses can produce cavities and gumdisease,which can spread easier and causemore damage to surrounding areas.Stress or sickness can lower a person’s ability to fight infections.
Therefore, the personmay end upwith cancer sores or cold sores, thesaliva flowwill diminish and the bacteria,which cause gumdisease orcavities,will flourish as a result.A lack of proper nutrition andwater intake, poor oral hygiene and
increase of habits like clenching, grinding and addition of alcohol andsmocking will also have a negative effect on the dental health.On the other hand, dental problems can also affect general health.
One of themost studied areas is gum disease being a risk factor forCardio-vascular disease, poorly controlled diabetes and low birthweightbabies.Another area that dentists have just started to learn about is thelink between the size of our jaws, breathing through themouth not the
nose, andObstructive SleepApnea.OSA is a dan-gerous chronic disease,which can increase the likeli-hood of heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressureand other life threatening conditions.By combining the work of dentists and other pro-
fessionals like physicians, chiropractors, osteopaths, naturopaths etc.wecan assess, treat and respect the human body as a whole and domuchbetter on preventing problems from arising.Dr. Lucia Ambrochi, DDS, West Hills Dentistry, 519-824-2966, orwww.DentistryWestHills.com
Pictured at the Grand Opening are from left to right:Daniel Moore, Liz Sandals and Brendan Soye.
Dental health and well-being by Dr. Lucia Ambrochi
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