BusinessonnectionsIssue 2Volume 2March 2011

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COMPANY PROFILE

The Engineering Sector in OrangevilleProfessional engineers are committed to enhancing the quality of life, safety and well-being ofCanadians. With over 65,000 engineers in Ontario and more than 160,000 across Canada,engineers affect our everyday life. It is no surprise then that this sector, along with other professional services, plays an important role in our community. Locally, three firms representthe engineering sector in Orangeville and all of them identify common reasons for locating theirfirms in the Town.

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a leader in engineering and science-based solutions. Witha primary focus on local municipalities and upper tier government across its 10 Canadianoffices, Burnside has also attracted a range of private sector and international clientele, withprojects completed across Canada, Africa, Central America and the Caribbean as well as SouthAmerica and Southeast Asia. The company began its operation in Orangeville in 1970 withstrong consideration for the lifestyle it provided for senior partners and staff. “We choseOrangeville because of the attractive location and the lifestyle it afforded us, both professionallyand for our families,” says John Burnside, president of Burnside. Today the company employs340 staff and maintains its corporate and largest office in Orangeville.

Triton Engineering Services Limited is a community based consulting firm which provides a widerange of civil engineering services. The business was established in Orangeville in 1964 and specializes in municipal engineering geared to small and medium sized municipalities.Orangeville’s central location in proximity to the company’s target markets has been a big assetaccording to Howard Wray, president of Triton. “Triton is a client-focused firm, and being closeand accessible to our clients is essential.” Mr. Wray also cites a stable and well-educated workforce as factors that have kept the company in its current location, adding “providing professional staff with opportunities to work close to home creates quality of life benefits.”

The newest engineering company to establish itself in Orangeville is Fluent Group ConsultingEngineers Inc. This young company has an impressive portfolio of clients and specializes indeveloping sustainable design solutions in the fields of building energy performance, water conservation, indoor environmental quality, material efficiency, and low-impact site development,including projects that qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Orangeville’s central location to customers across Ontario along with the lifestyle benefits, local amenities, and recreational opportunities were factors Founding Principal MichaelPelton also cited as important to the business.

Access to a highly educated workforce, international connections, low operating costs and sup-port networks, along with quality of life benefits are all factors that continue to contribute to thisregion’s success in attracting and retaining engineering and other related professional services.

R.J. Burnside & AssociatesCelebrates Longevity in Orangeville The Town of Orangeville extendshearty congratulations to R.J.Burnside & Associates on thecompany’s recent milestoneachievement of 40 years ofoperation in Orangeville.The company, started by BobBurnside at his kitchen table in1970, has grown substantiallyin the past 40 years. Son JohnBurnside assumed leadershipof the company in 2005 andtoday the firm’s Orangevillelocation serves as the compa-ny’s corporate headquarters and boasts additional officesthroughout Ontario and Manitoba as well as project offices inBarbados and Mozambique. Recognized as a leader in community infrastructure, Burnsideoffers conventional engineering disciplines as well as specializedexpertise in various technical fields including water resources,site remediation, energy efficiency, solid waste management,environmental impact assessment, geographic information systems, and geomatics. The business has flourished in part as a result of the values thatthe company embraces. Committed to quality, Burnside is a solution-oriented firm that focuses on efficient and sustainablesolutions and which remains dedicated to its customers andprojects from concept to completion. According to company President John Burnside, “Burnside is apeople-focused organization with an emphasis on honesty, respectand integrity and that hasn’t changed in 40 years.” As the employer of 340 professional engineers, scientists, techniciansand specialized support staff, John understands how important itis for his staff and community to represent these values on a day-to-day basis. “Orangeville is a good fit for Burnside. The values ofour organization also exist in the local community where adaptabil-ity, credibility and commitment to community are appreciated,”says John. “These values are transportable and have helpedBurnside to build credibility on an international level as well.” Business owners know that location matters and Orangeville’scentral location is also viewed as a big asset by the organization.According to John, “Orangeville is situated in the centre of ourclient markets, with substantial quality of life benefits. Withclients and offices to the north, south, east and west, Burnsideis able to offer a variety of options both locally and internationallyand that helps us to maintain a loyal workforce.”Burnside’s focus on customer relationships, along with the leadership, growth and management skills gleaned from years ofdeveloping best practices from a variety of industries, present anexcellent business model for success. To learn more about R.J. Burnside and Associates Ltd., visit the company’s website atwww.rjburnside.com.

March is“EngineeringMonth inOrangeville”Councillor Mary Rose proclaimed March 2011as “Engineering Month in Orangeville.” Theproclamation cites engineering as an importantsector of our local economy and acknowl-edges the reputation for innovation that professional engineers, engineering techniciansand technologists have contributed to our community. Joining Councillor Rose at the proclamationsigning are the Town of Orangeville’s Managing Director of Environmental & DevelopmentServices Doug Jones (left) and Director of Public Works Jack Tupling.

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FedDev Ontario InitiativesThe Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)was created as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan to support businesses andcommunities in southern Ontario. Now in its second year of operation, the Agencyhas launched a number of initiatives to place the southern Ontario region in astrong position to compete in the global economy.A number of business-related initiatives will be available to help achieve thesegoals:Applied Research and Commercialization – Aims to address the gap betweenresearch and commercialization in southern Ontario and encourage collaborationbetween small and medium-sized enterprises and post-secondary institutions.Technology Development Program – Provides financial support to encourageresearch and innovation organizations, the private sector, post-secondary institutions, and not-for-profit organizations to work together to accelerate thedevelopment of large-scale, advanced technologies.Scientists and Engineers in Business – Provides financial support to help recentgraduates and graduate students in the science, technology, engineering, and math-ematics fields develop business skills and to support the launch of their businesses.Investing in Business Innovation – Provides funding to boost private sectorinvestment in start-up businesses to accelerate the development of new products,processes and practices and bring them to market. Funding is also available forangel investor networks to attract and support the growth of angel investment funds.Prosperity Initiative – Encourages businesses, not-for-profit organizations andpost-secondary institutions in southern Ontario to undertake projects that will resultin a more competitive, diversified and productive regional economy.To find out more about FedDev Ontario and its initiatives, visit www.feddevontario.gc.ca or call 1-866-593-5505.

IN THE NEWSSearch Engine Optimization • March 23, 9 a.m.Canadians are very active Internet users and most of that use starts at a searchengine. In this e-business workshop, participants will learn how to use searchengines to make sure their websites get noticed. In addition to receiving anoverview of search engine optimization strategies and best practices, participantswill learn about researching and selecting key words to drive qualified traffic to their sites. Content development, in-page optimization, link building andtracking results will all be addressed in this informative event. Cost - $15.

Income Tax Planning for Small Business • March 30, 10 a.m.In this interactive session, a representative from the Canada Revenue Agency willprovide income tax information for unincorporated business owners. Self-employed individuals will learn valuable tips and essential rules for reporting business income and expenses, HST registration and filing requirements andrecord-keeping obligations to comply with federal income tax reporting. Free.

Low-Cost Marketing Strategies • April 19, 6:30 p.m.For entrepreneurs, creative thinking can be an important and effective marketingtool and successful small business owners are always looking for innovative andinexpensive ways to promote their businesses. Back by popular demand, in thissession participants will learn about different strategies that can be used to takecharge of their marketing without breaking the bank. Cost - $10.

Starting a Small Business • May 12, 6:30 p.m.In this session participants will learn about what is involved in starting a small business in Ontario, why a business plan is so important and what is involved indeveloping a successful business plan. This workshop will answer many start-upquestions and provide participants with the tools needed to begin working on theirown “road maps” to success. Cost - $10.

2011 Orangeville & Area Tourism Conference • June 8, 9 a.m.Building on a successful 2010 Tourism Conference, this year’s full day event willfeature an eye-opening keynote address by Theresa Syer, a leading expert in customer experience management. The quality of the experience is what mattersmost to customers and participants will learn how to provide unparalleled customer experiences that drive retention, loyalty and referrals from your customers. Cost - $25 (includes lunch).

Visit www.orangevillebusiness.ca to register online for these events.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2011 Summer Company ProgramFor the eighth exciting year, the Orangeville & AreaSBEC will partner with the Province of Ontario todeliver the 2011 Summer Company Program.Summer Company provides students with training,mentorship and awards of up to $3,000 to helpthem start and operate their own summer businesses. This program provides a great oppor-tunity for students aged 15-29 who are returning toschool in the fall to develop entrepreneurial skillswhile making money at the same time.To apply for the program, students can get startedby visiting www.ontario.ca/summercompany orcontacting the Orangeville & Area SBEC at 519-941-0440 Ext 2258 for more information.

Property and Building Search Tool isPractical and InteractiveAs part of the recent upgrades to the Town’s business website, a new databasewas launched under the tab “Available Properties and Buildings.” The databasefeatures a location map, photo of the property and detailed building and landinformation as well. This practical tool provides a great source of informationabout properties available within the Town of Orangeville, giving site selectorsgreater access to opportunities that exist. The new, comprehensive databaseenables site selectors to quickly review the land and buildings that are available within the Town of Orangeville and also enables real estate agents andproperty owners to submit updated information on the commercial and industrial properties that they have available for sale or lease. Check out thispopular resource by visiting www.orangevillebusiness.ca/property-search.

THINGS TO KNOW

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