Congratulations to all of our winners for setting the bar so high. With more than 15,000 businesses of every nature in Durham Region, what a privilege it is to be named by our readers as the region’s best! What an achievement to top the region’s best Restaurant or Golf Course when there are so many to choose from. We’d like to extend special thanks to all of our readers who took the time to vote for their favourites. It really makes … [Read more...]
Exercise your Twitter muscles to promote your business
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Sue Sutcliffe Social media tweeps were atwitter in December when micro-blogging giant Twitter rolled out hot new features. Slimmed down and buffed up, new Twitter introduces business-minded expansions, including network-building tools, media embeds and—at long last—the Twitter brand page. Ready to make the twitterverse work for you? Connect with new tweeps The aptly-named Connect tab organizes your Twitter conversations, tracking … [Read more...]
Durham Tourism introduces monthly Creative Social
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Creative-minded people in Durham Region have a new opportunity to collaborate and share ideas at the Creative Social, a new monthly event being introduced by Durham Tourism. Held on the last Thursday of every month in rotating local municipalities, the Creative Social aims to connect creative people to discuss opportunities for collaboration and new business in Durham Region. The first Creative Social took place on January 26 at 7 p.m. at … [Read more...]
Exploring the new Board of Trade president’s mandate
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Glenn Hendry After decades of watching Queen’s Park handing out billions of dollars to other regions in the GTA for major infrastructure projects, new Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade President Gary Strange believes Durham Region is finally going to get its due. “It’s our turn,” said Strange, an insurance broker and 30-year Pickering resident who took over the leadership reigns January 26. “We’ve earned the attention, we’ve … [Read more...]
Target is poised for impact
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
By Glenn Hendry At least one Zellers outlet in Oshawa – and possibly two others - will carry the Target banner next year after the Minneapolis retail giant released its latest master list for its grand push into Canada. Target – Walmart’s biggest rival in the U.S. – will welcome customers at Five Points Mall next summer, with hiring for 150 to 200 employees to begin later this year. The retail chain had already announced it will … [Read more...]
Book review: PERSUASION A New Approach to Changing Minds by Arlene Dickinson
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
REVIEWED BY DOROTHEA HELMS Most Canadians recognize Arlene Dickinson as the female force on CBC Television’s popular show “Dragon’s Den,” holding her own as she competes for deals with her powerful male co-stars. This marketing expert is also owner and CEO of Venture Communications (recognized repeatedly as one of the 50 best-managed companies in Canada), and she has been ranked as one of Canada’s Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs by … [Read more...]
Whitby Chamber to host Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year at inaugural Connect.Women event
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Founder and President of The Bargains Group, Jody Steinhauer was our first choice in choosing a keynote speaker for our Connect.Women event, explains Teresa Shaver, Chamber Member Services Manager. If an entrepreneur builds their success on making the most of every opportunity, then Jody truly embraces the entrepreneurial spirit and we cannot wait for her to share her experiences and wealth of knowledge with our local business women”. Jody … [Read more...]
Board of Trade Welcomes 2012 Governing Council Gary Strange Named President
January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT) inducted its 2012 governing Council Thursday night, naming Gary Strange, of First Durham Insurance and Financial as 2012 President. Mr. Strange was sworn in along with members of the Board's 2012 Council, who took the oath of office administered by Durham Regional Chair Roger Anderson. The ceremonies were once again held at Deer Creek Golf Clubs in Ajax. The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of … [Read more...]
Steve Curry of 411.ca lends marketing expertise to Grandview Children’s Foundation
January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Steve Curry, president and CEO of 411.ca, Canada's Local Search Engine, has joined t he board of directors of Grandview Children's Foundation. Based in Oshawa, Ont., the charity raises funds for Grandview Children's Centreand Campbell Children's School, which help children and youth with special needs reach their full potential. "Steve not only has a passion for helping children with special needs, but also offers superior … [Read more...]
Local Broker Presented with Prestigious Award
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mr. Bryan Yetman, Chairman of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) has been awarded the ‘Wallace E. Wood Memorial Award.’ This award has only been presented to ten other recipients in the association’s ninety one year history. The “Wally Wood Award,” named in honour of IBAO Past President Wallce E. Wood, was created to recognize an individual who has dedicated themselves to the support and development of the … [Read more...]