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...]
When it comes to getting things clean, there’s no man better for the job than Ralph Wayne. Owner of Scrub-All Janitorial, Ralph has been in the cleaning industry for over 35 years. From offices to home carpets and upholstery, Scrub-All Janitorial gets the job done right. After years of focusing on commercial cleaning, Ralph has expanded Scrub-All Janitorial to include residential cleaning. In addition to cleaning services, he also offers … [Read more...]
By: Todd Skinner On November 25, leaders from all across Durham Region were treated to a presentation from World-Renowned Leadership Expert and author of 11 International Best Sellers, Robin Sharma. Sharma kicked off the first annual Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards (DATCA) - a new expression of corporate and civil citizenship in Durham Region, designed to engage creativity, innovation and collaboration in Durham Region’s business … [Read more...]
Durham Region’s creative economy was celebrated at the Durham Tourism Summit and Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards. Held in November at the Durham College/University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, the daylong event consisted of a marketplace of Durham Region businesses and organizations, a tourism industry speaker series, and the presentation of the inaugural Durham Art of Transition … [Read more...]
AJAX and WHITBY, ON (Dec. 1, 2011) - Thomas and Chase Professional Corporation will merge with Copetti and Company effective Dec. 1, 2011, combining the diverse experience of both organizations and creating a Durham-wide accounting firm with offices in Ajax and Whitby. The merged companies will operate as Copetti and Co. "Every accounting firm is as strong as its collective experience," says Kimberly Copetti, CA. "We know that our clients will … [Read more...]
By: Andrew Lawlor Durham Sustain Ability plans to launch phase three of their “We Have The Power” program in early 2012, but the organization needs a bit of your time to achieve this goal. DSA is a non-profit, environmental organization that focuses on the clean future of Durham Region. Their newest project entitled ‘We Have The Power’, which is planned to enter phase three sometime in 2011. The first phase was executed in 2006, and … [Read more...]
By: Colin McCarthy While it may appear to be bad news that compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act could be very costly for business, the great news is, it doesn’t have to be. Small steps can be taken right now! Today, however, the only standard that is looming for compliance is the Customer Service for the Disabled Standard (January 1, 2012). What is “Customer Service for the Disabled”? Is it not … [Read more...]
By Crystal Crimi, Whitby This Week Before packing your bags and moving, Nigel Foy wants people to first hop on over to Frogbox and check out his new business. The new owner of a Frogbox Durham franchise, Mr. Foy wants people to check out his environmentally friendly reusable plastic boxes for their move. “We are an alternative to cardboard moving boxes,” said Mr. Foy, who fell in love with the business idea after a January episode of … [Read more...]
By: Parvaneh Pessian OSHAWA -- At least 400 people are without jobs after a local call centre abruptly shut its doors early Friday morning, leaving workers without proper notice or their final pay cheques. IQT Solutions at 199 Wentworth St. E. in Oshawa, which provided customer service for Bell Canada, reportedly went bankrupt, prompting Bell to pull the plug on a contract with the company, according to former employees. “This morning … [Read more...]
By: Glenn Hendry It may have taken a bit longer than a few other towns in the GTA, but the taste buds of blue-collar, white-bread Oshawa have finally gone global. For most of the Motor City’s culinary timeline, burgers ruled, while international cuisine did not go far beyond Chinese food, pizza and perogies. Bereft of choice, its citizens either waited for the annual Fiesta cultural celebration or travelled beyond its borders for a taste … [Read more...]