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New Exciting Fundraising Program for
DHSBA!!
Bring in your used ink cartridges, laser cartridges and cell phones to each meeting (yes to the tradeshow too!) and place them in the specially marked box. You will be helping the environment and helping the DHSBA raise money for more social events and other exciting uses.
A special thank you to Debora Da Silva, of Oriana Financial Group of Canada, for being the first to contribute an item to the Think Recycle Box!!!
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DHSBA Embroidered Clothing
Fundraiser Clothing info
DHSBA Embroidered Clothing
As announced at the October meeting, the DHSBA is now going to have a series of clothing items featuring their logo available for sale. This is a fundraising effort. A portion of each sale is going to be donated to the association. To see what is available and to place your order, go to: www.inspiredimprints.ca/dhsba In order get the best pricing/ highest return rate, we will be holding all orders until there are 24 pieces. Check out the FAQ on the page listed above for more details. If you still have questions, post them in the forum and I'll be happy to answer them. This is also a good place to see how close to 24 we are!
Honey Turner
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Corporate Sponsors 
Visit Our Sponsors
Would you like this to be your business?
Give Pam a call at Tel:
(905) 986-1799
or Fax
(905) 986-1996
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Greetings DHSBA Members and Friends!
With November just days away, this month has really flown by. The DHSBA is returning to the Jubilee Pavilion for our Annual Tradeshow! Keep reading for information.
Wed. November 5th, 2008 at the Jubilee Pavilion
Parking is FREE
The Pavilion is wheelchair accessible.
FREE refreshments will be available.
December Our next regularly scheduled monthly meeting will be our "December Networking Extravaganza" on the first Wednesday of December, 7:00 to 9:00 pm (Registration 6:30 pm)
Location: Centennial Building - Whitby
416 Centre Street South, Whitby
L1N 4W2
905-668-5371
Don't forget... Bring some new business owners, people thinking of starting a business and established businesses that want to surround themselves with a great bunch of small business owners to learn and network!
Good Luck to everyone!
Reminder!! Everyone who is coming please go to the website and sign up. This is very important so we know how much food to order up! Sign up here
Did you Notice
There is no regular meeting in November. Where will everybody be the first Wednesday in November. Why, at the Trade Show of course!! We hope to see all of you, either showing your wares or showing your support.
Sincerely,
Ed Turner - Membership Director
Turner Clean & Services
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DHSBA New Member Forum
Some fun, some networking, DHSBA info
When choosing your username, we recommend that you use your first and last name.
Bring a new business owner or an established owner along with you for the first time.
Admission:
FREE for all members and other business owners in the community
Just what it is:
by Peter Cluff
A "forum" is an on-line community populated by common-minded people to give and receive information on a broad range of relevant topics. Your DHSBA Forum will act as a receptacle of information on a plethora of small business topics, from Managing Employee Issues to Making a Vehicle Lease/Purchase Decision. Every member of the Forum can weigh in on any topic and provide comments and insights into that subject. Forum members seeking answers to their questions can do one of three things: 1 Start a new discussion TOPIC by asking a leading question like "Does anyone know the easiest way to?" and add your reasons for asking the question, OR 2 Post a full TOPIC article introduced by a statement like "Here are the 5 benefits I get out of Networking. What are yours?" OR 3 Choose an existing TOPIC related to your question and read through it to find possible answers. If you don't find an answer immediately, post your questions within the TOPIC and follow the subsequent discussions for answers. At the end of the day, the Forum acts as a knowledge database and a resource for any Forum member seeking answers. The Forum will be open to outside companies so you can bet there will be many expert opinions embedded in each discussion string. Call it a Forum or an E-Mentor or a Biz-Whiz, but definitely call it up and let it help you. The DHSBA has provided this Forum because you asked for it and we want you to actively participate in it as often as possible. We recommend that you log on to the Forum at least weekly. view more info here | |
What has been Happening this month
2008 Board, some updates
Gary the Director -- Marketing & Promotion
Located at the Jubilee Pavilion, so our Tradeshow, Buzz on Business, will be even better this year.
Pam has really gone into overdrive and is contacting lots of people for fundraising and sponsorship spots (although this weekend her computer is sick and getting a checkup).
Ed and Lori are working on the NEW and improved Member to Member Forum. Expect some major changes in the next few weeks. Reminder, you need to join to view the full forum. Registration only takes a moment.
Do not forget the Membership Directory. Go and take a peak at what is there, and who is there. Your fellow members are a wealth of knowledge and services, let's network :) Having troubles navigating? Look for the second scroll bar to move you through the directory. Or use ctrl-F to enter a search word.
Lori has an excellent fundraising Idea she has presented at the meeting. Go to the new forum for all the details. Click here for more details.
Dayle is sending out all the trade show contracts this week for the vendors. Please review yours before the event so you know what to expect. e.g. check-in time, table space and general policy.
Fees
Tradeshow:
$65 (can not believe the price is this low!)
Last day to request a table is Oct 31st
We are at about 43 tables right now!
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4th Annual Wed 5th Nov 2008,
Buzz on Business Tradeshow
For this afternoon, the DHSBA is transforming Oshawa's beautiful Jubilee Pavilion into a showcase of the diversity of products and services that our members offer from Pickering to Cobourg, north to Uxbridge and all points in between.
The trade show offers the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and to pick up hot business tips in round-table discussions. It is also an opportunity to make new clients. You may win one of many door prizes. Please invite the general public, neighbours, family or just someone you meet!
Keynote speaker - Sue Sutcliffe at 7pm
Her Message - Fabulous Facebook: Mixing Business and Pleasure Learn how to leverage Facebook without 'giving it all away'.
When: Note new and improved times
Tradeshow times: 4pm to 9pm
Setup times: noon to 3:30pm
Volunteers needed to assist in setting up!
Wed. November 5th, 2008
Cost:
Admission is free.
Tables are NOW on sale to members only.(only a few left)
You can sign up for next year and lock yourself in and secure your spot.
Regular pricing (now to lock in): $65
Contact Dayle Lovely to reserve your space.
Marshall Spencer AMP
RMA-Spencer Group Mortgages
905-999-0036
marshall@spencergroupmortgages.ca
www.yourmortgagematters.blogspot.com
Dennis Hebert
The UPS Store
(905) 428-8916
(905) 428-0530 (fax)
Rogers TV
Voice: (905) 436-4141
Fax: (905) 579-5559
Bookkeeping Plus+
Pam Mansfield & Dayle Lovely
(905) 986-1799
(905) 986-1996 (fax)
Bookkeeping Plus+
CKDO
Contest Line: 905-723-1580
Toll Free Line: 1-888-511-CKDO
Fax: 905-571-1150
Office: 905-571-0949
News Room: 905-571-1019
Metroland Media Group
905-579-4400 (ext. 2293)
A WEB THAT WORKS ->
Sue Sutcliffe, Keynote Speaker
Local: 905-263-2666
Toll Free: 1-800-579-9253
Fax: 905-263-8989
Location:
The Jubilee Pavilion is located at the southern-most end of Simcoe St South in Lakeview Park.
55 Lakeview Park Avenue
Parking is FREE
The Pavilion is wheelchair accessible.
FREE refreshments will be available.
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Special Request
RE: Youth Centre
From: Charles Jayarajan
Hi, I am in the process of organizing a youth centre for Sri-Lankan teens in Malvern. As you are already aware, there is a huge need in that area. If you know where I can get some deals/donations of pool table, air hockey, foozeball, games machines etc...let me know.
Tax receipts can be issued. We are also looking for AV equipment like large TV monitors, dvd/cd players etc... Let me know if there is anybody in the DHSBA family that can help.
Best regards,
Charles Jayarajan
(416) 899-7397
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Board Member Spotlight
Member Peak 
Gary Round
Gary's Home Improvements
Gary Round started his home renovation company Gary's Home Improvements over two years ago, and has been busy ever since.
On a personal note Gary is a newlywed, married to Susan Dutka. Gary and Susan reside in Whitby and have 4 children between them and 2 grandchildren.
Gary's areas of specialty are painting, flooring, all kinds of tile work, along with bathrooms and kitchens. Gary has been doing home renovations for over twenty five years.
At Gary's Home Improvements we cater to our customer's ideas on enhancing and improving their homes and living surroundings, through experienced workmanship and reliable, punctual service at a reasonable cost.
Should you have any questions regarding the renovation industry or wish to inquire about a possible project, please don't hesitate to give Gary a call.
His office is located in Whitby and he can be reached at 905-668-8898 or on his cell at 905-242-0700. Gary's website is http://www.garyshomeimprovements.ca
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