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Muskoka Builders' Association is hosting a Donald Cooper Workshop on February 23, 2011 at Grace and Speed in Gravenhurst.
This is a morning event, with registration at 7:15 and the workshop running from 8:00 to 12 Noon. The cost of the workshop is just $60 for MBA (Muskoka Builders' Association) Members, $70 for Chamber of Commerce Members or $80 for anyone else.
Space is limited so register early to ensure your spot!
Contact `Jennifer Maloney, Executive Officer, Muskoka Builders' Association
Phone 705-645-3008
http://www.muskokabuilders.com/
New Billoard - 2011
Bracebridge is a centre for Post-Secondary Education
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
LOOKING FOR STAFF? UPDATE FOR JOB FAIR - FEB. 23, 2011
The Bracebridge Employment Resource Centre is sponsoring a Job Fair at the Bracebridge Sportsplex onWednesday February 23rd, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. . The Sportsplex is located at 110 Clearbrook Trail in Bracebridge.
Approximately 32 local employers are registered so far to provide information about their business and employment opportunities.
For more information contact Wendy Bridle at 705-646-0475 Ext. 3105 or by email wbridle@NorthernLightsCanada.ca
Approximately 32 local employers are registered so far to provide information about their business and employment opportunities.
For more information contact Wendy Bridle at 705-646-0475 Ext. 3105 or by email wbridle@NorthernLightsCanada.ca
Monday, January 10, 2011
From the District of Muskoka:
Further to the “Housing For Everyone” Forum held on September 28, 2010, the Ryerson Attainable Housing Alliance (a group of 4th year planning students) has produced its final report “Moving Toward Attainable Housing in Muskoka”. A copy of the Executive Summary is attached and the full copy of the report can be obtained on Muskoka’s web site.
You are invited to attend a presentation by the students on January 13, 2011 in the Lecture Hall at Nipissing University at 1pm. An opportunity to ask questions will be provided following the presentation.
Please contact Samantha Hastings (645-2100 ext. 260) or Heather Moore (645-2100 ext. 270) should you have any questions
Further to the “Housing For Everyone” Forum held on September 28, 2010, the Ryerson Attainable Housing Alliance (a group of 4th year planning students) has produced its final report “Moving Toward Attainable Housing in Muskoka”. A copy of the Executive Summary is attached and the full copy of the report can be obtained on Muskoka’s web site.
You are invited to attend a presentation by the students on January 13, 2011 in the Lecture Hall at Nipissing University at 1pm. An opportunity to ask questions will be provided following the presentation.
Please contact Samantha Hastings (645-2100 ext. 260) or Heather Moore (645-2100 ext. 270) should you have any questions
EMPLOYER'S BREAKFAST - JANUARY 12, 2011
On Wednesday January 12, 2011, while you are sampling amazing food from Deerhurst's kitchen, an array of guest speakers will acquaint or re-acquaint you to the services that are available in the local community to help you, as an employer, prosper in your business. You will meet new staff, hear about new programs, and discover what services you haven't been utilizing but would benefit from.
You will hear from:
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (TCU transformation, employer services and apprenticeship)
Employment Ontario - Employment Services (job postings, job matching, work placements and incentives)
Muskoka Futures (business information, mentoring and financing)
Muskoka Small Business Centre (payroll, sub-contracting rules, source deductions, online payroll calculator)
Service Canada (workshare, ROE's on the web, Canada Summer Jobs)
District of Muskoka (Employment Placement Supports & Services)
Muskoka Human Resources Association (people managers sharing best practices and relevant information)
Trillium Lakelands District School Board (Youth Apprenticeship & other career pathways)
Breakfast buffet will begin at 7:00 a.m. with speakers starting at 7:30 a.m.
To reserve your space, please contact Nancy West or Mary Ellen Waffle of the YMCA Employment Service in Huntsville at 705-787-0349 or email Nancy at nancy_west@ymca.ca.
You will hear from:
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (TCU transformation, employer services and apprenticeship)
Employment Ontario - Employment Services (job postings, job matching, work placements and incentives)
Muskoka Futures (business information, mentoring and financing)
Muskoka Small Business Centre (payroll, sub-contracting rules, source deductions, online payroll calculator)
Service Canada (workshare, ROE's on the web, Canada Summer Jobs)
District of Muskoka (Employment Placement Supports & Services)
Muskoka Human Resources Association (people managers sharing best practices and relevant information)
Trillium Lakelands District School Board (Youth Apprenticeship & other career pathways)
Breakfast buffet will begin at 7:00 a.m. with speakers starting at 7:30 a.m.
To reserve your space, please contact Nancy West or Mary Ellen Waffle of the YMCA Employment Service in Huntsville at 705-787-0349 or email Nancy at nancy_west@ymca.ca.
LUNCH & LEARN: MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORK PLACES
Plan to attend Making It Work! - Understanding the Dynamics of Multi-Generational Workplaces.
The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board is hosting a free Lunch and Learn event to provide you with information of using the strengths of each generation to build your business. This event will occur in Gravenhurst on Tuesday, February 1st.
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Presentation by Audie McCarthy, The Marrek Group
Location: Regatta Steak & Seafood Grill, Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst
RSVP by January 24, 2011 by contacting Dawn Davidson
Email: dawn@labourtrends.ca
Telephone: 705-725-1011/Toll Free: 1-800-337-4598
The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board is hosting a free Lunch and Learn event to provide you with information of using the strengths of each generation to build your business. This event will occur in Gravenhurst on Tuesday, February 1st.
11:30 a.m. Lunch
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Presentation by Audie McCarthy, The Marrek Group
Location: Regatta Steak & Seafood Grill, Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst
RSVP by January 24, 2011 by contacting Dawn Davidson
Email: dawn@labourtrends.ca
Telephone: 705-725-1011/Toll Free: 1-800-337-4598
Thursday, January 6, 2011
PURCHASING COOP FOR MANUFACTURERS DEVELOPED
The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) has launched EMC Purchasing Co-operative Ltd., the first co-operative buying group specifically for Canadian manufacturers.
The Co-operative will enable members to leverage their combined purchasing power to receive better prices and terms on the common products they buy. According to the group, benefits include a reduction of material net costs; rebates for members; pool buys and shared container purchases; and a reduction of maintenance repair and operations (MRO) costs, as well as procurement administration costs.
The EMC Purchasing Co-op is separately incorporated and owned entirely by the participating member manufacturers; it is "run democratically by the members, for the members," explained Ian Gray, the Co-operative's executive director.
"This latest industry-driven initiative is something our members have been asking for," said Al Diggins, EMC president and general manager. "Purchasing has become more and more complex, and the Co-op is another tool to help manufacturers compete on the world stage through strategic collaboration."
In pursuing this co-operative model, EMC recognized a significant portion of the manufacturing purchases made are common with all manufacturers, with sector/plant-specific purchases comprising the balance of the opportunities for companies to work together more strategically.
"We will focus our effort on those product categories where collectively the members' combined purchases can be leveraged to create even greater value," said Brian Chisholm, general manager of the Co-operative.
The Co-operative has begun the formation of strategic committees that focus on sector/product-specific buying needs. The product categories covered will be driven by the members. The first focus, according to Gray, will be on MRO, which includes freight, uniforms, fasteners and most of the non-core manufacturing inputs.
For each major product category, a small group of members will be chosen to participate on the negotiating team, along with a specialist from EMC Purchasing Co-operative. The preferred suppliers are then chosen based on a wide set of criteria, including pricing, rebates, terms, return policies, service levels and the product brand acceptance.
The Co-operative is in the process of bringing some preferred suppliers on board in the MRO area, and Gray expects transactions to begin as early as February.
Manufacturers interested in participating in this initiative should contact the Co-operative, as applications for the inaugural membership group are being processed now.
http://www.emcpurchasing.coop/
The Co-operative will enable members to leverage their combined purchasing power to receive better prices and terms on the common products they buy. According to the group, benefits include a reduction of material net costs; rebates for members; pool buys and shared container purchases; and a reduction of maintenance repair and operations (MRO) costs, as well as procurement administration costs.
The EMC Purchasing Co-op is separately incorporated and owned entirely by the participating member manufacturers; it is "run democratically by the members, for the members," explained Ian Gray, the Co-operative's executive director.
"This latest industry-driven initiative is something our members have been asking for," said Al Diggins, EMC president and general manager. "Purchasing has become more and more complex, and the Co-op is another tool to help manufacturers compete on the world stage through strategic collaboration."
In pursuing this co-operative model, EMC recognized a significant portion of the manufacturing purchases made are common with all manufacturers, with sector/plant-specific purchases comprising the balance of the opportunities for companies to work together more strategically.
"We will focus our effort on those product categories where collectively the members' combined purchases can be leveraged to create even greater value," said Brian Chisholm, general manager of the Co-operative.
The Co-operative has begun the formation of strategic committees that focus on sector/product-specific buying needs. The product categories covered will be driven by the members. The first focus, according to Gray, will be on MRO, which includes freight, uniforms, fasteners and most of the non-core manufacturing inputs.
For each major product category, a small group of members will be chosen to participate on the negotiating team, along with a specialist from EMC Purchasing Co-operative. The preferred suppliers are then chosen based on a wide set of criteria, including pricing, rebates, terms, return policies, service levels and the product brand acceptance.
The Co-operative is in the process of bringing some preferred suppliers on board in the MRO area, and Gray expects transactions to begin as early as February.
Manufacturers interested in participating in this initiative should contact the Co-operative, as applications for the inaugural membership group are being processed now.
http://www.emcpurchasing.coop/
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
MINISTRY OF TOURISM & CULTURE - NEW WEBSITE
From the Ontario Ministry of Tourism & Culture:
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new website!
Merging the former sites of the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, our new site features improved navigation, greater accessibility and new social bookmarking features. We’ve redesigned the look and feel to make the site faster, friendlier and easier to use. We invite you to check it out and tell us what you think.
http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/home.shtml
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new website!
Merging the former sites of the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, our new site features improved navigation, greater accessibility and new social bookmarking features. We’ve redesigned the look and feel to make the site faster, friendlier and easier to use. We invite you to check it out and tell us what you think.
http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/home.shtml
Monday, January 3, 2011
TOWN LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR COMMITTEES
The Town of Bracebridge invites applications from citizens interested in appointment to the following Committees and Boards of Council:
Terms of Reference are also being developed for the following new committees:
Please return your completed application in person, by e-mail lmcdonald@bracebridge.ca
fax (705) 645-1262 or mail, or no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday January 19, 2011.
Phone: 705-645-5264 Ext. 243
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Bracebridge Public Library Board
- Committee of Adjustment for Minor Variances
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Line Fence Viewers
- Oakley Village Square Board of Management
- Strategic Plan Implementation Committee
Terms of Reference are also being developed for the following new committees:
- · Active Transportation Committee
- · Community Recognition Committee
- · Environmental Committee
Please return your completed application in person, by e-mail lmcdonald@bracebridge.ca
fax (705) 645-1262 or mail, or no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday January 19, 2011.
Phone: 705-645-5264 Ext. 243
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Accessible Customer Service - are you ready for JANUARY 1, 2012
The Ontario Tourism Education Corporation in partnership with the TIAO and ORHMA are delivering training sessions for owners and managers to help them comply with the customer service standard and to achieve accessible service excellence.
They have also developed and launched a website.
The microsite includes information about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the customer service standard, and provides tools and resources to help you comply. The site also includes location and date information for the TIAO/ OTEC Workshops being delivered across Ontario.
They have also developed and launched a website.
The microsite includes information about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the customer service standard, and provides tools and resources to help you comply. The site also includes location and date information for the TIAO/ OTEC Workshops being delivered across Ontario.
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