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Invites
applications for: Business
Development Trainer With
experience operating a business, a degree in Business Administration,
Accounting, Management or equivalent. Self-employment experience, an
asset. You have proven experience in the following areas: ·
developing
curriculum for adult education ·
training
and counseling ·
developing
business plans including financial projections ·
computer
skills in word processing and spreadsheets ·
excellent
interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills
Duties
include assisting with a program that provides business development
training and counseling of women to complete a business plan, to find
a job or to develop and market their businesses. Must be willing to travel
within the region. DURATION
OF CONTRACT:
Part-time, potential for full time, until March 31, 2007 DEADLINE
for application:
3 P.M. Friday, April 21, 2006 Only
those interviewed will be contacted. E-mail, mail, or drop off resumes,
other documentation, cover letter, and three references with permission to
contact to: 110-105
May St. N., Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3N9
Attn:
Rosalind Lockyer, Executive Director E-mail:
rlockyer@paro.ca
Are you a Woman with a Disability?
Want to Become
Self-Employed?
Are you a woman contemplating
going into business but do not know where to start?
For more
info, please call Lori 625.0328 or 1.800.584.0252
Start Your
Business Today!!! Let us help you!
Join the Making A
Difference: A Business Development Program
Funded by:
The support of
Government of Ontario through the Ontario Women's Directorate, the
Ministry of
Citizenship and
Immigration is acknowledged
PARO
Self-Employment Benefit Program
PARO's
GATEWAY: A Path to Self-Employment
On EI now
or in the last 3 years, or had Maternity benefits in
the last 5 years?
Register
Today!!
Click
here for more
information
This
program is funded by the Government of Canada
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Do you have
a computer? Can you surf the internet easily? Why
not try our new Pilot project...PARO On-line.
Faces of Fast Forward {Artisans Loretta Shymko and Sarah Duncan} 
“We are encouraged and thankful for the support of the local
community”
When “big box” retailers move into a community it is often at the expense of smaller, locally-owned shops in the traditional shopping districts. Those that do survive tend to share two common characteristics: a strong focus on customer service and a unique product offering. This is certainly the case with a local artisan boutique in the South Core called PARO Presents.
Much more than just a store, PARO Presents is a social purpose project
of
PARO’s success has been a team effort, says Rosalind Lockyer,
Executive Director of the PARO Centre for Women’s
“We are encouraged and thankful for the support of the local
community, visitors and dedication of the team leader and the program
participants. Sales in January and February are more than double than
for last year. With
participation from entrepreneurs and artisans from across the North,
we have product from as far away as Jellico in the east and Dryden in
the west. Soon to be
celebrating our 4th anniversary for PARO Presents, this is
a cause for celebration!!!”
New Items Never Before in the Store ~ Rhubarb Leaf Tables ~ Cross Stitch Dragon Pillow ~ Glass Gem Fridge Magnets ~ New Items This Week Cross Stitch Purse ~ Photo Book Marks ~ Cross Stitch Book marks ~ Sleeping Giant Stones Store Special! Fashion Earrings - Over 100 Choices $5/pair Check Out Our Yard Sale! New Items Arriving Weekly Browse at PARO Presents anytime between 10am and 5pm Tuesday through Saturday Other Services Supreme
Cleaners
Dry Cleaning and Alterations Depot PARO
Presents 111 N. May St. 623-2200
Join us for Biz and Bagel Wednesday April 19th, 2006 featuring Strategies For Public Speaking *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* If
you have a Biz and Bagel topic you would like to be presented, like to be
a guest speaker or know of someone who may be interested, please contact
Lori @ loriw@paro.ca or 625-0328
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The
phrase “peak oil” is used in reference to our dependence on
dwindling energy supplies, primarily oil and natural gas. It has
been predicted that we may soon be facing a very critical era
where global demand for fossil fuels will outstrip supply. What
does this mean for the City of Join
us for an issues and answers
discussion with our special guest panelists: Jane Oldale,
Superior Renewable Energy Co-op; Dr. Tom Puk, Department of
Lifelong Learning, presented
by:
EarthWise Thunder
Bay …building
a community vision for sustainable living.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fit to Win For anyone who doesn't already know, Sharla Brown run's a not for profit weight loss group called Fit to Win. So far she has helped over 250 people lose over 1300lbs. As part of her commitment to better health for Thunder Bay she is organizing a group to walk or run in the Royal Lepage Annual Women's United Run (Saturday, May 13th). Her goal is to get a group of 100 women. Anyone interested in walking in the group can contact Sharla to register at 625-0131. She is also taking registrations for the next 12-week session of Fit to Win which is held Wednesday nights at the Westfort Community Centre. Want
to raise some revenue for your organization? Do
you want to raise it in a swift, no hassle way and have those
funds within 8 weeks? Join us on Of
all the pledges you collect, 50% can return to your organization
and 50% go to Volunteer Thunder Bay!’s vital youth programs. Walk
as part of a TEAM and walk with a gimmick to draw attention to
you and your organization. Bring
friends, family and co-workers and be part of this fundraising
walk that benefits ALL charities in Join
us on For
more information, contact Christine Battle @ 623-8272 ext: 226 Or visit www.volunteerthunderbay.ca
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Happiness Workout... Gain a
lifetime of happiness in just 30 minutes per day. Source: www.realage.com
The PARO events calendar will list all dates, times and places of events that will be held during the next few months. Unless otherwise specified, events will be held @ PARO Place. Please contact the office at 625-0328 for any information. All Biz and Bagels will take place from 12:15pm until 1:15pm. April 14th - Good Friday - PARO Centre Closed 19th - Biz and Bagel ~ Lisa Beckwick ~ Strategies for Public Speaking May 3rd - Biz and Bagel ~ The Lung Association ~ Jackie MacKay ~ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
~*~*~*~*~*~*~* POSITIVE QUOTE : "You will find that people unwilling to work will either take advantage of others or be humiliated by them." DAILY MOTIVATION : THE POSITIVE SIDE OF LIFE: Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year. How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you are on. Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer you live. Happiness comes through doors you did not even know you left open. Ever notice that the people who are late are often much jollier than the people who have to wait for them? Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us. You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person. Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Do not cry because it is over; smile because it happened. We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all exist very nicely in the same box. A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour. Have an awesome day, and know that someone who thinks you are great has thought about you today!.. "And that person was me."..... Irby F. Stewart Happy Easter!! Here's to a lot of chocolate!! LORI PS....if you have pictures of you at your business or with you family, your pet or a special picture and want to feature it on the PARO Link....send it to info@paro.ca |
PARO Centre For Women's Enterprise - 110-105 May Street
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