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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 or
Diana in Atikokan
597.6389
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.
Join us for Biz and Bagel Wednesday March 1st, 2006 featuring Success and Obstacles *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* 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
Join
over 600 practitioners for the premier CED learning and networking event
in 2006
National Conference on Community Economic Development and
the Social Economy Sheraton
Wall Centre in Join
acclaimed economist Dr. John Helliwell,
keynote speaker at the conference's Opening
Plenary on Sustainability, March 16, Responding
to Dr. Helliwell’s presentation and illustrating sustainability
principles in practice are Jacques
LaPointe, founder and executive director of Rural Immigration
Crossroads in Don't
miss an opportunity to participate in the building of a policy agenda for
creating strong communities in Plus,
the Canadian Women’s CED Council is holding a policy forum on ‘Shaping
Public Policy-The Women’s Agenda’ before the conference on March 15, Already
Registered? •
A reminder to book your hotel rooms as the room block has been extended.
Book quickly to take advantage of the exceptional conference rate being
offered for the Sheraton Wall Centre. Hotel booking can be done
through the conference travel portal – go to http://www.envoycoop.com/flights/home.asp?value=ced
and click on 'Hotels' •
Please be sure to make your workshop selections in your conference
registration to ensure that you get your first choice. •
The site visits are now sold out. Not
registered yet? Who
should attend:
Anyone with an interest in improving their community’s social and
economic conditions. Why
attend: Over 50
workshops, terrific keynote speakers, a CED and social enterprise
Marketplace and Showcase, lots of networking opportunities and fun social
events. Register
in 2 easy steps: *online
registration closes March 10 1.
Download the conference registration brochure from the link http://www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/pages/conference.asp
for complete details on the conference program and activities. Use it to
decide which sessions & events you wish to attend. Please
note that site visits are sold out and that all travel subsidies have now
been allocated.
New Items Never Before in the Store ~ Mini Pocket Warmers (heat in the microwave) ~ 100% Beeswax Tear Drop Candles ~ ~ New Cord and Bead Jewelry (necklaces, earrings, bracelets) ~ ~ Cross Stitch Bookmarks ~ Set of 2 Receiving Blankets ~ Beach Beanie ~ New Items This Week New Outside the Lines "inside" ~ Felted Ballerina Slippers ~ Cross Stitch Pin Cushions Browse at PARO Presents anytime between 10am and 5pm Tuesday through Saturday 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
NUGGETS
from ARTISTS
It seems that the
word "creativity" sends chills up many of our
spines, bringing back ugly memories of childhood disasters
with paints and construction paper. Hanging out with
artistic people can be intimidating, especially when you can't
even draw a straight line.
Give yourself
"permission" to let go of those old thoughts, and
understand that your brain has matured and can accomplish much
more than it did in the 3rd Grade! In fact, drawing even
simple lines and arrows unlocks your right brain. You
can solve problems in a different way!
Thanks to Compass
Webworks owner and digital artist Carol Cooper for this
Top Ten List:
10 Signs That You've Given Yourself Permission to be a Creative Artist
The Accelerator
invites all artists, who are women in northern Ontario,
and committed to growing their business to apply for the
program. It's flexible, adaptable, and oh so interesting!
Call Maggie at 807 625 0328 or maggiem@paro.ca
for information.
=============================================== PARO’s Accelerator
project has been supported with a grant from the Canadian Women's
Foundation Economic Development Collaborative Fund, a partnership of
the Canadian Women's Foundation, CIBC, The George Cedric Metcalf
Charitable Foundation, The Ontario Trillium Foundation and an
Anonymous donor. This project is supported by Industry  
CONGRATULATIONS!
The Thunder
Bay Business Women's Network is now 21!!!
We
salute all the Presidents and the Leadership of this
professional association, for their dedication and work for more
than 2 decades. Congratulations to members, past and
present for your commitment and enthusiasm.
"If
you knew you couldn't fail, just what could you do!"
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Introduction to the 12 Steps of Gambler's Anonymous Sister
Margaret Smith Centre ~ Family Room (Basement) What is GA? ~ What are the traditions of GA? ~ What are the 12 steps? ~ How do they Work? Everyone Welcome!
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Laugh for Better Blood Vessels... Laugh your way to better blood vessel function by watching a funny flick. Laughter
relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow -- the exact opposite of
what your blood vessels do when you are stressed. In a small study of
healthy men and women with normal blood pressure, watching a funny movie
increased blood flow by about 22 percent. If funny movies aren't your
style, spend time with the people who tickle your funny bone. 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. March 1st - Biz and Bagel - Marilyn Dorota - Title TBA 8th - Biz and Bagel - Sheryl Jager ~ Peace & Focus - Energetic and Physical Health **Note only 20 seats available Call PARO Centre 625-0328 to book your seat 15th - Biz and Bagel - Jane Oldale - Climate Change and You 22nd - Biz and Bagel ~ Martha Picard ~ Membership with the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, Promote Your Business, and Enhance Your Community 29th - Biz and Bagel ~ Cindy Maki ~ Life is a Breeze When You Master the Trapeze: Practical Risk Taking for Today's Business Woman
"If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less." - U.S. General Eric Shinseki "I
like to think that the moon is there even if I am not looking at
it." ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give. HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.
Until next week, have a great weekend!! 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 |
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