The PARO Link  
Vol. # 03 - Issue
# 45 - Friday, November 17, 2006

In this Issue:

PARO Celebrations & AGM

Fueling Connections

Biz & Bagels 

Women's Leadership Forum


PARO Programs 

Business Workshops & Seminars


Connecting to a Fit & Healthy Lifestyle

Community Notes

PARO Events Calendar 

 

 

 

 

 

November 22nd - PARO 12TH ANNUAL CELEBRATIONS & AGM

 

 

* Awards and Board of Directors nomination forms have been emailed to PARO Circle Members.  Please contact us if you have not received your copy.

 

 

 

 

 

 Fueling Connections

Sandra E. Wiggins
Northern Opportunities for Women Project Coordinato
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November  20th - Biz and Bagel

 

 

Next Biz and Bagel Monday, November 20th 

Featuring:  Chandra Tolmie

Presenting...

"Internet Marketing for  Business"


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 Joni @ jsharkey@paro.ca or 
625-0328

This program is funded by the Government of Canada

   

  

 

 

November 23 - Northern Ontario Women's Leadership Forum 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Development Programs 

Are you a Woman with a Disability?

Dissatisfied With Your Work?

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 Joni at  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.

 

 

 

 

Atikokan Business Workshops

“THE BUCK STOPS HERE!” Can You Recognize A Counterfeit Bill? Is Your Business Secure Against Break-ins?  - This seminar will identify counterfeit money and the security features to look for.  Also discussed are general safety rules to help avoid your business being broken into or vandalized.  Tuesday Nov. 14, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.   Deadline for registration is Friday Nov. 10 No cost. Guest speaker is Derek McLean, Ontario Provincial Police

“Small Business Tax Issues & Succession Planning” - Tuesday Nov. 21, 12 noon - 2:00 p.m.  Must register by Friday Nov. 17. Cost is $8.00/person.  Lunch is provided.  Presenter is Jeff Busniuk, Day Viherjoki Busniuk & Kelly, Chartered Accountants  

“Motivating in Tough Times” -  Monday Nov. 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.   Deadline for registration is Thursday Nov. 23.  Cost is $10.00/person   Key note speaker is Gary Phillips, NorthWest Training and Development            

Registration and pre-payment for ALL sessions is necessary.  Please note all workshop deadlines-don’t be late. For further information and to register, call the AEDC at 597-2757.  

 

November 28th - New Business Seminar @ CRA

FREE SEMINAR FOR SMALL BUSINESSES!!

 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is presenting a free seminar for 
new businesses.  

If you have just started, or are about to start a small business, this seminar is for you. You will learn about a wide range of business situations, and we will give you an overview of the CRA’s roles and responsibilities. You will also find out about services that t he federal government in general, and the CRA in particular, offer to small businesses like yours. 

The next information session will be held at:

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 Canada Revenue Agency
130 South Syndicate Avenue - Second floor
Thunder Bay

To register, please contact Julie at 625-7029 or 
by e-mail at
outreach.nor-thunderbay@cra-arc.gc.ca.

 

 

Connecting You To A Fit And Healthy Lifestyle

 


Deb

Deb Coulis - Lifestyle Coach ~ Coulis Connection

Cell:  807 628 2408    Ph:   807 935 2484    Fax:  807 935 2484   www.coulisconnection.com

"Connecting You to a Fit and Healthy Lifestyle"  

 

Community Notes

 

 

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In the busy hustle and bustle of the yuletide season when there is so much to do and so little time; do you feel overwhelmed?  Do you have more orders than Santa can shake a reindeer at? 

Avenue II Employment Services can help!

We can help you find the workers you need.  If you need assistance with stocking, wrapping, or loading your sleigh this Christmas, give us a call at 346-3332 and speak to one of our friendly elves - then you too will have a cool Yule !!

 

 

PARO Events Calendar

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.   

November

20th - Biz and Bagel Biz and Bagel ~ Chanrda Tolmie ~ Internet Marketing For Business

22nd - PARO AGM, Trade Show, and Christmas Celebrations, ~ 5pm - 9-pm  Italian Cultural Centre 

23rd - Northern Ontario Women's Leadership Forum, Valhalla Inn  www.womensleadership.ca

27th -  Biz and Bagel ~ Barb Crooks ~ Breast Health Overview

December

4th - Biz and Bagel ~ Rebecca Johnson ~ Sales + Service = Money

11th - Biz and Bagel ~ Teresa Kelly ~ Procrastination

13th - PARO Centre Open House

18th Biz and Bagel ~ Debbie Squire-Bernst ~ Record Keeping Bookkeeping and Your Business Taxes

25th - PARO Centre Closed ~ Merry Christmas

26th PARO Centre Closed ~ Boxing Day

31st - Happy New Year!!

 


We hope to see you next week at PARO ! 

Have a good weekend,  
Joni

 

PARO Centre For Women's Enterprise - 110-105 May Street North, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3N9 
Tel: 807.625.0328  Fax: 807.625.0317 Website:  http://www.paro.ca  Email:  info@paro.ca

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