May 2006 - Timmins Chamber of Commerce

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Timmins Chamber Executive given Mentor Award
Keitha Robson, Manager of The Timmins
Chamber of Commerce, was awarded the
James Carnegie Memorial Award. Robson
was presented with the award for 2006 at a
gala luncheon held by the Chamber
Executives of Ontario today in Hamilton at
their Annual Leadership Luncheon.
“I am very touched to receive such a
honour”, said Robson, “This award is very
special to me because it is recognition
from my peers recognizing me as a
Chamber Manager that they respect and
look to for guidance. That is very
humbling. We have a strong Chamber
network in the province of Ontario and to
have the work we do at the Timmins
Chamber applauded validates the effort
put in to our organization by so many
people.”
“I work with great people who inspire me
everyday. Our Chamber staff, our
Chamber Board, committee volunteers and
our members. These people are the reason
I received this award, so I thank them and
share the credit with them for building our
Chamber into a leading business
organization that gets noticed”,
commented Robson, “Being
nominated by a fellow Chamber Manager
gives me great satisfaction in knowing that
I have helped them in doing their job.”
The James Carnegie Memorial Award is
given out annually by the Chamber
Executives of Ontario at their
leadership luncheon in conjunction with
the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Convention. The award recognizes a
Chamber professional for their leadership
as a mentor to other Chamber
professionals. Robson was selected by an
independent judging panel from the
nominations received from across the
province. Her nominator, Kelly Darnley of
the Caledon Chamber of Commerce, noted
Robson as someone who through example,
inspired her and coached her to give more
to her profession by encouraging her
participation in the Chamber Executives of
Ontario.
“After 8 years, I still get to do a job that I
love and to share that enthusiasm and
experience with Managers across the
province is just natural for me. With this
award, they have acknowledged that it
means so much more to them and I am
proud to have helped strengthened the
Chamber network,” stated Robson.
James Carnegie
Memorial Award
Timmins Chamber Resolution Made Ontario Chamber Policy
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce
presented its policy on the Ability of Small
and Medium sized Enterprise Ability to do
Business with the Provincial Government
today (May 06, 2006) to the 220 delegates
at the Ontario Chamber Convention in
Hamilton with great success. The
resolution was unanimously voted on to
become a policy of the Ontario Chamber
by the 160 province wide Chambers
represented at the policy session.
“This policy started off as a way to help
alleviate the financial burden on
businesses who may bid on government
contracts for supplies and services”, said
Jeff McWhinney
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E-Mail: [email protected]
Marilyn Wood, Business Development
Committee member, “Not every business
can afford to enhance their insurance to $5
million worth of coverage, just to bid on a
contract, whether they are successful or
not..”
“Once our Business Development
Committee started the research, we
realized getting this resolution made into
Ontario Chamber policy would not only
help businesses compete but would also
assist in keeping money in their pocket.”
commented Wood, “Now our policy will
be taken to the appropriate Ministers and
provincial departments by the Ontario
Chamber on behalf of Chambers across
the province. Their resources will be spent
in lobbying to have our recommendation
to the provincial government become a
reality.”
“It feels great to have taken a local issue
affecting our business members and
through the hard work of our Chamber
volunteers at the committee level, we, the
Timmins Chamber, have affected a
positive solution to doing business with
the government for every business in the
province”, stated Ken Petersen, Timmins
Chamber 1st Vice-President.
Monitoring the work done by the Ontario
Chamber on the policy will now become
the job of the Timmins Chamber Business
Development Committee, who will
provide updates to the membership.
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Annual Golf Tournament
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Spruce Needles Golf Course
18 Hole — Shotgun Start
Closest to Pin
Longest Drive
Putting Contest
Door Prizes
A limited number of
power carts are
available. To avoid
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Registration Form
$75.00 incl. GST
per person for
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Contact Name
Phone
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Registration at 12:00 p.m.
All golfers are asked to be at
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Join us as we show our appreciation for
your continued support of the
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10:00 a.m. - While Quantities Last
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
at the Chamber of Commerce
Complimentary Menu Includes:
Hotdogs, Sausage, Pop and Juice
(Wine and beer available for a Toonie.)
at the
Drop by and pick up your complimentary
Blue Spruce seedlings courtesy of the member
businesses of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Past President’s Park
76 McIntyre Road - Schumacher
Trees donated by:
(Chamber Grounds - 76 McIntyre Road)
Spruce up your
yard today!
Come out to meet your Board of Directors
& fellow Chamber Members.
Mark Your Calendar Today!
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Contact Person:
Lisa Vaillancourt
Phone: 360-1900
Fax: 360-1193
E-mail:
[email protected]
Sponsorship Form
Our company would like to sponsor a prize for the
Chamber’s Golf Tournament
Contact Person ________________________
Phone Number _________________________
Donating a gift
Prizes to be picked
Financial Support
Prizes to be dropped off
This is a Fun Tournament! Bring your
spouse and guests and have a ball of a time!
Chamber of
Commerce
Events
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Helping your
business
succeed.
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For information on how we can help with your
small business banking needs, contact:
Matt Duquette
Account Manager Small Business
Pine & Third Timmins, Ontario
(705) 264-4234 Ext 401
Coffee Club Series
“Tips and Traps for Bidders”
with Guest Speaker
Kevin Griener
of Riopelle Griener Professional Corporation
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 at
8:00 a.m. in the
ChamberBoardroom
(76 McIntyre Road)
Topics include:
Common types of procurement methods
Obligations of owners and bidders
Does “The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted”
mean anything?
R.S.V.P. your attendance to the Chamber
by calling 360-1900
by faxing 360-1193
or by e-mailing [email protected]
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• Chamber Letters to Council •
March 24, 2006
March 30, 2006
Mayor Victor M. Power and Council
C/O City Hall
220 Algonquin Blvd. East
Timmins, ON
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Mayor and Council
City of Timmins
220 Algonquin Blvd. East
Timmins, ON
P4N 1B3
RE: Leo Alarie & Sons Quarry Project
Dear Mayor Power,
Dear Mayor and Council,
On behalf of the 2005-2006 Timmins Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,
our 535 business members in the City of Timmins and our Chamber staff, it is
with great pleasure that we extend our congratulations to Mayor and council for
their decision to lower commercial tax rates at the Monday March 20th council
meeting.
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce has had commercial tax rate re-alignment
on our agenda for a number of years and we are proud that council has taken
action to correct this ratio. This bold step allows commercial rate payers to
re-invest that money back into our community in the form of jobs and
encourages future business opportunities by providing a competitive tax rate to
business.
Your leadership on this important business issue is appreciated. We would be
remiss if we did not acknowledge the fine work and persistence on the issue of
our City Treasurer Mr. Ross Troop. The Chamber wishes to acknowledge him
for his role in bringing this matter to the attention of council in an informed and
concerned manner.
Once again, congratulations, thank you on behalf of local business and, we look
forward to the continued relationship between the Timmins Chamber of
Commerce and the City of Timmins for the betterment of business and our
community.
All the best,
Since the time of our initial letter; however, it has come to our attention that a
statement made in that piece of correspondence may have lead the reader to a
conclusion that we, as a business organization did not intend to create. The
original letter read: “The new quarry would create jobs in our City and provide
much needed aggregate for concrete supply, which is currently in demand for
construction. We understand that the current aggregate supply in our
community is not suitable for this application.”
Our understanding for making that statement was based on the presentation
given to us by the project proponent, and not based on the Chamber's
independent research into current conditions, nor did we intend to imply such.
We have since been advised that this is not the current local market condition
and have no reason to believe otherwise.
As a Board, we felt it important to clarify this matter with City council and our
membership.
Our Board of Directors looks forward to updates on the progress of this
important project.
Sincerely,
Tom Laughren
2005-2006 President
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Tom Laughren
2005-2006 President
New Chamber
Members
As per our letter of support dated January 6, 2006 addressed to Mayor and
Council, we wish to re-iterate our support for this project.
ASC. Products
Collins Denture Clinic
Timmins Flower Shop
Rainbow Suites Retirement Home
North of 69 Apparel and Design
Edward Jones Investments - Will Saari
Elk Lake Eco Resource Centre Inc.
Bulk Barn
Panels and Pipes Inc.
The Shine Shop
Anne Beaucage - Claimpost Realty Ltd.
Peter Beaucage - Claimpost Realty Ltd.
Unique Business Advisory Centre for SMEs Opens In Timmins
Focused on helping SMEs with their
business challenges and growth issues,
ISCM-Timmins' services include
business mentoring, providing links to
government and other funding
programs, and facilitating networking
opportunities among businesses and
partners. Its seasoned mentors - who
specialize in business, financial, legal,
sales, marketing and branding issues understand the particular issues facing
Timmins and other Northern Ontario
organizations.
There is no charge for general services.
ISCM-Timmins will refer projects,
which require extensive project work
s u ch as p rep ari n g b u s i n e s s a n d
marketing plans, to third party
resources who will independently
quote the client for proposed projects.
The new centre builds on the success
of the Markham-based ISCM, which since its creation in 2003 - has helped
more than 350 companies in the
technology, biotech, automotive,
agriculture, manufacturing, export,
and general business industries. The
Quantum Management Group is an
operational management firm founded
by a group of executives, management
consultants, and functional experts
with more 150 years of collective
corporate and consulting experience,
with expertise in a variety of industries
i n c l u d i n g f o r e s t r y, m i n i n g ,
manufacturing and technology.
For more information or to set up a
meeting,
please
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call ISCM at 1-866-905-ISCM (4726)
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L o c a l s m all- and me dium-siz ed
enterprises (SMEs) are set to benefit
from a unique business advisory centre
that opened its doors in Timmins this
month. Called the Innovation Synergy
Centre in Markham (ISCM) Timmins, the centre is a
fi rst - of - its - kind, not-for-profit
Canadian business advisory “hub,”
which has partnered with Ken Petersen
and Randy Harris of the Quantum
Ma n agement Gr oup, to provide
business advisory and mentoring
services to companies across Northern
Ontario.
Nova Awards 2006 Winners
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce presented the recipients of the 2006
Nova Awards, celebrating business excellence in the City of Timmins.
Chamber President Tom Laughren said, “As the leading business
organization in Timmins, we are pleased to host this celebration of local
businesses. It was truly wonderful to have so many quality
nominations and excited recipients.”
“We were pleased with the quality of the nominations and the opportunity to highlight the talented business operators we have working in our
City,” commented Laura Laraman, Nova Committee Chair.
Kari Richer, Event Co-chair stated “The organizing committee worked
very hard on ensuring a celebration fitting the quality of
businesses that were named as finalists in a non-traditional venue. We had a good time creating an event
that doesn't happen everyday and we were very pleased that more than 380 business people attended the event.”
More than 90 nominations were received for consideration in the thirteen award categories. Individuals, other businesses
and the business themselves put forward business nominations for consideration.
The thirteen category winners were announced during a gala Awards ceremony on April 27,
a Sold Out event with more than 380 guests in attendance.
Business of the Year (1-5 Employees)
Sponsored by BDC
Presented by Marc Dinel, Account Manager, Business Development
Awarded to a company with up to 5 employees that has
demonstrated excellence in sales, growth, product development,
job creation and quality.
Business Contribution to Community
Sponsored by Porcupine Joint Venture
Presented by Ray Corbeil, Administration Manager
Awarded to a company that chooses to make
Timmins a better place by demonstrating a commitment
of financial and human resources to
support community goals. This award recognizes
a company, not individuals.
Recipient- Legault Sod Farms
Accepting- Andre Legault
Recipient- Color Magic Decorating Centre
Accepting- Jacky Miller
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Business of the Year (50+ Employees)
Sponsored by Northern Credit Union
Presented by Mary-Lou Pollon, Commercial Account Manager
Awarded to a company with 50 or more
employees that has demonstrated excellence in sales, growth,
product development, job creation and quality.
Recipient- Torchia Group
Accepting- Mark Torchia
Lifelong Learning Award
Sponsored by Far Northeast Training Board
Presented by Jim Nicholls, Board Member
Awarded to a business that exemplifies and promotes the experience of
ifelong learning in the workplace.
Recipient- J&B Cycle and Marine
Accepting- Bob McCluskey
Thank You to All
Nova Event Sponsors!
Aboriginal Partnership Award
Sponsored by De Beers Canada
Presented by Derek Teevan,
De Beers Canada Inc.,Victor Project
Awarded to an aboriginal or non-aboriginal business
who has demonstrated a commitment to developing
partnerships within the community to forward
aboriginal culture, acceptance and/or
employment.
Recipient- Northern College
Accepting- Bob Mack
Nova Awards 2006 Winners
New Business (under 2 years)
ponsored by TEDC/Business Enterprise Centre
Presented by Dave McGirr, Chair
Awarded to a business that has been in operation for up to two
years and has demonstrated outstanding growth and success.
Recipient- Porcupine Engineering Services
Accepting- Mario Colantonio
Environmental Award
Sponsored by Union Gas
Young Entrepreneur (30 and under)
Sponsored by The Venture Centre/Le Centre de développement
Presented by Mariette Rains, Vice-Chair
Awarded to an entrepreneur 30 years of age or younger who has
demonstrated leadership and ability in operating his or her business.
Presented by Paul Dambremont,
Assistant Utility Services Manager
Awarded to a business that has demonstrated a commitment
to preserving or enhancing our natural environment.
Recipient- Melissa Kelly Dance Academy
Accepting- Melissa Kelly Corrin
Recipient- Mikro-Tek
Accepting- Jennifer Sopchyshyn
Service Excellence
Sponsored by Northern College
Presented by Loran Charbonneau,
Executive Director of
College Services and Operation
Awarded to a company that has demonstrated
a commitment to
providing top quality customer service.
Recipient- Youlten Travel
Accepting- Ruth Wiwchar
Non-Profit Organization Award
Sponsored by the City of Timmins
Presented by Mayor Victor Power
Awarded to a non-profit organization that
exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit.
Recipient- Porcupine Ski Runners
Accepting- Noella McNair
Marketing Innovation Achievement
Sponsored by Riocan-Timmins Square
Presented by Brenda Johnson, Property Manager
Awarded to a business that has launched an outstanding and
unique marketing ad, event or promotional campaign for their
own product or service.
Recipient- R&S Vision
Accepting- Roger Courville
Presented by Cheryl Corbeil,
Account Manager, Small Business
Awarded to a company with between
6-49 employees that has
demonstrated excellence in sales, growth,
product development, job creation and quality.
Recipient- Sutcliffe Rody Quesnel Inc.
Accepting- Dan Cook
Media Person of the Year
Sponsored by Teletech
Presented by Anne Jensen, Human Capital Dept. Manager
Awarded to a local media person who has contributed to
the promotion of the Timmins business community.
Trevor Terfloth of the Daily Press
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Business of the Year (6-49 Employees)
Sponsored by Scotiabank
CHAMBERS COME TO TOGETHER TO DISCUSS WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE REGION
On Wednesday, April 12th, the Cochrane
Board of Trade hosted an inaugural
information session with the Timmins
Chamber of Commerce. This informal
meeting took place at the Polar Bear
Habitat and Heritage Village and was
organized by Dan Cook, director of the
Cochrane Board of Trade & Tom
Laughren, President of the Timmins
Chamber of Commerce.
The principal focus of the evening was to
discuss opportunities and challenges
facing northern communities, including
tourism and economic development. The
impetus for the meeting was to establish
stronger ties between Chambers and
enhance regional opportunities. Both
chambers felt very strongly, that they can
be one of the catalysts that can enhance the
overall vision of tourism and economic
diversity in Northern Ontario. Both Boards
agreed that success is achieved by getting
involved with organizations such as
Economic Development Corporations and
Tourism organizations.
The ornaments which are approximately
4” in diameter and come attractively gift
boxed are available for sale at the
Chamber Tourist Information Centre,
Shania Twain Centre and the Timmins
Museum.
what is good for Cochrane is good for
Timmins and vice versa,” said Tom
Laughren, Timmins Chamber President,
“We are encouraged by this first step to
have the business communities, through
their Chamber, working together on ideas
that will enhance the region.”
“We have agreed to work on one or two
items that may have the highest impact for
both communities and the region,” stated
Luc Duval, Cochrane Board of Trade
President.
At the conclusion of this meeting, both
Chamber releases new ornament
The
Timmins
Chamber
Tourism
Committee is pleased to announce the
Saint Anthony Cathedral ornaments are
now available. This marks the fifth
ornament in the series.
organizations agreed on meeting again in
the summer and a regional initiative is
already in the works. It is an exciting time
for both communities and we look forward
to expanding our focus group by including
other area Chambers to participate in this
endeavor.
The next ornament in the series of local
landmarks will be released during 2007.
“This meeting was a result of our shared
desire to see our communities benefit from
activity in the region. The Chamber, as a
business organization, understands that
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Priced at $10.95 + taxes, the ornaments
make a great gift for visitors or past
residents and will make a lovely addition
to any Christmas tree.
Summer Employment Service
The Provincial Government is investing in
student employment in Northern Ontario
through the Summer Jobs Service program
delivered by the Ministry of Northern
Development and Mines. The Summer Jobs
Services can help employers by providing a $2
per hour subsidy incentive to hire young
people.
Employers can receive funding of up to a
maximum of 560 hours per position (example
35 hours per week for 16 weeks) at $2 per hour.
Subsidized placements must not begin before
April 1, 2006 and must not extend past
September 30, 2006. There is no minimum
number of weeks. Applications will be
accepted until May 31, 2006.
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We encourage you
to participate in the
Summer
Jobs
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and tap into a
source of motivated
and energetic
young people who
are ready and
willing to work.
Subsidized students
must be a minimum
of 15 years of age
and a maximum of
24 years of
a g e u p o n
commencement of
employment (the
maximum age is
extended to 29 for
persons with a
disability). For an
application form,
please contact
Cheryl St-Amour at
the Ministry of
N o r t h e r n
Development and
M i n e s a t
(705) 235-1658.
Consider Municipal Politics
Municipal governance matters far more in our
daily lives than most people imagine. While it
is federal and provincial politics that receives
the most ink in our printed media and the most
air time in our radio and television
c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , w e a re i m p a c t e d b y
decisions made at the municipal level almost
everywhere we turn.
The stores where we shop, the neighborhoods
where we live, the streets we used to get from
the place to place, the parks we play in, and
the many services we use without even
thinking about them are often controlled, in
some way, by municipal government.
It's a shame that more people don't seriously
consider involvement in municipal politics, and
that participation at this level of government is
so often overlooked.
In many ways, it is easier to get involved in
municipal politics than it is in other levels of
government. Provincial and federal politics
often require years of participation in party
politics in order to gain enough support to win
a nomination. Beyond that, you are competing
against other political parties for the final goal
of MP or MPP for your riding.
In municipal government, you compete only
against other candidates for your ward or the
municipality at large, and there are seldom
party affiliations. Once elected, you are part of
a gover ning body that has tremendous
authority to make decisions within its area of
jurisdiction. As a councillor, you have an
opportunity to develop and implement your
council's vision for the community. It can be
very exciting and your actions can have an
impact on the community for many years to
come.
People become candidates for a variety of
reasons. Among the best of reasons is a deep
desire to serve the community. Self interest or
short-term, single issue candidates not only do
a disservice to themselves by running, but to
their community as well. It is also important for
candidates to understand that, while elected to
represent their constituencies, they are making
decisions on behalf of the entire community
that they serve. An ability to balance the
interests of their constituents against those of
the broader community is vital.
A politician - whether federal, provincial or
municipal - needs to be able to work with
people both individually and as part of a team.
As a councillor, you will be responding to
numerous inquiries from individuals as well as
community groups. As a member of council,
you will need to work as part of a team to be
Politicians should have a clear vision of what it
is they want to accomplish. Simply reacting to
issues (or “management by crisis” as it is
sometimes called) will result in merely a
caretaker council. It is much more desirable to
have politicians who have goals that they want
to see accomplished. If you have little you
want to accomplish you will no doubt succeed
in accomplishing just that.
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Governance Process
Municipal politics is a rewarding endeavor. As
a councillor, you will have a wonderful
opportunity to make your mark in the
community. Becoming a municipal politician
is, of course, a serious commitment that
requires serious deliberation. But this should
not dissuade good candidates from
considering the position. A decision to run for
council is now a four year commitment. For
some, it may be a natural progression of their
long term community involvement. For others,
it may be a desire for change, or to have a say
in what goes on. Whatever the reasons, once
you decide to become a candidate, you step
into a new world of existence.
You will soon discover that you are no longer a
private figure, as public life begins to place
new demands upon you. In a short time, the
public and media will begin to call on you for
your opinions, and you will develop a broader
interest and understanding of what it means to
be a politician and represent your community.
When you first enter office, you will discover
that there is a learning curve to round as you
begin to work with the process of governance.
Becoming familiar with the intricacies of
conducting meetings and learning to be an
effective representative will take time.
Additionally, being a municipal politician
necessitates a significant personal time
c o m m i t m e n t . T h e re a re m e e t i n g s a n d
committees galore. Above and beyond that,
there are reports to read, functions to attend,
and many other time-consuming activities.
Municipal governance is a vital and valuable
part of the municipal spectrum. Those
interested in municipal politics realize that is
plays an important role in every Canadian
community, and it is a worthwhile vocation and
contribution to society.
I f y o u a re s e r i o u s a b o u t m a k i n g a re a l
difference in your community, consider getting
involved in local government. The next time
you step out, take a look around; you will see
that municipal government plays a part in
almost everything about you - where it matters
most.
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While there are many reasons why you may
decide to get involved in municipal politics, it is
important to have a clear idea of what it
involves before diving into the process.
Although the position itself does not require
any particular expertise or training, there are
other characteristics that you are requisite if
you are to be successful.
able to accomplish your goals. Being a good
listener, as well as a good problem solver, is
necessary to be able to deal with the many
issues that will come before the council. It will
also help you to respond effectively to the
many calls you will receive from members of
the public.
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TREO 2006
Mary Webb, Scotia Economics
addresses the more than 150
delegates at the 2006 TREO.
TREO delegates are treated to a
lunchtime discussion on Aboroiginal
culture with guest speaker, Gord
Peters.
Members of the industry panel shed
light on their challenges and
successes.
The Workplace Development Panel
presents the current labour market
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Dave Phillips, Environment Canada
explains the new business climate.
TIMMINS, ONTARIO
TREO celebrates business
success with Dan Dumas of
Dumas Contracting.
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presentations made at TREO.
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Claude Ferron of Falconbridge
explains the current situation of
doing business in Ontario.