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Times Advocate, 1999-07-28, Page 14Business Directory) 14 Exeter Times. Advocate • • ► I Business Huron Business Centre offers new program SEAFORTH -- The Huron Business Development Corporation is pleased to introduce a new program, the Export Development • Initiative. Launched in Huron County, Sarnia-Lambto! County, Middlesex County, Oxford County, Elgin County and the City of London, the project is admin- istered by the Huron Business Development Corporation (HBDC) and funded by Human Resources Development Canada. During the 90's, most of Canada's economic growth has come from export -related activities. Between 1992 and 1997 inclusive, Canadian exports rose by 85%. Despite collectively creating more employment opportunities than their larger counterparts, small and medium business have yet to take advantage of surging global markets. The Export Development Initiative is designed to address the root causes of this lack of participation. In general, these businesses cite complex regula- tions; staff shortages and confusion over how to begin as reasons for not developing export markets. This, project will aid business operators and man- -4_agers in overcoming these barriers. By developing export markets in concert with their existing domestic market, these businesses will bet- ter insulate themselves from the effects of an eco- nomic slump. This project will develop the export capabilities of a small and medium businesses in Huron County with the goal of increasing employment opportunities for its residents. Actions will include education to build awareness of exporting among small business owners and man- agers, training to identify needs and to develop an export training plan for employees, determination of export readiness of businesses and help to, develop and implement an export plan. ,It will also help in locating critical • export informa- tion resources and provide networking to introduce government support services, agencies and pro- grams to the new exporter. Activities are now underway developing a range of resources tailored to fit the needs of local exporters including consultation to find answers and develop solutions -- one on one. -.4 4 -*6 *- '„ o . A library of export oriented information and mate- rials is being assembled at the Huron Business Centre. A Web site at www.huronexports.on.ca is being developed to provide local exporter profiles, an event calendar and critical information links. A seminar for businesses in Huron County that have or want customers outside Canada is planned for July 28 from 8:30 a.m. - noon in Clinton at the OMAFRA office. The cost of the seminar is $10. The objective of the seminar is to introduce -DI services and local resources, establish a dialogue with businesses, develop a profile of local ex-) ► . yrs and their problems and respond to current need. The seminar agenda will include presenters from a number of businesses providing support to Local exporters. Speakers will address the following topics: Introduction of the Export Development Initiative, the ABC's of exporting, a checklist of export specific procedures, how to choose a broker, the challenge of Internet commerce and the importance of shipping and packaging. For information about the new program or upcom- ing seminar call 519-527-0305. POLICE BRIEFS • POLICE BRIEFS Personal watercrafts stolen DASHWOOD -- Thieves made off with two personal watercrafts on a trailer from a Dashwood home's dri- veway. The 19.9.7 and3998 Tigersharks with registra- tion numbers 22E12354 and 22E1207 were stolen between 3 - 8 a.m. on July 19. The trailer, which was also stolen, is a 1999 Ven £yl double PWC. The total value of the stolen items is $16,000. Stolen van recovered TUCKERSMITH 'f WP. —. Early Saturday evening a Tuckersmith Twp. farmer from Conc. 2 reported find- ing an abandoned van. Police identified the green 1994 Ford van had been stolon from Main St. In llensall the night before. Th© van, which was full of equipment, was stolen actor the vehicle was left unlocked with the keys in the glovebox. The van has been towed to the Exeter OPP detachment and is being held until the OPP identification unit can check it for fingerprints. eter woman stats By Katherine Harding TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER -- Robin McLean wants to make ' ife easier for you. This ambitious, stay- at-home mother has started a business called At Your Service which specializes in party plan- ning. McLean got the idea after reading about a similar venture in a magazine. While she doesn't know of another party planning business in the area, McLean thinks it's only a matter of time before a venture like this starts up in Exeter. "I thought I better get on it or someone else will," she said. Depending on the size of the party McLean's fee will vary for provid- ing services including decorating, running errands and grocery shopping. "I'm basically the mid- dleman," said McLean about her business. "I want to do all the run- ning around for people." Because the. business is run out of her Andrew St. home, McLean will be able to stay close to her four-year-old son and eight -year -odd .daughter. This situation is ideal for McLean because her daughter's learning dis- abilities require' lots of specialists appointments p Wednesday, July 28, 1999 • which she couldn't accommodate with a 9-5 Getting started Because the business is home-based, . McLean's start up costs are mini- mal. She is even keeping her advertising costs low by relying on word of mouth rdcommenda- $igns.: flyers .N and busi- et the. riot '�` ti :y.,., _, bout .h r ser- vice. ser vice. For more information about At Your Service call 235-4455. New Web site launch Hensall District Co-op CEO Earl Wagner launches the company's new Web site Friday with technical assistance from jim Prior.With more than 200 pages, the site at http://www.hdc.on.ca, has comprehensive information on HDC's products and services along with links to agricultural Information. Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance ,Company Exeter, Ont: NOM 1S1 :(EovidstablishedFull in 1In876)su Pres - ance 'Cove Proms Nevi:. -Applications are -Welcomed - DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Joe MAO, RR5 tr05 Ron Feeney, RR 2 Dublin 3454360 Lary Gardner, RR2, Stalk .341.297* Jack Hodgen, RR1, Kirt6on 2204152 Michael O'Shea RR3 Grunion. 225-2600 Morris Willows, RR2 SC Pauls 3034544 AGENTS Wayne Maver Exeter .236.1915 David Moore, Dubin 343-2512 Barb Warden, Dubin 346777 Joseph Unlit*, Michel 3464012 Heed office, Exeter 235-0350 A refund from surplus was declared for all poll- cy holders who qualify, are on record and in good standing as at December 31, 1998. service Exeter resident Robin McLean, left, has started a party planning business called At Your Service. 1st & 2nd Mortgage MONEY AVAILABLE at 8.5% interest or less Personal Loans Totally Unsecured if you quality, monthly payments asat w as Amt. Mth Payt. 1 000 . $5x,f 6 15,000 1.25 UP TO $400,000. 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