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Ann Caine, Board of Directors President lenges, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol syndrome, traumatic brain for Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and injury and emotional trauma.

Learning Centre, with Sunrise CEO Caine founded Sunrise after loosing Rob Vandebelt. her husband at a very young age, when the ponies they cared for helped her As you walk the grounds at Sunrise children to cope with the tragedy. “ It Therapeutic Riding and Learning was a very emotional time for my chilCentre with founder Ann Caine, you dren and I witnessed the amazing role can feel the care and love behind the organization. As the children flow from that animals can play as therapy,” said the Sunrise Founder. one activity to another Ann stops to Having been involved in therapeutic hug and greet many of them, all riding in England she created the chariby name.

Recognizing the uniqueness of chil- ty in Guelph in 1982 on a part time dren with special needs, Sunrise offers a basis. She began with five children with viable alternative to traditional therapy. disabilities, the family ponies, one horse For over 33 years, Sunrise has provided that was borrowed from owners of the riding therapy and recreation for chil- riding facility, who also donated space dren and youth with a range of special for the program during their off hours.

Today the organization runs year needs including autism, visual and hearing impairments, intellectual chal- round and has over 100 riders per week

and over 265 volunteers participate in everything from programs, to committees and office work. The 102-acre farm, purchased in 1996, has an indoor arena and houses 22 horses, four miniature horses and one donkey. Over the years various grants have allowed Sunrise to expand the barn, to build a pavilion, play centre, and frog pond for the children to enjoy.

The summer camp program has been running 23 years. The integrated camp blends children with and without disabilities. Approximately 50 children attend the camp daily throughout July and August.

In Farm Discovery Camp, for those five to eight years old, campers participate in the care of the donkey and miniature horses, while also taking part in nature programs, swimming, crafts,

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The Riding Camp is for ages eight to teens and includes riding lessons in the arena, plus gives the opportunity to explore the beautiful trails on horseback. Campers learn about horses and their care through daily stable management lessons and related hands-on activities. A full tack room is designed to provide easy access to all ability levels and teaches participants how to care for the horses and the equipment. Equine topics include grooming, feeding, bedding and horse health.

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Ann Caine – continued from page 1 one to two children while also shadowing an experienced camp counsellor.

“The goal is to move campers with disabilities towards independence. While assistance is often needed, sometimes it can also impede the progress of a child when someone is always doing things for them,” says Caine, as she talks fondly of campers who have literally grown up with Sunrise, starting in the program as young children and then leaving the program as young adults, or returning as helpers.

Caine retired from the Executive Director role in February of this year, but is now President of the Board of Directors and is still very involved in the leadership of Sunrise fundraising initiatives. Rob Vandebelt started with the organization in September of 2014 and took over her role, becoming the Chief Executive Officer earlier this year. He came to Sunrise from a background in business, accounting and operations in a manufacturing role.

“In business you are always looking to build committed teams because that is a foundation for excellence and growth. I found Sunrise already had that foundation because of the strong commitment to a common mission. The result is a team-based organization that is always looking to improve and do its work with excellence,” says Vandebelt.

Sunrise was the first Canadian centre to receive accreditation as a residential Instructor Training School, through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA). All of the instructors at Sunrise are CanTRA certified with pre-requisites through Equine Canada, or are working towards their certification.

“Most children with a disability have been in therapy of some type throughout their lives, but riding a horse is a different type of therapy,” says Caine.“Horses move the same as humans and they have a higher body temperature, so just sitting on them and moving forward provides passive exercise of the muscles. Swimming and riding are the only two non-weight bearing activities that use all the muscles in your body. Through riding, children are engaging in therapy without even realizing it.”

“Plus there is the emotional connection. We have many riders with autism who may start out not making any type of eye contact. Caring for a horse is a powerful connection, and it builds social interaction. As children become comfortable with the horse they start to also build connections with

the instructors and volunteers.”

“The whole environment is designed to encourage children to work together as peers. It becomes like a family and the children no longer see each others disabilities,” adds Vandebelt.“Just seeing what you know can happen, actually happening, is amazing. There is such a sense of accomplishment when a child– who has been helped or assisted in some way all their lives - gets on a huge animal and takes the reins. It is all about acceptance.

Riders blossom and we hear from parents all the time that amazing things are happening from that acceptance.”

So far in 2014, Sunrise has introduced a new Adult Life Skills Day Program, one day per week, which they hope will become a foundation for future respite and residential care, allowing adults with disabilities to live on the property.

“Once youth with disabilities become 21, they are no longer in school and there is a huge waiting list for any type of life skills program .In a small way we are trying to address that need,” says Caine.“Plus this is a very unique opportunity, differing from anything that is available within the area, to learn skills on a working farm.”

Looking to the future Sunrise hopes to also partner with other organizations to use the farm in other ways.“We are meeting a need within the community through the programs we offer. I am very interested in how we can build on that through senior visits, school groups, or by developing partnerships with the arts. It would be great to become a community hub,” says Vandebelt.

The organization plans to focus on strengthening the base of operations over the next two years then may move forward with a campaign.

“I have found fundraising much tougher over the last three years. You have to be much more innovative in the ways you seek support. Access to government funding is more difficult and larger corporations are looking closer at how they spend money. However, we have a very giving community and we wouldn’t survive without both the financial support and the time and materials that have been donated to us.”

In closing Ann continues to speak fondly of the many children who have been part of the program, recalling the challenges that were overcome and how they went on to find their place in the community as adults.“We know the therapy works. It empowers. We are supporting real change in people and giving unique options to youth.”

2015 Employer of Distinction Awards The Guelph & District Human Resources Professionals Association (GDHRPA) is proud to announce the recipients of its sixth annual Employer of Distinction Awards. Two local companies are recognized each year for being outstanding employers who shape organizational excellence and raise awareness of the human resources contributions in achieving a successful organization.

This year the GDHRPA recognized The County of Wellington as the 2015 Employer of Distinction in the large employer category with over 200 employees and NSF-GFTC, part of global public health organization NSF International, as the 2015 Employer of Distinction in the small employer category with less than 200 employees.

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NSF-GFTC was awarded for the human resources policies and practices that have helped shape organizational excellence and furthered NSF International’s mission to protect and improve public health.

Rachelle Parent (left), Human Resources Partner, and Petra Schennach (right), Global Managing Director of Training and Education programs, NSF International received the 2015 Employer of Distinction in the small employer category.

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Along with the Employer of Distinction Award, the County of Wellington is also a finalist at the Canadian HR Awards in the inaugural category of Best HR Team for employers with more than 500 employees. The winner will be announced in September at an event in Toronto. Last year, the County of Wellington won for Best Health and Wellness Strategy and was also a finalist for Best HR Communications Strategy.

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by Marty Williams, Executive Director, Downtown Guelph Business Association One of the key mandates of every Business Improvement Area like the Downtown Guelph Business Association is to beautify the area.

The thinking is that a pleasant environment makes downtowns more attractive to shoppers, diners, clients, and citizens out for a stroll. In most cases, beautification means planting flowers and trees, putting out benches and bike racks, and hanging lights and banners. We do all of these in Downtown Guelph.

But we don’t do it alone. We do lots of cost sharing with the city, adding money to improve the quality and quantity of plants (for instance), and they give us some money to help with benches, lights and banners. In 2014 we spend about $50,000 on these items.

I am especially proud of our banner program. We have been celebrating good things about Guelph and making banners that are quite unique among Ontario Downtowns. In many places, banners are generic and simply let you know where you are, and that fun things happen here. But here in Guelph we’ve taken a different tack: unique banners that celebrate milestone achievements (like the Storm winning the OHL in 2014) the people that live and work here, and the great things you can get in Downtown Guelph.

Our categories for this year are: 1. Civic Pride - the 100th Anniversary of In Flanders Fields on Wyndham and Norfolk 2. Youth - the Guelph Mercury’s 40 Under 40 Winners on Macdonell

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3. Art - Celebrating Guelph Artists on Quebec 4. Festivals - the Fab Five Festivals on Carden 5. Food - Dig in Downtown on Gordon 6. Fashion - Shop Downtown Guelph on Gordon Our banners tell a story, the story of individual people, individual stores and restaurants, and individual events. Walking or driving past these banners is a different experience each time. It is a rich tapestry illustrated with beautiful photos and professional design standards.

And the reason we take the time and trouble to do all this is because hanging a banner is like waving your flag. It is your standard bearer. It entices, in intrigues, it makes people proud that there is a vibrant heart to this city, one that beats like no other.

Now there are some people who say that beautification doesn’t matter, that the wheels of commerce are unaffected by these “little things.” But I disagree. Top-notch retailers and top-notch products are successful exactly because they pay attention as much to form as functionality. In the case of historic downtowns like us, these little things add up.

As it is in our mandate we will continue to work with the City of Guelph to make this civic centre a place that makes Guelphites proud, encourages visitors to come and stay for a while, and to support the fantastic people, places and events happening in this vibrant and lively Downtown.

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business workshops The Guelph Wellington Business Enterprise Centre is located at 42 Wyndham St. N. Suite 401. They offer a variety of two-hour seminars on topics including marketing, sales, cash flow, market research, bookkeeping, and more. For a full list and to register visit www.guelphbusiness.com.

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It’s a great time of year to getaway to summer festivals and fairs in our communities but it’s also a great time of year for reviewing WORKPLACE wellness initiatives and to begin planning a Workplace Wellness Fair! Employees will benefit from focusing on healthy living. These events can be customized to suit the employees’ and company’s needs and budget, and are a great way to help keep everyone healthy and productive.

Since time restraint is a common obstacle in today’s busy lifestyles, on-site wellness fairs give employee’s the opportunity to participate in basic screening and immediately review their results with an occupational health nurse.

Wellpoint Health Ltd’s on-site wellness fair offers blood pressure screening, cholesterol and glucose testing, body mass index calculation, waist circumference measurement, and more.

Healthy lifestyle awareness is promoted through self-help information addressing physical activity, healthy eating, cancer screening, smoking cessation, stress management and more. Food and door prizes add to the fun!

Workplace wellness fairs are fun and informal settings filled with information to help employees remain proactive and healthy.

General health awareness and improvement now can bring healthy returns down the road! So, getaway to your workplace wellness fair!

Anna Bartolomucci RN/OHN, Ontario Occupational Health Manager, Wellpoint Health Ltd., 519-837-3896 Ext. 17, abartolomucci@wellpoint.ca

Preparing students for career pathways

by Ruthanne Finnigan, Co-op Co-ordinator, Wellington Catholic District School Board As an educator and co-ordinator responsible for supporting high school co-operative education programs and pathway planning, I am often asked what Ontario`s public education system is doing to best prepare today`s students for jobs and career pathways that are emerging and for those that don`t yet exist. My answer is “Lots!”

Education policy in Ontario imbeds pathway planning opportunities in all classes. Students are encouraged to explore pathway options answering four inquiry questions. “Who am I?” “What are my opportunities?”“Who do I want to become?” and “What is my plan for achieving my goals?”

Students complete a Career Studies course in grade 10. This course encourages students to reflect on their personal interest, strengths, and goals while exploring career pathways options that might be a good “fit”.

Co-operative education courses are an option for all secondary students. They earn credits while exploring career pathway options as they apply and refine the knowledge and skills learned in a related course. Co-op is only possible with the support of local business and non-profit organizations that provide rich experiential learning opportunities to students. It is not only co-op students who benefit; employers tell us that they also learn from having students in their organizations! If your business does not already provide co-op placements, consider how you might provide an experiential learning opportunity for a secondary student and contact your local school board.

Every school board in Ontario has an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Co-ordinator. Locally, this individual represents both Wellington Catholic and Upper Grand District School Boards as part of a co-terminus agreement who encourages students to consider

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apprenticeships as a post-secondary option. In 2013/14 over 22,000 Ontario students participated in a skilled trade co-operative education placement and nearly 5,000 students finished high school with a Registered Training Agreement.

Elementary and secondary schools participate in Skills Ontario activities. Skills Ontario is dedicated to promoting the skilled trades and technologies through various activities and challenges. Students in grades 4 to 8 have an opportunity to experience the skilled trades and technology in school, regional, and provincial Skills Ontario competitions. Secondary students have an opportunity to demonstrate their skill in various skilled trades and technology areas in school based, regional, provincial, national, and world level competitions. Locally participation in the Elementary Cardboard Boat Race has increased so much that the 2015 event required two competition days!

These are just a few of the ways public education provides opportunities for students to learn about themselves, develop skills, and explore the world of work in preparation for any career–opportunities that continue to be in demand such as the skilled trades as well as those that are yet to emerge! supplied photo

ELECTION 2015

Q & A with candidates

The 2015 Canadian federal election will be held on October 19, 2015.

Local candidates are Gloria Kovach – Conservative, Lloyd Longfield – Liberal, Andrew Seagram – New Democratic Party, and Gord Miller – Green Party.

Conservative candidate Gloria Kovach

Liberal candidate Lloyd Longfield

Gloria Kovach was a member of Guelph City Council for 24 years, past-president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and has over 30 years work experience in the health care field.

Lloyd Longfield was the President of the Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors for the Guelph Wellington Business Enterprise Centre and is a Founding Director and Mentor with Innovation Guelph.

Q: Why do you want to be Guelph’s next Member of Parliament?

Q: What’s your reading of the riding of Guelph: What do you think makes it tick, what is its opinion of the Harper government?

A: I love Guelph. It’s a progressive, diverse and dynamic city. Guelph is, was, and will always be my home. It’s where I raised my family. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the people who live in Guelph and I understand their aspirations and the challenges we face as a community. I’d like to take my 24 years of experience to Ottawa and further the work I began as a City Councillor.

Guelph needs a strong voice in Ottawa and I am the Local Voice.

A: Guelph is very tough riding to read mainly because people think and vote across party lines, they care about issues. I think voters like pieces of all parties polices, often voting for the person representing them rather than the party. I believe that majority of Guelphites would give the Harper government the thumbs down, mainly due to the way he approaches the electorate and public with his one man party style. Opportunism as showcased by this election call and the voter suppression in 2011 shows a lack of transparency and accountability.

Q: What are your top priorities?

A: I want to focus on strong leadership for Guelph, the economy and protecting our security.

Guelph is a unique and progressive community. We must share our successes and ensure that we maintain an environment where our businesses and families can continue to thrive and prosper.

I also believe that as Canadians, we have a responsibility to help those who are less fortunate. As a health care professional, I have seen the struggles first hand and I am passionate about building healthy, safe and sustainable communities. I have earned recognition from the United Nations for my work and I know that my trusted, proven leadership will make a difference.

Q: Why are the Conservatives best positioned to lead this country through the next four years?

A: Canada is among the world’s cleanest, safest, healthiest and best-educated countries. Over the past nine years, Prime Minister Harper has lowered taxes for all Canadians, overseen a stable economy in a time of global economic uncertainty, all while delivering a balanced budget. In addition, the Conservative Government has ensured security and peace of mind for all Canadians, amidst growing threats and acted with a strong and principled presence on the global stage.

History has shown that the NDP (in Ontario especially) has borrowed from the future by way of shortfalls and deficits with no plans for repayment. Look no further than Bob Rae’s NDP government to see the damage that can be done to a thriving economy. Equally concerning is the Liberal opposition to income splitting and tax breaks. Now is not the time to audition unproven and inexperienced leadership.

You can learn more about Gloria Kovach at www.gloriakovach.ca.

Q: You were the President of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, starting in 2008. What’s your proudest achievement from that duration, and what insights from that position can you bring to being an MP for Guelph?

A: In 2008 we headed into recession. During that time the Chamber, City, University and others created a 10-year economic development strategy called Prosperity 2020. Its goal was to diversify the local economy–making it vibrant and making it strong by working with partners to ensure it was an attractive community for business to grow and investment in and ultimately creating jobs for Guelphites. Through this initiative I was a founding partner of Innovation Guelph. We have done well to help Guelph businesses grow, starting an incubator to unleash entrepreneurs, help with new investment in Guelph. With respect to insight–it’s about working together with everyone regardless of party or personalities and finding the common ground to move forward. I would employ this collaborative approach to represent the people of Guelph if given the opportunity.

One of our key business sectors in Canada is agriculture, representing $100B output, or approximately 7% of our economic output- employing 2 million people. Indeed, agriculture is already larger than the automotive sector. Half of Canada’s primary production is exported, and processed foods now account for $21billion sales. Guelph is one of the key players in Canada’s agriculture industry with federal and provincial offices, research centres, and of course the University of Guelph and Conestoga College’s Food Processing Centre. I would work hard to bring our strengths in this area forward.

Guelph’s diversity of people and industries should be represented through open votes in parliament, and open discussion in Guelph. I hope to work to bring these conversations together for Guelph and for Canada.

You can learn more about Lloyd Longfield at www.lloydlongfield.ca.

NDP candidate Andrew Seagram

Green Party candidate Gord Miller

Andrew Seagram works for the Upper Grand District School Board as coordinator of the Community Use of Schools Program. He has also served as co-chair of the Guelph and Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination, vice-president of the not-for-profit Gordon Street Condo Development Corporation, and co-founded the Guelph and Wellington Food Round Table.

Gord Miller was the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario for 15 years. Before that, he was a scientist, consultant and civil servant.

Q: What made you decide to run?

A: I’m running for office to deliver change, to improve life for us here in Guelph. Currently, I work for the Upper Grand District School Board as coordinator of the Community Use of Schools Program, turning schools into community hubs by renting them at minimal cost to local non-profit groups. I have worked on the front lines of the fight against poverty for 30 years and I’ve seen opportunities for the middle class get worse: Wages have stagnated, benefits and pensions have been slashed, and precarious work has mushroomed. It’s gotten harder to get ahead. Tom Mulcair has a concrete plan to help middle class families get ahead.

Q: What are your top three priorities?

A: New Democrats have been very clear about our priorities. The program I’ve heard the most excitement about is $15/day childcare. It’s a big win for families. In Quebec this has allowed over 70 000 women to re-enter the workforce, so it’s also important for equality and brings qualified candidates into the job market.

On the revenue side, Tom’s plan will lower small business taxes from 11% down to 9%. We’ll balance this with a gradual increase of corporate taxes closer to the G7 average, so large companies pay their fair share while we remain competitive. Small businesses are the job creation engine in our economy and in Guelph, nearly one in four jobs are in manufacturing. We’ll invest in innovation and clean technologies to build the next generation of good manufacturing jobs.

We don’t have to choose between a strong economy and a clean environment. We’ll recommit to meeting our climate-change obligations to the world and restore strong environmental assessments as a prerequisite for new projects. We’ll strengthen laws to protect our lakes and rivers like the Speed and Eramosa in Guelph.

Q: What do you feel the NDP’s can do differently?

A: These policies are a start, but after 10 years of the Harper government, we need to rebuild trust, and re-establish honesty and integrity in Ottawa. From the robo-call scandal here in Guelph, to Duffy-gate, we’ve seen too much secrecy, too much rule breaking. The NDP will open up government. Public service is honourable, challenging work. As an MP I’ll work to better our country and our community whether sitting in the House of Commons or in a vibrant, responsive local constituency office. It would be a pleasure to serve, and I’m looking forward to talking to voters in Guelph before October 19th.

For more information visit www.andrewseagram.ndp.ca.

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Q: Why have you come back to Guelph to run for MP? A: I came to Guelph to go to university. Some partners and I started a business here. I met my wife here. We bought our first home on Suffolk Street and started our family. Career requirements took me away for years but now I have retired and come back to the community where I started my adult life. And I am offering my years of acquired skills and experience in public service to the people of Guelph if they give me the honour of representing them in Parliament.

Q: Why politics? Why not just enjoy your retirement?

A: The Canada I grew up in was a country of respect, hope and pride. Stephen Harper is fundamentally changing that Canada. We see a disturbing rise in fear, anger and despair, especially among our youth. The Harper government’s obsession with exporting raw bitumen from the tar sands dismantling our environmental protection system, eroding our basic rights and freedoms and undermining the economic future of this country. We need voices in Parliament calling for a new direction, a new vision of Canada that recognizes the reality of the real challenges we face. I don’t hear those voices from the Liberal or NDP benches.

Q: Why do you think our Parliament is so off-track?

A: The rules and processes of Parliament have been fundamentally changed by the Harper government. MPs are no longer allowed to vote on in the House or in committees the way that they or their constituents think they should vote. All three of the major parties dictate how their members must vote. And increasingly the laws they are voting on are huge omnibus bills with complex clauses that make sweeping changes too complicated to debate properly in Parliament.

Q: What would the Green Party do differently?

A: The Green Party lets its members vote as they wish. As the MP for Guelph I will be Guelph’s voice in Ottawa not Ottawa’s voice in Guelph. But the biggest change we feel is essential is in how we run our elections. Canada is one of only a few major democracies left that still uses the “firstpast-the-post” voting system where a candidate can win with only a minority share of the votes cast. Most advanced nations use some sort of “proportional representation”, where the number of seats a party gets in the house is determined by their share of the popular vote. If we had such a system in Canada Parliament would be more reflective of the will of the people and the MPs would have to work more cooperatively.

For more information, please visit www.Gord4Guelph.ca.

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Consider the employer’s perspective when applying for a job

Business Succession Planning: it’s never too early to start It is a step that often goes over looked.

Owner/principals are more concerned with the continued success of their companies, not what will happen to them after they leave.

A proper business succession plan is critical in ensuring that relationships with business partners and employees are maintained.

Financial security for the owner/principal will be a key consideration, along with protecting the legacy of the company.

The following are a few areas to consider when discussing a succession plan: 1) Corporate Structure and Methods of Transfer.

The way in which a company is structured can have a substantial effect on what method of transfer is right for a selling owner/principal. If the company is incorporated, is the method of transfer through a share sale or an asset sale? Each has its own legal and tax consequences.

2) Estate Planning. Combined with the corporate structure, having a proper integrated estate plan is critical. It will ensure that loved ones are financially secure should an accident occur.

3) Business Valuation. Owner/principals will need to determine what price they are willing to transfer their business for, which will require a close analysis of the company’s property, assets and revenues. It will also

require a look at some of the more intangible assets of the company, such as intellectual property, competition in the market and client base. In some circumstances, changing certain business practices now can reap substantial rewards in the future.

4) Exit Strategy. Owner/principals may not have considered all of the available exit strategies available to them. For instance, the exit may involve the transfer of a company to a family member, a partner, an employee or a third party. In some cases, the best decision is to simply wind down the company.

Many owner/principals fail to take into account their family members when making these decisions. Often times, family members provide an important perspective on the feasibility of an owner/principal’s business succession plan. Retirement goals should be shared between family members to avoid potential conflicts during succession planning or following the transfer.

Professional advisors, such as lawyers, accountants and bankers are a valuable resource when you are considering a succession plan.

Kyle Hampson is a lawyer in the Corporate Commercial Group at Miller Thomson LLP. Kyle can be reached at 519-780-4635 or khampson@millerthomson.com.

Find out what is happening in the community on our calendar of events

We all know that looking for work takes time and is financially and emotionally stressful. But did you know that this is also the case for the employer? Finding the right employee to fill an open position takes time and money, and is stressful because the employer is taking a risk that the person they hire might not work out, which in turn will cost more time and money.

From the employer’s perspective the job cycle is challenging because: • it can take months to develop a job description, post the position, screen applications, interview candidates, check references and make an offer, • the new employee can take four to six months to become fully productive, and • the training costs over that time can really add up.

On top of this the employer may be dealing with disappointment that the previous employee quit, overwhelmed with their workload and lack of time to recruit and train someone new, and worried that they will invest time, money and energy in hiring someone who will not be fully committed to the organization.

What does all of this mean for job seekers? Considering the job cycle from the employer’s perspective can help you gain an advantage and get noticed. For example: • As most employers want to hire for fit as well as technical skills, they look for people that will match organizational values, work well with their team, learn quickly and stay for the long term. Job seekers should research companies well and be able to describe how they will contribute effectively as employees and why they want to work there.

• Employers will often advertise only as a last resort to fill a vacancy. They save time, money and stress by promoting from within or using network referrals to hire. Networking is an effective way to learn about employers, find positions before they are posted, and build a reputation so that employers can find you more easily.

• When an employer may actually post a vacant position, they can receive hundreds of resumes for that one position alone! They don’t have time to read through these resumes carefully, so they may use software or ask staff to screen for keywords and important skills. Developing a resume that is concise, unique to the position, and uses words the employer is looking for can help your resume get to the top of the pile.

No matter how complicated the process gets, the bottom line is that employers need engaged team members with solid skills. You can make their hiring decision easier by considering their perspective when you search for work. Contact a local Employment Ontario agency such as Lutherwood to help you consider the employer’s perspective in your job search.

Katrina Michielsen is an Employment Consultant at Lutherwood For more information visit www.lutherwood.ca/needajob.

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WelcomeToGuelph.ca The Guelph Community Foundation celebrates 15 years of giving new residents guide by Heather Grummett Guelph Community Foundation (GCF) grants funds to various comavail. December 2015 The munity projects, educational scholarships and kids to camp programs. The Thousands of new residents move into our city every year. The Guelph new residents guide Welcometoguelph.ca is a new publication that will welcome residents to our community and familiarize them with the wide variety of city services, cultural opportunities, shops, restaurants and businesses available.

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The glossy digest sized booklet will be distributed at the end of the year via key Guelph locations and organizations including the Guelph Tourism offices, the Downtown Business Association members, the Guelph & District Real Estate Association, the Guelph Public Libraries, the University of Guelph and more.

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Small Business STAR Awards The Guelph Wellington Business Enterprise Centre is now accepting applications for the annual Small Business STAR Awards. The annual awards acknowledge small businesses who have been in business under 3 years and who had excelled in many aspects of small business.

These awards may be applied for by a business or nominated by another business.

Application deadline is September 18 by 4pm.

For more details visit www.guelphbusiness.com

StoneHammer Brewing introduces bold new cans StoneHammer Brewing recently announced that it now offers their flagship brands in cans a new look for the award winning brands.

The debate of cans vs. bottles has been around for years. “There really should not be any debate, cans are superior to bottles” says partner Phil Woodhouse. Beer’s two greatest enemies are UV light and oxygen. “Cans block 100% of the light and the double-crimped lid creates a much better seal than a cap on a bottle,” Phil adds. As for metallic flavours in the beer, Phil points out “that comes from the outside of the lid when you drink directly from a can. Pouring your beer into a glass solves that”.

The move to cans makes sense. “This is what craft beer drinkers are buying,” states partner Lesley Woodhouse. “They purchase a variety of single serving cans rather than a case of one brand”. Industry statistics support this. Cans are rapidly becoming the preferred format for beer drinkers in Ontario with a sales increase of 8.6% over the first six months this year. This is a continuation of a trend that will result in can sales accounting for over half of the beer sold in the province by the end of the year.

The cans will be phased in with the Pilsner and Dark Ale hitting select LCBO and Beer Store shelves in mid-August, followed by the Light Lager later in the month.

For more information visit www.stonehammer.ca.

organization that began in 2000, with just $13,000 in donations, has grown over the past 15 years granting over $3million to over 800 charitable projects since they were established.

Now with 115 different funds, GCF grants across all sectors including Animal Welfare, Health and Wellness, Social Services, the Environment, Education, Community Services, Child and Youth, and Arts and Culture. A number of Scholarship Funds have also been created, which provide grants to in-need and deserving students who would otherwise not be able to continue their post-secondary education.

“Our goal as a Foundation is to enhance the quality of life and vitality in the Guelph and surrounding communities, now and for generations to come,” says Lianne Carter Ladner, in Marketing & Communications for The Guelph Community Foundation.“The collective impact that our donors can make on our community is pretty amazing.”

“The unique thing about The Foundation is that donated money is invested, and it’s the interest on the original investment that is granted year after year after year. Essentially, someone’s one-time donation can have an effect that lasts forever.”

In 2014 alone The Foundation received over $700,000 in total gifts, and granted $452,793 to various community projects. Plus, $29,000 was awarded in scholarships to students in Guelph and Wellington County.

To celebrate their 15th anniversary, The Foundation is throwing a Dine & Dance Gala, presented by Bird Elinesky Schuett, to help raise money for their community grant programs.

The black & white event, scheduled for Saturday October 3, will include an entire night of dazzling entertainment, including a cocktail party, dinner, live and silent auctions, elimination draw and live music performances throughout the evening The gala begins with a cocktail party within the Old Quebec Street Shoppes. From there guests will stroll to pre-selected gala-appointed restaurants to enjoy their chef-inspired dinner before returning to Old Quebec Street for the grand finale.

Participating restaurants include Baker Street Station, Atmosphere, Bite Catering at The River Run Centre, Buon Gusto, and The Joint. Guests pre-

The Guelph Community Foundation recently announced that they have added three new (volunteer) Board Members. Joel Porter from Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Julia Toth from The Cooperators and Cyndy Moffat-Forsythe from Huntington Society of Canada will join the knowledgeable group of dedicated professionals who make up the Foundation’s Board.

Board members pictured are: Back row left to right: Jay Elinesky, Jason Evans, Mike Gourlay, Gary Christie, Ash Kapur, Ken Hammill, Diane Squires Front row left to right: Joel Porter, Chris Davison, Dominique O’Rourke, Julia Toth, Susan Brown, Cyndy Moffat Forsyth, Chris Willard (supplied photo)

select their restaurant choice at time of ticket purchase. Each restaurant will be serving similar menu options, with their own creative spin on how it is presented.

After dinner, guests return to Old Quebec Street where they can dance the night away to the eight-piece Juno-nominated band “God Made Me Funky”.

Ken Hammill, founding member of The Guelph Community Foundation, is nostalgic about the event.“We are celebrating our 15th anniversary as a Foundation this year,” says Hammill.“Fifteen years ago, a small group of us in the community had a vision to band together to invest into the community in a way that keeps giving every year forever. To date, we have given more than $3 million in grants to over 800 local organizations. It is rewarding to see how we continue to grow and make a difference in our community.”

Gala tickets are $150 each. For more information visit the gala website at www.gcfgala.com. For more information on charitable giving visit www.guelphcf.ca

Introducing the Rhyze Project: Women’s Economic Advancement Project Gets Rebranded Last year we planted the seed, and now we are starting to see it bloom. The changing season marked the evolution from the creative stage to the implementation stage of our women’s project at Innovation Guelph. After spending the better part of last year doing focus groups and consulting with community members and leaders, we are moving on to implementing our program to cultivate female entrepreneurship in Guelph. This transition presented the perfect opportunity to rethink our brand, and how to best represent the work we are doing in the Guelph community.

We set off on a journey to rename and rebrand our project. We engaged with the team at Pearl Street Communications, a cutting-edge and community-oriented marketing firm in Guelph, to create something new. Curt Hammond and his team of innovators were amazing: they held a focus-group with our main community partners

to distill the real essence of the project. Men and women shared their stories of getting involved: from connecting with people they never would have otherwise met, to starting new professional ventures as a result of their participation. What we learned from this exercise was clear: this is a community project, with different branches popping up all over the region as a result of growing connections.

The name “Rhyze” comes the Ancient Greek rhizoma meaning “mass of roots”. Rhizomes, like trillium and mint, have the unique ability to produce both the shoot and root systems of a new plant. They are self-propagating, as buds that form at the joints produce new flowers. Rhizomes are resilient and relentless: just like women. The Rhyze Project is about empowering women and cultivating entrepreneurial spirit. We are engaging women at all levels of entrepreneurship, whether

they are starting their own business or are intrapreneurial. Women from the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sector, rural areas, in career or life transition and women who have immigrated to Canada have been at the core of the project since the beginning, and will participate in peer mentoring circles in the fall.

The seeds are in the ground. As more partners continue to join and community members engage, The Rhyze Project will be cultivating leaders and creating programs across the region. The rhizome is spreading; female entrepreneurship is growing.

To learn more about The Rhyze Project and how you can get involved, visit www.innovationguelph.ca/womenseconomic-advancement-project/

Innovation Guelph announces nine finalists for The Rhyze Award Innovation Guelph (IG) is delighted to announce the nine local women-owned businesses who will pitch for cash awards and business support services at the Rhyze Award Pitch Competition and Award Ceremony this September.

• Attic Gold - manufacturer of small batch production gold jewellery made from consciously sourced raw materials • Blue Ocean Office Supplies - supplier of affordable and environmentally responsible compatible ink & toner products • The Children’s Art Factory - a studio space specifically designed for children to experience August/September 2015 page 10

many different arts - based materials • Community Acupuncture - Guelph’s first dedicated community acupuncture clinic • Fred & Bean - an upcycled fashion company that uses reclaimed garments and materials to create a variety of original products • FLOW Office Wisdom - a virtual business administration company • It Just Happens - provider of writing services for business communications and academia • La Cucina di Natalina Italian Cooking School provider of cooking classes specializing in Southern Italian cuisine

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• [RE]fresh Juice - creator of organic cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices Hosted by Innovation Guelph, The Rhyze Award Pitch Competition is the first women only business investment pitch competition in Wellington County. It will take place on September 21 from 7 to 9:30pm at the OAC Centennial Arboretum Centre at the University of Guelph with guest speaker by Linda Hasenfratz, CEO of Linamar Corp., and 2014 EY Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year. The competition is open to the public and free to attend, although registration is required.

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