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Why your business is so important to our economy
(CorporationCentre.ca) – Are you considering starting up or working for a small business? If so, you will be making a strong positive contribution to the Canadian economy. In recent years, small businesses across the country have played a crucial role in stabilizing the often volatile economy in Canada, and there are a variety of reasons why. Small businesses are job creators. They have helped to create thousands of new jobs in Canada. According to statistics published by Statistics Canada in July 2008, small businesses alone have accounted for 37 percent of new jobs in the private sector between 1997 and 2007. Since 2008, these figures have shown a steady increase. As of July 2011, 98 per cent of all businesses in Canada are now considered as a small business, with 48 per cent of
– your business makes a big difference the work force being employed by them. According to the July report, there are currently more than 2.4 million small businesses across Canada, a number which will surely increase over the next few years. Employees of small businesses currently account for more than two thirds of the employment in five major industries: • Non-institutional health care (89 percent); • construction (76 percent); • other varied services (73 percent); • food and accommodations (67 percent), • and forestry (67 percent). These statistics are more than likely to increase, espe-
cially if the state of the Canadian economy improves. In addition to contributing to the increase of the country’s employment rates, small businesses are also an integral part of the GDP. Some statistics to consider – in 2006, small businesses made up roughly 23 percent of Canada’s GDP. This figure varied from one province to another, and it peaked at 27 per cent in both British Columbia and Prince Edward Island. Two years later, Saskatchewan’s small businesses accounted for 35 percent of the GDP, while BC placed second with 32 per cent. Not far behind in third place was Quebec, with a 30 per cent contribution. One of the main
reasons why Quebec’s small businesses have made such a significant contribution to the GDP can be attributed to the fact that more than 56 per cent of Canada’s small businesses are located in Quebec. Although small businesses in Canada are important, there is quite a bit of work left to do to make it easy for businesses to succeed. The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) has released its new report which highlighted four key areas: • better labor laws, • reduced taxes to help businesses grow, • a reduction of red tape, • and better spending on services for small businesses Their conclusion is that the
government needs to be more involved in order to make it a balanced economic environment for entrepreneurs. With the chaos in financial markets, the strong hand of the government is required to provide a stable platform so that many businesses can succeed. A private/public partnership is required in order to address each of these issues, one that benefits both owners and employees. Small businesses are currently on the rise, and it is expected that many more will be established across the country in the coming years. Consequently, the more small businesses that exist, the greater their contributions to the GDP as a whole will be. So, if you are considering starting a small business of your own, there is no better time to do so than now.
New businesses are popping up every month in Yorkton and that’s reason to celebrate!
At Home in Your Community SecurTek is proud to call Yorkton home and happy that our success allows opportunities to give back to the community that has supported us over the years and has helped us grow to become one of the premier monitoring companies in the country. SecurTek provides commercial and residential monitoring solutions to customers across Western Canada, Ontario and the Maritimes. At present, we employ 120 people including 110 at our national Head Office right here in Yorkton. Through the dedication and skills of our employees, SecurTek has been awarded CSAA Five Diamond Certification for superior service in North America. We are one of only five security companies in Canada to receive this certification. Many of our employees offer their time and talents to support charitable events and organizations in the community through memberships in the SecurTek Pioneers – a branch of the Chapter 59 SaskTel Pioneers. SecurTek partners with almost 100 independently owned Authorized Dealers who provide best-in-class service and innovative solutions to our customers. Our dedication to helping making communities safer is exemplified every day through the efforts, knowledge and expertise of our Authorized Dealers who live, work and play in the communities we serve.
For more information about us, our products or our services: Contact our Customer Care Centre at 1-877-777-7590 or visit our website at securtek.com.
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The numbers say your business is vital: Mayor Bob Maloney By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer When it comes to Yorkton’s economy, small business is a major driving force. According to Mayor Bob Maloney, just looking at the numbers gives a good indication of how important small business is to the community. “We have 1,182 business licenses in the city, and the vast majority would be small businesses. When you look at that number, and multiply each of those business licenses by a few employees, that tells you how big an employer small business is. Small business is a huge employer. “In addition to that we have 230 non-residents that are doing business in Yorkton, and in January alone we did 27 new business licenses. When you take a look at that, the implications are huge for any city, and you soon see that small business is really the driving factor of growth in our city and many others,” Maloney says. Apart from providing services to a community, growth in small business is also a good indicator of the health of a community, Maloney adds, with growth in small business showing that people are responding to increased needs within a city. “Small businesses tend to reflect the growth in the
community. Large businesses are great to have and you want to attract those, but in small business it’s really a better indicator of how your community is doing. A small business really points to growth in your commercial sector and the viability of your community. When you’re attracting people to your city and you’re attracting people to shop, it leads to growth, particularly in small businesses where people see opportunities.” While larger businesses are vitally important, it’s the smaller businesses that are about seizing the opportunities in the marketplace, Maloney says, and quickly reacting to demands in the community. “You’re not going to get a Harvest Meats, a Morris Industries or a Leons, those businesses don’t come along very often. While they’re driving forces behind your communi-
ty’s economy, they’re hard to come by, and there’s a lot of competition for those businesses. But for small business, I think it reflects an opportunity for local people to see an opportunity, whether it’s for a restaurant, or a clothing store, or something of that nature, I think they see the community and seize on it,” he adds. Having small businesses around is not only important for the economy for today, but also in the future, as the next generation of employees are trained. “That’s where you get your part time jobs for your students while they’re in high school or college. Having those part time jobs available in your marketplace is really important for attracting students to your area because many of them are going to need to do some part time work in order to pay the bills,” Maloney concludes.
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“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
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By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The vast majority of businesses in the region are small businesses, says Juanita Polegi of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. She estimates that in Yorkton, and nationally, small business makes up the majority of employers. “According to a study by the Ministry of the Economy, small businesses, those with one to 49 employees, make up 90 per cent of businesses in the province,” Polegi says. The most important part of small business is naturally the services they provide, and Polegi says that small businesses provide many of the services that people take for granted. “We have people in the service and retail sectors delivering a variety of goods and services to people in the Parkland area.” For the economy in general, Polegi says that it’s important for small businesses to be there and help things thrive. She says that provincially in 2011 small businesses collectively paid out $5.4 billion in payroll, which accounts for 26.4 per cent of the total provincial payroll. “Small businesses are very much the backbone, both in local and provincial areas.”
Polegi says that business helps a region by bringing a diversity of businesses and a desire to succeed. At present, the Chamber represents over 450 businesses. The Directors of the Chamber’s Board are a diverse group of men and women who are leaders in the community. These Directors share ideas, raise issues and awareness, and advance the interests of our membership. They view differences within the community as assets and opportunities, providing a model for respecting and celebrating Yorkton’s diversity! As Yorkton’s “voice of business,” the Chamber serves as a valuable link between business and government to ensure that the opinions and suggestions of the members are heard at all levels of government. The Chamber also acts as a liaison, serving as an important resource and referral centre. It continues to work hard to represent business and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Yorkton. For more than a century, Yorkton has been fortunate to have a Chamber of Commerce whose presidents and directors, on a volunteer basis, give of their time and talents to ensure the well-being of not only the business community, but also of the community at large. Yorkton is truly a city “where good things happen!”
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Harley-Davidson® of Yorkton was founded in the fall of 1983 by Rick Dawson of Yorkton, who rented some space and partnered with Rick Schrader. With the need to expand Dawson took over 100% ownership in 1987, moved to a sound location on 3rd Ave. and hired two workers. But again with the need to expand in 1992, the Broadway store came to be. It then kept 5-6 people employed, drew customers from all 3 prairie provinces and developed a strong reputation for quality service. “We were one of the only shops offering full engine and transmission reconditioning, all done in house on our own high quality tooling.” says Rick Dawson. We competed in Canada and Western USA in professional Drag racing, earning four # 1 titles and in the top 3 for over 10 years. In 2003 we contracted local workers to build our current location, allowing us to expand again, keeping 12-13 full time and part time workers busy. The store sees customers from within a 1 - 5 hour radius of the city, each day. Some stay in Yorkton hotels, camp sites and enjoy local amenities. Harley-Davidson® of Yorkton gets a minimum of 10 requests a day for sponsorship. We try to give back to local events such as motorcycle poker derby’s, racing, Snowarama, hockey etc. but regrets “we are seasonal and try to support anything directly related to motorcycling.” We are proud to say that last spring we were awarded the Chamber of Commerce Award of Excellence. We have a great staff here ready to assist you. We also make a great tourism spot for the Harley enthusiasts.
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The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce regularly recognizes the contributions of local business to the community. Above the Yorkton Coop receives an award for Work and Family Balance.
“Businesses — small, medium and large — drive the economy and make the world go round.”
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We are moving to a new location to better serve you • Canadian Tire has been serving the town of Yorkton for 40 years and now in progress with our 3rd expansion • 30 addiƟonal employment opportuniƟes in new store
GRAND OPENING - May 23, 2013 • 13,000 new products • 3 x the retail floor space (from 22,000 to 65,000 sq. Ō.)
Our store has 465 years of Canadian Tire retail experience – We are here for you! Owner: David Dungey Front row: Donna Shchyschuk, Tammy Morgan, Melissa Honour, Rhonda Terleski, Stephanie Kryski, Dale Babuik Back row: Chris Wright, Vern Branconnier, Clayton Bassingthwaite, Tina Lang, Walter Riabko, Dave Blommaert
Since Jumpstart was founded in 2005 Canadian Tire has contributed $165,000 or 897 children to our community. Last year, 2012 we made dreams happen for 185 local kids by contribuƟng $33,500.
• Our community partners: • Big Brothers Big Sisters Yorkton • City of Yorkton Community Development, Parks and RecreaƟon • Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton
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R. Miller’s Plumbing, Heating & Electrical Ltd. Serving Yorkton and Area for 25 Years
Business, the life blood of the economy: Ottenbreit By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer
Proud to be part of this community and proud to support these local organizations: • Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer • Deer Park Ladies Open Golf Tournament • Sunrise Health Region • Yorkton Fire Fighters Burn Unit Fund • Soup Haven • Prairie Harvest Christian Life Center • 4-H • Local Wildlife Federation Associations • Harvest Showdown • Yorkton R. Miller’s Cardinals Baseball Team • Kinsmen Recycling Program • Royal Canadian Legion • Yorkton Minor Football
Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit believes that small business is the backbone of the provincial economy, and one of the main driving factors for growth in the province. “When you look at small business and the impact it has on our province, it really is the backbone of our economy and our employment. If you look at the success of our province right now and what’s happening, it’s predominantly small business that is that job creator and the life blood of the economy,” he comments. When it comes to growth, not only do small businesses help a province grow, Ottenbreit says, but they also grow themselves. “Quite often the small businesses become fairly successful and in some cases very successful and grow into medium to large businesses which opens up even more opportuni-
ties.” Another valuable part of small business is getting people started in their careers. “If you look at the type of employment we have in the Yorkton area, everything from service industries to retail, which is probably on the lowerpaying side of small business, it is a stepping stone to getting an education or college courses, and skilled trades moving into more lucrative and better paying positions in small businesses. Yorkton is indicative of probably the whole country, and 70-80 per cent of employees or jobs are actually in the small business sector,” he says. Small businesses also help an economy grow by responding to needs quickly and effectively, Ottenbreit adds, something more difficult the larger a business gets. “It’s virtually impossible to have growth or a strong economy without that small business. Big business for a large part
isn’t responsive enough to fill the needs many people have. When you look at service industries or many of the services you have, the responsiveness that’s needed in service industries, it’s almost impossible for larger corporations to have that, or the personal relationship with people from a community.” Economic growth needs both large and small business to work, Ottenbreit adds, and together they can work to their mutual benefit and success. “It’s also important for large businesses to have that small business in an area and effectively partner with them. To keep your finger on the pulse of all aspects of some industries is very difficult, but when you can use small businesses on a contract basis, you can rely on the responsibility, the responsiveness and the effectiveness of small business to fulfill needed services within larger businesses,” he concludes.
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Local businesses are involved in the community and they give back...
VALUE TIRE & BATTERY #10 Highway East Yorkton, Sask
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Value Tire and Battery has been part of the Yorkton community for the past 28 years. It started as a one bay tire shop; growing to a three bay in our second location; to our present location of 8 bays, along with two warehouses. We presently employ 15 staff. There are full time mechanics on duty as well as our tire technicians. We have two fully equipped service trucks that run year round, for farm calls and on the road service. We have up-to-date equipment and knowledgeable technicians. We have a tire changer capable of servicing tractor tires as well as OTR. Semi tires are no problem on our semi tire balancer The Road Force balancer is able to replicate the motion of driving down a highway to detect any ride disturbances. We have a computerized 3D alignment machine. We have all the latest brake equipment for brake repairs. Our diagnostic equipment will talk to the computer in your vehicle making repairs easier. When it gets hot in the summer we can fix your air conditioning. Our showroom has just been remodeled to serve you better and more comfortably. Come in and see our new showroom!
In 2011, we put on an addition that doubled the square footage of our building. With our addition we are able to drive in a superbee semi trailer with room for a tandem truck behind it and still have plenty of room to work on the vehicles inside, out of the unpredictable weather. We are capable of storing up to 1000 semi tires. We have two large warehouses, one for light truck and passenger tires and the other for farm tires. We have a huge selection of sizes and availability of all tires. If we don't have it, we will try to get it for you.
Our community is very important to us. We are proud to have spearheaded and donated to the housing needs of our cognitively and physically disabled in the area. Many businesses and people in the Yorkton area have also donated to make this project possible. Pathway Homes is a non-profit organization that will supply affordable, safe housing to clients of Yail Harbor.
Yail Harbor Inc. Yorkton’s business sector is generous regularly gives back in the community. Local support helps improve everything from health care to quality of life in the city.
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GREG OTTENBREIT MLA Yorkton Constituency
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Tourism and business go hand in hand By DEVIN WILGER N-R Writer The tourism industry and business work hand in hand says Tourism Yorkton’s Director Randy Goulden. “Most tourism industry businesses are small to medium size businesses, so that is really what makes the hospitality industry work,” Goulden says. She notes that while the city might have a busy weekend for events, it’s the businesses that care for the people coming into the city. It’s impossible to have a city with a variety of fun events without those businesses that provide for the needs of the many tourists who come into the city. “We need to have those businesses that can provide the services, the programming and the fun things that peo-
ple like to do in their discretionary times,” she states. She says that the relationship between business and tourism is beneficial, as both work to get people into the city, spending their time and hard-earned dollars in the local economy. She notes that the tourism industry generated $38.1 million in travel receipts in the Yorkton constituency, and that the small business community is part of the reason why people want to come to the city and spend money here. “When someone comes in and are spending a few hours in the city, more than likely they’re going to be getting fuel for their vehicles, they’re going to be getting some food, they’re doing some shopping, and if they’re staying overnight they’re going to be needing some accommodation. They
might have time to visit some of our attractions, and therefore generating more money.” Tourism Yorkton has the goal of bringing people into the community to enjoy what they see and take in the attractions, Goulden says. She notes that when people travel, they like to take in the community, and business plays a major part in that goal. “We know, for instance the profile of people that RV, just because they have an RV that doesn’t mean they like to do their own cooking. We know they like to go out to eat, we know that when they get someplace they like to enjoy the community,” she adds. Goulden says that the partnership between Tourism Yorkton and the business community is one that helps our city is a whole.
KM Auto Care is a full service motor vehicle repair shop. We aim to make your visit as convenient as possible and keep your vehicle in great shape - so its safe and dependable as possible. 22 YEARS IN BUSINESS We have 3 certified auto technicians • 1 apprentice auto technican SGI Vehicle Safety Inspections Air Conditioning Batteries Belts & Hoses Brakes Engines Transmissions Authorized Dealer for TransTech
OUR SERVICES: Lift and Leveling Kits Fluids and Filters Flushes: Transmission, Radiator, Power Steering, Brake, Heater Core Heating and Cooling Starting and Charging Steering, Suspension and Alignments Tune Ups & Auto Maintenance
Yorkton Lions Club Lions give strong leadership and support to worthy community projects. Lions initiatives over a period of 65 years have come to be relied upon as a steady resource which assists many other community based organizations to achieve their own objectives of service delivery to Yorkton and area. As part of the world's largest volunteer service organization, Yorkton Lions have the knowledge, resources and backing to successfully address a wide range of humanitarian issues, locally and world wide. Lions can be said to be serving the world in 207 countries, 11 official languages, with 1.35 million members and 46,000 clubs.
We invite all service motivated persons to join Lions so that you too can
Make A Difference. You will be rewarded with the fellowship of like minded men and women and a sense of achievement as you give back and Pay it Forward, both at the same time. Lions are community minded men and women who donate their time and talent to make the world a Better Place to Live
We Serve CONTACT INFORMATION: yorktonlions@sasktel.net or 306-783-6109
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When they succeed we all succeed! Celebrating 40 years Tom McIntyre is celebrating 40 years of being in the furniture business. From relatively humble beginnings just selling product at Thorsness Hardware, he went on to buy the business from the Thorsness family, and now runs it with his son Mike, who spoke recently to The News Review about his father. Mike notes that at the beginning Tom was making $325 a month, and the Saltcoats store was closed Mondays as well. The business didn’t have a location in Yorkton then, but after expansion to new locations the Yorkton store opened later. Mike says that Tom originally bought the business with his uncle Dave, but the father and son team bought his uncle’s share in 2005. Mike himself is celebrating a milestone with the business, as he began working there 20 years ago delivering furniture before running the Yorkton location. He was put in charge of the store at 24 after five years of deliveries, and admits that it likely took a lot of trust on his father’s part to let him take control. He says that Tom has taught him everything he knows about running a business, and he’s glad that they’re a pair that can get things done and have success in the furniture industry. “You definitely have to have a special relationship, which he and I do. A lot of people don’t have what it takes to make it work, but we have a lot of respect for each other and each other’s ideas and after 20 years the relationship’s getting stronger. We’ve never really butted heads about anything.” Mike says that in the years since he’s started, the business is going well, with the highest numbers the pair has ever seen. He also says that part of the success is that they have full faith in each other, which makes it easy to get things done and make decisions that move the business in the right direction.
Having spent decades in the furniture industry, Mike says he didn’t know if the family would see this day, but now they are looking towards the future. He hopes that his father will be a major part of the business for decades more to come. “When I was starting and he was celebrating his twentieth anniversary, I wondered how long I would last. Twenty years is a long time, I never dreamt that he’d be finishing forty, I’d be at twenty, and we would really like how the business is going and looking forward to the next ten or twenty years.” Mike says that one of the important parts of those 40 years was his mother Gail, who married Tom in his first year of work. She was a silent partner when he and his father purchased his uncle’s share of the business. Sadly, she passed away this summer, but Mike says that she was always had a central part of their lives.
Step by Step Shoes is committed to Yorkton We are a locally owned, independent shoe store striving to bring you the best styles and selection in the area. We employ 4 knowledgeable staff and give back to the community by donating shoes to various organizations. For the month of March bring in a pair of shoes you no longer wear and we will donate the shoes to the CARING CLOSET and you get a Discount of 15% off your new pair. 18A Broadway Street East Phone 306-782-4114 Yorkton, SK S3N 0K3 Fax: 306-782-4114 Check us out on facebook
RV Auction April 6, 2013
In the market for an RV? Maybe we can help. Approximately 50+ campers expected for this auction. UNRESERVED
Spring Auction April 27, 2013
Yorkton Auction Centre is accepting consignments for their 5th annual spring machinery auction. If you’re not selling with YAC, then you’re missing out. Take advantage of Yorkton’s best kept secret.
LONG TIME LOCAL businessman Tom McIntyre is celebrating 40 years of being in business in Saskatchewan this year.
Contact: 306-782-5999 WWW.YORKTONAUCTIONCENTRE.COM
Yorkton supports growth and development! Yorkton City Council and eight working committees are dedicated to the betterment of our city. Each committee is made up of dedicated members of our community including representatives from City Council. Two Committees playing a key role in the development of our community include:
Economic Development Committee Designed to foster sustainable economic development in Yorkton and the surrounding area, this committee was responsible for developing the city’s Strategic Economic Development Plan. The Plan encompasses three key areas: • Increasing land availability for growth and development, streamlining development approval processes, and improving housing, transportation and infrastructure; • Improving business retention, and encouraging expansion and attracting new business; • Building strategic partnerships with other community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Yorkton Business Improvement District, Tourism Yorkton and the Provincial Government.
Housing Committee Formed in March, 2011, this commmittee addresses issues of housing availability and affordability in the city. Achievements include: • The first Community Housing Plan for Yorkton, geared to; enhance the range of market and entry level housing; increase housing units for seniors and people with special needs; and to increase the number of rental units and improve overall affordability. • Implementing the Saskatchewan “Head Start On A Home” program to assist first time entry-level home buyers. Projects are located at York Colony, CJ Houston, Catherine St., Good Spirit Crescent and on Fifth Avenue. • Developing a collaborative working relationship with builders, developers, community organizations, not-for-profits, business and government to improve housing options in Yorkton.
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The Yorkton Business Improvement District (YBID) has the goal of making the downtown of Yorkton a place people want to be. One of the things they need is business to help build that vibrant downtown area. Phil DeVos with YBID says that small business is the foundation on which business is built, employing more people overall as well as providing the stepping stones to bigger businesses in the future. “If you go back in time in Yorkton, Morris Rodweeder was started by a fellow by the name of George Morris in his garage, hence the small business. It grew and it got bigger, with more product demand until they got to the point where Morris Rodweeder is now an international company. That is the dream of people starting small businesses,” he details. YBID members are small businesses, and DeVos says that while each business is small, the sheer number of businesses that exist means that collectively they’re a major pillar of the local economy. “We don’t have the structure size of businesses to be called big business, but we’ve got 400-plus small businesses that employ a number
of people that really contribute back to the Yorkton economy in a big way.” The businesses are also what a city needs to develop an exciting downtown where people want to stay, and can fit into niches. “If you didn’t have the businesses downtown, you’d have a ghost town, you would have nothing... What it creates, and the beautiful part of having a variety of small businesses in our downtown, is the simple fact that it creates an environment that is outside of the big boxes and the bigger malls... It gives you a comfortable atmosphere, more of an eclectic opportunity to develop the downtown into something the bigger stores and malls just can’t do, because of their sheer size,” DeVos says. The goal of YBID is to work to make the downtown a place where businesses want to be, and people want to shop. Part of that is making the downtown an appealing place, with benches, parks, and a welcoming atmosphere, but it’s also about having small businesses where people want to do business. Small businesses in the downtown have the chance to do something new that they might not otherwise be able to. “Many of them can’t afford to be in a bigger shopping mall because of
the competition with national chains, but at the same time they want to be in that smaller atmosphere because they wanted the hardwood floors and the close relationship with their customers, and that’s what they hope to achieve by being in a smaller downtown area.” DeVos says that a successful city needs variety, a mix of different size businesses to build the economy and give people options. “We need both types of business, we need the bigger box stores, the national stores, and the malls, those are important to the economy of any community and that’s a good thing. At the same time, we also need the opportunity to allow young people to move into smaller quarters, to start off their own business, and become the entrepreneurs that they are. “We have a great many of those businesses now that are owned and operated and started up by young people, and their dream is to become one of those big multi-nationals, make tons and tons of money, and have a good life. But if not, there’s still a good life to be had by being a small business person, working probably seven days a week, and growing a family in a community such as Yorkton,” DeVos concludes.
Wagner’s Flooring Ltd. would like to thank the Yorkton community and surrounding area for supporting our business for over 40 years and enabling us to grow into our new location on 464 Broadway St. E. (Hwy. 10), where we hope to open our new doors by fall 2013. Also responsible for Wagner’s success are the 26 associates that work with us to deliver quality Flooring, Window Covering and Central Vac services to the people of this community. Wagner’s Flooring’s sense of service extends far into the community in which we live and work. We believe each of us as employees and collectively as a company should reinvest a portion of the benefits we personally receive from living our lives here. The list of community causes in which we invest our money and time is a long one, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Children’s Wish Foundation, Boys & Girls Club, Canadian Mental Health, Terry Fox Run, Braden Ottenbreit’s Close Cuts for Cancer, Soup Haven, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, volunteering at the hospital, and numerous youth and sports sponsorships.
Wagner’s Flooring Ltd. 46 Myrtle Avenue, Yorkton, Sask.
306-783-8392 wagnersflooring@sasktel.net
YORKTON BRICK MILL HERITAGE SOCIETY INC. This mill is one of 3 remaining in Sask. It is the only brick mill. Help preserve this link with Yorkton’s earliest settlers. Phase 2 restoration approximately $100,000. Visit our website at www.yorktonbrickmill.org or call 783-8246 783-7969 committee@yorktonbrickmill.org PO Box 1062 S3N 2X3
Memberships: Individual $25 Family $40 Corporate $100
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Burger King Yorkton is a locally owned business that employs 25 people. We are proud supporters of the Yorkton Terrier Jr. Hockey Club, Yorkton Minor Hockey, Yorkton United Soccer, Easter Seals Snowarama and other various events and activities within the community. Come in and enjoy Burger King’s ever changing menu as well as try our newly renovated TV and games room!
Home of the whopper sandwich 212 Broadway St. E. Yorkton, SK
Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium a tradition of trust since 1893 ________________________ ~~ _______________________ We Hope our presence is helpful to those we offer our services to. Our promise to our community is to provide caring, experienced service at reasonable prices. We’ll work with you and your budget to ensure your loved one’s memory lives on. We are always available to answer your questions and explain options that suit your needs We continue to expand with the needs of families and truly care for the well being of each family we serve and with a strong commitment to community, with annual donations exceeding $12,000.00. We currently employ four full-time staff and a host of part time staff who hold the same caring, compassionate ideals. Christie’s Funeral Home has been deemed the oldest continuing business in Yorkton and we celebrate and continue that long standing commitment to our community. Kathy and Vern and their staff are honoured to serve Yorkton and area and are extremely proud of our heritage as Christie’s Funeral Home & Crematorium.
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The facts of business Starting a new business can be a frightening prospect, something Bill McBean, former owner of a local GM dealership and former Yorkton resident knows well. That’s why he has written the book The Facts of Business Life: What Every Successful Business Owner Knows that You Don’t, in an effort to help business owners in every stage of their career understand patterns and what they have to know to be successful. The book covers two concepts, the first being seven facts of business life which have been consistent among successful businesses that McBean has been a part of or observed, and the second concept being the life cycle of a business. He says that he’s the first one to identify how an owner operates a business from the initial concept stage to when they would be looking to finish. The cycle has five steps, he says, two in preparation, finding opportunities, how to build the company. The third is survival to success, the fourth being remaining successful and the fifth being when it’s time to exit. “The levels take you from the first time you’re thinking about opening a business and taking hold of an opportunity and working through until it’s time to exit,” McBean says. The early stages of the cycle are the most important, since businesses tend to fail in their early years. McBean says that it’s because one of those initial steps wasn’t handled correctly. “Seventy per cent of businesses fail, and they’re going to fail in the early years. It’s a combination of a couple things. One, the person didn’t find the opportunity correctly. Two, if they did, they didn’t know how to operate and set up the DNA of the company... It doesn’t matter how good of a business owner you are, if you don’t get that opportunity right, you’re never going to get it right, if it’s wrong, it’s wrong.” Given that the book covers the entire life cycle, it also covers moving on, something McBean admits can be difficult because of the emotions involved. He says the best plan is to set up a succession strategy before you have to, and control the process. “Very few business owners talk about exiting. It’s an emotional decision above anything else, and the point of the book is that emotion shouldn’t be a part of it. The business has been successful because the owner has been able to make decisions based on facts, and the exit should be based on fact and have a process. I truly didn’t want to leave Yorkton, but the only way to get to Texas was to sell the Yorkton dealership, and I thought it was black and white until I had to start to actually do that.” He says that part of the reason for writing the book is that he remembers what it was like when he was
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young and had to learn everything on the fly, and how frightening it was to be in charge but inexperienced. “Just being uncertain of the future and scared was probably the biggest thing. The second thing was my learning curve in Yorkton was really strong. Because I had never owned a business before, I was never sure of how the decisions I made in one thing would affect other things I didn’t realize. I was a rookie and I made rookie mistakes... I really learned business when I was in Yorkton,” McBean says. He admits that he still remembers the first day as a business owner in the city, and the feeling of panic he had before the dealership opened for the first time. “A couple hours before we opened, I can vividly remember sitting behind my desk and going ‘what have we done?’” He says that’s a feeling which keeps happening, as you have to try new things to grow the business and the path is not always clear, but making those decisions is how one gains experience and knows how to adapt. McBean says that the people of Yorkton have been a vital part of his life, and he thanks all of his friends, employees and customers from the area for all of the support and friendship over the years. He notes that the acknowledgements section of the book is filled with local names who have been very dear to him from his time in the city.
“The business has been successful because the owner has been able to make decisions based on facts...” – Bill McBean What does your
YORKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE do?
“ It’s the voice of business in Yorkton”! • 16 elected Directors are committed to ensuring the interests of business are represented in the community • The Chamber also supports projects that will enhance the community and promote the wellbeing of the citizens
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Thursday & Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm (Saturday market starting mid-March) The Yorkton Farmer’s Market was started in 1975. We have been operating since 1995 out of the Parkland Mall which provides a great indoor space for all of our vendors. The Yorkton Farmers Market provides residents and visitors with the best in local agricultural products baking, prepared foods and crafts.
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Stop in for a meal, snack or coffee break. Our excellent menu includes homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and many dessert choices.
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Calling young entrepreneurs to compete for $100,000 It’s your chance to win big! The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is now accepting applications for the 2013 edition of the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award. To win a $100,000 Grand Prize, entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 are invited to present a turning point their company has reached and the solution they propose to take their business to the next level. A second prize, consisting of $25,000 in consulting services, will be awarded to the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award runner-up. The deadline for submitting applications is April 2, 2013, at noon Eastern Daylight Time. “Showcasing and supporting Canada’s best business talent is an important aspect of our mandate,” says Michel Bergeron, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Public Affairs at BDC. “The BDC Young Entrepreneur Award is the premier venue to shine a spotlight on some of the challenges young business owners face today.” The contest is open to all Canadian entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 as of December 31, 2012. Entrants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents responsible for the daily management of a Canada-based business for at least two years as of December 31, 2012, and must hold at least 20 per cent of the company’s capital stock. Applicants are asked to create a short video describing a turning point their business has reached and the solution that will help them achieve future growth. This video – which need not be professionally produced – should clearly explain the turning point solution, have good image and sound quality and be memorable. All entries have to describe a project that has yet to be implemented. “All companies reach a turning point,” adds Bergeron. “Some may choose to tap into new markets by implementing an internet strategy; others may decide to acquire new equipment that will increase their overall profitability. Recognizing challenges early on and
having a plan to tackle individual turning points is important for business and should rank high on an entrepreneur’s agenda.” “The value of participation goes beyond the monetary value of the award,” adds Bergeron. “The entire experience brings finalists tremendous exposure, public support, and access to people and resources that will ultimately help their companies grow. As impressive as the monetary awards may be, a better reason to compete is to get noticed by potential customers and investors.” Applications must be filled out and submitted online at www.bdcyoungentrepreneuraward.ca. More information about 2013 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award eligibility criteria, the application process, the rules and regulations and the format of the video submissions is available on the contest’s microsite. For updates about the 2013 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award, follow BDC on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Created by the Business Development Bank of Canada in 1988, the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award contest pays tribute to remarkable Canadian entrepreneurs between 18 and 35 years of age. Eleven finalists — one for each province and one for the combined territories — are short-listed to compete for a $100,000 Grand Prize. The winners are selected by public vote and a second prize of $25,000 in consulting services is awarded to the contest runner-up. The Financial Post and La Presse are the media partners of the 2013 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award. www.bdc.ca/ yea Canada’s business development bank, BDC puts entrepreneurs first. With almost 2,000 employees and more than 100 business centres across the country, BDC offers financing, subordinate financing, venture capital, securitization and consulting services to about 28,000 small and medium-sized companies. Their success is vital to Canada’s economic prosperity. www.bdc.ca
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YBID Contributes $1,400,000.00 During the last 7 years the Yorkton Business Improvement District and its members have contributed over 1.4 Million Dollars to our community in the following ways: -New Street Lights Along Broadway and Side streets -The Decorative Flower Pot program -New Street Benches and Trash Cans -Business Frontage Improvements thru EZIP -The Crosswalk Art Program -Sponsor of the Yorkton Film Festival -Race Sponsor for the Yorkton Exhibition Horse Racing Program -Sponsor of the Santa Clause Parade -Sponsor of Walk a Mile Program -Free parking Signs -Funding for the Sidewalk Litter Cleanup Project -Sponsor of Free Family Movies at the Tower Theatre -Funding for the Mural on Broadway at City Centre Park -Funding for the Sundial at City Centre Park -Provided Noon Entertainment in the Downtown Park during the summer
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IT'S A FACT THAT EVERY DOLLAR THAT IS PAID IN WAGES TURNS OVER 7 TIMES IN THE COMMUNITY. This means that Yorkton Co-op generated more than $31,000,000 in revenue during 2012. Yorkton Co-op donates to more than 250 groups and organizations each year. More than $43,000 was donated in 2012. Some of the groups that were recipients of these donations include:
Fill Up For Health raised $5,100 for the Health Foundation.
Yorkton Co-op donated $12,000 to the Soup Haven.
Yorkton Co-op donated $5,000 to be the presenting sponsor of the Charity Road Race.
• Alzheimer Society • Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans • Big Brothers/Big Sisters • New Horizons Senior Citizens • Parkland Prairie Girl Guides • Royal Canadian Legion • Sacred Heart High School • Skate Yorkton • TOPS • United Way • Yorkton Nursery School Co-operative • Numerous Youth Hockey Teams • Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club • Yorkton Storm Swim Club • Yorkton Transitional Youth Housing • Yorkton Regional High School We also had several large donations throughout the year. They are as follows: Fill Up for the Health of It Promotion - Raised $5,100 for the Health Foundation Yorkton Soup Haven - $12,000 donation Chairty Road Race - $5,000 Parkland College - $50,000
Yorkton Co-op made a $50,000 donation to the Parkland College.
There are numerous employees and Board members of Yorkton Co-operative who donate their time on local committees, boards and volunteer groups.
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