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Special events will take place through-out the year, as 2014 marks the 50thanniversary for the University ofGuelph.

While the University celebrates fiftyyears, the establishment’s history datesback as far as October 1, 1873, whenthe Government of Ontario purchased550 acres of land from F. W. Stone nearGuelph, for the purpose of establishinga School of Agriculture. As the firstinstitute on the University of Guelphcampus, the first classes were held atthe Ontario School of Agriculture onMay 1, 1874, which was later renamedOntario Agricultural College (OAC) in1880.

During this time, Adelaide HunterHoodless was a prominent figure inlocal and national women's organiza-tions. She helped found the NationalCouncil of the YMCA, the VictorianOrder of Nurses, the National Councilof Women of Canada, and is consid-ered to be the founder of the Women'sInstitutes that spread across Canadaand around the world. On one of hermany tours and speaking engagements,Hoodless met OAC president JamesMills.

Mills and Hoodless shared a com-mon vision for a school of advancedlearning in domestic science for youngrural women. They approached indus-trialist Sir William Macdonald to pro-vide private funds to establishMacdonald Institute on the OAC cam-pus and build the adjoiningMacdonald Hall residence.

Macdonald Institute opened inSeptember 1903, and offered a variety

of programs, including a diploma indomestic science, a two-yearHousekeeping Certificate and manythree-month short courses. It trainedprospective domestic science teachers,who then took their education to thecountryside and farms. Continued suc-cess led to a four-year MacdonaldInstitute degree program in 1948 inaffiliation with the University ofToronto.

The Ontario Veterinary College atthe University of Guelph is NorthAmerica's oldest veterinary college. Itwas moved to the Guelph campus in1922, after beginning in Toronto in1862 as a private institution. It becameaffiliated with the University ofToronto in 1919, teaching future veteri-narians in an era that relied heavily onhorses for transportation.

In 1962, the Ontario AgriculturalCollege, Macdonald Institute, and theOntario Veterinary College were inte-grated into three Federated Collegeswith a dean for each college and aBoard of Regents. On May 8, 1964, the

University of Guelph Act was passed bythe Ontario Legislature, bringing thethree founding colleges together as asingle institution. Wellington College,with faculties of arts, social science andphysical and biological science wasadded as the fourth college.

Today the University of Guelph con-tinues to educate with many of thesame principals used by AdelaideHunter Hoodless. She cared deeplyabout engagement and considered itimportant to teach people to careabout their neighbourhoods and theirenvironment.

“As we celebrate our first fifty years,the University of Guelph has been rec-ognized as the world’s most caringuniversity. That caring is the legacy ofAdelaide Hunter Hoodless, and it isour future,” says Alastair Summerlee,University of Guelph President, 2003to 2014.

Both current students and alumnishare a profound sense of socialresponsibility, a desire for local volun-teerism, a concern for international

development, and an obligation toaddress global issues. The universitycommunity focuses on a dedication tocultivating the essentials for quality oflife–water, food, environment, animaland human health, community, com-merce, culture and learning.

The University is ranked as one ofCanada’s top comprehensive universi-ties with a commitment to studentlearning and innovative research.Today it is made up of seven differentcolleges, including the College of Arts,College of Biological Science, Collegeof Business & Economics, College ofPhysical & Engineering Science,College of Social & Applied HumanSciences, Ontario Agricultural Collegeand the Ontario Veterinary College.Additional satellite campuses andresearch stations fall under the univer-sity umbrella, as well as the Universityof Guelph-Humber.

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Welcome to our April issue of Business Venture.We are heading into the season where webegin to see many events and celebrationstaking place throughout the community.

An important celebration to take note of thisyear is the 50th anniversary of the University ofGuelph. Be sure to read our cover story andlearn more about the history of U of G whichdates back 140 years to the opening of theOntario Agricultural College.

The 19th Annual Women of Distinction™Fundraising Gala takes place on May 1. TheYMCA-YWCA of Guelph recently announcedthe annual nominees which are listed below.

A new fundraiser this year is Tour de Guelph,a family friendly bicycling event for all agesand abilities in support of The Foundation ofGuelph General Hospital and the Rotary Clubs

of Guelph South and Guelph Trillium. Thecommittee welcomes any interested businesssponsors; both cash and in-kind sponsors areappreciated. For more information read thearticle below.

Visit our websitewww.ventureguelph.ca toview our calendar of events. Upload your eventsfor free by filling out the digital ‘jotform’.

Our next issue of Business Venture and ourSummer Activity and Events Guide will bepublished in June. Watch for our CitywideSummer Sales Guide coming in July. For moreinformation or to share your story email us [email protected].

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Arts&CultureRenann IsaacsMargaret PeterNancy PounderRosemary WaltonJanet Wilson

Business&EntrepreneurJanét AizenstrosSusan BeirensGlenna CollingBobbi Miner-NealJean Prichard

Education&TrainingCheryl AndersonHilary AppletonHelen HambleyJacqueline Murray

Health,Wellness&RecreationKelly HadfieldDr. Jane HosdilKaren KamphuisElizabeth KentJanet Parr

InformationTechnologyKelly BrooksKathy HannesonBrenda Sherry

Public SectorSusan BennettDebbie Bentley-LauzonHeather FowlerAnne GardnerAndrea LawsonLynne MacIntyre

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TradesMargaret Wells

Young Women of DistinctionNicole BaumanJoléne LabbeNaythrah ThevathasanFawn TurnerAlexis Wagner

VolunteerCommunityServicesTania ArchboldAnn Boyle-CroftAnne ChidwickTerri MillarLinda MurphyNadine NormanPremila SathasivamAnu SaxenaBrenda Whiteside

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Plans are rolling along for the first annualTour de Guelph, a family friendly bicyclingevent for all ages and abilities. The event, totake place on Sunday July 6, is in support ofThe Foundation of Guelph General Hospitaland the Rotary Clubs of Guelph South andGuelph Trillium.

“We have a fabulous group of people work-ing hard to make this a first-class fun andfundraising event” commented Suzanne Bone,The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital’sCEO. “One of the areas we are focusing on issponsorship. We have a number of cash andin-kind sponsors on board already, and, ofcourse, are looking for more!” Venture GuelphPublications Ltd. has already joined as a mediasponsor for the event.

Tour de Guelph offers an opportunity topromote your business in front of communi-

ty-minded individuals who enjoy family activ-ities, the great outdoors and supportingworthwhile causes. And, you’re supporting ourHospital and Rotary at the same time! Thecommittee anticipates a minimum of 600 par-ticipants and volunteers of all ages, comingtogether in support of our community andhealthy, active living.

Of course, the event is looking for riders,too. There will be routes – 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k and100k, so something for everyone. The routes arewell-planned through urban and rural areas aswell as the University of Guelph's Arboretum.All rides will start and finish at the University ofGuelph’s Soccer Field Complex.

Interested in learning more? Check outwww.tourdeguelph.ca, or call or email Suzanneat 519-837-6440 x2350,[email protected].

YMCA-YWCA of Guelph announces19th Annual Women of Distinction™ NomineesThe YMCA-YWCA of Guelph announced the names of this year’s 45 Women of Distinction™Nominees at the 19th Annual Women of Distinction™ Nominee Reception, held at Cutten Fields.

The Nominee Reception, hosted by the Women of Distinction™ Alumnae, served to announce andrecognize each woman as a nominee, in preparation for The Women of Distinction™ FundraisingGala, held on May 1st.

This year, the Gala is expected to be an exciting evening where attendees will recognize and respectthe contributions these women have made in our community, and raise funds to support the GuelphY Teenage Parents Program (TAPPs). The Honourary Chair for this year’s event is Linda Hasenfratz,CEO of Linamar.

TAPPs is offered to teens ages 14-21 in Guelph and Wellington County, providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where young pregnant and parenting teens can gain access to resources,tools and information to develop their parenting skills and reach their full potential. It is the onlyprogram of its kind in our region. Last year TAPPs supported over 90 young mothers, fathers andtheir children.

Visit www.guelphy.org or call YMCA-YWCA of Guelph for more information or to make adonation to TAPPs.

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University of Guelph Alumni and visitors toreceive over 20% off overnight tourism packageswith Visit GuelphGuelph Tourism Services has partnered withthe University of Guelph to build threeunique tourism packages that will save visit-ing U of G Alumni and guests over 20%when they book an overnight package. Thesepackages celebrate the University of Guelph’s50th Anniversary, which began in January.The promotion is being offered April 1 toJune 30.

Three package options were created to caterto the variety of visitors expected. Theyinclude the ‘Welcome Back’ package featuringa downtown Guelph dining experience, the

‘Fearless at the 50th’ package featuring rap-pelling or zip-lining in Elora and the ‘GuelphGastronomy’ package which features an arrayof local culinary tastings–including a sam-pling at Wellington Brewery.

Additionally, all packages include a 10%discount at the University of GuelphBookstore and the ‘Visit Guelph’ informationcentre located within City Hall at 1 CardenStreet.

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Economics, to better reflect its offerings.“It was acknowledged that many potential

students, parents and employers are unawarethat Guelph offers a full suite of business pro-grams, despite having offered a commercedegree for nearly fifty years,” says Dean JuliaChristensen Hughes. “Students also said identi-fying the college as a business school wouldbetter help them compete in the job market.”

Within the college, the former Department ofBusiness will become the Department ofManagement, and the existing School ofHospitality and Tourism Management willbecome the School of Hospitality, Food andTourism Management.

The University’s Board of Governors recentlyapproved renovations for offices and learningspace in Macdonald Hall, to make it the newhome of the business school.

The University of Guelph offers a wide varietyof programs and courses, all taught by out-standing and often award-winning faculty.More than 27,000 students are enrolled acrossthe province; students attend Guelph from83 different countries, and graduates are in144 different countries around the world.

At the first convocation in May 1965, Dr.MacLachlan was installed as the first presidentof the University of Guelph with George Drew,a native of Guelph and former Premier ofOntario, becoming the first chancellor. EffectiveAugust 15, 2014, Professor Franco Vaccarinowill succeed President Alastair Summerlee to be

appointed the eighth president and vice-chancellor.

When asked why the University of Guelphseems to be different than many other institu-tions, Hon. Bill Winegard, University of GuelphPresident, 1967 to 1975, said,“you don’t knowwhere you are going if you don’t know whereyou have been. This institution knows where ithas been, knows its roots, and has hung on tothose roots and the spirit that goes with that formany, many years.”

For more information about celebration eventstaking place throughout the year please visitwww.uoguelph.ca/50/.

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Photo above: This year’s45 YMCA-YWCA of Guelph Women ofDistinction™ Nominees are picturedat the 19th Annual Women ofDistinction™ Nominee Reception.(Photo credit Tom Redman.)


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The Local Food Challenge, led by the GreenbeltFund, with support from the Ontario Ministry ofAgriculture and Food, is helping public institutionssuch as hospitals, schools, and childcare centresincorporate more Ontario food into their menus.Funding of up to $15,000 is available for projectsthat help market more local food options to stu-dents, staff, and patients; educate people on thebenefits of buying local; and connects them withlocal suppliers.

“From farmers’ markets to grocery stores, localfood is everywhere. Regardless of the season,Ontario farmers are growing something close tohome,” said Burkhard Mausberg, CEO of theGreenbelt Fund.“The Local Food Challenge givesinstitutions the opportunity to cook with morelocal food and explore their menus with the addedincentive of having a little competition amongstcommunities across Ontario. We can all do morewhen it comes to buying local, even if it’s just onenew item each week.”

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Teacher Mrs. Weiler sees the partnership with theGreenbelt Fund as an “incredible opportunity toincrease awareness of local healthy food andrecipes beginning at a younger age.” The studentsin the St. James hospitality program and the stu-dents in Grades 4 to 8 will learn that it is possibleto use local food to create simply everyday recipesfor daily nutrition breaks.

St. James CHS was in great company in receivingthis funding. Other challengers include CentennialCollege (Scarborough Campus), Toronto; HealthSciences North, Sudbury; Lakehead District SchoolBoard, Thunder Bay; Niagara Health System, St.Catharines; Niagara Region Child Care Services,Thorold; Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital,Orillia; University of Guelph, Guelph; University ofToronto (Scarborough Campus), Toronto andWilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo. Principal TimYawney stated “We are honoured to be awardedthis recognition from Ontario’s Greenbelt Fundand look forward to linking our Food and Friendsbreakfast program to this opportunity and bridg-ing the gap between our elementary and secondaryschool breakfast programs.”

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While interest in municipal issues and candidates doesn'treally peak until a few weeks before the election, it is impor-tant that voters do their homework in order that they canmake intelligent and thoughtful choices before they reach thevoting booth.

Democracy is often described as a form of government inwhich power ultimately comes from the people who are gov-erned, whether through direct voting or through elected repre-sentatives.

Sir Winston Churchill summed up democracy this way: “Ithas been said that democracy is the worst form of governmentexcept all the others that have been tried.”

What's important is that the wishes of the people, the elec-torate, are carried out by their representatives. Of course notall electors desire the same things. That's why the wishes of the“majority” are usually acted upon. Or should be.

That is not always the case, and that is troubling. An exam-ple: It is our contention that the majority of Guelph's votersown and drive motor vehicles. It is also our understanding thatthose automobile drivers use those vehicles within the city to

get to work, to run errands, to transport people to events andactivities, to go shopping, to go to and from medical and otherappointments, and as volunteers to transport the sick, frail andelderly.

To get to their destinations, people desire a well-planned andefficient system of roads that allow for quick, reliable and effi-cient vehicular transport. That means efficient arterial, collec-tor and residential streets paired with minimal but synchro-nized traffic signals and a minimum of speed bumps and stopsigns that are erected to deter vehicles from certain streets. Inaddition, those roads must have the requisite number of lanesto accommodate today's and tomorrow's traffic flow.

The question must be asked. If the majority of Guelphitesdrive cars and want to move quickly throughout the city, whyare more and more bicycle lanes and “suicide” third lanesbeing created at the expense of efficient vehicular movement?And at a cost of tens of thousands of tax dollars? Not to men-tion time lost in business travel. On busy streets when cyclingis dangerous, maybe cyclists and pedestrians should learn toco-exist safely and politely.

In addition, on-street parking to accommodate residentswho have family and friends over for a visit is being compro-

mised.Surely the needs of cyclists, who represent less than two per

cent of Guelph's population, can be accommodated withoutadversely affecting the other 98 per cent of the population.

Another example. Last year, council approved “free” bustransportation to the location of the temporary farmer's mar-ket in Exhibition Park. Why? The market is a commercial ven-ture just as are the many super ”markets” in the city. To makethat matter worse, Exhibition Park has a great deal more park-ing than the downtown's cramped location. The market was ina position to attract more business at that location. Again, themajority of taxpayers, who either seldom support the market,or who drive to it in their vehicles, were forced to pay a subsidyto a retail operation.

Those are but two examples of the wishes of the majority oftaxpayers being ignored. Unfortunately, there are many others.

This fall, voters should carefully weigh their choice of coun-cillor. Is the individual willing to represent the wishes andviews of his or her constituents? Or is that candidate morelikely to promote his or her own “pet” projects and policies?Ask questions; look back in history. Think very carefully beforeyou vote. The future of our city really does depend on it.

Here’s my take… an opinion column by Terry Diggle

A combined heat and power (CHP or cogen-eration) facility planned for Guelph’s HanlonCreek Business Park will play an importantrole in meeting the city’s future energy needswhile reducing the environmental impact ofpower generation.

As part of its award-winning CommunityEnergy Initiative, Guelph hopes to use cogen-eration systems to provide at least 30 per centof the city’s anticipated total electricityrequirements–about 100 megawatts–by theyear 2031.

Smaller, local energy systems, includingcogeneration systems, directly address a num-ber of the community’s priorities–increasingenergy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gasemissions, strengthening the resiliency of theCity’s energy infrastructure, improving energysecurity, growing the local economy, andimproving the competitiveness of local indus-tries.

Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc., represent-ing the City of Guelph as shareholder toGuelph Hydro Inc. and its affiliates, is provid-

ing leadership in doing business differently byaligning the City’s strategic objectives with theproject work of Envida Community Energy.

Over the next two years, Envida CommunityEnergy Inc., a subsidiary of Guelph HydroInc., will build the Hanlon Creek BusinessPark Combined Heat and Power facility thatwill improve the resiliency of the city’s elec-tricity distribution system, contribute toreduced energy costs for Hanlon Creek busi-nesses, and improve the City’s ability to attractnew businesses in Guelph.

The highly efficient, natural gas-fired CHPfacility has the capacity to generate 10.2megawatts of electricity–about four per centof the entire city’s average demand for elec-tricity.

The electricity will be fed into the provincialgrid under a 20-year contract with theOntario Power Authority (OPA), grantedunder Ontario’s Combined Heat and PowerStandard Offer Program.

Combined heat and power systems are com-monly found in hospitals, educational institu-

tions, large commercial facilities, governmentbuildings and industries. In Guelph, CHPfacilities are in operation at the University ofGuelph and West End Community Centre.

This small-scale CHP facility will bedesigned to blend in with its surroundings.The facility will consume minimal waterresources, produce zero effluents, and generatenoise at about the level of a passing road vehi-cle while producing less greenhouse gas emis-sions than would be produced if all the build-ings connected to the system operated theirown chillers and boilers.

Typically, generating electricity at a large-scale power plant creates a lot of heat, and thisheat goes to waste. However, with a CHP facil-ity, waste heat is captured and used to heatwater. Using waste heat for a building’s hotwater or space heating lowers fuel and equip-ment costs, reduces space requirements, lowersbuilding and maintenance costs, and reducesgreenhouse gas emissions. The Hanlon Creekdistrict energy system will distribute the hotand chilled water for heating, cooling, and hot

water through an underground network ofpipes to buildings in the business park.

“Combined heat and power facilities offertremendous economic and environmentalbenefits to direct users of the system, the localcommunity and society as a whole,” says BarryChuddy, Chief Executive Officer, GuelphHydro Inc.

Currently, temporary district energy systemsoperating in the business park provide heatingand cooling to the buildings owned by FusionHomes and Würth Canada Limited. Once theCHP facility is constructed, the companiesand other Hanlon Creek businesses will besupplied from the new facility.

By simultaneously generating electricity andthermal energy from one fuel source, the facil-ity is expected to result in efficiencies up to orgreater than 80 per cent; this is substantiallygreater than the 30 to 45 per cent efficienciesachieved in conventional electricity generationfacilities.

Envida’s first CHP facility is expected to beoperational by the end of 2016.

Media releaseCombined heat and power facility announced for Hanlon Creek Business ParkEnvida Community Energy Inc. receives 20-year electricity contract from Ontario Power Authority

We all know that potholes can do serious damage to our vehicleand sometimes even put us right off the road. When a business isgrowing rapidly there can be many “potholes” along the way thatcan seriously impair the company’s ability to maintain thatgrowth and even stay in business long term. Here are three criti-cal potholes I have witnessed along with some suggestions tohelp steer clear of them.

Cash FlowWhen companies are experiencing rapid growth they can out-strip their ability to fund their growth and, in extreme cases,grow themselves into bankruptcy. This occurs when a companyhas rapid sales growth combined with granting credit to theircustomers. The Accounts Receivable grow, and without a strongCollections system, cash does not come in the door fast enough.Cost of materials, payroll, taxes, rent and other overheads stillhave to be paid and without a constant inflow of cash, compa-nies can literally run out of money to pay their bills.

A detailed Cash Flow forecast going out at least six monthscombined with a consistent and effective Collections Process canhelp prevent this problem.

PeopleA growing business often needs to hire more people and if eventsare happening rapidly the normal safeguards, checks and bal-ances and proper hiring practices can be bypassed in the name ofexpediency. This can allow people onto your team that do not“fit” the organization. This may lead to reduced efficiency, poorcustomer service and numerous HR problems. The cost of a“bad” hire can be significant in money, company reputation andmanagerial time.

Establish an effective and efficient recruitment and screeningprocess to ensure only qualified people who are a good “fit” foryour organization get onto your team. For growing companiesthis should be an on-going process so that you always have a listof potential recruits. You should also establish an effective on-boarding process combined with a strong review process- espe-cially in the first three months.

Product/ServiceDeliveryRapid growth in sales often puts a strain on a company’s Deliveryand Distribution system. If you are selling products, ensuringthat you have a sufficient supply on hand or readily available to

meet forecasted requirements (assumes you areforecasting sales!) will make sure that potentialcustomers aren’t disappointed and go elsewhere.If you are selling a service, having trained peopleavailable to meet the needs is critical. Stretchingout wait times due to your inability to find the resources to deliveryour service can lead to customers looking elsewhere.

Proper Sales Forecasting, Material Planning and Productionand Delivery Systems (Supply Chain Management) are vital tokeeping customers supplied when they need your product orservice and ensuring that they not only buy from you once, butalso become a long term client.

Watch for the upcoming issue of Business Venture where I willdiscuss how marketing and planning can impair a company’sgrowth.Tony Roy is a Certified Business Coach for ActionCOACH. He can be contacted at519-729-0033 or [email protected]

Potholes on the growth road by Tony Roy


Welcome to V2 Condos by VanMar Homes. Conveniently located in the now mature and thriving South end of Guelph with the University of Guelph, Stone Road Mall, and the blossoming Clair Road shopping District moments away, including a new Keg Restaurant and the new Galaxy Theatre. V2 is also close to countless dining choices, several golf courses (including Victoria Park East and the recently opened Victoria Park Valley Golf Club) as well as hiking, walking, and biking trails. You simply could not ask for a more prime location!

Situated at Bard Blvd. and Victoria Rd. South, this elegant brick and stucco midrise building, is attracting a wide range of buyers, including professional couples, executives, empty nesters, and downsizers.

You can choose from a wide selection of open concept suites, including the newly released 2,200 sq.ft. two bedroom plus den ‘Executive’ Suite. Every suite is designed with built in value to maximize your living space. Each suite includes secure underground parking, large balconies, 9’ ceilings, spacious open plans, master ensuites, walk in closets, Barzotti built Euro-style cabinetry and polished granite countertops with backsplash in kitchens, pre- engineered hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliance and much, much more...

Unwind with family, friends, and neighbours, on the tastefully landscaped Rooftop Terrace. With a variety of seating arrangements and tranquil setting, it is the perfect place to entertain guests, or capture those quiet moments, while enjoying brilliant sunsets to the west. The custom landscaping has been created to fully maximize the beauty of the surrounding area.

Or, if you prefer more alone time, you can enjoy this beautiful vista from you own home, as each beautiful unit comes with its own private balcony. The view

across Victoria Road is University of Guelph agricultural land and not projected to apart of any future development, so rest easy, the view is here to stay!

You can also stay fit in the exercise room and enjoy time with family and friends in the Party Room complete with pool table. V2 Condos offers a complete carefree lifestyle built exceed your expectations.

VanMar Homes has built a reputation of quality, integrity,

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Now at 50% Sold. Construction will begin this summer. Don’t miss this opportunity for what is destined to become a landmark living location in Guelph. We look forward to meeting you soon and assisting you in making V2 Condos your new home.

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The Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium hosts Ribfestyear after year to enormous communityresponse. The group relies on the generosity andstrength of Guelph’s business community to pro-vide valuable resources that ensure the event is asuccess!

Partnering with Ribfest is a great way for yourbusiness to be profiled at Guelph’s favourite festi-val. Here is how your sponsorship dollars work:• Your funds help offset the costs of putting on a

community party for 50,000 or morecommunity members.

• The money raised at Ribfest is dispersed to localcommunity charities.

• You strengthen your community by helpingthose in need and providing a greatcommunity festival.

Join as a sponsor of Ribfest at a level thatsuits you:

Friends of Ribfest Sponsors - $250• Your company name listed as a sponsor in the

Ribfest supplement• Your company name included on

Ribfest website• Charitable tax receipt

Want greater community impact foryour business or organization? Add a vendorbooth for $600.

Amigo Sponsors - $500• Your company name listed as a sponsor in the

Ribfest supplement• Your company name and logo included on

Ribfest website• Company name displayed at the entrance

to the park• Your company mentioned in the press release

thanking sponsors.


Bronze Sponsors - $1250All the benefits of Amigo sponsorship plus:• Your company may display its own banner on

Ribfest fencing• 10 delicious 1/2 rack meals

Want greater community impactfor your business or organization? Add a vendorbooth for $600.

Silver Sponsors - $2,500All the benefits of Bronze sponsorship plus:• Your company name and logo included in all

advertisements• Radio promotion announcing your company’s

participation• Your company name and logo prominently dis-

played at the park• Access to Corporate VIP area with exclusive bar

service• 15 delicious 1/2 rack meals• Sponsorship acknowledgement plaque

Want greater community impact for your busi-ness or organization? Add a vendor booth for$600.

Gold Sponsor - $5,000All of the benefits of the Silver sponsorship plus:• Exclusivity: no other similar sponsor• Your company name, logo and web

link included on Rotary’s Ribfest website• Invitation to opening ceremonies and luncheon• Your company name prominently displayed at

the park and on stage• Judge position for “Best Ribs” Contest (The Toby

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• Receive up to 20 delicious 1/2 rack meals


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company name• Additional signage on your designated day• Additional judge seating at “Best Ribs” Contest• Receive up to 40 delicious 1/2 rack meals


Title Sponsor - $25,000All of the benefits of Platinum sponsorship plus:• Your company will be highlighted in

all marketing• Receive up to 80 delicious 1/2 rack meals


Ready to be part of this great event?Contact [email protected]

Ribfest: Guelph’s favourite festival returns for it’s 17th year

The Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium organizes and runs an annual Ribfest at Riverside Park in lateAugust. Proceeds from Ribfest are allocated to local organizations, which apply for grants, to helpsupport their good works in the community. On Wednesday, February 12 and 19, area groups werepresented their grants by Dan O’Donnell, Chair of Funding Allocations, Rotary Club Guelph-Trillium, at a breakfast meeting. Each representative spoke at the meeting on how their grant will beused within their organization.Recipients were:Big Brothers /Big Sisters of Guelph; St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation; Lakeside Hope House;Westminster Woods Public School; Focus on Nature; Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre;

Hospice Wellington; Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis; Ottawa Crescent Public School; ActionRead Literacy Centre; The Elliott; Community of Hearts Learning Centre; J.O.E. (partner withGuelph Public Library); Food& Friends (Children’s Foundation); Parkwood GardensNeighbourhood; Guelph Enabling Garden; Sunrise Equestrian.

The Rotary Club of Guelph - Trillium is dedicated to enhancing the lives of others through localand international projects. We meet Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Cutten Fields in Guelph. Newmembers and guests are always welcome. For more information about joining the Rotary Club,please go towww.trilliumrotary.org.

Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium Ribfest Recipients for 2014

Family & Children's Services of Guelph and WellingtonCounty is stepping into the hockey world with the launchof a raffle of authenticated NHL Hockey Collectibles.Raffle proceeds support the Children First Fund which hasbeen established by Family & Children's Services to pro-vide financial assistance to programs not currently fundedthrough the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.Programs supported through the Fund help improve thelives of children, youth and families in our community.

The raffle Grand Prize is an autographed Boston Bruinsjersey donated by former Guelph Storm player and cap-tain, Daniel Paille. Mounted inside a framed cabinet, theautographs which have been authenticated, are of the 2013Boston Bruins Stanley Cup finalist players. Signaturesinclude Zdeno Chara, Jaromir Jagr, Patrice Bereron, David

Krejci, Milan Lucic and of course Dan Paille.Raised in Welland, Ontario, Daniel played his minor

hockey with his hometown Welland Tigers. He played jun-ior hockey for the Guelph Storm and was also a memberof Team Canada for the 2003 world Junior Ice HockeyChampionships and the Team Canada captain for the 2004World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, winning silvermedals in both tournaments. Daniel joined the BostonBruins in 2009 where he plays the left wing position.

"Family & Children's Services is very excited to enterinto this partnership with Daniel and Dana Paille. Theircommitment to children and youth in Guelph andWellington will help our Children First Fund provide sup-port for vulnerable children and their families," saysDaniel Moore, Executive Director of Family & Children's

Services of Guelph and Wellington County.The NHL Collectibles Raffle includes as second prize a

framed Daniel Paille hand-signed game photo of Dan withthe Stanley Cup taken after the Boston Bruins' 2011Stanley Cup winning game as second prize. The rafflethird prize is a uniquely framed game photo of 2014 TeamCanada player Drew Doughty. Drew, a former GuelphStorm player, now plays for the Los Angeles Kings.

Raffle tickets are $10 each and are available individuallyor in books of 10. Tickets can be purchased by contactingFund Development Coordinator, Carolyn Tait-Guest at519-824-2410 ext. 4172 or at [email protected]. The winning tickets will be drawn onJune 18, 2014.

Media release

Family & Children's Services launches NHL Hockey Collectibles Raffle

Front row: Heather Fowler, Big Brothers /Big Sisters of Guelph; Barbara Macrea, St. Joseph’s Health CareFoundation; Karen Kamphuis, Lakeside Hope House; Dawn Nicholson, Westminster Woods Public School. Backrow: Dan O’Donnell, Chair of Funding Allocations, Rotary Club Guelph-Trillium; Shirley Hunt, Focus on Nature;Rosemary Coombs, Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre.; Jane Colwell, Hospice Wellington; Sly Castaldi,Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis; missing from photo is Allison Stoffman, Ottawa Crescent Public School.(supplied photo)

Front row: Mira Clarke, Action Read Literacy Centre; Michelle Hughes, The Elliott; Susan Wahlroth, Community of Hearts LearningCentre; Amy Baskin, J.O.E. (partner with Guelph Public Library) Back Row: Dan O’Donnell, Chair of Funding Allocations, Rotary ClubGuelph-Trillium; Laurie Lantaigne, Food & Friends (Children’s Foundation); Dan Evans & Peter Wilks, Parkwood GardensNeighbourhood; Trevor Barton, Guelph Enabling Garden; Ann Caine, Sunrise Equestrian (supplied photo)

Expecting to remain healthy for an extendedperiod of time is a false assumption that canquickly undermine a financial plan. In fact for acouple aged 65 the likelihood that one of themwill require long-term care is over 80%. Thisstatistic is exemplified by the fact that a 2012survey determined that over half of allCanadians have not factored long-term careinto their retirement plans. Accordingly indi-viduals need to recognize and consider futurehealth care needs in their plans. Long TermCare Insurance (LTCI) is one product that canbe purchased to protect one’s plan.

As it is with all insurance products theyounger and healthier one is the more likelyyou are to qualify for the coverage and the cost

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If you are already retired you can still consid-er LTCI in your financial planning. Certain fea-tures such as affordability and accessibility canbe adjusted. For example, a combination of ashorter benefit period and a longer waitingperiod will make a difference in the cost. Oneshould keep in mind that the underwritingprocess for obtaining the product is detailedand requires a fair bit of data to be provided on

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Many individuals believe it is the responsibil-ity through performance review for theiremployer to manage their career and pay forthe professional development. An individualoften takes no ownership until they experi-ence closing of the employers business, ter-mination/career transition, or always waitingfor the annual performance review with nofollow through to actually start or considermanaging their career future.

Congratulations to those who alreadybelieve and take responsibility and ownershipof their career management. They under-stand structured planning, active manage-ment, investing in their own professionaldevelopment, value of assessments and work-ing with career mentors. The responsibility isthe individual not their employer.

The outcome of successful career manage-ment should include personal fulfillment,work/life balance, goal achievement andfinancial security.

The process of career planning or workingwith a career mentor is also known as careerdevelopment stages and model. These stepshelp you in planning your career and decid-ing your future on a continuous basis. Note

the three steps areSelf-Assessment, Self-Development and thenSelf-Action. The continuousreview of our objectives andskills–short, medium andlong term is the formulationof the base.

Employees need to take back the responsi-bility and no longer delegate career manage-ment to their employers. They can no longerblame career fulfilment and work/life balanceon their employer.Managing is an individual choice of decision-making, identifying career mentors, life-stagetransitions and dealing with stress.

Remember your career managementresponsibility within an organization, whetherdomestic or a global organization, and identi-fication of career coaches is your professionalresponsibility for work/life balance.However, the entire career managementprocess is based on the establishment ofdefined goals/objectives whether specific orgeneral in nature. Utilizing career assess-ments and professional career coach may bea critical step in identifying opportunitiesand career paths that most resonate withsomeone. Career assessments can range fromquick and informal to more in-depth as wellas the difference between a volunteer or paidcareer mentor.

Regardless of the tools you use. Start totake self-steps of career management.

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Exhibitors participated in the Retire in Style Show on March 21 at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre. Visitorshad the chance to receive information from community services and businesses related to recreation, communityresources, health and wellness services, volunteer opportunities, intergenerational activities, housing and travel that ispertinent to seniors. Pictured above: Paula Morley of Robertson Brown Health Services.

My friend Dietmar Huber tells a story of aseasoned businessman who was brought inas a consultant to solve a problem that hadvexed the client for a number of months.Within the first hour of the first meeting hetook out a piece of paper and sketched outthe solution–one that proved to be exactlywhat the client was looking for. It worked.Everybody was happy. But then the consul-tant’s bill arrived and the client balked at cut-ting a sizable cheque for what he took to beless than an hour of work.

“How can you charge me so much whenyou were here for barely an hour?”

“I solved your problem in an hour, sure.But what you are paying for is the 40 years Iput in before that hour. That’s why I knewwhat to do,” he responded. “The bill is pay-ment for that.”

And the bill was paid.I love that story. I think the seasoned busi-

nessman was absolutely right to charge whathe did. It takes a lot of insight andintelligence to make complex andmultidimensional issues clear and easy tounderstand. And when you know it, youknow it. He was worth every penny.

Of course that’s not what usually happens.Most times the process will drag on. It mayultimately reach the same positive conclu-sion, yes, but it will make you suffer first.Fat reports, 100 page (plus) documentschockablock with background rationale anda narrative longer than Gone with the Windwill be produced. Meetings will be calledand called; minutes will be taken and hourslost. Drafts and redrafts will be circulateduntil your head is spinning: Which versionsaid what? What happened to idea X? Whydo we have a new consultant, what hap-pened to the last one? And this will go on(and on) until the effort expended makesthe bill obviously worth paying.

Some version of this is now playing out inour fair city with regard to investing publicdollars in economic development. There willbe reports, there will be meetings, but in themeantime I would like to attempt (like theman in the story above) to provide the auda-

cious, obvious, back of the envelope version

of the situation. My take on it wouldread like this: we are moving frominvestment in the industrial landson the edges of the city to invest-ment in intensification within it.We have pockets of land that areunder performing as surfaceparking lots and brownfields, sitesowned by the City that could havea much higher and better use; if weput money here we will see asignificant payback; assessmentswill increase, the tax base will grow,and new money generated can bespent to improve importantservices; more jobs and moreopportunity means greaterprosperity for all Guelphites.

It really is that simple.

I have confidence in this explanation not

because I have 40 years of experience in the

field of Economic Development, but

because it’s working in cities our size across

Ontario. It is a proven model where public

investment–and public commitment

to a long term vision–leverages private

investment.

In the proposed Baker Project, for instance,

60 to 70 percent of the construction

cost will be borne by private and institutional

investors. But they need to know that we’re

in; this is no time to be coy.Guelph is a confident, growing,

smart and vibrant place. We have investedwell in our city and we are reaping thatreward. We need to seize the opportunity wehave before us to reward the future. Yes,there is a bill–there is always a bill. But whenyou see the fantastic outcomes that you getfor your money, any reasonable personwould say that it is a bill worth paying.


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Spam is a constant and invasive problem.We can all agree to that. The volume ofunsolicited bulk email and instant messages–usually of a commercial nature–coupled withan overabundance of spyware/malware–continue to plague productivity and economiesaround the globe.

While many countries have attempted to curbthis problem through regulation, the solutionproposed by the government of Canada is themost comprehensive and far reaching of itskind. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)was passed in December of 2010, and establish-es rules for the sending of commercialelectronic messages (CEMs), the installation ofcomputer programs on another person’scomputer system or the alteration of transmis-sion data. There are also a number of fraudulentand malicious activities that are prohibited. Therules that apply to CEMs come into force on July1, 2014, while the rules governingcomputer programs take effect Jan. 15, 2015. Asof July 1, 2017, there will be the right of privateaction, which may include class action lawsuits.

The potential administrative penalties for non-compliance are high–up to $1 million for indi-viduals and up to $10 million for corporationsper violation. There is also personal

liability for officers and directors and companiesare responsible for the actions of their employees.

Small business will have to explore whetherthere are exemptions they can rely on or usealternate delivery systems using traditional mail,or the telephone. Both add cost in time andlabour.

Chambers themselves rely on email communi-cations, which could now be disrupted across theboard. Similar to other businesses, where indi-viduals unsubscribe from receiving electroniccommunications, this will limit communicationsthat can benefit business. Instead of directingcosts to supporting business and delivering pro-grams, administrative costs will take more frommembership fees. These arguments will apply tocharities and community benefit organizations aswell. Costs for mailing invoices and following upwith phone calls will re-introduce inefficienciesinto operations for these lean organizations.

Alarm bells should be sounding off if yourbusiness has not started to look at how you areworking towards compliance. July 1 is not faraway. In the meantime, you have a lot of work todo. The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is hereto help.www.guelphchamber.com 519-822-8081

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Local author, Wayne Vanwyck, has recentlyreleased The Business Transition Crisis, a bookfilled with practical advice for those businessowners who hope to one day retire and selltheir business.

Vanwyck, a leading Business TransitionCoach who works with business ownersnationally out of the Waterloo area, is concernedabout the tsunami of business sell-offs formingin Canada and other Western countries.

“A huge wave of baby boomers will soon beready to sell their businesses,” says Vanwyck. “In2005, a survey from the Canadian Federationof Independent Business showed 71% of allbusiness owners wanted to retire within 10years. That number was pushed forward by twoto three years due to the recession in 2008,which means literally millions of businesseswill be coming up for sale soon. With onlyseven percent of those owners having a writtensuccession plan, many businesses will end upjust closing or selling for below the propervalue.”

For the bulk of small businesses in the Stateswith under 20 employees, only one in five willfind a buyer if they put the business up for sale.“One of the biggest reasons businesses don’tsell is a lack of preparation–developingprocesses to allow the business to run withoutthe owner, a steady number of profitablegrowth years, and proper delegation of workload to employees.”

Vanwyck sees one of the biggest challengesfor owners is finding the time to think farenough ahead. “To sell for the most value, abusiness needs to run at peak performance forat least two or three years before it is sold.”

Owners also need to be realistic about theirbusiness–while it may be a strong family busi-ness with employees, there may not be a valueor market for it. “Many times owners have thefalse impression that a buyer will just show up,no matter what, even if it is a flat or dyingindustry,” adds Vanwyck. He gives the exampleof an auto parts manufacturer looking to sell atthe end of 2008.

There also tends to be a lack of encourage-ment from government and universityprograms for entrepreneurs to purchase orbecome a partner in an existing business. Mostpromotions and incentives focus on start-upbusinesses.

Those entrepreneurs, who are thinking aboutselling their business in the next five years, needto start now. “Owners should decide what theywant to do next with their business and beexcited about it. If they are not motivated, theywill put it off and not have the energy neededto put into making the business strong andattractive for a buyer.”

For more information on Wayne Vanwyck’sbook, to follow his blog, or to participatein an Webinar visitwww.thebusinesstransitioncrisis.com

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Without an employment contract, a termina-tion can be a significant expense for an employ-er. The Employment Standards Act outlines theminimal entitlements of an employee who isdismissed on a without cause basis. Theseinclude notice or termination pay up to eightweeks and depending on the size of the employ-er and the employee’s length of service, sever-ance pay equalling a week per year of service toa maximum of 26 weeks.

The entitlements provided in the Employment

Standards Act are just the starting point. Anemployee is also entitled to notice or termina-tion pay in lieu of notice pursuant to the com-mon law. The amount of notice or pay in lieuunder common law is determined based on anumber of factors but a rough guideline is onemonth per year of service. During a commonlaw notice period, an employee is entitled toreceive their pay, benefits and possibly other enti-tlements such as bonuses. As such, common lawentitlements are a significant expense and cancause a financial barrier to needed terminations.

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required at termination. It is important to notethat a termination clause cannot provide forpayments or benefits, which are less than theemployee’s entitlements under the EmploymentStandards Act.

An employment contract can also minimizethe harm that an employee can inflict once theemployment relationship has ended by includ-ing non-solicitation and non-competition claus-es. To be enforceable, these clauses must be care-fully drafted. A common mistake made byemployers is placing restrictions, which are over-ly broad and as such, unenforceable.

Employment contracts also provide an excel-lent opportunity to clearly outline the terms ofthe employment relationship. The contract canaddress such things as the duties and responsi-bilities of the position, the expectations of the

employer, confidentiality, andthe remuneration, includingthe formula to calculate anycommissions or bonuses.

When an employer fails to use an employmentcontract for new hires, they are missing an excel-lent opportunity to reduce exposure and limitliabilities which flow from the employment rela-tionship. There are numerous cases in whichemployment agreements have been held to bevoid by the Courts. As such, it is critical that anemployment contract is properly drafted toensure it will stand up under the scrutinyof litigation.Evan Campbell is an Associate in the Guelph office ofMiller Thomson LLP working in the areas ofemployment law and litigation. 519-780-4634 [email protected]


Never in my experience has there been so much attentionfocused on helping new business get started. At all levels ofgovernment, in post-secondary and even high school cur-riculum, Canada is pushing for the creation and growth ofbusiness to ensure that we have a strong economy in theyears to come. Of course, the real action takes place on theground regionally. So what’s happening here in Guelph?

When Innovation Guelph (IG) began in late 2010 wewere the new kid on the block. Since then, we’ve taken acareful approach to find our niche so that we add value tothe local network and establish ourselves as importantcontributors to the community at large.

IG has made an effort to find like-minded communitypartners, including the University of Guelph, the City ofGuelph, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, ConestogaCollege, and a growing number of forward-thinkingGuelph companies. Together we’re establishing the GuelphInnovation Network (GIN).

The GIN is a business support network made up ofindependent companies that cultivate entrepreneurs andcollectively work toward building the next generation ofstrong business for our region. IG is positioned to help thehighest potential businesses coming out of the GINachieve their potential–be that increased revenues, invest-ment, or both.

Of course, it’s one thing to work on growing local busi-nesses so that they employ more people and bring invest-ment to our region, but IG also recognizes the need tosupport community-wide well-being. We’ve identified afew areas in which IG can help tackle local issues usingour in-house expertise.

A major opportunity exists around developing and sup-porting women entrepreneurs. Right now, approximately19% of Guelph businesses are owned and operated bywomen. How might we increase this number? IG recentlyreceived $149,000 from the Federal Ministry of Status ofWomen to partner with four local organizations (includ-ing ICES and CBaSE at the University of Guelph, theGuelph-Wellington Business Enterprise Centre, theGuelph Chamber of Commerce and the LocalImmigration Partnership) to pursue the Women’sEconomic Advancement Project. Through focus groups,peer networking groups and advisory committees, we areresearching ways that Guelph can boost the number ofwomen entrepreneurs.

We’re also collaborating with local not-for-profit organi-zations to help them build sustainability into their busi-ness plans. A sustainable business is one that feeds itselfand doesn’t rely heavily on public dollars or donations tostay afloat. To this end, IG is partnered with the Elevator

Project to help promising community ini-tiatives achieve goals and find sustainablefooting. Our team of business mentorsbring years of experience running compa-nies, doing fund raising, and shaking thebranches to find the right strategicpartners.

I’m proud to say a lot of entrepreneurs come toIG from outside of Guelph. We tell them about all theamazing forward-thinking things that are happening here,and about the healthy level of cooperation we see amongorganizations across the city. There’s a buzz inGuelph felt inside and out: things are possible here thatare impossible in other cities.

Of course, if we’re truly pioneering new ways topave the way to future prosperity, we have the obligation ofsharing what we learn. Let’s not be shy about tellingGuelph’s story to the world. We just might be thecentre of big ideas.

Jamie Doran is the Chief Operating Officer at Innovation Guelph. For moreinformation visit www.innovationguelph.ca.

Guelph: the centre of big ideas by Jamie Doran

Employment contracts: a must for employers by Evan Campbell

Daniel Moore, Executive Director, Receives OutstandingLeadership Award

Daniel Moore, Executive Director for Family & Children’s of Guelph and Wellington County, was presented with theOutstanding Leadership in Child Welfare Award by the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies.Pictured from left to right are: Jan Lord, Board President, F&CS Guelph Wellington; Daniel Moore, Executive Director,F&CS Guelph Wellington; Marilyn Dumaresq, President, OACAS Board of Directors. (supplied photo)

The Board of Directors of Family & Children’sof Guelph and Wellington County is pleased toannounce that Executive Director DanielMoore was presented with the OutstandingLeadership in Child Welfare Award by theOntario Association of Children’s Aid Societies(OACAS) on March 3 in Toronto.

Daniel is being recognized by the OntarioAssociation of Children’s Aid Societies for hismany years of leadership in child welfare, inparticular his work on Early Help, his engage-ment with the Commission on SustainableChild Welfare, his long contribution as Chair ofthe Caring for Children and Youth Council,and numerous initiatives in child welfare prac-tice and policy in previous decades. Theannouncement from OACAS acknowledges“The contributions that Daniel has made arelong-term and sustainable, provincial in scope,and have contributed to excellence and innova-tion in service to children and families inOntario.”

In the words of one of Daniel’s nominators:“Daniel exudes a passion for the possibilities ofOntario’s Child Welfare system that is informed

by his deep understanding of the social, politi-cal, economic and cultural realities of providingservices to vulnerable families and children.”

Daniel has been the Executive Director ofFamily & Children’s Services since 2006. He haspreviously worked at the Grey and the PeelChildren’s Aid Societies, was a member of theprovincial Child Welfare Transformation Team,and serves on several local and provincial com-mittees that focus on the well-being of children,youth, and families.

Family & Children’s Services of Guelph andWellington County, often known as the chil-dren’s aid society, works together with children,youth, their families and the community for thesafety and well-being of children and youth.

The Ontario Association of Children’s AidSocieties represents Children’s Aid Societiesthroughout the province of Ontario. Since1912, OACAS has represented Children’s AidSocieties in Ontario and provided service in theareas of government relations, communica-tions, information management, education andtraining to advocate for the protection andwell-being of children.


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