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Over the past three years a group ofleaders from business, academia, andlocal government have been workingtogether to promote economic, social,and environmental sustainability inthe Guelph community.

Starting out as Guelph SustainableSolutions the project began in early2007, when the University of Guelphheld a one-day conference on"Aligning Cities and Universities forthe Benefit of the Environment” where

the main topic was how to creategreater engagement between cities,business and universities.

Meetings were held with the Mayorto form a partnership to support andprofile the city as a model of sustain-ability. Sustainability Partners includethe City of Guelph, The Co-operators,the Guelph Chamber of Commerce,Guelph Hydro Inc, Linamar, McNeilConsumer Healthcare, MeridianCredit Union, and the University ofGuelph.

Now known as SustainabilityGuelph, the mission of the project isto encourage all private, public andnon-profit sector organizations inGuelph to incorporate sustainabilityprinciples into their business prac-tices. The project received an $86,300grant from the Ontario Trillium

Foundation, which has gone to creat-ing a website, and supporting variouseducational events and conferences.

A resource for the community,www.sustainabilityguelph.ca allowsorganizations to find out about sus-tainable measures in the communityand to share sustainable practices.

The website promotes sustainableefficiency, within economic, environ-mental and social processes, as the keyto the long-term viability of any busi-ness or organization, regardless of itslocation. Encouraging decision-makers to find solutions to generatethose efficiencies within the localcommunity.

Local businesses can log in to sharetheir success stories from across allsectors including energy efficiency,building construction, to food manu-

facturing or waste management. Thestories are intended to provide a guideto the various solutions that are avail-able. Sustainability Guelph’s goal is tohave 100 businesses participate on thewebsite by December 2011.

“I am thrilled that, throughSustainability Guelph, business andcommunity leaders are championingsustainability in their organizations,”said Mayor Karen Farbridge. “Animportant benefit of becoming a moresustainable community is that itmakes Guelph more competitive andattractive to investment.”

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Diversity inGuelph BusinessesLately I have come across diverseness in a diverse way in Guelph

businesses. Our range of businesses is truly impressive, and the

range of diversity of the people working within these businesses

is equally impressive. During a recent visit I noticed Canadian

Solar is well into setting up their plant.A team from Japan was in one room discussing

equipment being started up, while another team from China was going over produc-

tion layouts. Spanish and German experience was also being put to use to problem

solve.We discussed the plans for a job fair to be set up in February, and where

connections could be made within Guelph to provide support.

At the Rotary Club of Guelph South, this small but mighty group, is completing plans

to go to Nicaragua to assist entrepreneurs to set up shop, including marketing prod-

ucts provided from Guelph. Lists were being made to get pens and books into

schools as one member was planning a two month trip there.A photo on the wall

showed appreciation from Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, where their

club supports children with special needs accessing therapeutic riding.

Recently Future Watch held a one day session on connecting new Canadians to jobs in

the environmental sustainability sector.A hydrogeologist from Nigeria discussed

volunteering his expertise in local business to gain Canadian experience around

groundwater issues.A chemical engineer discussed his work internationally with

converting biomaterials to biodiesel, looking for local businesses involved in alcohol

conversion processes.

I also met with a local business that has invented systems to apply fertilizer in

quantities that only plants can absorb, reducing leaching of nitrates into the soil.

Another Guelph firm has invented a process to remove nitrates from ground water

going to water treatment plants. One on prevention, the other on treatment,

Innovation Guelph is providing support to get these technologies to the global market.

Another in depth conversation was with one of our local manufacturers who provided

input for a soon to be published Organization for Economic Co-operation and

Development (OECD) report.The report focuses on improving skills competitiveness

and productivity for businesses.The Chamber will share this information with our

manufacturers who volunteer time and talent to improve our local labour force to

create more local jobs. Clusters of businesses get together regularly at the Chamber

to share best practices, and this report will come from businesses in 17 countries.

This month will begin with the Chamber Executives of Ontario meeting in Oakville to

share ideas between 120 Chambers from all parts of the province on how we can

support some fantastic people in our communities. Small wonder we live in such a

great country: we have diversity on our side.

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Welcome to our first issue of Business Venture 2011. As we enter our 18thyear, our publication, as well as our business community, continues togrow and evolve.

The New Year brings many changes across Guelph’s business sector. Inthis issue learn about two Guelph environmental initiatives that arebuilding momentum–Sustainability Guelph (as shown on the cover) andTransition Guelph (page 6).

Affiliated with Sustainability Guelph, the Chamber of Commerce hasalso been involved with the creation of a Guelph based regional innova-tion centre–Innovation Guelph (page 6).

Plus, the University of Guelph continues to promote their BetterPlanetProject–a $200-million campaign to improve the quality of life for peo-ple around the world.

The Guelph and District Real Estate Association now has their ownthriving real estate publication; the Downtown Guelph BusinessAssociation will soon hire a new Executive Director; and a new citycouncil has entered city hall.

The Guelph & District Human Resources Professionals Associationpresented the 2011 Employer of Distinction Award–congratulations to

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)for being recognized this year (page 5).

Also many organizations will celebrate their important milestones suchas the 25th anniversary of the Guelph & District Multicultural Festivalthis June.

Day to day, people often say everything seems the same, without realiz-ing how many exciting changes are constantly happening within ourcommunity.

As always we continue to be your local business news source. Our nextissue of Business Venture is distributed on April 20. Feel free to contactour Editor with your business news at [email protected].

Mike BakerPublisher.Venture Guelph Publications Ltd.Guelph, [email protected]

Waking up from the absentee nightmare submitted by Bensol Consulting Inc.

Decreased productivity and the costs associatedwith training replacement workers are just twoside effects of the new ‘lean’ workforce withwhich managers are expected to contend.Increasing WSIB rates, skyrocketing benefitpremiums, and persistent legal expenses, con-tinue to distract employers from what shouldbe the true focus of their business.

With companies forced to cut staff and over-load remaining employees–absenteeism is onthe rise–and it’s continuing to frustrate man-agers everywhere. While cuts to personnel andbenefits programs may appear the logicalchoice–don’t be fooled. Stress, and poorlifestyle choices among your employees, is cost-ing you.• 33% of the Canadian workforce has consid-

ered a leave of absence due to stress, whichincreases to 63% for those in poor or verypoor health.

• 1.4 million working Canadians suffer fromdepression. In Canada, mental health claimsare the fastest growing category of disabilitycosts. Disability (all sources) accounts for 4 -12% of payroll costs.

• 75% of workplace productivity losses arerelated to employee lifestyle choices.

• Overweight males between 18 and 54 arefour times more likely to miss work due toillness.

• Young adults, 18 to 34 years of age, were far

more likely to contemplate an extended leaveof absence. This represents a culturalshift–indicative of future trends.

Your already tight budget is straining at theseams, while increased financial stressors aretaking their toll on your employees. Vieweach employee’s health as a resource to bemaximized–not a problem to be managed.Offer opportunities for your employees toembrace wellness in their work and privatelives.Consider providing:

• A gym membership or partner with a fitnessfacility to offer a preferred rate

• Install a water cooler with water bottles• Stress management seminars• Smoking cessation workshops and product

vouchers; gums and patches can be cost-pro-hibitive for many employees

• Financial management clinics• Dietary guidance seminars–featuring a quali-

ty nutritionist• Offering or reminding staff of an existing

Employee Assistance Program

An emotionally and physically healthy work-force will impact not only the financial successof your business by reducing premiums andimproving efficiency, but will also translate intoimproved employee satisfaction and retention.• For every $1 spent on wellness/prevention

programs, medical costs drop by $3.25 andabsenteeism costs by $2.75.

• Improving employee stress levels can save anemployer $925 annually.

• Employees who stop smoking can save youapproximately $3,400 per year.

• Active employees are 25% less likely to suffera workplace injury.

A wellness plan should be tailored to the sizeand culture of your organization and doesn’tneed to be costly or overwhelmingSources: The sanofi-aventis Healthcare Survey 2010;Sun Life Canadian Health Index; Region ofPeel–Healthy Workplace; Canadian Healthcare TrendsReport 2009

Michele Mactaggart, RHU, Bensol Consulting Inc. [email protected]

2011–The opinions and stories that appear in thecolumns of Business Venture are for information purposes

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New WDGPublic Health CentreConstruction will begin this summer on a newoffice location for Wellington-Dufferin-GuelphPublic Health. The 58,000 square-foot facility, onChancellor’s Way in Research Park North, will pro-vide clinical space, expanded services, teachingrooms and staff work space.

The Board of Health identified the need for anew facility in 2002. The need became urgent in2007 when Public Health staff vacated offices onDelhi Street due to asbestos contamination. Staffrelocated to a renovated warehouse space to deliverprograms and services from the temporary loca-tion on Southgate Drive.

"We are very pleased with the accessibility of acentral location. A new, larger facility will allow usto meet the needs of our clients and communitypartners", said Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officerof Health and CEO. "The Board is confident thenew site will serve the needs of the public for thenext 50 years."

Financial concerns were raised, for funding of the$17-million project. While the province pays 75 percent of the operating costs, with the City ofGuelph, and Wellington and Dufferin countiesdividing the remaining costs–it appears the con-struction costs may fall solely on the municipalitiesin the area served by the health unit. A cost to theCity of Guelph, estimated at $10-million.

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Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, andRural Affairs (OMAFRA) as the 2011 Employerof Distinction. This organization, among otherthings, is commended for its outstanding col-laboration with the University of Guelph,focusing on students and providing profession-

al development through co-operativeeducation programs.

The Award was presented during theGDHRPA’s January chapter event held atSpringfield Golf & Country Club. OMAFRAreceived an award to display at its workplace, aswell as the right to promote itself as anEmployer of Distinction for the year 2011.

The Guelph & District Human ResourcesProfessionals Association was established in1953 to promote the value of people inachieving the business goals that result in

organizational success. It provides resourcesand education to Human ResourcesProfessionals within the Guelph communityand surrounding areas.

Local business recognized with Employer of Distinction Award

The Federation of Rental Housing Providers ofOntario (FRPO) recently held their annual M.A.C.(Marketing, Achievement & Construction) AwardsDinner & Gala in Toronto. FRPO is Ontario's lead-ing advocate for quality rental housing and hasmore than 800 members representing over 250,000rental suites across Ontario.

A unique forum for recognizing excellence inthe residential rental housing industry, top per-formers are awarded in 16 key categories. Fromover 120 unique submissions, Guelph-basedSkyline, a private real estate investment trust andproperty manager, took home four of this year’sawards.

For the second year in a row, Skyline wasawarded the “Outstanding Community ServiceAward”. Presented to a company that goes aboveand beyond to give back to their community,Skyline’s endless list of charitable initiatives, com-munity efforts and ongoing tenant support pro-grams continues to raise the bar for their industrypeers.

“Skyline has been an outstanding communitysupporter. Their generosity and many contribu-tions have allowed us to promote the healthydevelopment of children and youth in our com-munity,” said Rose Silvestro, Executive Director of

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Guelph. “Throughtheir generous support, over 680 children wereserved in 2010”.

Skyline also received the “Rental Developmentof the Year” award for its Place Sainte Mariedevelopment in Haileybury, ON. This uniqueconstruction and restoration project transformedan 80-year old convent into a fully functionalassisted living apartment building that now catersto the needs of the area’s senior population.

“It was a much greater challenge than buildingfrom scratch” says Roy Jason Ashdown, Founder& Chief Operations Officer of Skyline, “but it wasimportant for us to preserve the true characterand heritage of the building and by bringing thehome support provider [Temiskaming HomeSupport] into the building we have ensured thatour residents will live happier, healthier and inde-pendently for many years to come”.

Skyline was also awarded “Resident Manager ofthe Year” for a remarkable on-site building staff atone of their London, ON properties and the“Curb Appeal, Rental Development” award fortheir renovation project at their 55 YarmouthStreet building in Guelph.

“Being recognized in one category is an incredi-ble honour and accomplishment, but to win in

four categories puts Skyline in a group of theirown and makes them one of our industry’s trueleaders and achievers” says Vince BresciaPresident & CEO of FRPO.

“To win the “Outstanding Community ServiceAward” for the second consecutive year is a truetestament to the commitment and dedication ofour Skyline Team. We are proud to be the exam-

ple of true social responsibility and are thankfulthat our staff, investors and business partnerssupport us in our many charitable endeavoursand allow us to give back on their behalf. Withoutthe support of our valued investors and businesspartners, we would not be in a position to do allthe good we do in our community” adds RoyJason Ashdown.

Skyline–top winner at industry awards

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Awarded by theFederation of RentalHousing Providers ofOntario, Guelph-basedSkyline accepts theOutstandingCommunity ServiceAward. Pictured fromleft to right are RoyJason Ashdown, ChiefOperations Office &Co-Founder; MarissaMorettin-Teeter,Director of InvestorRelations; and JasonCastellan, CEO & Co-Founder.

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Over the past year the Guelph Chamber of Commerce has been working with the Ontario

Ministry of Research and Innovation to create a Guelph based regional innovation centre, one

of 14 across the province. Innovation Guelph was launched at the Chamber’s Guelph

Technology Economy event in January 2011, under the directorship of Kirk Roberts.

The mission of Innovation Guelph is simple: “To help enterprises start, grow and thrive.”

Initially the staff of five includes an executive director, entrepreneurs in residence, administra-

tion staff, and a project coordinator. Innovation Guelph also shares services with the Guelph

Chamber of Commerce to make the most of efficiencies between the two organizations. Two

basic groups of services include Business Acceleration Programs for start up or young innova-

tion businesses, and Industry Academic Collaboration Programs for all businesses up to and

including multinationals.

Innovation Guelph’s programs and services will act as a catalyst for innovation and com-

mercialization, creating synergy between academic, government and private organizations by

leveraging local capacity. The goal is to stimulate sustainable companies and jobs, improve

productivity, and close the “Innovation gap” to improve our position in the local and global

markets. As a part of the Ontario Network of Excellence Innovation Guelph will assist innova-

tors & entrepreneurs to obtain investment, funding and resources, business advisory and edu-

cation services, and peer-based business support here in Guelph, and also connecting to

expertise across the ONE network across the province.

Making business to business connections has been one of the main goals of the Guelph

Chamber of Commerce for over 142 years. Innovation Guelph takes this to another level, and

brings a level of business support to Guelph that will lead us into the new Technology

Economy. Our collaborative community has always been a leader in new ways of doing things

and new ways of thinking. The partnerships we have between education, business, and gov-

ernment continue to come together in projects such as Innovation Guelph.

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Innovation Guelph into our

community. This new social

enterprise is a key connector

between other business support

agencies in Guelph and will

enhance our prosperity for

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Business Venture is growing to include a section on Guelph environmental initiatives. Are you contributing to a Green Guelph? If you have green business news or advice to share, please email us at [email protected].

Transition Initiatives are an emerging and

evolving approach to community-level sus-

tainability. Transition Guelph is a group of

local residents who have come together with

the shared vision of building resilience and

sustainability into the community in response

to the challenges of peak oil, accelerating cli-

mate change, and global economic instability.

The initiative promotes finding solutions to

these challenges from within the community,

rather than from bringing experts and con-

sultants in from outside the area. However,

the idea of increasing resilience and building

a stronger local economy does not discourage

the importance of commerce outside the

community, it simply encourages prioritizing

the local over the imported.

Transition Initiatives are based on four key

assumptions:

• Life with dramatically lower energy con-

sumption is inevitable, and that it is better

to plan for it than to be taken by surprise.

• Towns and cities presently lack the

resilience to enable them to weather the

severe energy shocks that will accompany

post-peak oil.

• Communities have to act collectively, and

they have to act now.

• By unleashing the collective genius of those

within the community to creatively and

proactively design an energy descent, tran-

sition towns can build ways of living that

are more connected, more enriching and

that recognize the biological limits of the

planet.

• Transition communities are based on the

concept of resilience within an ecosystem–

from an individual person to an entire

economy.

Resilient systems adapt as needed, maintain-

ing the ability to function through external

shocks. Systems absorb disturbances and

reorganize, retaining essentially the same

function, structure, identity and feedbacks

while undergoing change.

Initiatives so far have included creating com-

munity gardens to grow food; and business

waste exchange, which seeks to match the

waste of one industry with another industry

that uses this waste.

Started in 2005, in Kinsale, Ireland and

Totnes, England by environmentalist and per-

maculture designer Rob Hopkins, the initia-

tive now has over 275 official Transition

Towns worldwide, with sixteen in Canada.

For more information on Transition Guelph

visit www.transitionguelph.org.

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l to r: Brian Cowan, Bill Mullin, Anastasia Ziprick, Kirk Roberts, and Lloyd Longfield.

Despite the federal government’s decisionto cancel its contribution to OHESP inMarch, 2010, the Government of Ontariowill continue its funding to help residentsachieve their home energy efficiency goalsuntil the scheduled close of the program inMarch of 2011.

Ensure that you have done all your eligi-ble retrofits and have your post-retrofit(second) audit done by the March 31, 2011end-date. Your Auditor will submit thenecessary paperwork in order for you toqualify for OHESP rebates.

Ontario’s updated long-term energy plan,Building Our Clean Energy Future setsambitious North American leading conser-

vation targets–calling for conservation of4,550 MW by 2015 and 7,100 MW by 2030,the equivalent of taking 2.4 million homesoff the grid. The plan also proposesproviding continued support for homeenergy audits to help Ontarians identifyareas where they can improve their energyefficiency.

A new suite of conservation programsfor residential consumers are availableprovince-wide as of January 2011, offeringincentives, rebates, and in-store coupons tohelp Ontarians conserve energy andsave money.For more information visitwww.mei.gov.on.ca

The Ontario Home EnergySavings Program (OHESP)coming to a close

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30 Hayes Avenue, Guelph

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Real Estate New Homes, Residential & Commercial

Guelph’s much-loved downtown neigh-bourhoods lack one thing the suburbshave in abundance: new housing.

Many Guelphites prefer to live down-town in older homes in older neighbour-hoods. But an increasing number ofdowntown residents whose kids arelaunched want more of a “lock-and-go”lifestyle. Are they out of luck?Almost. Only one new development hasbeen built in downtown Guelph in thepast five years: the town homes HistoricStewart Mill. And they are two-thirdssold. Anyone who wants to live down-town in a new home has to act fast.

Many Guelph residents don’t knowabout this attractive, stone-clad enclaveof 39 units because building only startedthis past fall. Quietly away from busystreets, it’s very close to the EramosaRiver, tucked into a hill beside thealready-converted old Stewart Mill andacross from the Guelph Youth MusicCentre.

“We’re creating homes that are down-town yet nicely removed from all noiseand congestion,” says Charlie Kuiken,president of Charleston Homes, thedeveloper of the project.

A short stroll from Guelph’s downtownrestaurants, bars, and services, HistoricStewart Mill is also just steps from theEramosa River and Goldie Mill park. Forcommuters, it’s a convenient walk to theGuelph train and bus stations. GO Trainservice is scheduled to begin in 2012.

Charleston Homes has a reputation for

building quality homes and HistoricStewart Mill is no exception. More spa-cious than most infill developments, thehomes have been flexibly designed forpeople with different lifestyle priorities.

The upper row of spacious three-bed-room Terraced Townes have small pri-vate yards and large two-car garages thatback onto a wide rear alleyway.

The 2,620-square-foot Flex Townesfronting Cardigan Street have garages

and substantial home offices, as well asbasements and balconies off the second-floor kitchen.

The affordable Garden Lofts feature12-foot ceilings and an open-concept planfor singles or young couples looking forconvenience living in the downtown core.

“Now that the exteriors are being fin-ished,” says Kuiken, “prospective ownerscan visit to get a feel for the care beingtaken to make these homes special. We’re

very aware of how rare it is to find landdowntown that can be developed. Sowe’re building new homes of lastingvalue.”

The remaining 10 homes in theHistoric Stewart Mill project are beingshown Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5 pm,Monday to Wednesday 1pm to 7pm andThursday and Friday by appointmentonly. For more information call theStewart Mill sales office at 519-823-1900

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on the development of green core competencies within business. President Kathryn Cooper was aguest speaker at the Second Annual Sustainability Workshop, which took place in January 2010, atthe Linamar Training Centre.

Having attracted approximately 100 participants, Cooper spoke on eco-business zones as a toolfor community sustainability. A proven concept, the largest zone in North America is at theToronto Pearson International Airport encompassing 12,000 hectares and over 12,500 businesses.Under this model, businesses within a geographical region share knowledge, skills and utilize neigh-bouring resources, working together to decrease their use of energy and water, lower their emissionsand waste, and decrease their overall environmental footprint.

Cooper has been promoting within the City and the Chamber of Commerce the development of aneco-business zone for Guelph–an initiative that can simply start with getting to know your neigh-bours and their “best practices”. “Companies are surprisingly willing to share their eco-efficiency prac-tices,” says Cooper, “particularly if the company next door is not a competitor.” As eco-business zonesdevelop there are opportunities for projects such as industrial symbiosis. In this case, waste materialsfrom one company can become the inputs for another. In a real “win-win” scenario costly importsfrom outside the region are avoided and waste disposal costs for the other company and the munici-

pality are reduced or eliminated.“For many businesses, sustainability is about getting back to natural cycles,” adds Cooper. “For too

long our industrial model has been a take-make-waste process. If we can minimize our environmentalfootprint and then move to closed loop processes within an eco-business zone we can really shift ouruse away from scarce resources.” Cooper notes that this model has been successful at the municipaland company level. It just requires a new way of “thinking” and “being” in the world.

Reducing energy, waste and water; creating closed loop processes; and creating sustainable sup-ply chains, are just some of the environmental initiatives aimed at preserving our naturalresources while maintaining a high quality of life for Guelph residents.

There are currently six organizations taking part in the Sustainability Guelph website - ArrowHose Products, City of Guelph, Hospice Wellington, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, MirexBiotechnologies Inc., and Northern Village.

If your business has taken the time to consider the impact of your organization’s operations onthe planet, visit www.sustainabilityguelph.ca, select the Count Me In button and share your com-mitment to sustainability story.Planet, People, Profit

Sustainability–continued from page 1

What does your employee hand-book say about your organization?by Gayle Stafrace

Orientation of new employees is such animportant process; its part of that “firstimpression” that is created from the firstmoment a candidate comes in for the inter-view, through to welcoming the employee intoyour organization. How do we show employ-ees, who we truly are as an organization? Howdo we communicate what our business isabout, what the important values are, our cul-ture and our business strategies–all rolled upinto one single message that jumps out andtells the employee–we’re glad you’re here!You’ve made a great choice and we think thatyou will be a fantastic addition to ourbusiness family!

Investing the time in a meaningful orienta-tion process should convey this message andshould also include a tool that will welcomeyour new employee. This tool should help thatemployee to understand what your business isreally about and how to navigate and growwithin it–the Employee Handbook.

All too often, I see documents that are eitherstuffy looking, way too much to read orthrown together as a quick thought, on a fewpages, with a staple.

For a client, I was able tocome up with an EmployeeHandbook that spoke to theorganization. The cover pageillustrated who they were,their product and what was important to theirbusiness in an artistic format that was favor-able to their environment. The first page wasthe President’s message that spoke about theirimportant values and business strategies, fol-lowed by a user-friendly format of policies andprocedures, and the rules of the organization.These policies and procedures were simple andstraightforward, followed the appropriate legis-lations, without all the extra hoopla, and cap-tured the practices that were important to theway that they do business. Having these poli-cies and procedures in a small binder will makeit convenient for future updates and will allowfor easier handling.

When you look at this document, it shouldbe a piece of your business and hopefullyappealing enough to be continually read andreferred to.Gayle Stafrace, CHRP, GSC Human Resources ProfessionalServices, 519-830-0863.

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Long-term sustainability success relies equally on environmental, economic and socialsustainability.Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental sustainability is waste reduction, the protection of natural areas and thereduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Through the management of natural resources,environmental sustainability leads to good social and economic success.

By using less energy, conserving water, and reducing material usage, you are alsoreducing your business operating costs.Economic SustainabilityEconomic sustainability is not just about business, labour and finance. It also repre-sents innovation, education, diversification, workforce development, community sup-port, governments, and not-for-profit organizations–plus ensuring suppliers and cus-tomers are treated fairly.

Economic sustainability supports its community and means building a better workingenvironment to support a better way of life. Once this is achieved, productivity, prof-itability and competitiveness improve, which attracts talent and investment.Social SustainabilitySocial sustainability enhances the community as a whole. It relates to cultural programs,sports and recreation, the arts, and supports intercultural connections.

Social sustainability includes support systems to assist people in their personal devel-opment and care. Adequate education, health care, and wellness programs, build strongcommunities–which in turn attracts socially conscious individuals and families.Strong communities build strong businesses, and a healthy economy provides theresources to promote environmental initiatives.

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When in doubt, throw itout...properly!by Anna Bartolomucci

Prescribed and over-the-counter medica-tions are very beneficial when taken prop-erly. Ongoing follow- up with your physi-cian is the best way to know whether yourequire medication for optimum health.

All medication containers are markedwith an expiration date. This indicates thatthe drug is potent and safe to use.Prescriptions like antibiotics shouldalways be finished in order to properly treata condition, as should any prescribeddaily medication.

Medication should typically be stored incool, dry, dark places in order to remain asstable as possible. Some medicationsrequire refrigeration to stay stable. Avoidstoring medicine in areas with humidityand temperature fluctuations. Followlabel instructions.

Medication can become less potent after aseal is broken or when exposed to light,hence the expiry date. Some medicationsbecome discoloured, change in texture oreven begin to develop a strong smell or bit-ter taste. These are signs that they may nolonger be effective enough to do the job forwhich they are intended. In the case ofheart conditions or diabetes, this could putyou at risk.

So how far past that expiration date ismedication still any good? Some medica-tions can remain safe and potent if stored

under extremely stableconditions such as those maintained by themilitary in order to stock pile! Very few canmaintain such optimal conditions.

Besides being potentially dangerous toconsume expired medication, improperdisposal could also be dangerous! Imaginechildren or pets getting into the trash, onlyto find and overdose on medication. Byflushing medication down the toilet orpouring down the drain, their chemicalcomponents get into our soil and watersupply, contaminating wildlife, fishand people.

Local pharmacist and colleague DannyLui stresses that “expired medicationsshould never be disposed of by ‘flushing’ ordiscarding with regular garbage”. In fact headded that “you can drop off your expireddrugs at either the local Wet/Dry facilitywhere Household Hazardous Waste iscollected OR return them to the pharmacyof origin, where you then also have theincreased opportunity to interact withyour pharmacist in the event that you haveany questions about your medications.”Both of these options are free of charge.Remember when in doubt, throw itout…properly.

Anna Bartolomucci RN, WellServe Health Care Management,519-837-3896 Ext 17, [email protected]

Local resident releases book on his life’s workIn his new memoir, The Story of a Canadian inAviation: From 1934 to 2009, Dick Chapmanchronicles his 35 years in aviation.

Chapman fell in love with aircraft at an earlyage, and for thirty-five years it was his life’s work.In this memoir, Chapman narrates the story ofhis well-lived life–from growing up in Ontario,his service with the Royal Canadian Air Force, hislove affair with aircraft, his second career as anAutoCAD expert, his marriage, and his children.

Accented with an array of photos, The Story ofa Canadian in Aviation focuses on Chapman’sinterest in flight. This memoir tells of workingon jet fighters, Cessna 150s, and 747s. As a pilothe logged more than 600 flight hours with hisprivate pilot license. His work and travel experi-ences took him to California, Scotland, HongKong, Japan, the Caribbean, Europe, and almostevery city in Canada that has an airport.

Exhibiting an exuberance for life, this memoiralso describes Chapman’s second career as an

AutoCAD dealer–the first in SouthernOntario–where he introduced architects, engi-neers, and designers to computer-aided design.

The Story of a Canadian in Aviation presents avivid example of what a person can do and seein their lifetime. In the memoir, published byTrafford Publishing, Chapman chronicles hislove for flying and the importance of followingyour dreams.For more information visit Trafford.com

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Just short of 100 years in business, the Guelph Country Club continues to diversify its services tobest suit their clients needs. Recently the Club has partnered with three area caterers, to offer awider range of services for clients booking large events such as weddings, conferences, or largeprivate parties. Clients now have varied options in services, menus and price points.

“The Guelph Country Club is an amazing facility,” says Dave Vogel, General Manager of theCountry Club. “From our banquet room to the outer grounds, our location provides a greatbackdrop for weddings and other large events. Now our wide range of menu and service optionscompletes the package.”

Each with their unique strengths and menu styles, the Club is partnering with Appetizingly Yours,Taste Fine Foods and Jesse’s Catering.

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Protecting your laptop from costlyrepairs Heather Grummett

Brand new to the Canadian market, Jerkstopperis an innovative product that prevents consumersfrom causing costly damage to their laptop com-puters. The patented Cable Retention Device(CRD) is designed to utilize an existingport–USB, RJ11 or RJ45–on a laptop computer asa restraint to keep the very fragile AC power con-nector from being damaged from day to daypulling or jerking on the power cord.

Once damage occurs, laptops often sponta-neously power-down for no apparent reason,only function when the power cord is kept in acertain position, or switch from AC power to bat-tery power intermittently. This costly repair cannow be prevented for a minimal cost.

The product, created in the U.S. in 2007, hasalready sold over 30,000 units. Local Guelphresident Gregg Derrett is now bringing Jerkstopper

to Canada.Not only helpful for personal laptops, the

Jerkstopper product line has become affordableinsurance for a variety of industry sectors.Companies including diesel engine manufacturerCummins Diesel uses the CRD to protect cordsfrom moving on their product lines, andCanadian company Resonant Medical has chosenthe product for their 3D Soft Tissue Visualizationproducts used for Radiation Oncology.

Currently available through online sales,Derrett–an agent for Damage Control ProductsLLC, is looking to connect with distributors thatdeal in the computer accessory, photographic,surveillance and medical research fields. Formore information contact Gregg Derrett [email protected]

College Royal Open House 2011A tradition at the University of Guelph since1925, College Royal is the largest university openhouse event of its kind North America. EachMarch, the University of Guelph is opened tothe general public in a campus-wide open housethat attracts over 30,000 visitors every year.

College Royal is a student run and organizedevent that involves some 3000 volunteers eachyear. Whether you are a member of the generalpublic curious to see what goes on at the "uni-versity on the hill", or a student looking tobecome involved, it is a great event to attend.

For students, staff and alumni College Royal

is a 12-day long event which has such memo-rable events as the College Royal Ball, ScavengerHunt, Kick of Pub, Livestock Show, SuperThursday, Square Dancing and many team com-petitions. This year, events begin on WednesdayMarch 9.

The College Royal Open House weekend runsMarch 19 and 20, and is a free event for theentire family.

For a listing of events visit the 2011College Royal web site atwww.collegeroyal.uoguelph.ca.

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Business partners make a difference for student successSubmitted by the Wellington Catholic District School Board

The Wellington Catholic District SchoolBoard continues to promote and buildupon a very rich tradition of working incollaboration with our business and com-munity partners. The “ heart “ of our suc-cess is directly related and dependent onthe enhanced teaching and learningopportunities provided by our businesspartners that help make student learning “real and alive” at the workplace.

Our business and community partnerscontinue to contribute to the vitality andeffectiveness of our District in so manyways. Maximizing the additional profes-sional resources provided by business aug-ments the classroom learning experienceand helps gage the skills and knowledgerequirements for future employeesentering the workplace.

There are many examples of this collab-

oration. One cannot help but reflectback a few years ago when a total of 42business partners along with over 200 stu-dents and faculty from Bishop Macdonellresponded with vigor and compassionwith a project entitled “ An AmazingMake-Over.” The project was responsive tothe housing renovations needs of a familyof nine children who experienced the sud-den loss of their father.

The Student Success Specialist HighSkills Major high school programs ofConstruction and Home Build at BishopMacdonell, Manufacturing at Our Lady ofLourdes and the Environment at St. Jameswould not be enjoying the successfulimplementation and student achievementif it weren’t for the business communitytaking a lead hand in providing the sectorexpertise in partnership with each school.Long standing business partners such asReid’s Heritage Homes, Linamar andGuelph Lake have been instrumentalwith these programs.

Our school facilities have also benefittedfrom the support of our business part-ners. St. Ignatius Student Retreat Centre isa result of an annual Bishop’s Dinner thatcontinues to bring over 500 District staff,business and community partners to raisefunds for this retreat centre for students.St. James Catholic High School recentlycelebrated the completion of their renova-tions for their beautiful chapel as a result

of business partner champions suchas Tambro Construction and BarzottiCabinetry.

Our partnership has now taken us intosome ground breaking reaching outsupport for our students who for somereason have left school prior to attainingtheir Ontario Secondary School Diploma.Our business partners along with ourfaculty have teamed together to helpre-engage 40 secondary students by pro-viding instructional learning experiencethrough targeted workplace placements tomeet their needs and interest in order tocomplete their diploma requirements.

Our School To Career program inpartnership with our co-terminous Boardis recognized provincially for the partner-ship between the business communitythat provides hundreds of students fromboth Districts, hundreds of co-operativeEducation and Apprenticeship experien-tial placements.

The students, faculty and families ofthe Wellington Catholic District SchoolBoard, salute the business community fortheir continued commitment and workof excellence toward our students.

Business Partners Make A Difference!If you require further information regarding businesspartnership and Student Success, please contact DomDiBartolomeo, Superintendent of Education, 519-821-4600Extension 241.

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Guelph Independent Living and OPSEULocal 203 reach tentative agreement

February 1, 2011–Guelph, ON We are pleasedto announce that Guelph Independent Living(GIL) and OPSEU Local 203 have reached atentative agreement on the terms and condi-tions of a first collective agreement.

The parties have agreed to fully recommendacceptance of the agreement to their respectiveprinciples. A ratification meeting was scheduledby the Union on Thursday, February 3, 2011.

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