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27th March 2009

MEMBERS APRIL WORKSHOP

This month we have 3 speakers who will address FIRSTLY: Liability Insurance and how it effects you. SECONDLY: Compliance with plumbing & electrical work and THIRDLY: RONA and their Boomerang paint, which you painters, home stagers and renovators should not miss.

FIRST SPEAKER

Will be Ian Polzin ( BSc,CLU,CHFC,CFSB,RIB-Ont) of York Alliance Insurance Brokers Inc.

Visit us at www.polzininsurance.com

Ian will be advising you on the effects of liability coverage, while you do renovations or home staging for home owners, especially if damage was caused later to the home owner home and it was shown the damage occurred from the job you completed many years earlier, from work like plumbing, electrical, altering load bearing wall and more.

SECOND SPEAKER

Denis McCallum of Mullacc Mechanical and Vicki Campbell (Master Electrician) of Athena Electric will both briefly address issues regarding home renovations, when non licensed workers touch plumbing or electrical area’s and it’s effects with local bylaws and more.
Visit us at www.athenaelectric.ca

THIRD SPEAKER

A RONA representative will talking about the opportunities available, either through the vendor program or merchandise specials.

RONA WERE AHEAD OF THEIR TIME AND STILL ARE. As of July 1st 2009 RONA will be FREE of synthetic pesticides for cosmetic use in favour of responsibility gardening practices and products.

“Run To RONA”

This workshop is FREE to members and $25.00 to others (One visit only)

SEATING IS LIMITED

YOU MUST PRE REGISTER TO ATTEND and pay with a credit card in advance.

No refunds available

TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT:

Email: info@carahs.org

Call local 905-428-7444

Toll Free 1.866.366.2930

DATE. Friday 27th April, 2009. TIME - 7AM to 8.30AM

LOCATION - RONA Whitby store (Boardroom) at Victoria St Whitby Ontario (401/Thickson)

(Please enter by the CONTRACTORS Entrance)

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4th March 2009

Surviving In Recessionary Times Workshop

Come and participate in our next members and visitors workshop. The subjects will address surviving business wise in todays downward economy.

FIRST SPEAKER

Will be Elfie Hayes of Mortgage Intelligence

Elfie Hayes - AMP Mortgage Agent FSCO Lic M08001377
Business Name – Mortgage Intelligence (0FSCO Lic 10428)
Visit us at www.lowrate.ca

Elfie will be delivering some good news about living in Durham and we all need that and Elfie has plenty to share. She will be presenting information to help everyone keep their financial house in order and alsodiscussing how to protect your hard earned assets during economic down turn Elfie will put a positive spin on things and add a little humor, as recessions aren’t fun. Also being covered are vital tips about business during a recession.

SECOND SPEAKER

Will be Marc Hahn of Finishes By Hahn “The First Thing Noticed Is The Finish!
Mark has a vast sales background, opening his own business. He will cover area’s like how to Network with CARAHS members (i.e. Painter, Stagers, Realtors, Duct Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Windows, etc.) and how to become the point of reference for clients, when they come to you to ask you for information, with the use of websites.

This workshop is FREE to members and $25.00 to others (One vist only)