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Owen Sound Cultural Awards

October 16, 2009

The cultural awards ceremony was held last night (October 15, 2009) at the Roxy in downtown Owen Sound. We have such a rich culture here in our city.

The first winner of the Owen Sound Cultural Award for lifetime achievement in the arts was well known and repected, retired music teacher and luthier, Ed Bartlett.

Some of the other winners:

Sheila Milne, for dance; Owen Sound Little Theatre, for theatre; Sebastian Ostertag, for best emerging artist; Richard Thomas for literature and Larry Jensen for music. Sandra and Andrew Goss won in the category of visual and media arts. Eva Leflar, a long-standing patroness of the arts in Owen Sound, won the patron award. Ningwakwe Press won the award for cultural heritage. The new health unit building on the waterfront won the award for architectural design.

Here’s a quick look near the end of the evening.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Feature Video, Owen Sound, The Arts, Video 

Owen Sound’s Ghosts

October 5, 2009

Local escape artist, Steve Santini is looking for help. He is planning on writing a book about Owen Sound’s ghosts. He is looking for information on any allegedly “haunted” locations in Owen Sound for his new book, which will be called “The Ghosts of Grey County”.

In an email from Steve he says, “While I am seeking info on any allegedly haunted Owen Sound homes, businesses, or other locations, I am keenly interested in any that may have some actual history that goes along with them, i.e. names, history, etc.”

People with any such information can contact Steve directly at bookings@thedarkmaster.com

Written by Deb · Filed Under Community, Literature, Owen Sound, Participation 

Another Fabulous House Concert

September 29, 2009

The beer was on ice, the freshly picked veggies were all washed and sliced, the cookies were baked and the coffee was brewed, the house was packed… the House Concert was ready to start…
Last Saturday night Charles Glasspool and the Big Love rocked the house to raise funds to finish their first EP “Mudtown”. It was an amazing concert with great original music. If you missed it, be sure to check out some highlights of the evening.




Written by Deb · Filed Under Concerts, Feature Video, House Concerts, Music, Owen Sound, Video, fun 

Fall Back to Business Events from The Business Enterprise Centre!

September 24, 2009

Spaces are going quickly! Register today for the Seventh Annual Bridges to Better Business Event!

It’s not very often that you’re able to spend an afternoon with business colleagues, talking, thinking and focusing on business operations. It’s the best investment around.

Join us on Friday October 2nd 11:00am – 6:00 pm, at the Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound for the 7th Annual Bridges to Better Business Event and spend the afternoon working on your business. This year’s theme will be “Review, Renew and Revitalize…Your Business and You”.

Bridges to Better Business is not a business seminar, or training session where you listen to someone tell you things you already know. Bridges is an opportunity to learn and share with other business owners.

After a tremendous networking luncheon, the experienced panel take over, consisting of Jeff Sziklai of BellWyck Packaging, Neale Kemp of Aspin Kemp & Associates, Susan White of European Bakery Café, Brad Locking of Locking Business Furnishings, and Marsha Barrow of Butchart Estate Bed & Breakfast. The panel discussion will be followed by the chance to do some peer to peer sharing and learning.

This is followed by a mini trade showcase providing businesses with an opportunity to display their products and services. “Wined” down the day with a reception, where you have an opportunity to visit and network with other business owners and make terrific connections

Early bird registration ONLY $30 per person
Must be registered and paid by Friday September 18th for discount.
After September 18th cost is $35 per person

Tradeshow booths available on a first come basis for an additional $30. There are only a few booths left; register today!

To register, forward completed registration form (http://www.owensound.ca/business/enterprisecentre/businessevents.php) and payment, (cheque made payable to City of Owen Sound) to:

The Business Enterprise Centre – Owen Sound & Area
173 8th Street East, Owen Sound, N4K 1K9
Tel: 519-371-3232 Fax: 519-371-2060
Email: businesshelp@owensound.ca

More Fall back to Business events!

Wednesday September 23 -

Employee Regulations Seminar – Please register before Monday September 21st to ensure your space!

Specialists from Canada Revenue Agency will be presenting the following topics:

· Deducting, Remitting and Reporting Payroll

· Self Employed vs. Employee

· Electronic Services for Business

This FREE seminar will be held at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library from 9:30am-1:30pm.

Thursday October 8th -

2009 Ontario Budget: Comprehensive Tax Package-How it will Affect You and Your Business

Join representatives from the Ministry of Revenue for a review of the 2009 Ontario Budget’s proposed tax package and the impact on businesses and individuals. A major focus of this presentation will be the proposed single sales tax that would come into effect on July 1, 2010.

This FREE seminar will be held at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library from 9:00am-10:00am.

Thursday November 19th -

How to Really Start a Business

Discover the basic steps involved in starting a business, determining your market, rules and regulations and how to be successful.

This FREE seminar will be held at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Pre-Registration is required for all seminars.

We look forward to seeing you!

Written by Deb · Filed Under Events, Guest Post, Owen Sound, Participation 

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