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Ann Caine, Board of Directors Presidentfor Sunrise Therapeutic Riding andLearning Centre, with Sunrise CEORob Vandebelt.

As you walk the grounds at SunriseTherapeutic Riding and LearningCentre with founder Ann Caine, youcan feel the care and love behind theorganization. As the children flow fromone activity to another Ann stops tohug and greet many of them, allby name.

Recognizing the uniqueness of chil-dren with special needs, Sunrise offers aviable alternative to traditional therapy.For over 33 years, Sunrise has providedriding therapy and recreation for chil-dren and youth with a range of specialneeds including autism, visual andhearing impairments, intellectual chal-

lenges, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy,fetal alcohol syndrome, traumatic braininjury and emotional trauma.

Caine founded Sunrise after loosingher husband at a very young age, whenthe ponies they cared for helped herchildren to cope with the tragedy.“ Itwas a very emotional time for my chil-dren and I witnessed the amazing rolethat animals can play as therapy,” saidthe Sunrise Founder.

Having been involved in therapeuticriding in England she created the chari-ty in Guelph in 1982 on a part timebasis. She began with five children withdisabilities, the family ponies, one horsethat was borrowed from owners of theriding facility, who also donated spacefor the program during their off hours.

Today the organization runs yearround and has over 100 riders per week

and over 265 volunteers participate ineverything from programs, to commit-tees and office work. The 102-acrefarm, purchased in 1996, has an indoorarena and houses 22 horses, fourminiature horses and one donkey. Overthe years various grants have allowedSunrise to expand the barn, to build apavilion, play centre, and frog pond forthe children to enjoy.

The summer camp program hasbeen running 23 years. The integratedcamp blends children with and withoutdisabilities. Approximately 50 childrenattend the camp daily throughout Julyand August.

In Farm Discovery Camp, for thosefive to eight years old, campers partici-pate in the care of the donkey andminiature horses, while also taking partin nature programs, swimming, crafts,

sports, and drama.The Riding Camp is for ages eight to

teens and includes riding lessons in thearena, plus gives the opportunity toexplore the beautiful trails on horse-back. Campers learn about horses andtheir care through daily stable man-agement lessons and related hands-onactivities. A full tack room is designedto provide easy access to all abilitylevels and teaches participants howto care for the horses and the equip-ment. Equine topics includegrooming, feeding, bedding andhorse health.

The Leader-In-Training program isdesigned to give young people aged 13and up experience working with chil-dren and training in leadership skills.Students are also chosen as JuniorLeaders to help assist –cont’d on page 4

Ann Caine passes reigns of directorship by Heather Grummett

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“The goal is to move campers with disabilitiestowards independence. While assistance is oftenneeded, sometimes it can also impede the progressof a child when someone is always doing thingsfor them,” says Caine, as she talks fondly ofcampers who have literally grown up withSunrise, starting in the program as young childrenand then leaving the program as young adults, orreturning as helpers.

Caine retired from the Executive Director role inFebruary of this year, but is now President of theBoard of Directors and is still very involved in theleadership of Sunrise fundraising initiatives. RobVandebelt started with the organization inSeptember of 2014 and took over her role, becom-ing the Chief Executive Officer earlier this year. Hecame to Sunrise from a background in business,accounting and operations in a manufacturingrole.

“In business you are always looking to buildcommitted teams because that is a foundation forexcellence and growth. I found Sunrise already hadthat foundation because of the strong commitmentto a common mission. The result is a team-basedorganization that is always looking to improve anddo its work with excellence,”says Vandebelt.

Sunrise was the first Canadian centre to receiveaccreditation as a residential Instructor TrainingSchool, through the Canadian Therapeutic RidingAssociation (CanTRA). All of the instructors atSunrise are CanTRA certified with pre-requisitesthrough Equine Canada, or are working towardstheir certification.

“Most children with a disability have been intherapy of some type throughout their lives, butriding a horse is a different type of therapy,” saysCaine.“Horses move the same as humans andthey have a higher body temperature, so just sit-ting on them and moving forward provides pas-sive exercise of the muscles. Swimming and ridingare the only two non-weight bearing activities thatuse all the muscles in your body. Through riding,children are engaging in therapy without evenrealizing it.”

“Plus there is the emotional connection. Wehave many riders with autism who may start outnot making any type of eye contact. Caring for ahorse is a powerful connection, and it builds socialinteraction. As children become comfortable withthe horse they start to also build connections with

the instructors and volunteers.”“The whole environment is designed to encour-

age children to work together as peers. It becomeslike a family and the children no longer see eachothers disabilities,” adds Vandebelt.“Just seeingwhat you know can happen, actually happening, isamazing. There is such a sense of accomplishmentwhen a child– who has been helped or assisted insome way all their lives - gets on a huge animaland takes the reins. It is all about acceptance.Riders blossom and we hear from parents all thetime that amazing things are happening from thatacceptance.”

So far in 2014, Sunrise has introduced a newAdult Life Skills Day Program, one day per week,which they hope will become a foundation forfuture respite and residential care, allowing adultswith disabilities to live on the property.

“Once youth with disabilities become 21, theyare no longer in school and there is a huge waitinglist for any type of life skills program .In a smallway we are trying to address that need,” saysCaine.“Plus this is a very unique opportunity, dif-fering from anything that is available within thearea, to learn skills on a working farm.”

Looking to the future Sunrise hopes to also part-ner with other organizations to use the farm inother ways.“We are meeting a need within thecommunity through the programs we offer. I amvery interested in how we can build on thatthrough senior visits, school groups, or by devel-oping partnerships with the arts. It would be greatto become a community hub,” says Vandebelt.

The organization plans to focus on strengthen-ing the base of operations over the next two yearsthen may move forward with a campaign.

“I have found fundraising much tougher overthe last three years. You have to be much moreinnovative in the ways you seek support. Access togovernment funding is more difficult and largercorporations are looking closer at how they spendmoney. However, we have a very giving commu-nity and we wouldn’t survive without both thefinancial support and the time and materials thathave been donated to us.”

In closing Ann continues to speak fondly of themany children who have been part of the program,recalling the challenges that were overcome andhow they went on to find their place in the com-munity as adults.“We know the therapy works. Itempowers.We are supporting real change in peo-ple and giving unique options to youth.”

Ann Caine – continued from page 1

The Guelph & District Human ResourcesProfessionals Association (GDHRPA) is proud toannounce the recipients of its sixth annualEmployer of Distinction Awards. Two local com-panies are recognized each year for being outstand-ing employers who shape organizational excellenceand raise awareness of the human resources con-tributions in achieving a successful organization.

This year the GDHRPA recognized The Countyof Wellington as the 2015 Employer of Distinctionin the large employer category with over 200employees and NSF-GFTC, part of global publichealth organization NSF International, as the 2015Employer of Distinction in the small employer cat-egory with less than 200 employees.

The NSF Global Food Division provides expert-ise and accredited services across all supply chainsectors, from agriculture, produce, processing, dis-tribution, retail and restaurants. NSF-GFTC, nowpart of NSF International’s Global Food Division,provides food safety and quality consulting, audit-ing, training, quality and technical services alongwith innovative solutions for the food and beverageindustry to help leading processors and manufac-turers improve their people, process and products.

NSF-GFTC was awarded for the humanresources policies and practices that have helpedshape organizational excellence and furthered NSFInternational’s mission to protect and improvepublic health.

“We are honored to receive this award as it recog-nizes that our workplace culture offers award-win-ning practices for our people. NSF International iscommitted to furthering its public health missionthrough the empowerment and excellence of itsemployees in Guelph and across the globe,” saidRachelle Parent, Human Resources Partner atNSF International.

Along with the Employer of Distinction Award,the County of Wellington is also a finalist at theCanadian HR Awards in the inaugural category ofBest HR Team for employers with more than 500employees. The winner will be announced inSeptember at an event in Toronto. Last year, theCounty of Wellington won for Best Health andWellness Strategy and was also a finalist for BestHR Communications Strategy.

“This is a great honour,” says Warden GeorgeBridge.“I know County Council is truly apprecia-tive of the Human Resources department and thehard work completed every day in supporting theCounty and its employees, but also in supportingeach other. This honour is very deserving!”

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It’s an exciting time at Venture GuelphPublications Ltd. (VGP) as we work on a varietyof projects. We are working to create publicationsfor two longstanding Guelph organizations–the Guelph Arts Council and the Guelph PublicLibrary. Plus we are collaborating with two areabusinesses–Lawless Creative Design, andGuelphBugle.ca for another local projectWelcomeToGuelph.ca.

The Guelph Arts Council (GAC) celebrates its40th anniversary in 2015. We look forward toworking with GAC to produce Arts Guelph–Celebrating 40 Creative Years. This digest will buildawareness of the history surroundingGAC as part of a creative community, and high-light some of Guelph’s great talent.

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Now there are some people who say thatbeautification doesn’t matter, that the wheelsof commerce are unaffected by these “littlethings.” But I disagree. Top-notch retailers andtop-notch products are successful exactlybecause they pay attention as much to form asfunctionality. In the case of historic down-towns like us, these little things add up.

As it is in our mandate we will continue towork with the City of Guelph to make thiscivic centre a place that makes Guelphitesproud, encourages visitors to come and stayfor a while, and to support the fantastic peo-ple, places and events happening in thisvibrant and lively Downtown.

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It’s a great time of year to get-away to summer festivals andfairs in our communities butit’s also a great time of year forreviewing WORKPLACE well-ness initiatives and to beginplanning a WorkplaceWellness Fair! Employees will benefit fromfocusing on healthy living. These events can becustomized to suit the employees’ and company’sneeds and budget, and are a great way to helpkeep everyone healthy and productive.

Since time restraint is a common obstacle intoday’s busy lifestyles, on-site wellness fairs giveemployee’s the opportunity to participate inbasic screening and immediately review theirresults with an occupational health nurse.

Wellpoint Health Ltd’s on-site wellness fairoffers blood pressure screening, cholesterol andglucose testing, body mass index calculation,waist circumference measurement, and more.Healthy lifestyle awareness is promoted throughself-help information addressing physical activ-ity, healthy eating, cancer screening, smokingcessation, stress management and more. Foodand door prizes add to the fun!

Workplace wellness fairs are fun andinformal settings filled with information tohelp employees remain proactive and healthy.General health awareness and improvementnow can bring healthy returns down theroad! So, getaway to your workplacewellness fair!Anna Bartolomucci RN/OHN, Ontario Occupational HealthManager, Wellpoint Health Ltd., 519-837-3896 Ext. 17,[email protected]

As an educator and co-ordinator responsible forsupporting high school co-operative educationprograms and pathway planning, I am oftenasked what Ontario`s public education system isdoing to best prepare today`s students for jobsand career pathways that are emerging and forthose that don`t yet exist. My answer is “Lots!”

Education policy in Ontario imbeds pathwayplanning opportunities in all classes. Studentsare encouraged to explore pathway optionsanswering four inquiry questions. “Who am I?”“What are my opportunities?”“Who do I wantto become?” and “What is my plan for achievingmy goals?”

Students complete a Career Studies course ingrade 10. This course encourages students toreflect on their personal interest, strengths, andgoals while exploring career pathways optionsthat might be a good “fit”.

Co-operative education courses are an optionfor all secondary students. They earn creditswhile exploring career pathway options as theyapply and refine the knowledge and skillslearned in a related course. Co-op is onlypossible with the support of local business andnon-profit organizations that provide rich expe-riential learning opportunities to students. It isnot only co-op students who benefit; employerstell us that they also learn from having studentsin their organizations! If your business does notalready provide co-op placements, consider howyou might provide an experiential learningopportunity for a secondary student and contactyour local school board.

Every school board in Ontario has an OntarioYouth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Co-ordinator. Locally, this individual representsboth Wellington Catholic and Upper GrandDistrict School Boards as part of a co-terminusagreement who encourages students to consider

apprenticeships as a post-secondary option. In2013/14 over 22,000 Ontario students participat-ed in a skilled trade co-operative education place-ment and nearly 5,000 students finished highschool with a Registered Training Agreement.

Elementary and secondary schools participatein Skills Ontario activities. Skills Ontario isdedicated to promoting the skilled trades andtechnologies through various activitiesand challenges. Students in grades 4 to 8 have anopportunity to experience the skilled tradesand technology in school, regional, and provin-cial Skills Ontario competitions. Secondarystudents have an opportunity to demonstratetheir skill in various skilled trades and technolo-gy areas in school based, regional, provincial,national, and world level competitions. Locallyparticipation in the Elementary Cardboard BoatRace has increased so much that the 2015 eventrequired two competition days!

These are just a few of the ways public educa-tion provides opportunities for students tolearn about themselves, develop skills, andexplore the world of work in preparation for anycareer–opportunities that continue to be indemand such as the skilled trades as well asthose that are yet to emerge!

Preparing students for career pathwaysby Ruthanne Finnigan, Co-op Co-ordinator, Wellington Catholic District School Board

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ELECTION 2015 Q & A with candidatesThe 2015 Canadian federal election will be held on October 19, 2015.

Local candidates are Gloria Kovach – Conservative, Lloyd Longfield – Liberal, Andrew Seagram – New Democratic Party, and Gord Miller – Green Party.

Conservative candidate Gloria KovachGloria Kovach was a member of Guelph City Council for 24 years, past-president of theFederation of Canadian Municipalities, and has over 30 years work experience in the healthcare field.

Q: Why do you want to be Guelph’s next Member of Parliament?

A: I love Guelph. It’s a progressive, diverse and dynamic city. Guelph is, was, and will always bemy home. It’s where I raised my family. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the people wholive in Guelph and I understand their aspirations and the challenges we face as a community. I’dlike to take my 24 years of experience to Ottawa and further the work I began as a City Councillor.Guelph needs a strong voice in Ottawa and I am the Local Voice.

Q: What are your top priorities?

A: I want to focus on strong leadership for Guelph, the economy and protecting our security.Guelph is a unique and progressive community. We must share our successes and ensure that

we maintain an environment where our businesses and families can continue to thrive and prosper.I also believe that as Canadians, we have a responsibility to help those who are less fortunate. Asa health care professional, I have seen the struggles first hand and I am passionate about buildinghealthy, safe and sustainable communities. I have earned recognition from the United Nations formy work and I know that my trusted, proven leadership will make a difference.

Q: Why are the Conservatives best positioned to lead this country through the next four years?

A: Canada is among the world’s cleanest, safest, healthiest and best-educated countries. Over thepast nine years, Prime Minister Harper has lowered taxes for all Canadians, overseen a stableeconomy in a time of global economic uncertainty, all while delivering a balanced budget. In addi-tion, the Conservative Government has ensured security and peace of mind for all Canadians,amidst growing threats and acted with a strong and principled presence on the global stage.History has shown that the NDP (in Ontario especially) has borrowed from the future by way of

shortfalls and deficits with no plans for repayment. Look no further than Bob Rae’s NDP govern-ment to see the damage that can be done to a thriving economy. Equally concerning is the Liberalopposition to income splitting and tax breaks. Now is not the time to audition unproven and inexpe-rienced leadership.

You can learn more about Gloria Kovach at www.gloriakovach.ca.

NDP candidate Andrew SeagramAndrew Seagram works for the Upper Grand District School Board as coordinator of theCommunity Use of Schools Program. He has also served as co-chair of the Guelph andWellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination, vice-president of the not-for-profit GordonStreet Condo Development Corporation, and co-founded the Guelph and Wellington FoodRound Table.

Q: What made you decide to run?

A: I’m running for office to deliver change, to improve life for us here in Guelph. Currently, I work forthe Upper Grand District School Board as coordinator of the Community Use of Schools Program,turning schools into community hubs by renting them at minimal cost to local non-profit groups. Ihave worked on the front lines of the fight against poverty for 30 years and I’ve seen opportunitiesfor the middle class get worse: Wages have stagnated, benefits and pensions have been slashed,and precarious work has mushroomed. It’s gotten harder to get ahead. Tom Mulcair has a concreteplan to help middle class families get ahead.

Q: What are your top three priorities?

A: New Democrats have been very clear about our priorities. The program I’ve heard the mostexcitement about is $15/day childcare. It’s a big win for families. In Quebec this has allowed over70 000 women to re-enter the workforce, so it’s also important for equality and brings qualified can-didates into the job market.On the revenue side, Tom’s plan will lower small business taxes from 11% down to 9%. We’ll bal-

ance this with a gradual increase of corporate taxes closer to the G7 average, so large companiespay their fair share while we remain competitive. Small businesses are the job creation engine inour economy and in Guelph, nearly one in four jobs are in manufacturing. We’ll invest in innovationand clean technologies to build the next generation of good manufacturing jobs.We don’t have to choose between a strong economy and a clean environment. We’ll recommit to

meeting our climate-change obligations to the world and restore strong environmental assessmentsas a prerequisite for new projects. We’ll strengthen laws to protect our lakes and rivers like theSpeed and Eramosa in Guelph.

Q: What do you feel the NDP’s can do differently?

A: These policies are a start, but after 10 years of the Harper government, we need to rebuild trust,and re-establish honesty and integrity in Ottawa. From the robo-call scandal here in Guelph, toDuffy-gate, we’ve seen too much secrecy, too much rule breaking. The NDP will open up govern-ment. Public service is honourable, challenging work. As an MP I’ll work to better our country andour community whether sitting in the House of Commons or in a vibrant, responsive local con-stituency office. It would be a pleasure to serve, and I’m looking forward to talking to voters inGuelph before October 19th.

For more information visit www.andrewseagram.ndp.ca.

Liberal candidate Lloyd Longfield

Lloyd Longfield was the President of the Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directorsfor the Guelph Wellington Business Enterprise Centre and is a Founding Director andMentor with Innovation Guelph.

Q: What’s your reading of the riding of Guelph: What do you think makes it tick, what is itsopinion of the Harper government?

A: Guelph is very tough riding to read mainly because people think and vote across party lines,they care about issues. I think voters like pieces of all parties polices, often voting for the personrepresenting them rather than the party. I believe that majority of Guelphites would give the Harpergovernment the thumbs down, mainly due to the way he approaches the electorate and public withhis one man party style. Opportunism as showcased by this election call and the voter suppressionin 2011 shows a lack of transparency and accountability.

Q: You were the President of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, starting in 2008. What’s your proudest achieve-ment from that duration, and what insights from that position can you bring to being an MP for Guelph?

A: In 2008 we headed into recession. During that time the Chamber, City, University and otherscreated a 10-year economic development strategy called Prosperity 2020. Its goal was to diversifythe local economy–making it vibrant and making it strong by working with partners to ensure it wasan attractive community for business to grow and investment in and ultimately creating jobs forGuelphites. Through this initiative I was a founding partner of Innovation Guelph. We have donewell to help Guelph businesses grow, starting an incubator to unleash entrepreneurs, help with newinvestment in Guelph. With respect to insight–it’s about working together with everyone regardlessof party or personalities and finding the common ground to move forward. I would employ this col-laborative approach to represent the people of Guelph if given the opportunity.One of our key business sectors in Canada is agriculture, representing $100B output, or approxi-

mately 7% of our economic output- employing 2 million people. Indeed, agriculture is already largerthan the automotive sector. Half of Canada’s primary production is exported, and processed foodsnow account for $21billion sales. Guelph is one of the key players in Canada’s agriculture industrywith federal and provincial offices, research centres, and of course the University of Guelph andConestoga College’s Food Processing Centre. I would work hard to bring our strengths in this areaforward.Guelph’s diversity of people and industries should be represented through open votes in parlia-

ment, and open discussion in Guelph. I hope to work to bring these conversations together forGuelph and for Canada.

You can learn more about Lloyd Longfield at www.lloydlongfield.ca.

Green Party candidate Gord MillerGord Miller was the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario for 15 years. Before that, hewas a scientist, consultant and civil servant.

Q: Why have you come back to Guelph to run for MP?

A: I came to Guelph to go to university. Some partners and I started a businesshere. I met my wife here. We bought our first home on Suffolk Street and started our family. Careerrequirements took me away for years but now I have retired and come back to the communitywhere I started my adult life. And I am offering my years of acquired skills and experience in publicservice to the people of Guelph if they give me the honour of representing them in Parliament.

Q: Why politics? Why not just enjoy your retirement?

A: The Canada I grew up in was a country of respect, hope and pride. Stephen Harper is funda-mentally changing that Canada. We see a disturbing rise in fear, anger and despair, especiallyamong our youth. The Harper government’s obsession with exporting raw bitumen from the tarsands dismantling our environmental protection system, eroding our basic rights and freedoms andundermining the economic future of this country. We need voices in Parliament calling for a newdirection, a new vision of Canada that recognizes the reality of the real challenges we face. I don’thear those voices from the Liberal or NDP benches.

Q: Why do you think our Parliament is so off-track?

A: The rules and processes of Parliament have been fundamentally changed by the Harper govern-ment. MPs are no longer allowed to vote on in the House or in committees the way that they ortheir constituents think they should vote. All three of the major parties dictate how their membersmust vote. And increasingly the laws they are voting on are huge omnibus bills with complex claus-es that make sweeping changes too complicated to debate properly in Parliament.

Q: What would the Green Party do differently?

A: The Green Party lets its members vote as they wish. As the MP for Guelph I will be Guelph’svoice in Ottawa not Ottawa’s voice in Guelph. But the biggest change we feel is essential is in howwe run our elections. Canada is one of only a few major democracies left that still uses the “first-past-the-post” voting system where a candidate can win with only a minority share of the votescast. Most advanced nations use some sort of “proportional representation”, where the number ofseats a party gets in the house is determined by their share of the popular vote. If we had such asystem in Canada Parliament would be more reflective of the will of the people and the MPs wouldhave to work more cooperatively.

For more information, please visit www.Gord4Guelph.ca.

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Business Succession Planning:it’s never too early to start

Consider the employer’s perspectivewhen applying for a job

It is a step that often goes over looked.Owner/principals are more concerned with thecontinued success of their companies, not whatwill happen to them after they leave.

A proper business succession plan is criticalin ensuring that relationships with businesspartners and employees are maintained.Financial security for the owner/principal willbe a key consideration, along with protectingthe legacy of the company.

The following are a few areas to considerwhen discussing a succession plan:1) Corporate Structure and Methods of Transfer.

The way in which a company is structuredcan have a substantial effect on what methodof transfer is right for a sellingowner/principal. If the company is incorpo-rated, is the method of transfer through ashare sale or an asset sale? Each has its ownlegal and tax consequences.

2) Estate Planning. Combined with the corpo-rate structure, having a proper integratedestate plan is critical. It will ensure that lovedones are financially secure should an acci-dent occur.

3) Business Valuation. Owner/principals willneed to determine what price they are will-ing to transfer their business for, which willrequire a close analysis of the company’sproperty, assets and revenues. It will also

require a look at some ofthe more intangible assetsof the company, such as intellectual property,competition in the market and client base. Insome circumstances, changing certain busi-ness practices now can reap substantialrewards in the future.

4) Exit Strategy. Owner/principals may not haveconsidered all of the available exit strategiesavailable to them. For instance, the exit mayinvolve the transfer of a company to a familymember, a partner, an employee or a thirdparty. In some cases, the best decision is tosimply wind down the company.Many owner/principals fail to take into

account their family members when makingthese decisions. Often times, family membersprovide an important perspective on the feasi-bility of an owner/principal’s business succes-sion plan. Retirement goals should be sharedbetween family members to avoid potentialconflicts during succession planning or follow-ing the transfer.

Professional advisors, such as lawyers,accountants and bankers are a valuableresource when you are considering a successionplan.Kyle Hampson is a lawyer in the Corporate CommercialGroup at Miller Thomson LLP. Kyle can be reached at519-780-4635 or [email protected].

We all know that looking for work takes time and is financially and emotionallystressful. But did you know that this is also the case for the employer? Finding theright employee to fill an open position takes time and money, and is stressful becausethe employer is taking a risk that the person they hire might not work out, which inturn will cost more time and money.

From the employer’s perspective the job cycle is challenging because:• it can take months to develop a job description, post the position, screen applications, interview candi-

dates, check references and make an offer,• the new employee can take four to six months to become fully productive, and• the training costs over that time can really add up.On top of this the employer may be dealing with disappointment that the previous employee quit, over-whelmed with their workload and lack of time to recruit and train someone new, and worried that theywill invest time, money and energy in hiring someone who will not be fully committed to the organiza-tion.

What does all of this mean for job seekers? Considering the job cycle from the employer’s perspectivecan help you gain an advantage and get noticed. For example:• As most employers want to hire for fit as well as technical skills, they look for people that will match

organizational values, work well with their team, learn quickly and stay for the long term. Job seekersshould research companies well and be able to describe how they will contribute effectively as employ-ees and why they want to work there.

• Employers will often advertise only as a last resort to fill a vacancy. They save time, money and stress bypromoting from within or using network referrals to hire. Networking is an effective way to learnabout employers, find positions before they are posted, and build a reputation so that employers canfind you more easily.

• When an employer may actually post a vacant position, they can receive hundreds of resumes for thatone position alone! They don’t have time to read through these resumes carefully, so they may use soft-ware or ask staff to screen for keywords and important skills. Developing a resume that is concise,unique to the position, and uses words the employer is looking for can help your resume get to the topof the pile.

No matter how complicated the process gets, the bottom line is that employers need engaged teammembers with solid skills.You can make their hiring decision easier by considering their perspectivewhen you search for work. Contact a local Employment Ontario agency such as Lutherwood to help youconsider the employer’s perspective in your job search.

Katrina Michielsen is an Employment Consultant at Lutherwood For more information visit www.lutherwood.ca/needajob.

Find out what is happening in thecommunity on our calendar of events


Thousands of new residents move into our cityevery year. The Guelph new residents guideWelcometoguelph.ca is a new publication thatwill welcome residents to our community andfamiliarize them with the wide variety of cityservices, cultural opportunities, shops,restaurants and businesses available.

Venture Guelph Publications Ltd., LawlessCreative Design, and GuelphBugle.ca willproduce the publication.

The glossy digest sized booklet will be distrib-uted at the end of the year via key Guelph loca-tions and organizations including the GuelphTourism offices, the Downtown BusinessAssociation members, the Guelph & DistrictReal Estate Association, the Guelph PublicLibraries, the University of Guelphand more.

In addition to the print publication, anon-line presence will be maintained via adedicated web site “WelcomeToGuelph.ca” aswell as associated Social Media sites.

For advertising information [email protected] or [email protected].

Small Business STAR AwardsThe Guelph Wellington Business EnterpriseCentre is now accepting applications for theannual Small Business STAR Awards. The annualawards acknowledge small businesses who havebeen in business under 3 years and who hadexcelled in many aspects of small business.

These awards may be applied for by a busi-ness or nominated by another business.Application deadline is September 18 by 4pm.For more details visit www.guelphbusiness.com

WelcomeToGuelph.canew residents guideavail. December 2015

StoneHammer Brewing recently announcedthat it now offers their flagship brands in cans -a new look for the award winning brands.

The debate of cans vs. bottles has beenaround for years. “There really should not beany debate, cans are superior to bottles” sayspartner Phil Woodhouse. Beer’s two greatestenemies are UV light and oxygen. “Cans block100% of the light and the double-crimped lidcreates a much better seal than a cap on a bot-tle,” Phil adds. As for metallic flavours in thebeer, Phil points out “that comes from the out-side of the lid when you drink directly from acan. Pouring your beer into a glass solves that”.

The move to cans makes sense. “This is whatcraft beer drinkers are buying,” states partnerLesley Woodhouse. “They purchase a variety ofsingle serving cans rather than a case of onebrand”. Industry statistics support this. Cansare rapidly becoming the preferred format forbeer drinkers in Ontario with a sales increaseof 8.6% over the first six months this year. Thisis a continuation of a trend that will result incan sales accounting for over half of the beersold in the province by the end of the year.

The cans will be phased in with the Pilsnerand Dark Ale hitting select LCBO and BeerStore shelves in mid-August, followed by theLight Lager later in the month.

For more information visitwww.stonehammer.ca.

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The Guelph Community Foundation (GCF) grants funds to various com-munity projects, educational scholarships and kids to camp programs. Theorganization that began in 2000, with just $13,000 in donations, has grownover the past 15 years granting over $3million to over 800 charitable projectssince they were established.

Now with 115 different funds, GCF grants across all sectors includingAnimal Welfare, Health and Wellness, Social Services, the Environment,Education, Community Services, Child and Youth, and Arts and Culture. Anumber of Scholarship Funds have also been created, which provide grantsto in-need and deserving students who would otherwise not be able to con-tinue their post-secondary education.

“Our goal as a Foundation is to enhance the quality of life and vitality inthe Guelph and surrounding communities, now and for generations tocome,” says Lianne Carter Ladner, in Marketing & Communications for TheGuelph Community Foundation.“The collective impact that our donors canmake on our community is pretty amazing.”

“The unique thing about The Foundation is that donated money is invest-ed, and it’s the interest on the original investment that is granted year afteryear after year. Essentially, someone’s one-time donation can have an effectthat lasts forever.”

In 2014 alone The Foundation received over $700,000 in total gifts, andgranted $452,793 to various community projects. Plus, $29,000 was awardedin scholarships to students in Guelph and Wellington County.

To celebrate their 15th anniversary, The Foundation is throwing a Dine &Dance Gala, presented by Bird Elinesky Schuett, to help raise money for theircommunity grant programs.

The black & white event, scheduled for Saturday October 3, will include anentire night of dazzling entertainment, including a cocktail party, dinner, liveand silent auctions, elimination draw and live music performances through-out the evening

The gala begins with a cocktail party within the Old Quebec StreetShoppes. From there guests will stroll to pre-selected gala-appointed restau-rants to enjoy their chef-inspired dinner before returning to Old QuebecStreet for the grand finale.

Participating restaurants include Baker Street Station, Atmosphere, BiteCatering at The River Run Centre, Buon Gusto, and The Joint. Guests pre-

select their restaurant choice at time of ticket purchase. Each restaurant willbe serving similar menu options, with their own creative spin on how it ispresented.

After dinner, guests return to Old Quebec Street where they can dance thenight away to the eight-piece Juno-nominated band “God Made Me Funky”.

Ken Hammill, founding member of The Guelph Community Foundation,is nostalgic about the event.“We are celebrating our 15th anniversary as aFoundation this year,” says Hammill.“Fifteen years ago, a small group of usin the community had a vision to band together to invest into the communi-ty in a way that keeps giving every year forever. To date, we have given morethan $3 million in grants to over 800 local organizations. It is rewarding tosee how we continue to grow and make a difference in our community.”

Gala tickets are $150 each. For more information visit the gala website atwww.gcfgala.com. For more information on charitable giving visitwww.guelphcf.ca

The Guelph Community Foundation celebrates 15 years of givingby Heather Grummett

Last year we planted the seed, and now we arestarting to see it bloom. The changing seasonmarked the evolution from the creative stage tothe implementation stage of our women’s projectat Innovation Guelph. After spending the betterpart of last year doing focus groups and consult-ing with community members and leaders, we aremoving on to implementing our program to cul-tivate female entrepreneurship in Guelph. Thistransition presented the perfect opportunity torethink our brand, and how to best represent thework we are doing in the Guelph community.

We set off on a journey to rename and rebrandour project. We engaged with the team at PearlStreet Communications, a cutting-edge and com-munity-oriented marketing firm in Guelph, tocreate something new. Curt Hammond and histeam of innovators were amazing: they held afocus-group with our main community partners

to distill the real essence of the project. Men andwomen shared their stories of getting involved:from connecting with people they never wouldhave otherwise met, to starting new professionalventures as a result of their participation. What welearned from this exercise was clear: this is a com-munity project, with different branches poppingup all over the region as a result of growing con-nections.

The name “Rhyze” comes the Ancient Greekrhizoma meaning “mass of roots”. Rhizomes, liketrillium and mint, have the unique ability to pro-duce both the shoot and root systems of a newplant. They are self-propagating, as buds thatform at the joints produce new flowers. Rhizomesare resilient and relentless: just like women. TheRhyze Project is about empowering women andcultivating entrepreneurial spirit. We are engagingwomen at all levels of entrepreneurship, whether

they are starting their own business or areintrapreneurial. Women from the Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) sector, rural areas, in career or life transi-tion and women who have immigrated to Canadahave been at the core of the project since thebeginning, and will participate in peer mentoringcircles in the fall.

The seeds are in the ground. As more partnerscontinue to join and community membersengage, The Rhyze Project will be cultivating lead-ers and creating programs across the region. Therhizome is spreading; female entrepreneurship isgrowing.

To learn more about The Rhyze Project andhow you can get involved, visitwww.innovationguelph.ca/womens-economic-advancement-project/

Introducing the Rhyze Project: Women’s Economic AdvancementProject Gets Rebranded

Innovation Guelph (IG) is delighted to announcethe nine local women-owned businesses who willpitch for cash awards and business support servic-es at the Rhyze Award Pitch Competition andAward Ceremony this September.• Attic Gold - manufacturer of small batch pro-

duction gold jewellery made from consciouslysourced raw materials

• Blue Ocean Office Supplies - supplier of afford-able and environmentally responsible compati-ble ink & toner products

• The Children’s Art Factory - a studio spacespecifically designed for children to experience

many different arts - based materials• Community Acupuncture - Guelph’s first dedi-

cated community acupuncture clinic• Fred & Bean - an upcycled fashion company that

uses reclaimed garments and materials to createa variety of original products

• FLOW Office Wisdom - a virtual businessadministration company

• It Just Happens - provider of writing services forbusiness communications and academia

• La Cucina di Natalina Italian Cooking School -provider of cooking classes specializing inSouthern Italian cuisine

• [RE]fresh Juice - creator of organic cold-pressedfruit and vegetable juicesHosted by Innovation Guelph, The Rhyze

Award Pitch Competition is the first women onlybusiness investment pitch competition inWellington County. It will take place onSeptember 21 from 7 to 9:30pm at the OACCentennial Arboretum Centre at the University ofGuelph with guest speaker by Linda Hasenfratz,CEO of Linamar Corp., and 2014 EY CanadianEntrepreneur of the Year. The competition is opento the public and free to attend, although registra-tion is required.

Innovation Guelph announces nine finalists for The Rhyze Award

The Guelph Community Foundation recently announced that they have added three new (volun-teer) Board Members. Joel Porter from Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Julia Toth from TheCooperators and Cyndy Moffat-Forsythe from Huntington Society of Canada will join the knowl-edgeable group of dedicated professionals who make up the Foundation’s Board.Board members pictured are:Back row left to right: Jay Elinesky, Jason Evans, Mike Gourlay, Gary Christie, Ash Kapur, KenHammill, Diane SquiresFront row left to right: Joel Porter, Chris Davison, Dominique O’Rourke, Julia Toth, Susan Brown,Cyndy Moffat Forsyth, Chris Willard (supplied photo)


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