CFN – Platinum Pools & Spas held their grand opening Monday at their Eastcourt Mall location in Cornwall Ontario. Manager Mike Bedard talked about how his experience with Roy’s Pools gave him the knowledge and understanding of the business that he feels will amp up the industry in the area. Service is his focus; [...]
CFN- The Women Entrepreneurs of Cornwall & Area are once again preparing for their annual Conference and Business Show to be held on Thursday February 23rd, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Best Western Inn and Conference Centre. Women of all ages and from all walks of life are invited to join us for [...]
Putting the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers above Canada CFN – There are many economic gains to be made in exploiting the Tar Sands, and limited production could actually benefit Canada and go a little towards assuring our future in an increasingly uncertain world. But there are also many major short term gains to be [...]
CFN – Well City Council in Cornwall Ontario is done for 2011. The last official non-secret meeting was held Monday night and it was a full agenda! I thought it would be interesting to do a report card for the mayor, council, and key city management. Mayor Kilger: B – In hockey [...]
CFN – So is the City of Cornwall Ontario using this report to council on advertising as a financial tool to control local media? It’s an interesting question and one I’ve been fielding now for over a month and I’m sure some of the city officials and council are themselves. Some interesting numbers in [...]
CFN – The Cornwall Free News is proud to be a non-exclusive and non-predatory Media sponsor for Motivational Speaker Gerry Visca’s return to our fair city! Mr. Visca was the key note speaker for Biz Fest recently. He’s going to be holding two sessions with a capacity of 100 and a special Inner Circle [...]
CFN - You have started to focus on what you want for yourself and your business. You have started to communicate it to your team and your industry at large. . Congratulations, now it is time to employ the power of goal setting in getting what you want out of life. The art of goal [...]
CFN – Last week I discussed workplace learning and the individual’s responsibility towards their personal growth and career development that adds value to both the organization and the individual. Creating S.M.A.R.T. objectives which will provide you with tools to take charge of your own learning and own career. Select: Look ahead two to three years. [...]
CFN – I have often heard from individuals who have started new jobs that the organization did not provide them with the training they needed to be, or feel, successful in their role. “I was thrown to the wolves” or “it was the sink or swim approach” are common phrases from those who feel unsupported [...]
CFN - Long Sault resident and president of Team Cornwall, Gilles Latour is helping breathe new life into one of Cornwall’s more distinguished addresses. Mr. Latour, purchased the century-old, two-storey, red-brick building at 42 Second Street East earlier this year. “This building has a lot of history yet it is also perfectly suited for the [...]
CFN – It is suggested by image consultants that 55% of the way people perceive you is based on how you look. We have all heard the old adage “dress for success” and it is just as true today as it was 25, 50, or 100 years ago. While the business climate today is often [...]
CFN – The Cornwall and District Real Estate Board saw a record established when Remax Cornwall Realty agent Jacques Perreault . The estate was listed for $2.2 million dollars and Mr. Perreault sat down and chatted with me about his record sale. We talked about what makes a good agent and some of the qualities [...]
CFN – There is an unprecedented number of business professionals seeking a seat for the 2012- 2013 Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “The number of business professionals seeking a seat on the Board make it the largest group of nominees we’ve had in recent memory,” reports Chamber President, Rick Shaver. Director [...]
CFN – I read an interesting article yesterday regarding the amount of time that people spend at the office or working after hours at home. It stated that nearly two-thirds of U.S. companies report that their employees have worked more hours over the past three years. It is likely that there are similar percentages in [...]
Washington DC – We heard from Bob Peters of Economic Development here in Cornwall Ontario where he is sharing some of the amazing opportunities and advantages of setting up shop in our City by the River. I am in Washington on behalf of the City to exhibit at the Fancy Food Show. The food sector [...]
Toronto ON – The recent financial crisis has driven many plans for improving the stability and resilience of the global financial system. One concept, managing the risk of default in securities or financial derivatives markets through central counterparties, receives scrutiny in a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Time for Stability [...]
When Striking an Awkward Balance Means Striking Out: Budget 2011 By Alexandre Laurin, Finn Poschmann and William B.P. Robson The many minor, targeted spending initiatives and tax credits proposed in the 2011 federal budget delay a badly needed return to budget balance. Notwithstanding their appeal to the targeted beneficiaries, few of [...]
Toronto ON – Cornwall Ontario is wowing the crowd at the PM Expo 2010 in Toronto . The 3 day Exposition is wrapping up and Bob Peters emailed in this photo and some info about how Cornwall is doing at their booth. The show is going great. It’s very busy today and we’re educating a [...]
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