O Canada!

Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,

The True North strong and free!

From far and wide,

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

God keep our land glorious and free!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

via Canadian Heritage – National Anthem: O Canada.

Local business owners invited to learn about accessibility

As part of the Durham Region Accessibility Expo, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Economic Development and Tourism Department, will be hosting a breakfast session to educate local business owners on accessibility compliance requirements.

WHEN: Thursday, June 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHERE: Durham College/UOIT Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa

WHY: The Business Breakfast event is open to business owners who want to learn more about the requirements contained in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Under this legislation, all businesses within the Province of Ontario must take measures to provide accessible customer service to those with disabilities by Jan. 1, 2012.

NOTE: Limited seating is available. Two representatives from each business will be accommodated Kerri King Tourism Manager The Regional Municipality of Durham Economic Development and Tourism 605 Rossland Road East Level 5 PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3

Direct Line: 905.668.4113 ext. 2606
Fax: 905.666.6228
Toll Free: 800.413.0017

via THE ART OF TRANSITION.

You’ll find out what social media is, who’s using it, and how to automate your communication to social media spaces such as like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.  You’ll learn:

• - nine essential steps to social media success
• - how to manage your social media profile efficiently
• - pitfals to avoid
• - tricks to make it as easy as sending an email

Seating is limited, so reserve your seat today and details you require to sit in on this webinar e.g. phone number to call and link to see presentation will be emailed to you.

Webinar lasts from 7:00pm – 8:00pm, followed by a free 30 minute question and answer session.

Imagine being able to give your family the gift of a great cottage vacation this summer! Well, I want to help you give it to them as part of our Cottage Contest, exclusively for our customers.

If you are an existing customer of aWEBthatWORKS, you already know that we are one of the very few full service internet providers with real people and real solutions for real business opportunities! Our personalized service is the heart of our reputation in Southern Ontario, and that’s why our customers stay with us year after year! All you have to do is help us spread the word about how we can help your friends and associates, and we’ll put your name down to win this great cottage vacation for this summer!

This is a great way to help your friends, help us and get a chance to win a great family vacation for you and your family! With each referral you provide, you’ll automatically get a free ballot entry and one chance to win! And should your referral buy hosting from us, you’ll get another free ballot entry, doubling your chances!

Hurry, summer’s almost here!  Click now to enter and for complete contest details: www.aWEBthatWORKS.com/CottageContest

It is with regret that I must share Ning’s intention to phase out their free offering. They have announced that all network creators will receive a letter in July giving Ning network owners 30 days to convert their communities into one of three paid packages ($2.95-49.95/month) completely changing the offerings/pricing structure they marketed to us originally.  Am I reading this right????

In their announcement, they say…

Our shift to a paid service model will enable us to focus to a greater degree on enhancing the features, performance and services we offer to our paying Network Creators. You’ll immediately see greater control over your network branding, design and member experience.

Shame on you NING!  In as much as I’d planned on upgrading the two NING networks I have not done so far, I do NOT like dealing with companies who change the rules to suit them or having my hands forced. I will not be promoting you moving forward!

What do you think of their approach?  Will you continue using Ning or look for another solution?  Please click on the link and tell me what you’re thinking!