CAWEE Acclaim Quarterly News - June 2009
What's Inside
President's MessageDouble Dip that Chip! (Plan Now for 2009 Tax Breaks)
Mission StatementThe Woman Within
Here We Grow Again!
CAWEE MeetsYour VoiceThe Executives Dilemma: Communicating Layoffs
Members' News and NotesCAWEE ExclusiveFinal Words
Here We Grow Again!

We would like to welcome the following new members to CAWEE.

Rosanne Carcasole
Professional Coach
Rosanne Carcasole is a Professional Coach who specializes in supporting entrepreneurs in making the powerful changes needed to achieve success in their businesses. Rosanne bring 17+ years of business experience to her clients, as a former Marketing Director for a major Canadian corporation. She earned an MBA from York University and, as a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute, is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. She’s a “thinking partner” who brings her clients inspiration, focus and accountability so they can surpass their goals.

Jamie Fletcher
Key Naturals Inc.™
Key Naturals Inc.™ is a start-up company located in Oakville, Ontario. We formulate condition specific nutritional products that provide appropriate nutrition to support normal function of the body and value added foods (functional foods) that go beyond basic nutrition that provides additional health benefits that may reduce risk of disease and/or promote health.

Michele Fournier
Business Development Manager, Summerlee Office Solutions Ltd.
For 25 years, Summerlee has been in the business of helping clients make great decisions about their corporate office interiors. Everyone wants to sit in a cool chair, but have you considered the impact your furnishings can have on your real estate planning, the attraction and retention of your top performers, the health of your staff, or the environmental footprint your company is leaving? We have. And we can help you arrive at solutions that matter to you. Oh, and we do sell some really cool chairs too.

Brenda French
VP Sales – EC Scott Group
E C Scott Group presently has EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENTS with leading companies in their respective markets ranging from the top designer beauty, fragrance and skin care brands to the agreed best of product. Our mission statement is to service and supply specialty retailers with exclusive, luxury product, affording them and their customer’s access to prestigious brands. We accomplish this by continually identifying leading product as well as important designer brands and distributing and/or servicing them to an upscale base throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Lynda Gorges
Agent, Re/Max
Hallmark Realty An accomplished Buying and Listing Agent, my business consists mainly of resale homes in Central and downtown condos. A member of the 100% Club and a recipient of the Hall of Fame award, I am proud of my business accomplishments but take even more pride in the relationships developed over the years resulting in a business built on referrals.

Dr. Amanda Guthrie
Naturopathic Doctor, Whole Health Toronto
Dr. Amanda Guthrie practices with a patient-focused approach where listening to and understanding her patients are her top priorities. Always striving to treat the root cause of illness, she blends scientific research with holistic healing methods and maintains a strong focus on the mind-body connection. The philosophy of her practice is based upon a dedication to help patients reach their optimal state of wellness one step at a time.

Huguette Lirette
Bennington Limousines Inc.
We specialize in meeting, event and ground transportation. Our well-groomed chauffeurs provide courteous, professional and confidential service throughout Greater Metropolitan Toronto and the surrounding area. The Bennington fleet consists of current model Luxury Sedans, SUVs, Stretches, 15 passenger Executive Vans and Luxury Coaches. Our drivers are safety certified through the Chauffeur Certification Program, which is endorsed by the National Safety Council. In addition, our chauffeurs are trained in Executive Security Procedures, Collision Free, and Red Cross First Aid programs.

Erin Roberts
Partner, Zzeem
Zzeem helps membership organizations to do more, in a better way, for the people that they serve. Zzeem focuses on three areas:

1. Learning tools for business & professional development.
2. Web-based technology.
3. Professional services, including Accounting & Finance, Compliance, and Membership Management and Facilitation for board workshops & retreats

Sundeep Sandhu
Lawyer, Blaney McMurtry LLP
Sundeep Sandhu is a lawyer in the Corporate/Commercial Department at Blaney McMurtry LLP, a mid-sized firm that offers a full range of services for businesses and individuals. Sundeep’s practice involves a broad client base including entrepreneurs, privately held corporations, non-for profits, landlords, tenants, etc. She can provide assistance many matters including starting a new business, partnership and corporate advice, financing and mergers and acquisitions.

Sharon Sellers
Manager Business Development, TD Commercial Banking Commercial business banking, both credit and deposit. Sharon develops relationships to assist in mutual business growth with retail banking amongst a network of 39 TD branches.