Manitouwadge Businesses Supporting Local Causes
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THREADS volunteer operator Donna Gilles-Jalbert was excited to announce recently that she had new retail items available at the 2nd hand clothing and house wares shop she created to raise funds for the Manitouwadge Museum.
Louis Bérubé, Owner /Operator of Freehawk Enterprises (an outdoor clothing and sporting goods store) was dropping off a personal donation when he asked Jalbert if she would be interested in re-selling slightly imperfect or dis-continued items from his downtown business – Jalbert jumped on the opportunity. Bérubé explained that he would normally return such items for credit from the manufacturer but that, for smaller apparel or sport accessories (like a pair of mittens which had a pulled seem which he had repaired before donating), the costs and time involved in returning the items were sometimes greater than the credit he would receive. For Jalbert new items are appealing for a number of reasons not least of which is the added traffic and interest they create for Threads. During a conversation with Jalbert, Bérubé realized she could likely also make use of some display racks he was no longer using in the store and donated those as well. “It seems like a win-win situation” was a comment reiterated by both store owners who are being mutually promoted through the arrangement while creating new community relationships.
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Economic Development Assistant Karen Robinson was thrilled when Village Pizza and Submarines Owner/Operator Shamm Jackson approached her with an idea for a Holiday Promotion at his restaurant which will serve as a fundraiser for the Township’s BizKid$ program. Jackson first became involved with the local BizKid$ program, which helps young entrepreneurs learn about business development and ownership, this summer when a group of participants visited his downtown restaurant.
How will the funds raised be used? EDA Karen Robinson explained to OntarioNewsNorth.com that the day camp she had offered this summer was assisted by a Local Initiative grant from Superior North CFDC but that to continue offering similar camps they would need to find alternative funding sources. “We’re planning on running the program for 9-12 year olds again in 2013 but that’s just a small part of what is in development” said Robinson “I’m also looking into offering a shorter program for younger kids in next year– any outside contributions are much appreciated”. Keep reading OntarioNewsNorth.com for full details of the Village’s Holiday promotion, for now we can only tell share that: there are 8 wheels and 2 motors involved and you won’t want to miss your chance to enter!
