It was great to see future entrepreneurs out there helping the community, even if their motivation wasn鈥檛 likely philanthropy 鈥� but rather a desire to soak their siblings.
A team of 91原创 entrepreneurs got together once again last Saturday to host a charity car wash in Murrayville.
It was a project organized by the Think Referrals business network, and the money raised will go to helping local families through the Think Generously non-profit society founded in 2010. Thanks for inspiring a giving spirit in our next generation of business owners.
Fun in Willoughby
If you鈥檙e looking for something fun to do this coming Saturday, a group of businesses in Willoughby Town Centre have something worth considering.
They鈥檙e hosting the fourth annual Willoughby DAYZ from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It features facepainting, a teddy bear photo booth benefitting the hospital, hockey pong, and chances to win prizes 鈥� among other activities.
Again something organized by local businesses to help engage the younger generation.
Free beer?
I have to tell you that I鈥檓 not a big one for eating hamburgers, especially those served up by our fast food experts around town.
It鈥檚 nothing against the business operators, but if I鈥檓 going to devour a burger, I want a homemade burger made with Ritz crackers, French onion soup, and Rice Krispies, that鈥檚 grilled on our own barbecue, and topped off with some real cheese.
Now that typically only happens two or three times a year. But the reason I bring it up today is as a segue to talking about A&W.
Have to appreciate their efforts to better cater to customers needs and wants with a number of their new initiatives 鈥� especially the bunless chicken burger. I can go to Red Robin and replace my bun with lettuce. But I鈥檓 going to pay a fair amount and walk away absolutely stuffed.
Now, I can also do that at A&W, the same company that this Saturday, July 14 brings up Free Root Beer Day.
Refreshing news, about both the lettuce wraps and the free root beer.
There鈥檚 something about that classic and ice cold root beer that hits the spot.
鈥淟ast year鈥檚 response to Free Root Beer Day was so great we had to bring it back,鈥� said A&W Canada鈥檚 president and chief executive officer Susan Senecal.
There鈥檚 no strings attached. It鈥檚 not even a requirement that you donate to a charity of choice. All A&W restaurants across Canada will simply be pouring free A&W root beer from open to close that day.
鈥淲e are thrilled to treat Canadians to our classic A&W Root Beer once again this year,鈥� Senecal said.
I wasn鈥檛 around when the first A&W opened in Winnipeg back in 1956, but I can remember pulling up as a teenager to the drive-in near 208th Street and Fraser Highway (in front of the old 91原创 Central school) on a Saturday night 鈥� while out cruising around town with friends 鈥� and ordering one of those thirst-quenching imfamous root beers.
Count me in on Saturday.
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A slight segue
Since I was talking about burgers and fast food, did you hear the latest news about McDonald鈥檚 going to Canadian beef from farms and ranches certified sustainable.
I guess, in following the lead of A&W and its marketing campaign around serving only grain-fed beef, McDs recognized how important the quality of the meet and the way it is harvested is of growing importance to consumers.
In a major nod to the quality of Canadian beef, McDonald鈥檚 Canada announced today that it will be the first company in Canada to serve Canadian beef from certified sustainable farms and ranches, beginning with its Angus line-up, said John E. Betts, president and CEO of McDonald鈥檚 Canada.
鈥淭his is a big step in our beef journey 鈥� not just for McDonald鈥檚 Canada and the Canadian beef industry, but around the world,鈥� he said.
鈥淲ithout the support from the industry and the incredible work Canadian ranchers do every day, beef sustainability in Canada would not be possible. This partnership, combined with McDonald鈥檚 scale, is creating change and encouraging responsible beef production for years to come that will benefit all Canadians.鈥�
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Chance to learn at lunch
Once again the Greater 91原创 Chamber of Commerce is hosting a learning lunch, this time payroll and human resources issues are on the menu.
A workshop aimed at helping local businesses with payroll issues and HR needs is being presented by T.J. Sidhu on Wednesday, July 18, at the chamber office.
Guests will delve into the issues such as time and money savings to be had through the automation of payroll, CRA penalities related to payroll and how to avoid fines, managing employee efficiencies, employee handbooks, and the overall importance of HR in the workplace.
The session is being held July 18, at the chamber (#207-8047 199th St.) from noon to 1:30 p.m., with networking possible starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost for this month鈥檚 Lunch & Learn is $10 for members, $15 for non-members - and does not include lunch. Guests are encouraged to bring their own.
鈥淪pace is limited so that there is ample time for one-on-one discussions and Q&A so be sure to register early,鈥� said chamber executive director Colleen Clark.
Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling the chamber office at 604-371-3770 or by going online to .
