44 - Sunday, October 13, 1991 — North Shore News BUSINESS BRIEFS accepted sponsorhip of Quality Month because it draws attention to the imperatives of quality im- provement for the success of Ca- nadian business and the prosperity of the country. He will travel across the country this month urging Canadian businesses to adopt quality pro- grams. “The World Class Quality theme {in the United States) underlines the fact that Canadian business today is facing competi- tion from beyond our borders, whether their clients are at home or abroad. THE DISTRICT of NORTH VANCOIIVER LIONS GATE YACHT CLUB THE CLUS OWNS AND MAINTAINS THE YACHTS . FOR MEMBERSHIP PHONE TERRY GRIMWOOD (604) 983-2583 RETIREMENT SHOULD BE WORRY FREE! Ritending one of oar FREE SEMINARS will help. Topics covered include ....... RRIF or Annuity ... Investment Strategies ... Which is better for you? Making the most of “The ability of Canadian com- oN Panies ie goods and services will BUSINESS GRIEFS marketplace. must Canada synonymous.”’ to provide high-quality ensure continued success in the global Our national goal be to make quality and JOB SEMINAR CHRIS FORD and Ron Bascom, who have recently returned from trips to Osaka and Tokyo, Japan, will hold a Job Success in Japan ’ seminar (Oct. 19 at the Seylynn Recreation, Centre, 625 Mountain Highway in North Vancouver. “There is a lot of interest in Japan, the econornic giant. But there is concern too,”? said Ford. “People hear stories about the huge damage deposits for apart- ments in Japan. They are usually true, unfortunately, and people . can’t believe it.” He added that people question - how they can manage if they have . to pay eight months’ rent in the "form of a damage deposit. “Kt can be donc. There is also a ‘let of needless cultural confusion once people arrive in Japan that would never be found in places like“ Europe which have such strong ties with North America. “We hope to clear up some of that confusion here but also to provide strategies for dealing with the problems that will inevitably crop up so both Canadians and Japanese can understand one another better,”’ said Ford. * * To register for the all-day semi- nar, call Ford at 985-4146. QUALITY IS KEY CANADIANS’ living. will increasingly depend on : the ability of business to build “quality into -everything it does, Royal Bark of Canada president ~- and chief operating officer John __ Cleghorn has said. Cleghorn, who is aiso chairman .. Of 1991 Quality Month in Canadas, an annual October campaign first _ launched in 1986 to stimutate, " strengthen and support Canada’s commitment to quality in business. “it’s a matter of survival,”’ said - Cleghorn. ‘‘Since 1985, Canada’s share of world trade has declined ‘from 5% to 3.8%, the steepest decline of the G-7 nations. This trend must be reversed or our standard of living will decline.” Cleghorn said the Royal Bank THE BEST RESULTS COME FROM TEAM WORK ANN asad ROBERT VAN OEVEREN We know how to get vour hame [ sop | KEE Seice Call 985-8231 or 988-2186 BOB DAWSON, of marketing at Vancouver radio station CIMA Magic 104 A.M., has joined ETC Concepts Van- couver as its new marketing direc- tor. STANDARD of 686 TOYOTA SR5 ; 4X4 Excellent condition, bed liner. Quality Month is supported by business and the federal and pro- vincial governments. As part of Quality Month events, Industry, Science and Technology Canada will announce the Canada Awards for Business Excellence in Ottawa on Oct. 36. For more information, contact Peg Byars at 665-4031. MARKETING MAN former director ETC Concepts handles the publicity requirements and media relations for a number of enter- tainment-based companies. current interest rates Tax Planning in the 90's Are you doing all you can? NORTH VANCOUVER October 16th * Delbrook Community Center 1:30pm - 3:30pm Oak Room, 600 W. Queens St. . * Delbrook Community Center Cedar Room, Norti: Building 600 West Queens Street WEST VANCOUVER * Park Royal Hotel River Room, 540 Clyde Ave. There is no charge for the seminar, but as seating is limited, please call to reserve your space at the location of your choice. Se eu Phone: 688-9577 or - SGOLGUARD FINANCIAL LTD. Consattanis & Brokers siace 1974 #1205-675 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. 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Our Future” ...making the dedication at Lynn Canyon Park on October 26th, a particularly timely event. Centennial Update is brought to you courtesy of the NS NORTH SHORE ror CREDIT UNION Fait ingoce Communilg-