BUSINESS BRIEFS AWARD WINNER

NORTH VANCOUVER-based Willox Graphic Supplies, a sup- plier to the Canadian and U.S. Pacific Northwest graphics and screen printing industries, has been named the winner of the 3991 Business Promotion Awards Competition sponsored by the ‘Screen Printing Association Inter- national (SP'AD.

The company, with an office in Lynn Valley, was given the first - place Award of Excellence for its submission in the direct mail cate- gory of the competition. The win-

Ning entry promoted the use of .

snvironmentally-friendly water- based inks.

The rmailing itself was a screen-printed plastic postcard that dispelied all the myths about water-based inks and carried the message: ‘‘A breath of fresh air from British Columbia.’’

Designed to recognize outstand- ing examples of business promo- tional activities, marketing, adver- tising and public relations under- taken in the screen printing in- dustry, SPAI’s sixth promotional projects, programs and. publica- tions are developed by and for screen printers and industry suppliers.

Evaluation criteria for these awards included creativity, cost- effectiveness and return on in- vestment. Representatives from _ several professional communica- tions organizations, the Interna- tional Association of Business Communicators, Public Relations Society of America, American Society of Association Executives and Women in Communications, selected the winning entries at SPAI’s Virginia headquarters.

TECH DIRECTORY

THE NORTH Shore Economic Development Commission (EDC) is now selling its updated Techno- logy Companies on the North Skore directory for $20 plus $1.40 GST at its offices at 148 East 2nd St. in North Vancouver.

First published in 1990, this di- rectory of technology companies located on the North Shore had 269 companies responding.

“We were pleased to report that 404 companies took part in this edition,’? said EDC spokesman Irene Jefferies.

“To make this directory as easy to usc as possible, we have first shown each company alphabetical- ly by municipality and then have further broken down ali the com- panies by sector,’’ said EDC eco- nomic development officer Bonnie Pyplacz.

For more information on the directory, call 984-3530.

SMALL BUSINESS

A WEST Vancouver ‘oman has Started a small home-based business by selling a unique unisex line of clothing only available through home presentations. Barbara Clarke, of Kids Only, says the clothing she sells has unigue growth features such as adjusiable waistbands, Knee pai- ches and rollup) cuffs. The

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KIDS ONLY is the newest small home-based business selling

childrens’ clothing.

clothing is sold by height because several children of the same age can wear different-sized clothing.

“The 100% pre-washed cotton and fleece is comfortable and the kids love to wear them’’ says Clarke. “The highlights for the kids at most of my presentations is modeling my clothes and having lots of fun while mom decides on her order.”

She added that “business is booming’? and the latest fall line features an exciting Canadian wilderness print. For more infor- mation, contact Clarke at 925- 0969.

TAX TIPS MANY SENIORS do not pay

much attention to tax planning and are paying more in taxes than they need to.

Chartered financial pianner Theresa Moylan has 10 years of experience in helping seniors io sort through the mass of tax in- formation to find those features that can really make a difference to their financial situation.

She adds that many retired people are surprised to discover how many options they have.

Moyian will be at the Capilano branch of the North Vancouver District, Library, 3045 Highland Blyd., on Oct. 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 to present a talk on tax planning and retirement income. For more information on the free }ecture, call 987-4471.

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