Print can have a very powerful effect on the community, especially for humanitarian purposes as they continue to fill the shelves in libraries in needy places all over the world, such as Haiti, Ethiopia and Indonesia.

Print companies in the Milton area may be interested in some small business events being held today Wednesday October 19 at the Milton Chamber of Commerce. The small business schedule includes conferences and workshops for small business owners and those thinking of opening a small business. The seminars are open to all industries and offer great opportunities for up and coming print companies to gain important information and advice in creating a thriving small business.

An important decision before provincial elections this fall, Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews has formally approved an important hospital expansion project in the city of Milton, ON. The expansion, which has been an important electoral issue for local residents, has been covered extensively by print companies and media around Milton. The expansion is supported by over 40,000 resident signatures, who would like to see improved health facilities in the city.

Provincial elections for the province of Ontario are scheduled to take place October 6 and campaigns in the Milton area are already underway. Several commitments and important projects in the Niagara to GTA corridor will affect the decisions of Milton voters in the election, which will likely see a lot of local campaigning from party candidates.

Patrons requiring printed resources in the Milton area now have a new venue to source their materials. A new two floor branch opened on June 7, 2011, with public, readers, staff and children present to take a peek and use the new resources. The new library, the first in the city to open in over 35 years, now features a study area, lounge, and contains over 40,000 resources, as well as a hearty fireplace for winter readers. Self-service check out options as well separate sections for private reading and even computer training are now part of the new facility.

A 29 x 16 colour Manroland 500, which includes aqueous and UV inline coating, was recently purchased from Printer's Parts and Equipment for a small printing firm in Milton that specializes in select types of printings. Purchasing such sophisticated automated technology is an excellent way to increase the efficiency, flexibility and performance of the final product, while saving operator time to perform other tasks. Those using franchised printers can be assured of the best equipment and quality of finished product.

Getting involved in local community events is one of the best ways local printers can establish new clients and offer services to the public. One ongoing event where printing services like banner printings, might be required is the Milton, ON Farmer’s Market, which inaugurated on May 15, 2011, and will stay open until early October. The yearly event, which has been drawing crowds since 1972, is an outdoor crafts market with vendors, cafes and events for the entire family.

Local printers interested in supporting and providing printing services for community events would be pleased to know that the Walk n’ Roll 2011 fundraiser event that took place in the Milton, ON mall on April 8-11, 2011, was a resounding success. Participants in the event consisted of stroke, polio and brain injury survivors who walked, strolled or rolled throughout the mall to raise money for stroke recovery, education and support programs for survivors and their families. This year’s Walk n’ Roll Ambassador, Paul Rosen, 2006 Olympic Hockey Gold Medalist, made appearances to support the various registered teams in the walk-a-thon.