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Tips for Creating Winning Store Window Displays

September 21st, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

The following web article was produced by AllBusiness.com (a D&B Company), and is included here to spark ideas for and about store window decorating.

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Seven Strategies To Win Customers For Life

September 5th, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

Take Shep Hyken’s free online customer service mini course at www.hyken.com/customer_loyalty_mc_intro.html.
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How do I Process DIA Gift Certificates

September 4th, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

Downtown Owen Sound Gift Certificates can be redeemed for merchandise and services by shoppers at all participating merchants, businesses, and professionals in Downtown Owen Sound*. (* within Owen Sound Downtown Improvement Area boundaries as noted below)

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Building Great Customer Experiences

August 26th, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

In their book Building Great Customer Experiences, Colin Shaw & John Ivens define “Customer Experience” as a blend of a company’s physical performance and the emotions evoked, intuitively measured against Customer expectations across all moments of contact.
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GO LOCAL! Get it in Downtown Owen Sound

August 7th, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

Whether you live in, work in, or are visiting . . . Downtown Owen Sound has it all !

In today’s social and economic environment, it has become increasingly important that we work together to keep small city/town downtowns vibrant and sustainable. Here in Owen Sound, we are lucky …
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Europa Restaurant & Pizza

July 31st, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

282 8th Street East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1L1
(519) 371-6344
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Street Vending By-Law

July 22nd, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

The City of Owen Sound By-Law # 2005-125 (“the By-Law”) was created to licence, regulate, and govern street and outdoor vending in the City of Owen Sound.
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Retail Business Holiday Rules & Regulations?

June 29th, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

Need information about retail business holiday rules and regulations? Check out the information provided online by the Retail Council of Canada in their Retail Holiday Closings section.

Buying Locally

June 24th, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

“When you have a commentary like this it can be a form of slavery or the greatest freedom in the world. It can sometimes be challenging and is always both a privilege and a responsibility. You never know how people will react to a subject or what you have to say about it. One thing I will say, some of the most amazing feedback has been around a series of comments and promos about buying locally!
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Metis Nation Of Ontario Health Branch

June 18th, 2009 | Author: OSDIA Web Admin

Community Wellness
380 9th Street East
Owen Sound ON N4K 1P1
Kuruvulla Makkappalil
519-370-0435
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News Highlights

Snow Removal Obligations
Well, get out the snow shovels, it’s that time of year again. Since we have so many new businesses in the DIA, we’re providing information from City By-Law No. 2008-046 A By-law to Regulate the Removal of Snow and Ice from Streets and Buildings in the City of Owen Sound. The following excerpts from this [...]
Mix 106.5 “Cash Cruiser” Is Coming Your Way
The Mix 106.5 “Cash Cruiser” will be visiting Downtown until Saturday, December 17th randomly selecting people on the street to answer a skill testing question to win “cash” in the form of Downtown Gift Certificates. If you answer correctly you will receive Downtown Owen Sound Gift Certificates in amounts of $25, $75 and $100. Downtown [...]
Downtown Owen Sound Gift Certificates
Here’s a great idea for a perfect Christmas gift – Downtown Owen Sound Gift Certificates! Downtown Owen Sound Gift Certificates are redeemable at any shop or business in the DIA. Use them in restaurants, stores, hair salons — everywhere! Use them just like you would a cheque. Downtown Owen Sound Gift Certificates are available in [...]
Overnight Winter Parking By-Law in Effect
The Owen Sound Police Service is reminding residents that the City’s overnight winter parking by-law is in effect from December 1st to March 31st. Parking on any City street or municipal lot is prohibited from 1:00 am to 7:00 am during those dates. Vehicle owners found in contravention of the by-law are subject to a [...]