Eat Well, Live Well

On Monday, April 26th join us at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre for a free Lunch n' Learn. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00. Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack.

This week's seminar will be...

Eat Well, Live Well: Start Your Own Food Revolution!

Boost your Energy Levels and Maintain a Healthy Weight

By Stephanie Grylls

(Nutrition Naturally)

Topics will include:

-Are carbs and fats really bad for me?
-What's all the hype about probiotics?
-Nurtient Thieves: Which food deplete the body?
-What's in our food? Be aware of beware!

Stephanie Grylls Biography:

Stephanie Grylls is a passionate educator on nutrition whose mission is to empower people to make better food choices for renewed health. Through Nutrition Naturally she develops and delivers nutrition programs for private, community and corporate audiences. She is also a nutrition writer who is featured regularly in nutrition and wellness publications.

Registration and Location Details:

This seminar will be taking place in The Pacific Room (20 Bay Street, 11th floor)
from 12:00-1:00pm. To ensure seating, please arrive at least 10 minutes in advance. To RSVP please contact dnoble@rostiegroup.com, and mention whether you will be bringing your own lunch, or wish to purchase one at the seminar. If you will be purchasing a lunch, please also note your sandwich preference, options are Turkey, Tuna, Assorted, Ham, or Veggie.

G20 Summit in Toronto

Recently, there has been increasing coverage of the potential ramifications of the G20 Summit being held in Toronto in late June. Typically, these Summits attract a large number of protesters, and require an increased security presence to protect delegates, dignitaries and area businesses. The 2010 G20 Summit is being held on June 26th and June 27th at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre, which is located at 255 Front Street. Due to our close proximity to the conference site and host hotels, The Rostie Group has taken steps to educate our 20 Bay Street (WaterPark Place) tenants about the potential impact of the Summit.

Officials are urging business owners in the Toronto financial district to plan for delays and disruptions during the week of June 21st to June 28th. Although there is a strong likelihood that the protestors will be peaceful and disturbances will be minimal, we are planning for the worst while hoping for the best. Below is some more valuable information about the G20 Summit in June. We will share any important updates, once they become available.

Toronto Star Article: Downtown to Become a Fortress for G20 Summit

National Post Article: RCMP Needs 5,500 Rooms During G20 Summit

Growing Demand for Virtual Offices

In this challenging economy, many companies are looking for innovative ways to cut costs. Throughout the past several months, demand has been growing significantly for “virtual offices”, a cost effective alternative to renting conventional office space.

A virtual office is shared work space, including rented offices, meeting rooms, and copy areas. There is usually administrative support, mail delivery, and other perks such as a prestigious address to increase the professional presence of the business. They are used on an as-needed basis, and cost considerably less than renting a conventional office on a multiyear lease.

Historically, virtual office users were typically global companies needing a place to hold meetings during temporary visits. Now, it is seen as an excellent resource for home-based businesses, or a way for companies to allow employees work from home, yet still have the professional environment for meeting clients and answering phone calls without children, pets, or other distractions around.

The Rostie Group offers an array of virtual office solutions. From having personalized answering services to comprehensive technical support, The Rostie Group can provide a virtual office solution tailored to any business need – we will even drop off your dry cleaning! Visit our website to find out more!

To read more about the growing trend of virtual offices, check out the Philadelphia Business Today article HERE .

Making Sense of Mortgage Rates

On Monday, April 12th join us at The Rostie Group's 20 Bay Street business centre for a free Lunch n' Learn. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00. Lunch includes: Sandwich, Drink, and a Snack.

Mortgage Rates: Where are they headed?

How to take advantage of record low interest rates, while limiting risk.

By Frank Wiginton

(TriDelta Financial Partners)

Learn the Answers to the Following Questions:

-When and Why do mortgage rates change?
-Do I go fixed or variable?
-How do I get out of my current mortgage and what are the penalties?
-Can I deduct my mortgage expense?
-If I don’t have a mortgage how will higher rates affect me?
-How does this all play into my financial plan?

Frank Wiginton Biography:

Frank Wiginton is a highly sought after personal finance speaker and a Certified
Financial Planner with TriDelta Financial Partners. Over the past ten years Frank has made it his mission to improve the lives of others by providing independent, unbiased, financial advice. Appearing on Business News Network (BNN), CITYTV, Global TV, and heard on CBC radio and quoted in the Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, MACLEANS, Canadian Business, Chatelaine, and Money Sense Magazine; Frank is routinely asked by the media to comment on personal finance issues. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Financial Management Advisor (FMA), Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), and a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).

Registration and Location Details:

This seminar will be taking place in The Pacific Room (20 Bay Street, 11th floor)
from 12:00-1:00pm. To ensure seating, please arrive at least 10 minutes in
advance. To RSVP please contact dnoble@rostiegroup.com, and mention whether you will be bringing your own lunch, or wish to purchase one at the seminar. If you will be purchasing a lunch, please also note your sandwich preference, options are Turkey, Tuna, Assorted, Ham, or Veggie.