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.

Videoconferencing Applications are Growing!

Video conferencing has been around for quite awhile now, but advances in technology have made this a very attractive option for anyone looking to lower travel costs and expand their global reach. Recently, access gotten much more affordable and picture and sound quality has improved so much that many industries are taking advantage of the benefits of video conferencing. Video conferencing can allow you to have a real-time conversation with someone across the world, while still being able to see facial expressions and body language. This has been especially useful in mental health services, where patients can be put in touch with the best doctors and psychiatrists available without actually having to travel to hospitals and clinics. The benefits of videoconferencing in the telemental health industry can be read in a recent Time Magazine article found here.

The Rostie Group offers many videoconferencing solutions at both its Downtown and Airport locations. We have conducted interviews, board meetings, press conferences, and even birthday parties through videoconferencing. Videoconferencing is the best way to connect with multiple clients around the world in seconds, without having to step foot in an airport. To find out more about The Rostie Group’s videoconferencing abilities, please visit our website.

April Events in Toronto

Spring has finally sprung, which means warmer weather, longer days, and lots of exciting events throughout Toronto. April is great month to get out and experience all the unique sights and sounds that this wonderful city has to offer. Below is a listing of just some of the events you can look forward to during the coming month. Special thanks to About.com for supplying the content for this list.

Thursday April 1st - Saturday April 10th, 2010
Images Festival Showcases independent film, video and other time-based media.

Thursday April 1st - Monday April 5th, 2010
Easter Weekend Brunches, egg hunts, sunrise services and the a parade mark Easter in Toronto.

Saturday April 3rd, 2010
Harry's Spring Run-Off: Harry Rosen-sponsored 8k and 5k runs at High Park to fight prostate cancer.

Wednesday April 7th - Sunday April 11th
ReelWorld Film Festival: Racially and culturally diverse film and video from Canadian and international filmmakers.

Friday April 9th - Sunday April 11th, 2010
Toronto Postage Stamp Show: The Canadian Stamp Dealers' Association brings dealers, clubs and collectors to the Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place.

Friday April 16th - Sunday April 18th, 2010
British Isles Show Canada: Vendors will bring the "best of the U.K." to the Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place.

Saturday April 17th - Friday April 23rd, 2010
Sprockets International Film Festival for Children: For young film-goers and their families (ages 3 and up).

Saturday April 17th - Sunday April 25th, 2010
Toronto Jewish Film Festival: Films from local and international Jewish filmmakers.

Friday April 23rd - Sunday April 25th, 2010
The Green Living Show: Kicking off with the Green Toronto Awards ceremony, the Green Living Show will continue to showcase green products and ideas at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place throughout the weekend.

Saturday April 24th, 2010
Trees Across Toronto: Volunteer to plant trees and help Toronto reach its goal to double the city's tree canopy by 2050.

Thursday April 29th - Sunday May 9th, 2010
HotDocs Canadian International Documentary Festival: A large festival screening documentaries and hosting various industry events.

Are you as Strong as You Could Be?

On Monday, March 22nd, The Rostie Group will be hosting a free Lunch N' Learn at its 20 Bay Street location. You can either bring your own brown bag lunch, or purchase one on-site for only $5.00 (lunch includes a sandwich, a drink and a snack).

This week's guest will be...

Paul Weston

from

Coach Plus

Presenting...
"Are you as Strong as you Could Be?"

Identifying and Developing Individual Strengths, and Those of your Team

It has often been said that achieving a little success prevents us from achieving much greater success. So how can you accomplish more as an individual, and how can we get more from the people around us?

Come to this one-hour workshop and learn how to uncover and build on your hidden strengths, which, combined with those of your colleagues, will help build your team towards achieving even greater goals.

Workshop Agenda:
- Why we focus on weakness
- Contagious vs Contained Leadership
- Self Assessment Study
- Building a Team for Success

Paul Weston Biography:

During a 26-year military career as a Royal Marines Officer, Paul Weston served in over 50 countries in support of United Nations and NATO operations. As well as his command and staff duties, he specialized in Leadership Development, and on leaving the military in 2005, immigrated to Canada to build a consultancy with the Oakville-based company ‘Coach Plus’.

His skills and experience have been utilized by over 400 companies around southern Ontario and Michigan, and in addition to consulting on Leadership and Management Skills training, he is also in demand as a keynote speaker and motivational coach.

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.