Member Profile: Canadian Payroll Association

As the authoritative source of Canadian payroll knowledge, the Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) delivers programs and services that enable payroll practitioners, service providers and other business professionals to remain current with regulatory requirements, payroll technology and industry best practices.

The CPA holds more than 350 professional development seminars across Canada each year to address key payroll topics, from general to senior management levels.

With over 17,000 organization and individual members, CPA events are both excellent education and invaluable networking opportunities.








Contact Info:
Kristina Bruce, Regional Coordinator – Atlantic and Pacific Regions
1-888-729-7652 x128
Kristina.bruce@payroll.ca
www.payroll.ca 

New & Noted - October 2011


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ACN Independent Business

ACN provides the total package for your telecommunications needs: ACN's innovative video phone - see who you are talking to; digital phone service; local and long distance; wireless service; home security; satellite TV; Canada Energy.

Keith Virgil, Owner / Operator
82 Caldwell Rd
Dartmouth NS  B2V 1L
Ph: (902) 442-167
keith.virgil@yahoo.ca
02163557.acnrep.co
TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Arthritis Society NS Division (The) 

Susan Tilley-Russell, Executive Director
201-3770 Kempt Rd
Halifax NS  B3K 4X8
Ph: (902) 429-7025
stilley-russell@ns.arthritis.ca
www.arthritis.ca
NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Association Solutions Ltd.

Christine Corbin, President
5657 Cornwallis St
Halifax NS  B3K 1B6Ph: (902) 431-7225c
corbin@aasl.ca
CONSULTING

Business Guru

Pam Stoikopoulos, Communications Consultant
330 Bay St, Suite 820
Toronto ON  M5H 2S8
Ph: (416) 294-5186
info@businessguru.ca
www.businessguru.ca
EVENTS PLANNING/MANAGEMENT

DB Group Consulting Inc.

Since 1997, with locations in NB and NS, DB Group Consulting has been providing End-to-End Business Management Solutions to customers ranging from small business operations to multinationals. As a Sage Software Select business partner, we strive to enhance our customers' experience and profitability. We provide needs analysis, project management, implementation, training, custom reports… all while providing bilingual service and bilingual support programs!

Annie Boudreau, Administration Manager
185 Nepisiguit Dr
Dieppe NB  E1A 7N1
Ph: (506) 854-2064
annieb@dbgroupinc.ca
www.dbgroupinc.ca
CONSULTING - COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Healthy Minds Cooperative

Healthy Minds Cooperative is a grassroots not for profit organization whose mandate is to address vital matters identified by those 
who are living the experience of mental health issues/concerns. We offer programs and workshops that support people on their journey 
to live healthy meaningful lives in the community.

Karen Gilmore
7071 Bayers Rd Suite 112
Halifax NS  B3L 2C2
Ph: (902) 404-3504
healthminds@eastlink.ca
www.healthyminds.ca
NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Host Transportation

Thomas Stroud, President
42 Fletcher Drive
Fall River NS  B2T 1J2
Ph: (902) 860-0600
info@hosttransportation.com
www.hosttransportation.com
TRANSPORTATION/WAREHOUSING

Hourglass Media

Hourglass Media provides custom animation and motion graphics for film and television. 
Specializing in plasma display promotional graphics, we can help elevate your in-store promotion or put the finishing touches on your completed media project. 
We are also proud to be the only company in Atlantic Canada currently transferring 8mm and Super8 film in uncompressed high definition.

Anthony Cooper, Owner/Operator
171 Portland St, Suite 100
Dartmouth NS  B2Y 4X2
Ph: (902) 405-7770
contact@hourglassmedia.ca
www.hourglassmedia.ca
VIDEO PRODUCTION/MULTIMEDIA

K&D Pratt 

Operating six divisions - Wireless, Fire, Instrumentation, Technical Services, Specialty Products, Offshore - K&D Pratt represents an extensive list of quality manufacturers, offering customers a comprehensive line up of products and service. With a long history of providing answers to questions and solutions to problems for customers in a variety of sectors.

Stephen Leadbetter, COO
55 Akerley Blvd
Dartmouth NS  B3B 1M3
Ph: (902) 468-1955
www.kdpratt.com
OIL & GAS

Mariner King Inn

Susan Reibling, Owner
PO Box 849
Lunenburg NS  B0J 2C0
Ph: (902) 634-7276
sreibling@stellarinvestments.ca
www.marinerking.com
ACCOMMODATIONS

NOVACAD

Michael Fanning, Owner
Halifax NS  
Ph: (902) 405-6679mfanning@novacad.ca
www.novacad.ca
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Oxford Chiropractic Inc.

Dena Churchill, Owner
2684 Oxford StHalifax NS  B3L 2V1
Ph: (902) 455-2466
dr.dena@ns.aliantzinc.ca
www.drdenachurchill.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Prism / LED Lighting

Prism LED is a recognized and respected North American LED lighting designer, manufacturer and supplier of high power, solid state LED lighting systems. Whether you are looking for a subtle lighting effect, or something more dramatic, our experienced team of lighting experts can transform your project into something that be noticed and admired for many years to come.

Charlie Simpson, Owner
Lower Sackville NS  B4E 3A1
Ph: (416) 540-6146
charlie@prismled.com
www.prismled.com
LIGHTING

Samskip Icepak Logistics

Samskip Icepak Logistics is a freight forwarding company specializing in the international transport of perishable goods.  We offer consistent, high-quality services to a diverse range of customers. Samskip employs over 1000 people in over 20 countries and is very proud to add Dartmouth, NS as our first Canadian office. 

Kelly Neonakis-Morash, Atlantic Canada Sales Representative
134 Craigburn Dr
Dartmouth NS  B2X 2S3
Ph: (902) 225-9942
kellyn@goicepak.com
www.samskip.com/icepak
LOGISTICS

Shamrock Multimedia Solutions

Mairead McGrath
1356 Bedford Hwy
Halifax NS  B4A IE2
Ph: (902) 431-4404
mairead@shamrockmultimedia.com
www.shamrockmultimedia.com
MARKETING/RESEARCH/SALES

The Hamachi Group of Restaurants 

Boris Mirtchev, Owner/Operator
5190 Morris StHalifax NS  B3J 1B3
Ph: (902) 877-7003
mirtchev@eastlink.ca
www.hamachihouse.com
RESTAURANT

Thermal Wise

Jordan MacDonald, President
PO Box 31236
Halifax NS  B3K 5Y1
Ph: (902) 407-9276
jmacdonald@thermalwise.ca
www.thermalwise.ca
ENGINEERING SERVICES

Tidal Wave Painting Professionals (A Mills Group Company)

Michael Kemp, General Manager
84 Simmonds Dr
Dartmouth NS  B3B 1P6
Ph: (902) 456-2909mkemp@ns.aliantzinc.ca
www.millspaintingandsandblasting.com
PAINTING CONTRACTORS

Wise Cracks

Wise Cracks Concrete Technologies Inc. specializes in leaky basement repairs. Founded in 1991, we have developed our own trademarked products and solutions which we have also franchised. We currently have nine locations across Canada, including our own location in Lower Sackville. Wise Cracks has the solution for any wet basement and we pride ourselves on honest and prompt service to our clients. 

Andrea MacKey, President
41 Glendale Ave, #1
Lower Sackville NS  B4C 3J4
Ph: (902) 835-6763
info@wisecracks.org
www.wisecracks.org
CONCRETE PRODUCTS

Woodcraft Custom Atlantic Inc.

Custom manufactures, refinishes & repairs quality furniture & cabinetry.  Quality material & workmanship is found throughout our products. Custom office or domestic furniture, kitchen cabinetry & solid surface countertops are our specialty. For businesses & individuals who demand unique & high quality furniture & cabinetry.  Reception areas, boardroom tables & executive suites or your dream kitchen, we can manufacture what you want.

Richard Clarke, Owner
18 Bayside Dr
Bayside NS  B3Z 1L4
Ph: (902) 852-4082
r.kclarke@ns.sympatico.ca
WOOD PRODUCTS/WOODWORKING