Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Press Release: Markham Marketing Firm wins Markham Board of Trade Award

MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2007


Markham Marketing Firm wins Markham Board of Trade Award

Capstone Communications Group, Markham is the winner of the Markham
Board of Trade's prestigious Community Relations & Cultural Enrichment
Award, to be handed out on October 18, 6 pm, at the 17th Annual Markham
Board of Trade, Celebration of Business Excellence gala dinner at
Markham Suites.

Capstone was chosen from amongst numerous nominated businesses. Helen
Walter, principal of Capstone said, "We're thrilled that a small, micro
business like ours was recognized from amongst so many larger, more
prominent businesses. It's quite an honour."

Capstone was chosen for the award for their years of community service
and volunteerism with dozens of local charities, not-for-profits and
community events. Their donated marketing services help organizations
promote themselves without the high costs normally involved.

The entire Markham business community is invited to attend the gala.
The Markham Board of Trade claims this will be the premier business
event of the Region in 2007.

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For more information on Capstone contact them at: 905-472-2330 or visit
their website at
http://www.capstonecomm.com

For more information on the Markham Board of Trade, contact them at:
905-474-0730 or visit their website at
http://www.markhamboard.com

YRP Search For Robbery Suspects

York Regional Police are looking for two men after a violent robbery in Concord Saturday.
At about noon, two men walked into a window tinting shop at 207 Edgeley Blvd. where two employees were working and asked about a product.
Both clerks were then attacked, hit on the head and tied up.
The robbers grabbed cash, credit cards and computer equipment before fleeing in an unknown direction.
The first suspect is described as an Asian male, between 19 and 22-years-old, five feet tall with a thin build, a round face and short, dark hair.
He was wearing a white T-shirt, yellow jersey and athletic-style pants.
The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 23 years old, who was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with informaiton is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip online at www.1800222tips.com

With files from yorkregion.com

- ER

Sports Report

For the second time in three games, the Blue Jays blew a ninth inning lead, falling to the Detroit Tigers last night 5-4.
Toronto had a 4-1 lead heading into the final inning, only to watch the Tigers rally for four runs.
The Jays are back home to begin a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
Sean Marcum (12-5) will face New York's Phil Hughes (2-3).
First pitch - 7:07pm, Rogers Centre

Keith Pelley has announced he will be stepping down as the Argonauts president at the end of the season.
Pelley will the be the new head of Olympico, the company set up to run the Canadian broadcasts of the 2010 and 2012 Olympics.

Meanwhile, CFL fans will now have the opportunity to vote for this season's all-star teams.
Fans can log on to CFL.ca and futureshop.ca to vote for the East Division and West Division All-Star teams, which will be announced on October 24.

- ER