SMARTIE PANTS KIDS

Owners: Kellie and Trevor Reeve

Address: Kitchener

Phone: 1-866-594-2914

Fax: 519-895-8782

Web: www.smartiepantskids.ca

Business: Smartie Pants Kids sells educational products, craft kits, toys, manipulatives and more. Geared to home educators and home child-care providers. Free shipping within Canada. Need used day-care furniture or toys? Check our free classifieds

Employees: 2

Opening date: July 2008

AL'S BUSINESS SERVICES

Owner: Saleem Topiwala

Address: 73-20 Paulander Dr.

Kitchener, N2M 5L4

Phone: 519-746-6229

Fax: 519-746-6229

E-mail: stopiewalap@rogers.com

Web: www.alsbusinessservices.com

Business: Accounting, bookkeeping and taxation (GST, PST, WSB and more), payroll services, tax-return preparation and e-file for business and individuals, business registration and incorporation, software installation.

Employees: 1

Opening date: April 2008

TRANSPORTATION PLUS

Owner: Rob Penner

Address: 7880 Perth Rd. 121 RR 4, Listowel, N4W 3G9

Phone: 519-588-7413

Fax: 519-595-3232

Business: We are your solution for small freight or people. We have cars, minivans and an 11-passenger/cargo van available for both freight and people. We also own a flatbed trailer. Excellent pricing on airport runs and other chartered destinations. Call for a free quote.

Employees: 3

Opening date: May 2008

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