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BUSINESSBRIEFS CONTRIBUTED PHOTO RICO JOINS THE TEAM - Lorraine and Tony Shepley of Shepley Wood Products welcome Red Sox favorite Rico Petrocelli (second right) and Bert Talerman of TD Banknorth to the 11lh annual Shepley Contractor Trade show in Hyannis. Fifty vendors exhibited products and services for 1,300 contractors. LUCiNDA HARRISON PHOTC CORNERING THE MARKET - Mulberry Corners of Osterville celebrated its grand reopening March 30. The upscale clothier relocated a short distance away, and can now be found at 849 Main St. Betsy Alper (left) and business neighbor Aimee Guthinger of Bedroom Ts' joined in the festivities. Kennedy Studios marks 30th year on Cape It was 1976 when the Ken- nedy family bought a former jewelry store at 574MainSt.in Hyannis and opened another Kennedy Studios featuring the watercolors of brother Bob. From its beginnings on Beacon Hill,the businessgrew to a total of 34 galleriesfrom Maine to Mexico by 1990, Kennedy Studios willmark its anniversaryby discounting Bob Kennedy's 35 new Cape paintingsand offeringsavings on framing. Good news for Canadians and others They're excited at the New England Tourism Center in Montreal these days. The Of- ficial2006 Guideto Cape Cod, published by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, has arrived there, at AAA offices across the country, and many other locations. There are more than400,000 copies in circulation, but you may want to wait a short while until the entire work is available on-line at www. CapeCodChamber.org Seize the Opportunity The 2006 Opportunity Expo at Cape Cod CommunityCol- lege on May 1 promises an involvingday for students and the public as they encounter representatives from local non-profits and businesses who arelookingfor volunteers and employees. Sponsored by the Cape Cod Center for Sustainability and the 4Cs Student Senate, the free event runs from'10a.m.to 7p.m. outdoors inthe heart of the West Barnstable campus. Exhibitors will be on hand until 4 p.m. For$5,you canget aticket to sample specialties from area restaurants from 3 to 5 p.m. That covers perfor- mancesby localbands from 3 to 7 p.m. as well. Workingout after 20 years The Woman's Workout Co., said to be the oldest fitness center on the Cape and the first to offer trial memberships,ismarkingits 20th anniversary. President Susan Taylor reports that more than 50,000 women have passed through the company's doors. For news of anniver- sary promotions at the Barnstable facility, call 508- 771-1600. Food safety training Servsafe, a food safety training program for those in the food service industry, is held May 2, 3, 9 and 10 at the Bourne Town Hall, 24 Perry Ave.in Buzzards Bay. The course, which costs $150, runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register by April 28: 508-375-6675. TD Banknorth donates $27,000 TD Banknorth has made acorporate gift of $27,000 to the Cape andIslandsUnited Way. These funds match contributions made by TD Banknorth employees. Mid-Cape hires new designers Four designers have been hired at Mid-Cape Home Centers. The new employ- ees are Judy Keenan and Lynne Thomas, who will work in Hyannis;and Dawn Vieu and Barbara Mooney, both of whom will work out of Plymouth. Seaport Village Realty moves Margo Pisacano and her MargoSells.com team have moved to join forces with Seaport Village Realty, 128 Main St. in Hyannis. Annual job fair in Mashpee The Mashpee Chamber of Commerce holds a job fair April27 from 8:30 a.m.to noon at Mashpee High School. To register for a free table, call 508-477-0792. Workshops for women/minority owners The state office of Minority and Women Business Assis- tance is holding pre-certifi- cation workshops this spring and summer for women and minority business owners (at least 51 percent) to become certified as such to qualify for affirmative purchasing and contracting opportunities. Call 617-722-2090. Salons sought for Cut-a-Thon The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition and Silent Spring Institute are looking for salons in Massachusetts to participate in the Mother's Day Statewide Cut-a-Thon being held May 8. Partici- pating salons will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. offer- ing hair cuts for $10 with all proceeds benefiting the two organizations. To sign up your salon, call 508-775-1194 by April 21. New golf guide on the racks The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerceinpartnershipwith Northeast Publications Inc. has issued 60,000 copies of its 2006 Annual Golf Guide to Cape Cod, "The Golf Coast." Also available on-line at www. capecodgolfcoast.com , it is a 72-page , full-color, glossy magazine providing informa- tion, amap, directory, lodging and dining information , and more. Looking for Formula One kart drivers The 6th Annual Seaside Le Mans race for the Cape Cod communitywillbe held Sept. 9 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Mashpee Commons.Compa- niesor individualsinterested in becoming sponsors or drivers should contact Beth Patkoske at 508-394-8800 , ext. 142 as soon as possible as the field is limited to 20 teams. For more details , check out www.seasidele- mans.org. Help for people over 55 who want to work The Mature Workers Pro- gramof Elder Servicesof Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc. has openings in its Bridge Back to Work Program for income- eligible people 55 and older. Paid work experience and/or skills training opportunities are available in or near your community to help you obtain employment. Call Mary or Betty at 508-394-4630 or 888- 394-4630 ext. 134 or 138. Lending a hand The USDA/Rural Develop- ment offers help with home repairs and rehabilitation projects for single-family homeowners with very low household incomes. Call 508- 295-5151, ext. 134. Web site for job seekers The U.S. Department of Labor has aWeb site,www.ca- reeronestop.org, whichserves as a resource for job seekers and workforce profession- als alike. The local office for employment and training assistance is Career Opportu- nities at 75 Perseverance Way inHyannis.Call508-771-JOBS or visit www.ciwib.org. Loans for people with disabilities Massachusetts residents with disabilities have access to reduced-interest loans for assistive technology and related services through the Massachusetts Rehabilita- tion Commission and Easter Seals Massachusetts. Call 617-204-3851 , ext. 3623, or 508-751-6431. The GIZ... CONTINUED FROM PAGE A:8 structures and features. In some cases,redevelopment potential may be limited due to the need to protect and preserve significant historic resources. " Inthe first twoyearsofthe GIZ, the town can develop up to 300 residential units and 200,000 square feet of non-residential space. Togo to the next level and repeat those thresholds in years 3 to 4, several conditions must be met , including completion of a Business Development Strategy and a Site-specific Re- development Strategy that would identify key redevelopment parcels. The Barnstable Economic Development Commission will be involved in meeting those conditions. ., Some developers have been waiting to begin^roj- ects that will feature the mixed residential and com- mercial uses the town.is seeking in its new vision of downtown. With final county approval , which could come as soon as May, the Growth Incentive Zone may start growing-in earnest. m^w UTnternet services Save over J1,000/year with our Small Business Plan! 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