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Why do some business ven- tures succeed while others fail?

It’s one of the questions that will be addressed by the newly created University of British Columbia Entrepre- neurship and Venture Capital Research Centre.

“The unprecedented growth in the formation of new ventures over the past decade has been the source of the majority of newly created jobs in this province,” said Commerce and Business Ad- ministration Professor Raphael Amit, the centre’s di- rector.

“Unfortunately, the failure rate of new businesses is

Venture capital firms base their investment and deal- pricing decisions largely on rules of thumb with little or no theoretical justification, said Amit.

“Social science research provides us with few insightS into the essence of entrepre- neurship, the environments that foster the most successful entrepreneurial activities, ‘and what role government should play,” he said.

The high failure rate of new businesses is compounded by the hesitation of venture cap- ital firms to make seed-stage investments in new technolo- gy and service-oriented enter- prises, he said.

“The lack of start-up fi- nancing has reached a critical stage in British Columbia,” said Amit. “Job opportunities will be lost if this province fails to develop a wide range

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THANK YOU to all our friends for your kind support and gifts. Many thanks Kelly, Brian and Myra Stevens. (13)

SPECIAL thank you to Dr. Perrier, Dr. Yule. and nursing staff on second floor for the. kind professional care | received while a patient in Castlegar and District Hospital. Thanks also to my dear friends for the many beautiful flowers, cards, gifts and visits. Grace Palmason. (2/13)

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Raa Minor Hockey. We enjoyed our 7th Annual Novice Tournament over the weekend. Teams from Nelson, Trail, Beaver Valley, Creston, Grand Forks and Rossland comprised a 24 tear roster. Thanks to the following businesses for their suppport in making this tournament a success: Castlegar Sports Centre, Castlegar Sports Cards and Supplies, Hlookoff Bulldozing & Excavating, Pete's T.V., Carl's Drugs, West Dept. Store, McLeods, The Book Shop, Safeway, Big O Tire, Kat's Trophies, United Buy And Sell Furniture, Castlegar Custom Engine, Shaw Cable, The Picture Place, Castlegar Foods, SuperValu, Von's T-Shirt Shoppe, Woodland Park Shell, Downtown Shell, Castlegar Savings Credit Union, Chevron Town Pantry, Colour Mix, Panagopoulos, Williams Moving, Simpson Oil, Kal Tire, Dairy Queen, Castlegar Bike Shop, Dexters, Celgar Pulp, Vancouver Canucks, Kootenay Savings Credit Union. | would like to thank the parents for their time and energy in making this a positive experience for our young hockey players. Ron Lalonde, Tournament Chairman (13)

17 Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS and others in the estate of ERNEST GORDON ADY, also known as Ernest G. Ady, also known as Ernest-Ady also known as E. Ady also known as Ernie Ady also known as E.G. Ady deceased. All persons having claims against the above estate are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor on or before the 15th day of April, 1992, after which date the Estate's assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims that have been received.

GEORGE EDWARD ADY, Executor c/o Lewis J. Bridgeman, Esq. Barrister & Solicitor

Suite 8, 615 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, B.C. VIN 1G9

18 Coming Events

B.C: OLDTIME FIDDLERS garage and bake sale February 22/92 Senior Citizens Hall — Castlegar. Time-10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Sandwiches and coffee will be available for sale. (3/12)

RGAE for Nissan truck. Ph. 365-6241. (3/11)

YOUNG, black and white male kitten (8-9 wks old) with flea collar found Sunday, Feb. 9 in bush at south end of Castlegar on riverside of highway. 365-5077 (3/12)

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ALCOHOLICS Anonymous and Al- Anon. Phone 365-3663. (104/91)

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QUALITY caregivers to care for your children in their homes are now available in the Castlegar area. Phone the Daycare Registry at 364-2326 for more information. (7/10)

WANTED; 87 overweight people. Lose 10-29 Ibs. per month. 100% natural, doctor recommended. We pay-you. Serious callers cus 533- 5576. (4/10)

CASTLEGAR GRIEF SUPPORT MEETINGS — Home Support office 7 p.m. on the 3rd Monday, monthly. 365-2148 or 365-6883. All in grief welcome. (104/4)

ATTENTION Joe of Joe's Leatherworks, Langley B.C. Please contact John J. D. Kinakin. 399-4274. (3/12)

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ANYONE witnessing the injury of a three year old boy inside’ grocery store in Castlegar on Sunday, Sept. 8, 1991 at 3:30 p.m. when the boy was hit in face by shopping carts, call collect, 352- 9547 after 8:30 p.m. This information is urgently. needed. (4/10)

73 Childcare Available

MATURE woman available to babysit in her home.Reasonable rates, references provided. Phone 365-6646. (tfn/93)

SPACES available at Brenda's Family Daycare, licenced. 365- 8301. (6/10)

Vv EMPLOYMENT 90 ~ =‘Business Opportunities BUSINESS for Sale, Nelson, B.C.

-— Maternity wear and cotton

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A REWARDING’ CAREER. International Therapy Equipment Distributer needs a sales person to join our team in Western Canada. We sell massage chairs, portable pads and hand units, and adjustable beds. A van to carry a bed and chair is the ideal vehicle. Commission paid weekly. LEADS. You will call only on prospects that have sent for information. We also demonstrate at trade shows, fairs and malls. Call\Niagara Cyclo Massage in Calgary; collect. (403) 277-6412 (3/12)

LOCAL company requires driver sales person. Must be clean cut

and good with public. Sales’

experience an asset. Good opportunity for right person who is willing to work hard and get involved in a growing company. Salary plus commission, based on experience. Send covering letter discribing yourself and resume to Box 30071, Castlegar, B.C. (13)

CENTRAL KOOTENAY BOARD OF HEALTH SECRETARY-TREASURER POSITION The Central Kootenay Union Board of Health invites applications from qualified individuals to fill the part-time position of

Secretary-Treasurer.

Duties include the following: typing, filing, using

or taking dictation as required, preparation of agendas, attending meetings and taking minutes, setting processing invoices for payment, receiving and recording revenue and grants, processing contract payments.

a public relations skills aren necessary. Applicants must also have experience in operating a computer and preference will be given to those applicants who have a computer in their place of residence.

The salary for this position is $10.00/hour and will require an average of 7 hours/week.

Applications together with detailed resumes will be received in confidence by the undersigned up to March 5, 1992.

ELAINE KUMAR 2024-8th Ave., Trail, B.C.

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