Financial Planning Perfection

"We take owning a heritage building on Academy Road very seriously," exclaims Paul Edmond of Edmond Financial Group. Edmond Financial Group (EFG) is not only a proud Academy Road BIZ member, but a great business success story as well. "Winnipeggers have noticed us. We're right around 30% of our business being attributed to the local market," explains Edmond. It's an impressive number considering they have clients from Ontario right through to BC.

Planning your financial future is a lot of work, with many details, options and sophisticated equations. Luckily, that's where EFG's financial planners come in. "We ask you 16 standard financial questions [risk tolerance questionnaire], but also add in a specific component. For example, do you own rental properties, or do you have an extensive art collection?" Having a better understanding of your wealth, objectives, timelines and level of risk, helps to create your unique financial path.

EFG also uses their 'best of breed' portfolio design software and 'prosperity planning program' to further build their clients' investment portfolios. "Investments need to meet your needs and have a strong performance," exclaims Edmond. EFG offers many products including mutual funds, fixed income securities, guaranteed investments (including GIC's from 30 institutions), group benefit programs and insurance. "Insurance is just another form of investment," explains Edmond. "It's money that comes to you at a specific time." Life insurance, in particular, can help offset high taxes at time of death and protect businesses when the owner dies. There are also some pretty startling stats in regards to critical illness and disability. Up to 1 in 2.5 Canadians will become critically ill (cancer, stroke, heart attack) or become disabled for at least 60 days. "We design solutions that protect people."

"Being located on Academy Road has raised our profile," explains Edmond. Edmond treats the zone almost as a separate community. "I've been on the Academy Road BIZ board, representing my fellow business members and am a big BIZ supporter across the city. Whenever you have the synergies from different business owners coming together to improve business conditions, safety and development, it's an awesome thing."

EFG's website is a great tool for your financial planning needs, including their 22 tax tips, their risk tolerance questionnaire and videos discussing your path to success, retirement tips, portfolio management and business group benefits insurance.

Edmond Financial Group is located at 420 Academy Road, 478-8500, www.efgi.com

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G.J. Andrews Food and Wine Shoppe
Food And Wine Event: "An Evening with Masi Estates"
at the Western Canada Aviation Museum, Thursday, March 18th.
The theme for the food and wine for the night will be upscale Italian. Spaces are going very quickly so book early to avoid missing out. Remember not to eat anything after lunch, or you won't make it through all the food for the evening. The wines will be very upscale and most are newer to Winnipeg. Tickets are $89.98 per person, all inclusive.
 
384 Academy Road, 487-7300

Canadian Centre for Child Protection "Born from Tragedy, Building our Future"
A Gala Night in Recognition of our 25th Anniversary to take place at the Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre.
In April 2010, our organization will celebrate its 25th Anniversary. In honour of this milestone, we will host a gala event on April 23rd, 2010, 6PM – 1AM at the Fort Garry Hotel. We will be commemorating and honouring the children’s lives that have touched us all and the accomplishments made by our agency, and celebrating our continuing commitment to protecting Canadian children. The evening will feature a first-class dinner, fabulous entertainment by the Danny Kramer Band, and amazing live and silent auctions.
Funds raised by this event will stay in Manitoba ensuring that Child Find Manitoba can continue to do the important work that we do – providing crucial programs and services that Manitoba children and families have come to rely on.

615 Academy Road, 945-5735, erin@protectchildren.ca, www.protectchildren.ca, www.childfind.mb.ca

Redeemed - the consignment place
Winter Wear Be Gone!
Half price on all  winter wear*
February 1st to 28th, 2010
*some items excluded

410 Academy Road, 474-1182, Redeemed@shawbiz.ca, www.redeemed.ca

Academy Optical
New Lines for Spring 2010
Drop in to Academy Optical to see the new lines of frames for spring 2010.You will see an amazing selection of stylings and colourations, from pastels, brights, basics in metal and plastic for ladies, and a great selection of metals, plastics, and retro designs for men. Retro is also still in for ladies and is just finding its place in the Winnipeg market.
We also specialize in progressive lenses and prescription sunglasses.
We bring 35 years experience as opticians. Feel free to shop in a relaxed environment with friendly service and expertise.
 
525 Academy Road, 488-2800, academyoptical@mts.net

The Garden Room
Visit The Garden Room at The Home Expressions Home and Garden Show
The Garden Room will be exhibiting at the Home Expressions Home and Garden Show at the Winnipeg Convention Centre from March 18th to 21st. Drop by and visit us on the main floor to see some of our new product and furniture offerings.  The Home Expressions Home and Garden Show is an annual event that offers you all of the newest and the best ideas in design, décor, and outdoor living.

Thursday, March 18th - Sunday, March 21st, 2010 (Thursday - 4pm to 9pm, Friday - 10am to 9pm, Saturday - 10am to 9pm, Sunday - Noon to 5pm

444 Academy Road, 487-1151, www.gardenroom.ca, info@gardenroom.ca, www.gardenroomshop.com

Michael Rodent's Bed, Bath & Kitchen
Olympic Savings Event
For the duration of the Vancouver Olympics, we will be offering 20% off the entire store. On the day following any Canadian gold metal winning performance, we will be offering 50% off any one item in store.
Event starts February 12th and runs untill the end of February.

562 Academy Road, www.michaelrodents.com, goforgold@michaelrodents.com

Paradise Found Art School
Now registering for Spring Art Classes and Summer Day Camps
• Spring Classes are offered after school or Saturday mornings for children ages 6 - 12.  Classes take place in May and June. Media include Drawing, Painting and Clay Sculpture.
• The Art Camp is a week-long day program for children ages 6 - 14 who love art. 
• Club Paradise is a unique art intensive for ages 10 through teen. 
Brochures and registration forms available on our website.
 
565 Academy Road, 499-5944, artschool@mts.net, www.paradisefoundartschool.com

J. Fox's Restaurant & Local
February 6th - The Rusty Far-I Dub Experience
February 13th - The Red Partie - featuring Greg Crowe and the Scarlet Union and special guests
February 20th - TBA
March 6 th - Segweh
March 13th - The Englsih Moccasins  (Ernies' B-Day)
March 17th - St. Patty's Day with The Wind-Ups
March 20th - The Thrashers
March 27th - Its a Mod Mod world - the Radio Edit - featuring 8 DJ's all local radio personalities playing their top ten tracks
April 17th - the Chris Carmichael Trio
 
414 Academy Road, 487-3035

It's Raining Cats & Dogs!
Where's Waldo?
Waldo the dog toy has been hidden in our store! Search high & low... Successful sleuths will win 1 of 3 Waldo's for their favourite pooch. February 1st through February 28th
 
620-B Academy Road, 489-0120, info@itsrainingcatsanddogs.ca, www.itsrainingcatsanddogs.ca

Woodlands Gallery 
New Paintings by Connie Geerts

Solo Show - March 11th to 27th, 2010
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 11th, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
ARTIST IN ATTENDACE! Meet Connie Geerts in person!
 
Spring Group Show

April 15th to May 1st, 2010
Featuring Marcel Cote, Melan & Betty Suprowich
Opening Reception: TBA - Contact the gallery for details.

 535 Academy Road, 947-0700, info@woodlandsgallery.com, www.woodlandsgallery.com

Academy Road BIZ is a member of the umbrella group, Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone Association, in which a volunteer board works to create awareness for the merchants, patrons and residents of each zone that they represent.

Consumers and businesses typically notice positive changes when businesses gain control of their business area and oversee functions like streetscaping and marketing.

A BIZ can serve as a tool for organizing businesses toward cooperative efforts and is often key to developing a more attractive physical environment and a more successful business area.

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