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Ron Foxcroft is Chairman & CEO of Fluke Transportation & Warehousing, a Hamilton–based trucking company, and Chairman, Founder & CEO of Fox 40 International Inc., a manufacturer of athletic products, including the Fox 40 Pealess Whistle designed by Ron and now sold in 140 countries and endorsed by almost all major sports worldwide, including the NFL, CFL, NHL, NCAA and the NBA. A basketball referee at McMaster in his early days, Ron Foxcroft went on to be the NCAA’s only Canadian basketball referee and he officiated international basketball games in more than 30 countries, including the gold medal basketball game in the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Today, he is the only Canadian Evaluator – Observer of Referees working for the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Charley Johnson: A former Owner of a Manufacturing company, he left his company, career & millions behind to help make the world a better place. He’s Head of the Global Pay it Forward Movement and President of the Pay it Forward Foundation, he’s the creator of the Pay it Forward Bracelet, a physical reminder to do good that has been sent to over 1.7 million people in 123 countries. He Founded the “PIF Experience” the Official website of the Pay it Forward Movement and responsible for keeping the World up to date on all things Pay it Forward.

Angela Dacey is a colour strategist, speaker, author, coach, and seminar leader; she sits down with Lori in this latest edition of Persistence Pays TV to help all of us "Live Life Colourfully".

In this edition of Persistence Pays TV Lori sits down with Julie King of CanadaOne.com; a one-stop, must visit website for any size Canadian business, tune in to find out what tools are available to you.

Lori sits down with "Lucky Piks" developer Greg to expand her knowledge of apps and their usefulness; and highlight the great features of his lotto app.

Anne Day, founder of Company of Women has an upcoming women networking event on June 12th, 2012.

Lori Raudnask talks to the equine manager Richard Capener of Grail Springs and his vast knowledge of horse behaviour.

Constant Contact®, Inc. helps small businesses, associations, and nonprofits connect with their customers, clients, and members. Launched in 1998, Constant Contact champions the needs of small organizations and provides them with an easy and affordable way to build successful, lasting customer relationships.

Cirque du Soleil performer opens his own school.

Marilyn has many years of education and experience working with individuals, couples, families, groups and audiences. She shares personal and professional stories that teach practical life skills. Marilyn's experience has taught her that not all relationships can be saved and achieving satisfaction and personal happiness can be very challenging. With knowledge and new skills that support well functioning relationships people can create the quality of life they desire.

Dr Zoltan Rona is the author of three Canadian bestsellers, The Joy of Health (1991), Return to the Joy of Health (1995) and Childhood Illness and The Allergy Connection (1997). He is co-author with Jeanne Marie Martin of The Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook (1996) and is the medical editor of the Benjamin Franklin Award winning Encyclopedia of Natural Healing (1998). He has had a private medical practice in Toronto for the past 27 years, has appeared on radio and TV as well as lectured extensively in Canada and the U.S. Latest Published Books (Healthy Living Guides Series, Alive Books, 2000).

ConnectUs is an action oriented company supporting the business and professional community through effective relationship building. ConnectUs interacts effectively with all levels of government. • A one stop shop for profitable business connections. • An incubator for new and start up businesses. • A resource centre for businesses that want to grow.

The object of the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce shall be to promote and improve trade and commerce and the economic, civic and social welfare of the Stoney Creek Community.

Dedicated to leadership in recognizing and encouraging good corporate citizenship, defending and promoting private enterprise, contributing toward the growth of a healthy local economy and continual improvement to the quality of life in the Community of Flamborough both as a unique entity and as an integral part of the City of Hamilton.

As the founder of the Women in Leadership and Business conference Ildi Wiley would like to personally invite you to participate in our conference and community for one purpose: YOUR personal advancement and professional development. Our Women in Leadership and Business Conference will take place on April 16th and 17th, 2012 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Sam Mercanti started franchising locally in 1992 and bought the Canadian rights for CARSTAR two years later. There are more than 300 locations in North America now.

'Ethics and honesty are No. 1, followed by hard work'

REfficient is a leading expert in the area of asset recovery and reverse logistics, focusing on nationwide surplus technology management and sustainability reporting. We are innovative -- always pushing boundaries to find new ways to solve our clients' challenges while solving issues integral to the environment and society. We take a stand that both business and environmental value is possible.

Animal Freedom Day is a global event that aims to raise awareness towards the environmental crisis, human health and animal welfare. It is a day in which people from all walks of life cease to consume animal or animal by-products. It is our goal to gain support to put an end to the slaughtering of animals, animal abuse and the creation of alternative food sources. This event is organized by Hamilton, Ontario, Canada's Nadia Masoudi, a 19 year old with a passion for the protection of animals everywhere; so much so that she is now directing and producing a major documentary, "Don't Eat Me". Nadia was 18 years old when she founded Animal Freedom Day and continues to work hard to fight for her cause.

For the past 12 years, Project Winter Survival and our team of volunteers & donors have assembled and distributed over 12,000 winter survival kits. These kits provide warmth and essential supplies needed for the homeless and less fortunate to survive on the streets. These kits often make the difference between life and death.

We're not just an award-winning company, we're Canada's favourite discount wholesaler of promotional business products, family clothing, accessories, gifts, toys, bedding and linen, personal hygiene products and tradeshow promotional products (including medical promotional items and promotional products for lawyers, teams, schools and non-profits.

Have you ever wanted to do something that makes you feel happy, laugh, have fun, rev up your energy and is good for you? Well I have the perfect thing, Zumba.

Jed Lifeson 'The Dancin Guy' has found a way to bring happiness to his community. In this episode Jed Lifeson aka 'The Dancin Guy' talks about his Persistence of not giving up for bringinging joy to this world with his dancing. For more info on dancing guy please visit www.dancinguy.com

Have you achieved everything that you've wanted for yourself both personally and professionally? Have you become the person you've always wanted to be? Are you living the life of your dreams? If you could be, do or have anything you want without limitation what would that be? What would your ideal life look like? What matters most to you?

Food and wine writer Lynn Ogryzlo has spent her entire journalism career writing about local produce, farmers, foods and chefs. A passion for local, Lynn wanted to write a book about local food, the dedicated farmers who grow our food with delicious recipes that would inspire a community to celebrate the season's bounty.