What’s New: In Brief (June 05, 2008)

The Co-operators has granted a total of Cdn$173,096 to 11 community-based organizations.
The organizations are dedicated to helping disadvantaged Canadians build financial independence, the company notes in a press release.
“Community economic development organizations strengthen Canadian society by helping those they serve become more self-reliant and integrated into the economic and social networks of their communities,” Kathy Bardswick, president and CEO of The Co-operators, said in a release. “A modest amount of funding can make an enormous impact on the lives of those who benefit from these invaluable programs.”

Online registration for the 2008 RIMS Canada Conference in Toronto is available at https://www.mytravelevents.com/rims/.
Early registration for the event, only 107 days away, ends Aug. 1.
Fees for the event are Cdn$595 for members and Cdn$795 for non-members. After Aug. 1, prices will increase to Cdn$645 for members and $845 for non-members.
Non-members who elect to become members now can save $200 on their conference registration. Details can be found at:
http://www.rims.org/Template.cfm?Section=JoinToday!&Template=/MembershipApp/MemberApp.cfm
Alternatively, please contact or email Bonnie Wasser at bwasser@sympatico.ca for more information.
An advance copy of the conference program is available at http://conference.rimscanada.org.