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Continued from page 24 fied" with their operations in Kitchener, 75 per cent indicated a positive outlook for 2008 and 68 per cent noted that 2007, despite the monumenâ€" tal challenges, was a "good," "very good" or "excellent" year. An issue that provides concern is taxation, as over 70 per cent of participants expressed a neuâ€" tral or dissatisfied response regarding its impact on competitiveness. However, as a result of significant advocacy efforts from our chamber and other organizaâ€" tions, the business tax burden is declining. efforts from our chamber and other organizaâ€" Todd Letts is president and CEO and Art Sinclair is tions, the business tax burden is declining. director of economic development for the Greater The Ontario capital tax for manufacturers was Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, eliminated in January 2008, while the recent fedâ€" Ontario‘s largest accredited Chamber of eral budget extended the accelerated capital cost Commerce. e & Kitchener‘s St. Louis bar has closed Business tax burden is declining thanks to the chamber‘s efforts "The restaurant closure in Kitchener is unforâ€" tunate but we believe it will have a positive impact on the St. Louis organization as a whole," said Brent Poulton, the president of St. Louis Bar and Grill. As a result of unfavourable lease terms, St. Louis Bar and Grill has reluctantly closed its Kitchener location at 655 Fairway Rd. â€" "Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo residents can still enjoy our signature products at the Waterloo restaurant where owners Mike Abbott and Cam Macintyre have created one of the top locations in the entire St. Louis chain." Leveraging financigl benefits from green thinking and action is the focus of the second annual Environment and Business Conference, to be held at the University of Waterloo on March 26. Since opening in March 2007, St. Louis Waterâ€" loo â€" located at 283 Northfield Dr. E. by the RIM Park athletic complex â€" has been a neighbourâ€" hood hot spot. Coach‘s Corner, a glass enclosed private space for up to 25 diners and named after owner Mike Top speakers will deliver fresh insights, simple, practical steps and affordable solutions. People are encouraged to register for this oneâ€"day event at wwwebconâ€" ference.ca. Business conference on March 26 MNPATh allowance treatment for investment in machinery and equipment. â€" â€" â€" The industry has shown significant resiliency aver the past year, and a sense of optimism is prevalent for moving forward. While economic obstacles will persist in the immediate future, the City of Kitchener survey indicates that manufacturers are committed to this community as a stable location for maintainâ€" ing and expanding their operations. (Coach) Abbott, has been a favourite place far local teams to celebrate together after a game. _ "We invite customers that frequented the Kitchener location to come try us on for size," said Abbott. . "We serve our signature wings and ribs, along with a full menu of fantastic dishes in a fun, casuâ€" al environment for customers to unwind and enjoy their time together." St. Louis Bar and Grill is one of the fastest growing franchises in Ontario. . Since opening their flagship restaurant at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto five years ago, they now operate 23 locations across the province with a major expansion underway in northern Ontario. For more information on St. Louis Bar and Grill and to find a location near you, visit www.stlouiswings.com. ts . mt $1.50 per Litre by Summer? HA! HA! (f,n/éc‘"" The Vespa GTS 250, an uncompromising fusion of breathtaking performance, technical superiority and classic Vespa design, to become the most exciting model to date. 1408 Victoria St. N. Kitchener 519â€"585â€"2111 Vespa KW ©PIAGGIO 2007. PIAGGIO® AND VESPA® ARE U.S. AND WORLOWIDE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF THE PIAGGIO GROUP OF COMPANIES. OBEY LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY LAWS AND ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET. APPROPRIATE EYEWEAR AND PROPER APPAREL GAS MILEAGE VARIES DEPENDING ON WEIGHT, SPEED. AND RIDING CONDITIONS WATERLOO CHRONICLE + Wednesday, March 19, 2008 + 25