POINTE CLAIRE, QC, Sept. 25 /CNW/ - Scotiabank has literally hit the road
in a specially-equipped RV to deliver information, advice and tools to small
business owners across the country to help them grow their businesses to the
next level. The RV tour was officially launched in Vancouver on June 3rd and
is making a stop in Pointe Claire on October 2nd to join local Scotiabank
Small Business advisors as they meet with small business owners to identify
strategies to grow their businesses.What:   10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
            Interview/Photo Opportunity - Scotiabank Small Business Experts
            Fairview Center, 6815 Trans Canada Hwy., Pointe Claire, Que

            The Scotiabank 'Get Growing to a Million' RV will be at the above
            location and open to interested local small business owners.
            Scotiabank Small Business Advisors will be on hand to speak with
            media about the challenges small business owners are facing in
            today's economy and are able to offer expert advice on all
            aspects of small business from start up planning to sales and
            marketing for growth. They also have great stories to share of
            small business owners they have met while travelling across the
            country.

            10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
            Interview/Photo Opportunity - Pointe Claire Small Business Owner
            Dr. Spooner, Cat Veterinarian
            Fairview Center, 6815 Trans Canada Hwy., Pointe Claire, Que

            Meet Dr. Spooner, veterinarian to Pointe Claire's cat population.
            Dr. Spooner will join the 'Get Growing to a Million' tour team
            and be available to speak to media about her unique and highly
            successful practice.

            Dr. Spooner's clinic offers surgery, radiology, dentistry,
            laboratory analysis and specialized food - just for cats!Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and
Canada's most international bank. With more than 60,000 employees, Scotiabank
Group and its affiliates serve approximately 12.5 million customers in some 50
countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a diverse range of products and
services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking.
With $462 billion in assets (as at July 31, 2008), Scotiabank trades on the
Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit
www.scotiabank.com.