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ity, but if it’s going to gain some momentum
with the staff as well, then we’ll fund it,” said
Houston. “I’m proud to say that most of the
charities we work with are because employees
have taken the initiative to work with the char-
ity based on a personal conviction. If it means
something to our employees then it means
something to Lakeside as a whole. We support
each other and this type of involvement is an-
other way that this support is demonstrated”
The company recently opened a new facility
in Mississauga that is 50 per cent bigger than
its previous headquarters.
Lakeside’s new facility is also one of its most
monumental projects in its history. The com-
pany decided to start from scratch when it
outgrew its previous location. The design of
the new facility is one that is attractive to both
customers and employees alike. The concept
incorporates natural light with lower furniture
and workstations that allow for better commu-
