-  Join TD Canada Trust and guests for an interactive webinar workshop,
       featuring insight into the government procurement process for
       businesses across Canada.

    TORONTO, Aug. 11 /CNW/ - For business owners and operators looking for
ways to grow their business, doing business with the government may be
something to consider exploring. On August 18, TD Canada Trust Small Business
Banking will host its third interactive and live webinar workshop on
www.tdcanadatrust.com/govtprocurement2, with a focus on government
procurement.
    "How to do Business with the Government" will include an interactive Q&A
session with Moe Somani, President & CEO, SOHO Business Group, and Menelaos
(Manny) Argiropoulos, Chief, Small Medium Enterprise Stakeholder Engagement,
Public Works and Government Services Canada. Topics will include various
sourcing and selection methods, as well as insight into how to get started,
search for opportunities and respond to bids.
    "The number of people who tuned in to our last webinar on Government
Grants more than doubled from our Cash Flow webinar back in April, which isn't
surprising because our customers are telling us that they're looking for new
ways to grow their businesses," says Christine Morris, Vice President,
Business Banking, TD Canada Trust. "There are good opportunities to do
business with the government as a supplier or buyer. We want to help people
determine if their business is a good match and help them make sense of what
opportunities are out there. We'll also share practical tips about how to
effectively market your business to the government."

    Reasons to attend:

    -  Learn how to become a supplier to the Government of Canada
    -  Get tips on how to market to the federal government
    -  Learn how to bid on government purchases
    -  Find out how the Government of Canada does its buying

    This webinar will cover:

    -  Things you should know about doing business with the government.
    -  Live question and answer session

    For more information or to sign up for the webinar workshop visit
www.tdcanadatrust.com/govtprocurement2.
    To contact a TD Small Business Advisor visit a branch or call
1-866-222-3456.

    About TD Bank Financial Group

    The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as
TD Bank Financial Group. TD Bank Financial Group is the sixth largest bank in
North America by branches and serves approximately 17 million customers in
four key businesses operating in a number of locations in key financial
centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including
TD Canada Trust and TD Insurance; Wealth Management, including TD Waterhouse
and an investment in TD Ameritrade; U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking
through TD Banknorth and TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank; and
Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD Bank Financial Group also ranks
among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 5.5
million online customers. TD Bank Financial Group had $575 billion in assets
on April 30, 2009. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on
the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

For further information: Erin Baldwin, TDBFG, Media Relations, (416)
308-4061