Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Tuesday E-mail - November 23, 2010
What Is The Chamber Doing For You?
Business After Hours
Thank you to Hidden Bay Leadership Camp for hosting our last Business After Hours Event. A wonderful time was had by all at the high tea enjoying the delicious spread put out by their chef Sabine Kosalka. It was great to see the facilities and all they have to offer our community.
Our next Business After Hours event is on December 8th at Dunn’s Parry Sound Self Storage, Parry Sound’s newest indoor self storage facility. Meet, greet and network with other Chamber members while enjoying some snacks and beverages.
Please RSVP to Kathy at the Chamber office, (705) 746-4213 or kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose. Open to all Parry Sound Area Businesses this event will teach you about using social media effectively to create a return on investment and put people through your businesses doors.
Brought to you by a partnership between the Chamber, Georgian Bay Country Tourism and the Georgian Bay Women’s Network.
Please see the November 5th blog post for further information. To RSVP please contact the Chamber at (705) 746-4213 or kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca.
Registration is free but we encourage all attendees to bring a unwrapped gift for the Salvation Army Christmas Drive.
E-commerce Event (February)
In the following blog you will find information on a seminar we are currently planning to run with the Business Centre in February. The topic will be E-commerce. We are looking for feedback on what aspects of E-commerce you wish to learn more about. Please see the following blog post for further information on the Seminar and send your feedback to Jessie at the
Chamber: jessie@parrysoundchamber.ca or call (705) 746-4213.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Window Clings
Becoming a member of the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce you also become a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC).
We have recently received 2011 OCC member window clings. If you are a member of the Chamber and would like to receive a OCC window Cling for your business please stop by and see us at the Chamber office, 70 Church Street, Parry Sound.
Chamber Happenings:
Membership Survey:
Thank you to our members for taking the time to respond to our latest survey regarding changing the number of communication emails you receive from us.
The response was pretty well unanimous in that you only want to receive one email a week from us as in the past. We’ll be refreshing the look of the Tuesday email and will continue to ensure that you have the latest information on what the Chamber, our members and the community is doing.
In regards to attaching flyers the response was less so we’ll take the information to the Membership Committee for review and will advise once policies have been put into place.
Thanks to all for responding and you’ll be seeing future survey requests in the future.
Chamber Logo
We encourage each Chamber member to add our logo onto their website and any promotional materials. This is a sign of not only strength by belonging to a Chamber but also solidarity with
your fellow members.
If you would like to use our logo please e-mail jessie@parrysoundchamber.ca
Chamber Annual General Meeting
The Chamber’s Annual General Meeting will be held on January 10th, 2011 at 5:00pm at the West Parry Sound District Museum. We encourage all members to attend this meeting.
Upcoming Business Workshops & Seminars
Women in Business Lunch
Are you a woman in business looking for great ideas? Join Barb Kerr, CFP for lunch to hear business tips & ideas to grow your business. Network with others sharing their successful business experiences!
When: Tuesday November 30th
11:30 AM – 1 PM
Where: Wellingtons Pub & Grill
Cost: $11.95 (plus tax and gratuity)
Reserve a spot for you and a friend with Barb or Kathy at (705) 746-8753 or email barb.kerr@investorsgroup.com
Georgian Bay Women’s Network Dinner & Guest Speaker
The Georgian Bay Women’s Network invites local women to join them for a festive Christmas Dinner and presentation from Leslie Bradford on ‘Ego In The Workplace’.
When: Thursday December 9th, 2010 - 5:30pm
Where: Wellington’s Banquet Room
RSVP to Susan Tait at susan@cbdc.parrysound.on.ca or (705) 746-4455.
Business After Hours
Thank you to Hidden Bay Leadership Camp for hosting our last Business After Hours Event. A wonderful time was had by all at the high tea enjoying the delicious spread put out by their chef Sabine Kosalka. It was great to see the facilities and all they have to offer our community.
Our next Business After Hours event is on December 8th at Dunn’s Parry Sound Self Storage, Parry Sound’s newest indoor self storage facility. Meet, greet and network with other Chamber members while enjoying some snacks and beverages.
Please RSVP to Kathy at the Chamber office, (705) 746-4213 or kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose. Open to all Parry Sound Area Businesses this event will teach you about using social media effectively to create a return on investment and put people through your businesses doors.
Brought to you by a partnership between the Chamber, Georgian Bay Country Tourism and the Georgian Bay Women’s Network.
Please see the November 5th blog post for further information. To RSVP please contact the Chamber at (705) 746-4213 or kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca.
Registration is free but we encourage all attendees to bring a unwrapped gift for the Salvation Army Christmas Drive.
E-commerce Event (February)
In the following blog you will find information on a seminar we are currently planning to run with the Business Centre in February. The topic will be E-commerce. We are looking for feedback on what aspects of E-commerce you wish to learn more about. Please see the following blog post for further information on the Seminar and send your feedback to Jessie at the
Chamber: jessie@parrysoundchamber.ca or call (705) 746-4213.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Window Clings
Becoming a member of the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce you also become a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC).
We have recently received 2011 OCC member window clings. If you are a member of the Chamber and would like to receive a OCC window Cling for your business please stop by and see us at the Chamber office, 70 Church Street, Parry Sound.
Chamber Happenings:
Membership Survey:
Thank you to our members for taking the time to respond to our latest survey regarding changing the number of communication emails you receive from us.
The response was pretty well unanimous in that you only want to receive one email a week from us as in the past. We’ll be refreshing the look of the Tuesday email and will continue to ensure that you have the latest information on what the Chamber, our members and the community is doing.
In regards to attaching flyers the response was less so we’ll take the information to the Membership Committee for review and will advise once policies have been put into place.
Thanks to all for responding and you’ll be seeing future survey requests in the future.
Chamber Logo
We encourage each Chamber member to add our logo onto their website and any promotional materials. This is a sign of not only strength by belonging to a Chamber but also solidarity with
your fellow members.
If you would like to use our logo please e-mail jessie@parrysoundchamber.ca
Chamber Annual General Meeting
The Chamber’s Annual General Meeting will be held on January 10th, 2011 at 5:00pm at the West Parry Sound District Museum. We encourage all members to attend this meeting.
Upcoming Business Workshops & Seminars
Women in Business Lunch
Are you a woman in business looking for great ideas? Join Barb Kerr, CFP for lunch to hear business tips & ideas to grow your business. Network with others sharing their successful business experiences!
When: Tuesday November 30th
11:30 AM – 1 PM
Where: Wellingtons Pub & Grill
Cost: $11.95 (plus tax and gratuity)
Reserve a spot for you and a friend with Barb or Kathy at (705) 746-8753 or email barb.kerr@investorsgroup.com
Georgian Bay Women’s Network Dinner & Guest Speaker
The Georgian Bay Women’s Network invites local women to join them for a festive Christmas Dinner and presentation from Leslie Bradford on ‘Ego In The Workplace’.
When: Thursday December 9th, 2010 - 5:30pm
Where: Wellington’s Banquet Room
RSVP to Susan Tait at susan@cbdc.parrysound.on.ca or (705) 746-4455.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tuesday E-mail - November 16, 2010
What Is The Chamber Doing For You?
Upcoming Business After Hours
Join Hidden Bay Leadership camp this Wednesday November 17th for a ‘High Tea’. Chef Sabine Kosalka will be presenting a selections of teas, English sweets and sandwiches.
Please RSVP to Kathy at the Chamber office, kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or (705) 746-4213.
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose. Open to all Parry Sound Area Businesses this event will teach you about using social media effectively to create a return on investment and put people through your businesses doors.
Where: The Charles W. Stockey Centre
When: December 1, 2010
Registration: 8:30am
Event Start: 9:00am
Event End: Noon
Cost: Free, RSVP required
To RSVP or for more information please contact the Chamber at (705) 746-4213 or kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca
Brought to you in partnership with Georgian Bay Country Tourism and the Georgian Bay Womens Network. This event is funded in part by Parry Sound Area Community Business and Development Centre in support of economic development in West Parry Sound and by the Business Centre - Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.
OCC Window Clings
As a member of the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce you are also a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The OCC is a governing body which advocates on behalf of Chambers who belong to their association. This supports business in Ontario with issues regarding proposed changes in both the Federal and Provincial legislatures on behalf of business.
If you’re interested in receiving a 2011 window/door decal please contact Jessie in the office and we’ll gladly include one with your 2011 membership.
Chamber Happenings:
Reminder for feedback on Chamber E-mails
On Friday November 12th you were sent a e-mail requesting feedback on the format in which these e-mails are sent. A reminder to share your thoughts on how you would like to receive future communications from us.
Upcoming Business Workshops & Seminars
PARO Workshops - November 24
Contact North and PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise have teamed up to offer workshops every Wednesday in October. The sessions are available free of charge and open to all Parry Sound and area residents (both men and women) though Contact North distance education delivery system.
The Contact North Center is located at 60 James Street, suite 201. Please register by e-mailing : buildingbridges@paro.ca.
Developing Your Marketing and Advertising Strategy
November 24, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
with Lisa Vescio, PARO Centre
• Developing a Business Action Plan to reach your goals
• Defining measurable goals
• Prioritizing and setting target dates
• Measuring and evaluating progress
Brainstorming for Marketing
November 24, 2010 - 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
with Marcia Arpin, All the Daze
• Brainstorming exercises
• Collective energies and shared conversation gets results
• Share your ideas and generate ideas to market your business or yourself
What’s Happening in our community
Business & Employment Standards
Your business & Employment Standards are you following the rules? The Ministry of Labour has put out a excellent workbook for employers on complying with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) This workbook will assist you in human resources items such as Hours of Work, Record Keeping and Payment of Wages.
The workbook can be found at:
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pdf/esworkbook.pdf
What’s Happening With Our Members?
Near North Recreation Open House & Fundraising BBQ
Near North Recreation’s second annual Open House and BBQ will be held on Saturday November 20th. All proceeds raised from the BBQ will be donated to the WPSHC ‘support the Girls” foundation. Food and staff for the BBQ has been donated by Parry Sound Sobey’s.
Visit www.nearnorthrecreation.ca for directions.
North of Muskoka Embroidery
North of Muskoka Embroidery has moved to a new location at 42 James Street, downtown Parry Sound. Their new phone number is (705) 746-5565. Congratulations on your move!
AVIVA Fund - Final Round
The final round of voting for the AVIVA Community Fund has begun, two of our members RISE and Sail Parry Sound are participating in this contest. To learn more and vote for our local service groups visit: www.avivacommunityfund.org
Edward Jones - Top 50 Best Employers Award
Congratulations to Edward Jones for ranking among the Top 50 Best Employers In Canada. Local chamber member Glendon MacGregor and staff are excited and proud about receiving this award as a part of the Edward Jones company.
Upcoming Business After Hours
Join Hidden Bay Leadership camp this Wednesday November 17th for a ‘High Tea’. Chef Sabine Kosalka will be presenting a selections of teas, English sweets and sandwiches.
Please RSVP to Kathy at the Chamber office, kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or (705) 746-4213.
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose. Open to all Parry Sound Area Businesses this event will teach you about using social media effectively to create a return on investment and put people through your businesses doors.
Where: The Charles W. Stockey Centre
When: December 1, 2010
Registration: 8:30am
Event Start: 9:00am
Event End: Noon
Cost: Free, RSVP required
To RSVP or for more information please contact the Chamber at (705) 746-4213 or kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca
Brought to you in partnership with Georgian Bay Country Tourism and the Georgian Bay Womens Network. This event is funded in part by Parry Sound Area Community Business and Development Centre in support of economic development in West Parry Sound and by the Business Centre - Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.
OCC Window Clings
As a member of the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce you are also a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The OCC is a governing body which advocates on behalf of Chambers who belong to their association. This supports business in Ontario with issues regarding proposed changes in both the Federal and Provincial legislatures on behalf of business.
If you’re interested in receiving a 2011 window/door decal please contact Jessie in the office and we’ll gladly include one with your 2011 membership.
Chamber Happenings:
Reminder for feedback on Chamber E-mails
On Friday November 12th you were sent a e-mail requesting feedback on the format in which these e-mails are sent. A reminder to share your thoughts on how you would like to receive future communications from us.
Upcoming Business Workshops & Seminars
PARO Workshops - November 24
Contact North and PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise have teamed up to offer workshops every Wednesday in October. The sessions are available free of charge and open to all Parry Sound and area residents (both men and women) though Contact North distance education delivery system.
The Contact North Center is located at 60 James Street, suite 201. Please register by e-mailing : buildingbridges@paro.ca.
Developing Your Marketing and Advertising Strategy
November 24, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
with Lisa Vescio, PARO Centre
• Developing a Business Action Plan to reach your goals
• Defining measurable goals
• Prioritizing and setting target dates
• Measuring and evaluating progress
Brainstorming for Marketing
November 24, 2010 - 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
with Marcia Arpin, All the Daze
• Brainstorming exercises
• Collective energies and shared conversation gets results
• Share your ideas and generate ideas to market your business or yourself
What’s Happening in our community
Business & Employment Standards
Your business & Employment Standards are you following the rules? The Ministry of Labour has put out a excellent workbook for employers on complying with the Employment Standards Act (ESA) This workbook will assist you in human resources items such as Hours of Work, Record Keeping and Payment of Wages.
The workbook can be found at:
http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/es/pdf/esworkbook.pdf
What’s Happening With Our Members?
Near North Recreation Open House & Fundraising BBQ
Near North Recreation’s second annual Open House and BBQ will be held on Saturday November 20th. All proceeds raised from the BBQ will be donated to the WPSHC ‘support the Girls” foundation. Food and staff for the BBQ has been donated by Parry Sound Sobey’s.
Visit www.nearnorthrecreation.ca for directions.
North of Muskoka Embroidery
North of Muskoka Embroidery has moved to a new location at 42 James Street, downtown Parry Sound. Their new phone number is (705) 746-5565. Congratulations on your move!
AVIVA Fund - Final Round
The final round of voting for the AVIVA Community Fund has begun, two of our members RISE and Sail Parry Sound are participating in this contest. To learn more and vote for our local service groups visit: www.avivacommunityfund.org
Edward Jones - Top 50 Best Employers Award
Congratulations to Edward Jones for ranking among the Top 50 Best Employers In Canada. Local chamber member Glendon MacGregor and staff are excited and proud about receiving this award as a part of the Edward Jones company.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tuesday E-mail - November 9, 2010
What Is The Chamber Doing For You?
Upcoming Business After Hours
Join Hidden Bay Leadership camp on November 17th for a ‘High Tea’. Chef Sabine Kosalka will be presenting a selections of teas, English sweets and sandwiches.
Please RSVP to Kathy at the Chamber office, kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or (705) 746-4213.
To see pictures from past Business After Hours visit our facebook page by Clicking Here
Complimentary Employers Breakfast
The Chamber is proud to be a partner in this exceptional event. Hosted by the YMCA Parry Sound Employment Service the Employers Breakfast is a great opportunity to learn how our local employment service office supports employers.
November 24th, 2010 at the Bobby Orr Community Centre from 7:30am - 9:30am.
RSVP to the YMCA Employment Service, 60 James Street, Suite 303 Parry Sound angela_kendall@ymca.ca or (705) 746-8480.
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose.
To RSVP please contact the Chamber at (705) 746-4213 or kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca
Please see our previous blog post for the invitation and more information.
Chamber Happenings:
Call for new directors
The Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors currently has director positions open. If you have a passion for local business and want to make a difference for our business community please contact Perry at the Chamber to learn more about this exciting opportunity. (705) 746-4213 or or perry@parrysoundchamber.ca
Chamber AGM
Plans are underway for the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held in December, stay tuned for more details.
Chamber E-mails & Advocacy
In the future the Chamber will be doing two things. First we will be dividing our membership email addresses into “sectors” so that when we have information regarding that sector it will be sent directly to them so you may see more emails in the future. Second, we as a Chamber will be advocating on our members behalf in partnership with area associations, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in order to support your business. A example of this is the REDAC information included below and attached.
If in the future you have an issue that we can assist with please don’t hesitate to contact Perry.
What’s Happening in our community
Remembrance Day
A reminder to all businesses that this Thursday November 11th marks Remembrance Day. For more information on the services happening in our area visit the Chamber event calendar by Clicking Here or contact your local municipal office for further information.
REDAC Apprenticeship Advocacy: Chamber Supported
REDAC, the Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee has requested that we send out the attachment to the Tuesday email in regards to trades. The letter which was attached to the e-mail is available by e-mailing info@parrysoundchamber.ca
The letter from REDAC is advocating a change to the current apprenticeship ratios. If this effects your business would you please print off, complete, sign and send or fax to Kirsten Ledrew at the Town of Parry Sound with address as shown in top right hand corner of the letterhead before November 17, 2010.
What’s Happening With Our Members?
Downtown Business Association Hospitality Store
The DBA once again will be opening a Hospitality Store in Downtown Parry Sound. This seasonal store will wrap you’re Downtown purchases for free. While waiting you can enjoy a Hot Chocolate and popcorn plus enter your name in the Free Draw for your chance to win a gift basket. Located at 28 James St. beside Simply cottage. Opening around November 20th and running until December 23rd. (Store hours and dates will depend on volunteers)
Upcoming Business After Hours
Join Hidden Bay Leadership camp on November 17th for a ‘High Tea’. Chef Sabine Kosalka will be presenting a selections of teas, English sweets and sandwiches.
Please RSVP to Kathy at the Chamber office, kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or (705) 746-4213.
To see pictures from past Business After Hours visit our facebook page by Clicking Here
Complimentary Employers Breakfast
The Chamber is proud to be a partner in this exceptional event. Hosted by the YMCA Parry Sound Employment Service the Employers Breakfast is a great opportunity to learn how our local employment service office supports employers.
November 24th, 2010 at the Bobby Orr Community Centre from 7:30am - 9:30am.
RSVP to the YMCA Employment Service, 60 James Street, Suite 303 Parry Sound angela_kendall@ymca.ca or (705) 746-8480.
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose.
To RSVP please contact the Chamber at (705) 746-4213 or kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca
Please see our previous blog post for the invitation and more information.
Chamber Happenings:
Call for new directors
The Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors currently has director positions open. If you have a passion for local business and want to make a difference for our business community please contact Perry at the Chamber to learn more about this exciting opportunity. (705) 746-4213 or or perry@parrysoundchamber.ca
Chamber AGM
Plans are underway for the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held in December, stay tuned for more details.
Chamber E-mails & Advocacy
In the future the Chamber will be doing two things. First we will be dividing our membership email addresses into “sectors” so that when we have information regarding that sector it will be sent directly to them so you may see more emails in the future. Second, we as a Chamber will be advocating on our members behalf in partnership with area associations, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in order to support your business. A example of this is the REDAC information included below and attached.
If in the future you have an issue that we can assist with please don’t hesitate to contact Perry.
What’s Happening in our community
Remembrance Day
A reminder to all businesses that this Thursday November 11th marks Remembrance Day. For more information on the services happening in our area visit the Chamber event calendar by Clicking Here or contact your local municipal office for further information.
REDAC Apprenticeship Advocacy: Chamber Supported
REDAC, the Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee has requested that we send out the attachment to the Tuesday email in regards to trades. The letter which was attached to the e-mail is available by e-mailing info@parrysoundchamber.ca
The letter from REDAC is advocating a change to the current apprenticeship ratios. If this effects your business would you please print off, complete, sign and send or fax to Kirsten Ledrew at the Town of Parry Sound with address as shown in top right hand corner of the letterhead before November 17, 2010.
What’s Happening With Our Members?
Downtown Business Association Hospitality Store
The DBA once again will be opening a Hospitality Store in Downtown Parry Sound. This seasonal store will wrap you’re Downtown purchases for free. While waiting you can enjoy a Hot Chocolate and popcorn plus enter your name in the Free Draw for your chance to win a gift basket. Located at 28 James St. beside Simply cottage. Opening around November 20th and running until December 23rd. (Store hours and dates will depend on volunteers)
Friday, November 5, 2010
Social Media - Don't Be Left Behind
Social Media - Don't Be Left Behind
Join Georgian Bay Country, Georgian Bay Women’s Network and the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce for a FREE seminar on Social Media for business and learn from Guest Speakers Carl Clift and Jason Fairfield how Social Media and Online Marketing can benefit your business.
December 1, 2010 At the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Registration 8:30am
This is a free event but RSVP is required to kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or (705) 746-4213
Employers Breakfast
Complimentary Employers Breakfast - November 24 from 7:30am - 9:30am at the Bobby Orr Community Center in Parry Sound.Hosted by the YMCA Employment Service com out and learn about:
- Opportunities for employers and candidates to meet through job fairs
- Job matching: offers matching of skills and interest with employment opportunities and an employer's needs.
- Placement and Incentives: Employers may receive financial incentives to provide on-the-job-training. Including apprenticeship training, work experience opportunities and/or skills level/employability assessments and job tests hiring.
- Post employment opportunities
- Support for human resource planning, recruitment and workplace training.
- Outreach to employers to identify job opportunities
- Support to develop workplace/job needs with candidate capabilities
- Matching employer's workplace/job needs with candidate capabilities
- Information sessions on various federal/provincial employment and workplace legislation - workplace safety training, information on accessibility.
RSVP to angela_kendall@ymca.ca or (705) 746-8480
Tuesday E-mail - November 2, 2010
What Is The Chamber Doing For You?
Complimentary Employers Breakfast
The Chamber is proud to be a partner on this exceptional event. Hosted by the YMCA Parry Sound Employment Service the Employers Breakfast is a great opportunity to learn how our local employment service office supports employers.
November 24th, 2010 at the Bobby Orr Community Centre from 7:30am - 9:30am.
Please see the poster in the next blog post for more information on the activities planned and how to RSVP.
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
Brought to you in partnership with Georgian Bay Country Tourism and the Georgian Bay Womens Network we bring you a free seminar, Social Media, don’t be left behind. This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose.
Guest Speakers Carl Clift and Jason Fairfield of Oncor Solutions Inc. will bring you up to speed on social media and how it can benefit your business. Guest speakers at the recent Ontario PGA show conference and regular webinar hosts Carl and Jason’s presentation is not to be missed.
Where: The Charles W. Stockey Centre
When: December 1, 2010
Registration 8:30am
Event Start: 9:00am
Event End: Noon
Cost: Free, RSVP required
To RSVP please e-mail kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or call the Chamber at (705) 746-4213.
This event is funded in part by Parry Sound Area Community Business and Development Centre in support of economic development in West Parry Sound and by the Business Centre - Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.
Upcoming Business After Hours
November 17th - Hidden Bay Leadership Camp
We are currently booking business after hours dates for 2011. If your business is interested in hosting a after hours event please contact Kathy at the Chamber office, kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or (705) 746-4213.
What can we do for you?
The Chamber is always looking for new ideas on how to improve our services to members. Do you have a idea or something you would like to see us doing more of, well let us know! We are always excited to do more for our members so speak up and let us know what we can do for you.
Chamber Happenings:
Complimentary Employers Breakfast
The Chamber is proud to be a partner on this exceptional event. Hosted by the YMCA Parry Sound Employment Service the Employers Breakfast is a great opportunity to learn how our local employment service office supports employers.
November 24th, 2010 at the Bobby Orr Community Centre from 7:30am - 9:30am.
Please see the poster in the next blog post for more information on the activities planned and how to RSVP.
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
Brought to you in partnership with Georgian Bay Country Tourism and the Georgian Bay Womens Network we bring you a free seminar, Social Media, don’t be left behind. This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose.
Guest Speakers Carl Clift and Jason Fairfield of Oncor Solutions Inc. will bring you up to speed on social media and how it can benefit your business. Guest speakers at the recent Ontario PGA show conference and regular webinar hosts Carl and Jason’s presentation is not to be missed.
Where: The Charles W. Stockey Centre
When: December 1, 2010
Registration 8:30am
Event Start: 9:00am
Event End: Noon
Cost: Free, RSVP required
To RSVP please e-mail kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or call the Chamber at (705) 746-4213.
This event is funded in part by Parry Sound Area Community Business and Development Centre in support of economic development in West Parry Sound and by the Business Centre - Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.
Upcoming Business After Hours
November 17th - Hidden Bay Leadership Camp
We are currently booking business after hours dates for 2011. If your business is interested in hosting a after hours event please contact Kathy at the Chamber office, kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or (705) 746-4213.
What can we do for you?
The Chamber is always looking for new ideas on how to improve our services to members. Do you have a idea or something you would like to see us doing more of, well let us know! We are always excited to do more for our members so speak up and let us know what we can do for you.
Chamber Happenings:
The Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors currently has director positions open. If you have a passion for local business and want to make a difference for our business community please contact Perry at the Chamber to learn more about this exciting opportunity. (705) 746-4213 or perry@parrysoundchamber.ca
Chamber AGM
Upcoming Business Workshops & Seminars:
Contact North and PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise have teamed up to offer workshops every Wednesday inNovember. The sessions are available free of charge and open to all Parry Sound and area residents (both men and women) though Contact North distance education delivery system. The Contact North Center is located at 60 James Street, suite 201. Please register by e-mailing : buildingbridges@paro.ca.
Pricing Strategies for Your Business
November 17, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
with Brenda McDougall – PARO Centre
• Importance of pricing and factors overlooked when developing a pricing strategy for your business
• Quality, expertise and image of your business
• Intangible factors and consumer perception and value of Goods and Services
• Establishing price ranges to cover costs, breakeven analysis
The Art of Negotiating
November 17, 2010 - 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
with Barbara Gauthier, PARO Centre
• Aim to achieve a win-win solution that is acceptable to both parties
• Discover how to negotiate with confidence so that everyone feels like a winner
• Getting prepared
What’s Happening With Our Members?
Have you recently made changes to your business, won a award, are you hosting a great event or giving back to our community? We want to share your achievements with all of our members and best of all it’s FREE! Please e-mail your news to jessie@parrysoundchamber.ca or
call (705) 746-4213.
Tuesday E-mail - October 26, 2010
What Is The Chamber Doing For You?
November 17th - Hidden Bay Leadership Camp
We are currently booking business after hours dates for 2011. If your business is interested in hosting a after hours event please contact Kathy at the Chamber office, kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or (705) 746-4213.
Information Updates
Chamber staff are currently making calls to update our members business information. This information will be used for the upcoming printing of our business directory as well as to put customers through to your doors be it through our online business directory, telephone, e-mail or drop in requests for information.
The more we know about your business the better we can promote you, if you are now offering new services or have made changes to your business please be sure to keep us informed.
Social Media, don’t be left behind - Free Seminar, Dec. 1st
Brought to you in partnership with Georgian Bay Country Tourism and the Georgian Bay Womens Network we bring you a free seminar, Social Media, don’t be left behind. This exciting seminar will help your business to better navigate the world of Social Media and Online Marketing with a purpose.
Guest Speakers Carl Clift and Jason Fairfield of Oncor Solutions Inc. will bring you up to speed on social media and how it can benefit your business. Guest speakers at today’s Ontario PGA show conference and regular webinar hosts Carl and Jason’s presentation is not to be missed.
Where: The Charles W. Stockey CentreWhen: December 1, 2010
Registration 8:30am
Event Start: 9:00am
Event End: Noon
Cost: Free, RSVP required
To RSVP please e-mail kathy@parrysoundchamber.ca or call the Chamber at (705) 746-4213.
This event is funded in part by Parry Sound Area Community Business and Development Centre in support of economic development in West Parry Sound and by the Business Centre - Nipissing Parry Sound Inc.
Chamber Happenings:
Green Energy Hub:The Ontario Chamber of Commerce applauds the tremendous efforts of the Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant as it successfully spearheaded the establishment of what is now
Ontario’s Green Energy Hub.
The communities of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk and the Six Nations of the Grand River are joining together to become Ontario’s Green Energy Hub, an initiative led by the Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant.
Ontario’s Green Energy Hub will be a regionally shared, specifically targeted, marketing and economic development strategy that will act as the development organization attracting foreign direct investment to the region. The Minister of Energy Brad Duguid, and other colleagues from Queen’s Park, were recently on hand in Brantford to help launch the grand achievement. Acting regionally will allow the entire area to develop a focused approach to business attraction, one that leans on the strengths of the entire partnership.
On behalf of our members a letter from our president, Andrew Ryeland, has been sent congratulating the Chamber of Commerce Brantford Brant and this is certainly an initiative that we’d like to play a roll in with our area municipalities inclusive of REDAC.
Upcoming Business Workshops & Seminars:
Contact North and PARO workshops
Contact North and PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise have teamed up to offer workshops every Wednesday in October. The sessions are available free of charge and open to all Parry Sound and area residents (both men and women) though Contact North distance education delivery system. The Contact North Center is located at 60 James Street, suite 201. Please register by e-mailing : buildingbridges@paro.ca.
It’s no Act! – Aspire to Hire III
November 3, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
with Bernie Quesnelle – Ontario Ministry of Labour, Employment Standards Act. What you need to know to hire employees in your business and understanding the information in the Ontario Employment Standards Act
• Overview of the Act
• How to get started
• Resources available
What’s Happening in our Community?
College of Trades public consultations
We’d like to advise all our trade members that the provincial governments new apprenticeship regulatory body, the College of Trades, is holding public consultations for setting apprenticeship ratios and designating compulsory trades. Those wishing to participate in the Thunder Bay, Sudbury, or London consultations must register by November 8, 2010.
The deadline for written submissions is November 30,2010.
Written submissions can be e-mailed to: CollegeofTradesImplementationOffice@Ontario.ca
For further information please contact Kelly Pritchard, Policy Analyst, at kellypritchard@occ.on.ca or 416-482-5222 ext. 246.
What’s Happening With Our Members?
Stockey Centre Hosts Ontario Contact
Congratulations to the Charles W. Stockey Centre this week as it hosts Ontario Contact. This exciting, engaging celebration is an opportunity for those working in the touring performing arts sector to come together to network, and to share information in a three-day conference featuring contemporary and classical music, dance, theatre, spoken word, and youth orientated programming.
They will be engaging over 500 artists, presenters, workshop leaders, and various government and arts service agencies in showcase performances, workshops, and an arts industry marketplace. This event will provide a huge benefit to our community during the down time of the year for many businesses and will also be returning in October 2011 a huge kudos to the wonderful Performing Arts Centre our community has to offer.
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