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.
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