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At right: From left to right - Chris

Minor, Manager of Planning and

Dispatch (and Chamber director);

Steve Baker, President; and Steve

Jelich, North East District Manager

of Union Gas; Chamber President

Derek Shogren; and Mike Shannon,

Vice President of Union Gas.

Union Gas President Steve Baker

presented “Natural Gas in Ontario’s

Energy Mix” at the January board

meeting.

January 2014

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Union Gas representatives were

presenters at the January board

meeting for the Chamber. The

topic was “Natural Gas in On-

tario’s Energy Mix”. This low

cost energy alternative for On-

tario is being expanded with

opportunities to build additional

pipelines from the expansive

shale gas deposits in northern

New York and Michigan. To

view the presentation - CLICK

HERE. Union Gas is owned by

Spectra and provides for 1.4

million customers in Ontario

with 67,000 kms of pipeline.

Unlike most utilities, they pay

almost $63 million in property

taxes across the province.

Union Gas employs 2,200 and

operates the largest integrated

underground storage complex in

Canada called the Dawn Hub.

When people speak of high

energy costs, they are usually

speaking of electricity. With the

business concerns of the increas-

ing energy costs in Ontario and

our inability to compete with our

neighbours in other provinces

and northern states, natural gas

could potentially be a very

viable and stable option. Oppor-

tunities include: connecting new

rural and remote communities;

power generation; utilizing more

natural gas for transportation;

industrial uses; and energy for

mining opportunities in North-

ern Ontario.

Union Gas infrastructure is one

of the best in North America.

President Shogren offered a

huge Congratulations to the

World Ringette Organizers and

volunteers on the 50th Anniver-

sary World Championships held

over the holidays. It was fantas-

tic to see the international and

varsity teams here in the birth-

place of Ringette. Over 40

games were played in the five

days which utilize all our ice and

we even saw a Battalion game

snuck in between. Thanks to the

Jacks family for their support.

President Shogren also took the

opportunity at the January board

meeting to provide congratula-

tions to Mark King as he moves

on to City Council as of January

20th. Mark started with the

Chamber board in 2002 and then

took a two year hiatus coming

back in 2005, he then became

the President in 2006 and 2007

and remained on the board to

this day, so for just over 10

years of volunteer service to the

Chamber. President Shogren

expressed that it has been a great

honour and pleasure working

with Mark on the Chamber

board and some of the highlights

included Mark’s tenure as the

Chair of the Government Affairs

committee as well as his two

year term as President. Presi-

dent Shogren stated “as many of

you know, Mark’s dad Don was

an alderman for many years with

the township of Widdifield and

then through the amalgamation

with the City of North Bay.

Mark, I can honestly say that

your dad would be damn

proud!” On becoming a coun-

cillor, Mark will now have to

tender his resignation from the

Chamber board, as part of the

procedural bylaws.

President Shogren noted that

City Council recently approved

their budget for 2014. He gave

credit to the current council for

bringing the budget increase

down to 1.57% for 2014. He

noted there were items put

forward by the Chamber in the

pre-budget presentation to

council and while some were

not proven in the budget, many

items were taken into considera-

tion. President Shogren thanked

the Executive Director Patti Carr

who attended all the City budget

committee meetings on behalf of

the Chamber. These meetings

were long hours and afforded

the Chamber a deeper look and

explanation into the budget.

NOTES FROM JANUARY’S BOARD MEETING

IN THIS ISSUE Natural Gas in

Ontario’s Energy Mix Member Crawls? Open House at Lion’s

Gate Wellness - Jan 18 North Bay Newcomers

Network 3rd Annual Members Breakfast - January 21

2014 Board of Directors

Executive:

President Derek Shogren

Vice President Jake Lacourse

Vice President Steve Dreany

Vice President Mandy Strang

Past President John Strang

Treasurer Charles Elliott

Executive Director Patti Carr

Directors:

Tanya Bedard

Karen Chamberlain

Gisele Cousineau

Paul Daigle

Carrie Delongchamp-Robinson

Brad Gavan

Anna Iati

Mark King

Lucie Laperriere

Chris Minor

Sharon Mosley-Williams

Darren Patey

Cliff Pilon

Susan Ray

Peter Rooney

Kyle Selle

Denise Sherritt

Irene Smit

Crystal Thompson

Kelly Wallace

Staff:

Sue Adams, Executive Assistant

Genevieve Small,

Membership Sales & Services

Kimberley Lyon, Museum

Director

Carol Porter, Get Trained

Workers - Nipissing Coordinator

North Bay & District

Chamber of Commerce

1375 Seymour Street

North Bay, ON P1B 9V6

Tel: 705-472-8480

Fax: 705-472-8027 E-mail: nbcc@northbaychamber.com

Website: www.northbaychamber.com

CHAMBER NEWS

is a publication of the North

Bay and District Chamber of

Commerce. Advertisements and

the views expressed herein are

not necessarily endorsed by the

Chamber, its Board of Directors,

staff or its membership.

C H A M B E R N E W S

‘Member Crawl’ Opportunities!

The Board of Directors, along with the

Membership Committee, of the North Bay &

District Chamber of Commerce is looking for

businesses to tour to get a better knowledge

of the different sectors in our region.

If you have 30 minutes - 1 hour to provide a

tour of your operations, we would love to visit

your location and discover more ways in

which we, your Chamber of Commerce,

can better serve you, our members!

Contact the Chamber Office today, 705.472.8480

to speak with Genevieve about how this

opportunity can benefit you, and to set up a

‘Member Crawl’!

Or Click Here to

email.

The 'Celebration of Marriage' is back!

This year there will be a special afternoon at the Capitol Centre on

Sunday, February 16th, 2014 from 2-4 pm.

Back by popular demand will be entertainment by 'Elvis', along with

Amy and Christopher Wallace who recently had three standing ova-

tions at the Davedi Club.

Buy tickets for your parents and yourselves. The Perfect Valentines

Day Gift for your parent or parents. Widows and widowers are

very welcome. Proceeds will go to The Heart and Stroke

Foundation.

Tickets are $15 each and are available at the Capitol Centre.

COOPER APPLIANCES

Voting Member: Robert Cooper

42 Riverbend Road

North Bay, ON P1B 8Z4

Phone: 705-499-3228

Website: www.cooperappliances.ca

* Appliance service, warranty authorized

service centre

HUSH LASER & ESTHETICS

Voting Member: Sophea Wellard

423 Main Street West

Phone: 705-478-8744

Website: www.hushesthetics.ca

* Esthetics studio focuses on laser

hair removal and high end services

and products.

HUTCHISON INSURANCE

SERVICES LTD.

Voting Member: Timothy R. Hutchison

420 Main Street East

North Bay, ON P1B 1B5

Phone: 705-475-0001

Fax: 705-475-0011

Website: www.hutchisonins.com

* Full Service General and Life Insur-

ance Broker (all classes of insurance)

NORTH BAY BATTALION

HOCKEY CLUB LTD.

Voting Member: Mike Griffin

100 Chippewa Street West

North Bay, ON P1B 6G2

Phone: 705-495-8603, ext. 2700

Website: battalionhockey.com

* OHL Hockey Club

SHELDON FORGETTE

Voting Member: Sheldon Forgette

6B Milford Crescent, Suite 1

North Bay, ON P1A 1M3

Phone: 705-845-0714

Website: www.sheldonforgette.ca

* Rental Property / Property Services /

Computer Services

A warm welcome to our NewMembers

Esso Business Card Program 3.5 cent per litre discount

To apply or if you have any questions, simply contact the

Chamber office at (705) 472-8480 or go to

http://www.essofleetoffers.com/CHAMBER/home.php

**Please note that this is

NOT a Member-2-Member discount.

Chamber members must apply for an Esso

Business Card to qualify for the savings.**

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This year’s dinner will

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If you have an employment

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BDO CANADA LTD.

Voting Member: Mark Cooper, CIRP

101 McIntyre Street West, Suite 301

North Bay, ON P1B 2Y5

Phone: 705-495-2000 Fax: 705-495-2001

Website: www.northbaymoneyproblems.com

Facebook: /pages/North-Bay-BDO-Debt-

Help/122078234602030

Description: BDO Canada are your local debt

help professionals with more Canadians turning

to BDO than any other firm (Source: OSB) for

help taking control of their debt problems.

Change Note: New Facebook page

BLUEWAVE ENERGY

Voting Member: Roger Menard

100 Lillian Avenue

North Bay, ON P1A 0G1

Phone: 705-472-5440 Fax: 705-495-2855

Website: www.bluewaveenergy.ca

Description: Bluewave Energy is the largest

branded distributor of Shell Fuels and Lubri-

cants in North America. We supply furnace

oil; clear and dyed diesel; gasoline, heavy fuel;

lubricants; Cardlock self-serve dispensers and

install bulk tanks and pumps.

Change Note: New voting member, address,

and description

BRUMAN CONSTRUCTION INC.

Voting Member: Terry Desmarais

1141 Carmichael Drive, PO Box 1153

North Bay, ON P1B 8K4

Phone: 705-476-2513 Fax: 705-476-2296

Website: www.brumanconstruction.ca

Description: Heavy construction, excavation,

blasting and demolition, commercial snow

removal, and aggregate sales.

Change Note: New website

COLLINS BARROW, SUDBURY -

NIPISSING LLP/SRL

Voting Member: Francois Roberge CGA, LPA

1850 Bond Street, Unit A

Phone: 705-494-9336 Fax: 705-494-8783

Website: www.collinsbarrow.com

Description: Chartered Professional

Accountants

Change Note: Updated description

Member Updates EVANS BERTRAND HILL WHEELER

ARCHITECTURE INC.

Voting Member: Ian Hill

528 Cassells Street

North Bay, ON P1B 3Z7

Phone: 705-472-0980 Fax: 705-472-2486

Website: www.ebhwarchitecture.ca

Description: Architects, planners, interior de-

sign, master planning studies

Change Note: New voting member

GLENN CUNDARI

Voting Member: Glenn Cundari

156 Massey Drive

North Bay, ON P1A 4G5

Phone: 705-492-2152 Fax: 705-494-7832

Twitter: @glenncundari

Description: Independent

Change Note: New Twitter account

HILLTOP DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC

Voting Member: Chantal Pannell

423-101 Worthington Street

Phone/Fax: 705-478-8584

Website: www.hilltopdentalhygieneclinic.com

Facebook: facebook.com/166661303401869

Description: Accessible oral hygiene care in

a modern, comfortable and relaxing setting.

Dental cleaning/polishing, oral cancer screen-

ing, periodontal assessment, referrals to den-

tists and other health professionals, whitening,

and more! Senior rate. Service en francais.

Change Note: Address update

K & T PORT-A-JOHN LTD.

Voting Member: Troy Seguin

P.O. Box 750

Callander, ON P0H 1H0

Phone: 705-476-5311 Fax: 705-752-5453

Website: www.ktportajohn.ca

Description: Rental of Portable Toilets for

construction sites, weddings, parties and large

events, pumping of septic tanks, trailers, boats

Change Note: Voting member & description

LORI'S TRAILER SALES

Voting Member: Lori Ricci

1971 Bond Street

Phone: 705-478-8097 Fax: 705-478-0566

Website: www.loristrailersales.com

Description: Sales of Trailer Parts and

Accessories/Used Trailers/Campers; Exciting

news: added remolded & recycled passenger

& light truck tires, all season/winter, made in

Canada for us Canadians.

Change Note: Description Update

MARINA POINT - AUTUMNWOOD

MATURE LIFESTYLE

COMMUNITIES

Voting Member: Becky Bosselle

225 Oak Street West

North Bay, ON P1B 0A9

Phone: 705-474-9494 Ext. 820

Fax: 705-474-9467

Website: www.autumnwood.ca

Description: Marina Point meets the

changing needs and diverse preference

of today's older adult. Includes 83

independent living with full service suites,

as well as 40 independent living apartments

with service (housekeeping and emergency

assist), all rentals.

NORTH BAY FOOD BANK

Voting Member: Amber Livingstone

101 Worthington Street East, P.O. Box 1

Phone: 705-495-3290 Fax: 705-495-0413

Website: www.nbayfoodbank.wix.com/

north-bay-food-bank

Facebook: /NorthBayFoodBank

Description: Provide Food and Supplies

to those in need.

Change Note: New website

NORTH BAY RECOVERY HOME

Voting Member: Wendy Prieur

393 Oak Street West

North Bay, ON P1B 2T2

Phone: 705-472-2873 Ext. 215

Fax: 705-472-6442

Website: www.nbrh.org

Facebook: /pages/North-Bay-Recovery-

Home/168793049942396

Description: Recovery Home

ONTARIO NORTHLAND/ONTERA

Voting Member: Rebecca McGlynn

555 Oak Street East

North Bay, ON P1B 8L3

Phone: 705-472-4500 Fax: 705-472-1695

Website: www.ontarionorthland.ca

Twitter: @OntNorthland

Description: Telecommunications/

Transportation/Refurbishment, Ontera

website: www.ontera.ca

PRICE ADVERTISING INC.

Voting Member: Tom Withers

215 Allison's Point Road

Huntsville, ON P1H 1B5

Phone: 705-474-7474 Fax: 866-591-7444

Website: www.PriceAd.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/PriceAdInc

Description: Are you looking for simple,

effective and affordable advertising? Then

call Price Advertising to learn more about

the power of billboard advertising. With

over 350 billboards we can deliver real

results in North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins,

Muskoka and the rest of Northern Ontario.

Change Note: New phone number

PROFESSIONS NORTH

Voting Member: Martin Giguere

128 Larch Street, Suite 601

Sudbury, ON P3E 5J8

Phone: 705-222-1766 ext 2

Fax: 705-222-3766

Website: www.professionsnorth.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/

professions.nord

Twitter: @ProfessionsNord

Description: Professions North/Nord (PNN)

helps Northern employers benefit from

the skills and wealth of experience of interna-

tionally trained professionals living here in

Ontario. By working with PNN, employers

have access to pre-screened candidates with

only the best qualifications to answer their

workforce needs, and at no cost.

SEPTIVAC SERVICE

Voting Member: Troy Seguin

P.O. Box 750

Callander, ON P0H 1H0

Phone: 705-476-5311 Fax: 705-752-5453

Website: www.ktportajohn.ca

Description: Pumping of septic tanks &

minor repairs

SYMETRICS

Voting Member: John Davis

510 Main Street East

North Bay, ON P1B 1B8

Phone: 705-497-1975 Fax: 705-497-8556

Website: www.symetricsonline.com

Description: Institute for Integrated Physical

Rehabilitation, physiotherapy, chiropractic,

massage therapy, fitfore golf, intramuscular

stimulation, functional movement screen,

urban poling, vestibular rehabilitation,

intramuscular manual therapy

Change Note: Description update

Member Updates continued…. THE DATA GROUP OF COMPANIES

Voting Member: Tom Tucker

207-1399 Hammond Street

North Bay, ON P1B 2J2

Phone: 705-494-7210 Fax: 705-472-9663

Website: www.datagroup.ca

Description: Integrated Document Manage-

ment - Business & Marketing Communication

Solutions - Printing - Billing Solutions

(Electronic or print) - Digital Archiving

(Records) - Bar Code Systems & Equipment

Change Note: Updated description

TRANQUILITY SPA

Voting Member: Brigitte McLean

60 Champlain Street, Suite 103

North Bay, ON P1B 7M4

Phone: 705-478-8772

Website: www.tranquilityspanorthbay.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/

TranquilitySpaNorthBay

Description: Spa Services, & specialty

services such as: microdermabrasion, anti-

aging treatments, non-surgical face-lift,

advanced footcare & electrolysis

VAN'S DELIVERY, MOVING AND

STORAGE LTD.

Voting Member: Paul Stickle

352 McIntyre Street East

North Bay, ON P1B 1C8

Phone: 705-474-5870 Fax: 705-474-4701

Website: www.vansmoving.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Vans-

Delivery-Moving-Storage/149833125058950

Description: Furniture moving, delivery,

heated indoor storage units, self storage, and

outdoor for boats & RV's, also container

storage at your location or our yard. Sea

container for sale

ZORBA'S GRILL - GREEK ITALIAN

EATERY

Voting Member: Mitch Kolios

540 Lakeshore Drive

North Bay, ON P1A 2E6

Phone: 705-223-3333

Website: www.zorbasgrill.ca

Twitter: @zorbasgrill

Description: Greek Italian eatery.

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Please ensure all your staff have the Member-2-

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Please provide them with the QR code so they can

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HeartZap Services

20% off regular pricing for Workplace First Aid and CPR/AED Training Programs, 15%

off regular pricing for first aid kits and supplies.

Phone: 705-494-8488

Email: info@heartzap.ca

Web: www.heartzap.ca

CAA Auto Club and Travel Agency Special preferred membership rate for members of the Chamber.

Contact: Judie Pigeau

Phone: 705-474-8230

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