1 January 2014 Chamber News 2013 Year in Review 2013 was an eventful year for the Chamber. With the support of the business community, the Chamber was able to successfully grow the Business Networking Breakfast, The Renfrew Home Show, Newcomers Night, The Community Awards Gala and the Mayors’ Breakfast. 2013 saw the creation of two new and exciting events. The Wolves Den was a tremendous success, showcasing local inven- tors and would-be entrepreneurs from across Renfrew County. Renfrew Taste of the Valley had previously been hosted by the County of Renfrew, but in 2013 the Chamber took over the pro- ject and managed to up it by at least a couple of notches, even in the face of terrible weather the day of the event.! Tammy Logan, the long-time Chamber Manager moved on to an- other local position in May. Change is understandably difficult, but the Chamber Office is running along smoothly. There are many positive and fun events to look forward to in 2014 beginning with the Renfrew Home Show March 21st—23rd , Renfrew Armouries. About Us Since 1908, the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce has been an active, progressive, non -profit, voluntary organization promoting civic, commercial, in- dustrial and tourism for this great community. The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce is a member organi- zation delivering value to our business community with a focus on advocacy, education and net- working. We will be recognized as the Voice of Business for Renfrew and surrounding area, dedicated to working with stakeholders to help our community thrive. Contents: Awards Gala….pg 2 & 3 CASL Webinar … .pg 4 Gov’t Services …... pg 4 Education Ops ..…. pg 5 Winter Activities . ..pg 6 What’s On …...pg 7 & 8 Member Spotlight ..pg 9
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January 2014
Chamber
News
2013 Year in Review 2013 was an eventful year for the Chamber. With the support of the business community, the Chamber was able to successfully grow the Business Networking Breakfast, The Renfrew Home Show, Newcomers Night, The Community Awards Gala and the Mayors’ Breakfast. 2013 saw the creation of two new and exciting events. The Wolves Den was a tremendous success, showcasing local inven-tors and would-be entrepreneurs from across Renfrew County. Renfrew Taste of the Valley had previously been hosted by the County of Renfrew, but in 2013 the Chamber took over the pro-ject and managed to up it by at least a couple of notches, even in the face of terrible weather the day of the event.! Tammy Logan, the long-time Chamber Manager moved on to an-other local position in May. Change is understandably difficult, but the Chamber Office is running along smoothly. There are many positive and fun events to look forward to in 2014 beginning with the Renfrew Home Show March 21st—23rd , Renfrew Armouries.
About Us
Since 1908, the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce has been an active, progressive, non-profit, voluntary organization promoting civic, commercial, in-dustrial and tourism for this great community. The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce is a member organi-zation delivering value to our business community with a focus on advocacy, education and net-working. We will be recognized as the Voice of Business for Renfrew and surrounding area, dedicated to working with stakeholders to help our community thrive.
Contents:
Awards Gala….pg 2 & 3
CASL Webinar … .pg 4
Gov’t Services …... pg 4
Education Ops ..…. pg 5
Winter Activities . ..pg 6
What’s On …...pg 7 & 8
Member Spotlight ..pg 9
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Let’s Applaud Our Local Award Winners Let’s Applaud Our Local Award Winners Let’s Applaud Our Local Award Winners Let’s Applaud Our Local Award Winners
Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce AwardsRenfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce AwardsRenfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce AwardsRenfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce Awards
Barry Breen Insurance 2012 Lifetime Business Achievement Barry Breen Insurance have been involved in the social, cultural and economic life of the community for 37 years until retirement in June 2013. Window displays at the insurance office often promoted local community causes and Barry was known for helping the underprivi-leged and the sick.
myFM — 2012 Outstanding Business of the Year Jon Pole President of myFM is presented with the Outstanding Busi-ness of the Year Award by Dave Lemkay, Executive Director of the Renfrew Industrial Commission. The award is for ingenuity, hard work and entrepreneurship.
Darrell Mooney — Citizen of the Year Darrell Mooney is presented with the Citizen of the Year Award by Chamber President Rob Campbell. Darrell received the award for his numerous volunteer contributions throughout the Renfrew area.
Renfrew Rotary — Community Organization Award Shawn Mosiondz of Best Western Renfrew Inn presents the Award for Organization of the Year to Doug Ryan, President of Renfrew Rotary. Doug stated that the high level of fundraising support in this area is quite humbling for all Rotary members and felt that the award really belongs to the people of Ren-frew.
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Arleigh Prince—Youth of the Year Arleigh Prince was presented the award for Youth of the Year from Paul Murphy of Calabogie Peaks Resort. Arleigh spearheaded a drive for Renfrew and district Food Bank that filled a trailer with food and raised an additional $266. “I’m happy and excited,” she said about receiving the award.
Aikenhead’s Drug Store BIA Inaugural Award for Member of the Year Sheila Kemp and Theresa Hass of Aikenhead’s Drug Store accept the Award from Mel Blimkie and Christina Oullette from the BIA. The title sponsor for the annual and hugely successful Aikenhead’s Hospice Classic golf tournament is also a supporter of numerous community initiatives.
Let’s Applaud Our Local Award Winners Let’s Applaud Our Local Award Winners Let’s Applaud Our Local Award Winners Let’s Applaud Our Local Award Winners
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Tammy Logan — Presidents’ Award Former Chamber Manager Tammy Logan accepts the Presidents’ Award from Rob Campbell who expressed that “her commitment and dedica-tion to the Chamber and this community shone through every single day. Tammy consistently went so far above what any normal employee would do that the Chamber couldn’t help be successful in everything we did.”
Amy Rule — Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year Chosen for this award for her dedica-tion and commitment throughout the year. “I am overwhelmed by the award and the quality of people in Renfrew,” Amy stated after receiving the award presented by Chamber President Rob Campbell.
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News Release Go Online, Not in Line, for Government Services
Ontario Offering More than 40 Services Over the Internet January 3, 2014 10:30 a.m.
Ontario is offering more services online to make it easier and more convenient for families to access important government services, when and where they need them.
With Service Ontario meeting its service guarantee for more than 99 per cent of its online transac-tions, going online is a safe, reliable way to avoid waiting in line and travelling in winter weather.
Whether it's first thing in the morning or late at night after a long day at work, you can check off some items on your to-do list with the online services and resources at ServiceOntario.ca, including:
• Renewing your driver's license • Renewing your license plate sticker • Registering your newborn using the 4-in-1 Newborn Bundle • Changing your address • Getting a used vehicle information package
• Getting a copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate
Offering more government services online is part of the Ontario government's plan to invest in people and help them in their everyday lives.
Webinar Understanding what the new “anti-spam” legislation will mean to you. Everyone seems to have heard about CASL—Canada’s Anti-spam legislation, but few are aware of its implications. CASL will impose significant and unprecedented requirements on businesses to acquire consent in order to send marketing emails and other commercial electronic communications. The regulations have now been published and will take effect July 1, 2014. Join our webinar—to find out what this means for you and your operations. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Council of Canada are partnering to offer this webinar which will save you time, energy and money as you move through compliance with this new regulation. What you’ll learn: • What is a CEM? • What constitutes consent? • How do I get consent? • How do I prove I have consent? • What are the exemptions? • What does this mean for my business? If you engage in any form of electronic marketing, you won’t want to miss this important webinar. For you convenience we have scheduled two dates for members to attend. To register you will need the following code: rcc1 https://retailcouncil.webex.com (cut and paste this link into your browser to register)
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Algonquin College is offering some one night workshops at the new Waterfront Campus in Pembroke that might be very timely for
not-for-profit organizations, foundations or small businesses. These workshops are affordably priced so as to provide some local
professional development opportunities for smaller businesses/organizations.
Grant Proposal Writing 101: http://extraweb.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/courseDetail.aspx?id=BUS7005&
Social Media in Public Relations: http://extraweb.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/courseDetail.aspx?id=BUS7006&
Prezi-The Power of a Great Presentation: http://extraweb.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/courseDetail.aspx?id=DAT7226&
The entire listing of Continuing Education courses being offered this winter at the Pembroke Campus can
be found at this link: http://extraweb.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/default.aspx
The above courses are held in February and March 2014.
Every town and every city is clamoring for attention, looking to attract tourists, busi-
ness, industry, residents, and government funding. What can your municipality do to
stand out above the noise and be heard?
Ian Chadwick (author of Politically Speaking and Digital Connections) offers a guide
to the various tactics, methods, and strategies used in successful marketing, public rela-
tions, branding, promotion, and social media, with source material taken from today’s
hottest websites and bestsellers.
It’s a jungle out there.
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Pull out the balaclava and the long un-
derwear, winter has arrived in the Otta-
wa Valley. As temperatures start to dip
and snow gently settles into the region a
new crop of activities, events and recre-
ational pursuits take shape. As a solo
adventurer, a group enthusiast, or a fam-
ily seeking a staycation, an ideal winter
adventure beckons you to our Valley.
Winter in the Ottawa Valley Ottawa Valley Tourist Association
www.ottawavalley.travel
Winter in the Ottawa Valley provides
outdoor activities such as snowmobil-
ing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing or
snowboarding, tobogganing, skating,
tubing, winter camping, ice fishing,
ice climbing, dog sledding or a ride
on a horse drawn sleigh.
PAN-RC Mission
To support and develop accessible op-portunities for residents and visitors to
integrate physical activity into their daily lives – where they live, play,
learn and work. As a coordinated and collaborative multi-sector network, we
positively contribute to the factors and forces that determine the health of our
communities and all community mem-
bers. We are committed to creating and supporting environments that in-
spire every person’s opportunity for in-creased quality and quantity of physi-
cal activity, regard-less of age, ability,
background or in-come.
PAN-RC Rationale
Physical activity plays a significant role
in the quality of both our physical and mental health. Increases in daily physi-
cal activity have a direct and positive link to our sense of well-being, produc-
tivity, physical and mental health, pri-
mary and secondary health prevention, and rehabilitation. Increasing the
amount of movement in our daily lives, from moderate to vigorous and inci-
dental to purposeful has the capacity to drastically improve our overall well
being and provide our communities with substantially improved health out-
comes.
www.physicalactivitynetwork.ca
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The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA), together with the Township of Whitewater Re-gion and the Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO) are pleased to invite tourism businesses to attend a full-day workshop on Feelings for Retail Service. Facilitated by The Del-phi Group, this workshop specifically focuses on service in retail and hospitality sectors. This acclaimed program achieves a positive transformation in employees by improving self-worth, per-sonal communication skills, awareness of customer needs and focuses on the importance of each individual's contribution. General Workshop Details: -Workshop runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Check in and refresh-ments at 8:30 am. -Complimentary lunch is included and provided by the Township of White-water. -Workbook provided. A detailed program flyer from the Delphi Group is available through www.ohto.ca/events
Space is limited! Register before March 13th to reserve your spot. Cost: $40.00 fee for a single attendee from any one business
Township of Whitewater Region Municipal Office 44 Main StreetCobden, ON Date: Mar 27th, 2014 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Lowering the tax rate levied on small businesses Canada would help improve employment numbers across the country, according to a national association of small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) said dropping the small business tax rate from 11 per cent to nine per cent—starting with a 0.5 per cent decrease this year—would help get the federal government’s job numbers “back on track.”
In a recent pre-budget meeting with federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, the CFIB outlined its wish list of priorities, which includes a lowered tax rate, as well as the retention of the Hiring Credit for Small Business and public sector pension modifications.
“The latest job numbers show how fragile our economy continues to be,” CFIB president Dan Kelly said in a statement. “Small business can be a big part of the solution, but needs government to help create the right environment for growth.”
Introduced in 2011, the Hiring Credit for Small Business is a incentive that gives business owners a tax break equivalent to additional employment insurance that come with new hires.
The program also applies to businesses who boost their workers’ salaries.
The CFIB also asked for “more detail” on how the controversial Canada Job Grant will work, and warned that, while foreign workers have been “a lifesaver” to businesses who need the help, recent changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program “will likely make it more difficult to access.”
Flaherty is expected to deliver the Conservative government’s budget in March. www.canadianmanufacturing.com
Feelings for Retail Service Workshop
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Member Spotlight Patricia Kirk is a graduate of the University of Windsor with a Bache-lor of Musical Arts Degree, where she studied piano with Dr. Gregory But-ler and David Palmer. She also studied orchestration and composi-tion with Steven Gellman at the University of Ottawa. In Renfrew, Ontario, where Patricia currently resides she has been employed as church pianist and children’s choir director at St. Francis Xavier Parish. She has also been actively involved with the local Rotary Music Festival for the past ten years and sponsors the “Patricia Kirk Composition Award” for this competition.
2014 Chamber
Memberships
• Local networking opportunities and events
• Frequent newsletters keep you in the loop
• Complimentary Company profile on the Chamber website
• High visibility through advertising opportunities
• Save money with reduced merchant fees and gasoline discounts
• Access to the Chamber Group Insurance Plan for small business
• Business referrals from the Chamber Office and Information Centre
• Display your promotional materials at the Chamber Office and
Information Centre
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Patricia has been teaching piano, voice, theory, and composition for the past twenty-eight years at her private music studio. Many of her students have pursued a post secondary education in music. (613) 312-7585 [email protected]
