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KINGSTON CHAMBER EWS

NOVEMBER 2011

KINGSTONCHAMBER.ON.CA

ISSUE

17VEMBER

With the year of my Chamber Presidency coming to

a close, it will be an honour to attend the 16th

annual

Presidents Gala featuring our Business Achievement Awards.

Congratulations are in order to all of our nominees who have

been cited for their business excellence. Everyone will have

the opportunity to be showcased as the event takes place

Friday, November 4th

in the Kingston Banquet & Conference

Centre at Days Inn. In essence, this Gala represents my

chance to reflect on the past year. I can also begin

preparations for my support role next year when we

transition to John Ryce, who will be looking forward to

representing you, our members as 2012 Chamber President.

I can look back with a sense of pride on what has

been accomplished in 2011. I base this on the goals that I had

confirmed as incoming President this time last year. Lets

focus on some of the highlights looking forward at the

Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce:

We have a major social media presence, making

inroads with Facebook (over 250 likes in less than ayear), Twitter (More than 420 followers in 8

months), a solid Linkedin network and a unique

YouTube web presence with our own Chamber

Channel profiling individual Chamber members.

We have a new 5 year strategic plan in place

which is focused on business issues, advocacy and

establishing new partnerships to bolster the local

economic landscape.

These are two extremely important benchmarks that will

be pursued vigorously to cement our organization as the

business hub of Greater Kingston.

Personally and professionally, it has been a challenging yet

rewarding year for me. As a City and a Chamber of

Commerce, if we maintain our positive attitude and create

obtainable goals, success can and willprevail.

EXECUTIVE

VIEWPOINT

BY: MEGAN COUGHLIN, PRESIDENT

October 18th

Chamber Breakfast

focuses on the serious issue of Mental

Health in the Workplace.

Five of the 10 leading causes of disability worldwide are

mental problems (major depression, schizophrenia,

bipolar disorders, alcohol use and obsessive-compulsive

disorders). These disorders together with anxiety,

depression and stress have a definitive impact on any

working population and should be addressed

within that context. They may also develop into long-

term disorders with accompanying forms of disability.

Given the fact that numerous affordable interventions

exist, the time has come to challenge both the low

priority given to mental health and the stigma that thosewith mental ill-health still endure around the world.

Tuesday, October 18th

, Dr. Heather Stuart presented an

in-depth presentation centred on the many issues

employees and employers face with workplace-related

issues regarding mental health issues. All attendees were

given an intriguing list of information to really think

about moving forward on how these very important

matters are treated.

Pictured below are, left to right, Sandy Clement from

Bell, Chamber First Vice-President John Ryce ofInvestors Group and Dr. Heather Stuart.


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www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

New Members October 2011

Bayridge Printer Pros1121 John Counter BoulevardKingston ON K7K 6C7Telephone: (613) 531-0822

Fax: (613) 531-0944Email: [email protected]: http://www.bpp.caNumber of Employees: 4Contact: Ms. Michelle Hand,Classification(s): COMPUTER/PRINTERSALES/SERVICENotes: HP & Lexmark authorized sales & serviceprovider, printer, plotter and computer sales.Specializing in laser printer & HP plotter repairs.Excellent prices for original cartridges and 100%gauranteed (ISO 9002.) Compatible cartridges - allbrands.

Bread & Butter Bakery and Fine Pastries1530 Bath RoadKingston ON K7M 4X6Telephone: (613) 384-3675Fax: (613) 384-9283Email: [email protected]: http://www.breadandbutter.caNumber of Employees: 23Contact: Ms. Katie Whitall,Classification(s): BAKERIESNotes: We are family owned and operated whereeverything is made fresh in store daily, using all naturalingredients and local produce whenever possible. Our

specialties include bread, pies, cakes, breakfast itemsand take home savoury meals.

Century 21 Limestone Realty Ltd.813 Blackburn MewsKingston ON K7P 2N6Telephone: (613) 384-4441Fax: (613) 384-6664Email: [email protected]: http://www.kingstonagents.comNumber of Employees: 5Contact: Mr. Shane Ruys,Classification(s): REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Notes: Kingston's newest real estate brokeragespecializing in residential, commercial and investmentproperties.

Collagenelife International230 Conacher Drive Suite 9Kingston, ON K7K 2X2Telephone: (613) 547-9132Email:[email protected]: http://www.collagenelife.comNumber of Employees: 2Contact: Mr. Jerzy PrugarClassification(s): PERSONAL CARE>>>>

Notes: We offer biologically-active collagen productsoriented on the market's needs and which have the setof concurrent advantages. Also, we take care of yourbeauty while taking care of your health.

Crack'd Pot Fine Food Boutique, The262 Sydenham StreetKingston ON K7K 3M6Telephone: (613) 531 8056Fax:Email: [email protected]:Number of Employees: 1Contact: Ms. Linda Forbrigger,Classification(s): GROCERY STORESNotes: The Crack'd Pot is an irreverent fine foodboutique. It's a store for cooks, by cooks. Hence theirreverence. It sells beautiful food, made by people youdon't want to let anywhere near your daughter. Both the

guys AND the girls. But we're fun. And we'll keep youcoming back because we make damn fine food. We do.

Edward Jones Investments1296 Bath RoadUnit 2Kingston ON K7M 4X3Telephone: (613) 544-9757Fax: (877) 335-1331Email: [email protected]: http://www.edwardjones.caNumber of Employees: 3Contact: Mr. David Illingworth, Financial Advisor

Classification(s): FINANCIAL SERVICESNotes: We meet the needs of individual investors andbusiness owners with:-a proven investment philosophy-personalized client service-carefully-chosen quality investments-appropriate insurance solutions

ELORIN945 Princess StreetKingston ON K7L 3N6Telephone: (613) 533-3300Fax: (613) 533-6676

Email: [email protected]: http://www.elorin.infoNumber of Employees: 3Contact: Ms. Shelagh McDonald, Executive DirectorClassification(s): CONSULTING - BUSINESSNotes: ELORIN assists clients in achieving the next stepin their business cycle and bringing innovative productsand processes to the marketplace. ELORIN is a not-for-profit corporation registered in Ontario and located inKingston. ELORIN provides business advice throughour services & programs to the Counties of Frontenac;Lennox and Addington; Hastings and the Cities ofKingston; Belleville and Quinte West.


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Chamber Advocacy in Action

Sudbury Speaks Out on Accessibilityfor Ontarians

Louie DiPalma, of theOntario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) travelled toNorthern Ontario during small business week in order tospeak about the Customer Service Standard forOntarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Led by Louie DiPalma, the Greater Sudbury Chamber ofCommerce hosted an interactive workshop in order tohelp local businesses adhere to, and comply with, thisvery important piece of legislation. The northern touralso included stops in Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie.

For more information on AODA or the OCCsAccessibility Works initiative, visitaccessibilityworks.ca.

Consultation on Public ServiceReform is Underway

The Government of Ontario has launched a commissionthat will provide advice on how to deliver public servicesas efficiently as possible.

Chaired by Don Drummond, the Commission on theReform of Ontarios Public Services is examining theway government delivers services, including thefollowing:

Programs that are no longer serving theirintended purpose and could be eliminated orredesigned

Areas of overlap and duplication that could beeliminated to save taxpayer dollars

Areas of value in the public sector that couldprovide a greater return on the investment made by

taxpayers

The Commissions report will form the development ofthe 2012 Provincial Budget. The Ontario Chamber ofCommerce (OCC) is currently drafting a submission tothe Commission that will call for a more modernregulatory regime, a revised debt and deficit eliminationstrategy and greater taxpayer value from the provincestransfers to municipalities.

Chambers and boards of trade wishing to make theirown submissions to the Commission should email their

submissions [email protected]. Submissions should bemade by early November.

For more information on the work of the Commission,please refer to their website.

http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/reformcommission/

From the Canadian Chamber

Suggested Top 10 Barriers toCanadian Competitiveness

1. Getting qualified workers to meet the needs ofemployers

Canada trails many other nations in the number ofgraduate degrees awarded, and Canadian firms lag in

the employment of post-graduates, including those withPhDs, especially in sciences, engineering, and businessYet, investment in higher education has among thehighest pay-off of any investment government can make.Post-secondary graduates are key in building acompetitive economythey provide talent, skills,knowledge and creativity. A highly educated labour forceis more capable of producing and offering innovativeproducts and services that support higher wages andcontribute to an improved standard of living. A highlyskilled and educated workforce is also crucial toattracting foreign direct investment. In addition, furtherinvestment in post-secondary education and in the

capacity of post-secondary institutions and affiliateresearch organizations to turn their ideas and researchinto viable products demanded by the marketplace havethe potential to boost our competitiveness on an ongoingbasis.

2. Designing better policies to help people find andkeep jobs

To enhance Canadas competitiveness, it is imperativethat we improve our labour market policies, particularlythose that would help youths find their first job and thelong-term unemployed re-enter the workforce. An

assessment of minimum wage laws and employmentinsurance benefits is sorely needed. Additionally, wemust undertake reforms to ensure Canadas labourmarket policies and programs provide Canadians withthe incentive to work and help to reduce voluntaryunemployment. Finally, we must ensure that governmentprograms do not discourage the participation of olderworkers in Canadas labour force. Canadas minimumwage laws, Employment Insurance, the CPP andCanadas labour code regulations discourage theoptimal utilization and allocation of labour and inhibitlabour market flexibility.


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3. Delivering a better tax system

Most OECD countries rely less than Canada on incomeand profit taxes and more on less economically-damaging consumption taxes, like the GST/HST.Canadas tax system over-relies on high-cost sources oftax revenue causing the Canadian economy to grow at alower rate than might be possible with a more efficienttax system. Switching the tax mix towards consumption-based taxes would encourage both work and capitalformation and, thus, stimulate productivity and economicgrowth.

4. Abolishing interprovincial barriers

Interprovincial trade barriers discourage smallbusinesses from operating across Canada and costlarge companies time and money, hamperingproductivity and ultimately the competitiveness of theCanadian economy.

5. Implementing regulations that make things easier

for business

Although high regulatory standards, such asenvironmental policies or health and safety regulations,can enhance Canadas reputation globally, how they areapplied and administered can be the difference betweensuccess and failure for business. Resources spent onunnecessary regulation cannot be invested to makebusinesses more efficient and competitive.

6. Facilitating foreign investment in Canadianbusinesses

Canada can benefit greatly from openness to the world.Foreign direct investment can convey great advantagesby bringing to Canada knowledge, technology,efficiencies and economies of scale, all of which arecritical to competitiveness. As an enduring policy,Canada should embrace foreign direct investment andreduce barriers to it. Canada is one of only a fewcountries (Australia being another) with a formalinvestment review process for foreign acquisitions thatexceed prescribed monetary thresholds. UpdatingCanadas foreign investment policies can make Canadamore competitive.

7. Stimulating the need for research, innovation anddevelopment of new products and tools

Innovation boosts productivity growth and is acompetitive advantage for businesses. Yet, Canadaranks low among OECD countries when it comes tobusiness sector R&D spending and innovation.R&D in Canada can be stimulated by adopting a strongintellectual property regime, fostering collaborationamong educational institutions, developing robustinnovation clusters and investing in the education andskills of our people.

8. Encouraging investment in new technologies andequipment to boost productivity

Canadian businesses are well behind other countries,including the U.S., the UK and Germany, in investing inmachinery and equipment, particularly in information andcommunication technologies (ICT). Between 1987 and2009, Canadian businesses invested 23% less perworker in machinery and equipment compared to theirAmerican counterparts; 41% less per worker ininformation and communication technologies. Canadianworkers have fewer tools to do their job. This isdetrimental to the productivity of our workers, theinnovative capacity of our businesses and the globalcompetitiveness of our nation.

9. Investing made easier for the launch and growthof Canadian businesses

Venture capital is often associated with scientificresearch, innovation, entrepreneurial start-ups and

successful technology companies. Yet, CanadasVenture Capital and Private Equity Association reportsthat fundraising continues to be the major challengefacing the venture capital industry. New commitments toventure capital funds in Canada fell 24% in 2010 (year-over-year) to their lowest level in 16 years. The lack ofavailability of start-up capital in Canada has realrepercussions for Canadas ability to develop globalleading enterprises and competitive Canadian brands.More needs to be done to attract greater foreigninvestment into Canadian venture capital and to developa strong and growing venture capital industry tomaximize the overall competitiveness of Canadas

economy.10.Creating reliable funding for investment ininfrastructure

Modernization and refurbishment of physical capital is acritical factor in broad economic competitiveness and isa goal that is shared across the economy. Canada haspursued an inconsistent approach to infrastructurefinancing over the last two decades, often allowingprograms to wind down, only to be re-announced in adifferent form. A more strategic approach toinfrastructure investment that includes funding modelsthat take into account the broad range of challenges and

opportunities in communities across Canada is needed.A consistent and reliable funding mechanism will notonly simplify the planning of federal, provincial andmunicipal investments, it will also leverage significantprivate sector investment and ensure Canada has ahigh-quality infrastructure to successfully compete. In anenvironment of deficit reduction, governments will notalways be able to provide sufficient funds to meet allinfrastructure needs. As a result, governments must alsocreate tools/foster the environment for bringing privatesector and communitypartners together to fillinfrastructure gaps when government dollars are notavailable.


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Upcoming Chamber Events

Due to the increased volume of payments being

processed at our events and time delays, we request

registrants to pay in advance for any event, when there is

a fee being charged. Walk-ins for all events will be

charged the non-member rate. Cancellations must bereceived 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing. No-

shows will be invoiced the full event price plus a $5.00

administration fee. You can purchase Chamber breakfast

certificates in advance. You can buy 11 for the price of 10

by calling the Chamber at 613.548.4453. Thank you.

Tuesday, November 15th

- 7:15 am 9:00 am. Chamber

Breakfast You Are the Speaker. Everyone in attendance

will have the chance to stand, introduce themselves and

tell a little bit of what you do and how you can help others

with your unique skill. Think of it as your own personal 30-

second radio commercial. Host: Travelodge KingstonLaSalle Hotel. Sponsored by Digital Office Systems. Cost for

Chamber members, $21.02 plus HST ($23.75 total), $30.97

plus HST for non-members ($35.00 total). 72 hours prior

notice for cancellation for attendees.

Thursday, November 24th

- 5:00 pm 7:00 pm. Bring A

Buddy Business Mixer in the Renaissance Event Venue at

285 Queen Street. Show your buddy, or buddies, how

dynamic the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is

and can be! Bring an unwrapped toy for the Kingston Toy

Drive and be entered in the VIA Rail Canada draw. Cost for

Chamber members to exhibit is $105 dollars plus HST.Admission is free. Sponsored by: Shoebox Services. 72

hours prior notice for cancellation for exhibitors.

Thursday, December 15th

- 5:00 pm 7:00 pm. Happy

Holidays Business Mixer at the Marriott Courtyard

Kingston, Highway 401/Division Street. Join us after work

for great networking, complimentary hors d oeuvres and

door prizes! Chamber mixers are great venues for making

new friends and professional contacts. Sponsored by:

Investors Group. Admission is free.

Upcoming Chamber Events 2012

Tuesday, January 10th

- 7:15 am 9:00 am. Chamber

Breakfast Political Update **MEMBERS ONLY. Join us

for a focused outline on our political landscape for 2012

with Kingstons Mayor, Mark Gerretsen, MPP John

Gerretsen and MP Ted Hsu. Host: The Kingston Banquet &

Conference Centre at Days Inn, 33 Benson Street. Cost for

Chamber members, $21.02 plus HST ($23.75 total) 72

hours prior notice for cancellation for attendees.

Thursday, February 23rd - 4:30 pm 7:30 pm. Famous

February Business Mixer. In the Kingston Banquet &

Conference Centre at Days Inn 33 Benson Street. Join us

for our biggest exhibitor mixer of the winter season

topped off by outstanding food. Cost for Chamber

members to exhibit is $130 plus HST. Admission is free for

attendees. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation forexhibitors.

Ladies Golf Fights Breast Cancer

Ladies Day on the Green Co-Chair Ruth Wannemacher

left, presents Sue Davies, President of Breast Cancer

Action Kingston with a cheque for $8.798.42. Proceeds

came from this years tournament at Amherstview

Golf Club, sponsored by Rogers.

EVENTS SUPPORTED BY VIA RAIL CANADA

EVENTS SPONSORED BY BELL MEDIA STATIONS


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Everyone in attendance will have the

chance to stand, introduce themselves

and tell a little bit of what you do and

how you can help others with your

unique skill. Think of it as your own

personal 30-second radio commercial.

Chamber Breakfast:Chamber Breakfast:Chamber Breakfast:Chamber Breakfast:You Are the SpeakerYou Are the SpeakerYou Are the SpeakerYou Are the Speaker

HostHostHostHost

SponsorSponsorSponsorSponsor

The Travelodge Kingston

LaSalle Hotel

2360 Princess Street

Register at


Tuesday, Nov

1520117:15 am9:00 am

At the TravelodgeKingston LaSalle Hotel,

2360 Princess StreetMark it

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Chamber Breakfast at the Travelodge - Tuesday, November 15th, 2011.

Attendee(s)____________________________________________________________________________

Company:____________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________

Fax____________________________________Email____________________________________

Registration: $21.02 plus HST Chamber members. $30.97 plus HST Non-membersMethod of payment: Cheque

Visa/MasterCard#_______________________________________Expiry Date:____________________

**Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing.No-shows will be invoiced. Fax back this form to the Greater Kingston Chamber of

Commerce at613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at


Chamber Events are promoted by:


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HAPPY HOLIDAYS

BUSINESS MIXERThursday, Dec 15th, 2011

Chamber

Events arePromoted By:

(Win fantastic door prizes courtesy ofChamber members!!)

SPONSOR:

HOST:

401 at Division St.


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Political Update BreakfastPolitical Update BreakfastPolitical Update BreakfastPolitical Update Breakfast

Municipal, Provincial &Municipal, Provincial &Municipal, Provincial &Municipal, Provincial &

Federal Visions for 2012Federal Visions for 2012Federal Visions for 2012Federal Visions for 2012

HostHostHostHost

The Kingston Banquet &

Conference Centre at

Days Inn

33 Benson Street

Register at

kingstonchaber.on.ca

Mark Gerretsen waselected the 95th mayor ofthe City of Kingston onOctober 25, 2010. Prior tothat election, Mark servedone term as the CityCouncillor for Portsmouth

District, 2006 to 2010.John Gerretsen was firstelected to the OntarioLegislature in 1995 torepresent Kingston and TheIslands. He was re-electedin 1999, 2003, 2007 and2011. John was appointed

Attorney General onOctober 20, 2011

Ted Hsu was elected asMP for Kingston and

Islands in 2010. Ted grewup in Kingston, workedaround the world and chose

to return here to live. Hisextended family has been inKingston since 1964.

Tuesday, January

10, 20127:15 am9:00 am


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**MEMBERS ONLYChamber Breakfast at the Kingston Banquet & Conference Centre at Days Inn

33 Benson StreetTuesday, January 10th, 2012.

Attendee(s)____________________________________________________________________________

Company:____________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________

Fax____________________________________Email____________________________________

Registration: $21.02 plus HST Chamber membersMethod of payment: Cheque Visa/MasterCard

#_______________________________________Expiry Date:____________________

**Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing.No-shows will be invoiced. Fax back this form to the Greater Kingston Chamber of

Commerce at613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at


Chamber Events are promoted by:

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