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1 CHAMBERCHAT Organization of Choice YOUR #1 BUSINESS LINK September 2017 The NEW Designed 2018 Visitor Guide-Business Directory-Community Resource Creativity, content and business promotions start now! The publication is Southern Georgian Bay s Guide for visitors Directory for residents Resource for people planning to relocate Southern Georgian Bay Visitor Guide Business Directory Community Resource If you are interested in taking advantage of this low-cost advertising opportunity, we encourage you to contact us to discuss advertising options and/or how to highlight your listing(s) to stand out above the others. info@sgbchamber.ca with your questions and requests, and we will follow up with you. Printed copies will be distributed throughout the province and locally. An online, downloadable version of the publication will be available on the Chamber s website with interactive links. The Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce is your portal to your customers and community! 208 King Street, Midland, ON L4R 3L9 info@sgbchamber.ca Phone: (705) Fax: (705)

2 2017 Board of Directors WELCOME NEW MEMBERS President: Kate Smith Vice President: Doug Sagan Penetang Home Hardware Factory Recreation Secretary/Treasurer: Joel Rumney Sedgwick, Post & Hogg LLP Rory Green Digital Media Creative Consultant Representative: Rory Green Mike Armstrong Scott Cain Peter Kostiw Kevin Mateff Kirk McNabb John Walker Awenda Provincial Park Pride Marine Group Superior Shredding Midland Home Hardware Building Centre Boathouse Eatery HGR Graham Partners LLP Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe Representative: Sharon Vegh Chamber Events September 12 October 3 December 7 Dinner Cruise on Georgian Bay 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Serendipity Princess) Membership Orientation 8:00 am - 9:00 am (Super 8 Midland) Christmas Social 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Brooklea Golf & Country Club) For a list of upcoming community events visit Submit your events to info@sgbchamber.ca or online by Electronic submission form Membership Orientation Join us on Tuesday, October 3 at the Super 8 in Midland to learn how to get the most from your Chamber membership! 8:00 9:00 AM 1144 Hugel Avenue, Midland RADIO SPOTLIGHT Autotech Service Centre 549 Overhead Bridge Road, Township of Tiny This month s member spotlight on both The Dock and KICX 106! Page 2

3 DATE: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 TIME: 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Departs 5:30 sharp LOCATION: Serendipity Princess 2 Main Street, Penetang Town Dock Join us aboard the Serendipity Princess for a 2-hour evening cruise. Socialize, and enjoy a Georgian Bay sunset while savouring a gourmet hot dog dinner. Cash bar. Everyone is welcome! Bring family & friends along! COST: $25 (cash/cheque at time of boarding) (price includes gourmet hot dog dinner & cruise) RSVP: Chamber of Commerce ext.206 info@sgbchamber.ca DATE: Thursday, September 21, 2017 TIME: 7:30 a.m. sharp 8:45 a.m. LOCATION: Midland Golf & Country Club 9536 Highway 93 COST: $15 (cash/cheque at door) $20 non-members (price includes breakfast and presentation) RSVP: Chamber of Commerce ext.206 info@sgbchamber.ca Business Before 9 is sponsored by: Keeping Your Employees Motivated, All Generations Keeping employees motivated and engaged is something all employers are striving to achieve. Add the complexity of multiple generations in your work place and everything changes. Learn more about the multigenerational work force and what motivates each and everyone of them. Understanding the dynamics of your work force is the first step in keeping employees motivated and keeping them employed with you. Join us on September 21, as we welcome the return of Suzanne Beatty, Director of Human Resources for the OPP. Page 3

4 MEMBERSPOTLIGHT EcoRefinishers Before After GO GREEN! In business for 11 years, our team at EcoRefinishers will help you "Love your kitchen again! Our process involves taking your existing kitchen cabinets, cleaning them thoroughly and spraying them with a water-borne lacquer in virtually any color you wish! We can guide you through the correct order of a kitchen renovation along with some tips and tricks to make the best use of your space. Our system of re-spraying your cabinets is much more affordable than replacing or refacing and it allows you to save more of your hard earned money enabling you to use it elsewhere in your home. As an added bonus, when re-using your existing cabinets, it is also saving the landfill sites from hundreds of kitchens being thrown out each year. Please call or us pictures along with your postal code for a FREE QUOTE! You can also visit our website for further information and feel free to check out our before and after pictures. Canada s #1 plan for small businesses Call a Chambers of Commerce Insurance Plan Advisor at for a quote. Why have 30,000 Business Owners selected this plan? No Business Is Too Small: Benefit packages are available to businesses from one person and up. Guaranteed Stability: The Plan has operated continuously for over 40 years. Pooled benefits stabilizes your firm s rates at renewal time. Outstanding Features at No Additional Cost: Unlimited access to Best Doctors, and Business Assistance Service. If you are interested in comparing your rates or would like more information on Merchant Services available to you as a Member of the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce, please contact First Data representative, Suzanne Vetere at suzanne.vetere@firstdata.com. Page 4

5 Why is shopping local Important? Local businesses recirculate a greater amount of their revenue back into the local economy. Local businesses create one-of-akind businesses, unique to the community. Local businesses create more local jobs, and retain more employees during economic downturns. = Program A chance for businesses to Thank their customers. During the month of November, locals residents will have the opportunity to shop at participating businesses and enter into a draw for the chance to win $1,000 in spending money! This program is designed to drive customers to your business, as well as reward them for spending their dollars in Southern Georgian Bay just in time for Christmas shopping! If you are interested in participating in this low-cost advertising program, please contact the Chamber for more information. Registration deadline is October 13. Page 5

6 CHAMBER RESOURCES & OCC UPDATES Ontario Jobs at Risk from Bill 148 Published by Released August 2017 The Keep Ontario Working Coalition (KOW) released the first and only independent economic impact analysis of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act. Conducted by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA), the study revealed that if the legislation is implemented as currently drafted, there will be significant, sudden and sizable uncertainty for Ontario jobs, economy and communities. Read the economic analysis here. The Ontario Chamber Commerce is also pleased to forward you a special opportunity from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. With a new North American Free Trade Agreement race closer, the Canadian Chamber Commerce is taking a business delegation to Texas at the end of the month (August) to meet with local representatives and promote the importance of Canada-U.S. trade. The goal is to enable members of Canada s business community to talk directly to their American counterparts about the role Canadian companies play in the American economy as employers and customers. From August 27 th to September 2 nd, this delegation of businesses and association leaders will be visiting Houston, Austin, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Texas was chosen because in 2015, Canadian businesses exported $15.6 billion worth of goods to Texas, making it one of our top trading partners in the U.S. Read about the trip here. But, Texas isn t the only place they will be visiting. The Chamber has already conducted missions to South Carolina, Virginia, and most recently Tennessee and they are already in the process of planning a mission to Georgia. If you d like to participate in this mission to the Peach State, please canada-usprogram@chamber.ca and they will be sure to give you a call. Emergency Flood Clean Up Fire and Smoke Clean Up Mould Remediation Asbestos Abatement Type 1,2,3 Construction Projects Trauma/Vandalism Clean Up Residential/Commercial Fire & Water Damage Restoration Specialists ServiceMaster Of Midland (705) Page 6

7 Update Mandatory Posting: A Commitment to Health and Safety for All to See While there has been a spirited discussion or two about certain government rules and regulations - with differing opinions coming in to play, it s hard to dispute the value of mandatory posting. It keeps workplace health and safety in plain sight. Posting all mandatory components in a high traffic location acts as a constant reminder that it is crucial to work safely and that there are a full range of options should any issues arise. It also makes an important statement about an organization s commitment to the well-being of its employees. It is an instant resource. While many of us take for granted our understanding of key rights and responsibilities of workplace parties, the three workers rights and other fundamental workplace legislation, there are many who are not up to speed. And given the number of seasonal and young workers in place across the agriculture sector, having this information visible and available can play an important role in ensuring they understand their responsibilities, as well as the responsibilities of those with whom they work. It is a definitive resource. The Act is the centerpiece of mandatory postings and is the final word on health and safety in Ontario. It contains all workplace legislation and gives every operation, large and small, definitive information on the roles and responsibilities of all workplace parties. It is the law. If there is any doubt as to how important mandatory postings are considered, operating a business while not being in compliance will result in a fine. The following are the current mandatory posting requirements in Ontario. They apply to workplaces with more than five employees unless ordered by an inspector: 1. Employment Standards in Ontario Poster: This poster outlines employees rights and employers responsibilities in the workplace. 2. Health & Safety at Work - Prevention Starts Here Poster: This one also details the rights and responsibilities of workplace parties as well as providing a Ministry of Labour phone number to report critical injuries, fatalities, work refusals and to obtain information about workplace health and safety. 3. Occupational Health and Safety Act: Employers are required to post a copy of this resource featuring all workplace legislation in Ontario. 4. Health and Safety Policy: This document must be prepared and reviewed at least once a year and cover your organization s health and safety policy and its implementation. 5. Workplace Violence and Harassment Policies: Employers must prepare policies and programs specific to workplace violence and harassment and review them at least once a year. Take advantage of the benefits associated with mandatory postings. Positioning them prominently in your operation can only result in a more informed team and lead to a safer working environment for all. Page 7

8 TAKEADVANTAGEOF... E-BLAST ADVERTISING Advertise your events and promotions through Chamber E-blasts! For a low price of $150+HST, you can advertise your event for a month (5-6 s) through Chamber e-blast s. E-blasts include a live link to your website and event information. Contact the Chamber or visit southerngeorgianbay.ca for more information. COST-SAVING PROGRAMS The Chamber has partnered with great businesses to bring you cost-saving programs for your merchant services, business products, shipping, telephone & long distance, and insurance. Visit southerngeorgianbay.ca or click here to view a list of programs that will save you money. Member-to-Member Discounts Remember our Member-to-Member Discounts! Save on a number of services and products. Everything from activities & attractions, health & wellness, business services, contractors, restaurants, and more! Click here for a list of participating members. BUSINESS BEFORE 9 TOPICS This Fall, the Chamber will be planning for 2018 Business Before 9 presentations. If you have a topic (s) you would like to have presented at a BB9, please send us your suggestions and we will try our best to incorporate it/them into the schedule. info@sgbchamber.ca or call ext. 206 with your suggestions.

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10 Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce Shop Local Program Nov. 1 - Nov. 30, 2017 The Shop Local Program is your chance as a retailer to reward your customers for shopping locally and to ensure your most profitable season is a great one! The 4 week shopping campaign is intended to drive business to your store. Shoppers will have the opportunity to complete ballots for the chance to win $1,000 in spending money. By working together, we can ensure that the dollars are spent locally! The program is designed to benefit the consumers and the merchants in the communities of Southern Georgian Bay. Register Your Business By October 13th $325+ HST Members $495+ HST Non-Members (See reverse for promotional advantage) Company Name: Contact: Phone: Address: For additional information, please contact the Chamber P: F: E: info@sgbchamber.ca

11 Your Investment Value Starts: November 1, 2017 Ends: November 30, 2017 Promotion on the Chamber s website and in Chamber Chat newsletter. Promote your business through the Chamber s social media networks: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Promote your sales and discounts during the program through the Chamber s social media networks to further encourage traffic to your business. Promote your business at all Chamber networking events. The program is advertised in both the Membership Business Directory and the Visitor Guide. You will be listed on the Chamber App for easy access to your hours of operation, location, and phone number. Promote your business in the Snap d newspaper advertisement Promote your business in Shop Local radio advertisements The grand prize winner of $1,000 will be spending their money at the participating merchants only. By working together, we can ensure that dollars are spent locally. This program is designed with consumers, merchants and local communities in mind; supporting local businesses is essential to maintaining a healthy and prosperous community. Be part of a growing opportunity to keep our shoppers local! For additional information, please contact the Chamber P: F: E: info@sgbchamber.ca