Back to School and Back to Business!
Welcome to your Chamber of Commerce September E-Newsletter.

President's Message

September is upon us and we turn our thoughts to the many annual activities that Fall brings. Check out our list of upcoming events for full details.
It is also election season... times two!
 
Good News

Dr. Jag Mohan, Senior Vice President at TBT Engineering Limited received the 2015 Global Visionary Award from Vision World Academy in August.  He was the first Canadian to win the award at an award ceremony held in India for his commitment to a global vision for success. 
 
His voluntary and scholarly contributions to the engineering profession as well as his desire to help educate and further the development of young engineers has earned him numerous awards in India as well as Canada.  The Chamber and TBT Engineering Limited would like to congratulate Dr. Jag Mohan on his award!
 
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This Month's News

THUNDER BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2015 BOARD ELECTION
 
Watch the mail for your ballot for the 2015 Board election next week. Ballots and candidate profiles will be sent to main contacts and voting representatives of Chamber members.
A reminder that the deadline for ballots to be received in the Chamber office is Wednesday, September 30th - by faxing, mailing or emailing as indicated on the ballot.
Please remember to take the time to exercise your voting rights as a Chamber member.  
 
 

NORTH SUPERIOR WORKFORCE PLANNING BOARD
 
We are calling on employers like you to help us better understand the issues and challenges facing your business by completing this anonymous survey. You will find this year the survey has been condensed and improved. 
 
Click  here to fill out the EmployerOne survey now.
 
 
Upcoming Shows & Events

Prosperity Northwest Business Forum
September 23rd at the Valhalla Inn. Connect with members of our local and regional business communities face to face. Exhibit space is selling quickly...  Secure your prime location today! 

Click here for more info.
  
After Business
September 23rd at the Valhalla Inn in conjunction with Prosperity NorthWest
  

 

 
 
Wedding Wishes Formal Fair
Northwestern Ontario's largest and most successful wedding show is over 75% sold already for November 8th.  If you haven't booked your space - do so now.  Don't miss this opportunity to promote your business to a captive audience.   Register here!
 
 
 
 
Federal Election Local Candidates Debate
Following the After Business September 23rd
6pm-8pm Valhalla Inn Viking Room

Leaders Luncheon with Derek Burney
"Economic Prospects of Thunder Bay in a Challenging Global Environment". 
October 2nd, at 11:30
Whitewater Golf Club.

Ontario Association of Architects Present:

"Architecture is an Economic Driver" 

September 30th from 11:30am-1:30 pm

Baggage Building Arts Centre, Marina Park Drive.

Click here for more info.

 

Small Business Week Event:

An Evening with Bruce Croxon, Digital Innovator and former Dragon's Den "Dragon"

October 20th

Click here for more info  

August New Members

We'd like to congratulate our newest Chamber members:

Money Mart - Arthur Street
Money Mart - Red River Road
France Iazzolino - Independent Arbonne Distributor



Shift Update

SHIFT Biz Crawl 2015 #Socialize #Mobilize
 
See Fort William First Nation from a new perspective.
 
Visit the Mount McKay lookout, and meet small business owners who are blending new and traditional practices to engage the community. 
 
The last day to Register is Wednesday, September 16 by 4:30pm.
Chamber Annual Golf Classic

Once again the annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic was a huge success.  The little bit of rain and clouds didn't dampen the event.  Congratulations to all participants and many thanks to our sponsors who made this event possible.
 
Click here for photos
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