Greetings!


September 2021 Chamber Update
Welcome to Our New Members

A High Class Joint
A High Class Joint is a locally owned and operated dispensary that aims to be your trusted source for all your recreational cannabis needs. Their goal is to provide our customers a truly “High Class” experience as they navigate through their store and browse our extensive list of cannabis products and accessories.

Huckabones Equipment

Huckabones Equipment is a family owned, premier full line Kubota dealer in Cobden, Ontario. We are passionate about our mission statement and know that growth doesn't happen without you, our customer. Huckabones Equipment is proud and honoured to serve you with utmost respect and with quality Kubota equipment. We're excited at the prospect of working with you and your family for many generations to come!
Annual Community Awards Celebration

It's Community
Celebration time!

The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the
Annual Community Awards Celebration! 

NOMINATIONS are now being accepted.

What better time to celebrate as a community our local busineses, organizations, and individuals!

Do you know an individual, a business, an organization who has gone above and beyond during these challenging times?

Please take a few minutes to review the different awards then submit your candidates.



Let's recognize the individuals, businesses and organizations who make our community stronger and an amazing place to live, work and play.
This year’s event will be held Thursday October 21, 2021 at the
Mataway Activity Centre.
Deadline for nominations is 3:00 p.m. Friday September 24, 2021

Citizen of the Year
Community Champion of the Year
Outstanding Business Achievement Award
Inclusive Employer Champion
New Business Award
Young Person of the Year Award
Visual Artist / Artisan of the Year
2021 Local Hero Award

Please click on the link Nomination Form

 Vaccine Certificate Update

As of September 22, 2021, patrons in Ontario are required to provide proof of their vaccination status and proof of ID to enter certain businesses and organizations to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Please click on the link from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit Province Wide Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Information shared fromthe Corporation of the Town of Renfrew:

Government of Ontario will require patrons to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status and proof of ID to enter certain businesses and organizations, with a focus on higher-risk indoor public settings. Requiring proof of vaccination to enter the specified businesses and organizations is based on the risk ofthe setting and aligns with the goals of overallprovincial response to COVID-19. This information was gathered from OntarioHighland Tourism Organization,
Effective September 22, 202

For further information and available links for further government resources, click on the link. Vaccine Passport Info September 2021
Chamber Office

Our next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., via Zoom virtual meeting. If you would like to join in on the meeting, please reach out to the Chamber office and a link to the meeting will be provided to you.

Social Media is a powerful tool to help showcase your buiness. Do you have a Facebook, or Twitter page? Like and follow the Renfrew Area Chamber of Commerce pages and we will help showcase your business through sharing posts.

Message from Metroland - The Renfrew Mercury

It’s a time for celebration!!
 
Since 1871, the Renfrew Mercury has been Renfrew’s trusted news source, featuring breaking stories, new business profiles, business donations and anniversaries, as well as covering local events, Town councils, clubs, schools, sports and so much more.
 
What a wonderful year, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary, to honour the publication for the vital role it has played in the community. We will be taking a trip down memory lane, and publishing a special section in the October 21st edition. 
 
Join in and be a part of history! 
 
Congratulatory advertising spaces are as follows:
1/8 Page - $114
¼ Page - $196
½ Page - $362
Full Page - $692
 
Deadline is Tuesday, October 5th at 4pm.
Please let me know if you would like to be a part of this historic section and I’ll start working on an ad for you right away.
Thanks so much,
Steph
 
Stephanie Jamieson
Multimedia Advertising Representative
STAR METROLAND MEDIA
Renfrew, Ontario 
C: 613.206.4359
Algonquin College, Pembroke Campus, has recently opened registration for their virtual Fall Business Leadership Conference on Monday, October 25th. They are really pleased with the line-up of presenters and the content that they will be offering to our conference registrants. Because the conference is virtual, all you need is a computer and an Internet connection to join us. Click on the link to the conference website where you can learn more. https://www.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/business-conference/workshops/

 Businesses in Renfrew County Can now Order Their Rapid Antigen Tests
 Ontario Chamber Network is distributing rapid tests to help keep businesses and communities safe through COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative
 
The COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative will provide free rapid antigen tests for employees of small and medium-sized businesses. Businesses will be able to log into one of the 3 Renfrew County Chambers’ websites or visit https://sites.google.com/view/rapidtestsrenfrewcounty/home to order their two-week supply of rapid tests.
 
CHAMBER CONTACTS:

Gail Laird, Manager, Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce

Danielle Delaney, Executive Director, Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce
613-623-6817 www.gacc.ca
 
Lorraine MacKenzie, Executive Director, Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce 613-732-1492 www.uovchamber.com

Canadian Chamber of Commerce Access for up-to-date information that affects Canadian Businesses. Visit the Canadian Chamber of Commerce website... http://www.chamber.ca


Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan

Contact the Chamber office for more information regarding this plan.