Dear Members,
The West Prince Chamber of Commerce is seeking a sponsorship opportunity for our Emerging Business Growth Award at our Business Excellence Awards Gala scheduled for Thursday, April 21.
This year we have designated 24 tickets to our Business Awards Nominees at no charge. This gives many small businesses the opportunity to attend where they would otherwise not have been able to afford it. Your annual sponsorship plays an integral part in supporting the West Prince Chamber of Commerce goals in promoting interest in local business possibilities; providing educational opportunities and assisting businesses in the latest marketing and promotional techniques. Having the opportunity to share events and platforms can benefit both of our organizations while showing strength to our business communities. Please reach out to me if you are interested in sponsoring this award and we can discuss it further.
Our Labour Market Development project continues to evolve as we meet with community stakeholders to discuss opportunities for upcoming training programs in our region. If your business is interested in discussing training or upskilling please reach out to Kester Nurse our Labour Market Resource. We welcome opportunities to help you facilitate them if they are not already being offered in our regions.
Our next Chamber Podcast "BIZY IN THE STICKS" will discuss the "Hiring Foreign Workers process". We will interview James Kang of H & G Immigration Consultant company based out of Halifax, N.S. James is a licensed immigration consultant recruiter. Along with James, local business owner Dougie Martin of Martins Machine Shop will share his business story of recent growth and workforce challenges. If labour shortage is affecting your business the Temporary Foreign Workers program may help provide a solution. I have provided the government link to hiring foreign workers if you are interested in finding out more. Guide to Hiring Foreign Workers
On an encouraging note, Prince Edward Island is moving forward with a step-by-step plan to ease public health measures over the coming weeks and months as we transition out of a public health state of emergency and learn to live with COVID-19. You can review the steps with the link provided below:
I invite you to join our next Coffee Chat Friday, February 18 from 9-10 AM and share your thoughts on the current EI system and our labour market challenges. Don't forget to mark your calendars and enjoy Islander Day on Monday, February 21, 2022.
Sincerely Yours,
Tammy Rix
Chief Executive Officer
