CHAMBER NEWS
Message from the Town of Kensington
The Town of Kensington has installed infrastructure at our well field located on Woodleigh Drive, which will ensure we continue to provide high quality drinking water to our residents. This system is known as 4-Log reduction and ensures any harmful bacteria would be killed before it arrives at the user. With this installation, we are able to maintain the concentration of chlorine in the water at the lowest possible concentration level and still ensure high quality, good tasting drinking water. At the same time, we installed a backup power generator to operate during any power outage. This will guarantee the treatment systems and water pumps stay operational at all times and residents can be assured of a constant supply of high quality drinking water.
 
Rowan Caseley - Mayor
Town of Kensington Website
The Heart of PEI is a KACC Chamber led Initiative and are requesting your
help with an online Auction!
Thank you in advance for supporting this project! If you have any further questions, please forward them to heartofpei@gmail.com
Christmas Auction in the Heart of PEI
On behalf of the Heart of PEI working committee, we are excited to invite you, as a vendor operating in the Heart of PEI region, to participate in our new fundraising event and reach over 60,000 people over 2 weeks!
Why Should You Participate?
To help support a project primarily focused on growing and marketing in our area (Kensington and Area) as a destination for visitors and locals for years to come. The committee’s goals are to help build the regional assets that will generate more visitation and longer stay. 
What do we need?
A gift card and/or item you are willing to donate. We suggest choosing something that is a best seller and/or popular service your customers rave about.
Click the link below to access our online submission form. Please ensure to capture a high-quality photo of your item (even if offering gift certificate) 
Submission Deadline is November 26th, 2021 5:00pm. 
KACC MEMBER BENEFIT

NEW Member 4 Member Benefit

Pineau's Fuels is offering a 4 cent/litre discount for KACC Chamber members and same day delivery if calling before noon.
902-963-2443


COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS & MEMBER NEWS
Sale on till Dec 24th!
Trailside Plaza Welcomes New Business!
Auction Owls owners, Paul and Valerie Cyr, have recently opened the Auction Owls location to Trailside Plaza in Kensington. Drop into Auction Owls were you will find a great selection of used and collectable items. Have something to sell or want to buy, visit online at www.auctionowls.com
We will travel again…and it’s not too late to buy your ticket on a $3000.00 TRAVEL VOUCHER. 
Tickets are $20.00. There is no expiration…only 600 tickets sold. Travel arrangements to be made through The Travel Store in Charlottetown. Drawing is December 3rd. And it’s for a very good cause…KARSI (Kensington and Area Refugee Sponsorship Initiative). 

Tickets are available from KARSI Steering Committee Members
Patricia Bennett - patriciabennett6870@outlook.com
Judy Loo - loo.judy@gmail.com
Carolyn Francis - carolyn.francis1946@gmail.com
Eleanor Hora- efjhora@hotmail.com
And from Linda Durdle at Durdle’s Bookkeeping and Taxes, Garden Drive, Kensington
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Thursday, Nov 25th - (9:15am-11:00am) Join Innovation PEI in partnership with Startup Zone, for this engaging pitch coaching session with Permjot Valia. https://bit.ly/30wbBAc for registration information
Accelerate HER PEI
Are you a business owner who could benefit from engagement with other women entrepreneurs and expert advisors to start or grow your business?
Join us to learn more about TWO cohort-based programs that we are offering again in January 2022 to support women-owned businesses throughout PEI. Both programs will be delivered from PEIBWA’s Rural Women’s Business Centre and are available virtually. PEIBWA is currently accepting applications for both programs.
Register to attend this information session to meet Program Coordinators and to hear from past participants to learn how participation helped them in starting/building their businesses. For more info and to register -
The SHIFT Project PEI posted a survey on workplace sexual harassment in August and September, and over 1,600 Islanders responded. More than 1,000 of our island friends, family and neighbours reported that they had experienced sexual harassment at work.
The SHIFT Project PEI can help workplaces with free training and resources for employers and employees. SHIFT offers live in-person or virtual sessions, provides resources and tools in prevention, investigation, and resolution of harassment incidents, and has created a Workplace Safety Kit. Like a First Aid kit, it provides employers with practical tools and information. The focus is on sexual harassment in the workplace, yet the tools and training can apply to any form of harassment.
Is it time to update your policy and procedures?
More Information: www.peihumanrights.ca
If you have any questions or wish to book a presentation/workshop, contact the Project Manager, Laura K. Bird: lkbird@peihumanrights.ca or 902-368-4703. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for tips and upcoming events.
Love Local, PEI is creating a business directory that will go live just in time for the holiday season on November 25! This comprehensive directory of over 1,800 businesses will provide a one-stop shopping experience and help islanders purchase more goods and services locally.
As a Chamber member, your business listing has automatically been added to the Love Local, PEI Directory. Please confirm your listing if you’d like to participate and have your business listing shown on the Love Local, PEI Directory. When you confirm your listing, you will receive a Love Local, PEI welcome kit full of Love Local swag for your business, and be entered to win your choice of a $2,500 media package or Food Island gift card(s)!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to get your business in front of more Islanders for the holidays!
Canada's Food Island Gift Cards
10,000 Canada's Food Island gift cards were released on Nov 18, at a 20% off discount while supplies last. The allotment of 20% off discounted gift cards are available at Mel's Convenience Stores, Murphy's Pharmacies Island-wide and Co-op locations in Tignish, O'Leary and Souris. The sale will be happening while supplies last and have a limit of up to $500 in cards per person at the discounted rate and will be available exclusively at retail locations. Please note, gift cards are not available online at the 20% discount.
PEI Teachers’ Federation - Discount Program Opportunity
For the past several years, the Federation has coordinated a discount program between their members and Island businesses. With the holiday season fast approaching and the growing interest in shopping
local, the Federation are seeking to expand that program.
The PEI Teachers’ Federation represents approximately 1800 Teachers and education
professionals in PEI. Membership is renewed on a yearly basis via a membership card listing the
current school year. Several local businesses offer our members recognition discounts.
Any businesses open to participating in their program and offering Teachers a recognition discount can contact us at mcarruthers@peitf.com
Cavendish and its neighbouring communities will be welcoming Islanders and visitors this festive season with Good Tidings on the North Shore. Running every weekend from November 6th to December 12th, the celebrations will include local shopping, pop-up activities at various businesses, holiday workshops, trail hikes, community theatre, and plenty more. https://cavendishbeachpei.com/good-tidings/
KACC MEMBER PROFILES
WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING MEMBERS!
Emerald Community Centre
Since 1991 the Boxcar Pub & Grill has been serving up good times to locals and visitors alike. The community-owned and operated pub & Grill is open every Friday evening year-round and features a modern yet cozy atmosphere and great pub food. We also feature a 3 season patio, clean wheelchair accessible washrooms and several private areas for special events. Our facility also features a banquet room for larger events of up to 200 and studio space for classes, meetings etc. We are located in the middle of PEI between Borden-Carleton, Cavendish, Summerside and Charlottetown making the Boxcar Pub & Grill / Emerald Community Centre (1973) the perfect place to hold your next conference, wedding or other special event. http://www.emeraldcommunitycentre.ca
Atlantic Mobi
AtlanticMobi helps make it easy for local business owners to connect with their customers where they want and when they want and that’s on their smartphone. We create mobile first solutions for websites, mobile applications. online ordering systems for restaurants and more. We can automate the communication between customers and business owners with the use of text messaging and automated chat. Now your business or organization can respond 24/7 and never miss a customer. http://www.atlanticmobi.com/
2023 Canada Games
We're looking forward to celebrating the very best in Canadian sports and sharing our unique Island spirit with the entire nation. Together, we'll spark greatness and send waves out from every shore. From athletes and coaches to volunteers and fans, the 2023 Games will make every Canadian an Islander. Come join us in delivering a world class games.
Click here for more info
Find more information on our website: kaccpei.com