Greetings from your CEO
October 2022
Dear Members,
Meet Catherine Fulvio - Chef/Owner of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School in Ireland. (right in picture) She was one of my favortie spots we visited on my recent trip to Ireland. And what a lovely lady she is and boy can she cook. In the next few months, I would to share the highlights of my trip to Ireland in the hope to entice you to experience a trip of a lifetime.
The West Prince Chamber of Commerce is in the process of developing our own Chamber Travel trips with our first one being in Ireland. If you have an interest in traveling we want to help you fulfill your dreams. These trips offer an opportunity for business people and residents to travel together in small groups to great locations at an affordable price. Tour companies are selected because of the quality of their packages and all bookings are done through a local travel agent. Stay tuned on Facebook and our E-News for more details to come.
Don't forget next week is "Small Business Week Celebrations". We recognize and celebrate all the contributions small businesses make to our local economies Thank you for all you do! Come out and join us for a FREE Breakfast & Training Workshop next Tuesday, October 18 from 8:00-12:00 AM at Mill River Resort and a barbecue at the Chamber office on Friday, Oct. 21. You still have time to register, call Kester or Tammy. We will have guest Paul Kearley who delivers the Dale Carnegie Training in the Maritimes. Dale Carnegie's leadership training teaches professionals to sharpen their skills & improve their performance. Paul is a Business Coach and trainer and speaker, building leaders and enhancing potential. "Growing your business is his business".
Sincerely Yours,
Tammy Rix
Chief Executive Officer
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We had the pleasure of chatting with 'serial entrepreneur' Don McDougall about the release of his new book; Business: Get It Done, Have Some Fun (written by Gary MacDougall).
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Come Celebrate Small Business Week with Us!
Tuesday, Oct. 18th
8 am - 12 noon
Enjoy Free Breakfast and 'Sales' Training Workshop
Friday, Oct. 21st
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for a
BBQ @ 18 Gard Rd.
Thank you Markan West, The Cooperators, and West Prince Bookkeeping for your partnership! Don't miss out on Hamburgers and sausages!
Donations accepted will go to the West Prince Caring Cupboard.
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Free Breakfast and 'Sales' Training Workshop
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West Prince Chamber of Commerce
highlighted in North American
Business Magazine.
Check out our story on page 44 of this edition of Business in Focus. I would like to thank chamber members Craig Wood Products and Kildare Fisheries for taking an advertisement out in the magazine to sponsor our article. You never know when someone might pick up a magazine and plan a trip or better yet move to PEI. It was a fun experience and I continue to build my portfolio of network connections. If anyone is interested in finding out more please reach out to Wendy Hood-Morris.
Wendy Hood-Morris
Sr. Content Developer
Focus Media Group (FMG Publishing Inc.)
CA: 647-479-2187 | US: 617-502-5633
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IGNITION STARTUP FUND
The deadline to apply to the Ignition Fund has been extended to Monday, November 7, 2022 at 1PM AST. Information sessions which were postponed as a result of Fiona have been rescheduled; the new schedule of the information sessions can be found on the Ignition Fund information page.
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PEI FVPS Clothing Give Away Event to be held at the O'Leary Legion on October 25th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. All are welcome.
Also looking for two volunteers from 7:30 to 9 to put clothing into bags, let me know if you would like to fill your cup by helping out. See drop off times for donations below or email me back with any questions you may have.
I will be accepting gently used clothing and foot wear, small house hold items( quilts, bedding, towels, face cloths, dishtowels and curtains) on October 24th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and again on October 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the O'Leary Legion. If you live in Alberton or Tignish and would like to donate please drop off your donations at 1 College Street in Alberton (please use the Community Center doors - Bingo Hall doors) , on October 20th and 21st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. . If you are unable to drop off your donations on these dates but would like to give, please call Karen at 306-231-0848 . Hope to see you all on October 25th. Thank you in advance everyone and please feel free to share this information with clients /co workers. I could also use your help with putting the poster on your bulletin boards and social media platforms etc. Hope to see you all on the October 25th. Take care until then.
Kindest regards
Karen MacCarville
Karen MacCarville BA| Pronouns: She, Her
Community Outreach Coordinator| PEI Family Violence Prevention Services Inc
PO Box 8, O’Leary PE, C0B1V0
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PODCAST
Interested in being a guest on our "BIZY IN THE STICKS" podcast? Share your entrepreneur story of business successes and failures to our communities to increase everyone's opportunity of success and knowledge.
Sharing your story will help them to realize that they aren't alone, that others have been in similar predicaments and made it out alive.
TRAINING
Looking for short training courses and a chance to upskill some of your staff. Give Kester a call and let us know how we can help your get started.
Contact Kester Nurse, Labour Market Resource at 902-726-9378 or email: Kester@westprincechamber.com
www.ruralpeilabourmarket.com
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Follow "BIZY IN THE STICKS" on Podbean to get notifications:
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Do you have news or important information you would like to share with other members? Chamber E-News goes out monthly!
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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AT OUR
6TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Special Thanks to Our Hole Sponsors:
Provincial Credit Union,
Alberton Pharmacy,
Transportation West Inc.,
M.R.S.B. Group, Prince Cabinets Carpentry,
O'Leary Home Healthcare Inc.,
Cascumpec Bay Oyster Company Ltd.,
Alberton Fisheries,
Kinch's Welding & Repair,
Briarwood Coastal Cottages & Lodge,
Tignish Co-op Association Ltd.,
Craig Wood Products Ltd.,
CIBC Alberton
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GET ASSISTANCE ACCESSING QUALIFIED FOREIGN WORKERS (IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS)
James S. Kang
H & G Immigration Consulting
Halifax: Suite 1159, 99 Wyse Road,
Dartmouth NS B3A 4S5
1-902-932-5642
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PEI Mutual Insurance Company
Contact: Alyssa MacLean or Craig Noonan
116 Walker Ave. Summerside C1N 6V9
902-436-2185
Residential, Commercial, Farm, and Fishing Boast Insurance.
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Membership Resources & Programs |
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Did you know our Chamber signs Certificates of Origin for export? This is one of our many member benefits.
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Have you taken advantage of our B2B Program? The Business 2 Business Member Benefit Program offers discounted prices to chamber members only. Call or email today to be a B2B Business Sponsor.
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B2B Programs helps promote its members and the services they offer. Support & promote our local economy, stimulate new business through increased exposure and word of mouth referals. You can also create new business contacts and leads to customers.
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Thank you Business Sponsors!
Your chamber membership belongs to your business and all of your employees! Both you and your staff/colleagues can take advantage of the events, benefits, and the B2B Program.
Need another discount card contact us today!
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The Province of Prince Edward Island is partnering with the Construction Association of PEI to help match Islanders who need contractors to make immediate repairs to their homes or businesses as a result of Hurricane Fiona with qualified contractors on Prince Edward Island and across the country. “The Construction Association of PEI is working...
FIONA GOV'T UPDATES:
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