Happy Valentines Day!

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902-726-JOIN (5646) Main Line

902-726-WEST (9378) Kester

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Labour Market Development Partnership

The joint Labour Market Development (LMD) project between the Eastern PEI Chamber of Commerce and The West Prince Chamber of Commerce recently sent out an RFP for a survey consultant. MRSB was the successful applicant chosen to conduct a Needs Assessment Survey for the project. We would like to encourage our members and the business community on the whole to look out for, and respond to this survey which should be distributed at the beginning of March.

Stay Tuned for Rural Chambers Podcast!

The LMD partnership is also in the early stages of planning and producing a podcast that will help put the spotlight on the issues facing rural businesses.

Ask any small business owner and they will tell you just how busy they are. The podcast will feature conversations with entrepreneurs from all across PEI who run a variety of businesses. With this initiative we aim to help give businesses a greater voice.

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Small businesses are invited to nominate themselves in one of the 9 categories or another business. This year the Chamber will create a Business Profile Video for the top 2 finalists in each category. These videos will be available to watch on our website and social media platforms. A copy of the business awards and nomination form is linked below. Business Awards Nomination Form

Consider Becoming a Corporate Sponsor

If you're a business that knows what it takes to succeed, an organization that has built itself into an icon of the community, a company that is ready to give back...then we would like you to consider being a sponsor for our Business Excellence Awards.

Your participation and sponsorship will include/support the following:

• Talent and the tools that will be associated with creating a great script and a standout delivery business profile video

• Photography services and any video editing software needed

• Doors Prizes draws every week for the month of April 1, 8, 15, 22

• Baskets for the top 9 business award winners (will include local products valued at $200 each)

• Top Logo recognition (on all promotional materials, including video, print, radio, social media)

• Social Media Promotions one month leading up to the event

Download the Corporate Sponsorship Form!

A Reminder About Our AGM

The 17th of February is fast approaching. That means you have only a short time to Register for our Annual General Meeting to be held at the Mill River Experience. REGISTER NOW! or call Tammy at 902-726-5646

MEMBER NEWS

North Cape Coastal Drive

North Cape Coastal Drive is pleased to offer free memberships for the 2021/2022 year. We are excited to announce this initiative for tourism businesses in our region as we continue to navigate through these difficult times. North Cape Coastal Drive memberships provide businesses the opportunities for advanced industry training sessions, social media features/takeovers, cost-sharing advertisement opportunities, listing on our website and regional guidebook (2020), and other great member benefits. Please contact Adam MacLennan if you have any questions or wish to become a member of North Cape Coastal Drive.

Meet some of our Members

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Claiming home office deductions during COVID-19

New guidance on Home Office deductions during Covid. Find out more!

Don't forget the flowers or chocolates for whoever you LOVE! Happy Valentines Day!