Western Chamber E-News May, 2021 Edition
Greetings from the CEO

Our Chamber exists to support our members. Our role is to be unwavering in supporting business growth in Western PEI through engaging in and influencing public policy, creating meaningful connections in our business communities, and nurturing ideas that impact our economic future.
Public Policy is a course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem, rules ensuring that businesses offer safe products to consumers are part of a nation's regulatory policy in a free enterprise system, governments address public problems through policy to ensure that.

The West Prince Chamber of Commerce along with other Island Chambers meet on a regular basis to discuss key policy issues affecting our communities. Backed by our vast and diverse networks, we help shape public policy so members' interests are represented on what matters most. By doing so we create a stronger business community through collaboration, networking, advocacy, and education.

As the third wave of the pandemic continues to roll out, and restrictive measures stay in place, we all need to find sources of inspiration and optimism. I urge you all to take the necessary measures you need to stay safe and healthy not only for your staff but also for your own mental health. Please reach out if you have any concerns at all.

Best Regards,
Tammy Rix
West Prince Chamber of Commerce
COVID-19 Resources & Information
mGovernment of Canada Contacts & Apps
Public Health Updates: Subscribe
Canadian Centre for Health and Safety: pandemic operations guidance tip sheets

Business Relief Programs & Grants

To find links for any of the above programs click on the link below.


Vaccine update for PEI

Beginning Monday, May 10, 2021, individuals 16-29 years of age and older can book their appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as per the following schedule:

  • Beginning Monday, May 10: individuals born in the months of January – March
  • Beginning Tuesday, May 11: individuals born in the months of April - June
  • Beginning Wednesday, May 12: individuals born in the months of July - September
  • Beginning Thursday, May 13: individuals born in the months of October - December
or call toll-free 1-844-975-3303
      
Vaccination Passport, Test Availability & Provincial Re-Open Strategy 
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The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce and its network recently explored vaccine passports, rapid test availability, and provincial re-open strategies. The following provides key findings from the Atlantic IMPRESSIONS Insight Community survey completed by 160 insight community members in Atlantic Canada from April 15 - 29, 2021.
See all of the results here







Maximizing your Membership: Resources & Programs
Business 2 Business (B2B) Program
Are you aware of the chamber programs and services we have available for you and/or your staff? Bookmark and regularly visit our benefits page, as we continue to work on new offers for members.
B2B Program helps promote its members and the services that they offer
• Support and promote a buy Local attitude in our community
• Stimulates new business through increase exposure and word of mouth referrals
• Creates new business contacts and leads to clients, customers, friends, and families
• Creates long-term trusting loyal relationships in the business community
• Ensuring the reputation of your business matters and is respected by the community.
Thank you to the following Business Sponsors!

·    NOONAN PETROLEUM Furnace Oil & Propane Discount .06 Litre
·  H&R BLOCK ALBERTON 10% Discount on new clients
·  BOB'S PHARMACY TIGNISH 20% Discount
·  THE CORK & BARREL Homebrew Shop $10 off Brew Fees
·  CRAIG WOOD PRODUCTS 15% discount on the purchase of wood products only
·  GOLIATH SECURITY discount of two months FREE on the monitoring agreement,
and 10% discount on the purchase of Security cameras.
· JAXON NATURALS, Order a minimum of 50 Custom label lip balm, and they waive the design fee ($25 Value)
       
"Bizy in the Sticks" New Rural Chamber Podcast
Listen in to the second episode of “Bizy In The Sticks”, a podcast put on by the Rural PEI Labour Market Development Partnership. This episode is an introduction to the West Prince Chamber of Commerce Team. Stay tuned for our next guest Dan MacDonald of the Co-operators and MacDonald Insurance & Investments.
4th Annual Business Awards
Congratulations to all the Business awards finalists and a big thank you to our many award sponsors and Corporate Sponsors. If you did not get a chance to view the videos. Please click on the link to watch now.
Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEO's
Resilient. It’s a word that resonates with strength, spirit, toughness and flexibility. It’s also the defining characteristic of this year’s Top 50 CEOs and the way they’ve fought through the pandemic. Fought for their companies and colleagues. For their customers. For their communities. The harder they were tossed around, the higher they bounced. They embraced the chaos of creative solutions, making 90 degree turns on a dime. Exchanged face-to-face meetings and service delivery with digital interfaces and physical distancing. Discovered new products and efficiencies, expanded operations and target markets. Ultimately, they didn’t just survive, they thrived. Congratulations to Chamber Member Paul Young of Community Hospitals West on your recognition.
Community Hospitals West also won the Noonan Petroleum Overcoming Adversity Award 2021.
Vaccination Passports, Rapid Tests and Provincial Recovery Plans
Have you seen the latest feedback from the Atlantic Canadian Chamber
"Atlantic Impressions" community?
Join today and get a clear line of site on the results of all network consultations. https://atlanticimpressions.vision-critical.com       
New Member Bringing B2B Benefits
Jaxon Naturals is an affordable, natural skincare for the young and young-at-heart is our priority! 
We use simple ingredients because they are naturally effective. Chamber members get your own walking business card!
Order a minimum of 50 custom label lip balm and we waive the design fee ($25 value)

The West Prince Chamber is working on individual member cards to access business discounts at participating sponsors. They should be in the mail by the end of May. All member's dues must be paid and up-to-date in order to use the B2B Program.
Help retain your current employees. Offer the Chamber Plan Employee Benefits
Bookmark and regularly visit our benefits page, as we continue to work on new offers for members. West Prince Chamber Member Benefits.
Request for Tender
Upcoming events
Menu: Individual servings will include -hummus with veggies/fruit/pita chips, cranberry brie bites, thai chicken golden baskets. A cash bar will also be available. Relax and enjoy the evening! To register call Tammy before Friday at 902-726-5646. We need numbers to order the number of meals provided by Tyne Valley Teas Cafe.
Labour Market Development Program update: Kester Nurse will present the final results of the Needs Assessment survey. Members are welcome to join us for our regular meeting and bring any concerns/challenges or new ideas to the table. Brainstorming session!
West Prince Chamber of Commerce
Tammy Rix, CEO
902-726-JOIN (5646)
Tammy@WestPrinceChamber.com