Greetings from your CEO
November 2022
Dear Members
The holidays are almost here and we look forward to good times with family and friends. We thank you for your continued support and for being a valued member. Please notice we have decided to postpone our Business Excellence Awards Gala until April 24, 2023, due to the Canada Winter Games. Please save the date. Nominations will open on December 5th.
The West Prince Chamber of Commerce held its President's Luncheon and AGM on November 10th, 2022 at Mill River Resort. Dan MacDonald of The Cooperators MacDonald Insurance & Investments was sworn in as the 6th President. Leah McGrath of MRSB Group accepted the position of new Vice President. We would like to thank outgoing President, Carol Rybinski of Tyne Valley Teas Cafe for her time in the position. Those in attendance enjoyed the address by guest speaker, Don McDougall, and even got the opportunity to have him sign a copy of his new book; "Business Get It Done, Have Some Fun".
The adoption of a new membership fee tier structure was voted in at the AGM, effective November 10, 2022. New and existing chamber members will have the choice to choose between one of three tiers, Growth, Connector, or Influencer. A special thank you to Connie Wedge of H & R Block for being our first Influencer. We hope you will take the time to read through the new membership fee tiers. We look forward to having many more influencers on board. For more details, you can visit New Membership Fee Tier
Also this month we have launched our "Wear your love for local" - the Love Local, PEI Online Store is now LIVE. Featuring a top selection of apparel and accessories for you to choose from, browse our limited-time-only Love Local, PEI Online Store to find the perfect merch to show off your love for supporting local. The first 25 orders will receive a FREE Love Local, PEI tote bag!
Sincerely Yours,
Tammy Rix
Chief Executive Officer
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The Love Local, PEI store is online NOW! Orders can be placed for Love Local, PEI merchandise beginning Monday, November 14th to Monday, November 28th. It is a great opportunity for businesses to purchase Love Local, PEI merchandise, or pick up a holiday gift item for someone special. Special offer: The first 25 orders will receive a Love Local, PEI tote bag! The URL to the Love Local, PEI online store is lovelocalpei.staygolden.ca
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Back Row: Dan MacDonald, Leah McGrath, Amber Frey, Caol Rybinski, Paul Arsenault
Front Row: Melissa Heald, Ruby Lubigan, Monique Horne, Denis Gallant, John Maynard,
Missing from photo: Geoffrey Irving, Norma Jean Griffin
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Win $1000 for Your Chamber of Commerce
Your Chamber can win $1000 for enrolling new Atlantic Impressions members.
The Chamber of Commerce that has the most new members join the Atlantic Impressions Community before December 1, 2022 will win $1,000 for their Chamber of Commerce.
Note: The $1,000 prize is for Chambers of Commerce. To qualify for the $1,000 prize, the winning Chamber must have a minimum of 10 new members sign up to join Atlantic Impressions. Following 10 enrollments, the Chamber with the most new members over and above 10 will win the prize.
Thank you!
Atlantic Impressions Atlantique
West Prince Chamber of Commerce
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Congratulations to Kate Calrk of Beadelicious. Kates makes handmade glass beads and jewelry. Thank you for filling out the two-question survey on Ireland Travel. You have won a $50 Gift Card to Mill River Resort! Please pick it up at the Chamber Office at 18 Gard Road, Bloomfield. (Markan West Building)
#IrelandExperience #ChamberTravel #IndusinIreland
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Start your Journey into the European Market Today
For a nominal financial commitment, the Europe Market Development Program (EMDP) supplies export-interested companies with direction, a strategy to guide market-entry and connections to decision-makers in European companies.
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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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How to Survive the Restaurant Industry Labor Shortage
In the industry today, good people are hard to find and harder to keep. Even prior to the pandemic, recruitment and retention were major pain points for owners and operators.
Learn about the causes of the current restaurant industry labor shortage, potential effects your restaurant might experience, and ways to find success in spite of it all. Though the effects of a labor shortage will differ depending on your market and restaurant type, here are some ways the current restaurant industry labor shortage could affect your operations.
- Double down on staff retention
- Spread the word about open roles
- Shake up your management and compensation package
- Take Care of your team
- Take advantage of technology (and maybe rethink your service model)
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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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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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Lupin's Flowers Inc.
Contact: Chauncy Perry
38605 Western Road. Alberton (Bloomfield) C0B 1B0
902-853-5756
Home-based floral studio, dealing exclusively in cut flowers and plants.
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Magic Moments
Contact: Tracy Doyle-Arsenault
328 Church Street
Tignish, PEI C0B 2B0
902-882-4017
Childcare Learning Centre
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Membership Resources & Programs |
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New Promotions from Flagship and Irving Oil
Materials from these two benefits providers outlining their new promotions for your members can be found in our member resource centre.
Special Promotion from FlagShip
When you promote the FlagShip Discount Shipping Program to your members, you’ll receive a sign-up bonus of $30 for every member who registers for a new FlagShip account between October 1 and December 31st, 2022 and makes their first shipment by December 31, 2022.
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Atlantic Chamber of Commerce Added Value Benefit Programs
Please note that the following are the only Added Value Benefits for members that ACC currently offers. These are also extended to West Prince Chamber of Commerce Members.
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The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan (source of non due revenue for Chambers)
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Clover Merchant Services (source of non dues revenue for Chambers)
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Flagship (source of non dues revenue for Chamber)
- Box AV
- BrokerLink Insurance
- InUnison
- Irving
- Wilson Insurance
- UNI Payroll Services
Detailed information about these programs can be found on our website and marketing materials can be found in your members resource centre on the website. Please take a few moments and update your website and social media to list the current offers.
If you are a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce they also offer a suite of member benefits and the information can be found on their website.
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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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Support for licensed home child care centres in Prince Edward Island
Grants and incentives are rolling out to support Island residents interested in providing licensed child care in their own homes. Licensed family home centres can receive financial support to reduce parent fees, fund wages and professional development opportunities, and purchase materials, equipment, or supplies. Current unlicensed home child...
The Western Hospital Collaborative Emergency Centre (CEC) will continue to remain closed until at least January 2023 due to ongoing staffing challenges. This closure does not affect emergency department services, which remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The review of this service is ongoing with the purpose of identifying areas for...
The province of Prince Edward Island is introducing a new design for its license plates and for the first time, there will be a distinct plate for electric vehicles. “It has been almost a decade since Prince Edward Island introduced a new license plate design and it is time for a refresh. The traditional, simple design will allow greater...
Island fire services across the province will receive grants to purchase disaster response and communications equipment to help them prepare for future emergency events. The Department of Justice and Public Safety is investing over $1 million in emergency preparedness with local fire services. Each of the 35 fire departments will receive a one-...
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