Volume 2 Issue 16 | August 5th 2021 |
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A Roundup of Chamber News & Resources
We're Here to Support As Your Indispensable Partner In Business!
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Winner of the Leading Advocates For Local Business Development
2020 Canadian Business Award
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Greetings!
Nominations are open for our Annual Business Awards & Recognition Ceremony! Submit your nomination(s) for your favourite person or business using our easy-to-use digital form at www.wasagachamber.ca/nominations.
What else is happening? Here's a snapshot!
- Thank you for making the 36 Days of Wasaga~licious support local campaign a fun and exciting event for our community! See pictures of our Ultimate Grand Prize Winners and some of our weekly prize winners below!!
- Did you miss July's Business After 5 with the singing chef from MMEA and neighbouring business Ontario Insurance Network? Watch the replay below!
- We're having a yard sale August 14th and 15th from 8am to 2pm at 550 River Road West! To donate items or volunteer, email Kathy at kathymulgrew@hotmail.com
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If you haven't already, take the time to look through our 2021 Community Information Guide: www.wasagachamber.ca/guide. Opportunities to advertise in our 2022 guide and map will be launching soon.
Keep scrolling for more information, events, and opportunities to support you and your business.
Thank you again for your commitment and partnership. Our organization is strong because of you. Together, we will continue to tackle this challenge (and whatever the future may bring), ensuring that Wasaga Beach will not only get through this, but will thrive in spite of it!
Sincerely,
Your Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce
P.S. Contact office@wasagachamber.com to get involved through sponsorships, prizes, volunteering, promotional opportunities and more.
P.P.S. Register for your FREE Digital Marketplace account and set up your business listing on Wasaga Beach's Community Information & Business Web Portal. Click here to set up your listing now.
How Can We Help?
The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce is the support and voice for local business. Email us at office@wasagachamber.com to let us know how we can help. NOTE: The best way to reach us is by email at office@wasagachamber.com. You can also call 705-429-2247 and leave a message. |
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Annual Business Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Nominations Are Open!
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36 Days of Wasaga~licious
Support Local Media Campaign
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our inaugural 36 Days of Wasaga~licious support local media campaign!
A big shout out to all participating businesses, prize and media sponsors!
We are excited today to announce the winners of our 3 Ultimate Grand Prizes & Shopper's Choice Prize! See pictures below!!
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Thank You To Our Prize & Media Sponsors |
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Congratulations!
Here are a few of our weekly winners!!
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Wasaga~licious is a business recovery initiative supported by the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Wasaga Beach that's designed to encourage Wasaga Beach residents to try a variety of culinary, retail and service experiences that are unique to our town. |
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Congratulations!
Here are the Ultimate Grand Prize Winners!!
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Community Spirit Prize
Sponsored By Wasaga Beach Brewing Company
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I share what I love and I love everything Wasaga Beach!
Congratulations to Kara-Lynn Palmer!!
This prize is awarded to the top promoter. An individual who voluntarily shares the campaign and is the word-of-mouth advocate posting selfies, uses the campaign hashtag, and more! #wasagalicious
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David Cubitt from Wasaga Beach Brewery Company presented Kara-Lynn Palmer of love2yourfeet with a massive $520 value gift basket containing a Beach One Cerveza beach bag, a backpack, branded wearables plus a $200 VISA purchasing card. Congratulations Kara-Lynn on winning The Community Spirit Prize.
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Biggest Beach Fan Prize
Sponsored by RE/MAX By The Bay Brokerage
I can’t get enough of the beach and it’s my business to support local!
Congratulations to Rachel Piercey!!
This prize is awarded to the individual who shops at a wide variety of participating businesses, posts selfies and uses the campaign hashtag--#wasagalicious.
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Rachel Piercey won The Biggest Beach Fan prize. Jason Ruttan from Re/Max By The Bay presented Rachel with an awesome $500 value prize, including a 16 ft. inflatable Viewing Screen, a Digital Video Projector and an assortment of flavoured popcorn provided by Grandma’s Beach Treats. Now Rachel is set to host an outdoor movie night!
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Shop-A-Holic Prize
Sponsored By Black Forest Cottages
I'm not a shop-a-holic, I'm helping the economy!
Congratulations to Kristi Brethauer
This prize goes to the individual who shops the most often, posts selfies and uses the campaign hashtag. #wasagalicious
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Dirk Waden, Manager of Blackforest Cottages presented prize winner Kristi Brethauer with The Shop-A-Holic Prize-A Gift Certificate with a value of up to $2500 for a 1 Week Stay in a Four Bedroom Cottage for 8-10 people . Courtesy of Janet Yates, owner of Black Forest Cottages.
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Shopper's Choice Prize
Sponsored By 97.7 MAX FM
Voted By The Public!
Congratulations to Beach Builders Home Hardware!!
This prize goes to the top business voted by the public as Shopper's Choice.
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Tomas Nassab from MAX 97.7 FM enjoyed giving The Shopper’s Choice Prize – a Gift Certificate to Beach Builders Home Hardware for an amazing weekend advertising package on MAX 97.7 FM with 30x30 second messages valued at $750. |
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Wasaga~licious encompasses all businesses whether a service-based business, traditional brick-and-mortar store, retail shop, home-based, online, restaurant or accommodations business. |
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July Business After 5
Watch The Replay!
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We had a great time at the July Business After 5 with the singing chef from MMEA - Like Nonna Made and neighbouring business Ontario Insurance Network.
Click below to watch the replay!
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Elizabeth & Isaac Levy
Finishing Touches Painting & Handyman Services
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Jennie Elmslie
Free Spirit Tours
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Rapid Test Kits For Businesses
Order Today!
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Help protect our community from COVID-19 by curbing asymptomatic workplace spread.
For more information and to place your order, visit:
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Join Us At Leadercast!
The World's Largest 1 Day Leadership Event
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You're invited to the world's largest 1 day leadership event--Leadercast! Headlined by top speakers like Rainn Wilson, Guy Raz, Andy Stanley, and Austin Channing Brown. This is more than a one-day event. It transforms lives! |
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We're Having A Yard Sale! |
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The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce has moved from 550 River Road West to the new office location at 2115 Mosley St. Many items were discovered that the Chamber would like to offer to the community in a yard sale as a fundraiser for the Chamber and invite you to donate items as well.
- If you are dropping off donations for the yard sale, please be aware, if not sold, all items will be given to charity and/or sold online using Facebook Marketplace, etc.
- Please arrange for donation drop off with Kathy Mulgrew. Refrain from dropping off at either location without contacting Kathy.
- Feel free to browse other donations and put $$$ that you feel they are worth in the cash box when you arrange drop off of your items.
The live yard sale will be held Saturday, August 14th and Sunday, August 15th from 8am to 2pm at the old Chamber building at 550 River Road West. To volunteer at the yard sale or donate items, contact Kathy Mulgrew.
Kathy Mulgrew
705-352-0638
KathyMulgrew@hotmail.com
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2021 Community Information Guide |
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WIDE CIRCULATION
20,000 copies of the The 2021 Official Community Information Guide were recently delivered in March to households and businesses in Wasaga Beach and to select postal codes in Collingwood, Elmvale, Stayner and surrounding areas.
The remaining 5,000 copies (plus maps) are in the process of being distributed nationwide through visitor information centers, as fulfillment to visitor inquiries, at trade shows, and through distribution at many local businesses throughout the area.
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Just a note to say – how appreciated all of you are at this organization.
A well run chamber makes a huge difference in the business community.
I run a networking group on zoom every week with 30 folks coming – mostly from Simcoe County and your chamber has been mentioned a few times.
I am grateful I get notified of your events to stay in the ‘know’ for others as well.
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Chamber Calendar of Events 2021 |
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- January 28: Business After 5 - Know Your Resources & Benefits Chamber Open House
- February 25 : Business After 5 - Crossfit Mozomo Athletics
- March 8: Celebrating Women In Business Awards
- March (Mid to Late March): Community Guide Delivered to Chamber & Distributed Via Canada Post
- March 25: Business After 5 - Wasaga Tax & Accounting
- April 29: Business After 5 - Nature's Cleaning Team
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- May 27: Business After 5 - Wasaga Beach Brewing Company
- June: Wasaga~licious Spring Campaign
- June 15: Business Expo & Annual General Meeting
- July 29: Business After 5 - Ontario Insurance Network & MMEA
- September 16: Business Awards & Recognition Ceremony
- October 21: Small Business Week - Mayor Salute & Chamber Mix N Mingle
- November 25: Business After 5 - Holiday Social + Toy, Coat and Food Drive
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NOTE: Event listings are subject to change and will be held virtually until further notice. |
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GEORGIAN BAY RECREATION
Premier E-Bike, Scooter & ATV Store
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MARC PETITPAS
Business & Management Consulting
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One Care Pair
Support for Seniors and
Individuals with Disabilities
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CLEAN MOVING CO.
Residential Cleaning & Disinfection
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PRESCILLA IRMAO
Music Events & Production
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Looking For Town Support, Events and Activities? |
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Click here to visit the Wasaga Open For Business Recovery Portal for information on financial relief options, events, and opportunities.
Click here to view the new publication that highlights why Wasaga Beach is a great place to live, work, invest and visit.
Wasaga Sundaes! Visit the ice cream trail on LetsTalkWasagaBeach.com and vote for your favorite sundae in Wasaga Beach.
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You-Do-You Wasaga Beach Mid-Summer Makeover Contest – In partnership with 97.7 MAX FM! This campaign was launched to encourage residents to support our local personal service providers. Click here to submit your receipts for your chance to win $500 in gift cards to the winners choice of Wasaga Beach Services! The campaign runs until August 13th.
Click here to check out the town's event calendar for Jaz in the Park, Movie Nights, Rocking on the River and more!
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Economic Development staff continue to be available by phone and e-mail to provide support and assistance to the public, business community and investors. Please call 705-429-3844, ext. 2274 or email at edo@wasagabeach.com.
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RELIEF WITHIN REACH
For Simcoe North Business Owners
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INNOVATING TOGETHER
Thursday, August 8th | 12:30 to 4pm
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CENTRE FOR BUSINESS
Financial & Business Support
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SMALL BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE CENTRE
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SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY TOURISM
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REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATION 7
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The Digital Marketplace Web Portal!
Advertise Your Business With A FREE Place Listing
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The Digital Marketplace is a Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce initiative to share local business and community information during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. We invite all local businesses, organizations, associations, community resources, clubs and places to register for an account.
Once your account is created, you can login to add your business place information and also add any upcoming events. Yes, you can do all of this yourself as well as update your business listing information as needed! Note: Tutorials are available to walk you through the process. Click here to access the video.
Currently all event and business listings are free and you do not need to be a member of the Chamber to participate. Our goal is to build the Digital Marketplace as the go-to portal for Wasaga Beach business and community information. We need your help to do this! You can help us reach this goal by registering for an account and listing your business information as soon as possible.
Our plan is to market the new portal through both traditional and online marketing channels to spread the word about local business here in Wasaga Beach.
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The Chamber provides Personal Protective Kits to residents and tourists for $10 per kit. Business owners can also pick up a kit with social distancing signage provided by the Town of Wasaga Beach. You are welcome to stop by the office of Wasaga Tax & Accounting Monday through Thursday from 8am to 4pm. For more information or to inquire about sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contact Colleen Bannerman at colleenb@wasagatax.com or email office@wasagachamber.com. |
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Sponsorship Opportunity: Personal Protection Kits
All Sales Proceeds Donated to The Ministerial Food Bank
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2021 Community Information Guide |
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Getting to Know Your Local Resources Replay |
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Chamber Governing Bodies Resources & Links |
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 Tools & Resources For Your Business -
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From Our Partners | Employee Benefits |
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Watch Our Video On Employee Benefits |
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2021 - 2022 Board of Directors |
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Colleen Bannerman, Past Chamber President - Wasaga Tax & Accounting
Leslie Listro, Chamber President - Caithkin Treatment Foster Homes
Jennie Elmslie - Chamber Director - Free Spirit Tours
Ava Alward - Chamber Director - Realtor, RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc.
Kathy Mulgrew - Chamber Director - Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues
Zdenka Stracinski - Chamber Director - CroNorth Insulation
Jennifer Bell - Chamber Director - Bell's Maple Park
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