Greetings from your CEO
September 2022
Dear Members,
Fall is in the air and school and routines are back. I have provided a link for some tips to adjust to the back-to-school routines.
I would like to extend an invitation to attend our "Back to Business Breakfast" Mixer on Thursday, September 29 from 8:00-9:30 AM at Mill River Resort. We will have guest speaker Alfred Arsenault Chief Operations Officer of Provincial Credit Union to discuss the economic outlook for the fall and 2023. Please register in advance HERE.
I would like to encourage you to bring along new staff or anyone new to the community that would like to expand their networks or has concerns about our communities and wants to get involved. Chamber breakfast meetings are designed to allow non-members to attend so that they can get a feel of what is going on in our region. The West Prince Chambers of Commerce is primarily a networking organization that strives to raise the profile of our members and facilitate networking opportunities. We encourage more people to join and be involved. Please reach out anytime.
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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Regular Board Meeting
Monday, September 26th, 2002 at 12:00 PM noon Lunch will be provided. Location Chamber boardroom, 18 Gard Road.
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Come out and do some networking - we have missed seeing your faces! Join the Chamber crew for our "Back to Business Breakfast Mixer" on Sept. 29th from 8:00-9:30 AM at Mill River Resort. Guest Alfred Arsenault of Provincial Credit Union will discuss the Economic Outlook for 2023. All welcome, please register in advance at www.westprincechamber.com.
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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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Will wages continue to rise?
With fierce competition for workers in this country and unemployment at an all-time low, it's no surprise wages are rising fast. In addition to putting pressure on business costs, this trend could help provoke an inflationary spiral. Let's look at wages and the factors that will influence them in the coming months.
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Business Funding Directory
The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce published their Business Funding Directory for 2022 - a summary of federal and provincial grants, subsidies, and tax credits available to PEI businesses.
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Applications for TAP (Trade Accelerator Program) Atlantic are now open!
This program is run through NS, but is open to PEI and the other Atlantic provinces.
TAP has helped over 1,500 companies across Canada realize their export goals with strategic planning and mentorship.
Through intensive workshops, peer-to-peer exchange, hands-on support from leading Canadian export advisors, and individual mentoring, you will be able to develop an export plan that is realistic, high-quality and fully integrated with your overall business strategy, equipping you with the tools and resources to find success as your grow your business.
Applications for Cohort 7 close on September 23rd
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Interested in traveling to Ireland? Eastern PEI & @Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce have organized a Chamber Travel trip for anyone to take advantage of. Take advantage of this great opportunity to travel with a Chamber group and discover the sights and cities of Ireland. This is a private group tour, the cost is $2999 from Halifax on October 16-23, 2022. Deposits and booking details here.
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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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The bi-annual Neighbour-2-Neighbour Event at the Prince County Exhibition Grounds & Rink in Alberton will be held on September 24th from 12 PM to 4 PM!
Come help welcome our newest Healthcare Professionals to the region. There will be inflatables for the kids, organized games/sports, a craft corner, and more! There will be food vendors, with local and an international flare on site, as well as food samples from around the globe! There will be booths, from local businesses, community organizations, and service providers! And the best part - the cultural performances and entertainment - both local and international performers too!
We can't wait for this! Hope to see you there!
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GRAND OPENING!
September 23rd from 4 to 8 pm &
September 24th from 10 am to 1 pm
Moments Floral, Gifts & Custom Design
446 Main Street O'Leary
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Symposium 2022
Redefining The Future
Save The Date:
Join us on
Tuesday,October 4th
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Amazing Advertising Opportunity. Chamber member Synergy Screens is making it easier for you to get noticed. Check out this opportunity to showcase your business services or products. |
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Nori Nori Fun Design Inc.
Contact: Norianna Lam
101 School Street, Tignish.
902-330-2532
Retail toy store.
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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 Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, announced changes to Prince Edward Island’s legal order from seven days of isolation to now requiring five days of isolation for positive cases of COVID-19 (10 days of isolation for immune-compromised cases) and are required to wear a mask for five days after isolation when they are in indoor...
Islanders who need laboratory services such as bloodwork at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital now have the option of booking these services online through SkiptheWaitingRoom.com. The service will be expanded to the Prince County Hospital in September and to all community sites this Fall. The new service will make it quicker and easier for people to...
Lieutenant Governor Antoinette Perry presided over the accession proclamation ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III at Government House this morning in Charlottetown. In the presence of Premier Dennis King, members of the Executive Council, an Indigenous leader, and senior government officials, Her Honour issued and read a formal proclamation...
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