Greetings from your CEO
August 2022
Dear Members,
On behalf of the West Prince Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I'd like to express our deepest gratitude for your continued membership and support. Next month we will be celebrating our 6th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser at St. Felix Golf Course on September 9th. Each year our events fundraisers help raise money to support chamber operations. By engaging, supporting, and informing the business community, the chamber helps shape dialogue, connecting questions with answers, and problems with solutions. So thank you for your continued involvement and support.
For over the past year, our Labour Market Development Partnership continues to work on Labour Market issues and has identified a number of gaps still impacting rural businesses. We look forward to seeing some new faces at our breakfast mixers and sharing with you some of the solutions and your involvement in future training opportunities.
Enjoy the remainder of your summer and we look forward to seeing some of you on the green!
Sincerely Yours,
Tammy Rix
Chief Executive Officer
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A Big Thank You to our Golf Sponsors & Teams |
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What you should know about managing employees |
BDC has a wealth of information and tools to access.
Attract and retain the right talent.
So much of a business's success depends on the people behind it. By managing your people correctly, you can attract and retain employees who will help turn your business ideas into reality.
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PEI's Annual Statistical Review
The complete story of Prince Edward Island’s population, social makeup, and economy can be found in the province’s Annual Statistical Review.
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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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Borrowing too little or too late can jeopardize your business
5 minute read
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7 deadly sins in borrowing for your business
When it comes to growing your company, getting a loan can make good business sense.
Whether you use the money to invest in equipment, real estate, or technology, it can definitely help you reach the next level, while protecting your cash flow.
But borrowing can also spell trouble if you don’t watch out for the seven common mistakes outlined by our expert. Read BDC article
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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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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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MOVING!
Moments Floral, Gifts & Custom Design
is moving to: 446 Main Street O'Leary
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KITCHEN OPENING!
Sari-Sari Retail Store is opening a Kitchen on August 7th. Experience a taste of Filipino food and delicacies.
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August 11th 3-5 pm
Tignish Dental Office
Invites you to an Open House at their new location:
305 Church Street, Tignish
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September 8th 4-6 pm
MRSB & Key Murray Law
Invite you to an Open House at their new location:
36 MacKenzie Cr., Woodstock
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J2D Trading Limited
Contact: Jimmie Ng
289 Church Street, Tignish.
902-978-1382
E-Commerce business exporting quality PEI and Canadian products to the Greater China Region.
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Contact: Gregory Kinch
15025 Rte 14, Nail Pond
Tignish, PE
C0B 2B0
902-856-2584
Welding and repair shop.
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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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Featured Program: Food Production Development Assistance
Application deadline: Continuous intake.
Program Details: Food Product Development Assistance is available to Prince Edward Island businesses to access professional and technical assistance in creating or improving a new food product or process. This assistance can be used to develop and test new and improved products and processes, and other technical development-related activities.
Featured Program: Web Presence Assistance
Application deadline: Continuous intake
Program Details: Web Presence Assistance provides a non-repayable contribution to Prince Edward Island businesses and local not-for-profits to assist with the creation of an online presence or to upgrade an existing website to include e-commerce. The purpose of Web Presence Assistance is to help Island businesses and not-for-profits increase business by creating a website to establish an online presence, reach customers and increase sales.
Lifesaving Emergency Equipment at All Access PEI Sites
Prince Edward Island’s eight Access PEI locations are now equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs), known to dramatically increase the survival rate from a cardiac arrest.
A portable AED evaluates heart rhythm during a sudden cardiac arrest, and if needed, delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. Staff at Access PEI have been trained to use the devices.
“In an emergency, minutes can be lifesaving. This new equipment will allow us to be more prepared for cardiac emergencies in our communities and support the health and safety of Islanders.”
- Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Cory Deagle
Defibrillation, when combined with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within the first few minutes, can more than double the chance of survival for a person having a cardiac arrest. With each passing minute, the probability of survival declines by seven to 10 percent. Without immediate treatment, the person will suffer brain damage within three minutes and will rarely survive past twelve minutes.
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Trusted, Engaged, Responsive, and in your Community! Refer a local business to join today!
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