April 2024
On behalf of the West Prince Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to our chamber community. Your participation and involvement have been instrumental in driving our collective success and fostering a thriving business environment. As we approach our year-end, we kindly remind you that membership fees for this year are now due. Invoices will be dispatched promptly, and we kindly ask you to inform us of your intention to continue being part of our organization. Your continued engagement is vital to the growth and vitality of our chamber, and we look forward to another year of collaboration and mutual success. Thank you once again for your invaluable support.
As your local Chamber of Commerce, our objective is to identify the most effective methods through which we can support you as either a business owner or employer. We encourage you to participate in this brief survey to share your insights, enabling us to enhance our services and better serve the needs of the business community. Kindly complete the survey by April 15th. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. If you wish to be entered into a draw for a Zippered Hoodie (Size XL) and a $50 Gas Card on April 17th, please provide your name at the end of this survey. Thank you. Complete Annual Membership Survey
Warm Regards,
Tammy Rix
Chief Executive Officer
902-726-JOIN (5646)
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Winner of the Woolen Blanket |
Congratulations to Carol Waddell, the proud winner of our recent online voting campaign for the People's Choice Service Excellence Award! A huge THANK YOU to Carol for taking the time to cast her vote. We truly appreciate your engagement and support. Carol is a valued member of the PEI Mutual Insurance team. Let's give Carol a round of applause for her well-deserved win!
Special thank you to MacAusland's Woollen Mills for your kind donation!
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Membership Invoices have been sent out for the 2024 year. Thank you for your continued support! Looking to upgrade to the next Membership Tier - just let us know and we can make it happen!
E-transfers can be sent to Admin@westprincechamber.com
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Don't forget about the NEW ChamberWest 50/50 Raffle draw. We will do a live draw online on Mother's Day! How exciting is that?
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Complete SURVEY by April 15th for a chance to WIN a Zippered Hoodie (Size XL) and a $50 Gas Card. the draw will take place on April 17th, please provide your name at the end of this survey. Good Luck!
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The next member breakfast meeting will be on Wednesday, April 10th. To register go to our website at:
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https://projects.upei.ca/astronomy/
Information about astronomy for Prince Edward Island from the Department of Physics
On the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Prince Edward Island. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon blocks some or all of our view of the sun.
The western part of PEI will experience a total solar eclipse (100% of sun blocked), while central and eastern locations will experience a significant partial solar eclipse (more than 98% of the sun’s disk covered by the moon). This is a once-in-a-lifetime event. The last time a total solar eclipse was visible from PEI was July 10, 1972. After 2024, PEI will not experience another total solar eclipse until May 1, 2079.
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CIBC Alberton is looking for a Client Service Representative, Part-Time 30 Hours a week.
Click HERE for more information.
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Rural Action Centres provide valuable training and information sessions.
Check the calendar and register for your next training session, or plan to attend an upcoming event in your region. Calendar of Events
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SkillsPEI annual Job Fairs are happening in Charlottetown on April 16th and Summerside on April 23rd. The Job Fairs are open to all PEI employers and are a great opportunity to connect with job seekers who are actively looking for employment opportunities.
There is no charge to participate, and employers should register before March 28th due to limited space, but we are accepting registrations until Friday, April 5th. The registration form can be found on the SkillsPEI website at skillspei.com/jobfairs
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Government Programs & Updates |
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United Kingdom and Ireland recruitment mission to bring skilled workers to PEI
Recruiting skilled workers will be top priority as a PEI industry-led business delegation attends upcoming job fairs overseas. The Island delegation will travel to the Newcomers Canada‘s recruitment events in Birmingham, England and Dublin, Ireland between April 24-27 where hundreds of job seekers will meet with potential employers.
The Office of Immigration will pre-arrange interviews for Island employers with qualified tradespeople interested in working on Prince Edward Island. Successful tradespeople will then be supported by provincial immigration staff as they begin the process of moving to Prince Edward Island.
Island workers will have access to paid sick leave effective October 1, 2024.
Following amendments made to the Employment Standards Act during the most recent fall sitting of the legislature, Island workers will be eligible for up to three paid sick days depending on the length of their continuous employment with the same employer.
“With the shifting landscape on paid sick leave across the country, proclaiming a date to make the changes to our employment legislation come into effect is a step in the right direction. We know there will be more important conversations on paid sick days, and we will continue to approach them in a fair and balanced way for all parties involved.”
- Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population Jenn Redmond.
The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) a grant of $2.95 million to avoid passing on increased costs of waste management operations to Island residents.
Customers will see the grant on a separate line item on their property tax bills this spring.
“Our government recognizes that Islanders are facing financial stress due to the increased cost of living. This grant ensures that the effective and efficient waste management services will continue without placing additional financial burdens on Islanders.”
- Minister of Transportation, and Infrastructure, Ernie Hudson To read more click HERE.
Federal Updates
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Article
Unemployment Rate Edges Higher Despite Job Growth
Canada’s labour market is on track for decent job growth in the first quarter of 2024, but the headline number isn’t the whole story. According to this month’s Labour Force Survey, Canada's job market saw growth of 41,000 jobs in February 2024, while the unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points to 5.8%.
Our Senior Economist, Andrew DiCapua, says that while there's decent job growth, the economy struggles to absorb a growing population. To read more click HERE!
More Small Towns in Canada Will Be Able to Choose Which Immigrants Can Settle, Canadian Chamber of Commerce article
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) has been an effective way to address the specific labour needs of rural and Northern communities across Canada.
The recent decision by Minister Marc Miller to make this program permanent is a significant achievement for the Canadian Chamber Network, reflecting its successful advocacy efforts and commitment to advancing policies that benefit businesses and communities alike. This development provides greater certainty for businesses and prospective immigrants to Canada.
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CHAMBER PERKS APP
To set up your company's account and to start offering perks on the app, go to the Admin Portal Website link https://cpaadmin.chamberperks.ca/ Save this link on your desktop for future reference or access it on your chamber's website homepage. Enter the Admin Portal Login Email Username and temporary password that was supplied in the onboarding email sent to you by your chamber. Make sure to change the password immediately.
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Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan is designed to help businesses of all sizes.
Coverage can be tailored to fit your team while our easy-to-file claims, intuitive app and excellent customer service make administration simple.
Call you local Chamber of Commerce today and speak to an advisor for a free quote today.
West Prince Chamber of Commerce
Brent Gallant 902-436-3684
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Flagship Discounted Shipping Program
No Better Time To Try FlagShip!
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Through this incredible program, members receive exclusive rates on electronic payment processing services including: credit, debit, e-commerce, mobile commerce, cheque guarantee and gift cards.
For more information, please contact:
902.293.1067
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Trusted, Engaged, Responsive, and in your Community! Refer a local business to join today!
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