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Welcome to Cornwall Chamber of Commerce
Greetings!
As part of the Chamber's commitment to going 'green', we are pleased to introduce our new e-newsletter.
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 President's Message
Over the past few weeks, the Chamber has polled its membership
with respect to the closed Cornwall Crossing and the impact it has had on many
of our local businesses. I speak for the entire organization when I tell how
important this information can be and how much we appreciate members who
participate in these surveys.
We plan to continue seeking your input, as circumstances
warrant and as issues present themselves. As your advocate, the Chamber believes
it essential to hear from the membership at large in order that it may be both
relevant and representative. Our role and your responses during the border
closing issue is a prime example of that relevance and representation.
Simply put - what are those things that could really
'move-the-needle' for your business? Let us know so we can lobby on your behalf,
connect you with the appropriate source or, simply provide information.
As a closing comment, permit me to offer this. The Chamber
firmly believes your success will determine the future of our community. We are
here as an extension of you to remove the roadblocks, acquire the resources or
information to realize both your vision and your business success.
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New Members 2 Members Discount Program  The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce is ready to launch an exciting new
program. In respect to our environment, we will no longer print and distribute
20,000 VIP cards. Now, it will be 20,000 eco-friendly stickers that offer the
same discounts on member products and services but without the waste of paper.
The M2M program is being launched to encourage business transactions between
Chamber members and is a program you will benefit from.
Visit our website to view our current list of participants and to learn more about this innovative new "Green" program. M2M Participants
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Chamber Recognizes SLC Grad
Once again, the Chamber has recognized an outstanding graduate from St. Lawrence College. This year the Chamber's award for Business, was won by Adam Caskinette who graduated, 'With Distinction' with a Diploma in Business Administration - Marketing.
Adam was gratified by the recognition given him by the Chamber noting that it has motivated him to maintain a high grade point average as he move on with his studies. He is planning to attend Laurentian University to complete degree studies in Business Administration and his long range plan is to earn a Master's Degree at UBC.
The Chamber is proud to recognize the bright young talent from the Cornwall region and wishes Adam the best of luck as he continues to pursue excellence in education.
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Prepare For a Higher Dollar
COMPAS, the well known public opinion survey firm based in Toronto. It periodically surveys Canadian CEOs and business leaders on a broad range of topics. In a recent survey the question was asked about the Canadian dollar and where it was headed
According to the COMPAS business leaders panel, they are suggesting the Canadian dollar will rise to near parity with the U.S. dollar by 2011 largely due to inflation rates in the U.S. that will rise to 6.1% and remain higher than inflation in Canada.
The CEOs and business leaders see inflation in the United States will gradually rise from 4% to over 6% over the next two to three years while at the same time, rates will remain lower in Canada. As a result, there will be an increase in the value of the Canadian dollar to near parity with its American counterpart.
They cited U.S. debt loads as causing there to be higher interest rates which will result in other costs continuing to rise. They also noted the difficulty in determining how the U.S. economy will recover given the decline in manufacturing and the increase in the service sector.
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DUI ~ Do You Really Know the Consequences?
With the summer vacation season well underway, Chamber members and the public at large are well advised to read and to heed the information provided below. Surveys over the past eight years have found that too many people are completely unaware of the some or all of the penalties that can come from driving while under the influence. So says the Community Council on Impaired Driving that has hosted the arrive alive DRIVE SOBER® program for more than 20 years.
OCCID provides leadership and programs to eliminate impaired driving in Ontario and enables people and communities to share resources and information that will prevent injuries and save lives.
The organization is focusing on the new legislation the province of Ontario implemented this past May 1st. According to OCCID, too many people are unaware that: Read more... |
Eco-Driving Can Result in Savings at Gas Pumps
The Canadian Automobile Association, CAA, has come up with some timely tips on how to get the most out of a tank of gas during the hot, hazy and sometimes smoggy days of summer. CAA's North & East Ontario office is a Cornwall Chamber member.
CAA is also launching the Autogreen Challenge, designed to encourage motorists to make eco-friendly choices as they prepare for their summer road trips. The Association is giving the public a chance to find out how eco-friendly they are and to take the challenge, visiting the CAA web site at www.caasco.com/autogreen. It extends until August 7.
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Ontario Chamber Report
Pandemic Planning Kit
Ontario businesses have a responsibility to their employees and their
communities to be prepared with a plan that will enable them to continue
operating as best as possible during a widespread emergency like a flu pandemic.
A national survey demonstrates that half of all companies surveyed have no
pandemic plan.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has updated its Pandemic Planning Tool Kit in
order to help member companies develop a realistic and thorough plan.
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Canadian Chamber Report
A Competitive Report Card
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce recently compiled a report card on the government's implementation of theCompetition Policy Review Panel's final recommendations.
Compete to Win, a report produced by the Competition Review Panel, contained a number of positive and concrete recommendations for the government to act on to establish a long-term competitiveness strategy for Canada. According to the Chamber, It is important the government moves more quickly to adopt and act on the report. Read more... |
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Recently Renewed Chamber Members
138 Hair Studio, Accesoware Computer Technology Centre, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, Amerispec Cornwall & Brockville, AMR Powersports Inc., Angel Printing, Angel Whispers, Apple Hill Rustic Pine Furniture, Assist-2-Sell, Aubé Frères, Auger, Ms Judi, Aultsville Theatre, Backyard Getaway, Baker Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd., Basler Group Inc., Bath Solutions, BDO Dunwoody LLP, B-eBiz Inc., Best Western Parkway Inn, Bob's Vac Shop, Bridal's Dream, Brookdale Centre, Brunet Insurance/Assurance Brunet, BSN, Budget Propane Inc,. C & C Professional Truck Training, C.M.G. Innovation Co. Ltd., Caisse Populaire de Cornwall, Cameron's Pools-Fireplaces, Canvas Complete, Car Studio Services, Casey Mechanical, Century 21 Shield Realty Ltd.Brokerage, Champagne, Claude, Chenier Development Corp., Cineplex Entertainment Limited Partnership, Clark's Shoe Store, Cloverdale Links Golf Course, Community Living Stormont, Coping Strategies, Cornwall Clean Air Services, Cornwall Colts Junior A Hockey Club, Cornwall Community Hospital, Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation, Cornwall Concrete Products Ltd., Cornwall Economic Development, Cornwall Electric, Cornwall Fine Wines (1999) Inc., Cornwall Heating & Cooling Inc., Cornwall Home Hardware, Cornwall Lift Off, Cornwall Lighting & Electrical Centre, Cornwall Mazda, Cornwall Mini Storage Inc., Cornwall Public Library, Cornwall Regional Physiotherapy, Cornwall Square, Corporation of the City of Cornwall, Cor-Tek Industrial Services, Covington, Eric, Craig Keen Despatie Markell LLP, D Johnson's Antiques Inc., Dave's Reliable Signs Ltd.,
Deborah Kerr Studio, Delaney Bus Lines Ltd., Dempster's Frameworks, DOERS-Davey Optical Equipment Repair, Doran Bay Resort, Doyle & Shannon LLP, Dr. Rachel Navaneelan, Dr. Tint, Drake International, Dynamic Closures Corporation, Eastern Ontario Training Board, Edward Jones Investments, Elco Electric Limited, Elderbroom, Bruce, Emard Bros. Lumber Co. Ltd., Enns, MacEachern, Pace, Maloney,
Esthetics by Linda/Le Petit Retreat & Day Spa, Fence Depot, Fifth Avenue Collection Independent Jeweller, Floral Expressions, Furniture Village, Gault Family Chiropractic, General Bearing Service - Cornwall, Glentel Inc., Grant-Marion Construction Limited, Green Valley Kubota Ltd., Guindon Glenoco,
Habitat For Humanity Seaway Valley, Halliday, Linda, Hanco Welding, Haque Planters Int., Harvest Garden Center, Heim, Alfred, Hunt Insurance Brokers Ltd., ICI Paints - Division Colour Your World Glidden Paints, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services, Innovative Accounting Solutions, Integrative Counselling Services Inc., J & L PowerSports Unlimited Inc., Job Zone d'emploi, Jtec Distribution Inc., Karen's Hair Creations, Kelsey's Restaurants Inc., Lafarge Canada Inc., Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes Ltd., Landry Aluminum, Laplante Welding of Cornwall Inc.,
Lasting Impressions Landscaping, Laura's Flowers, Le Journal de Cornwall, Leisure Days RV Centre, Les Auvents Sud Ouest (2006) Inc., Link + Corporation/Brown Customs Brokerage Div., Lisette Fashions, Manpower, Marlborough Wholesale Co. Ltd., Marleau Bros. Ltd. Insurance Brokers, Marlin Orchards & Garden Centre, Maxmar Laser, McConnell Manor/Manoir, Medical Arts Pharmacy (Cornwall) Ltd.,
Meldrum Surveying Ltd., Melody Music Centre, Meyer Laboratory Services, MicroAge Computer Centre, Miller-Hughes Ford Sales Ltd., Minimax Express Transportation Inc., Monroe, Cottrell, McAteer & McCosham Insurance Brokers Ltd. Monte Carlo Motel, Morbern Inc., Morrisburg Kitchen Cabinet, Multi Doors & Windows, Natural Soaps & Crafts, Numed Canada Inc., O. Charlebois Aluminium Products Inc., Olymel - Prince, Ontario Power Generation, RH Saunders GS, OT Group, Para Med Home Health Care, Parisien Willis, Partir d'un bon pas, PBG Developments Ltd., Pommier Jewellers, Praxair Distribution Inc., Precious Petals, Pure Esthetics & Massage, PyroPro Fire Protection Systems Ltd., Quality Manufacturing, Ray-Jans Construction Inc., RBC Dominion Securities, RBC Royal Bank, RD Concrete Pumping, Renner, Stephen, Reynolds Food Packaging, Rideau Flag & Pole, RiverLink Wireless Internet Inc., Robert F. Laight, Robert J. Bourgon & Associates, Rob's Fifth Wheel Truck Stops, Ron Chénier & Associates Inc., Rona Ontario Inc., Royal LePage Performance Realty, Roy's L.B.R. Ltd., Ry-Gas Consulting, S.D. & G. OSPCA, Sat Nam Yoga Centre, Sea Valley Business Solutions, Seaway Express Inc., Seaway Hyundai, Seaway International Bridge Corp. Ltd., Seaway Yarns Limited, Shannoncourt Grooming, Training, Daycare & Luxury Pet Hotel, Sharyn's Pantry, Sigmapoint Technologies Inc., Special Touch Hair Studio, Spinners Diner, Spooner Paving, St. John's Transfer (1978) Ltd., St. Lawrence College, St. Lawrence Testing, Standard Freeholder, Staples Business Depot, State Farm Insurance - Lawrence Vandermeer, Agent, Summit Health & Fitness Club, Surette, Michael J., Tarle & McAllister Appraisals, TCB Landscaping Snow Removal, TD Canada Trust, Teleperformance Canada, Tenaquip, The Brick, The Co-operators (East End), The Rythym Room, The Thompson Rosemount Group, The UPS Store, Theresa E. Taylor & Associates Auctioneering, Tim Horton's, Township of South Glengarry, Tri-Co Sports (Cornwall) Ltd., Tri-County Literacy Council, Ultramar Ltd., Uniglass Plus/Ziebart, Union Gas, Upper Canada Home Inspection, Upper Canada's Equity Power, Vanguard Employee Benefits Broker Inc., Variety 104.5/Rock 101.9/AM1220, Versus Business Forms (Cornwall), Vertical Factory, WEBtech, Wendy's Restaurant, Wendy's Totally Hair, Wills Transfer Limited, Wilson Funeral Home
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Meet Your Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Team
Pictured above is our Chamber staff left to right are: Lynn Sauve,
Jill Periard, Shirley Loran,Ruth Brodie, Kris Ward, Lezlie Strasser,
Lucie Cardinal & Molly Roy.
Our Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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New Members
Advantage Property Management
A&R Affordable Bath
A-1 Mattress Cleaning a subsidiary of Restore-All Cornwall
A-1 Tub & Bath a subsidiary of Restore -All Cornwall
Alain Lalonde Design Landscape Design & Project Management
Aqua Tek
Balloonies/B Dazzle
Barrett X-Plore
Bartley-Hathaway Financial Services
BASF Canada
C&R Heating and Cooling
CanadianTravel.com
Cassy-O's Hair Design
Coffee News
Cornwall Career College
Cornwall Landscape
Dennis Fortier Transport Inc.
Dock Rite Boat Lifts Ltd.
Dr. Rachel Navaneelan Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
DVJ's Basic Bathrooms
Dynamic Auto Service and Maintenance
Easier to Read Telephone Directory Inc.
Elearnnetwork.ca
Electrolux
Enviro-tec Custom Foam Insulation
Fraser Workplace Safety Solutions
Gendron, Louise
Glenhighland Enterprise
Integrative Counselling Services Inc
Jaspers Petite Indulgences
Lalande Plumbing
Laminacorr Industrie Inc.
Leger Property Management
Len Sabourin Sales & RV's & Utility Trailers
Marc Thibault
Mark Duperron Mobile Mortgage Specialist
Massey Place Petro Canada a division of Massey Place Service
Massey Place Service Inc.
National Car & Truck Rentals & Sales
OK Tire a division of Massey Place Service
Precious Pets
Signature Driving School
Staples Avantage
Thomas Marina
Transport Daoust Inc
Walsh Pressure Cleaning
Strung Out Guitars
View Business Directory
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The 2009 Fall Show is Looming Closer
It's the largest consumer focused event outside the National Capital region in eastern Ontario and attracts thousands of visitors from across the region extending into upstate New York. The Chamber's Fall Home & Harvest Show is scheduled to run from Friday, October 2 until Sunday, October 4.
The event is fast selling out and we urge you to contact Kris Ward at 613-933-4004 or email
ward@cornwallchamber.com to secure your valuable exhibit space.
For more information
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M2M
Participants
The following Chamber businesses are participating in the M2M Program.
A-1 Mattress Cleaning
Backyard Getaway
Benson Certified Auto Service
Best Impressions
Best Western Parkway Inn
Borderline R/C Hobbies
CAA North & East Ontario
Casey Mechanical
Cassy-O's Hair Design
City Limits Bar & Grill
Comfort Inn Cornwall
Cornwall Clean Air Services
CPH Sales & Service Inc.
Echo Trends Consignment
Emard Bros. Lumber Co.
Flowers Cornwall Inc.
Fusion Grill
Healthy Lifestyle &
Stress Management Consulting
ICI Paints (Color Your World)
Jtec Distribution Inc.
Kelsey's Restaurants Inc.
MacEwen Petroleum Inc.
Notman Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Play It Again Sports
Pommier Jewellers
Precious Pets
Rack-Em-Up Billards
roadSigns
St. John's Ambulance
Seaway Express
Sharyn's Pantry
Spinners Diner
Strung Out Guitars
Summerheights Golf Links
The Rythym Room
Uniglass Plus/Ziebart
Xplronet/Riverlink
Visit our website for current offers or to learn more about the program and join in.
M2M Participants & Special Offers
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We Want To Hear From You
Member Feedback Blog
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Pandemic Preparedness-Will You Be Ready?
September 10th at the Cornwall Civic Complex. Watch for details. |
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