February News from Cornwall Chamber of Commerce

It is by far the Chamber's most distinguished events. For more than 20 years, the business organization has recognized firms and individuals from across the community whose commitment to excellence has made Cornwall a better place to work and to live. And, for close to 40 years, it has recognized people from the community whose selfless commitment have enhanced the quality of life through its Citizen of the Year award.

For such an important event, the Chamber is pleased to partner with a number of firms and agencies that support various awards as corporate sponsors. As the 2010 Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year banquet approaches, the Chamber would like to salute each of them.

CIBC Wood Gundy-Entrepreneur of the Year Award Sponsor

CIBC Wood Gundy, a Full Service Investment Firm, strives to be the premier financial management company in Canada. With Integrity and Financial Expertise, we build one-to-one relationships with High Net Worth clients and cater to their Investment needs.

TD Canada Trust- Small Business of the Year Award Sponsor

TD Canada Trust Provides a full range of financial products and services to personal and small business customers. A leader in customer convenience with the longer branch hours and customer satisfaction, TD Canada Trust was named number one in Canada for customer service among the major Canadian Banks by both Synovate for the 5th year in a row and by J.D. Power for the 4th year in a row.

In addition to its reputation for service, TD, through its Friends of the Environment Foundation and generous customers, supports a number of environmental projects. With employee and customer support, and assistance by the local TD FEF Advisory Board, Cornwall has become a leader and since 1991, more than $350,000 has been distributed in support of environmental projects across the region.

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Hunt Insurance- Business of the Year Award Sponsor

For over 50 years, Hunt Insurance has served business, individuals and families throughout the Cornwall region. A family owned and operated firm, it knows how best to assist with your home, auto, 'toys' and business insurance needs.

It combines old fashioned service with modern technology such as its available online quoting for home and auto Insurance. Total insurance protection is Hunt's priority and it works with its clients and place the coverage with a company that offers outstanding claims service.

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Bell Aliant- Above and Beyond Award Sponsor

Bell Aliant is one of North America's largest regional communications providers and an official supporter of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It serves customers in Ontario and five other provinces with innovative information, communication and technology services including voice, data, Internet, video and value-added business solutions.

Through its xwave offices, Bell Aliant also provides IT professional services and advanced technology solutions and its dedicated team of employees is committed to superior levels of customer service, choice and convenience.

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Eastern Ontario Training Board- Skills Development Award Sponsor

The primary role of Local Boards such as the Eastern Ontario Training Board is to help improve the conditions of their local labour markets by:

∙   Engaging communities in a locally-driven process to identify and respond to the key trends and issues that prevail in their local labour markets
∙   Facilitating a local 'action planning' process where community organizations and institutions agree to initiate and/or implement joint actions to address local labour market issues of common interest
∙   Creating opportunities for partnerships that respond to local labour market challenges
∙   Organizing events and undertaking activities that promote the importance of education, training and skills upgrading.

RBC Dominion Securities- Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsor

For more than a century, RBC Dominion Securities has provided sound financial planning, trusted investment advice and wealth management solutions. Today, RBC Dominion Securities is Canada's leading full-service investment and wealth management firm. Its comprehensive approach to wealth management provides access to solutions and services required to achieve financial goals.

With a solid commitment to personalized service, its mandate is more than investment advice and money management, it is to help protect business and individuals alike. Local advisors, Paul Cardinal and Blake Hambleton are pleased to offer that personalized service.

The City of Cornwall- Industry of the Year Award Sponsor

When seeking a place to do business, companies look for an educated and experienced workforce, access to transportation and technological networks, established infrastructure, and a stable economy. With its transportation access, proximity to three of Canada''s four major metropolitan centres, and international crossing, Cornwall is attracting world class companies to its business park.

Families, young professionals and retirees alike are also seeking a place to put down roots. When they look to Cornwall, they discover a community with a comfortable quality of life, attractive neighbourhoods and friendly people. These qualities combined with some of the least expensive home prices in Ontario is helping them to make Cornwall their community of choice.

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Corus Radio- Wine Sponsor

Offering a mix of the local information, oldies, classic rock, adult contemporary and country, Corus Radio's Cornwall line-up of stations are committed to serving and staying connected to our communities. Featuring the industry's best brands, Variety 104.5, Rock 101.9 and AM1220 along with a roster of the best on-air talent, Corus Cornwall is all about personality -- engaging and connecting with listeners.

Across Canada, Corus radio stations reach some eight million Canadians each week with a variety of programming in 16 formats. Using the power of our national network of radio stations, our clients and partners benefit from custom and targeted marketing solutions making Corus Radio the single service solutions provider for advertisers.

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The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce- Breakthrough Award and Citizen of the Year

In 1890, a group of prominent Cornwall businessmen came together to form the Cornwall Board of Trade. Today, the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce ranks as one of the oldest business organizations in Ontario and marks its 120th year of service to the Cornwall business sector and the community at large.

It is an advocate for the business community, it presents a broad range of trade shows, seminars and other activities focused on economic growth and prosperity, and it offers a number of benefits for close to 700 firms and individuals that make up its membership.