Greater Peterborough Chamber of CommerceChamber Connect

May 21, 2015


 

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Chamber Policy 

This week's (Thursday, May 21, 2015) Voice of Business article details how the advocacy portion of the work of the Chamber continues well after an event.  Read about what we did with the information from the Young Professionals Group Policy Forum in November 2014.

The Thursday, May 14, 2015 Voice of Business article featured the #PtboExcellence Awards, and why you should nominate a business or your own!  Learn about all of the award categories.  We're sure there is one for you and your business.
 
To see all of the VOB articles check out the Chamber blog:

 

Fraud: What businesses need to know
Businesses can be victims of fraud. According to the Competition Bureau of Canada, fraud involving businesses and not-for-profit organizations can cost millions of dollars annually.  The government department has assembled a number of tips to help employers and their employees be on the lookout and aware of the types of scams affecting businesses. Find out more
 
OCC: Regulatory Update - Spring 2015
The provincial government is working on changes and programs for six pieces of legislation affecting employers.  Learn what is new and what it means for your business. Find out more.

Business 911 
  

Check out the latest Business 911 features.  

Nominate Now! Final Deadline is May 25th!

  

Final Deadline: May 25th at 4:30pm

 

Don't miss your chance to put your business in the spotlight.  Finalists will be profiled in a video presentation at the Awards dinner and featured in a special editorial review in the Peterborough Examiner.  Self-nominations are encouraged (no one knows your business better than you!)

With 17 categories, plus the 4-under-40 Profiles and Business Citizen of the Year, the Excellence Awards recognize business leaders and leading businesses from all sectors.

 

Nominations Deadline: Monday, May 25th at 4:30 pm

 

Celebrate the accomplishments of your business and your team.


 

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Don't forget your clubs!

 

The Chamber Golf Tournament is less than a month away and there are only a few spots left! Don't miss out on the fun!

 

Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Kawartha Golf & Country Club... Register ONLINE now. 
 

2015 Seniors Showcase!

 

Only a few booths left for one of the largest seniors trade shows in Canada! This annual show features 110+ exhibitors and nearly two dozen workshops running all day long. This is a great show to reach Peterborough's largest demographic.

 

Register ONLINE now.

 

When: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre 
775 Brealey Drive 
Peterborough, ON K9J 6X4

 

The Canadian Lease Abstractor
 
 
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Call us today for your free personalized consultation.

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First Data's rates just got better! 

In partnership with First Data, we are pleased to announce that First Data has updated their rates to reflect the success that the Canadian government had in negotiating new rates with Visa and MasterCard.

 

For more information, please call Karen August (705) 748-9771 x200.   

Dynamic Rebalancing - Philosophy And Discipline
 
  

Pyle Wealth Management is pleased to announce the third in our Webinar series for clients and others across Canada interested in portfolio management and planning issues. In this series Andrew Pyle will discuss the principles behind asset allocation strategy and using a disciplined approach to maintaining it. Space is limited - RSVP.

 

At Pyle Wealth Management, we chart financial futures and provide security at each step of the journey.

Our approach is to pair portfolio management with comprehensive financial planning to ensure that we gain a deep understanding of your total financial picture, ensuring your investment strategy supports your personal and financial goals.

 

More information

 

Member News!


Congratulations to GreenUP on their 12th annual Plant Sale and Park Opening, which took place on May 17th. More than 400 people showed up at Ecology Park to help GreenUP kick off the growing season!

 

Congratulations to the Silver Bean Cafe on their 3rd Bean Up. Bean Up is a monthly giving challenge which will support the YWCA thanks to an anonymous donor who will match donations made up to $10,000
 

Congratulations to Trent University for receiving a $1.65 million NSERC grant to train the next generation of environmental professionals. Dr. Dennis Murray will lead the Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program, which will continue for the next 6 years.

 

Congratulations to inspirtainment for winning the Children's Inspirational/Motivational Award at the 9th annual International Indie Excellence Awards with their book Scribble & Grin: 53 Rhymes for Inspiring Times. This is inspirtainment's first ever children's book and has also been endorsed by the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness.

 

Congratulations to Domino's Pizza - Kawarthas for all three of their stores winning the 5 Star Award at the Domino's Pizza of Canada Annual Awards Conference! 

 

Congratulations to Russelle Toyota who is celebrating 45 years as a car dealership in Peterborough this May! Russelle Toyota has been in business for 70 years, however, starting as a garage back in 1946. To celebrate, the dealership is offering a 3 day sale-abration from May 21-23.  


Congratulations to all our members on their successes and new developments with their businesses. If your business has some news, SEND it to us to share!

Doing business in Lindsay?
Lunch with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce & the
Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce 
 
June 3rd from 11:00am - 1:00pm at the Olympia Restaurant 
Guest Speaker: Perrin Beatty, President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Find out more here


 

 

Coming Up in June
 
June 2nd
 Hosted by The Mount Community Centre

June 9th    
- Breakfast Club at the Carousel Restaurant
  
June 10th   
- 44th Annual Golf Tournament at Kawartha Golf and Country Club
 
June 17th
  
June 17th
- 2015 Seniors Showcase at Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre
  
  
June 18th 
- YPG at the Whiskey Club
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Telephone: (705) 748-9771
Fax: (705) 743-2331  

Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
175 George Street North
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
K9J 3G6