Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

April 23, 2015

Chamber Policy

This week's (Thursday, April 23, 2015) Voice of Business article discusses the idea of regional collaboration and what is needed to make joining forces successful. Let us know if you have any experiences involving collaboration. Email Sandra at sandra@peterboroughchamber.ca

The Thursday, April 16, 2015 Voice of Business article featured an article on electricity and how the uncertain policy climate has an impact on the business community. Send your comments on your electricity concerns for your business to Sandra@peterboroughchamber.ca

To see all of the VOB articles check out the Chamber blog:

connectingptbo or peterboroughchamber.ca/voice-of-business.html

Dissecting Federal Budget 2015

Check out the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's Budget Analysis. Highlights from the budget include small business tax rates being cut from 11% to 9% by 2019. It will start with a 0.5% cut starting January 1, 2016.

The small business tax deduction applies to Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) on the first $500,000 of earned income for the business. The deduction is reduced when taxable capital reaches $10 million and is eliminated when taxable capital reaches $15 million.

More at http://www.fin.gc.ca/taxexpdepfisc/2013/taxexp1303-eng.asp

Canadian Chamber Budget Analysis

Business 911

Check out the latest Business 911 features.

Golf season is upon us!

It is finally officially golf season, so it's time to start thinking of the 44^th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament! Get those clubs ready and join us on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at Kawartha Golf & Country Club... Register ONLINE now.

When: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where: Kawartha Golf & Country Club
777 Clonsilla Avenue
Peterborough, ON K9J 6Z6

2015 Seniors Showcase!

Only a few spots 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

An Introduction to Individual Pension Plans (IPPs)

Tuesday, April 28, 2015 7-8 PM

Online

Pyle Wealth Management is hosting a Webinar series for clients and others across Canada interested in portfolio management and planning issues.

In this webinar Andrew Pyle and Natalie Wright will be discussing Individual Pension Plans (IPPs). Many of our clients from medical professionals to business owners have utilized these plans for greater tax-efficient growth in their retirement assets. Pyle Wealth Management's 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.

RSVP to attend.

Lunch with the Premier

Join the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce as we welcome Premier Kathleen Wynne.

When: Friday, May 1, 2015 11:30am-2:00pm

Where: Peterborough Curling Club

The Premier will be speaking about issues important to the business community at this luncheon event.

Call or email the Chamber for details
705-748-9771 x 0

Free Pick Up Locations for Cottage Country Connection

Businesses interested in offering Free Copies of Cottage Country Connection to their patrons, are invited to connect before May 1^st.

A "Good News" free monthly paper; distributed by Canada Post to select locations throughout the region.

Pick up locations can be found across the region in addition to online publishing at CottageCountryConnection.com, and a Free App on the Google Play Store.

The paper has 30,000 social media followers and over 80,000 online monthly readers.

16,000 Copies Printed. Readership; 40,000

Chamber Members get a 10% discount on advertising.

Contact: Donna Matthews

705-652-8777

Jane Carthew Davidson offering hands-on seminar

Jane Carthew Davidson is offering a hands-on seminar teaching the media release "musts" and how to organize a media conference.

Learn the correct media release format, how to write strong headlines and quotes, use keywords, and what reporters need to see. You'll also learn when and how to set up a media conference, what props you'll need and how to prepare those essential media "kits".

Jane is a public relations specialist and a former reporter for the Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star with 20+ years of experience. She handled media relations for the City of Peterborough during the 2004 flood review process.

Chamber Group Tour: Venice, Tuscany, and Rome

Discover the towns and countryside of this richly picturesque and provocative region of Italy on this unique hosted tour. It's a rare opportunity to enjoy the life that is Italy.

The booking deadline is May 11th, 2015!

Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill is coming to Peterborough!

Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill is Canada's top premium sports centred restaurant concept in the industry. With 40 locations in Ontario already, we are looking to open a location in Peterborough.

We aim to deliver the Ultimate Fan Experience by creating an environment that celebrates sports every day.

With the imminent growth in Peterborough, interested investors and operators should contact Mr. Kass Kassam, Director of Franchising, at 647-292-4933, or attend the information night on May 14^th, 2015 at the Peterborough Economic Development Corp. 210 Wolfe St. Peterborough, ON at 7pm.

Member News!

Congratulations to SmithWorks Brewing Company for winning two Ontario Brewing Awards on April 9th, 2015: Gold in Strong Beer for their Blonde and Silver in Best Wheat for their Hefeweizen! They have a great facility and tasting and event room at 687 Rye Street.

Congratulations to Sciens Industries on landing a contract to provide machined components for the landing gear of the Boeing 777. The Fisher Drive business makes intricate CNC machined parts for the aerospace, security, oil and gas, and nuclear industries.

Faith Dickinson of Cuddles for Cancer has been nominated for a Canadian Living We to Me Award in the category "Youth in Action". You can vote for Faith here.

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!

Early Bird Deadline April 28th!

Do you know/own/work for an outstanding business in the Peterborough community? Nominate it for the 2015 Excellence Awards! (Yes, self-nominations are encouraged!) 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.

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

Nominations submitted before April 28th at 4:30pm will be entered in our Early Bird DRAW for two tickets to the event!

Finalists and recipients will be recognized at our annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday October 21st, at the Trentwinds International Centre (mark your calendars!).

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Here's what happened at this month's YPG!
Pigs, Crickets, and Bears - Oh my!

The April 15^th

YPG was an extra special night as the six finalists for the annual Bears' Lair were announced. The Bears' Lair is Peterborough's version of Dragons' Den, with a focus on local businesses and entrepreneurs. Over 60 people made it out to the YPG, held at The Market Hall, for the announcement and to network, of course.

The room was full of excitement, anticipation, and delightful discourse as companies talked about their products and business. The YPG also offered a great opportunity for these companies to network with other professionals and meet potential future clients! The Bears' Lair grand finale was on April 21^st at the Venue. The winners can be seen on the Bears' Lair website. The Chamber would like to congratulate the winners and all of the finalists, and wish them the best of luck in their future endeavours! The list of finalists can be seen in The Peterborough Examiner.

The next YPG will be held on May 21^st with another special treat - a CEO Tour of the Smithworks Brewing Company. Be sure to come out - you never know what amazing connection you might make and there will be award winning beer!

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Coming Up in May

May 1st

- Lunch with the Premier at the Peterborough Curling Club

May 5th

Peterborough Business Exchange

at Signum Corporation

May 12th

- Breakfast Club at the Carousel Restaurant

May 20th

- Lunch Box Learning

May 20th
- Holistic Group Meeting

May 21st
- YPG CEO Tour at Smithworks Brewing Company

Toll Free Number: 1-877-640-4037
Telephone: (705) 748-9771
Fax: (705) 743-2331

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

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