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April 2018
CHAMBERCHAT Organization of Choice—YOUR #1 BUSINESS LINK
208 King Street, Midland, ON L4R 3L9
Email: [email protected] www.southerngeorgianbay.ca
Phone: (705) 526-7884
Fax: (705) 526-1744
Title Sponsor
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Annual General Meeting & Business Achievement Awards!
To learn more about the Business Award Recipients,
visit pages 6 & 7.
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May 15 Membership Orientation
(Super 8 Midland)
May 30 “Swing into Spring Golf” Tournament
(Brooklea Golf & Country Club)
June 15 “Celebration of Summer” BBQ
(Midland Town Dock)
June 28 Breakfast Boat Cruise - Serendipity
(Penetang Town Dock)
December 6 Christmas Social
(Brooklea Golf & Country Club)
President:
Kate Smith Penetang Home Hardware
Vice President:
Doug Sagan Factory Recreation
Secretary/Treasurer:
Joel Rumney Sedgwick, Post & Hogg LLP
Mike Armstrong Awenda Provincial Park
Peter Kostiw Superior Shredding Kevin Mateff Midland Home Hardware Building Centre Kirk McNabb Boathouse Eatery
John Walker HGR Graham Partners LLP
2018 Chamber Events
2018 Board of Directors
For a list of upcoming community events visit
www.southerngeorgianbay.ca
Submit your events to [email protected] or online.
WELCOMENEW MEMBERS
Quinn’s Masonry
705.427.6227
Midland
Representative: Travis Quinn
quinnsmasonry.com
Anne Brownell Garden & Landscape Design 705.209.9600 Penetanguishene Representative: Anne Brownell annebrownell.com
Business spotlight on
104.1 The Dock & KICX 106!
RADIOSPOTLIGHTS
Business spotlight on
93.1 Fresh Radio!
Beacon Bay Marina
705.549.2075
39 Champlain Road
Penetanguishene
Representative: Scott Cain beaconbaymarina.com
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DATE: Thursday, April 12
TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Panache Spa & Hair Salon
298 King Street, Midland
RSVP: Chamber of Commerce
705.526.7885 ext.206
DATE: Thursday, April 19
TIME: 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Registration 7:15 a.m.
LOCATION: Midland Golf & Country Club
Highway 93, Midland
COST: $15 / $20 Non Members
RSVP: Chamber of Commerce
705.526.7885 ext.206
WELCOMENEW MEMBERS
Learn about the factors
influencing employee
benefits in 2018. The
Chamber’s Employee
Benefit Advisor, Erin
Fordham, will address
how prescription drugs
are influencing costs
and the impact health
and wellness can have
on your business and
its employees.
Discover what kind of plan is right for your employees,
whether or not you already have a benefit plan in place.
Value your employees and keep them healthy.
Panache Spa & Hair Salon offers everything from luxurious skin and body treatments, to manicures and pedicures, laser hair removal, and most recently, the addition of a brand new hair salon. Panache Spa is
dedicated to evoking Guests’ senses by inspiring a memorable, meaningful and enjoyable experience. They are committed to achieving an Eco-friendly Spa with the greatest level of service, using plant-and-flower-based Aveda products. Join us as we explore Panache Spa’s
newly renovated hair salon and relaxing services.
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MEMBERSPOTLIGHT
Turnbull Associates
Anne Brownell Landscape
& Garden Design
ServiceMaster Of Midland (705) 527-5722
Emergency Flood Clean Up
Fire and Smoke Clean Up
Mould Remediation
Asbestos Abatement—Type 1,2,3
Construction Projects
Trauma/Vandalism Clean Up
Residential/Commercial
Fire & Water Damage
Restoration Specialists
Turnbull Associates assists companies with their long-term planning to build
sales plans, sales training and succession planning.
Succession Planning should be started approximately three to five years in
advance especially if you require sourcing a new company owner. The new
management team will be the source for your exit income so finding the right
match is important.
For the new management, they need the best opportunity to succeed. As the
current owner you are the key contact to your client base and the source of
income and trust for your employees. Neither of these can be disrupted.
A slow introduction, building confidence that the services and employment will carry forward is critical to the new owners’ success.
John Turnbull - turnbullassociates.ca - 705.790.4662
You’ve heard that expression: “I don’t know art, but I know what I like.”
Landscape design can be like that. You know how you’d like your outdoor space to look and feel, but don’t know exactly where to start.
Do you envision the lush profusion of blooms of a cottage garden, the clean lines of a contemporary space, or a blended garden style? It’s exciting to plan and transform your outdoor space.
Collaborating with a professional landscape designer allows you to understand each step in the design process and ensures that your project will be beautiful, sustainable and on budget.
Contact me to help get your plan started.
Anne Brownell - annebrownell.com - 705.209.9600
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Congratulations to the following celebrating anniversaries:
AIM Chimney Sweep & Stove Shop - 40 years
Century 21 BJ Roth Realty - 10 years
Imperial Xpress Airport & Limousine Service - 20 years
Contact Ryan to see how 93.1
Fresh Radio can help your
business.
Phone: 249.877.9300
Email: [email protected]
Attend Chamber Events for your
chance to win $931 in Fresh Radio
Advertising!
Thank you to First for Safety for hosting March’s
Business After 5!
Spring is here, and now is the perfect time to
reach your audience!
Chamber Members receive 25% off first-time advertising with
93.1 Fresh Radio.
Marlene Thornbury of CIBC, and Charlotte Nicholson
of GBNWA
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Maureen Reid, and recipient Michelle Rogers, owner of
Willow Graphix
Jamie Redgrift, owner of Open A Party, and RBC Devon Teeple
Georgian Bay Native Women’s Association Community Support
Willow Graphix & Co. started as a home-based business in 2012 and, through dedication and hard work, it quickly had to seek out a new location to accommodate the increasing number in staff to meet the growing clientele list of well over 200.
Willow Graphix & Co. experienced growth in sales at an amazing 303% in 6 years, giving credit to Michelle Rogers’ innovation in developing what would have been basic graphic design services to full marketing/social media services.
Michelle volunteered many hours of her branding and marketing services to non-profit organizations, which has helped these organizations increase their profile in Southern Georgian Bay.
Through Willow Graphix & Co.’s vision and mission, they are a leader in Southern Georgian Bay in both ethics and morals.
Willow Graphix & Co. Small Business Award
Open A Party New Business Award
Southern Georgian Bay recognized Open A Party as a new business that has experienced rapid growth and expansion within a short period. From a home “basement” setting to recently acquiring a 15,000 square foot warehouse; from two employees to now employing 22 employees; from being a best kept secret in Southern Georgian Bay to supplying customers internationally; and from being supportive to charitable organizations to providing generous donations to charitable events and fundraisers.
Open A Party knows how to make a party look its best!!
The Georgian Bay Native Women’s Association is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1989. Its main source of funding flows from the hard work of volunteers who run various fundraising activities, and grants from various government sources.
The Association’s principal concern is to support and endorse culture, language and heritage in this diverse community. Their programs include nurturing expectant mothers, developing healthy children, and improving independent seniors lifestyles. In collaboration with over thirteen organizations in Southern Georgian Bay, they are able to extend their outreach to the many native women and children who would benefit from the programs and assistance being offered through this organization.
The Georgian Bay Native Women’s Association a significant role in developing a health community.
Congratulations, 2018 Business Achievement
Award Recipients
Mark Faris started his career at the age of 24 and within 10 years, has grown his team from 2 to over 50 employees.
The Faris Team established in Southern Georgian Bay in 2014 to deliver better services to their clients. By opening an office in the community, they created additional job opportunities and invested in products and services provided by neighbouring employers. They believe in giving back to the community by supporting and donating to charitable organizations.
Through technological advancements and continual investments, the Faris Team have become Global Agents advertising on international websites, reaching over 100 countries in multiple languages. They are proud to feature Southern Georgian Bay on their website and social channels to promote the area to attract potential clients from the GTA and surrounding communities.
The Faris Team’s rock-solid customer service is for life, “so a sale is not the end of a relationship, but only the beginning.”
Bayshore Lanes Bowling Centre originally started in Southern Georgian Bay just after the Second World War. With over 51 years of involvement with the bowling centre, Dennis Brabant eventually had the opportunity to purchase the business in 1984. Since then, Bayshore Lanes Bowling Centre became a major part of the Brabant’s daily lives.
Through the Brabant’s involvement, this sport has extended to the community from youths to seniors. Families, friends and community participate in local competitions and travel beyond to compete provincially and nationally.
Through Dennis and Pauline’s continued financial investments and innovative changes, Bayshore Lanes is thriving and the sport is growing in popularity for individuals and families. Bayshore Lanes Bowling Centre is recognized for keeping the residents in Southern Georgian Bay active for 70 years.
The Faris Team—Mark Faris Ambassador Award
ADM Milling Co. Large Business Award
Since its inception in 1923, ADM Milling Co. has transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Together with their 270 global manufacturing facilities, they are today one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers.
ADM Milling Co. connects the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. They continue to use all transportation networks - barges, ocean-going vessels, trucks, rails and container freight services.
ADM Milling Co., located in Southern Georgian Bay, have been in our community for 95 years and currently employ 59 people. They support the community by donating on average $8-10,000 per year.
Bayshore Lanes Bowling Centre President’s Award
Meridian Penetanguishene—Maureen Reid President’s Award
Meridian believes in investing, nurturing, and engaging their employees, clients, and community. At least 4% of Meridian’s profits are invested in community programs and partnerships.
Not only is financial contributions an investment for Meridian, but time and energy from staff is a major factor in delivering these programs and building partnerships. For this reason, Maureen Reid is an excellent candidate for the President’s award, because many of those hours are Maureen’s personal time and energy. Maureen is well recognized in Southern Georgian Bay because she has committed to many organizations and events over the past number of years.
Daniel Faris, Sabrina Staunton, Sean Molnar, Jenny Jeune,
Ryan Lesperance (Faris Team), &Susan Hrickovian (TD Bank)
Kathy Watson (Scotiabank), with Pauline & Dennis Brabant,
Marlena Ladoucer, Monique Torraville, and Miranda Wekker
Update
For those who were unable to attend a local information session on the changes implemented by Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, Ontario at Work has posted a Facebook Live session for businesses to better understand all that the Bill entails.
Allison Griggs, a provincial specialist in Employment Practices Branch at the Ontario Ministry of Labour, presents an overview of changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, made by the new Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. She will focus on Ontario’s new rules for personal emergency leave.
View the 2-hour session here: https://bit.ly/2IevoW4
Information Session on Bill 148: Fair Workplaces,
Better Jobs Act, 2017
