may 2017 - nbdcc
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May 2017
The voice of business since 1894 www.nbdcc.com
Inside this issue
• Mix & Mingle CANCELLED for tomorrow evening.
• Mark your calendars for the 50th Annual Golf Tournament - July 6th
• New members & updates
• Summer discounts for Chamber members
• Spring Fling - June 3rd
Business After
Hours 2017
Mark your calendar!
Thursday,
May 25, 2017 hosted by
at The Station
100 Station Road, North Bay, ON 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday, June 22, 2017
hosted by
495 Oak Street West North Bay, ON
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Notice of upcoming Annual General Meeting
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Notice to all members in good standing with the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce
Annual General Meeting Thursday, June 22, 2017
at 4:00 pm Location: Homewood Suites by Hilton - Marina Room
495 Oak Street West, North Bay, ON
Items of interest: - audited statements for 2016 - accepting the auditors for 2017
- changes to the by-laws (see page 2 of this newsletter for details)
Please plan to attend the Business After Hours following the AGM at Homewood Suites by
Hilton to celebrate their grand opening.
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2017 Board of Directors
Executive:
Chair Brad Gavan 1st Vice Chair Charles Elliott 2nd Vice Chair Tanya Bédard
Past Chair John Strang Treasurer Jake Lacourse
Directors:
Thomas Brown Paul Daigle Rob Deleo
Elizabeth Evans Marc Rancourt Peter Rooney Andrea Silveri
Ed Valenti
Staff:
Peter Chirico President & CEO
Patti Carr VP of Policy & Communications
Sue Adams Executive Assistant
Carol Porter Get Trained Workers - Nipissing Coordinator
North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce
205 Main Street East North Bay, ON P1B 1B2
Tel: 705-472-8480 Fax: 705-472-8027
Website: www.nbdcc.ca Twitter: @nbdcc
Facebook: /NBDCC
CHAMBER NEWS
is a publication of the North Bay and District Chamber of
Commerce. Advertisements and the views expressed herein are not necessarily endorsed by the
Chamber, its Board of Directors, staff or its membership.
Bylaw changes for 2017 The board has now approved the changes to the bylaws. A full copy of the bylaws will be sent to the membership this Friday for review and will be brought forward to the AGM for ratification. Just to highlight, the majority of the changes are wherever the titles President, Vice-President and Executive Director were noted, these have been changed to reflect the new governance model and now stand as Chair, Vice-Chair and President and CEO, respectively. Secondly, the AGM must now fall within six months of the fiscal year end, and as such, this bylaw section has been changed to reflect as such. The North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce runs on the January to December fiscal year.
Notes from the May board meeting
• New member, Paul Cook made a presentation to the board regarding his business, Retired Badge Consulting Inc. Mr. Cook is working with other unique groups of investigators and provides services such as: investigative services, risk management, security, training, and background screening.
• Patti Carr and Peter Chirico attended the Ontario Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting in Sarnia recently. Thirty-seven resolutions were put forward at this event, eight of which were co-sponsored by the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce. Just prior to the policy sessions, two resolutions were withdrawn, two were amalgamated, and at the end of the voting only one resolution was defeated and one referred to the board, as such all others were approved. The eight co-sponsored policies were: Creating Northern Ontario Economic Hubs, Technology Clusters and the Innovation Ecosystem, Reducing Permitting Delays in Mining Exploration, Increasing Transparency in Crown Corporation Divestment, Addressing the impact of Climate Change on Transportation Infrastructure in Ontario’s Far North, Providing More Clarity for Industry’s Duty to Consult, Improving Indigenous Education in Ontario, Implementing a Moratorium on School Closures, and Providing Post-Secondary Students with the Supports Needed to Gain Employment.
• The Chamber is assisting with the Dr. Roberta Bondar Foundation - Ontario 150 Challenge. The Chamber has been provided twenty Nikon cameras to loan to school groups and community groups to participate in this “nature” photography challenge. For approximately six months, groups will have the opportunity to borrow the camera kits and submit their photos for the Challenge. North Bay is one of seven communities that are participating in this unique opportunity.
• Working with the Ontario Victims Services and North Bay Police Services, the Chamber will be reaching out to managers and front line staff at the hotels and motels in North Bay area to educate them on a program called “Know the Signs, Make the Call” (see page 7 of this newsletter for the poster). This program is to recognize the signs of sexual exploitation, especially of minors. Calls are made anonymously but will assist front line guest services representatives in the hospitality industry to recognize potential victims.
• Congratulations to the ARC Committee from the Near North School Board on their recent recommendation of three high schools into two; rather than the first indicated option of three high schools into one super school. The Chamber will be submitting comments for review by the school board trustees prior to their June 12th meeting on the subject. The Young Professionals Committee of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce have also provided comment to the Chamber submission, as it will be that age group that may be looking at starting families that may be affected. Initially the Chamber was strictly looking at the economics of not having a school in the Ferris area.
• Summer in the Park has announced their Friday night entertainment and are currently awaiting the signed contracts for Saturday night’s entertainment. Wristbands and VIP seating tickets are now on sale. Wristbands are being sold at a number of locations, including the Chamber office.
• Congratulations to the Rotaract Club of North Bay-Nipissing on raising $5,000 at the Poutine, Pints and Plaid event for Big Brothers Big Sister.
• Armed Force Day will be celebrated this year as a weekend of events. See the poster in this newsletter that was announced recently.
• Deadline for nominations for the Private Business Growth Award in July14th. The event is presented by Grant Thornton and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. CLICK HERE for more information.
• While the Board was saddened by the news that Chicago Café has closed, they certainly offered their congratulations to Ed and Helen Eng on their retirement from the restaurant business and thanked them for their long standing commitment to the community for many years.
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A warm welcome to our NewMembers BREAL FIT HOLISTIC NUTRITION Voting Member: Brianna Campigotto North Bay, ON Phone: 613-218-9133 Website: www.brealfit.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/briannacampigottofit * As a RHN (Registered Holistic Nutritionist) I offer assessments on health and lifestyles and deliver life changing approaches to detox, weight loss and increased energy. I also have organic cosmetics and supplements. CAMPIGOTTO CONSULTING INC. Voting Member: Mike Campigotto North Bay, ON Phone: 705-492-5780 Website: www.play4prosperity.com * Management consulting, strategy, innovation for entrepreneurs, corporate, charities and special causes. EUPHORICLENS Voting Member: Brandon Beach North Bay, ON Phone: 705-978-4556 Website: www.euphoriclens.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/euphoriclens * Specializing in creating personalized content, branding, web design, videography, photography & 3D modeling
HAPPY JACK'S DRY CLEANING Voting Member: Kayvan Rouhani 1347 Fisher Street North Bay, ON P1B 2H2 Phone: 705-494-8959 * Dry Cleaning HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON NORTH BAY Voting Member: Carrie Delongchamp 495 Oak Street West North Bay, ON P1A 2T3 Phone: 705-495-3000 * Extended stay hotel MY VEGAN CHEESE Voting Member: Jennifer Brown North Bay, ON Phone: 705-358-3877 Website: www.myvegancheese.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYVeganCheese * Non-dairy cheese spread RETIRED BADGE CONSULTING INC. Voting Member: Paul Cook North Bay, ON Phone: 705-303-7224 * Safety, Security & Investigations consulting.
STEM CAMP Voting Member: Kevin Couglar 123 Huron Street Embro, ON N0J 1J0 Phone: 519-475-6600 Website: www.stemcamp.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/SummerSTEMcamp * Summer camp for kids doing activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. TITANIUM TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC. Voting Member: Tyler Hensz 32 Simpson Rd. Bolton, ON L3E 1G9 Phone: 905-266-3067 Website: www.ttgi.com * Transportation services - general UNDERGROUND WATERPROOFING Voting Member: Dan O'Brien North Bay, ON Phone: 705-475-9685 Website: www.underground-waterproofing.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/Wetbasement1/ * Home renovations and wet basements
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The Smiles For Life Campaign runs
March through June.
100% of funds raised will go to support Rotary 4 Kids to support children with special needs and their families in North Bay and
surrounding area.
Get a custom made whitening kit during the campaign for the reduced price of $150 and brighten your smile
and help a child.
Call 705-752-1510 or email: [email protected]
Employers… send us your current employment opportunities and we will post them on the North Bay and District Ontario Jobs
Facebook page.
CLICK HERE to send us your info.
Share opportunities with family and friends; you never know who
wants to move back home!
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Share your employment opportunities
with us…just one more way to find
potential employees. Visit our Face-book page at North Bay and District
Ontario Jobs or CLICK HERE
Purolator Savings Program Delivering savings of
25% or more on shipping. We are proud to offer you volume discounts starting
at 25% on Purolator services. Learn more
at purolator.com/occ and start saving today.
In the changing business landscape virtual collaboration tools are becoming more and
more important. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has
partnered with Evolve Collaboration, Canada’s leading
provider of conferencing and collaboration services in an effort to make these tools
available to you. For more information
CLICK HERE
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Tweet with us! Any sales? Upcoming Events? Add @nbdcc to your “tweet” and we will “re-tweet”
to all of our followers.
Send us your upcoming
events, so we can post
them on the Calendar of
Events!
To view the calendar,
CLICK HERE!
BUR OAK RESOURCES INC Lance Johnson 160 Pinewood Park Drive North Bay, P1B 8Z4 Phone: 705-492-3984 Website: www.bur-oak-resources.ca Description: Renewable resources technologies at reasonable prices. Solar; Wind; MicroHydro and BioGas generation technologies. Change Note: New Address
JIM'S LOCKSMITHING Jim Landon 36 Lakeshore Drive North Bay, P1A 2A3 Phone: 705-472-2080 Fax: 705-472-7641 Website: www.locksandkeys.ca Description: Repair-installation and sales of all types of locksmithing hardware & products Change Note: New Address
Member Updates
Attention Entrepreneurs! Do you have an idea, and a passion for business?
Then WIN THIS SPACE DOWNTOWN is for you!
DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO May 31, 2017 at 4:00 pm
WIN RENT-FREE SPACE FOR UP TO A YEAR! VALUED AT UP TO $15,000! You could win business and financial support to invest in
Downtown North Bay.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
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The North Bay Farmers’ Market 15th Season begins Saturday, May 20th 2017
The Saturday Market is open, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – RAIN or SHINE at Parking Lot #10, behind the North Bay Transit Terminal, corner of Wyld and Oak Streets,
beside the Discovery North Bay Museum. FREE parking at the Market every Saturday! Opening Day Ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m., MPP Vic Fedeli, and City Counselor Jeff Serran will be on hand to say a few words. The following vendors will have Opening Day Promotions: Etching Muskoka #C5b, Dirty Girls Farm #6b, Birch Gourmet Waffles #8, Mud Dog Creek #11, Simply Basic #14b&15b, Scholsser Farms #17b, Cindy's Sweets #19 and Lakeside Acres #22. Visit each vendor at their booths to find out more about their promotion. Vendor promotions and specials can also be found on our Facebook Page. We have what you have come to expect! Mouth watering fresh and packaged food plus artisan and craft items. In addition to all this, our farmers will have: asparagus, tomatoes, fresh lettuce mixes and micro greens, rhubarb, herbs, potted plants, flowers and more!! For your listening enjoyment, James Palmer will be our opening day entertainment, wowing the crowd with his folk-rock style…Ken Black our Balloon Artist and Melissa Sohm our face painter will be on hand to entertain the kids. Another exciting year is ahead for the North Bay Farmers’ Market… Note: Information subject to change, check website http://northbayfarmersmarket.com/ and Facebook page for up to date information!
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Maintain control while saving time and money with the Esso Business Card. The Esso Business Card programs give you exceptional fuel savings, powerful yet easy-to-use fuel management tools. Plus North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce members receive 3.5 cents per litre discount regardless of volume. Pick the degree of control and reporting that's right for your business.
CLICK HERE for the online registration or call 1-888-330-2419
to request more information
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UPS® Savings Program
Discounts of 30% on shipments within Canada and to worldwide destinations, 25% on imports into Canada and 75% (starting at) on freight shipments services with the UPS® Savings Program.
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Call for Volunteers for 2018 Ford World Women’s
The search is on for volunteers for the 2018 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, March 17-25 in North Bay, Ont., and we’re hoping you can get the word out to your audience to make this event even better! Those interested in volunteering can CLICK HERE to sign up! WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING?
• Receive the official volunteer clothing
• Access to the famous Patch with live entertainment
• Limited edition volunteer pin (not available to the general public)
• Volunteer handbook
• Invitation to the volunteer appreciation party Access to the venue when not on shift. Seats are available based on capacity, reserved seating is not provided. For those volunteers who want reserved seats, it is suggested that they purchase tickets. GENERAL INFORMATION
• You must be 19 years of age or older as of March 17, 2018, to volunteer for the 2018 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship.
• Dependent on response from volunteers, all applications MAY NOT be required/accepted. Every effort will be made to assign volunteers to their area of choice. We hope volunteers will want to assist in any area. CONDITIONS OF VOLUNTEERING By applying to become a Volunteer for the 2018 Ford World Women’s, you acknowledge and agree with the following:
• A minimum contribution of 30 hours volunteer service will be required for the event (flexibility can be arranged if necessary).
• Volunteers are required to wear official event uniform at a cost of $100. This fee also contributes to the volunteer reward package detailed under “Benefits of Volunteering” listed above. This fee will be collected when you register online. At the same time you will choose your uniform size and submit a photograph for your accreditation.
• Authorization to perform a background check for those volunteers working in the Banking area and those working with Junior Stars.
• Authorization for photographs to be taken and used by Curling Canada.
• Photo identification is required for accreditation. We will use email to communicate with volunteers. Please provide your email address when applying through this volunteer system. Adjust your privacy settings on your email account to allow the receipt of emails from us. For more information:
Terry Morris, Event Manager 2018 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship Cell: (780) 918-8428, [email protected]
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Call the Chamber office for the username and password for discount tickets, 705.472.8480
Please share the discount offers with your staff - they are members too! This offer is for Chamber Members only. Please call us at 705.472.8480 for the username and password
for the discount or email [email protected]
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