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Greater Charlottetown area Chamber of CommerCe

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2017 YEar IN rEVIEw 4

2017-18 Board of dIrECTorS 5

2017 HIgHlIgHTS 6

2017 CoMMITTEES aNd VolUNTEErS 9

2017 SpoNSorS 12

2017 CoNdENSEd fINaNCIal STaTEMENTS 14

2017 NEw MEMBErS 16

2017 EMploYEES 18

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as one of the largest chambers in atlantic Canada, the Greater Charlottetown area Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as the voice of business locally, regionally and nationally for close to 1,000 members. the strength and diversity of our business community is impressive. our membership is comprised of businesses from over 15 different sectors, ranging in size from one to over 500 employees.

with many positive economic indicators being felt in the Island economy over the past number of years, the Chamber also saw growth in programs, activities and member participation.

• Almost 200 new businesses joined the Chamber in 2017

• Member satisfaction grew with more than 84% of members indicating they are satisfied or very satisfied with their membership

• Businesses continued to find substantial value in a Chamber membership with more than 80% of business owners renewing their membership

• We hosted more than 70 events attended by 7,400 greater Charlottetown area business professionals

• Volunteer engagement is the lifeblood of the Chamber. In 2017 there were more than 200 people volunteering in a variety of roles from policy committee to networking ambassadors

we exist because of our members. You are who we serve and why we are here. Your support for the Chamber and the work we do has been unwavering for the past 134 years. we work hard to deliver on a promise to you, our membership, and that is to promote a growing and vibrant business community in the greater Charlottetown area.

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Penny walsh-mcGuireGreater Charlottetown Area Chamber of CommerceChief Executive Officer 2016 – Current

rory FrancisGreater Charlottetown Area Chamber of CommercePresident 2017-18

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rory FrancisPresidentPEI BIoAllIAncE

Jennifer evans1st Vice PresidentocEAn 100/Hot 105.5

Dawn binns2nd Vice PresidentInsIgHt BrAnd &MArkEtIng studIo

blair CorkumVice President FinanceBlAIr corkuM FInAncIAl PlAnnIng Inc.

Pam williamsPast Presidentcox & PAlMEr

Penny walsh-mcGuireChief Executive Officer gcAcc

Jeff murphyMurPHy’s PHArMAcIEs

Darcy macneillEArtHForM corP.

matthew mcmillanMAcPHErsonrocHE sMItH

Colin YounkertHE sPA totAl

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Doug ezeardArsEnAult BEst cAMEron EllIs

ashlee londonElAnco cAnAdA

barb SmithstEwArt MckElvEy

2017-18 Board of dIrECTorSE X E C U T I V E

B o a r d o f d I r E C T o r S

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Priority #1

MeMber ValueEnsure the Chamber is relevant to our members

• IntroducednewmemberCoffee&Connecteventsasacasualwayfornewmemberstolearnaboutthebenefitsofmembershipfromourmanybenefitpartners.

• Introducedthe“Belong”membershipcampaignprofiling membersandtheirbusinesses,andawardedmorethan$10,000inprizestonewandrenewingChambermemberswiththehelpofourmembersponsors.

• EnhancedtheMember2Memberdiscountprogramwithnewdiscountsandpromotions.

• HostedtensuccessfulBusinessAfterHourssocialsgiving memberstheopportunitytonetworkandbuildconnections inamorerelaxedenvironment.

• SawtheChamberAmbassadorprogramgrowwith19volunteermembershelpingtoinitiateintroductionsandfacilitatenetwork-ingfornewandpotentialmembers.

• HostedaRetailRoundtablewiththeRetailCouncilofCanadatodiscusspriorityissues.

• Hosted11Lunch&Learnsandworkshopsshowcasingtheskillsandexperienceofourmembers,whileprovidingvaluableinfor-mationtoparticipantsontopicsrangingfromsales,marketingandsocialmedia,mentalhealthintheworkplace,networking,receivablecollections,andgovernmentprograms.

2017 marks the conclusion of the Chamber’s three year strategic plan, Fostering a Vibrant Business Community 2014-2017.

the 2017 highlights are described with a focus on five priority areas which include Member Value, Advocacy, Celebration,

Entrepreneurship and Immigration.

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Priority #2

adVocacyEngage in meaningful and relevant issues and act as the business voice on behalf of our members and the business community

• Ledaprovince-wideadvocacyeffortwithfiveotherchambers inoppositiontothefederalgovernment’scontroversial“TaxPlanningUsingPrivateCorporations”proposal.Thecampaigntitled“StandUpforSmallBusiness”includedanonlinepetition,socialmediaandletterwritingcampaignthatdirectedmorethan500submissionstoourfourIslandMPsandMinisterofFinance,BillMorneau.A“TaxTalkTownHall”wasorganizedbytheChamberwithmorethan350membersofthebusiness communityandMPSeanCaseyinattendance.Asaresultof anationalchorus,manyofthesechangeswereremoved fromthefederalgovernment’sproposedtaxreform.

• Introducedthe“AdvocacyEdition”oftheChamberVoiceof Businessmagazineoutliningcurrentadvocacyprioritiesandmembervoicesonpolicyissues.

• Co-sponsoredaCanadianChamberofCommerceresolutioninsupportofreducingbarriersforinternationalstudentstostayandworkinCanadafollowingtheirgraduationwithafocusonfillingskillsshortagesandtacklingdemographicchallenges.

• PresentedtotheHouseofCommonsStandingCommitteeonImmigration,andFinance.ProvidedaformalsubmissiontotheFederalDepartmentofFinanceonthe“TaxPlanningUsingPrivateCorporations”consultation.

• PresentedtotheEmploymentStandardsBoardaspartoftheAnnualMinimumWageRateReviewrecommendingthe developmentofaminimumwagestrategythataddresses predictability,transparencyandfairness.AftermuchpressurefromtheChamberandotherorganizations,theProvinceset afixedincreasedateofApril1standcommittedtoanoticeperiodofatminimumfivemonths.

• Presentedthe2017ProvincialPre-BudgetsubmissiontoP.E.I.’sMinisterofFinance,governmentcaucus,andoppositioncaucus.Themesincludedthesmallbusinesstaxreduction,apendingcarbonpricingmodel,populationgrowth,K-12education, infrastructure,andbalancingthebudget.

• Presentedthe2017CityPre-BudgetrecommendationstotheFinance,Audit&TenderingCommittee.

• MetwiththeMinisterofEducation,EarlyLearning&CulturetodiscussK-12educationandtheimportantlinkithastothedevelopmentoftheprovince’sfutureworkforce.

• IntroducedChamberpolicysub-committeesfocusedon populationgrowth,K-12educationandtaxationtoprogresstheseadvocacypriorityareas.

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Priority #5

IMMIgratIonSupport integration and retention of entrepreneurial and skilled immigrants

•InpartnershipwithIslandAdvanceandPEIConnectors,hostedthe4thAnnualAdvancingIslandConnectionsin CharlottetownwithakeynoteaddressbyTareqHadhad,aSyrianrefugeewhosuccessfullyfoundedPeaceby ChocolateinAntigonish,NovaScotia.Morethan400peopleattendedthekeynoteaddressandbusinesstradeshow.

•InpartnershipwithIslandAdvanceandPEIConnectors,hostedthe2ndAnnualAdvancingIslandConnectionsWestinSummersidewithafocusonprofilingbusinessesforsaleandinvestmentopportunities.

•RecruitedaRegionalProgramOfficertofurthersupportimmigrantentrepreneurshipandinvestmentinKings CountyaspartofPEIConnectors’province-widemandate.

•Servedmorethan450immigrantentrepreneurclientsin2017throughPEIConnectors.

• Producedandwidelydistributedthe“PEIImmigrantEntrepreneurSuccessStories”videofeaturingfourimmigrant entrepreneurswhohailfromdifferentcountries,havemadePrinceEdwardIslandtheirhome,andarerunning successfulbusinesses.

Priority #3

celebratIonShare good news about businesses and partners to ensure the continued vibrancy of our business community

• Introducedthe“Belong”membershipeditionintheVoiceofBusinessmagazineprofilingavarietyofmemberswhohavemadetheChamberpartoftheirbusinessformorethantenyears.

• Introducedanew“WhyBeAMember?”Chambervideo profilingthebenefitsofChambermembershipandmembers whoaremakingthemostofit.ThevideotookhomeasilvermedalinavideocompetitionattheCanadianChamberof CommerceAnnualGeneralMeeting.

• AwardedtheinauguralAirCanadaStudentEntrepreneur AwardtoBradleyJenkins,aUPEIstudentandformerco-ownerofLawnBoyz.

• Sharedover250membernewsstories,profiles,andvideosthroughsocialmedia,E-news,VoiceofBusinessmagazine, radioandprint.

Priority #4

entrepreneurshIpEncourage entrepreneurship and support existing and aspiring entrepreneurs

• IntroducednewinitiativesunderIslandAdvancePhase3focusedoncelebrating,supportingandencouragingentrepreneurshipinP.E.I.

• Hostedfiveentrepreneurroundtablesforgrowthstagecom-paniesacrosstheprovincewithasummaryreportoffindingsdistributedtostakeholdersandgovernment.

• Developed50entrepreneurprofilesonweb,radioandsocialmediaaspartofthe“GoodNewsCampaign”tosharethat “GoodThingsAreHappeninginP.E.I.!”

• Presenteda“BeYourOwnBoss"entrepreneurpanelaspartofY-Day2017.Thepanelconsistedoffouryoungentrepreneurssharingtheirstoriesandfieldingquestionsfromtheaudience.

• InitiatedastudytoexamineP.E.I.’sentrepreneurialecosystemandidentifygapsindevelopingentrepreneursandsupportingcompanydevelopment.Thepurposeofthestudyistomeasureeconomicperformance,businessgrowth,andentrepreneurialtransformationintheprovince.

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2017 PoLICY CoMMITTEE

The Policy Committee is a standing committee of the Chamber. It provides guidance and direction for the Chamber’s policy positions and advocacy on economic development issues at the municipal, provincial and federal level including an annual government budget review.

Chair: Dawn binns, Insight brand & marketing Studio Rory Francis, PEI BioAlliance Blair Corkum, Blair Corkum Financial Planning Inc. Jackie Podger, University of Prince Edward Island Keith Hansen, MacPherson Roche Smith Michael MacKinnon, Red Shores Racetrack & Casino Michael Drake, McInnes Cooper Jeff MacKenzie, Confederation M&A Steve Loggie, Maritime Electric (Retired)

2017 MEMBERSHIP CoMMITTEE

The Membership Committee is a standing committee of the Chamber providing guidance and advice for the membership programs and services.

Chair: Jennifer evans, ocean 100/hot 105.5 Rachel Hope, Plaza Retail REIT Ltd. Vivian Beer, PEI BioAlliance Bobbi-Jo Dow Baker, Key Murray Law Cam Beach, Canadian Tire Charlottetown Wendy MacIntrye, resolveHR Mike Savidant, Sign Craft Ashlee London, Elanco Canada Tara MacArthur, MacArthur's Appliances & Mattress Gallery Rachel Vidito, Murphy Hospitality Group Charity Hogan, Cox & Palmer

2017 PRESIDENT’S ExCELLENCE AWARDS

Judges Wayne Carew, Confederation M&A Kevin Kiley, McInnes Cooper Cindy McCloskey, BMo Bank of Montreal Kent Scales, Scales Group of Companies Andy Smith, MacPherson Roche Smith Carol Gabanna, HR Atlantic

ticket-Selling CommitteeChair: Jennifer evans, ocean/hot 105.5 Heather MacAulay, DME Group Jonathan Mosher, Vanco Jacki Murphy, Rodd Hotels & Resorts Barb Smith, Stewart McKelvey

2017 CoMMUNICATIoNS CoMMITTEE

Chair: wendy Drake, mrSb Group Carol Horne, Confederation Centre of the Arts (Retired) Megan Hunt, The Great George Hotel Rose Fitzpatrick, PEI BioAlliance

2017 GoLF CoMMITTEE

Craig Dykerman, BDo Canada LLP Peter Mullins, Investors Group Tim Butler, Investors Group Charity Hogan, Cox & Palmer Darin Foulkes, Foulkes Productions Adrian Murray, Results Marketing & Advertising Jeff MacKenzie, Confederation M&A Lauchie MacDougall, Daisies Fruit Bouquets

MoRE THAN 200 INDIVIDUALS VoLUNTEERED WITH THE CHAMBER IN 2017 — THANK YoU!

C o M M I T T E E S & V o L U N T E E R S

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2017 GoLF DAY VoLUNTEERS

Deborah Murphy, Build My PEI Home Elizabeth Kamps, EK Concepts Marie LaVie Krista Walsh, KC Collect Rose Dennis, Meetings & Conventions PEI

2017 BIz UNDER 40

Co-Chair: Colin Younker, the Spa total Fitness CentreCo-Chair: Vanessa Smith, Charlottetown airport authority

2017 AMBASSADoRS

Co-Chair: ashlee london, elanco CanadaCo-Chair: wendy macIntyre, resolvehr Lisa Gallant, Cibowares Linda Dunning, Cooke Insurance Group Matthew Crockett, Key Murray Law Grace McCourt, UPEI School of Business Darin Foulkes, Foulkes Productions Peter Mullins, Investors Group Rose Dennis, Meetings & Conventions PEI Keith Samuel, Rodd Hotels & Resorts Gloria Crockett, Maritime Electric Li Yuan Ma, RBC Royal Bank Jodi Nutbrown, Browns Volkswagon Ali Siadat, PEI Connectors Sean Corcoran, McInnes Cooper Nick Wong, C.C.G. Learning & Coaching Services

2017 PEI CoNNECToRS STEERING CoMMITTEE

For a complete list of PEI Connectors Volunteers visit www.peiconnectors.ca/volunteers

Chair: mike Cronkhite, Grant thornton llP Doug Ezeard, Arsenault Best Cameron Ellis Pam Williams, Cox & Palmer Barb Smith, Stewart McKelvey

Advancing Island Connections – Charlottetown Amr Ahmed Pantea Amid-zadeh Sara Aryanpour Hamid Babazadeh Denada Capo Alex Cen, Hills Premium Global Selection Inc. Maram El-Senary Thompson Feng, Jia He Property Management Ltd / Eden Hall Inn Monica Fontanesi Richard Han, D&D 2006 Trading Ltd Ke He, APEI Photography Gallery & Studio Shuang (Frank) Liu Yanling Liu Joanna Shen, Ivory Tower Artificial Intelligence Inc Nadeen Subh Elena Qiu Ivy Wang, NovaEpoch Inc Holsen Wei, Miltonvale Building Materials Jackie Yan, Handy Yummy Fast Food Restaurant Fiona Yang, Hatrick IT Solution Rosette Yayi Bobo Kent Yuan, Bombax Inc Derek zhang, NovaEpoch Inc Snow zhang, Sparts Media Inc xing zhao, Mt Edward Trading Ltd

C o M M I T T E E S & V o L U N T E E R S

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Advancing Island Connections West Ann MacPherson, BMo Bank of Montreal Elena Qiu Kai Shen, Essential Time Polly Song Holsen Wei, Miltonvale Building Materials Jackie Yan, Handy Yummy Fast Food Restaurant

2017 BIz 2 BIz HoLLAND CoLLEGE STUDENT VoLUNTEERS

Liam MacCormick Andrea oveido Bianca Garcia Tate McAvinn Gabrielle Richard Kyle Richard Gabrielle Smith Caryn Cleare Pooja Mandal Chelsey Leard McKendra Deveau Brittni Howard Logan Stark Bao Le Jade Veera Kara Hobson Kristopher Bernard George Williams Dongji Yan Danielle Sobey

Alex Perry Kelly Barnett Sarah Bernard Kobee Ingersoll Brianne Diamond Jose Villanueva Stephen Poirier

2017 ISLAND ADVANCE

Island Advance Advisory Board

Chair: wayne Carew, Confederation m&a Jason Aspin, Aspin Kemp & Associates Tim Banks, APM Cory Gray, The Gray Group Kim Green, Kays Wholesale Inc. John Griffin, W.P. Griffin Inc. Matthew Jelley, Maritime Fun Group Ron Keefe, Regis Duffy BioScience Fund Ed Lawlor, Deltaware Systems Co-Founder (Retired) Alex MacBeath, Grant Thornton Canada (Retired) Amy MacFarlane, UPEI School of Business Kevin Murphy, Murphy Hospitality Group Kent Scales, Scales Group of Companies Wes MacAleeer, Wesmac Holdings Ltd.

Island Advance Steering Committee

Chair: rory Francis, PeI bioalliance Jeff Murphy, Murphy’s Pharmacies Pam Williams, Cox & Palmer

C o M M I T T E E S & V o L U N T E E R S

SPECIAL FRIENDS oF THE CHAMBERThank you to our outstanding emcees who volunteer at our numerous events throughout the year!

Joel IvesCentury 21 Colonial Realty

Doug bridgesProvincial Credit Union

Jennifer evansocean 100/Hot 105.5

lee DrakeRed Shores Racetrack & Casino

Kim GriffinMaritime Electric

Kevin murphyMurphy Hospitality Group

Dan KutcherPast President

Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce

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AMBASSADoR PRoGRAMBlair Corkum Financial Planning Inc. (Title Sponsor)

BIz2BIz ExPoCorkum Arsenault Crozier (Title Co-Sponsor)Stewart McKelvey (Title Co-Sponsor)Atlantic SuperstoreKKPMaritime Electricocean 100/Hot 105.5Red Shores Racetrack & CasinoTim HortonsThe Guardian Vogue opticalWicked EH?Wilson's FuelAtlantic Canada opportunities AgencyInnovation PEI

PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL HoLIDAY RECEPTIoN

Eastlink (Title Sponsor)

ADVANCING ISLAND CoNNECTIoNS

Sunrise Group (Title Sponsor)Delta by Marriott Prince Edwardocean 100/Hot 105.5The GuardianCity of CharlottetownProvince of PEI – office of Immigration

ADVANCING ISLAND CoNNECTIoNS WEST

Summerside Regional Development CorporationCity of Summerside

ISLAND ADVANCE FUNDING PARTNERS

Atlantic Canada opportunities AgencyInnovation PEI

CoRPoRATE CURLING BoNSPIEL

olde Dublin Pub (Title Sponsor)The Guardian

PEI CoNNECToRS SPoNSoRS & FUNDING PARTNERS

The Grafton Group/Confederation PartnersFitzpatrick & CoTD Bank GroupSun Life Financial – Joe WhiteMcInnes CooperCox & PalmerRBC Royal BankConfederation M&AGrant Thornton LLPProvince of PEI – office of ImmigrationImmigration, Refugees & Citizenship CanadaCity of SummersideCity of CharlottetownTown of CornwallTown of Stratford

LUNCH & LEARNSGrand & Toy

PRESIDENT’S ExCELLENCE AWARDS

Atlantic Lottery (Title Sponsor) BDo Canada LLPCity of Charlottetown Cox & Palmer

T H A N K S T o o U R G E N E R o U S S P o N S o R S I N 2 0 1 7 !

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Prince EdwardInnovation PEIKKPMaritime Electricocean 100/Hot 105.5Provincial Credit UnionResults Marketing & AdvertisingRBC Royal BankScotiabankServiceMaster of PEIThe GuardianTrade Team PEI (Champion)

BIz UNDER 40Stewart McKelvey (Title Sponsor)

BUSINESS AFTER HoUR SoCIALS

MRSB (Title Sponsor – January – March)FlyPEI/Charlottetown Airport Authority (Title Sponsor- April - December)

PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL LUNCHEoN

Richardson GMP (Title Sponsor)ocean 100/Hot 105.5KKP The Guardian

STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR AWARD SPoNSoR

Air Canada

RETAIL RoUNDTABLE ocean 100/Hot 105.5

CoRPoRATE CHALLENGE GoLF ToURNAMENT

Earthform Corp. (Title Sponsor)BDo Canada LLPConfederation Centre of the ArtsConfederation M&ADaisies Fruit Bouquets D.P. Murphy Hotels & ResortsKJL Select MeatsKKPLobster on the WharfM&N Renovations ocean 100/Hot 105.5olympia Electric Ltd.Paderno Peake & McInnis Ltd.Pita PitRed Shores Racetrack & CasinoResults Marketing & Advertising Robin’s DonutsSign CraftStewart Travel GroupTaco BoyzThe Montessori School of Charlottetown The GuardianUpstreet Craft BrewingVeseys Equipment

T H A N K S T o o U R G E N E R o U S S P o N S o R S I N 2 0 1 7 !

Special thanks to our YES! Young Entrepreneur Seats sponsors and our many prize donors. Your generosity is truly appreciated.

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baSIS of PreParatIon

These condensed financial statements are extracted from the audited financial statements of

the Greater Charlottetown area Chamber of Commerce for the year ended December 31, 2017.

these condensed statements are not covered by the auditor’s report. the complete audited

financial statements are available to members by request.

CoNDENSED STATEMENT oF FINANCIAL PoSITIoN 2017 2016

ASSETS

Cash and short-term deposits 254,511 191,302

Accounts receivable and prepaids 321,638 223,242

Property and equipment 6,047 8,649

$582,196 $423,193

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 212,296 124,336

Memberships paid in advance and deferrals 36,179 24,332

Net assets 333,721 274,525

$582,196 $423,193

CoNDENSED STATEMENT oF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 2017 2016

Net assets, beginning of the year 274,525 262,416

Excess of revenues over expenses 59,196 12,109

net assets, end of year $333,721 $274,525

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CoNDENSED STATEMENT oF oPERATIoNS

2017 2016

REVENUE

Memberships 261,952 240,063

Programs and special events 923,021 933,197

other 60,594 54,431

$1,245,567 $1,227,691

ExPENSES

Programs and special events 738,544 766,197

Wages, levies and benefits 273,815 294,842

other 174,012 154,543

$1,186,371 $1,215,582

ExCESS oF REVENUES oVER ExPENSES $59,196 $12,109

CoNDENSED STATEMENT oF CASH FLoWS

2017 2016

Cash flows from operating activities 64,079 45,260

Cash flows from investing activities 31,273 59,545

Net increase (decrease) in cash $95,352 $104,805

Cash, beginning of the year 159,159 54,354

Cash, end of the year 254,511 159,159

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4 Directions Consulting

A & R Cabinetry

A.P.E.I.

A Buyers Choice Home Inspections PEI

Apricot Grove Garden Inc.

Atlantic Pellets Inc.

Atlantic Wild Travel Ltd

Autumn Sense Trading

Baijia Online Supermarket Company LTD

Big Dad Design Service Ltd.

BizEverTrust Financial Consulting Inc.

Blake Cassie Signature Blonde Salon

Blü Haus Studios

Bobrand

Bombax Inc. (Tong Fung Hin)

Bridge Training and Events Limited

BritSpectra Trading Co., Ltd.

Brotech Services

Build My PEI Home

Bulletproof Solutions ULC

Business Learning Solutions

C.C.G.Learning & Coaching Services

C5 ID and Fingerprinting Solutions

Canada Electabuzz System Inc.

Canada’s Island Garden Inc.

Canadian Atlantic Dental Training

Canadian Gold Paper and Stationary Inc.

Canadian SCITEC Trading Inc.

Canny Care Trading Ltd.

Cargofix International Inc.

Charlottetown Beer Garden & Seafood Patio

Charlottetown Foodland

Charlottetown Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre

Cheerings Inc.

Coast 2 Coast Branding Inc.

Comfort Housekeeping Corporation

Confederation Capital

Confederation M&A

Context OPS

Cornwall/Charlottetown KOA

Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corp

D & D 2016 Trading Ltd.

Dallaire Design Services Inc.

damien Morris Designs

Dan MacKinnon Photography

David K. Harris Safety & Compliance Consultant

DIGICITY Inc.

Digital-Isle Ltd.

Direct NutriSciences Inc.

DownStreet Dance Studio

Dutch Inn

Dynamic Monitors

D’Art Hills Premium Global Selection Inc.

E-Trade Atlantic Development Inc.

E. Bradley Accounting Services

EA Engineering

East Coast Art Party

Eastern Media

Edwardyea Inc.

EK Concepts

Elegant Hats Boutique

Engineering Technologies Canada Ltd.

Excelling Journey Education(Canada)Inc

Export Development Canada

Fangs Art And Craft Ltd.

Firehorse Studios

Flourish Development Group

FM Computer & Trade Inc.

Food Island Partnership

Freshife Trading Ltd.

From the Sea by the Sea Design Gift Shop

Fry Factory

Fun Studying Education Tech

Furrow Content

Golden Touch Accounting Services

Good Bridge Limited

Goodwill Holdings Inc.

Great Canadian Dollar Store Cornwall

Greater Canadian Dollar Store Charlottetown

Green Isle Air Ltd

Handyman Labs Inc.

Headline Promotional Products

Highfield Construction

HOPE International Education Foundation

Howatt’s Enviro Paints

HZ Tours Inc.

In Good Taste Inc.

Inside Job Painting Company

Isabel Delaney and Associates Ltd., The Co-Operators

Island Auto Salvage

Island Capital Partners

Island Directional Drilling

Island Executive Solutions

Island Press Ltd.

Island Water Technologies

Jenney’s Garage Store

JIAYI Development Inc.

Juice Co.

JXRY International Inc

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Kaneshii Vinyl Press

KC Immigration Services Inc.

Kent Street Market

Keto Solution

Kindred Spirits Inn & Cottages

Kyle Kickham Exit Realty PEI

Landmark Valuation

Lawn Boyz

Leading Edge Homes

Leatherful Genuine Handcrafts Ltd.

Lee & Zuo Oriental Warehouse Ltd

Letter Board Company

Levy Construction

LiftMedia

Liquid Gold Olive Oils & Vinegars

M. B. Eye Electrical Inc.

Maasi Broadway Inc.

MajiFox Company Ltd (Taste of Prince Edward Island)

Maple Trading and Logistics Inc.

Marcella Rosemberg Studio Inc.

Maritime Christian Bookstore

Master Di Well-Being Massage Inc.

MCA Consultants Inc.

McGowan & Co.: The Write Edit Group

Midwest Surveys Inc

Milmac Enterprises Inc.

Minotaur Home Decor

Montague Brewing Company

Mountain Lao Shijiyuantong International Business Ltd.

Navinovo Technology Inc.

New Career China Ltd

Ninghan Telecommunications Systems Ltd.

Northcom Inc

Nutech Fire Alarms

Nutracelle

Occidental Chain

Odyssey Virtual

Open Air UAV Flight Training Inc.

Parker Beer Transport Company Ltd.

Paul Smallman

Quarte Inc.

Red Island Hospitality Group

Red Maple Trading Inc.

Repeats - Quality Used Family Clothing

Rising Talent Education

Row House Steak & Lobster

RPS Biologiques Inc.

Ruby Square Graphic Design

Salty Publishing

Sanctuary Yoga & Massage

SCTO Technology (RESTGU)

Sealand Studio for Contemporary Art Inc.

Shaw Direct

ShengYa International Trading Ltd

Sherwin-Williams

Sherwood Timber Mart

Shunli Enterprise International Ltd

Simple Feast Catering and Bakery

Skyfree Building Technology Ltd.

Small Steps Early Learning Centre

SmarteCom Data International Ltd

Solarvest

SOS Office TecService Ltd

Space-O Technologies Canada

St. John Ambulance NS/PEI

Stanley Immigration Consulting

Starts Media Atlantic Inc

Storybook Adventures

Stratford Sobeys EXTRA

studio row

Sumost Global Limited

SunAir Energy Solutions

T2 Company Ltd.(Tea Talk)

Tangerine Hair

Target Tours

Taste of India

The Elmwood Heritage Inn

The Factory Cookhouse & Dancehall

The Grafton Group

The Sydney Boutique Inn & Suites

The Ten Spot

Third Day Creative Solutions

Tickmark Corp.

Top- Intelligent Ltd.

Topcare Software Development Inc.

Tuna System Inc.

Unknownexplorers Software Inc.

UPEI Executive MBA Program Facility of Business

Vicki Bryanton

We Can Find Inc.

Whitestone Construction

Wingsmile Co. Ltd.

WM Services & Property Management

Wonderful Child Activity Training Centre

XiYuan PEI International Co. Ltd.

YGS Global Ltd.

ZCC Canada Trading Inc

Zeng-Xi Office Equipment Inc.

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angela SmithOfficeManager&BoardLiaison

Penny walsh-mcGuire

ChiefExecutiveOfficer

Sheryl macaulayDirectorofPolicy &Communications

Kay DohertyMembershipServices

Manager

Patti DevineProjectDirector

amy ZhangProgramOfficer

nicole bellefleurDirectorofStrategic

Initiatives

Cora lee DunbarRegionalProgramOfficer

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Carina macDonaldProgramOfficer

ali SiadatProgramOfficer

Shelby mcDonaldMarketing&

CommunicationsCoordinator

abby GoodwinEvents&Promotions

Coordinator

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Greater Charlottetown area Chamber of CommerCe

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