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All mem- Achievement Awards (OBAA), which is being held bers of the 2010-2011 board of directors will be sworn in September 20th in Toronto. The prestigious OBAA at the Chamber’s 61st annual general meeting, which will awards are held each year by the Ontario Chamber take place in October. of Commerce to celebrate business excellence in Each of the Chamber’s 1,115 voting members was issued Ontario. As a result of De Beers’ unwavering com- either an electronic or paper ballot and had a period of mitment to Timmins’ business community and over two weeks to place a vote. Each board member serves immeasurable contribution to the province of a term of two years and can apply for re-election at the Ontario, the Timmins Chamber submitted the end of the term for a maximum of three terms. nomination to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce “Each member of the 2010-2011 board of directors for consideration. brings different skills and experience to the table,” says This year’s ceremony will honour recipients incoming Chamber president Gary Marriott. “I’m looking across four different categories. The Desjardins forward to the upcoming Chamber year. It is a pleasure to Award for Large Business is presented to two large work with such a dedicated, qualified group of individu- businesses in Ontario that demonstrate business als.” excellence across a wide range of categories. With the 2010-2011 Chamber year just around the cor- Among other things, the De Beers Canada Victor ner, the board of directors hosted their annual planning Mine was chosen in recognition of its strong com- session in late August. Each year the board sets strategic mitment to working with aboriginal communities priorities at this session, which also serves to familiarize Past President Fred Gibbons (right) hands over the gavel to the and its sound environmental practices. new directors with the finer points of the organization. new Chamber President Gary Marriott. From the beginning, De Beers has been a strong supporting member of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, serving as Annual Title Sponsor for the past four years and receiving the President’s Award Meet the 2010/11 Board of Directors at the 2010 Nova Business Excellence Awards. The Timmins Chamber and De Beers have a long stand- Postion Company Postion Company ing relationship in partnering on many advocacy PRESIDENT Claude J. Gagnon Claude J. Gagnon files including environmental assessment, diamond royalty and Far North Act. Gary Marriott NorthernTel Professional Photography “The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is thrilled PAST PRESIDENT Christine Leclair Leclair Planning Consultancy that the Victor Mine is being recognized for its good business practices,” says 2010-2011 Chamber Fred Gibbons Northern College of Barry Martin Genivar President Gary Marriott. “De Beers is a valued part- Applied Arts & Technology Bill McMillan** Porcupine Gold Mines – ner of our Chamber and we are grateful for their TREASURER Goldcorp Canada Ltd. dedicated support of the Timmins’ business com- munity and our region.” Rick Briand BDC Patty McGirr* RBC Financial Group “We are very humbled by this nomination and BOARD MEMBERS the award,” said Heather Duhn, Communications Lorenzo Melchiorre Xstrata Copper Coordinator for the De Beers Canada Victor Mine. Terry DiTullio Norfab Metal & Machine Michael MetatawabinFive Nations Energy Inc. “This was not something we were expecting, and we are very touched by the Timmins Chamber of Phil Barton Algonquin Business Computers Peter Murray Ontario Power Generation Commerce’s nomination. Our entire team of Bill Belanger* J.L. Richards & Associates Limited Art Pultz** Rogers Communications employees and contractors works very hard to live (Q92/EZ Rock) up to the diamond standard, and it will be great to Joel Bergeron BMT Insurance and Financial Services honour them with this recognition from our Josh Bond Riopelle Griener Alan Thorne* Tembec peers.” Professional Corporation Mike O’Blenis Eacom Timber Corp. The Desjardins Award for Large Business will be presented to the De Beers Canada Victor Mine on Wayne Bozzer** Timmins Family YMCA John Labine Lake Shore Gold Corp. September 20, 2010 at the 28th Annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards to be held at the *Denotes election to the 2010-2011 board of directors. **Denotes re-election to the 2010-2011 board of directors. Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

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Have you ever considered running for “You can’t be afraid of people,” municipal office? On Aug. 4, the says Marks. “You can’t be afraid to Chamber held its first “So You Want to talk.” be a Candidate?” information session Marks is a strong proponent of designed to give first-time candidates for positive campaigning, and urged the the 2010 election a glimpse inside the potential candidates to run a cam- world of campaigning and municipal paign that emphasizes what you politics. plan to do on council rather than More than 20 members of the public one that criticizes other candidates. attended to get the inside scoop from Bill Greenberg, who has managed city clerk Jack Watson, former councillors campaigns at all levels of govern- Kevin Vincent and Andrew Marks, and ment, addressed the importance of former campaign manager Bill having a campaign manager. Greenberg. The Chamber’s Municipal Although professional campaign Affairs Committee organized the session managers are often employed in to help clarify misconceptions and provincial or federal elections, increase public understanding about family members and friends often municipal elections and politics. Jack Watson, City of Timmins clerk, let “So handle these responsibilities at the City clerk Jack Watson started the You Want to be a Candidate?” participants municipal level. Greenberg says the most know what is required to run in the Oct. 25, Former City of Timmins councillors Kevin morning with a detailed look at the logis- Vincent (left) and Andrew Marks (right) gave important consideration when choosing tics of running a municipal election cam- 2010 municipal election, including important a campaign manager should be your abil- dates and rules for fundraising. an inside look at municipal politics at the paign. Mayoral candidates in Timmins information session. Bill Greenberg (centre) ity to get along with the person. can spend up to $36,000 on a campaign: shared his experience and expertise in cam- Campaign managers form a vital part $0.85 per eligible elector plus a base paign management with the group. of the campaign team, managing the amount of $7,500. Councillors can spend tions against putting off this all-impor- logistics of the campaign while the candi- $0.85 per eligible elector in their ward tant step until the last minute. Running a date is out meeting people and garnering plus a base amount of $5,000. solid campaign takes a great deal of plan- focused on the key issues that prompted support. Among other things, the cam- Fundraising cannot begin until the candi- ning and must be taken seriously. you to run for office. paign manager must oversee volunteers, date files their papers at City Hall. An “You can’t possibly put together a good Andrew Marks served two terms on city fundraising, media contact, and canvass- individual or business can contribute no campaign by walking in at the last council, 2000-2006. Marks emphasized ing. more than $750 to a single campaign. minute,” says Watson. the serious commitment one makes Greenberg’s advice to future candidates Watson also reminded potential candi- Kevin Vincent, who served on council when running for public office. He is not to dismiss any of the public’s con- dates of key dates pertaining to the 2010 from 2003-2006, advised attendees to encouraged attendees to do plenty of cerns, no matter how trivial they may election. Election signage can be erected take time to consider what they are going research beforehand and consult with seem to you. no more than 30 days prior to the elec- to stand for and focus on these issues family, friends and employer before “Every issue is important to at least one tion, although campaign offices can have throughout the campaign. deciding to run. Marks himself spoke to person,” says Greenberg. “Therefore it is signage in place up to 90 days prior to “I would encourage you to find three the mayor and several council members important that you not take any of them the election. All signs must be taken issues where you can make a difference before deciding to run in 2000. lightly.” down no later than six days after the and pursue them with passion,” says Visibility is important for political can- Candidates may file their papers until election. The new council term officially Vincent. didates, so Marks suggests keeping track Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. The 2010 Municipal begins Dec. 1. The last day for candidates Vincent advised potential candidates of community events. Getting out there Election will take place on Oct. 25. to file their papers or withdraw from the that it takes time, patience and teamwork and talking to people is an important Information for both candidates and vot- race is Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. to be a city councillor. Although you will part of campaigning, and Marks recom- ers can be found on the City of Timmins As candidates cannot begin fundraising inevitably end up discussing issues about mends asking people their opinion on website at portal.timmins.ca until their papers are filed, Watson cau- potholes and snow removal, try to stay the issues at hand. /portal/en/timmins/cityhall/elections. Q&A on the 2009 study on Ontario municipalities

On Aug. 12, members of the Municipal survey average, particularly for things like winter A: Timmins has a low assessment base (or work against the city when it is seeking loans for Affairs Committee met with Bernie road maintenance costs, roadways operating property values) upon which to raise taxes. To put investment. For example, when a lender is looking Christian, treasurer, and Joe Torlone, costs. Why is this so? Timmins’ position in context, the city has the third at needs-based lending, Timmins’ need may not chief administrative officer for the City of A: Expenditures per capita may be higher in cer- lowest assessment rate on a per capita basis out appear as great as a community with a higher debt Timmins, to discuss a 2009 study com- tain areas for a few reasons. of all the cities included in the study. Since a load, which could actually put our city at a disad- paring the tax burdens and overall finan- One reason expenditures per person are higher municipal budget must always balance (no record- vantage, depending on the lender and its criteria. cial positions of Ontario municipalities. could be the existence of certain council policies ed profits or losses), in order to cover municipal Used properly, debt can help to obtain very low- In the study, completed by BMA costs, the overall tax rates must increase to com- interest rate loans from municipal lending institu- Management Consulting Inc., and shared that place minimum requirements on certain serv- ices. For example, the City of Timmins has a policy pensate for lower overall property values. tions and can be used to smooth over the tax rate, with the Chamber, there were a number ultimately reducing the burden on taxpayers. of places where Timmins ranked lower that snow removal will be completed within eight Q: According to the study, Timmins’ Reserves than the northern (Sudbury, Thunder hours of a snowfall, while the other cities may only per Capita is $479, while the survey average is Q: According to the survey, Timmins has a Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay) and have a 72-hour time frame. In this situation, $833. Why is Timmins’ reserve per capita so low? high amount of unpaid taxes. The taxes receiv- provincial averages. As a result, Christian Timmins’ eight-hour policy may, at times, cause A: Timmins used to have a $3.5 million per year able (as a percent of tax levies) for Timmins is and Torlone agreed to sit down with the the city to pay its employees overtime or to hire debt repayment policy in order to meet a previous 8.7%, while the northern average is 6.2% and the committee to explain some of the sur- contractors if necessary. While this is clearly a poli- city-council’s goal to be debt-free. The intention survey average is 6.7%. Is there a reason why vey’s findings. cy many residents enjoy, there is also a price to was to continue to contribute $3.5M to the reserve Timmins’ is higher? pay for having it in place. As such, in a situation once debt was fully repaid, however, in the budget- A: The City of Timmins is currently investing Q: The Net Municipal Levy per Capita meas- like this, it’s easy to see why expenditures would ure indicates the total net municipal levy that is ing process, it is often the reserve that provides more effort into aggressively addressing the mat- be higher. extra funding or where cuts get made. In the last ter of unpaid taxes. Although the amount of taxes needed to provide services to the municipality. Another reason that is mentioned within in the According to the study, Timmins’ measure is 10-15 years, the city has invested in a number of receivable is higher compared to other communi- study could be the discrepancies between new properties and infrastructure, which have ties in the survey, in recent years Timmins has $1201, while the northern average is $1177 and accounting and reporting practices of the cities the provincial average is $1167. Why is Timmins drawn on reserves at time. Furthermore, last year made progress obtaining unpaid tax revenues and compared in the study. For example, within the $1M was taken from the reserve in order to lessen will continue to see the amount of unpaid taxes higher than the northern and provincial aver- winter road maintenance category, the ages? the tax burden on residents facing an increased decrease. Corporation of the City of Timmins includes costs property assessment value. A: Timmins appears high because expenses related to snow removal, sanding and salting. Q: What is the City of Timmins’ overall finan- tend to increase annually for all municipalities; However, all cities may not complete their Q: Timmins also appears to have very low lev- cial position? often increases in the provision of municipal serv- accounting in the same fashion. For example, els of debt and a low debt-to-reserve ratio. Is A: Timmins’ financial position is still in good ices are compensated by growing population. another city may not necessarily report its sanding there an advantage to the city for maintaining shape. With this being an election year, a new Since Timmins has not been experiencing popula- and salting-related road costs in the winter road low debt? council may have different priorities and policies. tion growth (based on the most recent census) maintenance category. As such the categories A: As previously stated, total debt repayment Based on the pre-existing and forthcoming tax and has a naturally low population density, the lack within the study may not be “apples to apples” in was a goal of a previous municipal council. While challenges facing the Corporation of the City of of population growth causes Timmins to have a every situation. the City of Timmins currently carries debt due to Timmins, a core services review is essential to higher levy per capita compared to the survey and Q: According to the study, Timmins has higher infrastructure investments like the police services identify which programs and services the city northern Ontario averages. tax rates in the residential, commercial, and indus- building and the medical centre, this debt is signif- must continue to provide and which areas the city Q: A number of the City of Timmins’ trial tax classes compared to the survey’s average. icantly less compared to other municipalities. should not operate in, in order to reduce placing Expenditures per Capita were higher than the Why is Timmins’ tax burden higher on average? 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When and how did you first get Tell us a little about your back- Q involved with the Chamber? Q ground. I first got involved with the Chamber I was born and raised in Timmins and about three years ago, out of an apprecia- am a proud graduate of Northern tion for the good work that the Chamber College’s electronics program. In my 32- does and wanting to see our community year career with Northerntel I held many continue to grow and prosper. At the positions, including most recently the time, local issues pertinent to the inter- position of control centre manager. ests of my employer (Northern College), Currently, I work as telecommunications particularly that of workforce develop- project manager and consultant. I have ment, served as the catalyst to become been happily married to wife Jane and more actively involved. have two lovely daughters, Lisa and Leslie. Of which accomplishments, as Q Chamber president, are you When and how did you first get proudest? Q involved with the Chamber? I don’t think there is any one single As an employee of Northerntel, I began accomplishment of which I am most my involvement by periodically attend- proud. The Chamber has enjoyed anoth- ing events and sessions offered by the er in a series of many successful years, Chamber. Approximately six years ago, I attributable in large part to the relevancy started getting involved in committees, true benefits in doing so. the Chamber strives to maintain with its including the Nova Awards Organizing membership; and being issue and policy role as President of Northern College. I would also like to work to better Committee, which I have co-chaired for understand what is really important to driven. Both these organizational attrib- The College’s Board of Governors and the past three years. I have also served on utes have been achieved through a con- my staff has been very understanding our members and what we can do as an the board of directors for the past four organization to meet those expectations. certed effort to reconnect and communi- and accommodating of the dual role that years. cate more directly with our membership. I have held over the past year — a role What are you most looking To this end, we have developed and that has afforded me considerable per- How do you feel that your Q implemented new communications sonal and professional development. I forward to accomplishing during Q background has prepared you to be your term? forums — President’s Round Table discus- look forward to the challenges and successful in your role as Chamber sions and membership surveys that have opportunities ahead for the College in president? I am looking forward to working with served to broaden our base of member helping to broaden post secondary edu- the new board, both new and experi- consultation and in turn serve to inform cation opportunities and access through- As a member of the board of directors, enced directors, and Chamber staff to decision making and policy develop- out our service area. I have an understanding of the Chamber, further our goal to help the business ment. its goals and mandate. Serving as a par- community succeed. I also look forward How do you see your involvement ticipant and chair of Chamber commit- to participating in the Chamber’s many What was the biggest challenge you Q with the Chamber continuing? tees has increased my knowledge of the events, including workshops, informa- Q faced as president? inner-workings of the organization. tion sessions and policy roundtables. From a Chamber perspective, I plan to As a long-time Timmins resident I have Last fall, the Chamber set forth its lend as much support in the capacity of seen first-hand the transitions our com- strategic priorities for the 2009-2010 year, Past President to the incoming President, What have you learned from munity has undergone, often because of Q previous Chamber president(s)? then on Dec. 7, the community was as he may request and I will certainly the changes experienced by the business rocked with the sudden and unexpected maintain an active status on one or two community. I think that having this per- I’ve learned the importance of working announcement from Xstrata Copper that Chamber committees and participate in spective is critical: knowing where we’ve with fellow board members and chamber it would be closing its Timmins Chamber social and networking events. been as a community is the foundation staff to realize a goal. When difficult situ- Metallurgical Site. This had the immedi- While my term as President may have to choosing where we are going as a ations arise, it is important to capitalize ate and hopefully, understandable, effect concluded, I remain committed to seeing community. on the individual strengths of my fellow of causing us to change gears somewhat. our community continue to grow and From a community perspective, I am directors to deal with the situation at We became engaged in more proactive prosper. involved in a number of other organiza- hand in a productive manner. communications with our membership tions, including NEOnet and the to understand, assess and offer assistance What advice would you give Timmins Economic Development What could the Chamber do to to help them weather the adjustments Q incoming President Gary Marriott? Corporation. My involvement in the Q further help local business? that they would now have to make to Gary is no stranger to the Chamber Chamber and other organizations con- their respective business operations; and tinue to increase my awareness about the I think the Chamber can have a signifi- we became active participants on the Board, he has chaired numerous commit- cant impact at the municipal level. The tees and chamber events so he is well challenges and opportunities facing our Mayor’s Task Force along with City and community. ground work has been laid and informal Timmins Economic Development attuned to the issues the board normally partnerships have been formed in recent Corporation officials. manages. My advice, however, would be years. I believe the next step is to work to continue to build a broad representa- What are some of the goals you Q have for your term as president? closely with our municipal leaders to fos- What are your future plans? tive base of volunteers on the Chamber ter a truly collaborative approach to eco- Q Board; stay connected with our members Although the Chamber has solid repre- nomic development and prosperity. We Moving into the role of Past President, so you can effectively present and repre- sentation from the business community, can have a significant local impact by there will be less demand on my time. sent their views; and use the wealth of I would like to continue to increase our continuing to concert our efforts and With these lessened time demands, I talent that comprises your Board of membership – every business in Timmins gain synergies when it’s appropriate to now plan to concentrate more on my Directors and staff of the Chamber. should support the Chamber and realize do so. 4 - SEPTEMBER 2010 inside business A new way for businesses to connect

The Timmins Chamber of Commerce 2010-2011 Chamber President Gary will host its first “Meet the Purchasers” Marriott. event on Sept. 15. Participating purchasers include: The unique business-to-business event ➤ Conseil scolaire publique du is designed to connect local businesses Nord-Est de l’Ontario with purchasing agents from large com- ➤ The Corporation of the panies and government agencies in order City of Timmins to grow their businesses by developing ➤ Leo Alarie & Sons Construction Ltd. new leads and contacts — right in their Aecon own backyard. ➤ Northern College of Applied Arts & The format of the event allows partici- Technology pating purchasers to give a brief ➤ Porcupine Gold Mines – Goldcorp overview of their organization, what Canada Ltd. they purchase locally, and what require- ➤ Northeastern Catholic District ments a prospective vendor must meet School Board in order to sell the organization their ➤ Detour Gold Corporation goods. After the presentations, attendees ➤ De Beers Canada Victor Mine. will have the opportunity to meet one- one-one with the purchasers of their “Meet the Purchasers” will be held choice. Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 8:30-11 a.m., “People often overlook the buying at the Days Inn & Conference Centre. power that larger companies and organi- Chamber members can register for $15 zations have in our area. This event is an (tax included). Members of the public excellent venue for local businesses to are also invited to attend and can regis- connect with these local purchasers and ter for a fee of $25 (tax included). expand their markets, without having to To register, contact Steven Vachon at travel long distances or spend prepara- 360-1900, or e-mail tion time creating leads,” says incoming [email protected].

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MONTH Camp ‘BIG’ on family JULY MEMBER OF THE On the shores of pictur- employees keep hunting seasons. esque Horwood Lake, just the camp run- Accommodating one hunting one hour’s drive from ning through- party at a time, the camp pro- Timmins, campers experi- out the summer vides bait, skinning, meat pro- ence the best of Northern and into the cessing and cold storage. Ontario at Big Bear fall, performing Although hunting and fishing Camp. renovations dur- are a big draw at Big Bear Camp, From the Victoria Day ing the winter Paul and Angie’s focus has been weekend to the end of months. Big on turning the facility into an October, owners Angie Bear Camp fea- excellent vacation spot for fami- and Paul Chartrand help tures seven cab- lies. This is the vision Paul and campers discover the ins and 55 Angie had for their campground beauty of our region — campsites, near- when they first purchased it. something they fell in ly 75% of which Ten years later, families now love with long ago. are already booked this season. account for three-quarters of the Angie and Paul purchased Big The wide variety of outdoor clientele at Big Bear Camp. Angie Chartrand (second from left) and her daughter Ashley (right), of Big Bear Camp in January 2000. activities available at Big Bear It’s easy to see why. With out- Bear Camp are presented with the Member of the Month award for July by Paul had been working as a Camp attracts a diverse clientele. door activities like fishing and Jennie Doucet, Membership and Events Co-ordinator (left) and Art Pultz, mechanic in Timmins for many Campers come from across trail riding, and plenty of board Chair of the Chamber’s Marketing Committee. years, but a love of the great Canada and the United States to games for rainy days, Big Bear outdoors spurred the family to hunt, fish, or provide their chil- Camp has become an ideal spot tant for the younger generation new campsites and two brand consider a different lifestyle. dren with a memorable summer for families who simply want to to take an interest in the out- new cabins. Despite the many “It was something we wanted vacation. get away from it all. The doors, and strives to provide the challenges along the way, Angie to do as a family,” says Angie. Horwood Lake is renowned Chartrand family helps instil a best experience possible. feels that she and Paul have “We all love the outdoors.” for its walleye, northern pike, love of the outdoors in young Paul and Angie have put their been successful in generating Along with their daughter perch and whitefish. Big Bear campers by providing instruc- personal stamp on the business more business and attracting a Ashley, Angie, Paul and two Camp is a favourite with tion on how to catch and clean in other ways. Over the years, new demographic. hunters, particularly during the fish. Angie believes it is impor- the Chartrands have expanded The Chartrands have further bear and grouse- the existing facilities, adding 20 plans for expansion in upcom- ing years, and plan to keep the business in the family by even- tually handing the reins over to their daughter. Since purchasing Big Bear Camp, Angie says that she and Paul have never looked back. “This was the best thing we ever did.” For more information on Big Bear Camp, visit www.bigbearcamp.ca or call 289-475-5198. Photos taken from www.bigbearcamp.ca inside business SEPTEMBER 2010 - 7 The world’s local bank in your own backyard

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The popular annual event serves as a great networking opportunity, and participants passed an enjoyable afternoon despite rainy weather that morning. Each team played 18 holes of golf. Dailey’s Your Independent Grocer provided a health break, com- plete with fruit trays, and Topper’s Pizza generously supplied pizza, as an afternoon snack for all golfers, and the day ended with a delicious prime rib dinner at the Spruce Needles club- (L-R): Gerry Lamarche,Team: Shawn Dumas Bertrand, Contracting Antoine VezinaLtd. and Louis Tremblay. house. Every golfer received a prize for Team: Credit Bureau of Timmins their efforts. (L-R): Tricia Whelan, Lynn Gauthier, Lyne Miron and Trina St.Amour. MIXED Winners in the four-person ’ BEST BALL WINNERS 18-hole best ball scramble: Hole Sponsors Ladies’ Marshmallow Driving Contest AL POULIN FINANCIAL SERVICES BDC — BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA Dr. Nancy Wood BMO BANK OF MONTREAL Sponsored by: BMT INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Grand & Toy and BODY EVOLUTION FITNESS CLUB Spruce Needles Golf Course DAVIDSON DE LAPLANTE INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. DE BEERS CANADA VICTOR MINE Men’s Marshmallow Driving Contest GORF CONTRACTING LTD. KIA OF TIMMINS Chuck Auger M.O.E. COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTING Sponsored by: NORTHERN CREDIT UNION Grand & Toy and Spruce Needles Golf Course ONTARIO POWER GENERATION PAUL DAVIS SYSTEMS PORCUPINE ADVANCE PRINTERS Ladies’ Longest Putt Team: Standards for Success/East Side Mario’s (L-R): Marcel Levesque, Carole Duguay, Christine Davies and Bill Plaunt. PORCUPINE GOLD MINES — GOLDCORP CANADA Pamela Michaud ROSS, POPE & COMPANY LLP Sponsored by: THE RENTAL HOUSE — TEREX Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa Men’s Longest Putt Event Sponsors Special Prize Sponsors Ron Price DE BEERS CANADA VICTOR MINE ACKLANDS-GRAINGER HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON SUDBURY Sponsored by: DAILEY’S YOUR INDEPENDENT GROCER AL POULIN FINANCIAL SERVICES J&B CYCLE AND MARINE KIA OF TIMMINS BMO BANK OF MONTREAL KAMISKOTIA SKI RESORT TimminsToday.com TOPPER’S PIZZA CLAUDE J. GAGNON PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY MONTANA’S COOKHOUSE Ladies’ Longest Drive Complimentary shuttle sponsored by: DRS. CHISHOLM, PASSMORE, CHISHOLM & YADE NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DUMAS CONTRACTING LTD. PART SOURCE Lily Batise WYATT IMAGE SOLUTIONS ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR SPRUCE NEEDLES GOLF COURSE Sponsored by: GATREM CONTRACTING THE RENTAL HOUSE — TEREX TIMMINS MAZDA Drs. Chisholm, Passmore, Chisholm and Yade Prize Sponsors Men’s Longest Drive Air Creebec Inc. Chris McKay ATCO Structures & LogisticsNorFab Metal & Machine Grand & Toy ReadyQuip Sales & Service Sponsored by: BDC Business Development Bank of Canada Heritage Paving Rehab Plus Bentley’s Kitchen HighGrader Magazine Riopelle Griener Professional Corporation Sym-Tech Automotive Protection and Bestech Highvec Canada Inc. Ross, Pope & Company LLP Kia of Timmins Big Bear Camp HSBC Bank Canada Royal Tire Blue Heron Solutions for Environmental Management J.J.’s Ranch Scotiabank Ladies’ Closest to the Pin Inc. Kia of Timmins Centre Anne Morin BMT Insurance & Financial Services La Caisse Populaire de Timmins Limitée South End Auto Parts Ltd. BPR-Bechtel Sponsored by: Le Loup – 104.1 FM St. John’s Ambulance Carol Lafrance-Sweezey Claim Maslack Supply Limited Sym-Tech Automotive Protection Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa Carriere Industrial Supply Mike’s Restaurant TD Bank Casey’s Bar & Grill Mikey’s General Sales & Repairs Ltd. The Co-operators Men’s Closest to the Pin Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa Motion Canada The Torchia Group Paul Kangas Centre Passerelle pour femmes du nord de l’Ontario N. Lacroix Plumbing & Heating The Venture Centre/Le centre de développment CGV Builders NEOnet Inc. Thunder Airlines Sponsored by: Château Georgian Retirement Residence New Tin Shop Timmins Auto Glass Inc. Air Creebec Inc. City of Timmins Nordic Bearings Timmins Chamber of Commerce Collège Boréal Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology Timmins Economic Development Corporation Community First Credit Union Northern Credit Union Timmins Family Health Team CTV Northern Ontario Appraisals Timmins Financial Inc. Dailey’s Your Independent Grocer NorthernTel Timmins Inn & Suites Thank you Davidson de Laplante Insurance Brokers Ltd. Ontario Power Generation TimminsToday.com for your dB Hearing Clinic Ontera Topper’s Pizza Domtar Panels & Pipes Inc. Trow Geomatics Inc. support Dr. D.B. Francis Post Realty Brokerage Ltd. Union Gas Limited Dundee Private Investors Inc. Paul Ayotte Insurance Brokers Ltd. Union Securities Footman Footcare Services Perfect Settings Wawatay Radio Network Genivar Porcupine Canvas Inc. Whole Body Wellness Centre Goldcorp – Porcupine Gold Mines Porcupine Engineering Services Inc. Winger’s Collision Gord’s Rentals Q92/EZ Rock Wyatt Image Solutions inside business SEPTEMBER 2010 - 9 New member profiles

A Sense of Order munities for the technology age. His that celebrates life. The Northeastern visit www.pitneybowes.ca. CONSULTANTS other books include “What’s On Tapp?” Catholic School Board is comprised of 13 the story of Gordie Tapp, and “Eight elementary schools found throughout A Sense of Order provides customized Miles North” the story of Smilin’ Northeastern Ontario and one secondary Porcupine Springs organization management solutions to Johnnie, a Saskatchewan entertainer who school located in Timmins. WATER/SOFT DRINK SUPPLIERS corporate and residential clients in the has travelled more than seven million For more information, call 268-7443 or Porcupine Springs is a locally owned Cochrane and Timiskaming districts of kilometres in the past 60 years. John visit www.ncdsb.on.ca. and operated spring water bottling busi- Northeastern Ontario. Bilingual services worked with motivational speaker Ron ness located in the city of Timmins. We include: office organizing, corporate Chenier on “How to Become and are the only local bottled water manufac- workshops (including managing electron- Entreprenurial Genius.” His latest book, On The Beat DJ turer in the city. We offer a full line of ic files and filing systems), paper and file “The Krooked Cowboy,” about a young Services/Golden Girls water-related products and services along management, storage solutions, residen- man born with Morquio’s disease, a rare with free local delivery to area residents. tial workshops, in-home organizing, and cause of dwarfism, is at the printer. John Housekeeping Services Porcupine Springs was recently purchased classroom organizing. A Sense of Order is is currently working with Canadian AMUSEMENTS by long-time residents Matt and Renee a member of the Professional Organizers Pilgrim. We opened our doors for busi- country star Terry Sumsion with a book On The Beat DJ Services provides in Canada (POC). ness with new management at the helm release date towards the end of this year, turntable disk jockeys and great, unique, For more information, call 363-5140 or on Dec. 1, 2009, and we have been grow- and is editing and publishing a Slovakian up-to-date music, with local talent that is visit www.asenseoforder.ca. ing steadily since that time. Porcupine cookbook. Earlier this year he wrote, edit- sure to amaze. Golden Girls Springs’ goal is to be the bottled water ed and published a book to commemo- Housekeeping Service is a fantastic house manufacturer of choice for the local Bayshore Home Health rate the 25th anniversary of Air Creebec. cleaning service that is offered with the area. Please visit our website at HEALTH CARE SERVICES He is a member of the Association of best care in cleaning your home. www.porcupinesprings.ca, or call us at Personal Historians. For more information, call 360-5961. Bayshore Home Health has been dedi- For more information, call 264-1188 to arrange for your delivery of cated to enhancing the quality of life, 905-469-4201 or visit spring water. dignity and independence of Timmins www.farringtonmedia.com. Pitney Bowes Canada residents in their homes since 1992. We OFFICE SUPPLY STORES are Canadian owned and operated and Simply Done Right offer a wide range of home and commu- Harmony House Pitney Bowes Canada is a subsidiary of nity health services including nursing, BOOKS Pitney Bowes Inc., located in Stamford, Bookkeeping & Consulting Connecticut. With more than 1,550 personal care, home support and com- Harmony House has been in the BOOKEEPING SERVICES panionship services. We have been a Canadian employees, working in more Porcupine Mall for more than 28 years. than 20 branches in major city centres Anna has an extensive background in winner of “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Prior to its current location, the business establishing and maintaining business Companies award” since 2008. We are across the country, Pitney Bowes Canada was run out of the home of Chester and offers an exceptional range of products bookkeeping systems. She brings more governed by ISO 9001 quality standards. Marion Donaldson, who also supplied than 25 years of experience to focus on We strive to make a difference in our and an unparalleled level of customer items to conferences and Northland Bible service. What’s more, Pitney Bowes organizing and supporting client’s per- clients’ lives — every visit, every time. Camp. Harmony House has provided sonal and business bookkeeping. Her For more information, please contact Canada builds on the strengths of Pitney Northern (and Southern) customers with Bowes Inc., which has offices in every exceptional bookkeeping skills and our local branch at 268-6088 or visit Bibles, books, music, DVD’s, cards and administrative expertise allow you to www.bayshore.ca. state in the United States and operations home and gift items. The store offers spe- in more than 130 countries throughout focus on your business, while she focuses cial orders and ships to out-of-town cus- North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, on your books. Strong work ethic and Eastlink tomers. Fax and photocopy services are Africa and Latin America. We employ professional performance have earned UTILITIES available for those who need it in South more than 35,000 people worldwide and Anna a solid reputation among her peers, Porcupine. we’ve received international acclaim for accountants, auditors and ever-increasing EastLink began operations in 1970 in For more information, call 235-8282. Amherst, Nova Scotia. Since then, our progressive personnel practices. list of clients. EastLink has grown to become the largest For more information, call 264-4465 or For more information, call 288-3991. privately-held cable company in Canada. Motion Canada With more than 1,500 employees, INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIERS EastLink provides a range of communica- Motion Industries is a distributor of tions, entertainment, television and industrial maintenance, repair, and oper- advertising services to residential, busi- ation replacement parts. With 2007 sales ness and public sector customers in in excess of $3.4 billion, Motion Atlantic Canada, Ontario, Quebec, Industries is a leading distributor of bear- Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia. ings, mechanical power transmission, EastLink has the distinction of being electrical and industrial automation, lin- the first cable company in Canada to ear motion products, pneumatic prod- enter the telephone market, the first ucts, hydraulic products, hydraulic hose, communications and entertainment industrial hose, material handling, seals company in North America to combine and accessories, process pumps and cable, internet and telephone service in a equipment and industrial supply prod- communications and entertainment bun- ucts. Motion Industries operates more dle, and is one of the fastest internet than 500 facilities, including ten distribu- service providers in North America. tion centers throughout North America; At EastLink, creativity, ingenuity and its more than 100,000 customers include innovation are the driving forces behind some of the largest manufacturers in the our great products and services. EastLink automotive, petrochemical, food and has been recognized as one of Canada’s beverage, wood and lumber, pulp and 50 Best Managed Companies for the past paper, iron and steel, mining and aggre- four years, and its parent company, the gate and pharmaceutical industries. Bragg Group, was named Canada’s Dedicated product technicians and more Family Enterprise of the Year for 2009. than 200 field product specialists provide For more information, visit on-site technical support to meet the www.eastlink.ca. urgent demands of production with repair facilities equipped for round-the- farringtonmedia clock service. MEDIA For more information, call 705-476-3109 or visit In addition to running farrington- www.motionindustries.com. media, John Farrington writes, edits and publishes Air Creebec’s quarterly maga- zine, Destinations. John is a consulting Northeastern Catholic editor for the Ontario Government’s tourism magazine and former publisher District School Board of the Daily Press. He is also a biogra- EDUCATION pher, collaborating with Stompin’ Tom The mission of the Northeastern on his No. 1 autobiography. He edited Catholic District School Board: Inspired and published a book called “Smarten by the mystery of Christ, we will guide Up!” which outlined ways to ready com- our students on a journey of discovery 10 - SEPTEMBER 2010 inside business An inside look at Eacom Timber Corporation

On Monday, July 12, members of the wood a company can responsibly har- Timmins Chamber of Commerce had the vest, it has widespread impacts on local opportunity to learn about Eacom mills and the jobs they provide to our Timber Corp., the Canadian company communities,” stated O’Blenis. that officially acquired Domtar’s entire Despite the many challenges, there are Forest Products Division on June 30, positive things happening in the indus- 2010. try. Things like MNDMF’s Wood Supply Michael O’Blenis, Ontario Director of Competition, the orderly conversion to Operations, spoke to the more than 40 co-operative forest models throughout members who attended the Cedar the province, and the emergence of the Meadows-hosted event about the future bio-economy are all developments that outlook for Eacom’s Ontario operations will provide long term benefit for and forestry in general in Ontario. Ontario’s forestry industry. The Wood Included in Eacom’s acquisition were Supply Competition alone will allow all of Domtar’s sawmills and value-added existing and new fibre consumers to plants, including those found in Ontario access 11 million cubic metres of unused (five sawmills, one value-added plant), wood in the province, which will enable Quebec (three sawmills, one value-added new businesses to enter the market, help plant) and Saskatchewan (one sawmill) foster the developing bio-economy and Although it retains 12% ownership in provide greater investor confidence in the deal, Domtar’s core business focus is Ontario’s wood supply. as a fine paper product producer; the sale “Ontario is world-renowned for its sus- of the Forest Products Division, equiva- tainable forest management practices,” lent to 6% of Domtar’s business, was a stated Michael. “We need to recognize logical move for the company, which is that forestry is green and there is without the number one fine paper product pro- a doubt a bright future for this industry.” ducer in North America and number two The Chamber’s Inside Their Business with Eacom Timber Corp., was held July 12. Speaking for The Chamber hosts several Inside Their worldwide. For Eacom Timber, the acqui- Eacom was Mike O’Blenis, Ontario Director of Operations. Eacom is a Canadian company that Business luncheons each year to provide sition brings with it the harvesting rights officially acquired Domtar’s entire Forest Products Division on June 30. members with the opportunity to learn to 3.5 million cubic metres of wood fibre. how other businesses in the region oper- Eacom Timber Corporation is a 100% time period. Endangered Species Act, which has the ate. These events are traditionally well- equity funded corporation with four While the housing starts have potential to reduce the amount of wood attended. During the past year, the major shareholders: Rick Doman (CEO), improved somewhat recently, the forestry that can be harvested. Chamber hosted Inside Their Business Radcliff Foundation, Citadel Trust and industry, in general, is not out of the “It needs to be recognized that when luncheons with both Laurentian Domtar Inc. While previously headquar- woods yet, as illustrated by a recent drop the government reduces the amount of University and Dr. Rick Miner. tered in British Columbia, the head office in U.S. housing starts and lumber prices is now located in Montreal. In terms of over the last six weeks. Other initiatives, employment in the province, the Eacom such as the Endangered Species Act, footprint impacts 2,000 direct jobs, Wood Turtle Habitat legislation and including full-time employees, contrac- impending Caribou Habitat Legislation, tors and seasonal silviculture. For every which reduce the amount of wood fibre direct job, there are an estimated three to that companies can responsibly harvest, four spin-off jobs from the timber corpo- the new tenure model proposed by ration. Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Members in attendance also had the Development, Mines and Forestry, all opportunity to learn about some of the lend an air of uncertainty to the industry, challenges facing the forestry sector in which does little in the way of garnering recent years. While O’Blenis remains cau- investment. tiously optimistic about recent upturns “Ontario needs to sustainably harvest in the market, there are still many up to 26 million cubic metres to main- impacts being felt from the struggling tain existing jobs, foster a new and U.S. housing market. In fact, the most expanding bio-economy and promote recent trends indicate that Canada, with investment and growth in the sector,” a population of 33 million, is currently at stated O’Blenis. 200,000 housing starts, while the U.S., To that end, the province needs to with a population of 350 million, is at conduct detailed socio-economic studies 672,000 housing starts over the same before it enacts legislation, such as the

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Power Up Your Business. Invest. Innovate. Grow.

Each year the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, BDC and community partners organize Small Business Week to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs, creating opportunities for them to:

• Share success stories • Talk to leading business experts • Exchange innovative ideas • Participate in events held across Canada

The theme of Small Business Week 2010 — Power Up Your Business. Invest. Innovate. Grow — reflects the opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurs as the economy builds steam. It’s a chance for a fresh start with bright ideas, charged-up operations, and a re-energized team eager to break into new markets here and abroad. At this year’s Small Business Week, it’s all about entrepreneurs smashing their defensive shell and going for it! This year, from October 17 to 23, 2010, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce and its community partners will celebrate entrepreneurship with events organized throughout the week. To download your copy of the Small Business Week schedule, visit www.timminschamber.on.ca.