WALLACEBURG & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 152 Duncan Street; Wallaceburg, ON; N8A 4E2 Phone: (519) 627-1443 Fax: (519) 627-1485 Website: http://www.wallaceburgchamber.com Email: [email protected]

A message from the President, Kevin Cavanagh

All indicators continue to show that we had reached the bottom of our economic valley this winter past and are gazing upwards toward a misty peak. St. Clair Technologies, Vannatters, Dura-Chrome and Aarkel report a resurgence in the automotive industry and YA has continued to add staff well be- yond their original prediction. WPP, the new sub-assembly plant for Navistar has begun to re- ceive applications for their 200 job facility. Oxford has had to keep their doors open due to de- mand. Select Finishing has received approval to begin production. In the our local economy I would venture to say that the cycle has begun to turn. That which goes around, is on it's way to coming around. Your Chamber has also continued to turn corners as the board of directors has recently concluded it's strategic planning training. Our strategic plan is in the midst of finishing touches and will be published in the next Chamber newsletter. The various Chatham-Kent Chambers of Commerce recently came together in order to resurrect the Coalition of Chambers in order to further lo- cal issues with a unified voice. This is further proof that the municipality is continuing to gel and work through the challenges of amalgamation. Tracy Sylvain has continued to build upon the energy of Stu & Tammy McFadden's Com- munity Business After Hours by bringing together multiple community organizations to sponsor each event. June's Business After Hours at Mitchell's Bay Marina had 14 sponsoring exhibitors displaying the advantages of visiting the bay! Al Bechard is creating another Chamber networking opportunity for November. The Chamber will be partnering with the Sydenham Curling Club to host the first annual Chamber Bonspiel Christmas Party. This festive sporting event is sure to rival the success of Paul Mar- IN THIS ISSUE ier's Chamber Golf Tournament, so start formulat- Front Message from the President ing your teams now as space is limited to 120 Page 2 Upcoming Events people. Though we've had our share of chal- Page 3 Business After Hours lenges in the 'Burg, remember that community is Page 4 2004 Business Excellence Awards good and economy is cyclical. If you can survive Page 5 2004 Business Excellence Awards the valley, the peak will be on the horizon. Page 6 Community Living

Page 7 Summerfest Page 8 Welcome New Members 2004 OFFICERS & BOARD DIRECTORS Upcoming Events PRESIDENT Kevin Cavanagh Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home July 1st - 4th, 2004 (519) 627-3231 Summerfest VICE PRESIDENT Sandra Parkin Bank of Nova Scotia July 23rd - 25th, 2004 (519) 627-2268 Dresden Exhibition

SECRETARY Janet Reaume July 27th, 2004 Minnie’s Distinctive Gifts (519) 627-7494 BAH—First Nations Bank

TREASURER Steve Outridge August 6th - 8th, 2004 Bailey Kearney Ferguson LLP WAMBO (519) 627-1448

Directors August 24th, 2004

BAH—Scotiabank Roger Regnier Maverick Canada Ltd. September 6th, 2004 Dave Ewald

David Ewald Life Insurance Agency Labour Day

John Lawrence St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology

Tracy Sylvain Wallaceburg Animal Hospital “Look For These Inserts”

Mary Dixon New Vision Optical Community Living Paul Marier Paul & Cathy’s No Frills VON Golf Tournament

Ken Sehgal Chambers Group Insurance Plan Super 8 Motel

Al Bechard Jo-Lyn’s Express Yourself

Marg Gurd

Royal Bank (Wallaceburg)

David Katzman Community Living Wallaceburg

Staff READY TO SERVE 62 McNaughton Ave., County Fair Mall Tina Fraleigh Wallaceburg, ON N8A 1R9 Office Administrator Open 7 days a week—24 Hours

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Message from the BAH Chair, Tracy Sylvain

It’s been a busy two months for Business After Hours. The event held at the Moose Lodge, April 27th, hosted by Sobeys was a huge suc- cess. A special thank you to the community of Wallaceburg for making it a wonderful night. It was an example of what Wallaceburg is all about, pulling to- gether and celebrating the good that happens in our community. A great job done by Stuart & Tammy McFadden, Dave Elliott, Kevin Cavanagh and all the staff at Wallaceburg.ca. Thank you to the following sponsors for helping to make this event possible: Adult Literacy, Crime Stoppers, Chatham Capitol Theatre, Wallaceburg.ca, Opportunities Fund, Alzheimer Society, Super Cities Walk for MS, Park Street Place, WAMBO, Arts Council, Rotary Club of Wallaceburg, Courier Press, Baldoon Bi- Centennial, Wallaceburg Legion, Works, Breast Cancer Society & Breast Bud- dies, Wallaceburg Minor Lacrosse, Chatham-Kent EDS, Sydenham Field Naturalist, Block Parent, United Way, Tim Hortons, Dresden Telegraph and Community Living Wallaceburg. The amount of people that attended was a record breaker for Wal- laceburg’s Business After Hours. The May event was just as exciting. Hosted by the Courier Press and co-hosted by YA Canada. They opened their doors and gave tours of their beautiful facility. They currently employ 250 and are still growing. Kudos to YA. It was a great evening of networking! Thanks again to the Courier Press, YA Canada and their staff.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THESE UPCOMING BIZ AFTER HOURS EVENTS July 27, 2004 August 24, 2004 September 28, 2004

Host: Host: Host:

1 Thunderbird Plaza 541 James Street 552 James Street Walpole Island Wallaceburg Wallaceburg 6:00—8:00 PM 6:00—8:00 PM 6:00—8:00 PM

Sponsors: Sponsors: Sponsors:

Pg. 3 The 2004 Special Events Committee 2004 BUSINESS would like to thank you for your support

AWARD SPONSORS

Councillor, Tom McGregor was the evening’s Emcee. (pictured here with Al Bechard)

Bea-ver Communications Inc.

TABLE SPONSORS Retail & Service Business of the Year Chatham Capitol Theatre Assoc. Winner—Wallaceburg Animal Hospital Chatham-Kent EDS Sponsor—RBC Royal Bank Community Living Wallaceburg Dr. Kevin Bacchus Dura-Chrome Ltd. Gary Sterling Auto Centre Giant Tiger Gil & Sons Ltd. Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home Kellie Watson, NBF Kim Murray Insurance Community Builder M & M Meat Shops of the Year Martin Insurance Brokers Winner—Dave Elliott of Maverick Canada Ltd. Wallaceburg.ca Paul & Cathy’s No Frills Sponsor—Bea-Ver Riversite Realty Inc. II Communications Sobey’s St. Clair Technologies Inc. TD Canada Trust Tom & Als Travelers Transportation Services Pg. 4 EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

Citizen of the Year Winner—Mr. Norbert Baertsoen Sponsor—Jo-Lyn’s Express Yourself & The Wallaceburg BIA (Mr. Baertsoen’s family accepted the award on his behalf) Industrial Achievement Award Winner—Dura-Chrome Ltd. Sponsor—Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham-Kent

Longevity Award Business Professional of the Year Winner—Patterson Motors Winner—Mr. Mike Childs Sponsor—Oaks Inn Sponsor—Scotiabank

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Community Living Month By Andrew Jeffs Supervisor, Community & Employment Services Community Living Wallaceburg

When Paul Marier was looking to hire a reliable, hardworking employee he found his ideal candidate in Shawn Eves. Working in the grocery business requires excellent customer service and dependability, two skills that Shawn has developed since being hired by Paul last October. Shawn’s love for his job shows through in his smile and willing- ness to take on any task given to him by his employer. When Shawn left high school he chose to apply for employment supports with the Ontario Disability Supports Program, a provincially funded service aimed at assisting people with disabilities secure employment. Community Liv- ing Wallaceburg is an approved service provider for the program and has assisted Shawn with his employment goal. With the support provided through Community Living Wallaceburg Shawn was able to acquire an interview at No Frills. Paul was quick to realize Shawn’s capabilities and decided to hire him on the spot. The result has been a mutu- ally beneficial relationship for both employer and employee. When not running for bags of milk, chasing down grocery carts or helping customers out of the store with their bags, Shawn spends most of his time at No Frills stocking shelves. He has proved to be a very dependable employee always on time and willing to take on extra shifts if needed. The Community & Employment Services program delivered by Community Living Wallaceburg has a talented pool of potential employees like Shawn that can be pre-screened and matched to your job tasks. We provide support systems for you and your employees, making hiring easier. Contact us about your employment needs and let us prove to you why it makes great business sense to hire individuals with disabilities.

We at G&K Services Canada can pro- vide your company with all its uniform and facility service needs.

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** Free Admission to all Downtown Activities **

Canada Day Fireworks! ** Live Entertainment ** Country Jamboree ** Children’s Activities * Sidewalk Sales ** ** Crafters * Food Vendors ** Amateur Singing Contest ** Baby Contest ** ICARS

Don’t miss the fun at Summerfest—2004 Celebrating the Baldoon Bicentennial

WENDY MCCOY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Sarnia Branch Chatham Branch 210 Lochiel @ Vidal 121 Heritage Rd Suite 10 RBC Dominion Securities Inc. ON N7T 4C7 Chatham ON N7M 5W7 J. Robin Southgate 302 James Street Tel: (519) 383 6411 Tel: (519) 351 8747 Vice-President Wallaceburg, Ontario N8A 2N5 Fax: (519) 383 8805 Fax: (519) 354 5282 Tel: (519) 627-2241 Fax: (519) 627-5441 Kurt A. Fellner Cell: (519) 627-5424 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kellyservices.com Associate 1-800-265-5266 Kelly Services (Canada) Limited Email: [email protected]

Copies & Printing

212 Queen Street 1041 Dufferin Avenue Phone: (519) 627-8522 Chatham, ON N7M 2H1 Wallaceburg, ON N8A 2V9 Fax: (519) 627-9126 Phone: (519) 436-0112 Phone: (519) 627-0758 Website: www.wah.infovet.ca Fax: (519) 436-0139 Fax: (519) 627-2902

COME AND SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION [email protected] 30 McNaughton Avenue, Wallaceburg, ON N8A 1R9 We Make It Easy To Do Business With Us!

Pg. 7 WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers works on the premise “For every crime committed, 24 Third Street there is someone out there with enough information to solve that P.O. Box 366 crime, IF they will reveal that information.” Crime Stoppers is managed by a civilian board of directors who establish policy, raise Chatham, Ontario N7M 5K5 funds to operate the program and authorize reward payments. Phone: (519) 351-8477 The goal of Crime Stoppers is to combat crime through co-operation Fax: (519) 351-1500 with the Police, Media and You. Crime Stoppers will take informa- Email: [email protected] tion on criminal activity for all Police agencies, Ministry of National Contact: David Bakker/Tom Harris Resources, Welfare, Insurance Companies, Customs, Workman’s Compensation and Schools.

Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent The Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent has been able to expand its 236 Margaret Ave., Apt. #202 services to include the Wallaceburg area. At the present time the Wallaceburg, Ontario society is offering a Day Away Program Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays at 202 Margaret Ave in Wallaceburg. N8A 4A1 This social program is for all individuals who are affected by Alz- Phone: (519) 628-4229 heimer Disease or a related dementia. This program provides a Fax: (519) 628-4229 stimulating environment for clients and much needed respite for Email: [email protected] their caregivers. If you would like any information please contact Contact: Jana Murphy or Lina DeMattia 352-1043.

Wilford Landscaping Wilford Landscaping have been in business since 1986. They have 3077 Dufferin Ave. gone through many changes and has found their niche as a contract- Wallaceburg, Ontario ing business. Services including landscape design and installation, maintenance of existing landscaping including trees, shrubs, flower N8A 4M9 beds etc. As well as lawn care, other services are also provided, Phone: (519) 627-0698 such as: small to medium tree removal, snow removal, lawn spray- Email: [email protected] ing and fertilization, interlocking brick walks, retaining walls, top Contact: Jack & Karen Wilford soil, plant pathogen identification and control using integrated pest management, wood fence and deck installation, as well as pruning.

Have you priced the Chamber of Commerce Group Benefit Program?

We offer various drug & dental plans, critical illness, disability, life insurance and business overhead. Our benefits are pooled with 25,000 other firms so you don’t get a shock at renewal time. Plans are available for a one person group up to a 50 person group. It pays to compare Call Dave Ewald at 360-6822 Fax: 352-2995 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ewaldinsurance.on.ca

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