January 24, 2020 Making use of your investment BOARD OF DIRECTORS A busy few months ahead with meetings and events Lori Schuett, Chair at the Chamber, I highly encourage you to check your Dennis Savery, Vice-Chair schedule to join us for one of the workshops or the Annual General Meeting. The AGM is great for Adrianne Towns, Vice-Chair networking, sampling delicious local fare, and Fern Julia, Treasurer learning what the Chamber has been doing over the Eric Charbonneau, Director past year, and hearing what’s new and happening in Joanna Easby, Director 2020. We are super excited about a special Arif Popatia, Director announcement that will be made at the AGM, along Lori Schuett with the big reveal of our new marketing materials. Chamber Chair Janice Rabethge, Director We will also be launching the newly updated tourism Rachel Whitton, Director website, too. CHAMBER STAFF Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25 when the Chamber will be hosting Nancy Allanson, a Gala Event to mark 15 years of Celebrating Business Excellence in Trent Executive Director Hills. Nominations will open on February 19, with a new category to Dawn Welch, recognize marketing campaigns. One of the most-requested topics for Member Services workshops is marketing. Featuring nominees that are demonstrating excellence in marketing is an opportunity for all of us to learn how we too Sandra Campbell, can benefit from an effective marketing campaign. Licensing Agent Diane Matheson, Thank you to the businesses that have volunteered for the video project Licensing Agent pilot. Video is key for getting results on social media and the lessons learned in this pilot have been a great help. Early results tell us this will continue to be something we offer our members, more details to be announced in late 51 Grand Road, PO Box 376, February. Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0 For many of you, January is your renewal month and we appreciate your Chamber Office: 705-653-1551 continued investment in the Chamber. We offer a variety of services to ServiceOntario : 705-653-1579 promote your business, provide opportunities for professional development Fax: 705-653-1629 and deliver cost-saving benefits. Contact the Chamber staff to schedule a meeting if you would like to learn more about how you can take advantage of www.trenthillschamber.ca the benefits and services available. [email protected] Looking forward to a fun-filled, exciting and busy 2020! Chamber seeking volunteer board member The Trent Hills Chamber of 4. Serve a minimum of one 2-year 8. Assist with efforts to help the Commerce is seeking term to a maximum of 3 terms Chamber grow. For example, nominations for a vacancy on the on the Board of Directors. identify and introduce board of directors to be filled at 5. Attend 6 Board Meetings per potential new members. the Annual General Meeting on year and participate on at least The role of the board of directors March 12, 2020. Serving on the one of the Chamber is governance, strategic planning board is a rewarding experience committees. and policy. Chamber staff are with a dynamic team of 6. Stay informed about responsible for business volunteers and staff. The Trent operations. Hills and District Chamber of committee and board Commerce is a not for profit matters, be prepared for If you are interested in applying volunteer organization dedicated meetings, and review and for this volunteer position, please to the growth and advancement comment on minutes and contact Nancy Allanson, of the business and commercial reports. Executive Director, climate. As the Voice of Business 7. Exercise best efforts to attend [email protected] or we are committed to fulfilling our the events held by the Trent 705-653-1551 for an application mission and achieving our Hills Chamber of Commerce, package. objectives and goals on behalf of including the Business Awards, the businesses of Trent Hills. Spring and Fall Seminars/ Chamber Operations include: Workshops and Candidates • Business Centre, Meetings. • Visitor Information Centre • ServiceOntario Office • Old Mill Park Docking Facility SAVE THE DATE • Tourism Direct Marketing Organization for Trent Hills. Below are some of the events and activities that the Chamber has Chamber Mission: confirmed for 2019: To collaboratively promote, • Monday, January 27, 2020—Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Anatomy of a support and facilitate business Client-making Website excellence, tourism vitality and • Tuesday, February 18, 2020—Celebration of Business community connectivity in Trent Excellence Nominations Open Hills. Through dedicated volunteers and staff we are • Tuesday, February 25, 2020—WSIB Health & Safety committed and goal-oriented in Excellence program Information Session / Presentation serving the Chamber • Thursday, February 27, 2020—Scale up your Business with Membership. Andrew Patricio in partnership with BECN Requirements and role of a • Thursday, March 12, 2020—Annual General Meeting volunteer board member are: • Thursday, March 26, 2020—Advance Seminar with Christine 1. Be viewed and conduct oneself Althouse—Mini Video Bootcamp as a responsible corporate • Saturday, April 25, 2020 Awards Gala—Celebrating 15 Years citizen. of Business Excellence in Trent Hills 2. Be at least 18 years of age. If you would like more details on the above dates, or would like to 3. Be a Member of the Chamber of schedule a time to talk more about the benefits of your membership, Commerce or a designated contact the chamber office at 705-653-1551. representative. 2 Upcoming event dates To register for any of the following events, call 705-653-1551, email [email protected] or log into the Membership Information Centre Lunch ‘n’ Learn: WSIB Health and Safety Scale Up Your Business Seminar with Excellence Program Andrew Patricio For EXISTING Businesses Tuesday, February 25, 2020—12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Thursday, February 27, 2020—10:00am – 5:00pm Team Eagle Boardroom—10 Trent Dr., Campbellford. 600 William Street, Cobourg. BECN Boardroom This program integrates the strengths of previous Learn how to really scale / grow your business with the incentive programs into one and provides a clear tools and processes you need to know. roadmap for you to improve safety in your workplace, Event Fee: $20 + tax. Half an hour allocated for lunch whether you are just getting started or want to improve (please feel free to bring your lunch, or may purchase systems and processes you already have in place. offsite). Due to limited space, all participants must pre- Success in the program can earn you rebates and other register. Tickets are non-refundable. non-financial recognition for your investment in health and safety. Mini Video Bootcamp The program connects businesses of all sizes with WSIB- Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm approved providers to help you develop a program that is 65 Bridge St. E., Campbellford suitable for your business. In today’s fast-paced social media space where everyone keeps scrolling until they have something to catch their Attend this Lunch n' Learn to find out more about the attention, do you stand out or are you just blending in WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program and how it with the rest? Do you want to learn what will make them can help your bottom line. No fee to attend, however pre- STOP their scroll? Video is the answer! Join guest speaker, registration is required. Please bring your lunch and a Christine Althouse, as she presents a Mini-Video refreshment along with you to the meeting. Bootcamp. Annual General Meeting Christine will take you through the process of knowing Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 6:00 pm WHO you are making the video for, WHAT you are going Clock Tower Cultural Centre - 36 Front St. S., to talk about, and HOW to create the video with some Campbellford. very basic editing. By the end of the workshop, you will Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Trent have created a 90-second video ready to post on your Hills Chamber of Commerce. Networking, light social media. Please bring your smartphone with you. refreshments, and a review of the Chamber events, activities and programs that took place the preceding Cost to attend is $15 for Chamber Members and $20 for year. No fee to attend. Pre-registration required. non-members. Pre-registration is required. Presented in 6 pm light refreshments and networking, 6:30 pm annual partnership with the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre general meeting. Northumberland. Provincial budget consultations The Ontario Government is asking learn how to attend a consultation Budget Secretariat Frost people from every region of the or submit your ideas by email, mail, Building North, 3rd Floor 95 province for their best advice on or by filling out a survey. Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON how to make life more affordable, M7A 1Z1 Budget consultations will close invest in critical public services, and February 11, 2020. In addition to • By Email balance the budget by 2023 through these in person sessions, you can [email protected] public consultations for the 2020 share your ideas: Budget. We encourage you to • Online survey: http:// participate in this process. • By Mail: The Honourable Rod bit.ly/36aFXF3 Phillips Minister of Finance c/o Visit Ontario.ca/BudgetIdeas to 3 MEMBER PROFILES: FINANCE, LEGAL & INSURANCE Accountants & Bookkeepers Banks & Investments Insurance Companies Professional & Legal Services Allen Insurance Group — Offering affordable and estate planning. Yvonne is able to refer clients to a comprehensive business, home, auto and life Mortgage consultant to address their mortgage insurance including our Group Benefit package to requirements. 25 Doxsee Ave. S., Campbellford. Chamber of Commerce members, their employees 705-653-5155. and their families. 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