September Chamber News

Back to Business

Its hard to believe that summer has come and gone. With holidays
over and the kids back to school there is always a renewed focus on
work and a need to get back to business. If you want to grow your
business, and what business owner doesnt, networking can play a big
role in expanding your market reach and helping you meet new
clients and getting new referrals. Weve got lots on tap for the fall to
help you do just that. Our first Business at Breakfast of the fall
season is set for September 24th at Slackonis Restaurant and we
hope to see you there (more details in this newsletter).
One of our other key priorities for fall is setting a business agenda
forward to candidates running in the October 27th Municipal
Election. Further to our Business Survey we have identified the key
issues of our business community and will taking these issues forward
for candidate support. Our All Candidates night is set for Thursday
October 9th in the Upper Hall of the Arena. We will also be hosting an
October breakfast open to the candidates to present their business
platform. Stay tuned for more details on this coming soon.
Finally, there is still time to register for the 7
th
Annual Carleton Place
& District Annual Golf Classic , set to take place on Monday September
8
th
at the Canadian Golf and Country Club.
This is a great opportunity for our members to meet in a casual
atmosphere and development friendships and networks and ultimate-
ly grow their business. For the Chamber, this event is one of our key
fundraisers each year and it allows us to continue to work to improve
business - to build a better community and to develop better
citizenship in Carleton Place and District. We hope to see you out!
To sponsor this event or to register a team please visit
www.cpchamber.com/GolfClassic
Blogging for Business
Blogging accomplishes a lot for your business or
organization. Not only does it give your business a
personality for your audience, it also increases your
search rankings on the web, which ultimately gives
you a better online presence. In this workshop, par-
ticipants will learn about the benefits of blogging,
how to get started, how to write a blog post, how to
develop editorial content and calendar and how to
properly share your blog posts with the online com-
munity.
Speaker: Cathy James, Cats Cove Writing Ser-
vices Where: Small Business Advisory Centre
When: September 26th, 2014 from 9:30 am
11:30 am Cost: $10.00

LinkedIn for Business
LinkedIn is an amazing B2B marketing tool if you
use it correctly. It is not just a place to store your
online CV or search for jobs. It is a business imper-
ative to have a great presence on LinkedIn. In this
hands on session, Sherry Crummy will show you
how LinkedIn can benefit you, your company and
brand.
We'll start from the beginning and discuss:
What is LinkedIn and why you should be using it;
how to create a great personal profile; how you can
use it to build the relationships that are key to your
success; and tips and techniques for LinkedIn best
practices
After leaving this session, you will: Have creat-
ed a LinkedIn account, if you dont have one, cre-
ate /update a profile that creates the right profes-
sional impression, Optimize your profile so you are
found by people looking for your skills, understand
LinkedIn etiquette so you are confident when using
LinkedIn, connect with others via LinkedIn and
learn how to use groups and engage with other
members.
What you need to bring with you: A laptop, a
headshot photo on your computer to upload onto
your profile (preferably in .jpg file format), your re-
sume and two paragraphs about your experience
and skills on your computer and if you have a pro-
file, you will need to know your password
Speaker: Sherry Crummy, Crummy Media Solu-
tions
When October 15, 2014, 4:30 pm -7:00 pm
Small Business Advisory Centre
Workshops
Welcome to our Newest Members

Lafleche Environmental:
Beckwith Division
9271 Cavanagh Rd, Carleton
Place
613-538-2776
www.LEICcom
Environmental/Waste Services. Lafeche - Beckwith Division is part of
Lafeche Environmental Inc. - one of the Transforce Companies. We
provide environmental solutons through the integrated manage-
ment of residental industrial, commercial and insttutonal waste
(ICI) and ofer complete waste management services from collecton,
transport, compostng, recycling, disposal and soil remediaton. The
Lafeche Beckwith Transfer Staton provides the community and
residents with a "one stop soluton". TOPPS is presently operatng the
Beckwith Transfer Staton for Lafeche, providing the highest
standards of quality service and safety.

Pxlworks Incorporated
137 Robert St, Almonte
613-256-1033
www.pxl-works.com
With a combined 40 years in the print and graphics industry,
PxlWorks Inc is not your average printng company. We pride
ourselves on our quality and service, the same kind that we
expected from our suppliers back before we started this business!
Whether you require simple business cards or an entre sign package
for your corporate event contact us today to see what we can do for
you or your business.
Our business is about making yours look great! We ofer small and
large format printng, digital printng, signage, labels, decals, ban-
ners, letering and more!

Yes its a clich but did you know
there was a Carleton Place app! Get
the scoop on what there is to experi-
ence in Carleton Place all year long.
The app includes easy-to-search com-
prehensive listings for events, dining,
attractions, shopping and so much
more!
Download the Carleton Place app to-
day and find out what is going on in
our community.

Download the APP today! Text CP to
84748 or look for Carleton Place in
the Apple App Store or Google Play
Store Now available for Android and
Apple



Introduction to Facebook
Advertising
Whether your market is local, regional,
national or worldwide, Facebook tools
allow you to target your ads to reach
the people you want to reach using
basic and advanced demographics.
This workshop will unravel the myster-
ies of Facebook advertising. You will
learn how easy and cheap it can be to
create a Facebook advertising account
and to post your own ads.
Facebook advertising has become an
integral aspect of many marketing
campaigns, yet remains mysterious
and difficult to manage for most small
business owners. If you're among the
marketers looking to better understand
and unlock the power of Facebook
ads, then join us at our Small Business
Week Breakfast. Sherry Crummy of
Crummy Media Solutions will share
insights and knowledge she's gained
from experience, training and using
Power Editor to manage multiple, com-
plex campaigns. You'll leave the
breakfast armed with basic knowledge
of Facebook advertising as well as the
advanced tools needed to build and
launch your own campaign in Power
Editor smartly and effectively.
Speaker: Sherry Crummy, Crummy
Media Solutions
When October 21, 2014- 9:00 am -
11:00 am
Cost: $10.00 (breakfast included)

Valley Transfer 2014
Local and Long Distance Moving
613-682-0398
Jack@mctavishgroup.com
For all of your moving needs near or far give us a call for a free
quote. We are locally owned and operated and do both residen-
tal and commercial moves.

Platinum Black
17A Albert Street, Carleton Place
613-894-5700
platinumblacknails@hotmail.com
Platinum Black {nail lounge} is your small town nail salon with a big
city feel. I specialize in nail art as well as the use of real Swarovski
crystals for nails and toes. Services include manicures, pedicures,
gel polish and gel nails, as well as the latest Pav Pedicure. I am
one of the first salons to offer the Pav. Pedicure. In Canada . Be-
ing on top of the nail trends & technology is very important to offer
my clients the best in nail care.

What you Need to Know about
First Aid Training:

First aid training for workers
1. What training is required?
Training depends on the number of workers
per shift at a workplace:
a) For workplaces with 5 or fewer workers
on any one shift, an Emergency First
Aid certificate is required. This program
consists of 6.5 hours of instruction.
b) For workplaces with 6 or more workers
on any shift, a Standard First
Aid certificate is required. This program
consists of 13 hours of instruction.
2. Is CPR training equivalent to first aid
training?
No, CPR is a mandatory module as part of
a first aid training program.
3. Who can deliver first aid training?
Training is available through providers ap-
proved by the WSIB. See our list
of approved first aid providers.
4. How many people do I need to have
trained in first aid?
Employers must ensure that first aid
stations are under the care of a worker with
a valid first aid certificate at all times when
work is in progress. Employers with more
than one shift require first aiders for each
shift. Having multiple trained first aiders is
recommended to ensure compliance when
a first aider is away from work ill or on vaca-
tion.
Employers with large workplaces need to
have multiple trained first aiders. It is rec-
ommended that a first aider should be able
to reach an injured or ill worker within a two
minute walk (based on information that
brain damage starts after about 4 minutes
of no oxygen). Employers should conduct
an assessment of their workplace to deter-
mine how quickly it would take for a first
aider to attend to an injured or ill worker.
5. What are the first aid requirements for
workers who use a vehicle for work?
Employers should ensure that all vehicles
are equipped with a first aid kit. Workers
should be instructed to report any incident
requiring first aid and what to do in the case
of an emergency.
For more info: http://www.wsib.on.ca/
BE YOUR BEST!
Upcoming Events:

Business at Breakfast
Wednesday September 24th
Slackonis Restaurant
7:30 am9:30am
Guest Speaker: Kerry Milford, Office of Applied Research

Applied research is focused on applying the latest knowledge and technologies
in the creaton of useful products, services and processes. It ofen involves
prototype development, feasibility studies, clinical trials, as well as technical
consultaton and market research for business, industry and community
partners. Applied research is both diferent and complementary to basic
research, which is primarily focused on the discovery of new academic
knowledge through the investgaton and proof of new theories and principles.
The Ofce of Applied Research and Innovaton at Algonquin College in Perth,
administers a number of funding programs that support applied research at
the College. Find out how your business can tap into these funds.
Join us at our next breakfast meetng!

Movers & Shakers
Want to Host a Movers and Shakers event?
Give us a call to find out how!
613-257-1976


Stonefields Charity Event Giveaway
Thursday September 18th, 2014
In associaton with the Alzheimers Society of Otawa and Renfrew County (ASORC)
and our wonderful partners, we are thrilled to introduce A Country Chic Gala for
Alzheimers at Stonefelds happening Thursday September 18
th
, 2014.
This fundraiser, headlined by AMBUSH, will feature comedians, live and silent
auctons, lawn games, and more, with all proceeds beneftng ASORC. To register and
buy your tckets, visit www.wilson-young.com.

Start September off with your best foot
forward with Be Your Best.
Inspiring confidence and building life
skills through the performing arts since
1995.
Confidence Building Performing
Arts School, ages 6 to adults
Improve with Improv school
workshops: bullying prevention, char-
acter, leadership, life skills.
Presentation and Performance
Coaching: job interviews, social anxi-
ety, work presentations, auditions.
Action Learning Team building: sports
teams, organizations, staff.
Come and see what Be Your Best has
to offer.
Saturday September 6th 9am-12pm @
the Carleton Place Farmer's Market
Sign Me Up! Event.
Tuesday September 9th 6-8pm@ the
Beckwith Sign Up at the Beckwith PS.
or Contact Jennifer Laale Founder / Di-
rector (613) 256-8228 in-
fo@beyourbest.ca


The Carleton Place Senior of the
Year Award
The Carleton Place Senior of the Year Award will
acknowledge the outstanding
accomplishments of our local seniors. Every-
one in our community will have the opportunity
to nominate someone they feel best represents
the Senior of the Year.
The deadline for submissions will be September
14th, upon which tme a commitee will chose
the winner from the list of nominees. On Octo-
ber 1st (Natonal Seniors Day) The Waterside,
with the support of the Municipality of Carleton
Place, will host a banquet to recognize the nomi-
nees for their outstanding contributons as well
as announce the winner of the Carleton Place
Senior of the Year.
You can pick up nominaton forms for the Car-
leton Place Senior of the Year Award at The Wa-
terside Retrement Community or at the Car-
leton Place Informaton Centre and Chamber of
Commerce Ofce.



First Aid Training:
Do you need to update your First Aid Training certfcates? First Aid Otawa
is ofering 2 day First Aid Training in Carleton Place on September 24/25
and November 19/20 at Steves Your Independent Grocer. Simple Basic
First Aid & CPR techniques taught in an interactve environment, for indi-
viduals who want an overview of First Aid & CPR for the workplace or
home. The course covers skills needed to recognize, prevent and respond
to cardiovascular emergencies for Adults, CPR Level A or C and other topics
such as choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and preventon of dis-
ease transmission.
For more info and to register go to htp://www.frstaidotawa.com/
products/emergency-frst-aid-and-cpr-aed-