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SEPTEMBER

KINGSTON CHAMBERNEWS
SEPTEMBER 2011 KINGSTONCHAMBER.ON.CA

EXECUTIVE VIEWPOINT
BY: MEGAN COUGHLIN, PRESIDENT

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce has an outlook that encourages networking, but at its heart, the Chamber is the prime advocate for a healthy economic environment. Being Kingstons Voice of Business should be exemplified through hard work, measurable goals and advocacy that bring value to our members while engaging the business community as a whole. Clearly, we are in business for business. And when we are confronted with an issue or question, we dont take it lightly. Well start off September with getting you informed politically. Our September 7th Meet the Local Candidates Breakfast, will showcase who is running and why in the upcoming provincial election. We will also be attending the Canadian Chambers Annual General Meeting to ensure the resolutions to help commerce expand and businesses grow. The Chambers fall program has lots of ways to engage you and your colleagues the September 22nd MegaMixer, business-oriented workshops and our Board elections to help bring in the new dynamic business people that will drive our organization forward. The genesis of this proactive approach is for the Chamber to help foster the growth of your company and your clients through our high-value business processes, an expanded partnership role and, ultimately, to help you leverage our services into a real competitive advantage. In a highly competitive local, regional, national and global business climate, it is essential that the Chamber becomes even more creative in finding ways to help you service your clients to improve their loyalty and repeat business. There is a basic premise at work in almost all business relationships. That is, if two people want to do business together they wont let any details get in the way. If two people dont want to do business together any detail will get in the way. We want to foster the right environment and we are on track to do so.

The Chamber MegaMixer is September 22

100 exhibitors!!!

Great prizes!!!

PRESENTING SPONSOR

GRAND PRIZE SPONSOR

The first 1000 attendees get a free courier bag plus, youll have more chances to win prizes throughout the event.

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New Members August 2011
Calian (Calian Technologies Ltd.) Unit 460 - 366 King St. East Kingston, ON K7K 6Y3 Telephone: (613) 546-3917 Fax: (613) 546-6397 Email: cmacdonald@calian.com Website: http://www.calian.jobs Number of Employees: 5 Contact: Mr. Charles MacDonald Classification(s): EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Notes: A leader in recruiting, staffing and outsourcing services. We focus on healthcare information technology, professional and corporate services, specialized trades and training. HRPA 150 Bloor Street West Suite 200 Toronto ON M5S 2X9 Telephone: (613) 924-0442 Fax: (416) 923-7264 Email: mgouveia@hrpa.ca Website: http://www.hrpa.ca Number of Employees: 1 Contact: Ms. Jennifer Eiler, Classification(s): ASSOCIATIONS/SERVICE CLUBS Notes: The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) is Canada's HR thought leader and the largest HR association in the country. In Ontario, HRPA regulates the HR profession and issues the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, the national standard for excellence in human resources management. HRPA has more than 19,000 members in 28 chapters and hosts the largest annual HR conference in Canada. Miss Piggy's Baskets 21 Slade Crescent Kanata ON K2K 2L1 Telephone: (613) 979-2116 Fax: Email: misspiggysbaskets@gmail.com Website: http://www.misspiggysbaskets.com Number of Employees: 3 Contact: Ms. Sue Davis, Marketing Manager Classification(s): GIFT BASKETS Notes: Miss Piggy's Baskets specializes in creating customized, corporate gift baskets. What better way to show appreciation than to send Miss Piggy wishes off to a valued business, employee, or just someone special. Rural Roots 89 Waldo's Lane, Box 36 Wolfe Island ON K0H 2Y0 Telephone: (613) 391-3402 Fax: Email: mike.ruralroots@gmail.com Website: Number of Employees: 1 Contact: Mr. Mike Phillips, Classification(s): HOME RENOVATIONS Notes: Rural Roots is a locally based Restoration and Renovation company. We specialize in old home restoration (interior and exterior). We can renovate or remodel any room of your home, build your deck, dock or fence, and address any home maintenance issues you may have. Please contact Mike for a free consultation or quote at 613-391-3402.

Directory Updates
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada (staff update) Dan Irwin, Agency Manager Email: DIrwin@allstate.ca Business Network International (BNI) (address change) 247-1568 Merivale Road Ottawa ON K2G 5Y7 Four Points By Sheraton Kingston (new contact) Erin Finucan, Senior Sales Manager Email: sales@fourpointskingston.com Kingston Area Home Business Association (KAHBA) Contact Update Lorayne Bradshaw President Email: president@kahba.ca Paul Davis Systems of Kingston (new address) 21 Harvey Street Kingston ON K7K 5C1 Unity Savings Strand Blvd. (new contact) Andrew Walsh, Branch Manager Email: awalsh@unitysavings.com

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Gordons Estate Services Ltd. Free Information Night Thinking about your retirement; learn what these industry professionals say are the top 5 secrets to your retirement success! When considering your retirement its important to look at the big picture; your finances, lifestyle choices, living situation, banking practices and succession planning all play major roles in how you will enjoy what should be the best years of your life. Susan Creasy, Susan Elliott, Alicia Gordon, Kim Nicholls and Karen Sands invite you to attend their free information night on Thursday October 13 at the Seniors Association from 5-6:30pm to learn how you can make the most of your retirement. Click here http://gordonsestateservices.wordpress.com/2011/08/ 22/free-information-night/ for more details.
Competition Bureau sues to shut down business directory scam The Competition Bureau recently announced that it has taken action against five companies and three individuals to ban a deceptive marketing scheme targeting businesses across Canada. The Bureau is seeking an injunction to put an immediate end to the deceptive marketing representations, freeze corporate assets for future restitution to victims and stop the deceptive conduct. The Bureaus action comes after an international investigation uncovered a business directory scheme targeting Canadian and international businesses, in violation of the false or misleading and deceptive practices provisions of the Competition Act. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is undertaking a simultaneous court action against U.S. targets involved in this case. The investigation found that the individuals and companies sent faxed forms to targets displaying symbols that closely resemble the well-known trademark of the Yellow Pages Group (YPG), thus deceiving businesses into believing the forms came from the YPG. For additional information regarding the Bureaus investigation, see http://bit.ly/n8TSQ0

Policy updates from the Canadian Chamber Online Survey

Effective Commercialization of Innovations in Canada
Developed by the Chamber, in collaboration with several other major industry associations, federal and provincial agencies and not-for-profit organizations involved in business acceleration, this survey is to acquire a meaningful understanding of what works and what does not for Canadian companies in matters of commercialization. More information about this program can be found at: http://www.cata.ca/commercialization/ The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to provide critical information that will help Canadian executives in industry as well as in government to benchmark their organizations success in the commercialization of innovation and to develop better practices and support programs for ensuring competitiveness on the global scale. The survey is available in both official languages at http://bit.ly/oyJoyk In recognition of participation, participants will be provided with a summary of the survey results and will receive an invitation to participate in a webinar on proposals for achieving a more effective commercialization environment in Canada.

From the Ontario Chamber - Protecting our Most Valuable Resource

A 2010 OCC Employer Survey found over three-quarters of Ontario employers link workforce training to increased quality of output, improved service, and increased staff morale and motivation. Businesses across Ontario understand how knowledgeable workers support innovation and economic prosperity, said Len Crispino, OCC President & CEO. Unfortunately, the current workforce training system has a number of gaps that limit its ability to produce a highly skilled workforce. One of these gaps is the lack of private sector involvement in the design of workforce training, which results in program development that overlooks the needs of business. Rapidly evolving technology and ongoing business development require workers to have a diverse skill set. Private sector involvement and support for ongoing workforce training programs is critical to ensuring people are keeping up with the demands of an everchanging workplace and have appropriate job-based skills.

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Dynamic and diversified economies require training programs to be aligned with emerging sectors and regional economic development strategies, said Crispino. We need to strengthen the link between education deliverers and the private sector to equip Ontarios workforce with valuable, indemand skills. The Protecting Our Most Valuable Resource report offers recommendations to the Ontario government that focus on the funding and infrastructure of the current training system. The report, and its recommendations, can be found at occ.on.ca/2011/06/protecting-our-most-valuable-resource. Ontario Chamber of Commerce Launches Inaugural Report on Workforce Training The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with business and education delivery organizations, has produced a report which makes the business case for reforming the workplace training system in Ontario. The report draws on survey results which point to growing private sector involvement in workforce learning and development and reveal the types of government interventions required to stimulate this innovation- and productivity-enhancing activity. The report is of interest to government policy-makers, researchers, practitioners as well as stakeholders in business, education, labour, and academia. To obtain a hard copy, please contact Kelly Pritchard, Policy Analyst, Ontario Chamber of Commerce at kellypritchard@occ.on.ca or 416-482-5222 ext 246. and are able to weed through all these calls and ask the right questions. Can you??? There is a huge payment system behind the use of plastic. No one questions this incredible system which does allow for seamless and secure transactions. Almost half the retail transactions made today are by debit or credit card. The processing costs for these services are set by Visa and MasterCard International. They determine the cost to us and ultimately the cost to you for being able to have your customers pay you by credit card. Those fees to us are called interchange. The basic cost to all processors for an electronically swiped Visa card is 1.54% and 1.59% for MasterCard. This can be found on any of our fee schedules and on both the Visa and MasterCard web sites. The Visa link is as follows: www.visa.ca/en/aboutcan/mediacentre/interchange/pdf/visa -interchange-rates-current.pdf Right away you will know that if companies are offering less than the rates above, they are building in those costs somewhere else. Good News For Merchants The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has come out with 10 requirements for the Payment Card Networks to abide by. All of these make this industry more transparent and give the merchants more choice. Two components of special interest to merchants is that all merchants must receive 90 days notice of a rate increase and secondly during those 90 days they are able to get out of their existing agreement without any penalty. If this has happened with your processor the window to shop is now. The rest of the elements of the code can be found at: http://www.fin.gc.ca/n10/data/10-049_1eng.asp Let me provide you with a free evaluation of your current processing fees. I am always able to prove savings with the Chamber of Commerce program; its just a matter of how much. After the evaluation you will have a much clearer understanding of this industry, and regardless of where you bank, this member benefit is one youll want to take advantage of.

Essential Skills Day

The second annual Essential Skills Day will take place on Friday, September 23rd to raise awareness of the nine essential skills and their impact on the workplace. This initiative is a public awareness campaign that aligns with OCC's recent report, Protecting Our Most Valuable Resource, which focused on the need to improve Ontario's learning infrastructure and promote lifelong skill development. More information about Essential Skills Day can be found at www.EssentialSkillsDay.ca.

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Upcoming Chamber Events
Due to the increased volume of payments being processed at our events and time delays, we request registrants to pay in advance for any event, when there is a fee being charged. Walk-ins for all events will be charged the non-member rate. Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing. No-shows will be invoiced the full event price plus a $5.00 administration fee. You can purchase Chamber breakfast certificates in advance. You can buy 11 for the price of 10 by calling the Chamber at 613.548.4453. Thank you.
Wednesday, September 7th, 7:15 am 9 am Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. Meet the local Provincial candidates for Kingston and the Islands. At the Radisson Hotel Kingston Harbourfront. Sponsored by Keys Job Centre. Cost for Chamber members, $21.02 plus HST ($23.75 total), $30.97 plus HST for non-members ($35.00 total). 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for attendees. Thursday, September 15th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Ladies Day on the Green Golf Tournament at Amherstview Golf Club. Cost is $140 plus HST per person. Get ready to network with one of our most popular events. Donations are being accepted for the silent auction. Sponsored by Rogers. Additional sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Action Kingston. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for attendees. Tuesday, September 20th - Chamber Open House. 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Innovation Park at 945 Princess St. New and revamped! Meet Chamber staff and members in an informal networking environment. New Member Orientation session will commence from 2:00 pm with networking at the Chamber office beginning at 3:00 pm. Attendance is free with RSVP. Thursday, September 22nd, 2:00 pm 7 pm Chamber MegaMixer at the K-ROCK Centre. Sponsored by PrintFusion Inc. Grand Prize courtesy of McCoy Bus Service and Tours 100 exhibitors (sold out!) great prizes and networking like youve never seen before at our biggest ever business to business mixer. FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL ATTENDEES. Thursday, October 13, 08:30 am - 10:30 am. Chamber Workshop: Direct Mail Done Affordably with PrintFusion Inc. Direct marketing is practiced by businesses of all sizes - from the smallest start-up to the leaders on the Fortune 500. A well-executed direct advertising campaign can offer a positive return on investment as the message is not hidden with overcomplicated branding. Instead, direct advertising is straight to the point; offers a product, service, or event; and explains how to get the offered product, service, or event. Cost is $15 plus HST for Chamber members. $25 plus HST non-members. Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for attendees. Thursday, October 13th - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm. Celebrate Small Business Mixer at the Confederation Place Hotel. Sponsored by BDC Business Development Bank of Canada. SMALL BUSINESS IS MAKING BIG NEWS! Help us to celebrate the success of the SMES propelling and prospering in our community at our Small Business Mixer. Cost for Chamber members to exhibit is $105 dollars plus HST. Admission is free. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for exhibitors. Tuesday, October 18th - 7:15 am 9:00 am. Chamber Breakfast at the Donald Gordon Centre. Topic is mental health in the workplace. Keynote speaker will be Heather Stuart, a social-epidemiologist specializing in psychiatric epidemiology and mental health services research. The World Health Organizations Suicide Prevention Program has used Professor Stuarts work in a series of resource manuals for suicide prevention pertaining to correctional settings; police and first responders; and workplaces. Cost for Chamber members, $21.02 plus HST ($23.75 total), $30.97 plus HST for non-members ($35.00 total). Sponsored by Bell. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for attendees. Wednesday, October 26, 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Chamber Workshop: iPhone Tips N Tricks with Rogers Wireless Express. Whether you're an iPhone rookie or a weathered pro, take a look at these quick-and-easy iPhone tips and tricks which not only save you time, but ease your overall iPhone experience. Cost is $15 plus HST for Chamber members. $25 plus HST non-members. Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for attendees. Friday, November 4th - Its our 16TH Annual Presidents Gala featuring the Business Achievement Awards. Its the biggest night on our calendar of events. Do not miss being part of this prestigious evening as we recognize the businesses and business people making a difference in our City. Host: Kingston Banquet and Conference Centre at Days Inn Kingston, 33 Benson Street. Tickets: $100 plus HST for Chamber members, $130 plus HST for nonmembers. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for attendees.

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Upcoming Chamber Events Continued
Tuesday, November 15 - 7:15 am 9:00 am. Chamber Breakfast You Are the Speaker. Everyone in attendance will have the chance to stand, introduce themselves and tell a little bit of what you do and how you can help others with your unique skill. Think of it as your own personal 30second radio commercial. Host: Travelodge Kingston LaSalle Hotel. Sponsored by Digital Office Systems. Cost for Chamber members, $21.02 plus HST ($23.75 total), $30.97 plus HST for non-members ($35.00 total). 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for attendees. Thursday, November 24th - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm. Bring A Buddy Business Mixer in the Renaissance Event Venue at 285 Queen Street. Show your buddy, or buddies, how dynamic the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is and can be! Let them experience the qualities of the Chamber with some delicious complimentary servings. Sponsored by: Shoebox Services. Cost for Chamber members to exhibit is $105 dollars plus HST. Admission is free. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for exhibitors. Thursday, December 15th - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm. Happy Holidays Business Mixer at the Marriott Courtyard Kingston, Highway 401/Division Street. Join us after work for great networking, complimentary hors d oeuvres and door prizes! Chamber mixers are great venues for making new friends and professional contacts. Sponsored by: Investors Group. Admission is free.
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CHAMBER EUCHRE TOURNAMENT COMES UP TRUMPS!!

Its a fun way to network every time.
On Thursday, the 25th of August, the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce held their Summer Euchre Tournament at the Kingston Brewing Company. One of the most interesting things that Chamber staff and volunteers noticed is how many new faces were seen at this fun networking event. This is so important, because it is the new members, the returning members and people who are taking a renewed interest in the Chamber that can really drive us forward. Events like our Euchre tournaments and new ideas we have for 2012 will ensure that the Chamber is listening intently to our membership who want new opportunities to meet new people, get involved and strengthen the business community through Chamber networking. Thank you very much to the staff at the Kingston Brewing Company for once again being great hosts.

EVENTS PROMOTED BY BELL MEDIA RADIO STATIONS

Pictured below left, is the first prize winner in our euchre tournament Krystal Plaxton of Axio Power Canada Inc, receiving a gift certificate from Chamber First Vice President John Ryce of Investors Group.

EVENTS SUPPORTED BY VIA RAIL CANADA

Chamber Breakfast Meet the Local Provincial Candidates

Sponsor

Host

Wednesday September

7
2011
7:15 am9:00 am At the Radisson Hotel Kingston Harbourfront 1 Johnson Street

Register at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

Chamber Breakfast at the Radisson Hotel Kingston HarbourfrontWednesday, September 7th, 2011. **Walk-ins for all events will be charged the non-member rate. Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing. No-shows will be invoiced the full event price plus a $5.00 administration fee. You can purchase Chamber breakfast certificates in advance. You can buy 11 for the price of 10 by calling the Chamber at 613.548.4453. Attendee(s) ____________________________________________________________________________ Company: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________ Fax____________________________________Email_________________________ ___________ Registration: $21.02 plus HST Chamber members. $30.97 plus HST Non-members & non-registered walk-ins. Method of payment: Cheque Visa/MasterCard #_______________________________________Expiry Date: ____________________

Fax back this form to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce at 613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at

Chamber Events are promoted by:

Presenting Sponsor:

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce Presents The 6th Annual Ladies Day on the Green All proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Action Kingston At Amherstview Golf Club
PLATINUM SPONSOR

Golf Tournament Agenda

8:00 A.M - 9:30 A.M. Registration 8:00 A.M - 9:30 A.M. Market Place 9:45 A.M Ladies in Carts 10:00 A.M. Shotgun Start (completed scorecards are to be handed in at the Pro Shop at the end of your game to be eligible for prizes.) 12:00 P.M Lunch will be delivered to golfers by Noon. The format of the tournament is SCRAMBLE. Scramble is played as follows: Each player tees off at a hole. The shot which is in the best position is the spot where all players in the group take their next shot. This is followed for all shots. Please do not take more than 3 over par for your score card in order to keep play moving. 4:00 P.M. Reception 5:00 P.M. Dinner 6:00 P.M Auction closes 6:00 P.M. Award Presentations. Awards presentation for following teamsPrizes for top foursome, most honest foursome and the most spirited foursome. Following the Auction close, prizes from the prize table will be handed out. Surveys must be completed!! 6:28 P.M. Survey Prize Draw: 6:30 P.M. Grand Prize Draw: Courtesy of McCoy Bus Service and Tours A GIRLS GETAWAY FOR 2 Featuring a shopping extravaganza midnight madness trip to Waterloo outlets, Syracuse Mall & Salmon Run Mall New York (Must be present to win) All net proceeds from Ladies Day on the Green go to Breast Cancer Action Kingston.

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Please join us
Tuesday, Sep 20th, 2011 from 2 to 4 pm.

GREATER KINGSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Open HOUSE Innovation park. @ 945 princess street

Free 613-548-4453

RSVP

See our offices, meet the staff, board members and other Chamber members in a casual environment. New Chamber members are invited to a Member Orientation session from 2 to 3 pm, to help you get the most out of your membership!
Sponsored by TD CANADA TRUST.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER

22
2011 2:00 7:00 pm At the K-ROCK CENTRE Mark it on your calendar

CHAMBER B2B MEGA-MIXER 100 EXHIBITORS

YOU HAVE TO BE THERE! SEE THE SHOWCASE OF EXHIBITORSENJOY GREAT FOOD AND NETWORKING
THE GREATER KINGSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Presenting Sponsor

Grand Prize Sponsor

LARGEST MIXER
THE ULTIMATE BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT

Media Partners

Chamber Workshop Thursday, October 13, 2011 8:30 am10:30 am

DIRECT MAILDONE AFFORDABLE ~ with PrintFusion Inc. Innovation Park at 945 Princess
A well-executed direct advertising campaign can offer a positive return on investment as the message is not hidden with overcomplicated branding. Instead, direct advertising is straight to the point; offers a product, service, or event; and explains how to get the offered product, service, or event. This workshop will highlight the basic guidelines when using Addressed vs Unaddressed admail. Budget - Copy - type of piece options. Who, When, Where. Unaddressed: Understanding postal walks for choosing where and how many, while meeting Canada Post requirements. Addressed: Variable print on letters, postcards, envelopes that allow a tailored personalized message.

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce continues to provide our members and all of the business community with the best information on issues that have impact.
REGISTRATION Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce workshop with PrintFusion Inc, Thursday, October 13th, 2011. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Innovation Boardroom, Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. Registration- $15 plus HST for Chamber members, $25 plus HST for non-members. Refreshments provided. 72 hours notice is required for cancellations; no-shows will be billed. Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________ Company:_________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________E-mail: ___________________________________ Payment method: Cheque/cash Visa/MasterCard #_______ ____________________________ Expiry________________________ Fax your registration form back to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, 613-548-4743. See us on the web: www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

CELEBRATE SMALL BUSINESS MIXER

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

at the Confederation Place Hotel

SPONSOR:

HOST:

(Win fantastic door prizes courtesy of Chamber members!!)

Exhibitor Registration - October 13th Small Business Mixer **Exhibit tables are reserved for members of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. *72 hours notice required for exhibit cancellations or no refund.
Contact:____________________________________Business: _____________________________________ Phone: __________________________Payment: $105.00 + HST Payment Method: Cheque enclosed MC/VISA Credit card#:_________________________________Exp._____ Mail/Fax to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Innovation Park at 945 Princess St., Kingston ON K7L 3N6. Secure online registration at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca Tel: (613)548-4453 Fax: (613)548-4743

CHAMBER BREAKFAST MENTAL HEALTH AND THE WORKPLACE Sponsor

Keynote speaker will be Dr. Heather Stuart, a socialepidemiologist specializing in psychiatric epidemiology and mental health services research. The World Health Organizations Suicide Prevention Program has used Professor Stuarts work in a series of resource manuals for suicide prevention pertaining to correctional settings; police and first responders; and workplaces. Tuesday, October

Host

The Donald Gordon Conference Centre 421 Union Street

18
2011
7:15 am9:00 am At the Harbour Restaurant, 53 Yonge Street. Mark it on your calendar

Register at kingstonchamber.on.ca

Chamber Breakfast at the Donald Gordon Centre -Tuesday, October 18th, 2011. Attendee(s) ____________________________________________________________________________ Company: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________ Fax____________________________________Email_________________________ ___________ Registration: $21.02 plus HST Chamber members. $30.97 plus HST Non-members Method of payment: Cheque Visa/MasterCard #_______________________________________Expiry Date: ____________________ **Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing. No-shows will be invoiced. Fax back this form to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce at 613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

Chamber Events are promoted by:

Chamber Workshop Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:30 am10:30 am

iPHONE TIPS AND TRICKS ~ with Rogers Wireless Express At Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street Unleash the true power of your mobile device. This is a chance to attend a user focused session with hands-on tools and training by Rogers Wireless Express professionals. For the beginner or seasoned expert, this workshop is ideal in explaining everything you need to make your handheld device work best for you!
The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce continues to provide our members and all of the business community with the best information on issues that have impact.
REGISTRATION Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce workshop with Rogers Wireless Express, Wednesday, October 26th, 2011. 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Innovation Boardroom, Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. Registration- $15 plus HST for Chamber members, $25 plus HST for non-members. Refreshments provided. 72 hours notice is required for cancellations; no-shows will be billed. Name(s) ________________________________________________________________________ Company:_________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________________E-mail: ___________________________________ Payment method: Cheque/cash Visa/MasterCard #_______ ____________________________ Expiry________________________ Fax your registration form back to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, 613-548-4743. See us on the web: www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

16th Annual Presidents Gala Friday, November 4, 2011

President Megan Coughlin and the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Sixteenth annual Presidents Gala and Business Achievement Awards Friday, November 4, 2011 Kingston Banquet and Conference Centre 33 Benson Street

Reception 6:00 p.m. | Dinner 7:00 p.m. | Awards ceremony 9:00 p.m. Your evening includes: Reception and networking Gourmet four-course meal A take-home gift for every attendee Door prizes Dress is semi-formal

2011 Gala Registration You can also register online on our website at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca Company name:______________________________________________ Registrant name(s):___________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________ Email:_________________________ Phone:_______________________ Dietary restrictions:_____________________________________________ Number of tickets:___ @$100 plus HST (Chamber member rate): $________ ____@$130 plus HST (Non-member rate): $__________ Payment method : __Cheque__ Visa__ MasterCard Credit Card #: ________________________________Exp:______ Please return to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce c/o Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Fax: 613-548-4743 Phone: 613-548-4453 Email: dana@kingstonchamber.on.ca

Sponsor

Host

Chamber Breakfast: You Are the Speaker

Everyone in attendance will have the chance to stand, introduce themselves and tell a little bit of what you do and how you can help others with your unique skill. Think of it as your own personal 30-second radio commercial.

The Travelodge Kingston LaSalle Hotel 2360 Princess Street

Tuesday, Nov

15
2011
7:15 am9:00 am At the Travelodge Kingston LaSalle Hotel, 2360 Princess Street Mark it on your calendar

Register at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

Chamber Breakfast at the Travelodge - Tuesday, November 15th, 2011. Attendee(s) ____________________________________________________________________________ Company: ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________ Fax____________________________________Email_________________________ ___________ Registration: $21.02 plus HST Chamber members. $30.97 plus HST Non-members Method of payment: Cheque Visa/MasterCard #_______________________________________Expiry Date: ____________________ **Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing. No-shows will be invoiced. Fax back this form to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce at 613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

Chamber Events are promoted by:

BRING A BUDDY BUSINESS MIXER

Thursday, Nov 24th, 2011

at the Renaissance Event Venue 285 Queen Street

SPONSOR:

HOST:

Bring an unwrapped toy in support of the Fly-FM Toy Drive

(Win fantastic door prizes courtesy of Chamber members!!)

Exhibitor Registration - Nov 24th Bring A Buddy Business Mixer **Exhibit tables are reserved for members of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. *72 hours notice required for exhibit cancellations or no refund.
Contact:____________________________________Business: _____________________________________ Phone: __________________________Payment: $105.00 + HST Payment Method: Cheque enclosed MC/VISA Credit card#:_________________________________Exp._____ Mail/Fax to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Innovation Park at 945 Princess St., Kingston ON K7L 3N6. Secure online registration at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca Tel: (613)548-4453 Fax: (613)548-4743

HAPPY HOLIDAYS BUSINESS MIXER

Thursday, Dec 15th, 2011

SPONSOR:

HOST:

401 at Division St.

(Win fantastic door prizes courtesy of Chamber members!!)

Chamber Events are Promoted By: