Message from the President (August 2009)

From the desk of Dave Ashton:

Summer has arrived and with it, the tourists. “Waring's Corner” may be one of their first attractions or hurdle with the addition of the new round-about.
This scenic addition compliments our new home building centre, Home Hardware, the new expansion of the Waring House and marks a welcoming entrance to the Picton area.

The County has received some wonderful news from our Provincial and Federal governments with the announcement of money coming to the County in support of the building of the Wellington Community Centre and County Youth Park in Picton.
These projects will be great assets.

The Provincial government has been on a summer recess so there has been no further word on the implementation of the “Tourism Competitiveness Report”.
We will keep you informed as information comes in.
Our office has received many calls and emails regarding the proposed Wind Farm developments in the County and we have been asked to issue a statement against the development.
As our organization is made up of many members with diverse opinions, we cannot make a statement for or against however, your Chamber would like to have member feedback on this important issue.
Please fill out the survey and return it to us.
PECCTAC will send the survey results and comments to our local and provincial government representatives.

In addition we keep our members informed of important and informative meetings on topics that could have an effect on member businesses.
Although the Board of Directors has adjourned for the summer, we continue to work hard with all our partners and we look forward to September when we can plan for next year.
A strong membership makes strong Chamber members.

Dave