Thursday, June 17, 2010
Quinte Business Achievement Awards
The Quinte Business Achievement Awards (QBAA) planning committee has decided not to hold
a Business Achievement Award event in 2010. Instead this will be a year of reviewing, planning and implementing changes to the program that will ensure the event continues to be meaningful and relevant for the entire business community.
It is our hope that taking the time necessary to review every element of the program will ensure that future events will be even better than in years past. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this short survey, your input is very much appreciated.
The organizing committee looks forward to hosting the 2011 Quinte Business Achievement Awards.
Please follow the link below to complete the short survey, it will take less than 5 minutes to complete.
http:/www.sytren.com/surveys/survey.asp?surveyID=14
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Summer Kick-off BBQ & Meet & Greet
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Message from the President Summer 2010
From the Desk of Dave Ashton
I would like to introduce to you the 2010 Board of Directors:
I would like to introduce to you the 2010 Board of Directors:
Brian Munro – Vice President
Geoff Church – Treasurer
Sandra Farquhar – Secretary
Ian Scrimshaw
Lynne McMullan
Andrew Smith
Lizanne Donnelly
Kemp Stewart
Ross Lindsay
Allyson Williams
Geoff Church – Treasurer
Sandra Farquhar – Secretary
Ian Scrimshaw
Lynne McMullan
Andrew Smith
Lizanne Donnelly
Kemp Stewart
Ross Lindsay
Allyson Williams
On behalf of the members I want to thank you for your volunteer efforts in keeping PECCTAC a strong and vibrant organization.
A strong Chamber makes strong members!
Dave Ashton
Membership has its benefits!
Free Courier Service and Reduced Lab Fees:
If your business must comply with the O.Reg.318/319 Drinking Water Testing, drop your water sample into the PECCTAC office Tuesday mornings before 12:30 pm.
The lab fees for Chamber members are:
§ Total Coliforms/E. Coli - $35.00
§ Adverse Water Reporting Fee – waived
§ MOE Website Reporting Fee – 5% of invoice.
If your business must comply with the O.Reg.318/319 Drinking Water Testing, drop your water sample into the PECCTAC office Tuesday mornings before 12:30 pm.
The lab fees for Chamber members are:
§ Total Coliforms/E. Coli - $35.00
§ Adverse Water Reporting Fee – waived
§ MOE Website Reporting Fee – 5% of invoice.
Welcome New Members
Crowe Video Productions
Denise Couture Consulting
Heavenly Feet
History Lives Here Inc.
Iron World
Lake on the Mountain B&B
Mount Haven Estate
Netwerx Communications
Picton BIA
Saylor House B&B & Café
The Common Café
The Countyway Restaurant
Thank you for your support!
Denise Couture Consulting
Heavenly Feet
History Lives Here Inc.
Iron World
Lake on the Mountain B&B
Mount Haven Estate
Netwerx Communications
Picton BIA
Saylor House B&B & Café
The Common Café
The Countyway Restaurant
Thank you for your support!
Are you paying too much?
As a member, you are eligible for lower credit card processing pricing. Don’t be fooled by what you think are lower rates others have offered. You are paying higher surcharges for non-qualifying card types and the way you process; whether it be swiping or keying in your transactions, plus monthly fees and assessment fees.
Perhaps you have a point of sale machine or have clients entering their credit card information on your website. In either case, the Chamber program is hard to beat.
Let me provide you with a free evaluation of your current processing fees. I am always able to prove savings with the Chamber program; it’s 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 you’ll want to take advantage of.
Sincerely, Karen L Mann TD Merchant Services
Cell: 1.705.313.4851 Fax: 7.705.738.4228
Email: Karen.l.mann@td.com
Perhaps you have a point of sale machine or have clients entering their credit card information on your website. In either case, the Chamber program is hard to beat.
Let me provide you with a free evaluation of your current processing fees. I am always able to prove savings with the Chamber program; it’s 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 you’ll want to take advantage of.
Sincerely, Karen L Mann TD Merchant Services
Cell: 1.705.313.4851 Fax: 7.705.738.4228
Email: Karen.l.mann@td.com
April 2010 - Spring Meet & Greet
Mark your calendar
June 15th – 5 to 7 pm
Join us at the Moontide Studio & Gallery for the annual Chamber of Commerce BBQ and summer Meet & Greet.
County Artists and Business Owners, Andrew Csafordi and Tara Wilkinson of Moontide Studio Gallery and Love Nest Studios are thrilled to be the hosts.
Located at 54 Wilson Road, just north of Huff Estates Winery, Tara and Andrew are expecting approximately 150 people to come out for an evening of great food, art and entertainment.
PECCTAC’s BBQ event will take place outdoors on their lovely farm, in their Century-old barn gallery. Tara’s Love Nest gallery in their restored chicken coop will also be open.
Please RSVP to Jan Robbins (613) 476-2421 or email pec@reach.net
NEXT MEET & GREETS
October 19th – Casa-Dea Estates Winery
December 14th - TBA
Join us at the Moontide Studio & Gallery for the annual Chamber of Commerce BBQ and summer Meet & Greet.
County Artists and Business Owners, Andrew Csafordi and Tara Wilkinson of Moontide Studio Gallery and Love Nest Studios are thrilled to be the hosts.
Located at 54 Wilson Road, just north of Huff Estates Winery, Tara and Andrew are expecting approximately 150 people to come out for an evening of great food, art and entertainment.
PECCTAC’s BBQ event will take place outdoors on their lovely farm, in their Century-old barn gallery. Tara’s Love Nest gallery in their restored chicken coop will also be open.
Please RSVP to Jan Robbins (613) 476-2421 or email pec@reach.net
NEXT MEET & GREETS
October 19th – Casa-Dea Estates Winery
December 14th - TBA
Message from the OCC
Workplaces with more than five regular employees will be required by June 15, 2010 to have all the necessary policies, programs, measures and procedures in place in order to be in compliance with the recent amendments made to the Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (Bill 168-Violence in the Workplace).
As of June 15, 2010 employers with more than 5 employees will be required to:
§ prepare a written policy with respect to workplace violence and harassment
§ assess the risks of workplace violence that may arise from the nature of the workplace, the type of work or the conditions of the work
§ develop and maintain a program to implement the workplace violence policy
§ take all reasonable precautions in the circumstances for the protection of the worker if a domestic violence situation would expose a worker to physical injury in the workplace
§ provide information, including personal information, about a person with a history of violent behaviour
§ report and provide prescribed information on all workplace violence incidents to a joint health and safety committee
The Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Standard (O. Reg 429/07), also known as the customer service standard, came into effect on January 1, 2008 and is the first standard developed under AODA. It applies to all businesses and organizations that provide goods or services to the public or other organizations and have at least one employee in Ontario. Compliance dates and reporting requirements for organizations in the private sector, including non-profit are as follows:
§ businesses with 20 or more employees must comply by January 1, 2012, and report in 2012;
§ businesses with one to 19 employees must comply by January 1, 2012, but are exempted from reporting.
As of June 15, 2010 employers with more than 5 employees will be required to:
§ prepare a written policy with respect to workplace violence and harassment
§ assess the risks of workplace violence that may arise from the nature of the workplace, the type of work or the conditions of the work
§ develop and maintain a program to implement the workplace violence policy
§ take all reasonable precautions in the circumstances for the protection of the worker if a domestic violence situation would expose a worker to physical injury in the workplace
§ provide information, including personal information, about a person with a history of violent behaviour
§ report and provide prescribed information on all workplace violence incidents to a joint health and safety committee
The Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Standard (O. Reg 429/07), also known as the customer service standard, came into effect on January 1, 2008 and is the first standard developed under AODA. It applies to all businesses and organizations that provide goods or services to the public or other organizations and have at least one employee in Ontario. Compliance dates and reporting requirements for organizations in the private sector, including non-profit are as follows:
§ businesses with 20 or more employees must comply by January 1, 2012, and report in 2012;
§ businesses with one to 19 employees must comply by January 1, 2012, but are exempted from reporting.
ADVOCACY PAYS OFF!
Results of the 2010 OCC AGM
Accountability, less red tape and strategic tax cuts are part of the compelling mandate given to the Chambers of Commerce across Ontario.
The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism & Commerce (PECCTAC) participated in this year's Ontario Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting allowing us to have input into important issues that affect businesses. Resulting from the policy resolution submitted in 2007 by PECCTAC (Changing the Way Business Regulations are Developed) the Ontario government has just released a press release announcing new changes to the way they develop regulations.
In an April 27th, 2010 media release, Associate Deputy Minister Gail Paech from the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade states: “You passed a resolution asking the government to establish comprehensive business regulatory reform as a strong economic sustainability priority. The government of Ontario has created the Open for Business (OFB) initiative to deliver faster, smarter and streamlined government-to-business services and to establish a modern system of government, while protecting the public interest”.
In addition PECCTAC, in partnership with the Prince Edward County Federation of Agriculture, submitted another resolution - “In Support of Agriculture”. The Ontario Government will provide through the Ontario Market Investment Fund $12 million dollars over 4 years to be allocated to develop economic opportunities through trade events marketing and industry research initiatives that foster partnerships and collaboration for the promotion of Ontario foods.
The Chamber has worked on many policy issues over the years that have had extensive results in the furthering of both the business community and the community at large of Prince Edward County.
The Chamber network is strong and united – and that is great news for all local business.
Accountability, less red tape and strategic tax cuts are part of the compelling mandate given to the Chambers of Commerce across Ontario.
The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism & Commerce (PECCTAC) participated in this year's Ontario Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting allowing us to have input into important issues that affect businesses. Resulting from the policy resolution submitted in 2007 by PECCTAC (Changing the Way Business Regulations are Developed) the Ontario government has just released a press release announcing new changes to the way they develop regulations.
In an April 27th, 2010 media release, Associate Deputy Minister Gail Paech from the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade states: “You passed a resolution asking the government to establish comprehensive business regulatory reform as a strong economic sustainability priority. The government of Ontario has created the Open for Business (OFB) initiative to deliver faster, smarter and streamlined government-to-business services and to establish a modern system of government, while protecting the public interest”.
In addition PECCTAC, in partnership with the Prince Edward County Federation of Agriculture, submitted another resolution - “In Support of Agriculture”. The Ontario Government will provide through the Ontario Market Investment Fund $12 million dollars over 4 years to be allocated to develop economic opportunities through trade events marketing and industry research initiatives that foster partnerships and collaboration for the promotion of Ontario foods.
The Chamber has worked on many policy issues over the years that have had extensive results in the furthering of both the business community and the community at large of Prince Edward County.
The Chamber network is strong and united – and that is great news for all local business.
Reminder
Keep us updated on any upcoming events you might be hosting.
We will post your event free of charge on the PECCTAC website www.thecounty.travel as well as www.bayofquintecountry.com.
Please e-mail any events to: pec@reach.net
We will post your event free of charge on the PECCTAC website www.thecounty.travel as well as www.bayofquintecountry.com.
Please e-mail any events to: pec@reach.net
Update from the Bay of Quinte Tourist Council
Through our partnership with the Bay of Quinte Tourist Council, the Welcome Kiosk located at Sprenkels Variety will be staffed again on weekends. Both Welcome Kiosks are open for business.
Visit http://www.bayofquintecountry.com/ for up to date events for the Bay of Quinte region.
Date Change for C-TAT Program
The Prince Edward County Tourism Ambassador Program C-TAT has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 17th – 9 am to 3 pm $25.00 pp
Location: Prince Edward Learning Centre Armoury Mall
This one-day session will cover the following:
Part 1 - Customer Service
§ Evaluating Customer Service. How does the County rate?
§ Company Policies - First Impressions
§ Acknowledging the Customer and Improving Your Skills
§ Communication Basics - Telephone Skills
§ Angry Customers
§ Knowing Your Product
§ Employer Expectations
§ Tools for Knowing The County
Part 2 - County Awareness Training
This session will be a blast and you will learn a lot about the County so you can tell our Visitors. There will be prizes too! Prepare for this session by reading “The County Driving Tour”, which is comprised of 3 different tours and detailed descriptions of various points of interest along the route. Go to www.thecounty.travel – click County Driving Tours.
This is a great workshop for young people just entering the workforce, adults with limited customer service experience, or people currently working but who want to refresh their knowledge and passion for offering exceptional service!
Please bring your own brown bag lunch and of course, your enthusiasm.
Call today to sign-up- 613.476.2421. Limited space available!
Location: Prince Edward Learning Centre Armoury Mall
This one-day session will cover the following:
Part 1 - Customer Service
§ Evaluating Customer Service. How does the County rate?
§ Company Policies - First Impressions
§ Acknowledging the Customer and Improving Your Skills
§ Communication Basics - Telephone Skills
§ Angry Customers
§ Knowing Your Product
§ Employer Expectations
§ Tools for Knowing The County
Part 2 - County Awareness Training
This session will be a blast and you will learn a lot about the County so you can tell our Visitors. There will be prizes too! Prepare for this session by reading “The County Driving Tour”, which is comprised of 3 different tours and detailed descriptions of various points of interest along the route. Go to www.thecounty.travel – click County Driving Tours.
This is a great workshop for young people just entering the workforce, adults with limited customer service experience, or people currently working but who want to refresh their knowledge and passion for offering exceptional service!
Please bring your own brown bag lunch and of course, your enthusiasm.
Call today to sign-up- 613.476.2421. Limited space available!
Tourism Update
THEY’RE BACK!!
PECCTAC is pleased to have our returning Tourism Ambassadors:
Jarrod Keogh and Dylan Marecak.
PECCTAC is pleased to have our returning Tourism Ambassadors:
Jarrod Keogh and Dylan Marecak.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)