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.