Summer 2016 - Timmins Chamber of Commerce

BMTDec2013_Layout 1 11/12/2013 11:07 AM
CAROL
SWEEZEY
(LAFRANCE)
Agente D'imm / Sales Rep
705-360-8123
QUARTERLY
pager
SUMMER 2016
Real Estate
705-268-9988
264‐5364
www.carolsweezey.com
www.bmtinsurance.ca
A TIMMINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION
Timmins Chamber celebrates
superheroes of business
The superheroes of Timmins business were on full
display at the McIntyre Arena on May 19 as a recordbreaking 700 people came out to celebrate the 2016
Nova Business Excellence Awards.
Hosted by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce for
its 14th consecutive year, the sold-out gala event saw 16
awards given to local firms and entrepreneurs across a
range of categories.
These festivities were decked out with this year’s
theme of the “superheroes of business”, in honour of
the feats Timmins entrepreneurs perform every day,
according to Timmins Chamber President Kurt Bigeau.
“They may not be leaping buildings with a single
bound, but it’s clear from tonight’s award recipients
that Timmins business owners and entrepreneurs are
achieving amazing things,” said Bigeau.
“These are our own superheroes, as their business
bravado and professional powers help to make Timmins a better place to live, work and play. We’re thrilled
to be able to shine a spotlight on their talents.”
The ceremony was overseen by first-time emcee
Dan Ayotte, a Chamber board member, and president
of PAIB Insurance Inc
Ayotte helped to highlight the slate of more than 40
finalists that were honoured throughout the evening.
This recognition helps to showcase the talent for which
local businesses are known around the world, according to Bigeau.
The 2016 Nova Business Excellence Awards were handed out to 16 recipients from throughout Timmins’ business community at a gala held at the McIntyre Arena on May 19.
The recipients of the 2016 Nova Awards were carefully selected from 147 nominations – another record
– by a committee of six independent community
judges. As every year, the judges determine the award
recipients based on the quality of the submissions. This
is done without any input, influence or oversight from
the Chamber Board of Directors or staff, thereby en-
suring the validity of the process and the results.
See pages 6 and 7 for a complete list of winners and
event photos. To view a full photo gallery of the 2016
Nova Awards, spanning the finalists’ reception to the
awards ceremony and post-event celebration, visit
the Chamber’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
TimminsChamber
Elections heating up for Timmins Chamber board of directors
Thirteen nominees running for six positions
Voting is now officially open for the Timmins
Chamber of Commerce’s 2016-2017 Board of
Directors, and there’s still plenty of time for
members to ensure their voices are heard.
Thirteen members have been nominated
for the Chamber’s 2016-2017 board of directors, on which there are six open slots for the
coming year. They are running for the right to
represent the Chamber membership and the
greater business community on the 21-member board, made up of representatives of a
broad cross-section of local industry.
Each of the Chamber’s voting members still
has the opportunity to cast their ballot, with
the elections due to close on July 11 at 5 p.m.
The volunteer board of directors holds many
important roles within the Timmins Chamber
of Commerce, including responding to business issues raised by the members, and then
setting priorities for acting on those issues.
This year, the board struck committees and re-
cruited volunteers to address such diverse areas
as energy, the municipal airport, and mining,
as well as a host of other issues driven by sector-specific segment meetings held throughout
the year.
Board members also chair each of the Chamber committees, matching their expertise with
those of the participating committee members
to help determine ways to improve the business
climate through action plans.
To help strengthen the members’ collective
voice on these subjects, the Timmins Chamber
also works collaboratively with countless partners – government representatives, community organizations, industry stakeholders – on
building consensus and support.
These efforts begin at the local level, where
the Chamber is spearheading efforts to address
business climate improvement, and to find
growth opportunities for local firms. Work also
spans the regional, provincial and federal lev-
els, tackling issues such as the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan.
Voting for your 2016-2017 board
Once again this year, voting members of the
Timmins Chamber use electronic means to
cast their ballot. Each voting member who has
registered an email address with the Chamber
has received an email with voting instructions
from the Chamber’s election software. This
includes a unique link that takes the voting
member to a secure site where they can review
nominees’ biographies and place a vote in confidence.
Members without an email address on file,
or whose emails could not receive their digital
ballot – approximately five percent of the total
membership – have been sent a print ballot.
For a full list of the nominees for the Timmins
Chamber of Commerce’s 2016-2017 Board of
Directors, complete with bios and photographs, see pages 2 and 3.
Goldcorp Porcupine Gold Mines
wins national resource
champion award
Goldcorp’s Mine General Manager Brendan
Zuidema was presented with the Canada’s Resource Champions award by Timmins Chamber
Board 2nd Vice-President Jamie Clarke during
the Chamber’s board meeting on May 25.
For its tireless efforts to mine in a sustainable,
transparent and accountable way, Goldcorp –
Porcupine Gold Mines has been named one of
Canada’s Resource Champions by the Canadian
Chamber of Commerce.
As an initiative of the Canadian Chamber, this
national award serves to recognize and highlight
the outstanding efforts of organizations or individuals who have helped to support Canada’s
world-class resource industry. In particular, this
award is provided to an organization that has supported the development of innovative products or
processes to reduce negative environmental impacts of resource extraction/harvesting, processing or transport.
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce chose
to nominate Goldcorp – Porcupine Gold Mines
for a Canada’s Resource Champions award specifically for its dedication to mitigating the impact
of its Hollinger Project through such measures
as public monitoring of noise, dust and vibration
via live feeds, continuous response to community
feedback, and regular updates to City Council and
the public.
“We’re fortunate to have a company like Goldcorp operating in Timmins, given the hard work
and dedication they’ve invested in the long-term
health of our economy and their commitment to
our community,” said Timmins Chamber President Kurt Bigeau.
“For these reasons, we were proud to be able to
nominate them for this important award. It’s a way
to help acknowledge the incredible work they do
across their various local operations, while highlighting the ways they strengthen our economy.”
2 - JUNE 2016
inside business
Timmins Chamber of Commerce’s
2016-2017 Board of Directors nominees
Phil Archambault,
Fountain
Tire
Timmins
Following
his
father’s
footsteps
in the tire industry,
Phil started in the
workforce at the
age of 16. Starting
in the shop, he
worked through the
ranks. At 28, Phil shifted paths to a regional
position with Goodyear Canada as Regional
Sales Manager. In 2002, Phil became Mine
Account Manager for Goodyear in Akron,
OH, finishing his career with Goodyear
as the North American Sales Manager. In
2015, Phil became the owner of Fountain
Tire. His parents taught him the value of
giving to the community early in life. Some
of his recent contributions to the community
include multiple fundraisers for the Cancer
Society, Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund,
and Treads for Life. As a business owner, Phil
understands the importance of supporting
community events and continues to support
such events as local fireworks, The Canadian
Kayak Challenge, and many others.
Eleanor Baccega,
Riopelle
Group
Professional
Corporation
As the corporate/
commercial lawyer
at Riopelle Group in
Timmins, Eleanor
works closely with
local
businesses
and
community
partners to achieve their goals. Eleanor
is committed to making Timmins an
excellent place to live, work, play AND do
business. When not in the office, Eleanor
can be found spending time with her own
young family, participating in community
events and volunteering with local charities
and non-profits. Active with the Timmins
Chamber since 2008, Eleanor was elected
to the Board of Directors in 2014. Eleanor
has been honoured to serve the needs of
Chamber members these past two years
and looks forward to reprising this role in
2016-2017.
c-safe technologies_Layout 1 10/06/2016 12:12 PM Page 1
C-SAFE
Technologies Ltd.
Safety Services
injury prevention training
(First
Aid, CPR/AED, Babysitter)
integrated safety programs
(consulting, policy, audit)
other safety related training
(Smart Serve Ontario, WHMIS 2015, etc.)
“Safety in Style”
www.c-safetechnologies.ca
1-844-705-SAFE
Rochelle Collins,
Lake Shore Gold, a
division of Tahoe
Resources
A
registered
Professional
Geoscientist,
Rochelle has worked
in
the
mining
industry since 1997,
after
graduation
from McMaster University with a B.Sc. in
Geology and Geography. Today, she is the
Chief Mine Geologist for Lake Shore Gold
at their Bell Creek Mine.
Her experience also includes owning and
operating a custom framing business and a
background in personal finance. Rochelle
has volunteered on the Board of Directors
for daycare and sports associations and is a
foster care giver for Advocates for Northern
Animals.
Shannon Costello,
YMCA of Timmins
Shannon
has
worked
at
the
YMCA of Timmins
full time since 2003.
She has developed
her skills through
several positions,
leading her to the
General Manager
position. As well, she is the lead in Child
Protection for the association and is now a
Peer Reviewer for YMCA Canada. Shannon
has a Diploma from Canadore College
in Recreation and Leisure Services and a
Diploma in Educational Assistance from
Northern College. She has become a YMCA
CATCH Trainer, YMCA Healthy Child
Development Trainer and has completed
YMCA Entry Level Management. She
is certified in Joint Health and Safety,
and Train the Trainer. She sits on five
committees within the YMCA Ontario
and YMCA Canada Organization and 18
community committees dealing in areas
from child care, healthy living, health and
safety and community development.
Shannon has attended multiple workshops
inside business
Timmins Chamber of Commerce’s
2016-2017 Board of Directors nominees
JUNE 2016 - 3
continued
and conferences to continue to build her
skills. She is very excited to continue to use
her skills to build the YMCA organization
and on personal goals. Shannon’s
experience would provide new insight for
the Chamber Board of Directors, based
on knowledge of child development and
youth engagement. She is eager to learn
and to be a committed board member of
the Timmins Chamber.
John Crescenzi,
Hampton Inn by
Hilton
John is currently
the GM at Hampton
Inn, and provides
support to the
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel in Timmins.
With over 23 years
of
hospitality
experience, John has worked in varying
roles with Holiday Inn, Hilton, Best
Western, Walt Disney World and Club
Med. John is currently running for his
second term on the Timmins Chamber
Board and has held a similar position with
the North Bay Chamber. John is an active
voice for the local hotels and he also acts as
chair for the Timmins Chamber Hospitality
Committee.
Patrick Delisle,
Urban Windows
and Doors
Patrick
opened
Urban
Windows
and Doors with
partner Marcel in
February
2014.
Now in its third
year of business,
Urban
Windows
and Doors has gained market share and
has become one of the biggest window and
door suppliers and installers in Timmins
and surrounding area. Patrick’s skillset
includes advertising, business planning,
budget planning, employee management,
job scheduling, negotiations and more.
Patrick always succeeds in what he puts
his mind to and is looking to become more
involved in the community.
Monique Koski,
Millson Forestry
Service
Monique
Koski
was born and raised
in Timmins, is
married, and has
two children. She
has an HBa. Sc. in
Forestry with firstclass
standings
from Lakehead University. She has worked
in the forestry sector for the Ministry of
Natural Resources, Tembec and Buchanan
Forest Products and is now a partner at
Millson Forestry Service, the only fullservice forestry contractor in Ontario.
Monique has also been a Board Director
for NEOnet since April 2015, a member
of the Steering Committee for the
Productivity and Innovation Center since
2013, and a Director for the Timmins High
Alumni Association since 2014.
Additionally, she has served as Director
for the Kamiskotia Ski Resort Board (201416). During this time, she was responsible
for bringing motocross to Timmins, the
first potential long-term spring/summer/
fall revenue for Kamiskotia Ski Resort.
Angelo Lia,
92.1 ROCK /KiSSFM (Rogers Radio)
Angelo has worked
with Rogers Radio
in Timmins for
26 years in a sales
and management
position. Working
with
business
people on a daily
basis, he has a good understanding of their
issues and concerns. He graduated from
Laurentian university with a Bachelor
of Commerce degree specializing in
Sports Administration. His community
involvement includes serving six years on
the United Way Board (including one year
as President), three years with the Timmins
Ringette Association and over 20 years and
counting with the Porcupine Basketball
Officials’ Association serving in various
roles including President, and currently as
Treasurer. He is married to Shelly and they
have two children, Sydney and Austin.
Natalie Levasseur,
Smiles for Life Dental Hygiene Clinic
After working in
Timmins for over
10 years as a dental
hygienist, Natalie
came to a crossroads
in her career. She
decided to become
self-employed and
create a business
that
would
be
outstanding in the
service she could
provide. Natalie embarked on a yearlong learning process that included many
courses on small business, accounting,
and marketing, where she learned the
keys to success. In 2009, she opened her
business; over the past 7 years, she has
become a successful businesswoman while
still excelling at her number one passions:
dental hygiene and oral health. She is very
active with the Chamber of Commerce
and community events, and does anything
she can to gain more knowledge that will
empower her as a businesswoman. She
is very active in fundraising and charity
work, working with groups such as the
Northern Knockers, which fundraises
for women’s cancers. She has travelled to
Jamaica many times to provide free dental
care to the local residents and children. She
has also sponsored a Timmins boy to play
AAA hockey for the past four years. Being
a successful small business owner, she
feels she would be of value to the Timmins
Chamber of Commerce Board.
Lorenzo Melchiorre,
Northern Industrial Services Group
(NISG)
L o r e n z o
Melchiorre is no
stranger to the
Chamber as he has
been a director in
the past. He comes
with a vast array
of experience and
knowledge, and is a
Six Sigma Black Belt
as well as a CPA. His past roles consisted
of Controller of Kidd Mining Division,
Manager of Administrative Services for
Glencore and Manager of Project Controls
for AMC mining. Recently, Lorenzo joined
Northern Industrial Services Group Team
as their Chief Financial Officer. Lorenzo
volunteers in the community, serving as
Treasurer of Camp Bickell, past board
member for the Timmins Food Bank, as
well as past Auxiliary Police Officer. While
working at AMC Mining, Lorenzo was
asked to sit on an advisory board for the
Regina Chamber to oversee the distribution
of government funds to various businesses
and projects.
Bryan Neeley,
Goldcorp – Porcupine Gold Mines
As a bilingual
resident
of
Timmins
since
2002, Bryan has
had the privilege
of working with
many
different
private
sector
businesses. He has
held positions at
the coordinator and
senior coordinator level, with the last five
years at the manager’s level with Liberty
Mines, Kirkland Lake Gold and Goldcorp.
He has spent over 19 years in different facets
of Environmental Management at Tembec,
Xstrata and Lake Shore Gold and most
recently in Health, Safety, Environment
and Community. His current role provides
him the opportunity to drive Goldcorp’s
fingerprint within the community by
promoting sustainable initiatives.
Val Venneri,
James Toyota
Having
been
on the Timmins
Chamber board for
the past two years,
Val can confidently
say that he has
enjoyed his time. As
a lifelong member
of this community,
he has always been
active in promoting
it. He feels his experience in business will
continue to be an asset to the Chamber
board and fully intends to continue be
a very active member, as well as being
involved with the Chamber’s executive
committee.
Melanie Verreault,
T r i m e d a
Consulting Inc.
Melanie is an
accomplished
professional
with
diverse managerial
experience. Since
the late 1990s,
Melanie has excelled
in
management
positions
within
the private/public sectors. Melanie has
been a part-time faculty member with
Laurentian University (Native Studies/
Social Work Department) since 2000, and
with Northern College (Social Services and
Business Administration) from 2004-2012.
Melanie is the President of her own
management consulting company, Trimeda
Consulting Inc. Since its inception,
Melanie’s consulting firm has worked
with various professionals, specifically
in the areas of strategic planning and
development, customer service excellence,
corporate wellness, mental health first aid,
and team building, to name a few. Melanie’s
philosophy about training is to “make the
new seem familiar and the familiar seem
new” all while provoking self-awareness,
growth and thought via theory and
application.
Since 2015, and in partnership with one
of her siblings, Melanie became the owner
of gas stations/restaurants within the
Timmins and District area.
Melanie possesses an honors BA in
Psychology and Native Studies, an MA
in Humanities, and an MBA. Presently,
Melanie is finalizing her certification in
being a Corporate Coach and Performance
Motivator.
4 - JUNE 2016
inside business
Timmins Chamber secures key partner on fight for
better energy rates, infrastructure funding
‘The Timmins Chamber of Commerce has secured a major partner in its efforts to address the
soaring costs of Ontario’s electricity and funding
gaps for Connecting Link infrastructure.
At the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC)
annual general meeting in Oakville on April 27 May 1, Timmins Chamber President Kurt Bigeau
successfully lobbied business representatives from
around the province to support Timmins-made
resolutions designed to take action on these two
issues.
This success means that the Timmins Chamber
policies are now official policy positions of the
OCC. As such, the OCC will now actively use these
positions to push the government for change, supported by the full weight of the 60,000 businesses
represented by the organization.
“The OCC’s adoption of these Timmins Chamber
policies is an important step for our business community and the North as a whole, as the Ontario
Chamber network is an incredibly influential partner for advocacy,” said Bigeau.
“This is crucial, because although we applaud
the government’s interim efforts to address these
issues with infrastructure funding increases and
energy rebate programs, more needs to be done to
protect Northern Ontario’s business competitiveness. With the Ontario Chamber network now
in full support of Timmins’ priorities, we look
forward to working with our partners across the
province to push for meaningful change in support
of our businesses.”
These efforts are important, says Bigeau, as Timmins Chamber members regularly identify energy
rates as one of their largest obstacles to doing business. Since 2004, electricity prices in Ontario have
grown from a flat rate of 4.7 cents a kilowatt hour,
to the 18 cents a kw/h at peak times -- an increase
of 383 percent. A recent OCC report, Top 3 Ob-
stacles to Small Business Growth, indicated that
one in 20 Ontario businesses expect to close their
doors in the next five years due to rising electricity
prices. In addition, 38 percent will see their bottom
line shrink, with the cost of electricity delaying or
canceling investment in the years to come.
The issue of Connecting Links -- portions of provincial highways traveling through municipalities
– is equally problematic for businesses in com-
munities like Timmins, which is responsible for 21
kilometres’ worth.
The province has long recognized its responsibility for assisting in that maintenance through the
Connecting Link funding program, which provided an annual $15 million to cover up to 90% of
project costs until 2013; this total will increase to
$30 million by 2019. However, Connecting Links
are located in 77 Ontario communities, which all
still face considerable struggles to address these
additional responsibilities. For example, the City
of Timmins faces an estimated $100 million of repairs over 10 years for its share of the Connecting
Link.
To help rally support to address these issues to
protect Timmins’ economy and the ability of its
businesses to succeed, the Timmins Chamber
developed official resolutions to lobby the OCC,
based on input from its members as well as its
Government Regulation and Policy Committee.
As a sign of their broader impact on Northern Ontario, both policies were also co-sponsored at the
event by the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, and
Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.
“Given the importance of energy and infrastructure for our members, we’re very pleased to be able
to advance these issues at the provincial level,” said
Bigeau. “We developed strong partnerships with
our fellow Northern chambers to establish some
key support in advance of the meeting, and having
the entire Ontario Chamber network expand that
support is a sign of how badly action needs to be
taken on these files.”
The May 1 event also saw the successful passage
of several policies put forward by other Northern Ontario chambers and on which the Timmins Chamber had partnered in the interests of
its members. This includes resolutions that the
province refocus the Ontario College of Trades,
improve the ability of employers to recruit skilled
workers, and mitigate the impact of cap and trade
regulations.
The Oakville conference also gave Timmins Chamber representatives the opportunity to speak directly
to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, PC Leader Patrick Brown and NDP Leader Andrea Horwath on
these and other key issues for local businesses.
Cost of doing business stifling Ontario business
growth: Timmins Chamber report
The rising cost of doing business in Ontario is a
major impediment to small business growth, according to a new report released today by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce in partnership with
the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC).
Entitled Top 3 Obstacles to Small Business Success, the report highlights the underlying challenges that are weighing on small businesses and stifling job creation. Resolving these issues is crucial
to the provincial economy, according to the report,
as small businesses – firms with fewer than 100
employees – employ nearly three million people
in Ontario.
In fact, OCC survey results show that one in 20
businesses in the province expect to close their
doors in the next five years due to rising electricity
prices. In addition, 38 percent will see their bottom
line shrink, with the cost of electricity delaying or
canceling investment in the years to come.
“The rising cost of electricity in Ontario is one of
many issues having a significant impact on Timmins businesses’ ability to grow,” said Kurt Bigeau,
president of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce.
“Businesses are the cornerstone of our economy,
and the Timmins Chamber continues to work diligently with our partners throughout the Chamber
network to press the government on this file. The
need to adequately address energy prices has been
a key part of our advocacy efforts, including our
recently successful efforts in urging the OCC to
make this issue a key priority.”
In addition to the rising cost of doing business,
the report also lists key infrastructure gaps and a
lack of access to skilled workers as the top three
obstacles weighing on small business. According
to a recent OCC survey, 39 percent of employers
have had difficulty filling a job opening over the
past year and a half - an increase of 11 percentage
points since 2014.
To begin to address these issues, the Timmins
Chamber is helping the Ontario Chamber network
to launch Small Business: Too Big to Ignore, a sixmonth campaign promoting the economic impact
of small business and investigating their barriers
to growth.
“The Timmins Chamber is launching this campaign to take a look at how we can mitigate these
many types of burdensome costs,” said Bigeau.
“This will involve engaging both government and
business leaders in a productive conversation to
answer the question ‘what exactly is ailing small
business?’”
As part of this campaign, other chambers of commerce and boards of trade throughout the province will hold consultations with small business
owners in their own communities to identify the
barriers that they face.
“Small businesses are the core of our membership, which is why we’ve decided to undertake
the Small Business: Too Big To Ignore campaign,”
said Allan O’Dette, President and CEO of the
OCC. “The insights gained from the local chamber consultations will inform an upcoming OCC
report to be released during Small Business week
in October 2016. We’re really looking forward to
the feedback.”
The report further explores some of the obstacles
identified in the OCC’s Breaking Barriers: Ontario’s Scale-Up Challenge, as released April 22.
That initial report sought to identify the major
roadblocks preventing Ontario businesses from
expanding and presents recommendations to best
support business owners in taking their ventures
to the next stage of growth.
Based on a survey of over 350 Ontario business
owners, and individual interviews with dozens
more, the report calls for governments to work
with the business community and others to create
the conditions enabling the most promising firms
to grow and expand.
Chief among the recommendations is the suggestion that governments improve businesses’ access
to talent in the short term by creating a scale-up
visa to quicken access to essential international
managerial talent. According to an OCC survey, 63
percent of businesses that are looking to grow face
a talent shortage – a theme that continues in the
north, as Timmins Chamber members regularly
report this issue as one of their largest barriers to
growth.
To position Ontario for long-term success, the
report proposes another five recommendations
to address specific barriers preventing businesses
from growing, which includes gaps in the right
kinds of financing, and lower incentives to growth
offered through public programs.
The report also encourages governments to gain a
better understanding of where current gaps exist in
the Canadian financing landscape.
Other recommendations of the report include:
• Realign public programs and incentives to focus
supports on high-growth firms
• Encourage greater international trade activity
by linking more business support programs to
trade
• Improve access to public and private anchor
customers by leveraging procurement to strategically invest in growing businesses
• Enable accurate measurement and monitoring
of the scale up challenge by ensuring collaboration between Statistics Canada and industry
groups to collect and publicize relevant data
“Supporting the work of innovators and entrepreneurs across the country is integral to Canada’s
future productivity and economic prosperity,” said
Sean Mullin, executive director of the Brookfield
Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship. “Canada and Ontario stand to benefit from focusing efforts on supporting our most promising new firms
and helping them succeed on a global stage.”
gosselinLaw_Layout 1 03/06/2016 11:34 AM Page 1
inside business
JUNE 2016 - 5
Gosselin Law Firm
Professional Corporation
is pleased to welcome
Sarah Stewart
to their team of lawyers.
Born and raised in Timmins, Ontario,
Sarah received her undergraduate degree
in History from Laurentian University. She
joined Gosselin Law Firm in 2011 as a
summer student before deciding to enroll
in law school at the Université de Moncton, in Moncton, New Brunswick. She
graduated from the Juris Doctor program
in June 2015 and returned to Timmins to
complete her articling with Gosselin Law
Firm. Called to the bar earlier this month,
Sarah is excited to be starting her practice
in her hometown.
Ben Gosselin
Gosselin Law Firm is pleased to offer professional bilingual services in the following
areas:
• Family Law
• Criminal Law
• Civil Litigation
• Real Estate Law
• Corporate Law
• Wills & Estates
Mathieu Perron
149 Pine St. So., Timmins, ON
705-531-3131
www.gosselinfirm.ca
6 - JUNE 2016
inside business
Celebrating
the superheroes
of business
With nearly 700 attendees, the 2016 Nova Awards
marked another spectacular evening
for this important annual celebration,
as another sold-out crowd came out to the
McIntyre Arena on May 19 to celebrate
the best of Timmins business.
Here are a handful of snapshots
of this special evening. For a more complete view
of the many memories, please visit the Timmins
Chamber’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/TimminsChamber
The complete list of award recipients is available on Page 7.
inside business
JUNE 2016 - 7
Congratulations
to this year’s recipients!
Coffee Warehouse
Timmins Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai Academy
Narrative Interiors
Moose Cree Group of Companies Limited Partnership
Dabrowski’s Smoked Meats Ltd.
Service
Excellence Award
Marketing Award
Productivity, Innovation &
Diversification Award
Aboriginal Partnership Award
Business of the
Year Award
Awarded to a business that has demonstrated a
commitment to providing top-quality customer
service.
Awarded to a business that has successfully raised
awareness of their products and/or services with a
creative, unique marketing campaign in traditional or
social media.
Awarded to a business that has improved productivity
through the use of an innovative product, technology or
system, or has increased sales either by introducing new
products and/or services, or by expanding into new markets.
Awarded to a business and Aboriginal partners that have
demonstrated excellence in innovation, employment and
relationship building, while driving the sustainability of
Aboriginal businesses and communities.
Awarded to a “best in class” business with 6-20
employees and which had noteworthy milestones,
growth and/or other significant events in 2015.
Awarded to a business that displays
excellence in all Nova Awards
categories.
Timmins & District Humane Society
Dr. Karine Briand, Family Eye Care
Radical Gardens
Logikal Code
Northern Industrial Services Group Inc.
Porcupine Advance Printers
Non-Profit Organization Award
Young Professional Award
New Business Award
Business Contribution to the
Community Award (1-5 Employees)
Business of the Year Award
(21+ Employees)
Lifetime Business
Achievement Award
Awarded to a non-profit organization which is
committed to sustainability and which exemplifies
entrepreneurial spirit.
Awarded to a young professional under the age of 40
who has demonstrated leadership and ability in operating
a business in a management or ownership position.
Awarded to a “best in class” business with 21 or more
employees and which had noteworthy milestones,
growth and/or other significant events in 2015.
Awarded to a private-sector business that has
been in operation for over 20 years and which
has contributed positively to Timmins’ economic
landscape.
(Under 2 Years)
Awarded to a business that has been in operation
(or with new ownership) for up to two years and has
demonstrated growth and success.
Awarded to a business with up to five employees and
which chooses to make Timmins a better place by
committing financial and human resources to support
community goals.
Proud Event Sponsors
Expertech Auto Inc.
Timmins Building Supplies
Business Contribution to the
Community Award
Business Contribution to
the Community Award
Awarded to a business with 6-20 employees and
which chooses to make Timmins a better place by
committing financial and human resources to support
community goals.
Awarded to a business with 21 or more employees
and which chooses to make Timmins a better place by
committing financial and human resources to support
community goals.
(6-20 Employees)
Kidd Operations
President’s Award
(6-20 Employees)
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients
(21+ Employees)
Photos by: David Fong Photography
Friends of the Novas
Allstate Insurance
Best Place
to Work Award
Awarded to a business that has demonstrated a
commitment to fostering a positive work environment
and has proven success in employee satisfaction and
retention.
NEO LASER TAG INC
Business of the Year Award
(1-5 Employees)
Awarded to a “best in class” business with up to five
employees and which had noteworthy milestones,
growth and/or other significant achievements in 2015.
Porcupine Springs
Adrienne Hart Esthetics
Gord’s Rentals
Art Pultz
James Toyota
Science Timmins
Dan Ayotte, PAIB Insurance Inc.
Jessica Jackson, Rogers Communications Inc.
Steinburg & Mahn
Elegant Awards
McCabe Promotional
Super City Cleaning
Emilie Deschêsne, Caisse Populaire de Timmins
McIntyre Coffee Shop
Tap It! Draught Services and Supplies
Enviro Structures Inc.
Morandin’s Dry Cleaners
The UPS Store
George King
Northern Ontario Expo
8 -JUNE
2016 1
EvansBrag_Layout
23/03/2016 3:50 PM Page 1
inside business
Evans, Bragagnolo & Sullivan LLP:
Your Northern Ontario legal professionals, providing
industry‐leading legal counsel with a business‐focused approach.
Corporate Transac­ons
• General Corporate Maers, including Shareholder and Partnership Agreements,
and Incorporaons
• Purchase and Sale of a Business
• Franchising
• Corporate Reorganizaons
• Commercial Insolvency and Restructuring
• Financing and Lending
Commercial Li­ga­on
• Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
• Professional Negligence
• Breach of Contract
• Construcon Liens
Carly Stringer
Associate Lawyer
cstringer@ebslawyers.com
Labour and Employment Law
• Employment Terminaons and Wrongful Dismissal
• Workplace Violence and Harassment Invesgaons
• Employment Agreements and Hiring Procedures
• Policies and Compliance with the Employment Standards Act, Workplace Health
and Safety Act, Labour Relaons Act, and the Human Rights Code
Real Estate
• Purchase and Sale of Commercial and Residenal Properes
• Development
• Commercial Leasing
Colin Keith
Associate Lawyer
ckeith@ebslawyers.com
Assis­ng small businesses, corpora­ons, private individuals,
First Na­ons, chari­es and not‐for‐profit organiza­ons
with complex legal issues.
120 Pine St. South • 705‐264‐1285
www.ebslawyers.com
Amélie Pelle­er
Associate Lawyer
apelle­er@ebslawyers.com
inside business
JUNE 2016 - 9
New Member Profiles
Barry H. Martin P.Eng., MRAIC Consulting
Engineer & Architect
(705) 268-5621
Engineering and Architecture
www.barryhmartin.com
Barry H. Martin is a multidisciplinary architectural
and engineering consulting firm, specializing in
residential, commercial, and industrial design.
the general public, whether in the Far North or
Timmins proper.
We are authorized training partners for the Red
Cross, providing First Aid and CPR and other prevention training services like the babysitters’ course.
All our equipment and mannequins are new and
top of the line. New technologies are here and we
have them!
Canadian Blood Services
(705) 665-0776
Health
www.blood.ca/en
Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit, charitable organization operating at arm’s length from
government. Our mission is to manage Canada’s
blood supply in a safe manner that gains the trust,
commitment and confidence of all Canadians. We
must ensure an adequate supply of blood for all hospital patients. We hold monthly community blood
donor clinics at the St. Dominique Church Hall, 720
Parks Street.
Give life together. Adopt a Blood Donor Clinic in
your community.
Want to engage your employees or members while
impacting the lives of people who live, work and
play in your community and beyond? Your organization has the power to give life by adopting a blood
donor clinic. Hosting a day at your local clinic is
simple and allows you to:
•
Give life: Every blood donation counts. And
it can take multiple donors to save even one
life. It can take up to five blood donors to help
someone undergoing cancer treatment.
•
Increase your profile in the community:
Partnering with us is a great way to enhance
your reputation while meeting your social
responsibility objectives.
•
Celebrate your success: Let your employees,
customers and others know how you are helping to build a stronger, healthier community.
•
Engage your community: Giving life with your
colleagues, friends and community creates a
strong team spirit, boosts morale and gives
people a shared sense of pride.
•
Provide volunteer opportunities: Your staff
will have opportunities to give blood, promote
the clinic, recruit blood donors, or volunteer
at the clinic.
•
Build your business: Research shows Canadians are more likely to have a positive
impression of businesses that visibly support
Canadian Blood Services. According to an
Ipsos Reid study, 78% would be more likely to
purchase products or services from companies
that support blood donation in Canada.
Gibby’s Tavern
(705) 264-3298
Restaurants
Your little neighbourhood tavern. A warm and
comforting atmosphere, with comfortable, clean,
and safe surroundings. Available at Gibby’s: Domestic and imported beers, a variety of liquor, and seven
draft taps.
C-SAFE TECHNOLOGIES Ltd.
(844) 705-SAFE
Consultants/Health, Safety, Security and Fire
www.c-safetechnologies.ca
C-SAFE TECHNOLOGIES Ltd. is headquartered in
Timmins, Ontario. We provide a roll-up-the-sleeves
approach to safety consulting and safety-related
training to small and medium-sized business, and
Published by:
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 985, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 7H6
(705) 360-1900
Fax: (705) 360-1193
www.timminschamber.on.ca
Innovative Mobile Audio and Performance
(705) 365-0495
Automotive Parts and Repairs
www.innovativemobile.ca
Innovative Mobile Audio and Performance offers
quality service and installations of all types including car stereos and remote car starters for all makes
and models. With 15 years’ experience, we work
hard to ensure our installations look, sound and
perform great. Book a consultation today for your
next installation, whatever it may be.
Local Express Insurance
(705) 269-9048
Insurance
www.localexpressinsurance.ca
Located in the Timmins 101 Mall, Local Express
Insurance is pleased to announce the recent opening of our fifth location. With over 35 years of
experience, Sue Gallant and our team will be glad
to quote you on all your personal and commercial
insurance needs.
Mushkegowuk Development Corporation
(705) 268-3594
Aboriginal Organizations
The Mushkegowuk Development Corporation is a
regional economic development corporation with
a mandate to develop, own and operate significant
regional businesses which will benefit the Mushkegowuk Nation and our region’s communities by
generating wealth, while creating employment and
respecting the environment and our traditional
cultural principles and values.
Nancy E. Cooper Law Office
(705) 268-6099
Legal Services
nancy@necooperlaw.com
Nancy E. Cooper is a criminal defence counsel
with more than 25 years of experience as a trial
lawyer. She brings an exceptional level of dedication to clients in a wide range of criminal matters.
Born and raised in Timmins, she graduated from
the University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law
in 1990. True to her Northern values and culture,
Managing Editor: Keitha Robson
Email: krobson@timminschamber.on.ca
Editor: Nick Stewart
Email: policy@timminschamber.on.ca
Advertising Opportunities: Carmen Swartz
Email: info@timminschamber.on.ca
Inside Business is an information package provided to members of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce and buinesses at large. The
positions expressed in by-lined columns are the opinion of the subject editor and do not reflect the position of the Timmins Chmber of
Commerce unless specifically stated. The Timmins Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for statements or claims made by
advertisers. “Inside Business” is published 6 times per year by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce. Issues are published quarterly. Closing
date is the second Friday of the previous month. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the publisher’s written permission.
she began her legal career as an articling student in
Timmins at the firm of Racicot, Bonney in 1990,
eventually becoming a full partner with the firm in
1997. Inspired to provide quality legal services to
all, regardless of income, Nancy acted as Supervisory Duty Counsel with Legal Aid Ontario from
2000 to 2003 and has been on the Provincial Board
of Legal Aid Ontario since 2011. She also serves on
the Board of Directors for the Jubilee Centre and the
Timmins Chamber of Commerce as a member of
its Executive Committee.
Northern Taxi
705-268-6868
Taxi
Northern Taxi is a community-oriented taxi service
provider. As the newest and the fastest-growing taxi
services provider in the Timmins area, Northern
Taxi boasts a newer and cleaner fleet and has been
rated by riders as the fastest and most courteous
taxi in the Timmins area. Our cars are clean, well
maintained and inspected regularly for safety and
comfort. Our fleet is mostly made up of late-model
full-size, air-conditioned sedans, vans and SUVs.
Customers can expect the following high standards
when they ride with Northern Taxi:
•
Clean and tidy taxis
•
Friendly and polite drivers
•
Careful driving
•
Most practical route taken
•
Services we provide include:
•
24-hour service
•
Airport transportation
•
Six passenger vehicles
•
Delivery services
•
Chartered services
•
Long-distance services
•
Cargo services
•
Parcel express service
•
Delivery services
•
Battery boost
•
Car seat/booster seat
•
Advance calls
•
Wake-up calls
•
Home safe service
•
Charge account for businesses
•
Senior discount
Call us for your transportation needs at (705) 2686868 or reach us by email info@indeegoholdings.
com
Photography by Mark and Lynn Clement
(705) 268-5734
Photography and Videography
www.clementphotography.ca
We are local wildlife/landscape photographers with
a passion for exploring and experiencing the wilderness. We live in Timmins. These are our stomping
grounds, and where we create a large portion of our
work.
We offer matted prints fully assembled in numerous
sizes, ready to frame. All materials are acid-free/archival. We also offer framing of our prints. Inquire
for more details.
RCI Equipment Rentals
(705) 363-0630
Industrial Supplies
I currently rent small to medium-sized
equipment. I sell power tools, construction equipment, as well as various consumable and safety products, and I also perform
repairs to small equipment and power tools.
Rental products:
•
Elec. air compressors and air tools
•
Power tools
•
Cordless power tools
•
Hoisting and lifting equipment
•
Pipe fabrication and threading equipment
•
Construction and renovation equipment
•
Survey equipment
•
Welding Equipment
•
Skidsteers and Excavators
•
Consumable Products
•
Nails
•
Screws
•
Concrete fasteners and adhesives
•
Abrasive products
•
Diamond products
•
Blades
•
Safety glasses
•
Gloves
Subway
(705) 268-6404
Restaurants
www.subway.com
Subway is the world’s largest submarine sandwich
chain with more than 39,000 locations around the
world. We are the leading choice for people seeking
quick, nutritious meals that the whole family can
enjoy. We have a passion for delighting customers
by serving delicious, made-to-order sandwiches.
Talbot Surveyors Inc.
(705) 267-8050
General Contractors
www.talbotsurveys.com
Civil Survey Company began surveying as a
one-man operation in 1996 and became a Limited
Company in 2002. We are presently a group of five
employees working full time in supplying technical
surveying services to a wide variety of mines, businesses and engineering companies. Our services
are provided locally and throughout all of Northern
Ontario, including North Bay and Sudbury. We
provide a wide variety of field technical surveying,
from conventional surveying to aerial surveying,
AutoCAD and data management, civil engineering,
as well as office Acad work.
Touch of Heaven
(705) 262-5556
Health
www.touchofheaven4you.com
I have been a Registered Naturotherapist and Holistic Practitioner for 17 years and I love my work. I
enjoy helping people thrive and gain optimal health.
It’s important for me to attempt to meet the specific
needs of each client. My approach integrates energy
(ie. Chakra balancing, Reiki, body memory recall)
into all aspects of the body work I do (i.e. massage,
reflexology and Bowen)
I am a Reiki Master and teacher. Are you looking to
build a career or add this approach to your existing
services? Call or text for more information; more
will be posted on my website.
I welcome new clients with open arms.
10 -JUNE 2016
inside business
Going above and beyond
on group insurance
Noront wins
Best Staff Team
1 15/09/2014
PM Page
1 Communication Contracting Ltd., displays the company’s
Jody Tessier (centre),
operations4:47
manager
at Noront
Congratulations to Mario Morin (left) for winning the the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan’sMOE, chamber_Layout
plaque which they were awarded after having won the Timmins Chamber’s Best Staff Team 2016 draw on March 4.
2016 Edward J. Barilla Memorial Award. This award recognizes Mario’s results as the top advisor in Ontario
Noront also received a gift certificate for team building exercises at NEO Laser Tag. More than 40 local businesses
for sales in his territory size category last Plan year. Mario also won the Shawn Hagerman award for the
nominated their workplaces through email, Facebook and Twitter.
highest premium per marketing postal code in the province. Also pictured: Brett Tanner, Regional Marketing Director, Johnston Group.
M.O.E. COMMERCIAL
ACCOUNTING
NETWORK INC.
• Professional Bookkeeping
• Personal & Business Tax Returns
M.O.E. = Profits
204-670 Airport Road, Timmins
Phone 705-268-4474 • Fax: 705-264-0011
Maurice E. Proulx email: moe@moeaccouting.com
inside business
BookkeepingbySherrill_Sept2015_Layout 1 28/09/2015 3:40 PM Page 1
JUNE 2016 - 11
• complimentary 1‐hour consultation
• reasonable rates
• tax preparation
T. 705‐235‐8186
F. 705‐235‐8106
C. 705‐363‐5325
E. sherrill.1228@gmail.com
Sherrill Smith
owner
A. 102 Bergeron Court
Porcupine, ON
P0N 1K0
Vision:
“Mushkegowuk Development Corporation will
successfully develop, own and operate regional
businesses which will benefit the Mushkegowuk
Nation through the creation of wealth and
employment, while respecting the environment,
our culture and traditional values.”
Inquiries can be directed to:
Albalina Metatawabin
General Manager, Mushkegowuk Development Corporation
Email: ametatawabin@mushkegowuk.ca | (705) 268-3594 ext. 243
inside business
JUNE 2016 - 12
Celebrating
Kidd then…
…and celebrating
Kidd now
The original unveiling of the 10-ton Kidd Mine Monument took place in June 1966 as a testament to Timmins’
future prosperity. From left to right: Richard Mollison, then vice-president of the new metals division of Texas
Gulf; George Wardrope, then Ontario Minister of Mines; James Auld, then Ontario Minister of Tourism and
Development; and William Scott, then president of the Timmins-Porcupine Chamber of Commerce.
The 50-year anniversary of the Kidd Mine monument, located on Chamber grounds, was celebrated June 1,
2016, with a refurbishing and a new plaque commemorating Kidd Operations’ five decades of production.
From left to right: David Yaschyshyn, Manager of Environment and Co-chair of the Kidd Operations’ 50th Anniversary Committee; Kurt Bigeau, President, Timmins Chamber; Timmins Mayor Steve Black.
Serving up
gratitude
Northern Windows &
Doors cuts the ribbon
Hungry Chamber members were treated to hotdogs and sausages at the Annual Member Appreciation
Barbecue, held June 9 at Past Presidents’ Park on Chamber grounds. The event followed the quarterly General
Membership Meeting at the Schumacher Lions Club, which featured an update from Francine Denis of the
Northern Ontario Expo.
Timmins Mayor Steve Black helped to cut the ribbon for the 10-year anniversary and grand re-opening of Timmins Chamber member Northern Windows & Doors, following its relocation to the historical St-Alphonsus Parish building at 88 Father Costello Drive. This family-owned local business prides itself on offering a full range of
interior and exterior renovation products as well as a vast array of outdoor living enclosures and furniture. From
left to right: José Duquette, co-owner; Timmins Mayor Steve Black; Mark Duqette, co-owner; Keitha Robson,
CAO, Timmins Chamber; and Kieran Duquette.