Chamber Chatter - The Pas Chamber Of Commerce

Chamber Chatter
The Pas & District Chamber of Commerce
October 2012
Chamber Executive:
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Lonnie Karpick—President
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Ken Kelly—Vice President
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Dion Bird—Treasurer
2012 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year
Board Members:
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Carrie Atkinson
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Suzanne Barbeau-Bracegirdle
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Don Dunnigan
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Kory Dutkiewicz
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Alan Gibb
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Alan McLauchlan
Office Manager:
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Shirley Barbeau
Inside this issue:
CMBSC-Small Business Learning–
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Seminar Series
CMBSC-Small Business week-Seminar
3
Series
WCB SAFE Work
Workshops
4
CPP-Consultant Sheila Butt
5
Citizen of the Year
Business of the Year
Information
6
Industry Workforce Development
7
Chamber Information
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Nominations are now open for the 2012 Citizen of the Year and
Business of the Year awards. Nomination forms are available at
Opasquia Times, CJ1240 , the Visitor Information Centre and
have been emailed to you as an attachment with this October
newsletter.
This years awards dinner and dance will be held at the Kikiwak
Inn. November 30th, 2012. The agenda is as follows. The Pas &
District Chamber of Commerce AGM 5:30pm, Cocktails
6:00pm, Dinner 6:30pm and Awards and dance to follow.
Sound Innovations will provide the tunes to dance the night
away. Tickets for this event are on sale now and can be picked
up at the following locations. Kikiwak Inn, both Shane’s Music
locations, Visitor Information Centre and The Pas & District
Chamber of Commerce office. To book your table of 8 for a
Christmas staff party contact the Chamber office at tpchamber@mailme.ca or call 204-623-7256. Nominations will close
November 16th, 2012 , winner to be announced live of CJ1240
November 21st, 2012.
Small Business Week
October 15th to 19th, 2012
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Updated listings for C/MBSC seminars for October.
If you are interested in attending at our office in The Pas, a bring your own “Bag Lunch” V/C Seminar that will be connected with our Business Development Specialist in Swan River, via video Conference on Wednesday October 17 th , from
12:10 – 12:45pm on the topics listed below.
Rural Entrepreneur assistance
Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) – up to age 39
Business planning support
This will also give you an opportunity to meet with a Business Development Specialist, (BDS) and ask any questions you
might have about MAFRI programs.
CMBSC – SMALL BUSINESS LEARNING – SEMINAR SERIES
We welcome your participation!
Below is the most recent “sign-up” list for upcoming Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre (C/MBSC) Seminars.
Click the seminar title link if you would like a full description of the seminar and bio on the presenter.
We also invite you to check out our Guest Advisor Program at the end of this email!
NOTE: All times are Central Standard Time/Daylight Savings Time. If you are not in Manitoba, adjust accordingly.
PROCEDURE TO REGISTER To register or to cancel your registration for any of the seminars below, please contact
Lori Forbes at Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives in The Pas office at (204) -627-8255 or email at
Lori.Forbes@gov.mb.ca no later than 3 days prior to requested course. October… NEW
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12:00 – 1:15
2:00 – 4:00
1:00 – 3:00
1:00 – 3:00
11:00 – 12:00
1:00 – 4:00
10:00 – 12:00
1:00 – 3:00
11:30 – 1:45
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10:00 – 12:00
12:30 – 3:30
10:00 – 12:00
1:00 – 2:00
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1:00 – 3:00
1:00 – 3:00
1:00 – 5:00
Statistics Canada: Getting to Know Your Market | an Interactive Video Conference
Social Media for Business
Pricing Through the Supply Chain
How to Start a Business in Manitoba
Lunch & Learn: Customer Service 101
Are You Ready to be an Entrepreneur?
Branding Basics
Profit From Your Specialty Food Creation NEW
Lunch & Learn Financial Double Feature: Understanding Your Credit & Top 10 Tips to
Get Ready for Lending
Mind Your Assets!: Managing Your Business Records – Part 1
It Will Never Happen to Me… Not! Protecting Your Business Records – Part 2
Common Business Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Late Lunch Show: What You Need to Know Before You Develop Your Website (for Artist
Entrepreneurs)
Self- Employment Resources for People with Disabilities
How to Buy a Business
Positive Employee Relations
Also Available: Guest Advisor Program Our Guest Advisor Program provides Manitoba entrepreneurs with the opportunity to speak with lawyers, accountants, project managers, E-Business specialists, insurance specialists, human resource specialists and banking professionals who volunteer their time and share their expertise. This free service offers:
confidential, one-on-one consultation over the phone or in person an opportunity to discuss your business situation with
a professional in a neutral location. October...NEW Regional participants are able to access this service through video
conferencing or phone. Spaces are limited. Please contact us at (204) 984-2272 or Toll Free at 1-800-665-2019 for
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1:00 – 3:00
1:00 – 3:00
Accounting Advisor
Legal Advisor
Brian Walker
Joel Dudeck
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Good afternoon,
I would like to invite you to a “drop in” information week in celebration of Small Business Week to the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) office on
the Main Floor at the Provincial Building, the week of October 15th – 19th to stop by
and drop in to see what Canada Manitoba Business Services Centre (C/MBSC) has to
offer “free” of charge.
Listed below are C/MBSC seminars that will be running via video conference during
the times posted. This will be an opportunity to just drop in on a seminar already in
progress to observe how easy it is to participate. You do not need to register for the
seminars as we have already registered and are running them for drop in purpose
only.
October 15
11:00-12:00
Lunch and Learn: Customer Service 101
October 15
1:00-4:00
Are you ready to be an Entrepreneur?
October 16
10:00-12:00
Branding Basics
October 16
1:00-3:00
Profit From Your Specialty Food Creation
October 18
10:00-12:00
Mind Your Assets!: Managing Your Business
Records-Part 1
October 18
12:10-12:45
Meet with the Business Development Specialist
from Swan River through V/C to talk about MAFRI programs
October 17th
This will be presented by MAFRI
October 19
10:00-12:00
Common Business Mistakes And How To Avoid
Them
October 19
1:00-2:00
Late Lunch Show: What You Need to Know Before You Develop Your Website (for Artist Entrepreneurs)
MAFRI is partnering for this event with Town Of The Pas, Community Development
Officer Shawn McKinney and he is putting together a plethora of information that will
be available to anyone interested in starting or already have an existing business.
Shawn is working hard on having business advisors available to you as well during the
week but we will let you know when those advisors and times they will be available are
confirmed.
More information to come...
Thank you,
Lori Forbes
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Extension Coordinator
3rd +Ross Ave.
The Pas, R9A-1M4
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Amendments to the Canada Pension Plan
Every three years, federal, provincial and territorial Finance ministers review the Canada Pension Plan
(CPP) to determine if benefits and/or contribution rates should be changed. They base their recommendations on a number of factors, including whether or not the Plan is meeting the needs of Canadians. Following their review of the CPP in May 2009, the ministers unanimously recommended changes to the CPP to
enhance flexibility and to support both older and younger workers in a fair and affordable way.
The CPP is adapting to better reflect how Canadians choose to live, work and retire. People take many different paths to retirement today, and these changes to the Plan better recognize that retirement is often a
process that occurs in stages, rather than a one-time event. In addition to remaining financially sustainable,
the CPP must also continue to meet the changing needs of Canada’s diverse and aging population and everevolving labour market. These changes are affordable at the current CPP contribution rate.
The amendments to the CPP were introduced in Bill C-51, the Economic Recovery Act (stimulus), which received Royal Assent on December 15, 2009. Stewardship of the CPP is a joint federal-provincial responsibility. Provincial and federal Orders in Council to bring the changes into force are in place. The changes are
being implemented gradually over a six-year period that started in January 2011, with full implementation
in 2016.
The changes to the CPP may affect how and when contributors choose to retire from work and when they
decide to apply for a CPP retirement pension. These decisions will depend on individual circumstances.
Some key considerations include:
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Employment opportunities;
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Other retirement incomes
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Health of contributors and their families; and retirement goals
Insert from the Government of Canada web page, http://www.rhdcc-hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/oas-cpp/legislation/bill_c51/index.shtml
Sheila L. Butt
Consultant with CPP Specialized Mobile Outreach Team will be in
The Pas October 18th, 2012.
Presentation to start at 12:00 noon in the A&W meeting room.
Presentation to last 1 to 1 1/2 hours
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The Pas & District Chamber of Commerce,
CJ 1240 and Opasquia Times
Proud sponsors of
The “2012”
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
“CELEBRATE THE POSITIVES OF THE CITIZENS IN OUR COMMUNITY”
The nominations are open to anybody from The Pas, R.M. of Kelsey or
Opaskwayak Cree Nation; they do not have to be members of the Chamber of
Commerce.
Note: Current members of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are
not eligible. The criteria to win these awards are quite specific and center on
unselfish devotion to the community. These awards are the Chamber’s
highest honour and they will be awarded to the top candidates that meet the
criteria.
WHAT ARE THE JUDGES LOOKING FOR: People who have made
achievements which have affected the betterment of our community.
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CRITERIA: The candidate should actively participate
in several community orientated projects which are beneficial to the
community as a whole. Accomplishments over the candidate’s entire life may be
considered, but emphasis should be given to those achieved within the last
few years.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR CRITERIA: This nominee should demonstrate
excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession. Provide
valuable services by devoting time and energy to improve the business
climate and the quality of life for others in the community. Assist others in
developing and utilizing their full leadership potential in the community
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Boardroom for
Rent
Full day $100.00
1/2 day $75.00
Plus GST
Tradeshow 2013
Contact information
The Tradeshow dates in our area have been set for 2013 and are as follows,
The Pas & District
Chamber of Commerce
Flin Flon, April 25th, 26th and 27th.
Thompson, May 3rd, 4th and 5th
The Pas, May 9th, 10th and 11th.
Surveys have been sent out looking for feedback on how the vendors feel about the
tradeshow. The office has received some very good feedback but still needs more.
If you have not received a survey in the mail or by email please contact the office,
and one will be sent out to you. We asked “Are you planning to attend the Tradeshow in 2013 as a vendor?’ If not, what could we do to entice you to attend? If you
are planning to attend as a vendor, what can we do to make the show better for
you.” Other questions asked are, “what do you think of the booth sizes, how do
you feel about the cost to enter a booth?” How we advertise, show hours and the
reception for vendors are also topics addressed. All feedback is welcome in order to
improve our Tradeshow.
Contact: The Pas & District Chamber of Commerce office at 204-623-7256 or
email: tpchamber@mailme.ca
It’s not to early to be thinking Christmas as most of those in retail have been thinking
about it for months. The Santa Claus Parade is going to be held on December 14th,
start planning. Please email me your logo as this year I am going to make a “Chamber
Christmas” tree for the Festival of Trees, held on December 1st, 2012. Thank You
Newsletter Info
Thank You for the kind response to the “Chamber Chatter “newsletter. If you have
information you would like to share please contact The Pas & District Chamber of
Commerce office. Deadline for submissions for the November “Chamber Chatter” is
October 26th. 2012, 4:00 pm. Cheers! Shirley Barbeau
Box 996
The Pas, MB
R9A 1L1
Phone: 204-623-7256
Fax: 204-623-2589
Email: tpchamber@mailme.ca
Web:
www.thepaschamber.com
Office Hours
Monday To Thursday
12:00 noon
To
4:00 PM
Office Manager:
Shirley Barbeau
Visitor Information Centre Billboard Sign Rental Information
Visitor
Information
Centre
Shop hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Check out the
NEW
Trapper Logo
Items
Visitor Information Centre
Billboard Sign Rental
Information
One side rental
rates are as follows:
One Month $85.00
One Month Non-Profit $80.00
One Week $35.00
One Week Non-Profit $30.00
For bookings or info contact:
Visitor Information Centre
204-623-7268
The Pas & District
Chamber of Commerce
204-623-7256
Email
thepastourism@gmail.com
or
tpchamber@mailme.ca