Ramara Chamber Of Commerce

SUMMER 2014 E-NEWSLETTER
Ramara Chamber
Of Commerce
Welcome to our new and improved E-Newsletter!
This newsletter will contain everything we’ve been up to
and upcoming chamber events.
4th Annual Ramara Classic Car & Boat Show
On Saturday July 12th, 2014 the 4th
Annual Ramara Classic Car & Boat
Show took place at Crates Marina,
Lagoon City—What a success! We
had an incredible turn out at the show
with over 110 vehicles. We had approximately 30 more vehicles than last
years show.
This year, we introduced our very first
Vendor Market. It was an overwhelming success. “Now us wives have
something to do; we can shop!”
We would like to thank our vendors for
their positive spirits and enthusiasm.
Scentsy—Laurie Clark Zammit
Silpada Jewelry—Sandy Cheevers
Ice Cream King Cone—-Jack Bianchi
Pampered Chef—Gayle Maude
Miskers & Wiskers—Melissa Weiser
Stella & Dot—Ellie Skalosky
Lemon Heaven—Charles Ashford
Lickey Paws—Sharon Roy
Soss Int. Inc.—Wes Keen
U Name It—Blaire Stephens
Summer Fresh—Natalie Bryans
KD Cloth—Stephanie Perigoe
Sunshine 89.1fm—Sarah Hewitt
SkyCam Ontario—Brady Kerr
Ramara Quilting Club - Lori Harrington
Farmgate —Bert & Lori Harrington
Brechin & Beyond—Merike Barron
Historical Society—Christina Westcott
Brechin Library—Mary Oliver
Without our sponsors, we couldn’t
have had the amazing show we did.
Our platinum sponsors this year included Jim Wilson Chevrolet, Experience Nissan Orillia, Thor Motors,
Davenport Subaru & Kia & Crates
Lagoon City Marina. Also, a special
thanks to all of our gold, silver, and
bronze sponsors.
Our show attracted roughly 1500-2000
spectators!
We look forward to seeing what next
year brings us—we are growing each
and every year.
Mark your calendar for next years
Ramara Classic Car & Boat Show on
July 11th, 2015!
Car Show Sponsors
We couldn’t have done it without you!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
 Jim Wilson Chevrolet
 Davenport Subaru & Kia
 Thor Motors
 Experience Nissan Orillia
 Crates Lagoon City
 Lant Insurance Brokers
 Bruce Stanton MP Simcoe North
 Xtreme Digital Graphics
 Sunshine 89.1
 Packet & Times
GOLD SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
 Mikes Auto Body & Tyre
 Port of Call Marine Storage
 Orillia Mazda Clearance Center
 Orillia Alignment Centre
 Parry Automotive
 Marabrek Renovations
 Jolly Towing and Storage
 G.H. Stewart Construction Ltd
 Lambert's Motor & Service Centre
 Dufferin Aggregates
 Strachan & Morris Insurance
 Simcoe County Chrysler
 Jolly Automotive Services
 PD Engines
 Joe Watt Trophies
 Bruce Stanton MP Simcoe North
 Century 21 Lakeside Cove
 Knights Inn Harbour Resort
 Garfield Dunlop MPP Simcoe North
 Days Inn Orillia
 Orillia ProNet
 Hugger Covers
 Orillia’s Wine Experience
 Jolly’s Towing
 Brechin Artifacts
 Lambert’s Motors and Service Centre
 Strachan & Morris Insurance
 Midas
 The Water Store
 Kelsey’s
 Brewery Bay
 Point of Mara Resort & Trailer Park
 Innovative Perspectives
 Leatherdale Marine
 Comfort Inn Orillia
 Knights Inn Harbour Resort
 Brechin Foodland
 Georgian Bay Printers
 Brechin Tim-Br Mart
 Brechin & Beyond
 Days Inn Orillia
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Java Joke
Sky Cam Ontario
The Farm Gate
Experience Nissan Orillia
Durham College Employment Services
Port of Call Marina & Storage
Western Trent Golf Club
Orillia Ball Hockey League
Solid Contracting
Knights Inn Harbour Resort
RBC Dominion Securities Inc
Avaia Salon & Spa
Baer Harbour
Askett Printing Services
Classic Hairstylist
Home Hardware Orillia
Marina Del Rey
2014 Big Bike Ramara Riders
What a fabulous job the Ramara Chamber did again
at the Big Bike Ride in May. We raised $1551.50 for
the Heart & Stroke Foundation and had 27 riders on
the “Ramara Riders” bike. Don’t miss out on next
years ride!
2014 All Candidates Meeting
In keeping with the goal of promoting commerce and
community in Ramara Township, the Ramara Chamber of
Commerce is once again holding a series of All
Candidates Meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to
provide a forum for candidates and voters to address
important issues and exchange views and information. A
complete list of candidates and other election information
can be found on the Ramara Township website
www.ramara.ca. Check out the poster to the right for more
details on time and location.
Business Achievement Awards
state of the art, car dealership, serving
as a cornerstone of the downtown Orillia area. In July 2013, owners Kris Thor
and Bob Brown demolished the old
dealership replacing it with a striking
23,000 square-foot structure. Unbelievable!
On Thursday May 15th, 2014 Casino
Rama hosted our Annual General
Meeting in the Anishnaabe Ballroom. It
was a gorgeous setting for our meeting—we cannot thank Casino Rama
enough for their support to our Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations, Georgian Bay Printers on winning the 2014 Customer Service Award. Owners Shirin and Mulla
Husin are always available, patient, and
very accommodating—they go the extra
mile every time! This well deserved
couple has earned the award of Ramara Chamber of Commerce Customer
Service Award, no doubt about it.
Congratulations, Thor Motors Orillia
on winning the 2014 Site Enhancement
Award. It is hard to miss the brand new,
Congratulations, Brechin & Beyond
on winning the 2014 Greatest Impact
on the Community Award. This group of
lovely individuals has one common
goal: to beautify Ramara Township to
make it more enjoyable for residents,
tourists and future residents. All of this
groups hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you Brechin & Beyond
for all of your hard work and dedication.
Congratulations, The Royal Canadian Legion, Brechin Mara Branch 488
on winning the 2014 Community Service Award. Since 1948, the Brechin
Legion has played a huge role strengthening and bonding our community. It is
a place of gathering, a place of friendship, and a gem in downtown Brechin.
Thank you for your many contributions
to our area.
Upcoming
Events
Ramara Chambers
14th Annual Golf Tournament
Business After 5…
Horseshoe Tournament
This month we will be hosting a Business After 5 event!
You don’t want to miss it.
WHERE— Brechin Legion
WHEN— Tuesday August 19th, 2014
TIME—5:00pm—8:00pm
We are looking to have 10 teams of 2 to play a progressive
euchre style tournament. If you are interested in submitting
a team, please contact us at our office!
REMINDER: Even if you are not playing on a team, please
come out and enjoy the evening on the legions patio and
cheer on our teams.!
It’s that time of year again! Where did the summer go? We will be hosting
our 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday September 11th, 2014.
Check your email inboxes for a registration form.
If interested in registering a team or sponsoring a hole at the Golf Tournament, please contact us at
info@ramarachamber.com or 705-484-2141.
New Membership Advantages
PUROLATOR DISCOUNT—Purolator is pleased to offer volume discounts to Chamber Members starting at 25% on Purolator Express
and Purolator Ground suite of services, as well as discounts on additional services.
FIRST DATA—All members are now provided exclusive rates on merchant services; low credit and debit card processing costs, ecommerce tools, mobile payment apps, and an online reporting tool to grow your business. Contact the Chamber to get started today!
Website & Facebook
Our website is constantly being updated. From Membership Directory to Photos of
our events, our website has everything you need!
Please “Like” us on Facebook to keep updated on Chamber events and other local
events around our area! www.facebook.com/ramarachamber