The Chamber Network - Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber
Network
Haliburton Highlands
Chamber of Commerce
5 Bobcaygeon Road
PO Box 147
Minden, Ontario
K0M 2K0
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P: (705) 286-1760
F: (705) 286-6016
T: 1-877-811-6111
Directors:
Bob Nichol
Brad Duckworth
Susan Danilko
Jerry Walker
Peter Brady
Eric Thompson
Molly McInerney
Larry Clarke
Robert Smith (ex-officio)
Mike Jaycock - Highlander of the Year
Staff:
Chamber Manager - Maria Micallef
Administrative Assistant - Kendra Kellett
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Front Cover Banner Photos: Lee Gauthier-Century 21
and Mike Jaycock-Highlander of the Year.
The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce
is celebrating it’s 75th Anniversary representing
businesses in Haliburton County.
BOX 186 • 34 Maple Ave.
Haliburton, Ontario
K0M 1S0
Ph: (705) 467-2435
Fax: (705) 457-3074
e-mail: rselbie@on.aibn.com
OVER 33 YEARS OF SERVICE TO HALIBURTON COUNTY
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the right resources
to help me grow my
business?
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of Commerce is a member of the
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www.haliburtonchamber.com
HHCC Board Members and Staff
Executive:
President - Nick Lawrence
Vice-President - Walter Schretter
Treasurer/Secretary - Audrey Beck
Human Resources - Andy Campbell
Be sure to watch for details and updates via email and on our website calendar.
Chamber of Commerce
THE VOICE OF BUSINESS - Produced for the business owners of the Haliburton Highlands Summer 2010
M2M Discounts
(Member-to-Member)
As a Membership benefit, every Chamber
member has the opportunity to participate
in Member-to-Member Benefits Program.
The newest additions to the M2M program are:
2009 Business & Community Achievement
Awards held March 20, 2010 at Pinestone Resort
and Conference Centre. And the winners are...
Highlander of the Year
Mike Jaycock
Camp Diamond
Suzanne Slater
Tel: 647-286-3816
www.campdiamond.ca
10% off any program (local day camp rate
excluded)
or $200 off family camp registration of 3 or more
participants
Warden’s Award
4 C’s
Not-For-Profit Business
Rail’s End Gallery
& Arts Centre
Large Business Award
Kawartha Dairy
Know Your Home Inspections
Pam Sayne
-10% off thermal imaging services
10% off Staging for sale or rent – CCSP services
(Canadian Certified Staging Professionals)
Tel: 705-454-9384
Pinestone Resort, Conference Centre
& Golf Course
Frank Vismeg
Tel: 705-457-1800
www.pinestone-resort.com
10% Member-to-Member Discount Golf, Food,
Accommodation (not including alcohol)
Sir Sam’s Ski and Summer Resort
Dave Webb, Director of Alpine Programs
Tel: 705-754-2298
www.sirsams.com
Half-price Wednesday’s skiing and
snowboarding & summer biking to Chamber
Members
Please call the office for a complete list of M2M details
Small Business Award
Organic Times
New Business Award
McKecks The Blue Line
New charges appearing on
your merchant statement?
We still have the best rates in town!
When you belong to the Chamber of Commerce you have exclusive access to:
• significant savings
• up-to-date
equipment
• no keyed fee
• easy one-stop
service
• ask about gift cards
• no application fee
• deal with any bank
• online transactions
• n o access fee on
MasterCard
Maria Micallef
705-286-1760
Harold Mann
1-705-313-4845
Young Entrepreneur
Natalie LauderThe Minden River Cone
Customer Service Award
Ridgewood Ford
Youth Award
Kyla Suchovs /
Graeme Lloyd
Business & Community
Achievement Awards
recipients-see
www.haliburtonchamber.com
for more details.
Chamber Members receive 10% off on all Resort fees.
4252 County Road 21, Haliburton, ON KOM 1S0 p 705.457.1800 Res 1.800.461.0357 f 705.457.1783 reservations@pinestone-resort.com www.pinestone-resort.com
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reservations@pinestone-resort.com www.pinestone-resort.com
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message
from the chamber
How to be a
Chamber Member?
Business owners that take pride in the goods and/or services they offer, the Chamber
representation just ads to that status. The HHCC represents over 350 small to medium
businesses in the County of Haliburton.
For less than $15 a month, membership is well worth the dues.
Referral Directory, Health Benefits Program,
TD Merchant Discount Plan, Workshop & Training
Opportunities, Networking and Business Resources
at your fingertips! Call our office now for our
Membership Package! 286-1760
Call the
Chamber
for directory
listing for
businesses in
the County.
New Chamber Members:
Bwana Johns Imports Inc.
Retail – Clothing jewellery, gifts
Tel: 705-457-3078
www.bwanajohns.com
Bill Kulas – Real Estate Sales
Remax Haliburton Highlands
Tel: 705-286-2911 ext 44
www.billkulas.com
Bin N Gone
Construction Debris Bins
Tel: 457-9799
Floyd Hall Limited
Insurance Brokers
Minden Tel: 705-286-1270
Haliburton Tel: 705-457-1732
www.floydhallinsurance.com
Haliburton Highlands Toastmasters
Training and Business Workshops
Tel: 705-454-1591
Hanflo Products
Manufacturing - Plumbing
Tel: 705-455-9751
www.hanflo.com
Hair Emporium Unisex Hairdesigners
Hairdesigners
Tel: 705-457-3008
Higear Landscaping
Landscaping
Tel: 705-754-9988
www.higear.ca
Highland Leisure
Tel: 705-489-3131
www.highlandleisure.ca
Highlands Chiropractic
Chiropractor
Tel: 705-286-1301
www.agdc.wordpress.com
Highland Meats
Retail Butcher Shop
Tel: 705-447-0129
Krown Haliburton
Rust Control & Protection
Tel: 705-457-1033
Moore Propane
Propane Distributer
Tel: 705-385-9111
www.moorepropane.ca
Natasha Moshenko
Chiropodosits, Pedorthist & Foot Care
Specialist
Tel: 705-286-2500 ext 262
Patti Johnson
Certified Natural Health Consultant,
Biofeedback Technician and Esthetician
Tel: 705-457-0819
Parker Pad & Printing Ltd.
Graphic design, printing and copying.
Tel: 705-457-2458
www.parkerpad.com
Red Umbrella Inn Resort
Accomodations
Tel: 1-800-461-0316
www.redumbrellainn.com
Roxden Management Services
Office, Accounting, Management
Tel: 705-457-9783
Silver Maple Motel
Accomodation
Tel: 705-457-2607
www.silvermaplemotel.com
Wilderness Medical Associates Canada
Medical and Wilderness Training
Tel: 455-9797
www.wildmed.ca
Windrich Farm Guest House and
Stables
Luxury accommodations
Tel: 705-286-2985
www.windrichfarm.com
Woodland Vista
Sustainable living retreat
Tel: (705) 457-0111
www.woodlandvista.ca
Yours Outdoors
Outdoor Adventure
Tel: 705-754-3436
www.yoursoutdoors.ca
Haliburton Highland
Business Survey
– Local Initiatives
Program
The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of
Commerce has received funding through the
Haliburton County Development Corporation
to survey local companies, business
associations and government groups over the
next few months.
Our objective is to develop a profile and
contact information for all businesses in
Haliburton County; identify and inventory the
services and support available through local
associations and government, and to provide
information on the Chambers website on
business services and government resources
that support businesses in Haliburton County.
The Chamber will use the contact information
periodically to obtain business input on issues,
opportunities or government initiatives. This
will enable us to represent your interests and
concerns with all levels of government.
The profile information will enable the
Chamber to provide input to government
planning and priorities that support services
for business. We also expect that this may
enable us to identify opportunities and
promote business - business initiatives in
Haliburton County.
The inventory of business associations,
government and related support services
will provide a reference for local business in
determining the appropriate agency to assist
in developing an opportunity or dealing with
an issue. The Chambers expanded website will
provide quick access to this information.
Please take time to meet with our staff this
summer. Your participation will allow us
to better serve you and to represent your
interests at both the Chamber and with local
government.
www.solutionsatwork.info
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Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce Director
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2011
WINTERFEST
Ontario Senior Games
Winterfest 2011, Ontario Senior Games are coming to Haliburton
County February 15-17th. Close to a 1000 participants, coaches and
staff will be here competing and looking for fun. Games events
will be at facilities throughout Haliburton County and this means
business opportunities for everyone. Be a part of what’s shaping
up to be a hot time in the County.
Businesses throughout the Haliburton Highlands know the
purchasing power of our 55+ seniors. Seniors represent the
largest segment of our local population and are an economically
and politically influential group. This demographic offers to local
businesses a knowledgeable market for goods and services, before,
during and after Winterfest 2011.
We are looking for sponsors who wish to tap into this market, or
grow and enhance their current market, and become partners with
Winterfest 2011- Ontario Senior Games. Sponsorship will help
you generate a boost in February business opportunities. It’s also
a perfect opportunity to build the Haliburton County brand image,
with a view to creating return visits in future winter months.
Our sponsorship list is starting to grow and we need your support.
The Winterfest 2011 sponsorship committee is actively seeking
sponsors who would like to proclaim that their business supports
this exciting event in February 2011. For more information regarding our sponsorship opportunities
please contact our games office and talk to Myke Malone, Manager
of Winterfest 2011. The office is next door to Canoe FM. You can
reach Myke at 457-1333 or email him at myke@winterfest2011.com.
He’ll be delighted to help you find the participation that works for
you.
With less than a year to go, the pace is picking up. Committees are
working diligently to ensure that Winterfest 2011 is one of the best
Ontario Senior Games events ever. Hitch your star to this premier
event of the new year. It’s good business and a smart business
decision to join the games as a sponsor.
We plan to send our visitors back home with great memories and
a great impression of Haliburton County. That can mean good
business in the future.
For more information about Winterfest 2011 - Ontario Senior
Games, visit www.winterfest2011.com.
Help Us Reach For The Future
for your hospitals & health care facilities
P.O. Box 1413
P.O. Box 30
Haliburton, ON
Minden, ON
K0M 1S0
K0M 2K0
705-457-1580
705-286-1580
Fax: 705-457-2398
Web: www.hhhs.on.ca/foundation.htm
Email: foundation@hhhs.on.ca
Your Connection...
to the World
Haliburton ATV Association
HATVA is a locally based, not for profit organization
with a membership of more than 800. HATVA
insures private and public land and maintains
about 3,000 kms of trails in the Haliburton
and surrounding area. On our website www.
haliburtonatv.com you will see that we try to hold
a ride or event about every second weekend, not
including long weekends.
As this very popular recreational industry advances into all areas of Ontario,
more and more municipalities are permitting their use of public roads,
enables them access to local business services and products not otherwise
directly available. We thank our elected politians for opening all County
and Municipal roads in Haliburton. Just because the roads are now open
doesn’t mean that residents will necessarily experience an endless stream
of atvs on the roads. The position of HATVA is that the open roads allow
riders to get from one trail to another, to get to local services and to ride
from a residence to trails. By being able to access local businesses, it
encourages them to come to Haliburton County and spend their money in
your businesses.
For example, consider the local motels that have rooms booked by atvers
during the off seasons for the motel, such as spring and fall. The motel is
not busy with snowmobilers, because it is not their season, and they are not
busy with people on summer vacation, because it is not their season. These
folks need to buy fuel, eat at restaurants, buy groceries, shop for clothing
and souvenirs, get service, parts and do maintenance on the atvs. All of this
business strengthens our local economy. HATVA in cooperation with the County of Haliburton is conducting an
economic impact survey and study this year. The County wide survey is
modeled after a similar atv economic impact study done by a US University.
It consists of an on-site retailer/business owner survey, an on-trail rider
survey, a club member/prospect mail out survey and a rider exit survey at
various gas stations, restaurants, accommodators and retail outlets around
Haliburton County.
In addition the surveys are being validated by a graduate of Waterloo
University with an Honours Business degree with an additional Western
University Masters degree in Information Sciences. We believe the findings
will be accurate and will properly quantify the economic impact that atv
recreation has in the County. The survey findings based on sample size will
also be validated in the same way. We anticipate the report being completed
late September 2010 and we will be happy to share the outcome with the
Chamber of Commerce at that time.
You may be interested in the results of a study done by Marshall University,
on the impact of the atv industry in the Hatfield-McCoy trails in West
Virginia. Funding for the survey supported by HCDC
written by: Eric Christensen
705-455-9074
www.haliburtonatv.com email: admin@haliburtonatv.com
Looking for solutions
for coffee services with
quality and great service
for any size business?
TELIZON INC.
P.O Box 627
300-85 Bayfield St.
Barrie, Ontario L4M 4V1
COLIN OKE (Ext. 108)
Voice : 705-725-7654
Toll Free Voice: 1-877-955-1919
Fax: 705-725-7678
Toll Free Fax: 1-877-226-8837
coke@telizon.biz
www.telizon.biz
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Nick Lawrence
Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc.
www.vanhoutte.com
Territory Sales Manager
705-457-0851
nlawrence@vanhoutte.com
HALIBURTON COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
A Community Futures Development Corporation
Need help with financing your Business?
HCDC provides loans to new, existing or expanding businesses.
Looking for funding to provide training for yourself
or your employees?
Funding is available through our Skills Development Fund to assist local
businesses, sole proprietors, business associations and social enterprises with
up to 50% of the cost of training for employees and owners.
Do you have a green business idea?
If you have a Green Business or green business idea, let us know! If you
are interested in learning more contact Cheryl Ripley 705-457-3555 email
cripley@haliburtoncdc.ca
Innovative Haliburton - We Want to Tell the World Your Stories!
Do you have a story of how innovation and creative thinking help make your
business successful in Haliburton County?
The Haliburton Creative Business Incubator is
now accepting applications!
The application package can be found on the HCDC website www.
haliburtoncdc.ca/event2.asp.
Need help starting your own business?
We might be able to help.
The Ontario Self-Employed Benefit (funded by the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities) allows participants to receive their Employment
Insurance Benefits while getting their business up and running. Call 705-457355 for more information.
Do you need Broadband for your Business
The Broadband for Business Program has been created to assist rural and
remote Haliburton County businesses and organizations secure broadband
access. Call 705-457-355 for more information.
Haliburton County
Development Corporation
P.O. Box 210
Haliburton, Ontario
K0M1S0
Tel: 705.457.3555 Fax: 705.457.3398
Email: info@haliburtoncdc.ca
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The Haliburton County
Home Builders
Fairness for the Self-Employed Act
were being laid out. They were very successful in getting a
$400,000 rebate threshold in place for new homes. It was
a wonderful victory but it only applies to primary homes
not cottages. So that means that a cottage unless it is your
primary residence is taxed at the full rate for the full cost. Renovation will be at the full tax rate and certainly this will
be the most difficult problem for our industry.
Consumers need to be very careful hiring a contractor
who does not include HST in their written contract. If they
are not complying with this regulation you need to ask
are they complying with all the other regulations? Cash
deals generally mean that not only is there no tax being
collected or paid but no insurance is in place, no WSIB or
building permit are in effect either. This deal may look good
on the outside but it is not the safest one. We may not like
the tax but it is here and we are expected to obey the laws.
A good source for building requirements can be found on
the home builders’ website www.hchba.ca.
Haliburton County Home Builders Association members
work together to provide affordable quality housing while
protecting the environment. Our contribution to the local
economy is sizeable and exceptional. We are proud of
our commitment to this community. We will continue
to exchange information and experience and encourage
research on materials and techniques in order to provide
better construction services to the people of Haliburton
County. For more information about home building &
renovations or the association please contact Executive
Officer, Aggie Tose, HCHBA at info@hchba.ca or 705-457-2629. www.hchba.ca
Partnered with
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7524 Hwy. #35, Box 34
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info@abeckacctg.com
MP - Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock
In late December, our government was pleased to announce that
This new measure is just the latest in a series of improvements
the Fairness for the Self-Employed Act received Royal Assent. This
the Government has already made to ensure that the EI program
legislation extends Employment Insurance (EI) maternity, parental,
remains fair.
sickness and compassionate care benefits, collectively referred to as
Prior to this, the self-employed had little or no income protection
special benefits, to the self-employed on a voluntary basis. to cope with major life events, such as giving birth, caring for a
These new measures mean that self-employed Canadians will
newborn or newly adopted child, being sick or injured, or caring
not have to choose between their family and their business
for a gravely-ill family member. Through this measure, we are now
responsibilities. We introduced this legislation because we believe
providing self-employed Canadians with greater peace of mind with
that providing access to these benefits is the fair and right thing
respect to their future financial security.
to do. It is good family policy, and it represents one of the most
I am pleased that Bill C-50 has also received Royal Assent. Through
significant enhancements to the EI program in the last decade.
this measure, we are providing, on a temporary basis, additional EI
Self-employed Canadians who choose to take advantage of EI special
regular benefits to long-tenured workers. Long-tenured workers are
benefits will be required to opt into the EI program at least one
individuals who have paid EI premiums for years and made limited
year prior to claiming benefits, and will be responsible for making
use of the program, and who now need additional support while
premium payments for the tax year in which they apply to the
they look for jobs in a recovering economy.
program. Special benefits provided to self-employed individuals will
For more information, visit the following Web site: http://www.
mirror those currently available to salaried employees under the EI
program.
Mark Your
Calendar
!
servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/self_employed_workers.shtml
Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Winterfest 2011 When: Thursday, August 19, 2010, 9:30am Shotgun start Where: Pinestone Resort & Conference Center Cost: $125.00 per golfer ( lunch & prizes). Call 705- 457-1333.
Gord Evans
Chief Executive Officer
Work
Playground
in Central Ontario’s
Robert Smith
Director Economic Development
County of Haliburton
11 Newcastle Street
PO Box 399
Minden, ON
K0M 2K0
Audrey Beck
from Barry Devolin, A message from Barry Devolin MP
The Haliburton County Home Builders is one part of a
3 level association. Locally, provincially and nationally
members’ challenges are the forefront of our efforts.
The residential construction industry is strong in
Ontario. The residential construction industry employs over
334,000 people and contributed over $30 billion to the
province’s economy last year. From furniture and appliance
manufactures to moving companies and paint stores, the
residential construction and renovation industry indirectly
contributes to the economic wellbeing of numerous
related businesses and professions. It is estimated that
each average housing start generates approximately 2.8
person years of direct employment. Therefore, with Ontario
housing starts at 50,370 over 141,000 person years of direct
employment last year.
A healthy residential construction sector is not only
indicative of a sound economy on general; it is also
a precursor of future growth. Economic expansion
traditionally begins with rising housing starts as well as
industrial & commercial development. Thus, in turn leads
to new infrastructure projects and institutional expansion,
providing the necessary foundation for the next generation
of economic activity.
Over the next few years our members and their consumers
will need to adapt to the many changes in our industry.
The first being Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) as it becomes
fully implemented on July 1, 2010. The Home Builders
Association has hosted specific seminars to help
contractors ready themselves for HST. The transmission
period will be the most difficult as everyone learns their
way through. The cutoff date for contracts on new homes
to be exempt from HST was June 18, 2009. That date is
long past but many contractors are only now finding out
the consequences of this rule. The OHBA met many times
with the provincial government as the regulations for HST
message
Tel: 705-454-2418
Fax: 705-454-2422
1-888-428-9778
T: (705)749-3250 x 12
TF: (800) 340-0111
F: (705) 749-3162
E: gevans@wdb.ca
159 King Street, Suite 208
Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8
www.solutionsatwork.info
rsmith@county.haliburton.on.ca
www.haliburtoncounty.ca
866-886-8815
Haliburton County
Business Development
Rick
Johnson
MPP
Here to serve you!
14 Lindsay Street North, Lindsay, ON K9V 1T4
Phone: 705-324-6654 Toll Free: 1-800-424-2490
Fax: 705-324-6938
Email: rjohnson.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
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