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CHATOCTOBER 2019
208 King Street,
Midland, ON L4R 3L9
www.southerngeorgianbay.ca
Phone: (705) 526-7884
Fax: (705) 526-1744
O R G A N I Z A T I O N O F C H O I C E —
Y O U R # 1 B U S I N E S S L I N K
CHAMBER
October is Small Business Month! Top 10 Reasons to Shop Local
Strengthen your local economy
Reduce climate change impacts
Support community groups
Keep our local community uniqueCreate more good jobs
Encourage local prosperityPut your taxes to good use
Buy what you need, don't buy the hype
Invest in your community
Get better service
2019CHAMBER EVENTS
President:
Peter Kostiw — Superior Shredding
Vice President:
Doug Sagan — Factory Recreation
Secretary/Treasurer:
Joel Rumney — Grant Thornton LLP
Mike Armstrong — Awenda Provincial Park
Graham Lamb — Georgian Bay Islands
National Park
Kevin Mateff — Midland Home Hardware
Building Centre
Kirk McNabb — Boathouse Eatery
John Walker — HGR Graham Partners LLP
2019 BOARD OFDIRECTORS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
October 23Workshop: Social Media Fundamentals
October 24Business After 5 - Bayshore Lanes
November 4OPP Lunch: Frauds and Scams
November 12Business After 5 - Middle Retirement
November 20Workshop: Social Media Influencers
December 12Chamber Christmas Event
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For more information please go to
www.southerngeorgianbay.ca
Heart of Georgian BayP.O. Box 132, Station Main
Midland, L4R 4K6
Representative: Brianne Dubeau
The Heart of Georgian Bay is a Destination
Marketing Organization for the municipalities of
Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay, and Tiny in the
north part of Simcoe County.
WEBSITE CALENDAR
As a Member of the Southern Georgian Bay
Chamber of Commerce, you have free use
of our event calendar.
Submit your events online through our
website www.southerngeorgianbay.ca or
send us an email at [email protected]
with the event details or flyer.
HEALTHY COMPANY CULTURE
705-528-9083 [email protected] www.superiorshredding.ca
Proudly serving customers in Barrie,Midland, Penetanguishene, Orillia,Coldwater and surrounding areas.
A great Business Before 9 event, hosted at Noel's Nest Country Bed &Breakfast - an indoor/ outdoor space in Port McNicoll, and featuring our
guest speaker, Erin from Alta Vista Planning Partners who reminded us aboutthe importance of employee engagement.
Thank you to all who attended!
upcoming workshops
Join us for our Fall line-up of interactive workshops which will focus on thelatest marketing trends to help build your business and forge deeper
connections with new and existing customers.
In this exciting new workshop, we’ll explain how businesses ofany size can take part in a powerful influencer marketingcampaign using paid or unpaid strategies. We’ll give youbehind-the-scenes details about how influencer partnershipsreally work, and teach you how to set up a large or smallpartnership for your brand. You’ll learn about currentinfluencer marketing trends, what to expect when workingwith influencers, and how your business can engage withconsumers in a more creative and authentic way.
Wednesday, November 209:00am to 12:00pmMidland Golf & Country ClubCost: $55 + hst per person
Wednesday, October 239:00am to 12:00pmLa Clé - PenetanguisheneCost: $55 + hst per person Join us for an interactive workshop on Facebookand Instagram best practices, designedspecifically to help small businesses grow. Learnthe do's and don'ts of the two biggest currentsocial channels, and get started on how to usevideo to boost your online presence.
REGISTER
REGISTER
On September 25 we had the first workshopof our fall line-up! "Using Video to Build YourBrand" by Portage Creative. This was a greatsuccess and we would like to thank Cole forthe awesome presentation and to everyonewho attended! Another thank you to our partners inhosting this workshop: The Heart ofGeorgian Bay and Tourism Simcoe County.
Photo courtesy of
705-526-4887
Southern Georgian BayChamber of Commerce
705-526-7884 [email protected]
RSVP Today!
Date: Thursday, October 24Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pmLocation: 205 King StreetMidland, L4R 3L8
Thank you to The Seasons onLittle Lake for Hosting
September's Business After 5!
www.bayshorelanes.ca
Casual Networking | Refreshments Appetizers | Chance to win a prize
Plus a mini member tournament!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Did you know at the YMCA Employment ServiceCentre we offer the following programs?
Employment Supports, Hiring Incentives, Employer & Apprenticeship Signing Bonus
This program is designed to support employers who help the unemployed worker enter or reenter the workforce and maintain employment. Employers may receive financial support foron-the-job training, apprenticeship training, and work experience opportunities.
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
The COJG provides direct financial support for employers - small, medium and largebusinesses to deliver short–term training to existing and new employees.
Youth Job Connection (YJC)
Ontario’s YJC programs can help employers with financial incentives to hire and offset trainingcosts. Youth (15- 29 years old) come to the job ready for the workplace with at least 60 hoursspent in job preparation workshops. Job Coaches provide ongoing support to employers andemployees.
SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS!
Take advantage of this great opportunity! Send your article to the Chamber, today! 150 words max.
They may also include
SERVICES/ PRODUCTS THEBUSINESS OFFERS PICTURES
UPDATES/ CHANGESHAPPENING TO THE
BUSINESS
Email [email protected] or click here
FREE
These segments are completely free to our members and they provideinformation about the business/organization, services you provide, etc. It is a
great way to hear updates on our members and give information to newermembers who may not be familiar with the organization.
334 King St Unit 1, Midland (705) 528-0845 www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca
For a quote please contact:
Erin Fordham
705-327-0313 ext 103
1-888-942-2396
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all candidates Meeting
The Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce is planning theopportunity for businesses and the public to meet the candidatesrunning in this year’s election. On Wednesday, October 2nd at theNorth Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, the Chamber ofCommerce will introduce the candidates and provide them with aforum to introduce themselves, answer the publics’ questions andconcerns, then finish the meeting with closing remarks. The media and the public may submit their questions prior to themeeting at [email protected]. All questions will be reviewed andpre-selected by the Moderator, will be facilitating the meeting onbehalf of the Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday, October 2
6:00 pm North Simcoe Sports
and Recreation Centre
TONIGHT!
resource centre
miss midland
15 WAYS TO INCREASEPRODUCTIVITY AT WORK
CUSTOMER SERVICE: A SYSTEMICAPPROACH TO ENSURING
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Fall Colour Lunch Cruises with Live Music 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 2 Thursday, October 3 Tuesday, October 8
Wednesday, October 9 Thursday, October 10
Thanksgiving Lunch Cruise with Live Music 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Monday October 14
Reservations Required (705) 549-3388
Chamber Programs
Why not set yourself apart as a expert in your field by
writing a short article with tips and advice? We will feature
the article on our website, promote to members and also
include links to your own website and social media.
Showcase your expertise by becoming a feature author!
Do you have a great photo of your business that you could
share with us? Or, perhaps you have an awesome
employee that deserves some recognition? Maybe you
have a memorable story about a customer that needs
telling? We want to hear about it and tell everyone!
We want to brag about you!
We would love to visit your office, storefront or shop
and showcase your products and services with a short
video which will then be promoted on social media. Over
the past 3 months, we have posted many member video
spotlights on Facebook and Instagram with engagement
and reach in the thousands! This is incredible
promotional value. What are you waiting for?
Video Spotlight your Business!
Contact the Chambertoday to take advantageof these free programs!
705 526 7884 [email protected]
This presentation will help to:
Understand the new young workforce | Relate to them | Connect to them and maximize their engagement and effectiveness
Generation W will present specific implications for young workers and the young workforce. How to attract and retainthem; how whole industries or regions can distinguish themselves to attract young workers or halt a youth-outmigration; and what’s for managing a multi-generational workforce.
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