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Newsletter Winter 2014
It’s Time For City Council To
Get Serious About Cost Control
Inside this Issue
Workforce Development a Key Priority ......2
2014 A New Year ..................................4
Move Forward into 2014 with SHIFT ....5
Message from
the President
Status Card Use ..................................7
State of the City Address ....................9
Charla Robinson
The new Chamber website ..............10
After Business Networking ................12
Member Discounts ............................12
2014
AGM &
Chair’s
Dinner
Thursday,
Thursday,
January
January 30th
30th
Best
Best Western
Western PLUS
PLUS
Nor’Wester
Nor’Wester Hotel
Hotel &&
Conference
Conference Centre
Centre
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I
t is budget time at City Hall. Your Chamber of
Commerce will be making a deputation to
Mayor and Council to express the concerns of
business regarding expenses and taxes. We have
recently released a report, prepared by Lakehead
University’s Small Business Consulting Services,
which utilizes information from the city’s financial statements and the BMA Management
Consulting Inc. Municipal Study 2012 to analyze
the state of the city’s finances and forecast property taxes for the next four years. The report
predicts that property taxes will reach alarming
levels if municipal spending continues to
increase at the current rate.
Thunder Bay’s property tax rates are above average in all categories and among the highest in
the province. This is especially true in the multiresidential and industrial tax category where tax
rates are the highest among comparative cities
and significantly above both the Ontario and
Northern Ontario averages. Increases in current
value assessment that will be implemented over
the next four years will further impact taxes
across all tax rate categories.
The report evaluates Thunder Bay against 8
other comparative cities (Kingston, Windsor,
Hamilton, Sudbury, Timmins, North Bay, Kenora,
and Sault Ste Marie) to assess overall financial
performance across a broad range of metrics.
Thunder Bay ranks ninth (last) out of the nine
cities in the aggregate analysis.
The need for cost control is very clear. Despite a
slight decrease in community population, total
operating expenses have increased by an aver-
age of 3.8% per year over the 11-year period
from 2002 to 2012, rising from $346 million to
approximately $505 million and general government costs have nearly doubled over the same
period. In addition, Thunder Bay’s costs are
higher in 20 of 27 expense categories.
The analysis also outlines where the City of
Thunder Bay is over-performing in relation to the
comparator cities. These areas provide examples
that should be emulated across the organization
to improve efficiencies.
What does all this information mean to you, your
home, and your business? The report shows
that unless Council takes immediate serious
action to cut costs, residential taxes will continue to rise by nearly 8% each year. A homeowner whose property taxes were $2,646 in 2013
will pay $3,587 by 2017. Commercial taxes will
also increase by over 5% per year and industrial
taxes will go up by over 8.5% per year.
It is not just the Chamber that is calling on City
Council to be efficient; the City’s own strategic
plan outlines as an objective that “Thunder Bay
will be recognized as a best-run city.” That
objective is further defined by numerous strategic directions including: “11.2 Achieve and sustain a healthy financial position for the City of
Thunder Bay”; and, “11.3 Thunder Bay will be
recognized as a centre of excellence in service
and operational management and delivering services in a fiscally responsible manner”. Despite
publicly declaring these goals in June 2011,
numerous cost-cutting recommendations by
City administration have not been implemented
by Council in favour of retaining the status quo.
Much has been said about a coming economic
boom in mining. In order to maximize the benefits from any new economic activity, our community must be competitive with other locations
to entice businesses and their employees to
locate here. This will require City Council to
make tough decisions to ensure that Thunder
Bay is cost competitive. Steps should be taken in
this budget cycle to reduce non-core business
activities, streamline operations, and become a
more efficient organization. Your Chamber is
ready and willing to assist in this essential repositioning for Thunder Bay’s future.
The consequences of remaining on the current
path are clear; uncorrected, it will continue to
make Thunder Bay one of the most expensive
places in Ontario for residents to live, work, play
and raise families.
To see full report go to www.tbchamber.ca
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Newsletter Winter 2014
Workforce Development
a Key Priority for 2014
2014 Board of Directors
Mission Statement
"To serve the membership by
providing leadership and influencing
effective change for a healthy
business environment.”
Message from
the 2014 Chair
of the Board
ULI WALTHER
2014 Chair of the Board
GRK Fasteners
ED SCHMIDTKE
Immediate Past Chair of the Board
Thunder Bay International Airports Authority
Uli Walther
JEFFREY BUSNIUK
Grant Thornton LLP
BARB COURTE-ELINESKY
Northstar Drilling
DR. BAHRAM DADGOSTAR
Faculty of Business Administration,
Lakehead University
CLAUDE GINGRAS
Bombardier
TIM HENEY
Thunder Bay Port Authority
TIMO HIIBACK
Tbaytel
PETER KIBZEY
Resolute Forest Products
IRENE KOZLOWSKI
Sencia Canada Inc.
MARK MIKULASIK
Weiler, Maloney, Nelson
DIANNE MILLER
Forest Ecosystem Science Co-operative Inc.
JOE MOSES
RBC Royal Bank
JANET NORTHAN
Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute
MILOSZ SKOWRONSKI
Imaginarium Video Production Studio
JIM STADEY
Eat Local: Pizza & Pastry
Your Chamber Staff
Charla Robinson
President
Phone: 624-2620
Hanna Pattyson
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 624-2626
Nancy Milani, CEM, CMP
Show & Event Manager
Phone: 624-2621
Mary Ann Agostino
Financial Coordinator
Phone: 624-2622
Kayla Donaldson
Show & Event Coordinator
Phone: 624-2629
Tony Muzzin
Membership Recruitment
& Development
Phone: 624-2624
Josh Tinkler-Josephi
Policy and Communications
Coordinator
Phone: 624-2625
I
am very pleased to serve as the 2014
Chair of the Board for the Chamber of
Commerce. I have been active in the
Chamber for almost 20 years on the
Education and Quality Management
Committees and have served on the Board
of Directors for the past 7 years. My role as
President & General Manager of GRK
Fasteners/GRK Canada Ltd has provided
me the opportunity to connect with construction and industrial sector leaders from
around the globe and to understand the
importance of skilled labour to both the
local and global economies.
A key area of focus during my term will be
the development of our workforce to meet
the needs of a growing and vibrant economy. The 2014-15 Local Labour Market
Plan released by the North Superior
Workforce Planning Board shows us that
the workforce in Thunder Bay District is
changing. The number of employers has
risen by 4.43 percent indicating that over
330 businesses have opened since 2012. In
addition, the number of owner-operator
businesses has grown by 6.9 percent with
over 200 entrepreneurs starting a business
in the area. This growth in entrepreneurship reflects positively on the work of the
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise,
Thunder Bay CEDC’s Entrepreneur Centre,
and the Northwestern Ontario Innovation
Centre who provide assistance to business
start-ups as well as the financial support
delivered by FedNor and the Northern
Ontario Heritage Fund.
The Local Labour Market Plan also highlights the significant growth of construction, specialty trade contractors, and professional, scientific and technical services as
well as real estate and health care services
employers. Thunder Bay is not unique in
these growth sectors as the demand for
skilled workers across the country continues to rise. The Canadian Chamber of
Commerce has identified the shortage of
skilled labour as the leading economic issue
facing the country, and it will be for years
to come.
Two major trends are creating skills shortages. The first is the aging of the population and the departure of baby boomers
from the workforce. The Conference
Board of Canada’s long-term economic
outlook projects that by 2025, one in five
Canadians will be 65 or older. The second
trend is that jobs are becoming increasingly specialized, which in turn demands
more educated and skilled workers. The
evidence is clear that the rising shortfall of
skilled workers and the growing mismatch between the skills required and
those available has evolved into a skills crisis affecting the Canadian economy.
The Canadian Construction Association
has also been monitoring the future supply of skilled trades. Two conditions exist
as fewer people are entering the skilled
trades as a career and the present workforce is aging – inevitably, we will end up
with fewer skilled trades unless steps are
taken now to address the challenge.
Construction Associations across the
country have established ”Youth
Employment Programs” and ”Try a Trade
Programs” in an effort to promote
Construction and Skilled trades as a
career of choice. These programs exist in
the larger centers for now. The
Construction Association of Thunder Bay
continues to work with our college and
construction related firms to convince
local students to select construction as a
career of choice. Many specialty trades
require training and apprenticeships from
1 to 5 years. This does not make for a
quick and easy fix to a possible skilled
trades shortage.
It is time in the Northwest for all parties
to work together to address the problem.
As Chair of the Board, I look forward to
working with the North Superior
Workforce
Planning
Board,
the
Construction Association of Thunder Bay,
local school boards, and Confederation
College to find solutions to address the
projected skilled trades shortage.
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Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce 3
10th Annual
February 21 - 23, 2014
The Sportsdome - Thunder Bay, ON
“Each year we generate quality leads and it’s a
great start to our selling season.”
Reserve your booth space now
for Lifefest 2014 at The Sportsdome
April 25-26th
Lifefest is a two day expo
health, wellness, fitness,
To register your booth
designed to entertain, inform
nutrition and green living.
tbchamber.ca/lifefestexhibit
and improve the lifestyle
Showcase your business
nancy@tbchamber.ca
of those in our community.
in The Health Hut, Lifestyle
807.624.2621
Appealing to young and
Lane, Family Fair, Pet Park
old – it will be the largest
or Artisan’s Alley.
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Sunday, November 2, 2014
11:30 - 4:30
Valhalla Inn
Sells out early every year.
Now booking for 2014, reserve your space today!
tbchamber.ca/weddingexhibit
(807) 624-2629 | kayla@tbchamber.ca
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Newsletter Winter 2014
2014 A New Year…
Jerry N. Gothard
CFP,CLU,ChFC
Capital Financial
Group
A
nother year has come and gone.
Many of us have had times over
the holidays to reminisce over
how our year has gone. Whether it was
reviewing our accomplishments, being
thankful for our new found health or
remembering those that we have lost.
The holidays are also about new beginnings and setting goals. Whether it is
goals we are setting for our families or
our businesses, employment goals, or
travel. It is also always a good time of
year to review health and dental benefit
coverage’s as well.
Planning to Travel to get out of the
cold?
How much would medical care cost you
if you or your family became injured or
ill during your trip outside Canada? How
expensive would it be if you needed to
cancel your trip or come home early?
How would you pay for these unexpected expenses?
Buying travel health insurance before
you take a trip is one of the best ways to
guard your health and financial wellbeing. But did you know that if you have
group health insurance, you may not
have to buy emergency medical coverage? Some group insurance plans, the
Chambers of Commerce Group
Insurance Plan® for example, provide a
wide range of travel benefits to insured
employees and their family members.
Under Chambers Plan, all Health benefit
options include travel coverage, which
covers the cost of emergency treatment
not covered by your provincial plan
away from home, from hospital rooms
to physician charges to prescription
drugs. It also covers the cost of air fare
changes, the return of an insured’s vehicle, chaperoning minors who must
return home alone, and a bedside visit
by a family member if the injured individual was travelling alone.
The Plan also includes 24-hour telephone support to assist insured’s in finding medical help abroad as well as translation services in all major languages.
Before you take your next trip, check
your group policy for travel coverage.
Have you submitted all of your health
and dental receipt for reimbursement
for 2013?
Many benefit providers have a maximum time frame of one year. If you do
not submit your health and dental
receipts prior to the 12 month deadline
your insurance carrier may not allow
you to submit your benefits for reimbursement therefore they may not reimburse your personal expenses.
Have you submitted you current
salary levels to your benefits provider
to ensure your employees short and
long term disability and life insurance
benefits are current and up to date?
Many employer groups forget to update
their employees current wages and
leave their employees at risk of having a
reduced income at time of claim and
their corporation at risk of liability for
not submitting current salary levels.
Finally, have you made your RRSP contribution?
If you would like to review your existing
benefit coverage’s, please call Capital
Financial Services 807-624-1425 your
Thunder Bay Chambers Plan advisor for
more details about Chambers Plan insurance coverage’s.
We at Capital Financial Services would
like to wish each and every one a Happy
and Healthy New Year!!!
Post-Secondary Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
$500.00
Application Details
1. All applicants must be a student enrolled full time in a program at a postsecondary institution in Thunder Bay and entering their graduating year.
2. Applications for the award should be submitted to the Thunder Bay Chamber
of Commerce by January 31st of each calendar year. Applications are
available from the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce web site or office.
3. Submissions must include the following:
Cover Letter
Completed application form
Current transcript from a post-secondary institution in Thunder Bay
Letters of reference from academic and non-academic sources
4. Financial need is not a consideration.
5. Applicant’s information will be held in the strictest confidence. The names of
the winners will be posted in appropriate Chamber of Commerce media.
6. Completed applications can be forwarded by mail or e-mail to the following
address:
Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce
200 S. Syndicate Avenue, Suite 102
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1C9
Email: chamber@tbchamber.ca
For applications or additional information, please call the Chamber office at (807) 624-2626
or visit the Chamber website – www.tbchamber.ca under Links & Resources.
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Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce 5
Move Forward into 2014 with SHIFT
T
his year SHIFT: Thunder Bay's
Young Professionals Network, has
found its stride as the leading organization representing the voice of young
minded professionals in Thunder Bay.
We have begun to mature as an organization and have continued to fill a niche
in Thunder Bay that had previously been
lacking, which is a home or network for
Young Professionals. We have taken
steps to act as their voice, provide them
the opportunity to experience different
SHIFT in 2013 –
A Message from
our President
Nathan Lawrence
aspects of our community that they
might not otherwise be able to, and give
them the opportunity to learn from each
2nd Bi-Annual
Northwestern
Ontario
Visionary
Awards Gala
SHIFT: Thunder Bay's Young Professionals Network,
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce and the Northwestern Ontario
Chambers of Commerce will be celebrating the successes of 72 individuals,
under the age of 40, at the 2nd Bi-Annual NOVA Awards Gala on
January 18th, 2014 at Valhalla Inn
The Top 20 under 40 will receive a prestigious NOVA award in honour of
their outstanding leadership, community involvement, personal and professional achievements and more. Please join us in celebrating
Northwestern Ontario’s bright young stars at this formal awards ceremony
and dinner, with a Winter Wonderland After Party to commence post event.
Tickets are $80 and available at www.shiftnetwork.ca
or call 807.624.2628 for more information.
Start networking and gain new social & business
contacts while engaging in value added monthly events!
Visit w w w . s h i f t n e t w o r k . c a and keep up to date on
SHIFT’s 2014 Calendar of Events.
Contact info@shiftnetwork.ca or (807) 624.2628 for more information.
Join us on Facebook and become a SHIFTer!
other and other leaders in our community.
Thunder Bay might be a smaller community, distant from the larger communities of southern Ontario, but that has
not stopped our city from being a leader
in our province on a number of fronts.
We are home to Canada's newest law
school, Confederation College; which is
working hard on expanding their campus infrastructure, we have a world-class
hospital & medical research institute,
and the Thunder Bay Chamber of
Commerce has one of the strongest
business memberships in the province.
As a community, we’re not afraid to
punch above our "weight class". For the
past 5 years SHIFT (formerly YPN) has
gone above and beyond in its own way.
It has become a recognized example
across the Province about how young
professionals can come together with a
common voice and engage their network of peers to represent their vision
for their community and to take ownership of its overall success.
I have had the opportunity to be a part
of the SHIFT momentum for the past 4
years. Each year we have seen tremendous support from our members, the
community of Thunder Bay and our
sponsors. Without their help, time and
resources, SHIFT wouldn't be what it is
today. 2013 has been an incredible year
for SHIFT. We hosted 13 Events – all
designed to engage the community's
young professionals, our members, with
the opportunity to experience different
aspects of Thunder Bay. At each of the
events, members build new connections, learn from the experiences of our
community and business leaders, had
their voices heard, and volunteered their
time to support some incredible community organizations and charities. In
addition to our events, SHIFT has taken
great steps this past year to be actively
engaged in community discussions that
will affect our members and their quality of life for years to come. SHIFTs Board
of Directors has expanded to meet the
needs of our growing organization and
to ensure that we continue to focus on
the five pillars of SHIFT: community,
business, personal and professional
development, environment and networking.
Now that 2013 has come to a close,
SHIFT is ramping up for the 2014
Northwestern Ontario Visionary Awards
– the kickoff to the New Year. This biannual event recognizes the exceptional
professionalism, community efforts, talents and community leadership of
young professionals from across the
region. On January 18th 2014, SHIFT
Thunder Bay will celebrate the 72 nominees and award the Top 20 Young
Professionals, Under 40, for their contributions to the region and their communities. The young professionals in our
communities are going to be the leaders, organizational managers and business owners of tomorrow, so it’s important that we, as a community, take steps
to provide them with the opportunities
to thrive. The Northwestern Ontario
Visionary Award winners are examples of
how young professionals can be amazing successes in our communities, and
it’s important that we celebrate these
successes. It will become increasingly
important for the community as a whole
to help develop, engage and support
the up and coming leaders of Thunder
Bay's businesses, organizations and city
council.
As SHIFT continues its work over the
years to come, we look forward to being
actively involved in the discussions
around the future of our community.
We have a lot of great things happening
in Thunder Bay right now, but without
tough choices, hard work and community engagement, those opportunities
can fizzle if not acted upon. As the voice
of young professionals, we challenge
our community leaders to actively listen
and discuss the direction of the community with all age demographics. Young
professionals and the youth of Thunder
Bay are the new and future taxpayers in
our communities. Their desire to call
Thunder Bay their home for the long
haul is something that all community
and business leaders need to take note
of when making decisions that affect our
community. With great ideas, community engagement, smart investments by
both business and the city, and strong
efforts to build a sustainable and equitable community, our organization looks
forward to playing a central role in helping Thunder Bay to be a connected,
strong, healthy and vibrant community.
HRPA’S EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ACT
CONVICTIONS SCOREBOARD
CONVICTIONS
HRPA MEMBERS
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Sometimes being shut out is a good thing.
Between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2012, a total of 1,015 companies and
individuals were convicted under the Ontario Ministry of Labour’s Employment
Standards Act, incurring big fines and public shaming on the ministry website.
Of all individuals named in these cases, none were HRPA members.
HRPA regulates the professional practice of its members who agree to abide by its
Rules of Professional Conduct. For more information on how HRPA-member HR
professionals can help you reduce your workplace legal and compliance risks,
please visit www.hrpa.ca/ESATBay.
HR Information Service is a service of the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA)—Canada’s HR thought leader with more than 20,000
members in 28 chapters across Ontario. HRPA connects its membership to an unmatched range of HR information resources, events, professional
development and networking opportunities and annually hosts Canada’s largest HR conference. In Ontario, HRPA issues the Certified Human
Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, the national standard for excellence in human resources management and the Senior Human Resources
Professional (SHRP) designation, reserved for high-impact HR leaders. www.hrpa.ca
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Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce 7
2014 AGM & Chair’s Dinner
Thursday, January 30th
Best Western PLUS Nor’Wester Hotel & Conference Centre
Keynote Speaker
The Honourable Bob Rae
“The Challenges and Opportunities ahead for Canada”
To view Mr. Rae’s full bio visit www.tbchamber.ca/agm
Rates
Chamber Member $65 +HST
General Admission $80 +HST
Tables of 8 are available
Presented by:
Agenda
5:00 pm Annual General Meeting (Amethyst room)
5:30 pm Symposium (Kaministiquia room)
6:00 pm Chair’s Dinner & Keynote Speaker
Supported by:
Online Registration www.tbchamber.ca/agm
No cancellations one week prior to the event, name changes only. Payment must be received with registration. Please notify of any special dietary requirements. HST# R108108291. For more information call (807) 624-2626.
Business encouraged to make
status card use a positive experience
for aboriginal customers
Need integrated solutions for your
local challenges? Just ask Golder.
For over 50 years, Golder Associates has been providing integrated consulting, design and
construction solutions to private and public sector clients throughout Northern Ontario
and around the world. With over 180 offices globally, including our newest location in
Thunder Bay, Golder provides project stakeholders with the information to tackle
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Engineering Earth’s Development, Preserving Earth’s Integrity.
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The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is distributing decals that present
a positive message for customers who use Status Cards. The Chamber’s
Aboriginal Opportunities Committee has prepared a “Status Cards
Welcome” decal for display by businesses across the city.
“The Aboriginal community makes a significant contribution to the Thunder
Bay economy.” says Joe Moses, Chair of the Chamber’s Aboriginal
Opportunities Committee. “It is important to ensure that Aboriginal customers recognize local businesses as an accepting and inclusive place to
make their purchases. By displaying this decal, the business is showing
Aboriginal customers that their patronage is appreciated and that staff has
been trained in proper handling of status card transactions.”
A recent study by Thunder Bay Ventures estimates that the contribution of
the Aboriginal workforce to Thunder Bay’s GDP is in the range of $254.38
million to $383.33 million per year.
“Status Cards Welcome” decals are available for pick up from the Chamber
office.
SAVING energy makes sense
—business sense.
www.tbhydro.saveonenergy.ca
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Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce 9
State of the City Address
with Mayor Keith Hobbs
The DaVinci Centre
Wednesday, February 5th, 2014
Go to tbchamber.ca/stateofthecity to register
Registration and Breakfast: 7:30 am
Presentation: 8:15 am
Early Bird Rate (until January 27th)
Member Admission: $25.00
Non-Member Admission: $37.00
General Rate
Member Admission: $28.00
Non-Member Admission: $45.00
Have an iOS device?
Download the Chamber
app today!
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Newsletter Winter 2014
Chamber of Commerce
Launches New Website
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce launched its new website at the
January 15th After Business event hosted by the Victoria Inn Hotel and
Convention Centre. The launch of the new site at www.tbchamber.ca is part of
the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability of information for its members.
Along with a more contemporary design, changes have been made to the site’s
navigation to help make it easier to find content. Highlights of the redesign
include a responsive layout that allows for seamless interaction on all devices,
including mobile and tablet, image sliders at the top and bottom of the home
page that showcase Chamber events and services and easy access to the membership directory.
In addition, the website focuses on the Chamber’s four pillars of service:
Advocacy, Professional Development, Communication, and Networking. The
new design means that Chamber members can now benefit from better online
content that is easier to navigate and share with others.
Visit the new Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce website at
www.tbchamber.ca and post your feedback on our Facebook page.
LOOK WHO'S JOINED THE CHAMBER!
September 2013 New Member
Allure Medi-Spa
The Barber Shop
Superior Laser
Antiques On Victoria
North West Hydraulics
Mobilinque (2315478 Ont Ltd)
Freight Managers Inc
Beauticontrol
Essentia Home Health Care
Laura Myers Photography
AV Terrace Bay
It Works! Global
Thunder Bay Accounting
807area.ca
Staples Advantage
October 2013 New Members
Reliance Home Comfort
One Man's Treasure
Uniforms Plus
Thunder Bay Golf Classic
Femme Fatale Pole Fitness Studio
Timeless Shoe Repair
Scentsy
Target Pharmacy T-3507
November 2013 new members
Cindy Loohoo's Gourmet Eats
GTY Human Resources Consulting
City Wide Sound
Trillium Tire
Bling & Bang Interior Decorating & Renos
Bob's Woodburners
Cando
JOB Training & Development
Desjardins Financial Security
Scissor Me Timbers Salon & Beauty
Ledgers (Thunder Bay)
Bain Smith Business Solutions
NextBridge Infrastructure
Superior Survey Inc.
Northern Policy Institute
December 2013 new members
Infinity Property Services
Your Choice Wellness
A + W Memorial Avenue
A + W Arthur Street
Private Air
Carlson Wagonlit Stewart Travel
Cargo North
North Star Air Ltd
Accutel Inc
Presented by
Saturday, April 5th
Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
Do you know a Chamber Member that stands out
in any of the following categories?
Business Excellence - Small
(1 - 6 employees)
Business Excellence - Medium
Business Excellence - Large
(7 - 25 employees)
(26+ employees)
New Business Excellence
Not for Profit Excellence
Quality of Life
Customer Service
Strategic Leadership in Diversity
Environmental Stewardship
Strategic Partnership
Looking Good
Tourism Partner
Nominate a deserving business by February 28th.
www.tbchamber.ca/awards
More info. and full category descriptions can also be found on our website.
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Member
Discounts
Some new additions to the Member to Member Discounts
David’s Tea
Chamber Members will be happy to know that David's Tea is offering a
special discount on corporate or special event orders over $500.
Contact David's Tea in Intercity Mall at d.lewis@davidstea.com or
call 807-623-0868 for more information on gifting possibilities.
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Lunch
&
Learn
seminar series
12 Noon - 1:30pm at Mary J.L Black Library, 901 Edward St. S
Cost per person: $35 + HST (Members) / $45 + HST (Non-Members)
Immunotec
Immunotec is offering all Chamber Members 20% off services, please contact Roger
Patola at 807-475-9371 or 1-800-405-8233
or rogerpatola@hotmail.com.
Check out the other Member organizations offering deals for members:
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ABC Embroidery
Alan Dickson Photography
Allstate
AVIS Car & Truck Rental
BrokerLink
Celebrations by George's
Central Car Wash Lube & Detail
Comfort Inn
Crock-N-Dial
David's Tea
DeBruin's Greenhouses
Dulux Paints (formerly Color Your World)
Dusty's Car Care
Drivewise
Driving Miss Daisy
Dougall Media
Edgewater Resort & Water Park Hotel &
Conference Center
Electric Serge
Enterprise Rent A Car
Encase
Esso Imperial Oil - Fleet Program
The Giant 105.3
Great Expectation Marketing
Grower Direct
Hilldale Gardens Retirement Living
Innovated Solutions
Isagenix
Joe's Auto Service
Jones & Associates
J&W Confectionary
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Kim's Custom Engraving & Gifts
Legacy Performing Arts Company
Magic 99.9
Matt Carr Repair
Maverick Entertainment Group Inc.
MPG Solutions
National Car Rental
Northern Turf Equipment
Nutrition Corner & Country Store
Payroll Xpress
Recreation World RV
Roger Patola – Immunotec
Safety Net Security
Shout! Media
Smith's RV Centre
Superior Coatings
Superior Outdoors / The Walleye
TBayIT
Tbaytel
Teleco
The Funny Paper
Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Thunder Bay Insurance
Thunder Bay Media Distributors
Unveiled Bridal Boutique
The Walleye / Superior Outdoors
Waterfront Winery & Brewhouse
Whitefish Lake Resort Ltd.
Wilson's Business Solutions
Youngs Insurance Brokers Inc.
Tuesday, February 11
Cash Flow and Budget Preparation
Presented by BDO
Tuesday, March 11
TBA
Presented by TBA
Tuesday, April 8
Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring Employees
Presented by Mary Catherine Chambers, Buset & Partners LLP
Tuesday, May 13
Customer Service Excellence
Presented by YES Employment
Visit www.tbchamber.ca/discounts for details.
After Business Calendar 2014
January 15 – Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
February 19 – Bight Restaurant & Bar
March 19 – Shaw Communications
Co-hosted by TownePlace Suites Marriot
April 16 – Gargoyles Grille & Ale
May 21 – Thunder Bay Country Market
June 18 – Performance Kia
September 24 – Valhalla Inn – in conjunction
with Prosperity Northwest
October 22 – Tbaytel
November 19 – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
to view these events and more visit w w w. t b c h a m b e r. ca / ca l e n d a r