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A TIMMINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLICATION
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is
pleased that three of its many volunteers were
recognized by the provincial government for
their volunteer efforts at the Ministry of
Citizenship and Immigration Volunteer
Service Awards held at the Days Inn on May
15.
“Like many non-profit organizations in
Timmins, volunteers are the lifeblood that
bring many of our programs and services to
fruition,” explained Keitha Robson, general
manager of the Timmins Chamber of
Commerce. “It is only through the collective
energy and support of our volunteers that the
Timmins Chamber of Commerce is able to
support the business community in Timmins
through
advocacy,
education
and
networking.”
Three members of the 21 person Timmins
Chamber Board of Directors were recognized
as celebrating specific milestones.
Larry Lalonde, a retiring Board member,
was recognized for 10 years of service with the
Chamber board. He has served as treasurer
and executive committee member as well as
on numerous committees in the community
representing the Chamber such as the
Timmins Athletics Track Complex.
Tori Hanson, a retiring Board member, also
received her five-year service pin. Hanson
served the Chamber Board, numerous
committees and notably loaned her talents as
the co-chair of the Timmins Regional
Economic Outlook in 2006.
Marilyn Wood, the incoming Chamber
president for 2007-08, was recognized for five
years of service to the organization. Marilyn is
credited for guiding the policy development
mandate of the Chamber Board during her
tenure and representing the needs of the
membership through her role with the Small
Business Agency of Ontario.
“It is because of the efforts of these
volunteers, and many others, that the
Timmins Chamber of Commerce is
recognized as a leader,” said Robson.
“They may not be paid staff but they work
just as hard to ensure that we take care of
business in Timmins. We sometimes forget to
say thank you to those who give of their
volunteer time in our community. I am
pleased that this event has given us a chance
to do that with at least a few of the champions
of our organization.”
Larry Lalonde, left , Tori Hanson, centre, and Marilyn Wood,
right, were honoured at the Ministry of Citizenship and
Immigration Awards for their years of volunteer service to
the Chamber of Commerce.
Program shows value of bogus bill vigilance
After a man was able to pass $3 million
worth of fake bills in the Windsor area in
2001, the Bank of Canada decided to get
serious about cracking down on counterfeit
bank notes. The Bank has since introduced
enhanced security features on its Birds of
Canada and Canadian Journey series’ of
notes, making them impossible to replicate.
These new measures, combined with an
aggressive education campaign by the Bank of
Canada and law enforcement, have led to a
steady decrease in counterfeiting since 2004,
according to Marie Terrien of the Bank of
Canada. Terrien was in Timmins in early June,
making a presentation to area retailers
concerning the new security features and
ways to detect counterfeit notes. The
information session was organized by the
Chamber of Commerce.”
Terrien said it is important that employees
do a brief check of the security features on a
note before accepting it. Doing so will make it
impossible for a counterfeit bill to be passed.
“If every business in a particular area checks
for counterfeit notes, it sends a strong message
to the counterfeiters,” said Terrien. “They
won’t even attempt to pass a bill knowing
they will be caught.
To learn more about security features on
Canadian bank notes, retailers can visit the
Bank of Canada’s website: www.bankofcanada.ca.
The following are some of the questions
retailers frequently ask about counterfeit
money:
Q. How can I tell if a bank note is real?
All genuine bank notes have several
security features that you can check quickly
and easily. The Bank of Canada recommends
that you verify two or three security features.
If you’re still not sure about a particular note,
then check more features.
Q. What should I do if I have a counterfeit note?
If you detect a counterfeit note, retain the
note if possible, record details of the note,
contact the nearest police force or Royal
Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for
confirmation, and provide them with the
information on the person who gave you the
note.
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Running your own business can be
overwhelming at the best of times. Now,
imagine if you are new to the game.
The Canadian Youth Business
Foundation (CYBF) aims to help young
entrepreneurs during the critical business
start-up period. The CYBF is a national
volunteer-based
not-for-profit
organization that invests in aspiring
young Canadian entrepreneurs, aged
18-34, by empowering them through
mentoring, start-up financing and
valuable business resources.
The CYBF mentors are looking for
experienced individuals in the Timmins
area who are willing to share their
professional knowledge and business
expertise with a young entrepreneur who
has received CYBF financing. CYBF is
looking for experienced entrepreneurs
and/or business professionals with a solid
reputation and strong business acumen
to mentor its young entrepreneurs.
“The mentorship program has proven
successful in ensuring that youth succeed
in business,” said Paul Dandavino,
business advisor for the Timmins
Business Enterprise Centre. “Not only
does it provide the entrepreneur with a
business coach, but it also provides them
with wisdom, experience, and planning
skills that alleviate the failure of new
ventures.”
Dandavino pointed out that this can
be a very rewarding experience for
someone who wants to give back to the
community and can support the
challenges of new entrepreneurial
experiences.
To ensure the success of this mentoring
relationship, CYBF provides all mentors
with training, relevant tools and ongoing
support.
For more information about the
program, entrepreneurs can contact
Dandavino
at
360-2657,
or
[email protected].
Province recognizes Chamber volunteers
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Chamber incoming President Marilyn Wood (left) and outgoing Second Vice-President Mary-Lou Pollon, along with Chamber
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Chamber tax rate initiative
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BUSINESS
D I R E C T O RY
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce has
received provincial recognition for its
successful efforts to reduce the commercial
property tax burden in the municipality. The
Chamber’s campaign to reduce commercial
tax rates was one of two initiatives from local
chambers of commerce in Ontario to receive
an advocacy award at the Ontario Chamber
of Commerce Annual General Meeting in
London in May.
“By successfully advocating for reduced
commercial tax rates, the Timmins Chamber
has invested in business development and
job creation in the community,” explained
Len Crispino, President & CEO of the
Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
Marilyn Wood, incoming president,
Mary-Lou Pollon, second vice president, and
Keitha Robson, general manager of the
Timmins Chamber of Commerce, were on
hand to receive the award.
For several years the Timmins Chamber
has been encouraging city council to reduce
the relative tax burden on commercial
property taxpayers. Until recently,
commerical ratepayers were paying roughly
half and Timmins was not competitive with
other jurisdictions in Ontario in terms of
commercial tax rates. The 2006 decision by
city council to reduce the commercial tax
rates was in line with recommendations by
the Timmins Chamber.
Following are some of the reasons the
Timmins Chamber initiative was chosen for
the Advocacy Award:
• The campaign brought significant
positive results to the business community.
• The campaign succeeded in achieving
lower commercial tax rates of 13 per cent.
• The lower tax rates will result in savings of
$1.2 million dollars to business and will
result in improved business development
and job creation.
• The campaign successfully raised the
Chamber’s profile in the community and has
contributed to a 10 per cent increase in
membership.
The Chamber dedicated the award in
memory of Ross Troop, former City Treasurer
who passed after a fight with cancer.
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FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Eclipse Financial on members’
Group Insurance Plan
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce
is pleased to announce that Eclipse
Financial is the new Chamber of
Commerce Group Insurance Provider.
Marc Brazeau of Eclipse Financial
answers some of the frequently asked
questions about the coverage.
1. Who is eligible?
Any person with a valid Chamber
membership can elect to purchase this
valuable group insurance plan.
2. Why is this plan beneficial for the
members of Chamber?
Since any person from any industry
can buy into the coverage plus cannot
be refused renewal coverage, it gives
them the buying power of a large
national group plan.
3. Are there pre-existing medical/dental conditions or habits (such as
smoking) that alter insurance coverage?
The coverage is subject to underwriting requirements (size of that particular employer, smaller size may have
some limits on the plan). That is why
as a Chamber plan representative we
assist each employer finding the best
fit for their needs.
4. If you find it necessary to use your
insurance, is there proof of world
wide coverage?
Yes there is comprehensive worldwide
coverage for emergency health issues
when traveling abroad… call us for
complete details.
5. Can this coverage be personalized
to accommodate the varying needs of
our membership?
Yes, each employer can tailor their
plan design wide variety of coverage
needs.
6. Is there a premium? If yes, how
much is it?
The premium is largely based on coverage design, employee age, gender
and size of the employer.
7. Is pre-authorization of services
required?
No, pre-authorization of services is not
required but we do encourage the
members to inquire about the extent
of the coverage when a claim above
$300.00 is contemplated.
8. Is there full dental and medical
coverage, Co-payments (out of pocket
amounts) or re-imbursement options
when paying for services?
The plan design will vary from what
the employer purchases. Therefore, a
co-payment may exist in order for the
employer to meet a budgetary requirement.
9. Do I get a choice of doctors or are
there doctors provided under the
plan?
Doctors are covered under OHIP in
Ontario thus a choice of the employee.
In an out-of-country emergency situation, you still have a choice of doctor
as long as they are qualified and agree
to the typical fee structure of their
region of practice.
10. Can I combine this coverage with
any already existing coverage?
Yes this Chamber plan will co-ordinated with other plans in effect for an
employee
11. Is there a pamphlet that will
explain the insurance coverage in
details? What happens if I need more
information or adjustment?
The best approach would be for an
employer to call us at 705.267.1234 for
complete details.
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Q. How does the Bank of Canada handle counterfeiting?
The Bank of Canada has established a
currency education program to assist
Canadians in identifying genuine bank
notes. The Bank monitors counterfeiting levels and works closely with law enforcement
agencies and financial institutions to ensure
Job Fair
A representative from Xstrata Copper fields questions at a the Connections Job Fair held May 14 at the Days Inn. The Chamber of
Commerce partnered with Northern College, College Boreal, the Far Northeast Training Board, The Venture Centre and the Cochrane
District Social Services Administration Board to unite employers and prospective employees.
Wasaya marks milestone
From left to right, Steve Kidd, chair, Northeastern Ontario Chamber of Commerce; Bruce Cowan, Timmins Chamber executive board
member; City Councillor Mike Doody; Timmins Chamber Manager Keitha Robson; Cheryl St-Amour, director of business development
and retention, Timmins Economic Development Corporation join in the celebration of Wasaya Airlines anniversary.
the authenticity of notes in circulation. Also,
the Bank periodically changes the design
and security features of bank notes.
Q. Which note is counterfeited most
often?
It varies from year to year. For this reason,
the Bank of Canada recommends that cash
handlers routinely verify the security
features on all denominations of bank notes.
Q. How serious a problem is
counterfeiting?
The number of counterfeit notes in
Canada is only a small fraction of one per
cent of the number of genuine bank notes in
circulation.
Q. Why does the Bank of Canada not
offer reimbursement for a counterfeit
note?
Like other central banks, the Bank of
Canada does not offer reimbursement for
counterfeit notes because this could
encourage counterfeiting for the purpose of
reimbursement. It would be difficult for the
Bank to differentiate between an innocent
recipient and one who is trying to defraud
the Bank. The Bank of Canada’s legal
obligation to honour bank notes extends
only to notes issued by the Bank of Canada.
The Bank has no legal obligation to honour
counterfeit notes.
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Member of the Month for June
2006-2007 Chamber President, Ken Petersen (left) and Esko Vainio (right), Chamber Marketing Committee Chair
congratulate Ron Short (centre) of Advanced Security & Investigation Services on being chosen as the June 2007
Chamber Member of the Month.
N. Lacroix Heating & Plumbing Ltd. Owner Pete Lacroix says hard work and sacrifice has enabled the business to thrive for 60
years.
Family business still sparkling at diamond anniversary
Member of the Month for July
2006-2007 Chamber President, Ken Petersen (left) and Esko Vainio (right), Chamber Marketing Committee Chair
congratulate John Becvar (centre), community manager for Scotiabank, on being chosen as the July 2007
Chamber Member of the Month.
When Noel Lacroix opened Lacroix
Plumbing in 1947, it was a one-person
operation. Now, 60 years later, the business
employs 23 people and is headed up by Noel
Lacroix’s grandson – Pete Lacroix.
N. Lacroix Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
celebrated its 60th anniversary in mid June by
hosting a barbeque open to the entire
community.
“It’s a big thing to be around for 60 years,”
said Pete Lacroix.
“Not many companies get that far. It’s very
nice
to
know
that
we’ve
lasted, and that the family name is still on the
business.”
Pete Lacroix purchased the family business
from his father and uncles in 2000. His
involvement in the operation extends back 27
years, however. He started working for his
grandfather during the summers as a
teenager. He eventually received his
engineering training and came to work
year-round with his grandfather, father and
uncles.
So, why has the business thrived for more
than half a century?
“Over the years we’ve worked really hard,”
said Pete Lacroix.
“This is not a job where you work eight
hours a day.”
With that kind of work ethic, you can
expect Lacroix Plumbing to remain an
important part of the Timmins business
landscape for years to come.
We’re One Of You
At Community First, we’re not just
another financial institution; we’re
a local business just like you.
For more than half a century, we’ve built our company’s
foundation on a dedication to our members, and a profound
understanding of the local marketplace. As a business, you need a
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you also need an institution that understands the unique
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Contact Matt Duquette, Branch Manager
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The Chamber of Commerce contributed to the greening of Timmins on June 9th by hosting its annual Arbour Day event. Marilyn
Wood, incoming chamber president (second from left), and Tammy Wallace, policy and communications co-ordinator (far right)
were on hand for the festivities.
Grass roots initiative logs success
The City of Timmins is greener thanks to
the efforts of the Timmins Chamber of
Commerce. In an effort to promote the
greening of the city, the Chamberhosted its
41st annual Arbour Day on June 9.
Residents were encouraged to drop by the
Chamber building and receive their
complimentary White Pine and Jack Pine
seedlings, donated by Millson Forestry
Services. Approximately 2,000 seedlings were
given away.
“Arbour Day is a grass roots initiative of the
Chamber of Commerce to green our
community,” explained President Ken
Petersen.
“The Chamber is pleased to team with
Millson Forestry Services to provide White
Spruce seedlings free of charge to
residents of Timmins. This is a 40 year
tradition of the business community giving
back to the City through the encouragement
of residents to plant trees.”
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New member profiles
Driveway Man
Vertical Construction
Lake Shore Gold Corp.
Vision-X Design Studios
General Contractors
This is Driveway Man’s second summer in
business. When the business first started, it
focused on sealing asphalt and interlocking
brick surfaces. It has since expanded into
parking lot markings such as line painting for
commercial and private lots. During the
winter months, Driveway Man provides snow
plowing services. Future plans are to slowly
grow the business year after year by securing
more residential and commercial contracts.
General Contractors
Vertical Construction Services Inc. is a general
contracting and property management
company specializing in the communications
industry. It has many years of experience
constructing communications towers and civil
work. Vertical Construction offers complete
building maintenance solutions as well as
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and
electrical systems.
Liberty Mines
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Mining Companies
Liberty Mines Inc. is Canada’s fifth nickel
producer with operations and projects in
Timmins. With its expertise in mining, finance,
and project development, together with its
highly skilled and dedicated staff, Liberty
Mines is confident that it is well positioned to
grow in value as its creates and pursues new
opportunities. As a new company, Liberty is
excited about the opportunities its newest
initiatives will provide for improving its cost
structure and competitive profile in the
industry. The current and longer-term base
metal prices offer tremendous opportunities
for substantial returns on investments.
Education
National ATV Schools was started by an
individual with a strong background in
training and public safety. A former O.P.P.
officer, Julien Comtois’ background in law
enforcement, specializing in traffic and marine
as well as in-service training, is a certified ATV
instructor with the O.P.P. and with the Canada
Safety Council. National ATV Schools offer
accredited seminars to the insurance industry
and professional ATV training to the business
community to address due diligence
requirements under the Occupational Heath
and Safety Act as well as to the general public.
Partnerships have been formed with injury
prevention
organizations,
community
colleges as well as municipalities examining
ATV By-Laws for their communities. Bookings
or
questions
can
be
sent
to
[email protected] or call Julien at
363-6010.
Mining Companies
Lake Shore is a mineral exploration company
exploring properties with prospects for
hosting gold deposits. The company is
currently active in Eastern Canada and holds a
number of mineral resource properties in
Ontario, including the Timmins West and
Vogel/Schumacher projects, either directly or
through option agreements. In February
2007, Lake Shore announced its agreement to
acquire Bell Creek mine and mill complex
from the Porcupine Joint Venture. Lake Shore
trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under
the symbol LSG.
Web Design Consultants
Vision-X Design Studios specializes in
professional website design services for
individuals, organizations and businesses that
may be getting on the internet for the first
time, or have a website for and are looking for
a spruce up. With seven years of experience in
web
design
and
a
solid
background in photography and graphic
designs, Marc Gagnon can capture your vision
and ideas and transform them into an effective
web presence that will suit your company’s
needs. As a convenience to our customers,
Vision-X offers a variety of website hosting
services. Contact Marc Gagnon to inquire for
your company’s online advertising needs at
[email protected] . Visit www.vision-x.ca to
view recent local projects.
Attawapiskat Labour
Group
Personnel Resources
Owned and operated by a member of the
Attawapiskat First Nation, the company
specializes in supplying labourers, skilled
workers and trades people for the De Beers
Victor project who are members of the
Attawapiskat, Peawanuk, Kashechewan, Fort
Albany, Moose Cree and other First Nations to
work for contractors as needed at the Victor
project site. Client provisions include recruitment, payroll and training services. In
addition, the company will work to arrange
travel to and from the site.
Pro Sound Lighting &
Video Productions
Disc Jockey Services
Pro Sound provides DJ service with music for
all occasions. Band productions include
backline equipment. The lighting productions
consist of fully computerized robotics,
scanners and lasers, and video productions for
both inside and outside projectors, with up to
24 x 32 foot screens. Staging productions are
fully modular-engineered and versatile. They
also provide electronic services which includes
both sales and repairs.
Defined by Design
Graphic Designers
Defined by Design was launched in 2005 in
Guelph. In the spring of 2007, it relocated to
Timmins. Defined by Design is a high-end
graphic design studio, offering specialized
design services that increase brand awareness
and move business forward. With every
creative design concept, it helps you make a
statement about your organization’s
personality and professionalism. Whether you
need a brochure or a completely new
branding identity, their creative team is
equipped to help you along the way. Visit
them online at www.definebydesign.ca or call
Brook Ballantyne at 235- 0868.
Brad Sloan Law Offices
Law Firms
Brad Sloan is a criminal lawyer practising in
Timmins, Ontario, where he settled after
graduating from Queen’s University Faculty of
Law, in 1973. He has practised in the highest
appellate court in the province, the Ontario
Court of Appeal and is the senior practising
criminal lawyer in the Timmins-Highway 11
Corridor and James Bay area, and as a result
has a very large practice. He has done considerable jury work, and in the past two years has
broadened his practice to include defence
work against Children’s Aid Societies.
All North Electric
Industry – Electrical Contractors
Marc Poirier, an electrician by trade, opened
up his own electrical company in April. Marc
has been active in this field for over seven
years. His goal is to establish a reliable
electrical company providing dependable
service to consumers in this city. All North
Electric will hopefully fill the demand for
tradesmen/electricians in this area with
residential, commercial and industrial job sites
experience. For more information on available
services, contact Marc at 266-3172.
Informed Financial Group
Financial Services
Kurt Bigeau started Informed Financial Group
eight years ago; it is an independent financial
services company representing numerous
insurance and mutual fund companies
throughout Ontario. At IFG, the goal is to
deliver a very personal and detailed financial
program, tailored to your specific needs
through a variety of products and services
such as segregated and mutual Funds, RRSPs,
RRIFs, RESPs, life insurance, critical illness
insurance, group pension and benefits and
disability insurance. By using innovative tax
sheltered programs, IGF is committed to long
term conservative growth and sheltering that
growth in an insured and protected
environment. Call for a free comprehensive
financial planning session at 363-8382.
Timmins Lock & Security
Services
Security
Timmins Lock and Security Services is owned
and operated by Robert Dufour and has been
in operation since 1988. It is a mobile
operation offering three fully equipped
mobile vans that can provide 24-hour
emergency service. It offers a wide range of
services which includes burglar alarms, ULC
listed monitoring commercial/residential,
locksmith work, installation and service of
garage doors, card access emergency lockout
services, monitored alarm system, CCTV
equipment, access control, and automatic
door openers. The business is committed to
meeting
and
exceeding
customer
expectations, both commercial and
residential.
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6 - JULY 2007
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Goldcorp-Porcupine Joint Venture and Rio Tinto Minerals (Luzenac)
present
SUMMER INDUSTRIAL TOURS
For the months of July & August
THURSDAYS at 1:00 p.m.(starting July 5th) at Porcupine Joint Venture - Pamour Pit
FRIDAYS at 1:00 p.m.(starting July 6th) at Tinto Minerals - Luzenac Ltd.
To register and for ticket information, call the
Chamber of Commerce at 360-1900.
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Tourist Information Centre
76 McIntyre Road, Schumacher • 360-1900
www.timminschamber.on.ca
Top Honours
58th Annual General Meeting
and Presidents’ Dinner
Chamber of Commerce manager Keitha Robson accepts the First Timmins Pride Woman
of the Year award from Andrew Marks of TeleTech.
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce
invites you to a Commerce
Thursday, September 13th, 2007 - 6:30 p.m.
Grand Ballroom, Days Inn and Conference Centre
The 2007-2008 Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
invites you to attend as we discuss
“The Crossroads: How the Northern economy and politics intersect”
with keynote speaker, Mr. Bruce Anderson
Bruce Anderson, Chairman and CEO, Decima Research Inc.
Come and celebrate with
Mr. Anderson is one of Canada’s leading opinion and market research specialists and
communications advisors. His work in this field began in 1983 when he joined
Decima Research as a consultant and left six years later as President, after which he spent 15
years building a well-regarded research and communications consulting enterprise.
His analysis of national issues such as the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement, environmental
issues and major tax and fiscal reforms, are regularly featured in Canadian print and media.
The Timmins Police Service
on the occasion of the official opening
of the brand new
Community Police Building
Timmins Chamber of Commerce 58th Annual General Meeting & Presidents’ Dinner
Thursday, September 13, 2007 - Days Inn and Conference Centre
Please send
Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
Ticket(s) (Tables are 8 tickets) at
$53.00 ea (incl. gst) Member Pricing
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
185 Spruce Street South
$66.25 ea (incl. gst) Future Member Pricing
Please Invoice (members only)
Cheque Enclosed
Visa/MasterCard #
Be the first to tour the new building!
Expiry Date:
Cardholder Name:
(30-45 minute guided tours commence at 4:15 p.m.)
/
Contact
Beverages and snacks will be served
Company
Mailing
Fax
Phone
Phone -(705) 360-1900
Email - [email protected]
Fax -(705) 360-1193
This event is brought to you by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce and these partners:
Members are requested to confirm
their attendance. Call the Timmins
Chamber office at 360-1900,
fax 360-1193 or e-mail your RSVP to
[email protected] r
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce
presents
Join us at the
Inside Their Business
ASK THE EXPERT
Breakfast Series
A
event
Joint Ventures, Partnerships, Limited
Partnerships and Corporations ...
What's the difference and which one will
work for me?
8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29th at Cedar Meadows
$25.00 ( gst included ) for members
$40.00 ( gst included ) for future members
Buffet Breakfast Included
with guest speaker, Luc Maisonneuve
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host guest speaker
of Racicot, Maisonneuve, Labelle, Gosselin Barristers and Solicitors
Charlie Sartain
Chief Executive, Xstrata Copper
Join us on
Mr. Sartain was appointed as Chief Executive of Xstrata Copper in January 2004
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
Chamber Boardroom
(76 McIntyre Road)
8:00 to 9:00 am
following the formation of Xstrata's single global copper business.
Mr. Sartain is a Director of the Council on Australian Latin America Relations, a
Director of the International Copper Association, the leading organization for
promoting the use of copper worldwide, and a Director of the Sustainable Minerals Institute
Muffins and Coffee will be served
at the University of Queensland.
No charge for Chamber members
$5.00 for future members
Registration
Name: _______________________
Company: ______________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________
_____________________________________
# of Tickets ________Total $ ________
Phone : ____________________
Start your morning speaking with Luc and other members about:
Fax: ___________________
Payment: _____Cheque Enclosed
the distinction between the types of business entities
the benefits and drawbacks as it pertains to Northern Ontario
what is the best route to take for your business
_____Please Invoice (Members Only)
MasterCard/Amex/Visa #___________________________
Exp:_____/_____
Name on the Card: _____________________ _______________
Timmins Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 985 Timmins, Ontario P4N 7H6
Phone: 360-1900 Fax: 360-1193
Email: [email protected]
R.S.V.P. your attendance to the Chamber
Phone 360-1900, Fax 360-1193 or
e-mail: [email protected]
inside business
JULY 2007 - 7
Local manager checks in
with top HoJo honours
Don Padley was the awarded the honour
of Howard Johnson’s 2006 Manager of the
Year
for
Eastern
Canada.
But
unfortunately, he was too busy to attend
the awards ceremony, held in Orlando, Fla.
“Some people were dropping me hints
that I really should attend,” laughed
Padley, who is also general manager of the
Howard Johnson in Kirkland Lake. “It
would have been nice to be there, but I was
just too busy at the time.”
Padley took over as general manager of
the Howard Johnson in Timmins two years
ago when the property was in receivership.
He has since overseen a major renovation
of the property, which is continuing this
summer. The renovations have taken
longer than expected due to a shortage of
skilled trade workers, creating a host of
challenges for Padley. It was his deft
handling of a couple of unforeseen events,
however, that cemented his selection as
manager of the year.
First of all, he set aside 50 rooms for
members of the Kashechewan First Nation
who were forced to evacuate their
community due to damage caused by
flooding. The Kashechewan residents
called the hotel home for approximately
two months. “It was a good experience for
us. We handled it well,” he said.
Secondly, Padley had to deal with union
picketers during the Kidd Creek strike.
They were unhappy that the hotel – a
Howard Johnson General Manager Don Padley displays
the Manager of the Year award he received from Howard
Johnson Canada.
unionized workplace – was hosting the
management team of a company that
provided security during the strike. “It was
a tough situation,” he admits. “I was forced
to play both sides.”
With the renovations coming along
nicely, Padley is turning his attention to
attracting more conferences and banquets
to the Howard Johnson.
Padley is part-owner of D’Eatery. He
owned and operated the business for 18
years before selling controlling interest to
his manager when he took the reigns of
Howard Johnson.
Incoming Timmins Chamber of Commerce President Marilyn Wood (left) and Ron Gauthier cook up a storm at the annual
Membership Appreciation Barbeque June 14.
Weather grills appreciation barbecue attendees
The weather managed to co-operate as The
Timmins Chamber of Commerce held its
annual Membership Appreciation Barbeque
in mid June. Well, sort of.
Members braved cold, wet weather for the
past two barbeques. This year, toques and
umbrellas weren’t needed. The temperature,
however, was a scorching 34° Celsius.
“Last year we were all bundled up it was so
cold,” chuckled incoming President Marilyn
Wood.
“The year before it was pouring rain. I
guess (the hot weather) is the best we could
have hoped for.”
Local dignitaries, Mayor Tom Laughren (a
Chamber past president) and TimminsJames Bay MPP Gilles Bisson were on hand
for the event.
The Membership Appreciation Barbeque
continues to be a popular event on the
Chamber calendar. It is an excellent
opportunity for networking in an informal
setting. Again this year, board members personally phoned members to invite them to
the event.
“The Membership Appreciation barbeque
is a great way for the Chamber to thank our
members for their support throughout the
year,” said 2006-07 Chamber President Ken
Petersen.
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