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2 0 1 0 E D I T I O N — I S S U E 2
Message from President,
Stacey Ewing
SYNERGY…. “combined effort” being greater than the parts.
AN OBJECTIVE OF THE CHAMBER AND ONE THAT WOULD BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY
Dear Valued Members,
Your Chamber applied for funding for two summer students recently (as mentioned in our last issue)
and we have been granted the funding. The selected students will work through a joint venture with the
Chamber of Commerce, United Way and the BIA for 10 weeks this summer on several projects within our
community. This is a great opportunity for our youth to experience and understand the importance of
Not-for-Profit organizations and the roll they play in the community. This project is yet another example of
how working together benefits everyone. Recently the Chamber partnered with the Wallaceburg Museum,
who hosted the first Wallaceburg tradeshow “Tip of the „Burg”. This event highlighted several of our new
businesses in town. Participants were Eternity‟s Touch, CKXS FM 99.1, Wallaceburg Downtown BIA, GSL
Group - Alternative Energy, Brent Foster, Select Finishing, Kinsmen, SOS (Save Our Sydenham), Latasia, EMC
Ready Mix and the Wallaceburg Chamber. With a special THANK YOU to Tim Horton’s and Chez Denise
Bistro & Café for providing the refreshments at the event.
SPECTACULAR … the only word that can describe our 13th Annual Business and Community
Excellence Awards Gala held in April. From the talented emcee‟s, the absolutely delectable dinner, to the
outstanding nominees and our nine Honoured Award Recipients (see inside), our gala was a night to remember
for all who attended. THANK YOU to all who volunteer their time to make this event happen and to our
door sponsors for their support.
The Economic Development Committee members have been selected and are meeting to set goals
and objectives. The members are Lisa Nogueira, Gene Schepens, Marielaine Douglas, Jeff Wesley, Suzanne
Brown, Mark Delanghe, Kevin Blake, Stuart McFadden and myself, contact them with any Wallaceburg
“Economic Development” issues.
As summer fast approaches we want to wish everyone a safe and fun filled season. We
look forward to seeing you at our Business After Hours held the second Thursday of every month. Look
inside your newsletter for dates, times and places.
152 Duncan Street
Wallaceburg, ON N8A 4E2 Phone: (519) 627-1443 Fax: (519) 627-1485
Email: [email protected] Web: www.wallaceburgchamber.com
“Bridging Opportunity”
2009/10 Board of Directors
President, Stacey Ewing
(519) 627-1403
Vice President, Kevin Cavanagh
(519) 627-3231
Secretary, Sandra Parkin
(519) 627-2268
Treasurer, Karen Verstappen
(519) 627-1433
Directors
Travis Hooper
Karen Debergh
Janet Barnes
Lisa Nogueira
Betty Tack
Dr. Jeffrey Fox
Francis Dobbelaar
John Salisbury
Mike Hatfield
John Ritchie
Joe Swift
Jay Poole
Greg Hetherington
Staff
Tina Fraleigh
SEG Funds
RRSP’S * RESP’S
Life Insurance
Financial Planning
Small Business Bookkeeping
Tax Preparation
Mortgages
152 Duncan Street
(Back Entrance)
Wallaceburg, ON
N8A 4E2
519.359.3295
All your financial needs under one roof!
Small Business Transition Support
This information will help small businesses
understand if they are eligible for a small business
transition support payment and explain how the support
payment will be delivered to them. This support
payment has been commonly referred to as the “Small
Business Transition Credit”.
The Ontario Government is providing one-time
transition assistance to help small business make
changes to their point-of-sale and accounting systems in
order to collect the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) that
comes into effect in Ontario on July 1, 2010.
View
Prepare for Ontario’s HST: #7-Small Business Transition Support
(http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/07.html)
Accounting and Systems Changes
This information is intended to assist businesses
as they review and modify their accounting and point-of-
sale systems, in preparation for the Harmonized Sales
Tax (HST) that comes into effect in Ontario on July 1,
2010.
Note: The Ontario Government is providing
one-time small business transition support to assist
small business in making changes to their point-of-sale
and accounting systems in order to collect the HST. The
issuance of the support payments is expected to
commence in late fall of 2010.
View
Prepare for Ontario’s HST: #8-Accounting and Systems Changes
(http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxtips/hst/08.html)
For more information
Canada Revenue Agency: 1-800-959-5525
Ontario Budget hotline: 1-800-337-7222
Further Information About the HST
HST for Ontario & British Columbia (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/harmonization)
Ontario’s Comprehensive Tax Package (http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/index.html)
Mares Insurance Services 133 King Street West;
Chatham, ON; N7M 1E4
Phone: (519) 354-3131 x2223
Email: [email protected]
Ontario Ministry of Revenue
Harmonized Sales Tax
Phone: (519) 627-6014
2010 Business & Community Excellence Awards
Retail Business of the Year Recipient: CKXS FM 99.1
Sponsor: Community Futures Development
Corporation of Chatham-Kent Community Builder of the Year
Recipient: Travis Hooper
Sponsor: Blackburn Radio Inc.
Industrial Achievement Award Recipient: Steve Bilodeau
Accepted by: Paul Bilodeau (Pictured)
Sponsor: Mares Insurance Services
Community Inclusion Award Recipient: Canadian Tire
Sponsor: Community Living Wallaceburg
Heritage Award Recipient: Verne Richardson
Sponsor: Oaks Inn Hotel,
Banquet & Convention Center Professional of the Year Award
Recipient: Tom McGregor
Accepted by: Carmen McGregor (Pictured)
Sponsor: Scotiabank
Photography by C. Ewing's Photo
2010 Business & Community Excellence Awards The Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce,
Business Excellence Awards Committee would like
to thank everyone who contributed to this
memorable evening.
Award Sponsors Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham-Kent
Blackburn Radio Inc.
Mares Insurance Services Inc.
Community Living Wallaceburg
Scotiabank
Oaks Inn Hotel, Banquet & Convention Center
Kim Murray Insurance
Benefit Broker Services Inc.
Rotary Club of Wallaceburg
Door Prize Sponsors Ark Equestrian
Applied Computer Solutions
Bailey Kearney Ferguson LLP
Baldoon Golf Club
Blackburn Radio Inc.
Carscallen Reinhart Mathany Maslak
Chatham-Kent Economic Development Services
Chrysler, Shillington & Co.
Currier Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Jeffrey Fox
Dr. Michael Rocca
E.R. Schepens Electrical Services Ltd.
First Nations Bank of Canada
Giant Industrial Equipment Ltd.
Hyde, Hyde & McGregor
Martin Insurance Brokers
Mountain Shelter Solutions
New Vision Optical Centre
North Kent Mutual
Novatrim Inc.
Pet Valu
Riversite Realty Inc. II
Sobeys
TD Canada Trust
The Cookhouse
Tim Hortons
Union Gas
Wallaceburg Animal Hospital
Wallaceburg Museum Photography by C. Ewing's Photo
Good Neighbour Award Recipient: Wallaceburg Minor
Hockey Association
Sponsor: Kim Murray Insurance
Agricultural Award Recipient: Mark & Arlene Delanghe
Sponsor: Benefit Broker Services Inc.
Citizen of the Year Recipient: Rev. Brian Horrobin
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Wallaceburg
Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified Kinesiologist
753 James St.
Wallaceburg, ON
N8A 2P4
Tel. (519) 627-9995
Fax. (519) 627-9997
Dr. Jeffrey K. Fox, BHK, CK, DC
Wallaceburg & District
Chamber of Commerce
MISSION STATEMENT
The Wallaceburg & District Chamber of
Commerce shall be a cohesive force for
business interests by:
a) Representing Wallaceburg & District
businesses to Governments, Community
Interest Groups, Businesses and other
Chambers of Commerce;
b) Promoting Wallaceburg & District
Businesses and Community;
c) Providing a forum for business interaction,
and
d) Providing Membership services
Earth Day Success By Tammy Howlett
It’s wonderful to belong to a community that cares!
Over 500 members of our community pitched in to sprinkle some
love on Wallaceburg’s green space. 45 native trees and 40 perennials were
planted in 10 of our 34 parks and the rest cleaned up. Paw Paw Woods
was also successfully revitalized with the help of over 50 volunteers.
Working in collaboration with the Sydenham Field Naturalists
(SFN) intent to term Wallaceburg the Red Bud capital, we planted a good
portion of this beautiful magenta blossoming shrub/tree. Red Bud (Cercis
Canadensis) is a rare species only found growing naturally in South Western
Ontario.
On Earth Day (April 22nd) Erik Fields, Tom Chatterton and
Shirley Frye of SFN group worked hands on with W.D.S.S. high school
students, teaching them the mechanics of planting trees.
I am completely amazed that 20% of our community, consisting
of mainly youth, came together and pulled off such a rewarding project.
Even more amazed by how many sponsors donated their time, product or
funds. A huge thanks to Randal Van Wagner of the Lower Thames
Conservation Authority for provided funding resources for the trees.
The success of this project was due to diligence of the
co-ordinators Erik Fields, Ashley Dobbelaar, Francis Dobbelaar, Jane McGee
(and her crew), Don Martin, Dawne Mudford, Diane Burgess and myself
(Tammy Howlett). It always feels great to be part of a project where so
many hands are working together.
Tree plantings and clean-up crews consisted of a range of
community volunteers as well as specific groups including Neighborhood
Watch, Sydenham Field Naturalists, Wallaceburg District Secondary School,
H.W. Burgess and Holy Family.
Thank you everyone for lending a hand to help mend our earth!
Spirit and passion is appreciated serving as the driving force for positive
change in our community.
Wallaceburg & District Chamber
of Commerce
Lower Thames Conservation
Authority
Wallaceburg Parks and Recreation
Rona Cash and Carry
Wallaceburg Arts Council
Duchene Paint
Victor’s No Frills
Sobey’s
Foster’s Meat and Seafood
Canadian Tire
Home Hardware
CKXS FM 99.1
Chatham-Kent Daily Post
Creative Eye Stained Glass and
Art Gallery
Rooster’s Coop Tattoo Parlor
Wallaceburg & District Museum
Wallaceburg Beautification Team
Sydenham Field Naturalists
WATCH
4H Canoe and Kayak Club
H.W. Burgess
Brownies and Girl Guides
D.A. Gordon
McDonalds
Tim Hortons
S P O N S O R S
Business & Community Group of the Month Recipients
February 2010
Camlaar Roofing & Renovations
Camlaar Roofing &
Renovations was established in
January 2003 as a home based
business in the community of
Wallaceburg. As the family run
business continued to grow,
Camlaar relocated to their
current location at 6890 Baseline Road in April 2009.
Camlaar Roofing & Renovations employ a dedicated
staff of 8 to 12 employees during the summer and winter
months. Employees are trained and certified IKO brand shingle
installers. Many employees have been with the company for
over 6 years.
Owner, Larry Campbell strives to make Camlaar
Roofing & Renovations a place where employees are proud of
their work, install product with confidence and exceed
customer‟s expectation with the final product.
Camlaar‟s number one priority is to provide customers
with top quality installations and is a guiding principle that leads
the company toward future success.
Camlaar are active supporters and volunteers in the
community. Most recently Camlaar donated their services to
the MRI Campaign by installing the roof on the Lottery Dream
Home.
Camlaar contribute to various organizations such as the
Canadian Cancer Society, Crimestoppers, the Police
Foundation‟s Rodeo, Core 12, the VIP program, and Minor
Football to name a few. They are also looking forward to being
involved with Wallaceburg‟s Annual Motor & Boat Outing
(WAMBO) this summer.
Over the next year, the company plans to develop a
sales & service showroom to showcase their products and
contracting skills. Camlaar renovations is a name you can count
on and trust to complete renovation work on your home.
March 2010
Kinsmen Club
The Kinsmen Club,
first established in 1932 is the
oldest service club in the
community. The Kinsmen
Club currently has 15 mem-
bers and has a dedicated staff
of 1 full-time and 8 part-time
employees.
I n 2 0 0 9 , t h e
Kinsmen Club purchased the former Canadian Tire building
located at 1416 Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg with the goal of
renovating the building to make it a viable community centre and
gym. The building currently houses Goodwill Industries,
Zynergy and Hometown Bingo. When completed, the project
will be a 1 to 2 million investment in the community. The
Kinsmen have been looking to the community for input on how
to improve the facilities and services provided.
The Kinsmen Club has generated $130,000 in revenues
over the years through the Hometown Bingo which they donate
to 26 different charity groups that support the Bingos. The
Kinsmen Club use their proceeds to support many local minor
sports teams, Community Living, the Wallaceburg Sports Hall of
Fame, Cystic Fibrosis research, and other community projects.
The Kinsmen motto remains “Serving the community‟s
greatest needs” and the Kinsmen live by this.
April 2010
Wallaceburg Community Task Force
The Wallaceburg Community Task Force was estab-
lished in 2007 to find solutions to improve the economic devel-
opment of Wallaceburg.
The Wallaceburg Community Task Force consists of a
project manager, and administrative assistant and 9 committee
members representing a variety of community groups, service
clubs, the Chamber of Commerce, the Business Improvement
Area, education and labour as well as Chatham-Kent Economic
Development and a member of Chatham-Kent Municipal Coun-
cil.
The Wallaceburg Community Task Force has many
accomplishments to be proud of such as the recent announce-
ments of Advanced Emissions Technologies and Precismeca re-
locating and investing in our community.
The Wallaeburg Community Task Force combined with
all organizations in the community have worked together to
improve the quality of life in Wallaceburg.
When the end of the three year program approached,
special awards were planned to honour the Wallaceburg Com-
munity Task Force.
The Task Force has established a lot of current data for
employable status and the planning is in place for the momentum
of the Task Force to continue on through Vision 2020, secon-
dary downtown planning, the economic playing field and looking
to the Chamber to play a big role.
The Wallaceburg Community Task Force is a true ex-
ample of volunteerism.
Do you know of a business or community group that has
gone above and beyond your expectations?
Gives back to the community? Shows Civic Pride?
If so, why not nominate them for
“Business & Community Group of the Month”!!!
If you would like to nominate a business or community
group, please fill out the nomination form included in
this newsletter and return to the Chamber office.
Burns Family Restaurant 296 St. George Street
Dresden, ON N0P 1M0
Phone: (519) 683-4371 Fax: (519) 683-1858
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.burnsrestaurant.net
Contact: Rob Burnett, Owner
Burns Family Restaurant is a full service restaurant, offering
breakfast, lunch & dinner. Take-out & Pizza, Catering available in
all of Chatham-Kent. Full menu, full service; weddings, funerals,
meetings, etc.
Latasia, Fine Fashion Jewellery & Lingerie 429 James Street
Wallaceburg, ON N8A 2N8
Phone: (519) 627-0921
Cell: (519) 360-6440
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mylatasia.ca/joanne
Contact: Joanne Bilodeau, Independent Consultant
Latasia is a direct sales, home party company that specializes in
the design, manufacture and distribution of exquisite fine fashion
jewellery and lingerie. Host a showing, earn free merchandise.
Latasia‟s jewellery & lingerie has a 100% warrantee by their
Platinum Guarantee!
Captured Moments Photography by Crystal Marie 449 St. George Street South
Dresden, ON N0P 1M0
Phone: (519) 683-6018, (519) 627-2250
Email: [email protected]
Web: www. cmphotographybycrystalmarie.com
Contact: Crystal & Eben Cadotte, Owners
Come enjoy a relaxed, non-rushed, personalized sitting with Captured
Moments. They are located in the heart of Dresden. Everything from
wedding I do‟s to beautiful baby bumps. Consider them for all your
photography needs.
Specializing in Engagement & Wedding Portraiture. Unique Newborn,
Children & Family Portraits … don‟t forget your furry friends—Pets!
They love what they do & their pictures show that - let them tell your
story and capture all your moments.
Wallaceburg Eyecare Centre 555 Wellington Street
Wallaceburg, ON N8A 2Y4
Phone: (519) 627-6617, (519) 627-3071
Fax: (519) 627-7527
Contact: Dr. Steven Acanne, Owner
Wallaceburg Eyecare Centre has been serving patients from
Wallaceburg and the surrounding area since 1972. Dr. Steven Acanne
and his brother Dr. David Acanne along with associates Dr. Barry
Stearns and Dr. Jessica St. Pierre Street offer professional and family
oriented complete eye-care. This includes comprehensive eye exams,
contact lenses fitting and management, and co-management for laser
surgery. The eye glass dispensary has a vast selection of up-to-date
quality frames for all members of the family. Open Monday thru Friday,
9:00 am to 5:00 pm for the convenience of everyone.