the voice of business - july 26, 2017 chamber...
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July 26, 2017 Chamber News
Update
Business After
Hours 2017 Mark your calendar!
Thursday, July 27, 2017 hosted by
299 Main Street West North Bay, ON
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 24, 2017
hosted by
452 Quae Quae Road Corbeil, ON
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Please visit the Events Calendar for more events
throughout the year
Employers… send us your
current employment opportunities and we will
post them on the North Bay and District Ontario Jobs facebook page.
CLICK HERE to send us your info.
Great news for tourism
Last week’s announcement by the City of North Bay, Sports and Leisure Services was great news for tourism in this area and confirmed that the initiative started back in 2012/13, is paying huge dividends to our tourism sector. The concept of sport tourism was a great one. Book events during non-peak travel times and fill our hotels, motels, student residences and restaurants during their slower, off season peak times.
Councillor Dave Mendicino, Ian Kilgour, Melinda Fry, Erin Richmond, Tanya Bedard and Mayor Al McDonald from the City of North Bay embraced the idea and commenced discussions with former high school teacher and coach Larry Tougas on what would be best practices and set out to attract this fast-growing market. With facilities in place, volunteers ready and buy in from the business community, they charted a course that is paying dividends today and will continue, into the future.
They started slow and worked out the logistics to streamline a model that would work. There were lots of growing pains and many lessons learned as they progressed. Having all parties working together, took some time and it was some-times referred to as “trying to herd cats”. As more successful bids were being accepted by the various event co-ordinators, the momentum was building and success attracted more success. The estimated economic spin off to date is in excess of $6.1 million dollars and has helped our businesses grow their revenues during their slower seasons.
The story does not end here. The group together with many local champions are booking events today that will reap benefits for years. The Ford Women’s World Curling Championships next spring and various high school provincial championships in curling, golf, basketball, soccer, badminton, and ski racing will be coming to North Bay over the next few years. Within that mix, we cannot forget one of our other attractions, our own OHL team, the North Bay Battalion. Projected economic benefit to our local economy is estimated in the $10-12 million-dollar range which does not include the revenue and or dollars spent by teams and fans coming to our city during the winter periods. That is real and substantial.
When we look at the dollars invested in attracting these events and the benefits that this district receives it is definitely a huge win for all of us. When we look at the facilities that we have in this community and add into that a concerted marketing focus with Stephen Hollingshead of Tourism North Bay and the district hotels, motels, cottage operators and other providers, this is an emerging industry. It looks like they have it right and are well positioned for the future. Good work and let’s make sure we all support these efforts.
Peter Chirico is the President and CEO of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce.
The North Bay CIBC Run for the Cure is looking for your support.
We would like to invite you to participate in PINK UP YOUR PLACE in celebration of Paint Canada Pink week
from August 11th – 18th .
We are asking all local establishments to decorate and upload a picture to our Facebook page to promote awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure which takes place on Sunday, October 1st 2017. Some suggestions include: balloons, fabrics, flowers, staff dressed in pink, change your Facebook profile colour, pink take out packaging, signature drinks or desserts.
If you choose to participate, we can provide you with promotional information regarding our event and the cause that you can display during Paint Canada Pink week.
NEW THIS YEAR the location chosen as having the best pink spirit can WIN a guest host spot with Kevin on the morning show at KiSSfm.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
• PINK UP YOUR PLACE between Friday, August 11th and Sunday, August 20th and upload your picture to our Facebook or KiSSfm’s page.
• Email us your company name, location and logo so we can promote your business on the radio and our social media feeds.
• Support our local commitment to creating a future without breast cancer and join us at the North Bay waterfront Sunday, October 1st . CLICK HERE to register your team or make a donation.
HOW TO CONTACT US: Email: [email protected] or 705-476-1100 Face Book: www.facebook.com/RunfortheCureNorthbay
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Above: Volunteer uniforms for the World Women’s Curling in North Bay in 2018
Would you like to volunteer???? The proposed guideline is approx. 30 hours; however specific hours may be discussed with the committee. Check out the volunteer video by clicking HERE.
Mental health conditions in the workplace are being diag-nosed with greater frequency. The cost of mental illnesses to the Canadian economy is estimated at over $50 billion annually, with $20 billion of that stemming directly from workplace losses. On average, mental health issues cost businesses almost $1,500 per employee, per year.
Nevertheless, instead of being recognized and managed, these problems are too often misjudged or disregarded. For most employers, it is easier to cope with an employee’s physical injury than a mental one.
In Working Towards Mental Wellness: A toolkit for employers, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) seeks to illuminate the distinctive character of mental wellness in the workplace, outline the case for action and provide resources for starting this conversation workplaces across Ontario.
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Summer “FUN” Discounts with your Chamber Membership!
For your special promo codes and links contact the Chamber office at 705-472-8480 or email [email protected] and we will send you the link to the promo codes and other info.