208 King Street, Midland, ON L4R 3L9

Email: info@sgbchamber.ca

July 2017

Organization of Choice - YOUR #1 BUSINESS LINK

www.southerngeorgianbay.ca

Phone: (705) 526-7885

Fax: (705) 526-1744

Title Sponsor

Congratulations to Andrew Cleary

of Bestway Rent-All, who is the

winner of a new BBQ donated by

Thank you to everyone who attended the Celebration of Summer BBQ on Friday June 16!

The Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors served a BBQ lunch to approximately

400 people. Check out our Facebook page for more photos of the event.

Adco Tire & Auto

Bay Port Yachting Centre

Bayshore Lanes Bowling Centre

Bestway Rent-All

Carson Funeral Homes

Eazy Precision Transport

Factory Recreation

HGR Graham Partners LLP

John Sharp Photography

LabX Media Group

Midas Auto Service & Tire

Midland Copy Shoppe

Midland TIM-BR Mart

Midland Toyota

RE/MAX Georgian Bay Realty Ltd. - Bob Armstrong

Sedgwick Post & Hogg LLP

Sunsport Signs

The Dock 104.1 / KICX 106

W&Y Boutique

Webb & Associates Financial Solutions

Wye River Flooring

Thank you to all our BBQ Sponsors!

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2017 Chamber Events

September 12 Dinner Cruise on

Georgian Bay

(Serendipity Princess)

October 3 Membership Orientation

(Super 8 Midland)

December 7 Christmas Social

(Brooklea Golf & Country Club)

2017 Board of Directors

President:

Kate Smith Penetang Home Hardware

Vice President:

Doug Sagan Factory Recreation

Secretary/Treasurer:

Joel Rumney Sedgwick, Post & Hogg LLP

Mike Armstrong Awenda Provincial Park

Kirk McNabb Boathouse Eatery

John Walker HGR Graham Partners LLP

Peter Kostiw Superior Shredding Scott Cain Pride Marine Group Kevin Mateff Midland Home Hardware

Building Centre

For a list of upcoming community events visit the

Chamber Website: www.southerngeorgianbay.ca

Submit your events to info@sgbchamber.ca or

online by Electronic submission form Tuesday,

September 12

Dinner Boat Cruise

Aboard the Serendipity

Princess

Business Before 9 is sponsored by:

Breakfast Boat Cruise Thank you to Midland Tours Inc. and everyone who attended !

Enjoy your summer, see you in September!

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Swing into Spring Chamber Golf Event

It was a great afternoon of networking on the golf course, BBQ lunch, silent auction and more! Team Rumney & Co. are this year’s recipients of the

prestigious Chamber Team Jackets!

Check out our Facebook page for more photos from the event!

Jeff Argue Landscaping Inc.

15 Neekaunis Road,

Waubaushene

(705) 528-9907

Representative: Jeff Argue

www.jeffarguelandscaping.com

Express Crane Rental Inc.

57 Concession 12 West,

Perkinsfield

(705) 529-1808

Representative: Arlene Marchildon

www.expresscrane.ca

WELCOME

NEW

CHAMBER

MEMBERS

Thank you to our Event Sponsors and Tee/Hole sponsors!

As well as everyone who participated! Winners of the Chamber Team Jackets

1st Place Team

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April Radio Spotlight

Congratulations to

Imperial Xpress Airport & Limousine Services

who is this month’s member spotlight

on both 104.1 The Dock and KICX 106!

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we're dedicated to helping people make sound financial

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When it comes to investments and finances, we help

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The Newton Street Art Barn & Farm Market is the storefront

for an array of amazing art and locally produced

handcrafted goods. We provide an opportunity for artisans

to showcase their talents to the public, in the unique setting

of a century old barn situated on 54 acres of property. We

feature handmade items and original artwork with a focus

on recycling, reusing, and repurposing. We also offer a

variety of Ontario farm preserves and stock local Ontario

organic grass-fed beef year round.

In the two years since opening, the Newton Street Art Barn

has grown from taking pictures of our own handcrafted

objects to hosting over 140 local artisans on-site, online

and on social media. Not only have the customers and

artisans been attracted to the space, but its vibe has

brought a variety of creative people wanting to participate in

its growth and development. In keeping with our vision, we

have embarked upon workshops & events, and are creating

an onsite garden this year.

www.newtonstreetartbarn.ca

2406 Newton St. Victoria Harbour

(705) 534-7062

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These heat waves may last only a week or two, but in this time workers can suffer debilitating effects and even death. A few

simple steps taken now can keep your people thriving and productive even in the hottest weather.

1. Put a policy and procedures in place, based on a risk assessment. Ask questions, such as have workers been affected by

heat in the past? Is work done in direct sunlight? Are there heat producing processes or equipment in the workplace? If

heat stress may be a hazard, consider conducting heat stress measurements and developing a control plan. Include

engineering controls, such as insulating hot surfaces.

2. Train all employees during orientation on the policy and procedures. Include heat stress symptoms, how to prevent it,

and what to do if someone starts showing symptoms, especially for young and new workers.

3. Acclimatize workers to hot conditions, and watch out for de-acclimatization. Workers can lose their tolerance in only

four days.

4. Schedule work in the hottest locations for cooler times of day. Build cool-down breaks into work schedules. Adjust the

frequency and duration of breaks as needed.

5. Get to know your workplace and your workers. “Are there certain jobs at elevated risk? Is anybody working outside

today? ‘Is so-and-so looking a little different from how he normally looks? A little more flushed? Sitting down more?’”

6. Ensure ready access to cool water in convenient, visible locations. Workers need to replenish their fluids if they are

becoming dehydrated.

7. Supply protective equipment and clothing as needed, such as water-dampened cotton whole-body suits, cooling vests

with pockets that hold cold packs, and water-cooled suits.

8. Monitor weather forecasts. Ask yourself, ‘Who will be working then? What will they be doing? Who should I watch out

for?’”

9. Be extra vigilant in extreme conditions. “Check on workers frequently. If you can't do this, then assign a temporary pair

of eyes to do it for you.”

10. Watch out for each other and speak up. “People suffering from heat stress don’t always recognize their own symptoms.

If anyone’s behaviour is ‘more than usual’ — more sweating, more flushed, hyperventilating — it could be a sign of heat

stress.” Other signs could include rashes, muscle cramping, dizziness, fainting, and headaches.

Prepare Your Employees

for the Summer Heat

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No Business Is Too Small

• Guaranteed coverage available for a business with 1 or more employees.

• Comprehensive benefit packages for not-for-profit organizations.

• Home based businesses qualify for coverage.

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• The Plan has operated continuously for over 40 years.

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ServiceMaster Of Midland (705) 527-5722

• Emergency Flood Clean Up

• Fire and Smoke Clean Up

• Mould Remediation

• Asbestos Abatement—Type 1,2,3

• Construction Projects

• Trauma/Vandalism Clean Up

• Residential/Commercial

Fire & Water Damage

Restoration Specialists

Bleu Garden Family Restaurant

Boathouse Eatery

Henry’s South Fish Restaurant

Lot 102

Mad Michael’s BBQ Restaurant & Bakery

Sammouna

Stackers Pancake House

The Explorers Café

The Library Restaurant

The Restaurant at Rawley

The View at Christie’s Mill

Thank you to everyone who

participated in

Springlicious this year, and

to the fantastic restaurants

who made this program

possible!

The winner of the $500 in restaurant spending money will

soon be drawn. Follow us on Facebook to see who the

lucky winner will be.

The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan is

Canada’s leading employee benefit plan for small business!

There is also a generous benefit selection list:

Extended Health Care

• Prescription drugs, Ambulance coverage, Paramedical services including: – Massage therapy – Chiropractor – Physiotherapy, Eye examinations, Emergency travel health care

Disability Coverage

• Coverage can begin from the first day of an accident/hospitalization up to age 65.

Critical Illness Coverage

• A lump sum up to $50,000.

Dental Care

• Cleanings, X-rays, Extractions, Major services

• Orthodontics for a business with 10+ employees

Employee Assistance Program

• Face-to face or telephone counselling.

Group Retirement Solutions and much more!

• FutureStep® retirement savings plans with best-of-class investments, easy set-up and online management.

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It is not the operation of one organization that will make Southern Georgian Bay healthy and

prosperous but rather the efforts and support of a whole community. As the #1 Organization of Choice, the Chamber works collectively with its

Members to promote their business.

Take advantage of your

Membership Get Involved

with the Chamber!

Networking

Networking and participating in Chamber initiatives has proven to be successful for many of

our Members. GET INVOLVED!

Business After 5’s profile businesses by visiting their venue and learning about what makes them

successful.

Business Before 9’s provides the opportunity to introduce yourself and your business; connect with other businesses; and learn business practices in

human resources, marketing, advertising, and

other relevant topics.

Annual events offer casual networking while enjoying an afternoon of golf; a BBQ lunch on the dock; and an early morning or sunset cruise on

Georgian Bay.

Referrals and Promotions

There is strength in numbers. By introducing new Members to the Chamber, you are guiding them on a path for business success. In return for supporting the Chamber Membership, your

Membership fees will decrease in cost.

Members are profiled through the Chamber’s annual Business Achievement Awards at the Annual General Meeting; radio broadcasts on

The Dock & KICX; Business Directory publication; and the newsletter’s Business

Spotlight.

On-line Presence

Social Media – Chamber APP

Promote your business through the Chamber’s website. Enhance your Membership directory listing; post your employment opportunities; list your events on the ‘calendar of events’; and

advertise your business and/or specials on key

pages of the website.

Connect with the Chamber’s social media channels to communicate with other Members

through Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Your Membership includes a listing on the Chamber’s Business Directory APP. This will allow your customers access to your contact information

in minutes! Any place, any time.

Available at the Chamber office.

The 2018 Business Directory/Visitor Guide will soon be in production. This will provide an

opportunity for low cost advertising space for your business, and includes a free business

listing for Chamber members. More information on this revised publication to come.

Cost Saving Programs

Purolator discounts starting at 25% off services.

Affordable Group Insurance coverage designed

specifically for small to medium sized businesses.

Low processing fees for VISA/MasterCard/Interac.

Member to Member discount savings for all

employees of your business.

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Grand & Toy—save up to 80% on over 7500 office

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With Telizon you can save over 20% on your

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Low Cost Advertising and Programs

Print and download publications - Southern Georgian Bay Visitor Guide & Membership

Business Directory.

Programs such as Shop Local and Springlicious, will not only drive traffic to your business, but offers

an opportunity to reward your customers for

spending their money at your store or restaurant.

Profile your business through sponsorship packages. By sponsoring events, your business benefits by getting exposure at the event and on-

going advertising attention.

E-Blast your flyers to the Members directly through

the Chamber’s email system.

Visit

www.southerngeorgianbay.ca

for more information.

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