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News...Kincardine & District Chamber of CommerceAnnual Community Achievement Awards 2010
Herbal Magic's Business of the Year Award. Presented to a business who exhibits excellence in business growth, customer service and community leadership. Presented to: Crabby Joes, Kincardine
Bruce Telecom Customer Service Excellence Award. Presented to a business that has shown extraordinary commitment to customer service and care. Presented to: Kwik Way, Tiverton
The Municipality of Kincardine New Business Award. Presented to a new business (operating for 2-5 years) that has demonstrated innovations, vision and business growth. Presented to: Nine Waves, Kincardine
Enbridge Quality of Life Award. Presented to an individual, business or not-for- profit organization for outstanding contribution to the quality of life of a person, group or organization in our community. Presented to: The Day Away Program, Kincardine
Canadian Tire Farm Business/Farm Related Business of the Year Award. Presented to a farm business or farm related business which has demonstrated growth, sales, leadership, and have an active involvement in the community. Presented to: Anderkin Foods
OPG Environmental Award. Presented to a business, organization or individual that is guided by a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment, which manifests it through initiatives designed to preserve, conserve or improve the local environment. Presented to: Ainsdale Golf Course
Kinfarm Tire Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Presented to an individual under the age of 35 who owns a business, has shown excellent leadership qualities, innovation in business skills, proactive employee and customer relations and community leadership. Presented to: Matt Cottrill
Meridian Lifetime Achievement Award. Presented to an individual who has made contributions of outstanding significance to the Chamber of Commerce. Presented to: Doug Storrey
Nuclear Waste Management Organization Award of Merit. Presented to an individual who has made an outstanding achievement to the community. Presented to: Amy Snobelen & Kathie Hackney
Superheat Business Person of the Year. Presented to an individual in an executive position who exemplifies excellent leadership qualities, innovative business skills, proactive employee and customer relations, and community leadership. Presented to: Mike Brough
Bruce Power Citizen of the Year Award. Presented to the person who has demonstrated their strong citizenship with outstanding contributions to the community in the past year. Presented to: Jennifer Webb
The Gala Awards Dinner is being held at the Best Western Governor’s Inn Saturday March 27, 2010 Entertainment by The Charlie Bell Trio Tickets are $40.00 and are available by calling (519) 396-9333
For Immediate Release September 30, 2009
FEW BUSINESSES ARE READY FOR POSSIBLE PANDEMIC: STUDY
KINCARDINE: While a majority of businesses believe the threat of a pandemic is real, few are prepared with an emergency contingency plan. In a survey conducted in the first two weeks of September by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), almost 60 percent of those surveyed believe the threat of a pandemic is real. Yet only about 22 percent of respondents have an emergency plan in place with another 27 percent who say they are working on developing one. These results do not show a significant change from a similar survey conducted by the OCC in 2005 when less than 50 percent of those surveyed had a pandemic plan in place to protect their operations from any possible business disruption. “Despite the daily reminders that H1N1 may result in widespread illness this fall, and the experience of the SARS epidemic of 2003 still fresh in our minds, most businesses are not fully prepared with a business continuity plan,” says Len Crispino, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. “Of course we hope that our worst fears will not be realized, but it is prudent planning to prepare for the worst so that the impacts on our individual firms and the economy in general, are more moderate.” The OCC created a Pandemic Planning Toolkit in 2008 and is rereleasing the kit now in light of the concerns surrounding H1N1. Distributed through the Ontario network of chambers of commerce and boards of trade, the toolkit helps businesses understand some of the key questions to ask in order to develop a business continuity plan for any emergency. A pandemic is expected to affect businesses in a number of ways, one of which is increased absenteeism. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, up to 50 percent of staff could be absent due to illness or because they are caring for relatives. In addition, a pandemic may cause disruptions to financial services, transportation, energy supply and border movements. The SARS epidemic, though not a full pandemic, is estimated to have cost the Ontario economy millions of dollars. “Thinking in advance about how an organization might be affected, and how vital operations can be maintained in a diminished but manageable capacity in this environment, will help protect the survival of the company and protect jobs which are vitally needed in Kincardine. It just makes good sense to have a plan in place for any kind of an emergency. According to the latest survey, many business owners are still unsure how to develop a plan. About 40 percent of those surveyed who do not currently have a plan in place intend to create one, but do not know how to go about it. The OCC’s Pandemic Planning Toolkit can aid in the planning process and is available at www.occ.on.ca. -30-
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is a federation of 160 local chambers of commerce and boards of trade in the Province of Ontario, representing 60,000 businesses of all sizes, in all economic sectors and from every area of the province. In its mandate to advocate strong policies on issues affecting its members, the OCC is currently focused on economic renewal and business competitiveness. Its over-arching goal is to make Ontario the most competitive jurisdiction in North America.
Jackie
Pawlikowski
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Walker House Cash Calendars Over $12,000 is prizes with over 400 draws in 2010 $20.00 each Get gift ideas with the proceeds going to the continued operations of the historical Walker House. Contact Rick Clarke at 519.395.0470 or email paddywalker@bmts.com
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