Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce July 2010 Newsletter

1. ISSUE
01
JULY
KINGSTON CHAMBERNEWS JULY 2010 KINGSTONCHAMBER.ON.CA
The publication for informed business people.
BY: RODGER JAMES, PRESIDENT
JUNE HALL OF FAME BREAKFAST
The more things change, the more they stay SYNOPSIS
the same. I’m going to challenge that this month. As in
all things, change can mean a new beginning, but more
importantly, it is a chance to build and enhance A “Hall of Fame” start to the day at our June Breakfast.
something that is already working quite well. As your
Chamber of Commerce ticks along nicely, we are On Tuesday, the 8th of June, the Greater Kingston Chamber
always looking at ways to adapt, improve and evolve of Commerce and Kedco held a Breakfast at the Kingston
Banquet & Conference Centre at Days Inn. This was the
with the business climate. Last year at this time, we th
setting for the 5 annual Business Hall of Fame inductions, as
moved into our new offices within Innovation Park. This 7 names were inducted in recognition of their outstanding
July, we are unveiling a brand new, dynamic website to contributions to our community. The Kingston Business Hall
showcase our members while offering greater value and of Fame was established four years ago to honour those who
increased opportunities for advertising and promotion. have made a significant impact on the Kingston community in
the areas of business growth, quality of life and service
We have all had to face some challenges and prepare excellence. This year, the honourees were Visionary: The
well for our changing laws, acts and regulations. The Robinson Family, Community Builders: Stan Collins and The
Chamber is taking this time of change to strengthen, Springer Family, Mentors: Bob Clark and John Wright,
update, re-brand and market like never before in a bid Enablers: Fred & Mary Laflamme.
to grow and provide an increased awareness of our
The Chamber thanks our host for the morning, the Kingston
membership to the community and all businesses in Banquet & Conference Centre and our sponsor, Bell,
Kingston. Renewed and improved communications will represented by Sandy Clement. We also thank our Master of
re-energize our current members, while attracting new Ceremonies for the event, Mr. Shai Dubey, Director of Cornell
businesses and individuals to work with us. Increased – Queen's Executive MBA, corporate commercial lawyer and
access to communications and marketing opportunities Chairman of the Board at Kedco for conducting the ceremony
are but a few of the examples of things to come. with eloquence.
Regarding the business environment, the Chamber has
worked hard with the Ontario Chamber and its partners Pictured are this year’s inductees, family members and
to prepare and work within a reformed tax package in dignitaries from the Breakfast.
the province. We have also prepared well to adapt to
revised rules and regulations within the workplace and
encouraged our members to do the same. All
businesses and organizations must implement new
policies to be compliant with new Workplace Violence &
Harassment Requirements and Accessibility
Standards for Customer Service. Like our new
website, the Chamber is an organic business
organization looking to change with positive times and
challenging times. Remember to tell ANY and ALL
prospective members, what a positive change joining
the Chamber would be. They need to know that they will
be joining a group of entrepreneurial people, who are
passionate about wanting to grow their business with
the help of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce
and its members, our city and community. A small
change may just increase their chances of business
success at the same time.
That’s a powerful combination that can make any
change a success
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

2. DIRECTORY UPDATES
Bayridge Physical Therapy Leading Hands of Canada
24 Jorene Drive 112 - 566 O'Connor Drive
Kingston ON K7M 3X4 Kingston ON K7P 1N3
Telephone: (613) 328-3600 Telephone: (613) 507-6539
Fax: (613) 384-4212 Fax: (613) 507-6539 Axio Power Canada Inc. (new address and
Email: jputos10@sympatico.ca Email: lead2006hands@yahoo.ca updates)
Website: Website: http://www.leadinghandsofcanada.ca
945 Princess Street, Suite 252
Number of Employees: 2 Number of Employees: 3
Contact: Mr. Joe Putos, Contact: Mrs. Joanne Durham, Owner/Teacher Kingston ON K7L 3N6
Classification(s): HEALTHCARE Classification(s): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL David Wills: Director of Engineering
Notes: Physical Therapy provided in the home, school, INSTITUTIONS Rob Miller: Country Manager
residence or work site. Notes: Teaching of American Sign Language,
Linguistics & Culture, AODA Laws.
Business Development Bank of Canada
Cantabile Choirs Roald Smith Construction (new location address)
82 Sydenham Street 384 Barrie Street 1000 Gardiners Road, Suite 201
Kingston ON K7L 3H4 Kingston ON K7K 3T4Telephone: (613) 583-380 Kingston ON K7P 3C4
Telephone: (613) 542-9616 Email: info@roaldsmithconstruction.com (new mailing address)
Fax: Website: http://www.roaldsmithconstruction.com
Number of Employees: 4 P.O. Box 265
Email: info@cantabile.kingston.net
Website: http://cantabile.kingston.net Contact: Mr. Roald Smith, Kingston ON K7L 4V8
Number of Employees: 2 Classification(s): CONTRACTORS - GENERAL Tel: 613.389.1249
Contact: Dr. Mark Sirett, Notes: We offer top quality, high end general
Classification(s): CHOIRS contracting services including masonry, restoration &
Eikon Device Inc. (new toll free # and
Notes: The Cantabile Choirs of Kingston provide music renovations in
the Kingston area. Our objective is to transform your contacts)
education for choristers ages 8 to adult in a variety of
different choirs. The choirs produce a subscription renovation and construction dreams into a reality - on 1 800 427 8198
series of concerts, host guest choirs, frequently tour time and on budget. Quality, skill and personable staff Email: dbyrnes@eikondevice.com
and record. ensure a smooth project from design to finish. Dean Byrnes: President
Melody Thompson: Director of Finance
David J. Cupido Construction Ltd. Tender Care
620 Cataraqui Woods Drive 856 Danbury Road
Unit 4 Kingston ON K7M 6E4 The Hair Studio on Barrie (updated email
Kingston ON K7P 1T8 Telephone: (613) 214-3628 address)
Telephone: (613) 384-1080 Email: dgould2@cogeco.ca Hair332b@kingston.net
Fax: (613) 384-2969 Number of Employees: 1
Email: cupido@kingston.net Contact: Mrs. Debbie Gould,
Website: http://www.cupidoconstruction.com Classification(s): HEALTHCARE
Response I.T. (new location)
Number of Employees: 30 Notes: I am a registered practical nurse with 24 years 55 Rigney Street
Contact: Mr. David Cupido, experience in wound care; diabetic care and carry a Kingston ON
Classification(s): CONTRACTORS - GENERAL CPR K7K 6Z3
Notes: We employ a team approach to the Certificate. Other services include foot care; blood
construction plan. Our process permits a joint venture pressure monitoring; After Hospital Care;
with the owner, Companionship; Thompson Rosemount Group (a Division
architect and/or engineer and the contractor. We are medications including injections; consultation with your of Genivar) new main email contact
your one source with in-house employees; full doctor; ear syringing; medical forms and patient ppitre@trg.ca
carpentry and teaching.
millwork shops. Our partnership with you includes all Call me for information and costs.
phases of the project from design to completion.
Villager Custom Screen printing and
Embroidery (new email contact)
Lakeshore Animal Hospital Studio22 sales@marshlandscanada.com
732A Front Road 320 King Street East
Kingston ON K7M 4L5 Kingston ON K7L 3B4 Withey Addison LLP (new location)
Telephone: (613) 507-0909 Telephone: (613) 546-7461
Fax: (613) 507-0910 366 King Street East, Suite 320
Fax: (613) 546-7461
Email: info@lakeshoreanimalhospital.ca Email: ally@s22.ca Kingston ON
Website: http://www.lakeshoreanimalhospital.ca Website: http://www.s22.ca K7K 6Y3
Number of Employees: 4 Number of Employees: 2
Contact: Dr. Emma Turner, Contact: Mrs. Ally Jacob,
Classification(s): VETERINARIANS Classification(s): ART GALLERIES
Notes: Veterinary services for your dogs and cats Notes: We are a design, publishing and production
including vaccinations, medical, surgical, dental, house located in Market Square. We specialize in
diagnostic, and graphic
preventative care programs. design and typography and manufacture all manner of
promotional pulp.
MEMBER NEWS
Investors Group is growing again!
They are pleased to announce their new satellite office in Kingston
Located at 725 Arlington Park Place
Combined financial knowledge & expertise of 45 years is yours with simply a phone call.
Consultants Mike Kramer, CFP – Brian McConnell, CFP – Steve Watt looks forward to hearing from you!
Phone 384-8973 or 545-0300
Feel free to drop by at our Grand Opening on Monday, July 12!
CRUISING INTO A NEW TOURIST SEASON IN STYLE.
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises. Exhibitors showcased their businesses and a great turnout of guests enjoyed a journey
eastward before returning home. Thank you very much to our host for the day, Hugh Mackenzie, representing 1000 Island
Cruises. We also thank Bob Izumi for making a special appearance and our sponsor, Adecco Employment Services of
Kingston.

3. Municipally Safe and Sound
Advertise With Us
Thursday, May 27th saw the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce host our
annual Municipal Reception upstairs at the Kingston Brewing Company. A
Another Way The Chamber Works For You special thank you goes out to our sponsors, Len Corcoran Excavating Limited
and Norterra Organics. This enjoyable afternoon provides an opportunity for
Think Kingston knows what you do and how well you do it? the Chamber staff and Board of Directors to welcome a mix with City Councilors
As the voice of business in the Kingston area, the Greater Kingston Chamber of and Municipal staff. It is also an occasion to award a deserving City employee
Commerce works hard to communicate with its members through a variety of
methods. What this means to you as a Chamber member is a unique opportunity to
with a gift of thanks to recognize their hard work, important foresight and
reach out to your fellow members - an audience of almost 900 of the region’s diligence in carrying out their integral work in the City. We at the Chamber want
premier businesses – and the greater community as a whole. to continue to fortify our productive work with City staff and the Municipal
Reception is a unique way of achieving this goal. Together, we can continue to
The new Chamber website will be a dynamic and interactive source for all things create a vibrant, healthy community. This year, Kingston Police Chief Stephen
business in Kingston. With 1000+ visits every day and more than 30,000 unique
visits per month, there are excellent opportunities offered exclusively to Chamber Tanner accepted the Municipal Recognition Award on behalf of the Kingston
members. Through advertorials, enhanced listings and page, banner and e-flash Police Force. Chief Tanner and all of his officers and staff have been
sponsorships, you can reach out to businesses and individuals throughout the instrumental in working diligently behind the scenes to help his department
region, across the country, and around the world. move forward. Positive restructuring, increased resources and a remarkable
2010 operating budget highlight the success stories within the force.
Statistical analysis of our website traffic has illustrated that the business and
residential communities at large continue to rely on the Chamber as their source of
information on business and political news, educational opportunities and upcoming
events.
Membership in the Chamber offers many benefits, and there is no greater benefit
than the opportunity for its members to talk to one another; to communicate,
educate and sell like never before.
For more information on the advertising opportunities available, please contact Wil
at Primer Business Solutions - 1 800 586 6855 – www.myprimer.ca.
GREATER KINGSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
GETS INVOLVED WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO
HELP!
On Wednesday, June 2nd, Tim Hortons restaurants invited customers to buy a
cup of coffee and help send over 9,000 kids, who could otherwise not afford it,
on the camping adventure of a lifetime. Camp Day, the single largest fundraiser
for the Tim Horton Children's Foundation, took place at more than 2,300
participating Tim Hortons stores in Canada and over 180 stores in the United
Just like St. Andrews or Troon. Any day is a good
States. Pictured below is 2010 Chamber President Rodger James with Sherri day to golf.
Agnew, CEO of J.E. Agnew Food Services Ltd. They helped serve customers at For over two decades, the Chamber Classic Golf Tournament has stood tall as
the Tim Hortons location at 660 Arlington Park Place. a fantastic way to network, enjoy good company and try your luck on the
As part of this 24-hour fundraiser, all Tim Hortons locations donated their entire greens. Oh, and let’s not forget the best prizes you’re going to find anywhere!
coffee proceeds, in addition to funds raised through various Camp Day events The reactions to the complimentary putters for each player this year were
and activities, to the Children's Foundation. Last year, thanks to the overwhelming. The Chamber thanks Golf Town for this chance to celebrate
commitment and enthusiasm of Tim Hortons store owners and staff and the over 20 years of Chamber Classis success. Despite the early mist and rain,
generosity and support of their customers, an astounding $5.5 million (CDN) which were more akin to a scene from the British Open, spirits were soaring
was raised on Camp Day! and the compliments keep on coming. Thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors
and volunteers. A big round of applause is also in order for Garrison Golf and
Curling Club and Harvest Catering, who again proved to be hosts of the
highest order, providing a great course, unmatched assistance and an
unforgettable meal. We also thank our presenting sponsor, Johnson Inc.
(Thomson Jemmett Vogelzang) We’ll see everyone next year for our 22nd
Classic!

4. AUGUST
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Thursday, August 26 – 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Chamber Euchre OCTOBER
Tournament at the Kingston Brewing Company, Upper Level, 34 Clarence
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Street. Cost is $25 PLUS HST members and $35 PLUS HST non-members. Tuesday, October 12 - 7:15 am – 9:00 am. Chamber Breakfast –
Card sharks and novice fish, get ready to sit down and deal with another United Way Success By Six Update. Donald Gordon Centre at
of our popular euchre tournaments! 72 hours prior notice for Queen’s University, featuring a speech on behalf of the United
cancellations.
Way. Cost to attend is $20 plus HST Chamber members; $30 plus
HST non-members. Sponsored by Bell. 72 hours prior notice for
SEPTEMBER cancellation for attendees.
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Friday, September 10th – Chamber Open House. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Thursday, October 14 - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Celebrate Small
Meet Chamber staff and members in an informal networking Business Mixer in the Confederation Place Hotel. Sponsored by
environment. New member orientation session will take place from 2:00 BDC Business Development Bank of Canada. SMALL BUSINESS IS
pm to 3:00 pm. Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. Free with RSVP. MAKING BIG NEWS! Help us to celebrate the success of the
Sponsored by TD Canada Trust. strong little engines propelling and prospering in our community
at our Small Business Mixer. Cost for Chamber members to
Tuesday, September 14th, 7:15 am – 9 am Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast. St. Lawrence College Update Start your business day with exhibit is $105 dollars plus HST. Admission is free. 72 hours prior
Chris Whitaker, St. Lawrence College President & CEO and learn about notice for cancellation for exhibitors.
the new Employment Service initiatives. Host: St. Lawrence College
Davies Hall. $20 plus HST Chamber members, $30 plus HST non-
members. Sponsor: Employment Service. 72 hours prior notice for
NOVEMBER
cancellation for attendees. th - TH
Friday, November 5 It’s our 15 Annual President’s Gala
Thursday, September 16th, Rogers presents the 5th Annual Ladies Day featuring the Business Achievement Awards. Host: Kingston
on the Green. Another great SOLD OUT Chamber day of golf, networking Banquet and Conference Centre at Days Inn Kingston, 33 Benson
and just plain fun! – Includes a marketplace, prizes, and dinner. Host: Street. Tickets: $95 plus HST for Chamber members, $125 plus
Colonnade Golf and Country Club. Net proceeds from this day go to HST for non-members. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for
Breast Cancer Action Kingston. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for attendees.
attendees.
Wednesday, September 22nd 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Chamber
Workshop. Blackberry Tips & Tricks with Rogers Wireless Express.
Unleash the true power of your Blackberry. This is a
chance to attend a “user focused” session with hands-on
tools and training by Rogers Wireless Express
professionals. Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. Cost to attend is
$15 plus HST Chamber members; $20 plus HST non-members. 72 hours
prior notice for cancellation for attendees.
Thursday, September 23rd - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Chamber of Commerce
New Member Showcase Business Mixer. It’s a great opportunity to meet
new friends, re-acquaint with old and establish successful networking at
the Cataraqui Golf & Country Club, 961 King Street West. This event is
sponsored by Verico, The Mortgage Professionals. Plan to drop by for an
exciting celebration with displays from New Chamber Members,
although any members can exhibit. The cost for Chamber members to
exhibit is $105 plus HST. Admission is free. 72 hours prior notice for
cancellation for exhibitors.
EVENTS SUPPORTED BY VIA RAIL CANADA
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Thursday, September 30 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Chamber Workshop.
Introduction to American Sign Language, sponsored and presented by
Leading Hands of Canada. . Find out how the Accessibility Act affects
business effective January 2012. Registration takes place from 8:30
am. Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. Cost to attend is $15 plus HST
Chamber members; $20 plus HST non-members. 72 hours prior notice for
cancellation for attendees.
Kingston Chamber of Commerce
C/O Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Phone: (613) 548-4453
Fax: (613) 548-4743