ISSUE
06
JANUARY
KINGSTON CHAMBERNEWS January 2011
Newsletter Sponsorship Available
BY: MEGAN COUGHLIN, PRESIDENT
ENGAGE! – A great way to get connected
This is my motto as I step into the first month as President of
the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. Engage is one of
the 4 E’s of the St. Lawrence Parks Commission where I reside
as the Sales and New Business Development Consultant. I
work with an amazing group of professionals that make Fort
Henry a relevant destination in the tourism market.
As the new President for the Greater Kingston Chamber of
Commerce, it’s my goal to encourage us to be ENGAGED as
members. The Chamber network really is a powerful tool and
we have the proof to back this up. Face to face
communication and personal involvement remains the most
important method of ensuring membership works for you,
whether it be through committee participation, special
events, Chamber breakfasts, seminars or open houses.
However, it’s essential that we understand how to dip into
the Facebook, Twitter and other social network pools. How
do we approach it from an association point of view so it is
actually relevant and powerful? At Fort Henry, we have begun
to see the effects of using Social Media to attract new
visitors. Now, it’s my job to help the Chamber move in the
same direction.
Social media has enveloped us professionally and personally,
particularly among our approximate 900 members. It’s
‘virtually’ impossible not to be influenced by it at some point.
The Chamber launched our new website in 2010 and will kick
off the New Year by launching three additional features;
facebook, twitter and QR code accounts! With the click of a
button or snap of your smart phone, you’ll become better
connected to the Chamber via these new media options.
Once “connected,” you’ll discover that 2011 will be a busy
year. Significant breakfast speakers like Sydneyeve Matrix will
return, the Chamber AGM is in March and look for more
euchre tournaments, golf outings and our inaugural “speed
networking” mixer in April. Hands on workshops will keep you
moving in the right direction with additional seminars
presented by Rogers Wireless Express and Primer Business
Solutions.
So here’s to the very best in the New Year with an update,
tweet, wink and a post from the Greater Kingston Chamber of
Commerce.
KINGSTONCHAMBER.ON.CA
We have spaces
available for businesses
looking to promote their
organization through the
Kingston Chamber.
Advertise with us
A New Year’s Resolution You Won’t Want to Break.
Submitted by David Phillips, Membership/Marketing
Representative at the Greater Kingston Chamber of
Commerce
Now that we have entered a new year, you may be planning
your marketing strategy for what promises to be an
interesting year for businesses. As membership sales
representative for your Chamber, may I make a suggestion to
all members that I make to new members? During the year,
your Chamber of Commerce has numerous networking
events such as breakfasts, business mixers, curling, golf, AGM,
etc. These are all events that your Chamber organizes for you
to do one thing – allow members to network with one
another to gain business.
So, what is my suggestion? Every year you will spend many,
many hours trying to get new business. Why not plan now to
use some of those hours networking? The Chamber
breakfasts are held the second Tuesdays of the month (listed
under Events on our website). You will usually spend about 1-
1/2 hours which means a total of 10-1/2 hours out of your
year to meet dozens of prospective new clients. Not a lot of
time to obtain potential new business.
Add to that our seven business mixers held the third Thursday
of the month which, if you attend all, would add another 14
hours of your business year to meet, literally, hundreds of
prospective clients. You cannot buy this amount of contact
and it will take you weeks/months of cold calling to meet/talk
to the same number of people.
If you like to have more fun while trying to get new business,
consider taking part in our educational workshops; curling;
golf; euchre; speed networking, gala, etc. events.
Do these work? As one who spent 10 years volunteering for,
and attending, Chamber events for my former employer – I
KNOW they work. I would be happy to discuss these with you.
In addition, sponsorships/exhibit space is available for most
of these programs which adds another way to promote your
business. Contact Dana Betournay or myself for information
on sponsorships. 613.548.4453
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New Members December 2010

Website: http://www.inkwellcanada.ca
Cody Party Centre Kingston Number of Employees: 4
795 Gardiners Road Contact: Mr. Mario Lalonde, Owner
Kingston ON K7M 7E6 Classification(s): COMPUTER/PRINTER SALES/SERVICE
Telephone: (613) 389-4500 Notes: Refill Inkjet cartridges; remanufacture toner cartridges;
Fax: (613) 389-4509 recycle empty cartridges (ink & toner).
Email: kingston@codyparty.com
Website: http://www.codyparty.com Mino's Take-Out & Dining
Number of Employees: 4 340 Barrie Street
Contact: Ms. Carrie Kizell, Owner/Operator Kingston ON K7K 3T1
Classification(s): PARTY SUPPLIES Telephone: (613) 545-7770
Notes: Party rental and retail supplies! Everything you need or Fax:
want for parties or just every day fun. From balloon deliveries Email:
to elegant affairs. Website:
Number of Employees: 7
Gilda's Club Southeastern Ontario Contact: Mr. George Barrico, Owner
774 - C Baker Crescent Classification(s): RESTAURANTS
Kingston ON K7M 6P6 Notes: A Greek restaurant offering lunch and dinner in our
Telephone: (613) 507-3333 newly renovated, licensed extension or call us for take-out and
Fax: enjoy your own in-home experience with the great taste Mino's
Email: admin@gildasclubsoutheasternontario.org is noted for. We also provide full catering for any size group.
Website: http://www.gildasclubsoutheasternontario.org Pick-up or delivery. Check our menus on our website.
Number of Employees: 1
Contact: Ms. Joanne Franke, Omega Fit Club Inc.
Classification(s): ASSOCIATIONS/SERVICE CLUBS 767 Bayridge Drive
Notes: Gilda's Club Southeastern Ontario seeks to provide an Kingston ON K7P 2P1
emotional and social support community for people living with Telephone: (613) 634-3484
cancer as well as their friends and families, as an essential Fax: (613) 634-3489
complement to medical care. Email: barb@omegafitclub.ca
Website: http://www.omegafitclub.ca
Haefen Inc. Number of Employees: 10
103 - 20 Gore Street Contact: Ms. Barb Revelle,
Kingston ON K7L 2L1 Classification(s): FITNESS/HEALTH CENTRES
Telephone: (613) 507-1908 Notes: Full service health club - variety of group classes,
Fax: (613) 545-1411 certified personal trainers, massage bed, infrared sauna,
Email: csalvail@haefeninc.com tanning, towel service. HD golf. Clean, friendly environment.
Website:
Number of Employees: 20
Student Association of St. Lawrence College
Contact: Mr. Randy Pindur, Owner
Classification(s): CONTRACTORS - GENERAL 100 Portsmouth Avenue
Notes: We provide a wide array of high and low rise Kingston ON K7L 5A6
commercial, industrial and residential solutions. We strive for Telephone: (613) 544-5400
excellence and utmost customer satisfaction. Our clients Fax: (613) 544-1763
always have the peace of mind that projects conducted by Email: SAvpextK@sl.on.ca
Haefen Inc. are done in a professional, efficient and safe Website: http://www.studentvoice.ca
manner. Number of Employees: 4
Contact: Mr. Ryan Freeman,
Ink Well Classification(s): ASSOCIATIONS/SERVICE CLUBS
1300 Bath Road Notes: The Student Association of St. Lawrence College has
Frontenac Mall been providing academic and non academic services to
Kingston ON K7M 4X4 students on the Kingston campus since 1967. It is quality
Telephone: (613) 531-4167 driven and seeks to increase both student engagement
Fax: (613) 531-4501 and educational experience.
Email: mlalonde@inkwellcanada.ca>>>
 www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

New members continued BMO – Updates continued

6 Speers Blvd. (staffing update)
Tim Hortons Inc. Shelane Dano – Manager
667 Cataraqui Woods Drive
Kingston ON K7R 2Y3 42 Bath Road (staffing updates)
Telephone: (613) 634-7055
Dean McCormac – Commercial Account Manager
Fax: (613) 634-7423
Maureen Grant – Branch Manager
Email:
Website: http://www.timhortons.com
Sam Kapoor – Financial Planner
Number of Employees: 76
Contact: Ms. Natasha Moon, 297 King Street East (staffing updates)
Classification(s): DISTRIBUTION CENTER Svitlana Karavay – Financial Planner
Notes: The Kingston Tim Hortons Distribution Center services Linda Carey – Branch Manager
over 600 Tim Hortons stores throughout Eastern Ontario and
Quebec. We will be opening our new multi temperature BMO Bank of Montreal, Commercial/Private
distribution center in June 2011.
Client Services Centre (staffing update)
Bob LaFrance – Commercial Area Manager
New Directory Member
Bronskill Insurance Brokers Limited, a division of
The Practice
751 Johnson Street Newman, Oliver & McCarten Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Kingston ON K7L 2B2 (contact updates)
Telephone: (613) 546-8849 Heidi Tucker-Putzlocher, Broker
Fax: (613) 877-5261
Email: rob@skebo.net Certified General Accountants Association of
Website: Ontario, Kingston Chapter (contact updates)
Number of Employees: 1 Debbie Donovan, CGA – Chair, Kingston Chapter
Contact: Mr. Robert Fonger, Owner
Classification(s): CONSULTING - BUSINESS Collins Barrow SEO, Chartered Accountants
Notes: Certified to deliver the whole brain technology of
(new name) formerly Collins Barrow CA LLP
Herrmann International. Enriching the development and
Green Acres Inn (new toll free#)
performance of individuals, pairs, and groups. Apply this 1 800 267 7889
famous four-quadrant paradigm to maximize the>>
productivity and creativity of your organization. Building Kingston Family YMCA (contact updates)
performance teams...one member at a time! Angela Kimmett-Morris, General Manager
Susan Morton, Manager of Child Care Services
Directory Updates
Paracel Laboratories (address change+ contact
updates)
Alliance Wireless (contact update) 1058 Gardiners Road
Linda Murphy Kreimes, Sales Manager Kingston ON K7P 1R7
lmurphy@alliancewireless.com Tel: 613.449.1350
Tyler Sheridan – Business Development
BMO – Bank of Montreal Updates Email: tsheridan@paracellabs.com

704 Front Road (staffing updates) RBC Royal (523 Gardiners Road – staffing update)
Kristi Webb – Branch Manager Kim Tasse, Manager Client Care
Carolyn Moore – Financial Planner
StarTek (staffing update)
Cataraqui Town Centre (staffing update) Andrew McAllister, Human Resources Coordinator
Jan Mahoney – Branch Manager Andrew.mcallister@startek.com

Canadian Chamber:
Strengthening Our Ties:
Four Steps Toward a
More Successful Canada-
U.S. Partnership
Background
Canada and the United States (U.S.) have long
enjoyed one of the world‘s most prosperous trading
relationships. Millions of jobs on both sides of the
border depend on the hundreds of billions of dollars
in bilateral trade. Each year there are over 200 million
individual border crossings between the two
countries. The relationship goes beyond economic
integration to include family ties, language, shared
values, a singular environment and common interests
abroad. There is no doubt that Canada and the U.S.
are close friends and excellent allies. Canadians
benefit from this relationship, with half of our wealth
being derived from our trade and investment with the
U.S.
Unfortunately, the Canada-U.S. relationship has
drifted in recent years. The border has become so
ineffective that industries are shifting from ―just-in-
time to just-in–case business models. Unnecessary
regulatory barriers hinder the competitiveness of our
economies. Trade disputes in a variety of sectors,
including agriculture, natural resources and
intellectual property have caused increasing friction.ii
To make matters worse, the Buy American policy
called into question the market access on which
investments have been confidently made for over 20
years. It is time to give greater attention to a
relationship that is vital to the health of both of our
economies.
Position
It is time for Canada to present the United States with
new goals, new ideas and new areas for a partnership
that will not only secure the future of both economies
and create jobs but will launch the relationship in a
new, more prosperous direction.
Key messages
In Strengthening Our Ties: Four Steps Toward a More
Successful Canada-U.S. Partnership, the Canadian
Chamber of Commerce outlines four areas—trade,
regulatory cooperation, border efficiency, and energy
security and the environment—where notable
progress has the potential to usher in the next
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
generation of economic growth and prosperity
between our two countries. Canada must work with
the U.S. to eliminate unnecessary barriers to trade and
investment. Neither
Canada nor the U.S. can afford to allow minor
irritants to disrupt overall economic and trade
relations. We need
to resolve both U.S. protectionist impulses and the
costs associated with an inefficient border.
Both governments, in partnership with industry, must
identify areas where regulatory cooperation would be
mutually beneficial. Both governments need to focus
on the removal of inefficiencies and redundancies as
well as the elimination of unnecessary regulatory
barriers in key sectors.
A new, more modern and effective border policy is
needed. This involves reclassifying the border as a
process and not a place. Improving the functionality
of the border would have three outcomes. First, it
would make North Americans more secure by
increasing participation in trusted traveller and
trusted trader programs. Doing so will allow border
agencies to focus their limited resources on areas
where they are needed most. Second, it would
improve the predictability of the border in terms of
wait times, inspections, fees, service commitments
and standards. Third, better management of border,
particularly in terms of joint infrastructure investment
would facilitate the movement of legitimate people
and goods.
Canada and the United States must coordinate
environmental policies and regulations to create
progress while minimizing the costs to businesses and
the environment. Both governments should continue
their work through the Clean Energy Dialogue,
particularly by developing compatible and
predictable regulatory policies and by promoting
technology to combat climate change and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions.
What this means for Canadian business
Healthy Canada-U.S. relations are vital to Canada‘s
prosperity. The U.S. is our largest trading partner and
our closest ally. Our systems are so integrated that we
literally build things together. The free flow of goods
and people across the border is essential to the
competitiveness of Canadian businesses and is the
source of three million Canadian jobs.

Member News
For the past 10 years The Business Performance
Practice (The Practice) has been working with
organizations to develop ―performance teams‖. These
teams feature a rich understanding of thinking
preferences which they use to: improve
communication and processes, leverage current
resources and maximize both productivity and
creativity.
―An understanding of thinking preferences provides
an instant starting point for creating synergies and
fostering effective long-term relationships‖ says Rob
Fonger, owner of The Practice. ―Our team building
process results in the rapid establishment of groups
that are equipped with a unique framework for the
building, enrichment, and ongoing management of
performance teams.‖
―At Skebo & Associates we have used thinking
preferences in the delivery of our Fast Track Business
Skills courses for the last 10 years,‖ says Peter Skebo.
―It provides a ‘jump start‘ to building relationships
and offers a powerful, approach to understanding
and managing key business issues.‖
The Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)
is used extensively by The Practice in the
development and delivery of its services. Whole
Brain® Thinking workshops are planned for the early
New Year focused on creative thinking, problem
solving, decision making and customer service.
For further information email Rob Fonger at
rob@skebo.net.
Rob Fonger is a Certified HBDI Practitioner and
owner of The Practice - ‗building performance teams
... one member at a time!‘
Green Profit Conference
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR INCREASING
YOUR BOTTOM LINE
DELEGATE FEE: $150.00
INCLUDES:
ACCESS TO ALL CONFERENCE SESSIONS AND
KEYNOTE
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
MEET AND GREET
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
MARCH 20th, 2011 Meet & Greet, Exhibition and
Registration
MARCH 21st, 2011 Conference and Exhibition
(Exhibition opportunities: All space is currently
reserved. The Conference will release it if it becomes
available.)
KEYNOTE: Nadine Gudz, Manager of
Sustainable Strategy for InterfaceFLOR
Canada, the world’s leading manufacturer of
modular carpet tile. InterfaceFLOR is on a
mission: to be the first company that shows the
entire industrial world what sustainability is.
Since taking up this challenge Interface has:
♦ Reduced waste to landfill by 77%
♦ Reduced green house gas emissions by 44%
♦ Increased renewable energy use by 30%
♦ Reduced overall energy use by 43%
♦ During the same time period, grown net sales
by 27%
…and is on the way to meeting the 2020 target
to eliminate any negative impact Interface has
on the environment. To learn more about
sustainable initiatives at Interface:
www.interfaceglobal.com
SELECTED TOPICS:
• Increasing Profits Through Energy
Generation And Cost Reduction
• Financing, legal and Insurance Matters in
Making Money from the Sun
• Driving Green Economic Development
• Increasing Targeted Successes through
Collaboration
• Successful Provincial And Municipal
Initiatives
For additional information contact: Melody Tomkow
mtomkow@switchontario.ca
613 449 0570 cell 613 547 6700 ext. 129
SWITCH
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Upcoming Events 2011

Friday, January 14th – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Chamber Open
House. Meet Chamber staff and members in an informal
networking environment. New member orientation session
will take place from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Meet and greet in
the Chamber offices to follow from 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. Free with RSVP.
Sponsored by TD Canada Trust.
th
Tuesday, February 8 – 7:15 am – 9:00 am. Chamber
Breakfast - RBC Economic Update with Dawn Desjardins and
2012 Olympian hopeful Heather Hamilton. Cost for Chamber
members, $20 plus HST, $30 plus HST for non-members.
Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank. Host: The Radisson Hotel
Kingston Harbourfront. 72 hours prior notice for cancellations.
th
Tuesday, February 15 - 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Chamber
Workshop with the OCC: - Accessibility Works. Registration
starts at 8:30 am. Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. The
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Greater Kingston
Chamber of Commerce will be hosting this workshop to help
local businesses comply with Ontario’s new customer service
standard. The customer service standard is one of five that
will form part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA). The workshop on the customer
service standard will provide the necessary information and
make it easier for business owners, their staff, volunteers and
contractors to meet the training and other requirements
under the new standard. Cost for Chamber members to
attend is $25 plus HST, non-members $35 plus HST. 72 hours
prior notice for cancellation for attendees.
Tuesday, April 12th - 7:15 am – 9:00 am. Chamber
Breakfast. The Risks and Rewards of Web Marketing with
Sidneyeve Matrix. In the age of the social web, having a
Facebook page and a Twitter stream for
your business seems almost required, but how are companies
and organizations monetizing their investment in these
marketing initiatives. Cost for Chamber members, $20 plus
HST, $30 plus HST for non-members. Sponsored by Viva
Productions. Host: the Harbour Restaurant, 53 Yonge Street.
72 hours prior notice for cancellations.
st
Thursday, April 21 - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Speed Networking
Event. Meet lots of contacts in less than 90 minutes at the
Chamber's brand new Speed Networking Mixer. The most fun
way to spark new leads, build your network, extend your
supply link and improve your business communications.
**Double your message! Sign up for a promo spot to give a
two-minute pitch to the whole crowd: $25.00. 4 spots
available. Call Dana Betournay at the Chamber office -
613.548.4453 X 1000. Sponsored by FlyerMail. In the Holiday
Inn Kingston Waterfront. Cost for Chamber members, $25
plus HST, $35 plus HST for non-members. 72 hours prior
notice for cancellation for attendees.
EVENTS SUPPORTED BY VIA RAIL
CANADA

th
Thursday, February 17 - 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Famous
February Business Mixer. Sponsored by Empire Life. In the
Kingston Banquet & Conference Centre at Days Inn 33 Benson
Street. Join us for our biggest exhibitor mixer of the season
topped off by outstanding food. Cost for Chamber members
to exhibit is $130 plus HST. Admission is free. 72 hours prior
notice for cancellation for exhibitors.

Friday, February 25th. Annual Chamber “Funspiel.” Host:

Garrison Curling Club. Pre-registration required. Cost for
Chamber members is $60.00 plus HST per player. $70.00 plus
HST for non-members. Sponsored by Henderson Total
Maintenance and Trophy House.

Tuesday, March 8th - 7:15 am – 9:00 am. Chamber Annual

General Meeting. Celebrate 170 years of business success!
Guest speakers include Queen’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Daniel Woolf and Dr. Michael Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham
will give a presentation on green chemistry and engineering
and the potential for local and regional economic
development. Cost for Chamber members, $20 plus HST, $30
plus HST for non-members. Sponsored by Altair Electronics.
Host: Holiday Inn Kingston Waterfront. 72 hours prior notice
for cancellations.
 Please
join us
Friday, January 14th, 2011
from 2 to 4 pm.

GREATER KINGSTON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Open HOUSE
Innovation park.
@ 945 princess street

Free

RSVP 613-548-4453

See our offices, meet the staff, board members and other Chamber
members in a casual environment.
New Chamber members are invited to a Member Orientation session
from 2 to 3 pm, to help you get the most out of your membership!

Sponsored by TD CANADA TRUST.

Chamber Breakfast: RBC
Economic Update with Sponsor
Dawn Desjardins and Olympic
hopeful Heather Hamilton
Dawn Desjardins is
a key contributor to
the macroeconomic
forecasts for
Canada and the US Host
and is responsible
for the interest rate
forecasts for both
countries
RBC athlete Heather’s
career in Athletics –
Pole Vault has been The Radisson Hotel
very successful. She Kingston Harbourfront
was named to the #1 Johnson Street at
2009 World Student Ontario Street
Games and 2010
Mississauga Female
Amateur Athlete of the
Year.
Tuesday
February

8
2011
7:15 am—9:00 am
At the Radisson Hotel Register at
Kingston
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
Harbourfront
 Chamber Breakfast at the Radisson Hotel Kingston Harbourfront
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011.

Attendee(s)
____________________________________________________________________________

Company:
____________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________

Fax____________________________________Email_________________________
___________
Registration:
$20 plus HST Chamber members.
$30 plus HST Non-members
Method of payment:
Cheque

Visa/MasterCard
#_______________________________________Expiry Date: ____________________

**Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing. ‘No

-shows’ will be invoiced. Fax back this form to the Greater Kingston Chamber of
Commerce at
613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

Chamber Events are promoted by:

Chamber Workshop
Accessibility Works with the
O.C.C Tuesday, February
15th, 2011
9:00 am—10:30 am
Registration starts at 8:30
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Greater Kingston Chamber
of Commerce hosts this workshop to help our local businesses comply with Ontario’s new
customer service standard. Accessibility Works is a partnership between the OCC and local
chambers of commerce and boards of trade in Ontario and the Accessibility Directorate of
Ontario to help businesses comply with the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service
(customer service standard). The customer service standard is one of five that will form part of
the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The workshop on the customer
service standard will provide the necessary information and make it easier for business owners,
their staff, volunteers and contractors to meet the training and other requirements under the new
standard.

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce

continues to provide our members and all of the
business community with the best information on
issues that have impact.

REGISTRATION
Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce workshop with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 Registration starts at 8:30 am
9:00 am to 10:30 a.m. in the Innovation Boardroom, 945 Princess Street at Innovation Park
Registration- $25 plus HST for Chamber members, $35 plus HST for non-members.
Refreshments provided. Registration is limited. 72 hours notice is required for cancellations;
‘no-shows’ will be billed.

Name(s)
________________________________________________________________________

Company:_________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________E-mail: ___________________________________

Payment method: Cheque/cash Visa/MasterCard #_______

____________________________
Expiry________________________

Fax your registration form back to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, 613-548-4743.
See us on the web: www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
 FAMOUS
FEBRUARY MIXER
OUR BIGGEST EXHIBITOR MIXER
OF THE WINTER—THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 17TH
4:30 PM—7:30 PM

SPONSOR:

HOST:

Chamber Events are promoted by:

Exhibitor Registration - February 17th Famous February Business Mixer—Exhibit tables are
reserved for members of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce.
**72 hours notice required for cancellations or no refund.

Contact:______________________________________Business:___________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________

Exhibitor Payment: **$130.00 + HST Payment Method: ___ Cheque enclosed ___ MC/VISA
Credit card#:_________________________________Exp._____

Fax to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Innovation Park (613) 548-4743

Secure online registration at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca Tel: (613) 548-4453

 SWEEP AWAY AND HURRY HARD!!
Book your spot(s) now for the annual
Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce
Curling Funspiel

Sponsor Sponsor

Book your spot(s) and the Chamber will put the teams together so that everyone has an opportunity to meet new people .
We GUARANTEE a day that will provide lots of laughter and a great chance to make new contacts. The Funspiel
includes three 4-end games, breakfast, lunch, and casual networking with munchies and prizes. Register individually.

Friday, February 25th 2011

Hosted by:

ADDED FEATURES…. Be a sheet sponsor – Cost - ($50)

Be an exhibitor (1pm – 5 pm) - Cost - ($105 plus HST)
Brooms and tape provided for all curlers.
8:00-8:15 am Instruction for beginners.
8:30 - 9:30 am 4-end game for 1st draw; breakfast and networking for 2nd draw.
9:45 -10:45 am 4-end game for 2nd draw; breakfast and networking for 1st draw.
11:00 am -12:00 pm 4-end game for 1st draw; lunch served for 2nd draw.
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm 4-end game for 2nd draw; lunch served for 1st draw.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm 4-end game for 1st draw; networking for 2nd draw.
2:45 – 3:45 pm 4-end game for 2nd draw; networking for 1st draw
4:00 – 5:00 pm Munchies and awards presentation.

Curling Registration – February 25th, 2011**note: 64 spaces, first come, first served basis.

Contact Name: ______________________________________ Company: __________________________________________

Phone: _________________ Fax: __________________ Email: ________________________________________

Names of Curlers * Note you may all be on different teams* **Circle Level of Experience
Lead (Never Curled)
_______________ _______________ Second (Beginner)
Vice – Intermediate
_______________ _______________ Skip – Advanced

Registration: $60 plus HST (MEMBERS) $70 plus HST (NON-MEMBERS)

__Sheet Sponsor: $50.00 __ Exhibit table: $105 plus HST

Method of Payment: __ Visa __ Mastercard __ Cheque enclosed

Card #:_____________________________________Exp._______Signature: ____________________

____I would like to be contacted to be a door prize contributor of the Funspiel

Please pre-register by Mail/Fax/Online to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, c/o Innovation Park, 945 Princess St.,
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
Chamber AGM: Featuring
Queen’s Principal Daniel Sponsor
Woolf and Dr. Michael
Cunningham
Daniel Woolf is the
Principal and Vice-
Chancellor of Queen’s
University. As a senior
university administrator,
Dr Woolf has a proven Host
track record in
governance, financial
management and
employee engagement.

P r o f e s s o r
Cunningham's
presentation will be on
green chemistry and The Holiday Inn
engineering and the Kingston Waterfront
potential for local and #2 Princess Street at
regional economic Ontario Street
development.
AGM agenda
Tuesday 7:15 a.m. Doors open
March 7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. AGM business.

8 8:15 a.m. Guest Speakers

9:00 a.m. Adjournment.
***
2011 $20+HST members
7:15 am—9:00 am $30+HST Non-members
At the Holiday Inn Register at
Kingston Waterfront
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
 Sponsor

Chamber Breakfast: Risks and

Rewards of Web Marketing with
Sidneyeve Matrix
Host
In the age of the social web, having a
Facebook page and a Twitter stream for
Your business seems almost required,
but how are companies and organizations
monetizing their investment in these
marketing initiatives. Sidneyeve Matrix
is Queen’s National Scholar and The Harbour
Assistant Professor of Media and Film. Restaurant
She Teaches social media, popular 53 Yonge Street
culture, online marketing and digital
distribution in mass communications.

Tuesday, April

12
2011
7:15 am—9:00 am
At the Harbour
Restaurant, 53 Yonge
Street. Register at
Mark it on your calendar www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
 Chamber Breakfast at the Harbour Restaurant - Tuesday, April 12th, 2011.

Attendee(s)
____________________________________________________________________________

Company:
____________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________

Fax____________________________________Email_________________________
___________
Registration:  $20 plus HST Chamber members.  $30 plus HST Non-members
Method of payment:  Cheque

 Visa/MasterCard
#_______________________________________Expiry Date: ____________________

**Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing.

‘No-shows’ will be invoiced. Fax back this form to the Greater Kingston Chamber of
Commerce at
613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

Chamber Events are promoted by:

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Attendee(s) _________________________________________________ Thursday,
Company: ____________________________________________ April
Telephone: ______________________________

Fax___________________Email_____________________
21
Registration:
$25 plus HST Chamber members. 2011

$35 plus HST Non-members
Method of payment:
Cheque
Visa/MasterCard
5:00 —7:00 pm
#_______________________________________ At the Holiday Inn
Expiry Date: ____________________ Kingston
**Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to event to avoid Waterfront
invoicing. ‘No-shows’ will be invoiced. Fax back this form to the
Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce at
613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at
Mark it on your
www.kingstonchamber.on.ca calendar
 Greater Kingston
Chamber of Commerce

SPRING EUCHRE TOURNAMENT

Thursday, April 28th, 2011

Registration: 4:30 pm
Tournament runs:
5:00 pm—7:30 pm

Card sharks and novice fish!

Get ready to deal in for popular and fun NETWORKING!
40 player limit with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!
$25 plus HST to play for members!
$35 plus HST to play for non-members!

Host: KINGSTON BREWING COMPANY UPPER LEVEL

34 CLARENCE STREET

Chamber Euchre Tournament Player Registration - April 28th, 2011

Name:_____________ $25 per player (PLUS HST) MEMBERS
$35 per player (PLUS HST) NON-MEMBERS

Payment Method: ___Cheque enclosed ___MC___VISA

Credit card#:_________________________________Exp._____

Payment is required in advance to confirm your registration. 72 HOUR

cancellation notification is required. Full fee charge for non-attendance.

Please complete and return to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce,

Innovation Park at 945 Princess St. Kingston ON K7L 3N6.

Tel: (613) 548-4453 Fax: (613) 548-4743

E-mail: debbie@kingstonchamber.on.ca
 CELEBRATE
TOURISM MIXER
Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Join us for a harbour cruise as we celebrate

Kingston’s tourism industries. Board at the foot of
Brock Street at 4:30 pm. Cruise departs at 5:00,
returning to the dock at 7:00 pm.

SPONSOR:

HOST:

(Win fantastic door prizes courtesy

of Chamber members!!)

Exhibitor Registration - May 19th Celebrate Tourism Mixer

**Exhibit tables are reserved for members of the Greater Kingston
Chamber of Commerce. *72 hours notice required for exhibit cancellations or no refund.
Contact:____________________________________Business: _____________________________________

Phone: __________________________Payment: $105.00 + HST

Payment Method:
Cheque enclosed
MC/VISA

Credit card#:_________________________________Exp._____

Mail/Fax to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, Innovation Park at 945 Princess St., Kingston ON
K7L 3N6. Secure online registration at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

Tel: (613)548-4453 Fax: (613)548-4743