Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter May 2011

CHAMBER MEMBER VALUE ADDED DISCOUNT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

This month’s discount
participants are:

THE GLASS LADY
10% off on all products, not
combine with other offers.

HERBAL MAGIC
50% off for Chamber members

IMAGINE FILMS
Discounted video production
for your website

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CHAMBER EVENTS

June 15, 2011
Everest College

CHAMBER SHOWS

August 18, 2011
Whitewater Golf Club

NEW MEMBERS

City Wide Sound

Esquega, Naomi

Expert Hearing Solutions

Grinning Belly

PMA Wines & Spirits

Superior Hearing Centre

Find all of our members in our
Online Business Directory

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Ambassadors Committee
August 31, 2011 - Noon

Education Committee
June 8, 2011 - 8:30am

Marketing Committee
June 15, 2011 - 1:30pm

Membership Committee
June 23, 2011 - 12:15pm

Small Business Committee
June 15 - 11:30am

Quality Management
Committee
TBA

*Unless specified, all meetings
take place in the
Chamber Boardroom.

	Timely Support Needed for Lakehead University with their “Legal Challenge” Harold Wilson, TB Chamber of Commerce President The progress towards a Law School for Lakehead University has had the potential to be a galvanizing force over the past few years. Since the possibility of a law school was first envisioned by leaders of Nishnawbe Aski Nation back in 2005, having legal scholars trained in Northern Ontario with an appreciation and training in Aboriginal, small practice, and natural resource concerns has been a compelling goal. Read More
	June After Business - Everest College This will be the last After Business as we will break for summer hiatus. This means it is a good chance to catch up with your business colleagues before they take their vacation. So come on out to Everest for this great networking opportunity prior to summer. Read More
	June 2011 - Good News Good News articles from Global Sticks, Union Gas, GRK Fasteners and George's Market. Read June's Good News Good News Submission Guidelines
	Annual Chamber Golf Classic Practice your swing and get ready for the 26th Annual Chamber Golf Classic August 18th at Whitewater Golf Club. New this year… you have the choice of 9 or 18 holes. Cart, lunch, after golf appetizers, dinner and prizes all included. Register as an individual or a team of 4. Limited space book now Read More
	Ontario Chamber of Commerce News News and information on the 29th Annual Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAA), Business Medical Technology Innovation Symposium and Affinity Programs. Read More
	June Business Profile - McDougall Energy Jim and Leanne joined McDougall Energy in August 2006. They previously were Retail Associates at 740 Memorial Ave opening up the ESSO station in October 1987 with Jim’s father Gary Barr. Jim has long history with ESSO. His grandfather opened up an ESSO in Vermillion Bay in 1946. Read More
	Prosperity Northwest Booth space now on sale for Prosperity Northwest business building business presented by Tbaytel, September 21st at the Valhalla Inn. This event which is being held in conjunction with the Northwestern Ontario Regional Conference is a great opportunity to network with hundreds of community leaders from the region. It is a forum to energize the business community with emerging opportunities, enhanced contacts and enriched sector intelligence. See how your business can grow Read More
	Wedding Wishes Formal Fair Exhibit space is over 50% sold in just 3 weeks for the 23rd annual Wedding Wishes Formal Fair presented by Sears, Sunday, November 6th at the Valhalla Inn. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your products and services to hundreds of brides and grooms Read More
	Committee News News and updates from the Membership Marketing Committee, Education Committee, Small Business Committee and Quality Management Committee. Read More
	SHIFT Network News Thunder Bay's Young Professional Network - SHIFT announces their new 2011-2012 Board of Directors. Network with fellow SHIFTers at their June BBQ sponsored by the Alumni Association of Lakehead University. Sign up for the 1st Annual SHIFT Golf Tournament Proudly Sponsored by RBC and TbayTel. Read More
	The Long and Short of Disability Insurance Nobody plans on getting ill or being injured; it can happen to anyone at any time. There’s a 50% chance you’ll be disabled for over three months before age 65, and depending on your current age, there’s a 10% chance you’ll be hospitalized this year. With Disability insurance you can protect yourself and your employees. Read More