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Practicing What We Preach – Budget-Wise
Harold Wilson, TB Chamber of Commerce President
In my article last month, written after attending the October 24 Council meeting where a major topic was next year’s City budget, I suggested that the Chamber and our members get involved in providing advice and support during this process. There were two opportunities the next day at public meetings on the key budget issues at the auditorium.
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December 2011 - Good News
Good News articles from Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre, Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, Weiler Maloney Nelson Law, North of Superior Travel Association, Natural Smiles Boutique, "Clean, Green and Beautiful Awards" and Form Architecture Engineering.
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Good News Submission Guidelines
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December 2011 - Members on the Move
This new section of our Enewsletter highlights members that are moving their business location. Members on the Move include Perfect Fit Lingerie and A to Z Rentals.
Read December's Members on the Move
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2012 After Business Calendar
An exciting year is ready to begin, and we have a line up of some very unique and interesting locations for 2012. Look forward to networking with everybody in the new year!
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Bruno wants to be your “new car dealer”!
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November After Business - Recap
Thanks again to Bruno and his staff at Performance Kia. The last After Business event of 2011 was hosted in style, catered by the Valhalla Inn and included valet parking for attendees, who each went home with a little take-away, courtesy of the Kia team.
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Member 2 Member Discounts
Is your employer a member of the Chamber? That means you’re entitled to the following Member 2 Member discounts.
 Shout Media
15% off all custom Facebook Tabs
 Ward Contracting
15% off for all members until the end of April 2012!
For more discounts visit www.tbchamber.ca/discounts |
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Business Profile - Magma Metals
Magma Metals (Canada) Limited (”Magma”) is a 100% owned subsidiary of Australian junior mineral exploration company Magma Metals Limited with a focus on the discovery of precious and base-metals deposits, specifically platinum, palladium, copper, and nickel.
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Business Profile - Expert Hearing
Expert Hearing Solutions was established in 1993 and has grown to include offices in Vancouver, the Okanogan region of BC, Saskatoon as well as 2 offices in Thunder Bay and one in Kenora.
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Member Testimonial
“I was shopping around for car insurance and had received a few quotes not realizing at that time that our company had joined The Chamber. When speaking with Tony he mentioned that Chamber members received discounts on insurance. My quote from Jones & Associates was discounted by almost 20%. Wow, that's a huge savings!”
Tracy Frost,
Dundas & Campbell: The Office Suppliers |
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Member Testimonial
“I am really happy we joined the chamber, it’s been a very positive experience so far. I project to save easily more than 2 or 3 times the membership fee based on the slightly lower percentage I get from the TD Merchant Services from being a member.”
Jim Stadey,
Eat Local: Pizza & Pastry |
Thank you to our supporters of this event: TWINCITY and the Chronicle Journal
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You're Invited!
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce invites you to our OPEN HOUSE on December 14th.
Stop by for a free coffee and a paper and meet the staff and some of the board of directors.
Hours for the open house will be:
• 7:00am – 8:30am [stop by on your way to work]
• 11:30am – 1:00pm [pop in during lunch]
• 3:30pm – 5:00pm [stop by on your way home]
We’re looking forward to connecting with our members (and potential members) on this opportunity to visit in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Wedding Wishes Formal Fair - Recap
The 23rd Annual Wedding Wishes Formal Fair was bigger than ever.
Over 320 brides and grooms attended and the event had over 1,000 people in total.
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Central Canada Outdoor Show
The Central Canada Outdoor Show is almost half sold. Don’t miss this opportunity to see over 15,000 people in 3 days. Sells out every year! The 8th Annual is set to take place Feb. 24 -26, 2012 at the Sports Dome. To register (link)
Register at www.tbchamber.ca/outdoorshow |
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Superior Living
Exhibit space now on sale for the 7th Annual Superior Living Health & Wellness Expo April 13 – 14, 2012 If you promote health ,wellness , leisure or lifestyle products or services you definitely do not want this opportunity to reach your target market.
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Confederation College Business Solutions
Have you ever wanted to do a third party assessment of your business? A multi-disciplinary team of Confederation College business students are available to assist Chamber members through “Confederation College Business Solutions Team”.
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Committee News
News and updates from the Membership Marketing Committee, Education Committee, Small Business Committee and Quality Management Committee.
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The Big Decision
CBC is announcing that stars of Canada’s top-rated entertainment program
Dragons’ Den are hitting the road to help struggling companies get back on track by offering their
expertise – and their own MONEY.
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A Successful Event
A nice November night of unique wine sampling with Silvio Di Gregorio, savoury hors d’oeuvres, live music from fellow SHIFTer Jean-Paul De Roover, networking opportunities and prizes…SHIFT is pleased to announce that their 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Mixer was a great success!
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Planning to Travel?
How much would medical care cost you if you or your family became injured or ill during your trip outside Canada? How expensive would it be if you needed to cancel your trip or come home early? How would you pay for these unexpected expenses?
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