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MP Reports UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Save the Date! View our 2011-2012 Event Brochure
RIBBON CUTTING
CHAMBER PUB NIGHT
CPN VISITOR DAY
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
CHINA ORIENTATION SESSION
RIBBON CUTTING
NETWORKING BREAKFAST
CHAMBER WINE TOUR ANNUAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
present the Awards of Excellence“Centre Wellington...Oh the Places We Will Go!” Thursday, April 26th, 2012.
Cocktails 5:45 pm
TRIP TO CHINA! To learn more or register for events, call 519-843-5140 or e-mail membership@cwchamber.ca Please take note of our Event Cancellation Policy THE FOCUS - SPRING 2012 EDITIONOur next edition of The Focus magazine will be coming out shortly. THE FOCUS is a quarterly publication dedicated to providing business information to employers, employees and other professionals that are members of the Chamber. Feature pages and articles focus on education and information that matters to business. We are looking for a variety of advertisers and articles to include in our future editions. Writers will be given a credit line when their piece is published. The articles should be roughly 600 words, general, educational, and informative for our readers - the local business community! To view sample articles and advertising please view our Winter 2011/2012 edition here www.cwchamber.ca/TheFocus. The next issue will be published near the end of April.
For more information: NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
FERGUS ELORA DISTRICT SOCCER
QUARRY OPTOMETRY CENTRE
ELORA MASSAGE THERAPY CLINIC
O’BEANS JAVABAR
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MICHAEL CHONG, MP REPORTSAs we start this new year, jobs and the economy remain the focus of your federal government. This includes supporting small businesses so that they can focus on doing what they do best: creating jobs and economic growth in Canada. I would like to take this opportunity to update you on one of our recent measures that support Canadian businesses. Red tape costs Canadian businesses and individuals alike. Our government believes that cutting red tape is critically important for innovation and increased productivity. That is why in January 2011, the government launched the Red Tape Commission in order to indentify irritants that inhibit growth, competitiveness and innovation for Canadian businesses. The Red Tape Commission was also tasked with recommending long-term strategies to address those irritants and reduce the compliance burden, without compromising the environment or the health and safety of Canadians. To meet this challenge, the Red Tape Commission carried out extensive online and in-person consultations with businesses and business groups like yours across Canada. The consultations identified roughly 2,300 specific irritants regarding regulations that cause unnecessary cost and frustration. Last month, the federal government received the Red Tape Reduction Commission’s Recommendations Report. The Red Tape Commission identified the root causes of red tape, and produced 90 specific recommendations involving 18 federal government departments and agencies. Our government listened to Canadian businesses and announced that we will be taking early action on the Commission’s recommendation and implementing the One-for-One Rule. The One-for-One Rule will reduce administrative burdens for businesses in two ways. First, it will require regulators to remove a regulation each time they introduce a new regulation that imposes administrative burdens. Second, when a new or amended regulation increases administrative costs on businesses, regulators will be required to offset – from existing regulations – an equal amount of administrative costs to businesses. This will reduce the amount of time and resources that businesses spend in order to comply with government regulations. Canadian businesses told us that the One-for-One Rule is necessary to control how often the government turns to regulations to address issues within industry. Businesses also said that at the same time, the burden of existing regulations grows unchecked. We listened to you by taking early action on the One-for-One Rule in order to support the Canadian businesses that in turn support Canada’s economy. The government is committed to delivering results for the public, while lowering costs for businesses and ensuring that the health and safety of Canadians are not compromised. To learn more about the Red Tape Commission and its report, please visit www.reduceredtape.gc.ca/ I encourage you to contact me if you have questions about the Red Tape Commission or any of the federal government’s initiatives. You can contact me by phone at (866) 878-5556 or by email at michael.chong@parl.gc.ca ROBERTA REPORTSFebruary has zipped by - even with the extra day this year the month flew by. There has been lots in the news about the Drummond Report which was released and has created a lot of buzz throughout various sectors in Ontario. The full report and an Executive Summary are available on our website. We are planning many events for the rest of the year for education, networking and fun! One item to announce is our 3rd ANNUAL LOCAL BIZ NIGHT - mark Wednesday, May 2nd on your calendar. We are pleased to partner once again with Grand River Raceway to provide you and your family, friends and co-workers with an evening of food, fun, and horses! Meet for a special reception at 5:30 to find out what horse you'll be cheering for, then enjoy a sumptuous buffet and watch the races. You'll be able to go to the stable and meet your horse too. Then stay for the LOCAL BIZ NIGHT race and cheer on your favourite. The winners will receive the coveted trophy and a party for 20 courtesy of Grand River Raceway (some restrictions apply). Call Heather or Roberta to book your table. The Nominations are in and the judging will take place in late March for the Awards of Excellence!! THANK YOU to all those businesses and individuals who took the time to submit nominations. This year's Dr. Seuss theme has a great array of costume potential. Start planning your table and costume now... Tickets will be available later in March. This morning I was greeted by a pair of beautiful cardinals on the tree outside my office window and yesterday I saw my first robin. Spring is just around the corner and life is good! MONTHLY NETWORKING BREAKFAST
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
MONTHLY WINK(CWCC's tip of the month)
Did you know... while being a member of your local Chamber, you gain access to information and resources provided by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce? RIBBON CUTTINGS
The Grand 92.9 A launch was held for Our newest community radio station, The Grand 92.9 on February 17 in downtown Fergus. They are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers....from reception to administrative back-up or community reporters and on air hosts (weekends especially). Check them out!! O'Beans Java Bar
The Chamber hosted a Ribbon Cutting at O’Bean’s JavaBar on February 18 to celebrate their official opening on the main street of Fergus. The event included support from many locals, Chamber and Council. Amazing Chai Tea Latte’s were served for everyone to sample. Great food, drink and atmosphere. Congratulations!
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