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    KINGSTON CHAMBER EWS

    DECEMBER 2011

    KINGSTONCHAMBER.ON.CA

    ISSUE

    18CEMBER

    Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of working

    with a great Chamber staff, plus a slate of Board members

    and volunteers who have made, and continue to make, my

    Presidency run well in its duration. I have worked hard in

    balancing my responsibilities at St. Lawrence Parks

    Commission while trying to make this the best City in

    which to live, work and do business. I do plan to stay

    involved in constructive ways in this community to

    influence change.

    At the start of my term, I challenged the network to

    embrace social networking as a positive business tool. It is

    not a fad. This will continue as an outreach to our

    members, energizing the Chamber as the voice of

    business in our community.

    Within the Chamber, there were serious issues to be dealt

    with. The Board of Directors assisted interim General

    Manager Matt Hutcheon as he unveiled the Chambers

    first Strategic Plan. This blueprint will be used to usher in a

    new era for the Chamber. We will continue to host

    numerous events in 2012 with a strong emphasis on

    business, while cultivating a more focused light on

    business advocacy and education to our membership. If

    we are branded as the Voice of Business, we aim to back

    up that claim. Overall, 2011 saw the Chamber maintain a

    positive bottom line, while membership was strongly-

    retained and new members were attracted. Next year, the

    Board will be infused with 8 new Directors to help take us

    boldly into 2012.

    Happy Holidays to all and best wishes for a successful New

    Year.

    Fearless speakers, passionate promotion

    Tuesday, November 15th

    the Chamber Breakfast

    featured our annual You Are the Speaker theme. All in

    attendance had 30 seconds to stand, make an

    impression and offer their professional expertise. Thank

    you to our sponsor, Digital Office Systems and our host

    for the morning, the Travelodge Kingston Lasalle Hotel.

    Pictured left to right, Ali Moloo Lucas Heney and David Peterson of

    Digital Office Systems and Emcee John Ryce of Investors Group and

    1st

    VP at the Chamber.

    EXECUTIVE

    VIEWPOINT

    BY: MEGAN KNOTT, PRESIDENT

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    New Members November 2011

    Acadian Computer Services

    Telephone: (613) 384-6735

    Fax: (613) 384-2849

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.acadiancs.com

    Number of Employees: 5

    Contact: Ms. Tracy Bailey, Office Manager

    Classification(s): COMPUTER/PRINTER

    SALES/SERVICE

    Notes: Acadian has been serving businesses in

    Kingston, Loyalist Township, Gananoque, Belleville,

    Brockville and beyond since 1993. Our reputation for

    honesty and integrity is highly valued by clients who are

    concerned about the confidentiality of their computer

    data. Our client base has grown to the point that we are

    responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of

    hundreds of computers. Our focus on quality and

    attention to detail frees our clients to focus on their

    business.

    Cascade

    556 OConnor Drive

    Kingston ON K7P 1N3

    Telephone: (613) 634-0871

    Fax: (888) 355-4961

    Email: [email protected]

    Website:

    Number of Employees: 1

    Contact: Ms. Angela Gibson

    Classification(s): EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

    Notes: Let us help you find your next employee. We offerpre-screening and our training-on-the-job programallows for an unpaid period to train and evaluatepotential employees.

    Cruz Truck Lines

    2275 Leonard Street

    Elginburg ON K0H 1M0

    Telephone: (613) 545-5666

    Fax: (613) 545-5863

    Email: [email protected]

    Website:

    Number of Employees: 2

    Contact: Mr. Drew Mclean,

    Classification(s): TRANSPORTATION

    Notes: Long Haul Trucking Company.

    Edible Arrangements Opening Soon

    2395 Princess Street

    Unit 9

    Kingston ON K7M 3G1

    Telephone: 613 542 5252

    Fax:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.ediblearrangements.comNumber of Employees: 4

    Contact: Ms. Rose Jackson,

    Classification(s): FLORISTS

    Notes: We design Fresh Fruit Bouquets in a great varietyof shapes and sizes, made daily. Let your Mom knowshe's special with one of our Mother's Day Bouquet's.Birthday's? We've got them covered for all ages. Add asparkle to your little ones eye with a Spiderman orDisney Princess arrangement. Give your Sweetheart aRose box with Chocolate covered Strawberries. Wecater to Office meetings, Company Christmas Parties,Centerpiece's for Weddings, as well as WeddingFavors. We can dip your arrangement using ourGourmet Chocolate available in both milk and whiteChocolate. Come into our store for a fresh fruit salad, orsample a fruit skewer dipped in our Gourmet Chocolate.

    Ernestown Windpark LP

    2300 Yonge Street, Suite 801

    PO Box 2300

    Toronto ON M4P 1E4

    Telephone: (877) 389-4099

    Fax: (416) 864-9568

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.ernestownwind.com

    Number of Employees: 1

    Contact: Ms. Karen Summerskill, Community Relations

    Classification(s): SOLAR & WIND POWER

    Notes: Development of a 10 MW wind farm in Loyalist

    Township, adjacent to the Taylor Kidd Industrial Park.

    Kingston Area Taxi Commission

    1201 Division Street

    Unit 12

    Kingston ON K7K 6X4

    Telephone: (613) 547-3763

    Fax: (613) 547-2857

    Email: [email protected]

    Website:

    Number of Employees: 2

    Contact: Mr Dave Kennedy, MLEO

    Classification(s): TAXI SERVICES

    Notes: Responsible for licensing of taxis in Kingston and

    Loyalist township.

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    New Members continued

    Kort Construction

    733 Chatsworth Place

    Kingston ON K7P 2E3

    Telephone: (613) 389-1630

    Fax:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website:

    Number of Employees: 3

    Contact: Mr. Kerry Wilkins,

    Classification(s): CONTRACTORS - GENERAL

    Notes: Provider of general and finish carpentry including,

    but not limited to: residential/commercial/industrial

    renovations, installation of all millwork, doors & windows,

    hardware & accessories, tile & hardwood floors, stairs.

    Decks & fences. Siding. Framing. Boarding.

    MacLellan Water Technology Ltd.

    388 Millhaven Road

    PO Box 392

    Odessa ON K0H 2H0

    Telephone: (613) 386-0550

    Fax: (613) 386-9889

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.mwater.ca

    Number of Employees: 5

    Contact: Mr. William Vander Wilp, Co-Owner

    Classification(s): WATER TREATMENT

    Notes: Pumps, water sampling, well yield testing,

    chemical free well cleaning, water treatment system

    design, water treatment equipment supply and

    installation, water system mainenance and servicing,

    operation of regulated water systems.

    Solotech

    650 Dalton Avenue

    Unit 130

    Kingston ON K7M 8N7

    Telephone: (613) 545-3885

    Fax: (613) 545-9210Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.solotech.com

    Number of Employees: 2

    Contact: Mr. Rod Marsh,

    Classification(s): AUDIO-VISUAL

    Notes: From designing and installing a classroom

    projection system, to municipal chambers, boardrooms

    and videoconference rooms, to theatres, churches or

    sports facilities, Solotech is there to provide you with a

    solution, offering sales, service and installation.

    Sutton Group - Masters Realty Inc., Brokerage Kim

    Donaldson

    1650 Bath Road

    Kingston ON K7M 4X6

    Telephone: (613) 561-1677Fax:

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.realestatekingstonontario.ca

    Number of Employees: 1

    Contact: Ms. Kim Donaldson,

    Classification(s): REAL ESTATE AGENTS

    Notes: Successfully selling residential real estate in the

    Kingston area since 1991, Kim is happy to re-connect

    with old clients and welcomes new referrals!

    Tangent MTW Incorporated945 Princess St. Suite 234

    Kingston ON K7L 3N6

    Telephone: (613) 507 5151

    Fax: 480 287 9182

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.tangentmtw.com

    Number of Employees: 10

    Contact: Laura Kittner

    Classification(s): CONSULTING/MARKETING

    COMMUNICATIONS

    Notes: Operating locally since November 2009, we are afull scale creative agency offering business

    development, marketing communications and custom

    software application services. Our clients range from

    independent local to fortune 500 firms.

    New Directory Member

    Anysize Moving

    56 Railway Street

    Kingston ON K7L 5J8

    Telephone: (613) 544-1897Fax: (613) 544-6296

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.anysizemoving.com

    Number of Employees: 0

    Contact: Mr. Glenn Warner, President & G.M.

    Classification(s): MOVING & STORAGE

    Notes: We have put into place the 'Go Green' initiative

    by incorporating the practices of reduce, re-use and

    recycle into our daily operations, both on the road and

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    off. When you move with Anysize and Mayflower, you

    help us reach our goal - making our world a little greener

    - one move at a time.

    The Art of Networking Networking

    offers opportunities for the full spectrum

    of our Chamber membership. Why shouldyou attend our Chamber events?

    There are a variety of reasons to attend conferencesand events that are related to your niche. It's notalways just about the information presented.

    Networking

    One of the best reasons to attend these conferencesis networking with other professionals in your industry.Trading business cards with people and making new

    contacts can be of huge benefit down the road. Theysay it's not whatyou know, it's whoyou know. I like tothink that whatyou know is pretty important too, butwhoyou know can't hurt either.

    Branding

    In the process of this networking you will be brandingyour business and yourself as a professional and/oran expert in your industry. If you do this well enough(and attend enough conferences) along withmaintaining a positive reputation on the web, you canbecome one of the people that other people in your

    industry want to get to know. If you achieve thatstatus, chances are your business will be doing fine.You can also hand out branded promotional items.

    Learning

    Let's not discount the actual knowledge you can takeaway from a conference. The quality of informationpresented will obviously vary from conference toconference, but the good ones can give you great fuelfor your marketing campaigns or other businessstrategies. If nothing else, they can get you hyped up

    to go and try some new things.

    Chamber Advocacy in Action

    Creating forums via Chamber meetings and otheractivities for partners such as KIP, KEYS, KEDCO,ELORIN, ACFOMI etc to present information onimpact scenarios and issues important to theworkforce, employees, employers and prospectivemembers.

    Take a leadership role in opposing legislation thatharms business growth (constrictive bylaws, permit

    processes and approvals), and proactively supportpro-business public policy through focused advocacy.(ex: hiking equalization heads in beds paymentsfrom the province.

    Seek to expedite building permits withoutcompromising public safety.

    Seek a fairer, consistent regulatory environment thatencourages private sector investment.

    Create a grassroots lobbying organization (structure)of like-minded economic partners, their respectivesectors and employees.

    OCC Launching Three Policy Committees

    The OCC is in the process of establishing three newPolicy Committees focusing on: finance and economiccompetitiveness; productivity and human capital; andsustainability. We are currently seeking nominationsfor membership on those Committees.

    More information about these new OCC PolicyCommittees can be found on the OCC website.http://occ.on.ca/2011/occ-launching-three-policy-committees/

    OCC Supports Canada Joining the Trans-PacificPartnershipOn November 13, 2011, Prime Minister StephenHarper announced that Canada will formally apply to

    join the emerging Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)trade group of Asia-Pacific countries. The OCC is infull support of the federal government's decision toapply for membership to this trade group. Moreinformation about TPP can be found on the OCCwebsite. http://occ.on.ca/2011/occ-supports-canada%e2%80%99s-decision-to-join-trans-pacific-partnership/

    The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce isproud to be building partnerships between industryand academia in the Kingston Region. Connect toInnovate Kingston will provide a strategic workshopfeaturing leading firms to bring about effective

    business-academia collaborations to foster a morevibrant and internationally competitive economy.The Connect to Innovate Kingston Workshop willoccur Thursday, December 15, 2011, from 8:30 amtill 11:30am at the Ambassador Conference Resort,Regal Room. FREE ADMISSION. For moreinformation on this event and the broader Connectto Innovate Initiative, visit www.occ-oes.com/connect-to-innovate or call 416 482 5222ext 231.

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    Business Achievement Award Winners

    Announced

    Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce

    celebrates the best of local business

    The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce held theirsixteenth annual Presidents Gala, featuring the Business

    Achievement Awards November 4th

    , 2011 at the Kingston

    Banquet and Conference Centre. Over 270 guests attended

    the gala, which celebrates the success of local businesses. The

    winners were:

    Volunteer of the Year (sponsored by The Kingston Banquet

    and Conference Centre): Paul Grass, Digital & Analogue

    Telephone Services.

    Tourism Award (sponsored by Tourism Kingston, a division of

    KEDCO): Fort Fright, Fort Henry National Historic Site of

    Canada.

    Small Business of the Year (sponsored by Bell): in bloom.

    Medium Business of the Year (sponsored by CIBC Imperial

    Service/CIBC Wood Gundy): Cards Bakery.

    Large Business of the Year (sponsored by TVCOGECO):

    MetalCraft Marine.

    Young Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Trillium

    College): Mark Sherwin, First Capital Construction.

    Business Person of the Year (sponsored by Union Gas Ltd):

    Garry McColman, McColman Enterprises.

    Presidents Award (sponsored by Empire Life): Kingston

    Accommodation Partners (KAP)

    Award winner details:Volunteer of the Year: Paul Grass, Digital & Analogue

    Telephone Services. A real veteran of business

    organizations throughout the city, this individual really knows

    how to bring groups together through positive contribution.

    This spirited member of the community just loves getting

    involved in anything and delivers with great work and

    participation. As a member of the Greater Kingston Chamberof Commerce Special Events/Networking committee, this

    person is a real cheerleader for all Chamber activities and is

    always willing to help in any way. Paul is one of the

    Chambers top ambassadors, offering his time through

    endless greeting assignments and many other volunteer

    opportunities at events. This individual is also an enthusiastic

    supporter of the Kingston and Area Home Business

    Association, consisting of professional, small business

    entrepreneurs who are home-based. At work, he always

    dials up great service and sales with his business.

    Tourism Award: Fort Fright, Fort Henry National Historic Site

    of Canada. Fort Fright is Eastern Ontarios largest scare

    attraction featuring high tech animatronics, haunted

    dungeons, combined with clever sound and lights plus live

    scare actors to create Goosebumps on your Goosebumps!

    Named one of Ontarios Top 100 Events, Fort Henry is

    transformed into Ontarios largest haunted fortress. This

    award-winning event will have you looking over yourshoulder as screams emanate from dark casemates and dead

    things come to life. Will Baird accepted the award.

    Small Business of the Year: in bloom. The growing

    community of Kingston East is the location for in bloom, a

    boutique style store that opened in 2004. in bloom is a full

    service flower shop and home decor store. The look is

    contemporary, the product is trendy. A staff of 5 is eager to

    offer ideas and tips for decorating and enjoy the opportunity

    to bring special flowers and gifts into their clients lives.

    There is always something new to see when you stop by in

    bloom at 235 Gore Road Kingston.Martha Kekkas of in bloom

    accepted the award.

    Medium Business of the Year: Cards Bakery. From their

    tasty downtown location, Cards has leveraged

    relationships with other business owners in the Kingston area

    in order to sell their products at their stores. Cards Bakery is

    a third generation family bakery that was founded almost 40

    years ago by Edith Card. Cards is now owned and operated

    by Jennifer Moon (Ediths granddaughter) and is located at

    304 Bagot Street. Cards specializes in scratch baking using

    only the finest ingredients. Jennifer Moonof Cards Bakery

    accepted the award.

    Large Business of the Year: MetalCraft Marine. MetalCraft

    Marine designs and builds high-speed fire/rescue, patrol and

    workboats. They are able to maintain their dominance and

    superior quality through a number of factors: constant

    innovation through R&D; strong relationships with

    customers90% of their business comes from referrals; and

    their enthusiasm for unique engineering. These factors

    enabled them to outperform the competition. MetalCraft has

    added 22 employees since 2008 and continues to add more

    employees every day. Since 2008, MetalCraft Marine has

    increased its sales by sixty-five percent while raising margins

    by one-hundred percent. Bob Clark accepted the award.

    Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Mark Sherwin of First

    Capital Construction. First Capital Construction offers a single

    point of contact for both building and property maintenance.

    Virtually all business since 2009 has been on a referral basis,

    made possible by the owners commitment to the highest

    quality of work. Over the past 3 years, First Capital

    Construction has grown from a small construction company

    to one which manages the construction of commercial and

    multi-unit buildings and looks after building service requests

    for international companies.

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    Gala Continued

    2011 will be the companys first financial year with sales over

    $1 million. Mark Sherwinaccepted the award.

    Business Person of the Year: Garry McColman, McColman

    Enterprises. Through his involvement in a number of

    successful, entrepreneurial enterprises, Big G has givenback to the community in a very large way; from supporting

    Canadian Tire Jump Start, the Neo Natal Unit and the Kids for

    Kids Hockey Tournament. Garry started the Border Radio

    Station in 1997, growing the business, establishing

    community respect and support which has driven them to

    where they are today. This has assisted in job creation, hiring

    people in sales, creative, promotion and on air, while

    continuing to connect with people locally. Wendy Bouwma

    accepted the award on behalf of Mr. McColman.

    Presidents Award.This award recognizes a special individual

    or group; those who have demonstrated tremendous work

    and benefit to the business community, making Kingston thebest place in which to live, work and do business. Chamber

    President Megan Knott chose Kingston Accommodation

    Partners (KAP). This organization strives to be the best host;

    to help improve the quality of life in this community, for both

    local businesses and for our current and future guests. With

    over 20 members, they have a uniquely 100% volunteer

    membership with one main objectiveTo promote and

    attract visitors to our beautiful and historic cityTo Put Heads

    in Beds. These dedicated local business men and women have

    come together to promote the city and attract new and

    returning visitors to Kingston. They have partnered with

    Tourism Kingston to focus aggressive marketing in GreaterToronto, Ottawa and nationwide to promote Kingston as a

    unique and vibrant destination for domestic tourism. By

    focusing on these markets, our city has experienced impact

    years, outperforming larger metro markets with significantly

    higher marketing budgets. They have been instrumental in

    helping lift the profile of our region through aggressive

    television, transportation and radio advertising. This

    organization has been front and centre in helping to promote

    Kingstons largest attraction as a Unesco World Heritage Site,

    partnering with Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada to

    help promote their exciting array of programs. They have

    assisted in bringing high profile events to Kingston working

    alongside Tourism Kingston to promote top classinternational sports to our population. In addition, they have

    assisted with its partners in organizing family friendly events

    around Kingston and making our City attractive to all. Murray

    Matheson accepted the award on behalf of Kingston

    Accommodation Partners.

    Pictured below are the evenings award winners.

    Top, left to right are Greg Baker on behalf of

    winners reception sponsor BMO Bank of

    Montreal, Murray Matheson, Megan Knott, Paul

    Grass, Bob Clark, Mark Sherwin and James Ginn

    (BMO.) Bottom, left to right are Will Baird, Jenn

    Moon, Wendy Bouwma (on behalf of Garry

    McColman) and Martha Kekkas.

    Upcoming Chamber Events 2011

    Due to the increased volume of payments being

    processed at our events and time delays, we request

    registrants to pay in advance for any event, when there is

    a fee being charged. Walk-ins for all events will be

    charged the non-member rate. Cancellations must be

    received 72 hours prior to event to avoid invoicing. No-

    shows will be invoiced the full event price plus a $5.00

    administration fee. You can purchase Chamber breakfast

    certificates in advance. You can buy 11 for the price of 10

    by calling the Chamber at 613.548.4453. Thank you.

    Thursday, December 15th

    - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm. HappyHolidays Business Mixer at the Marriott Courtyard

    Kingston, Highway 401/Division Street. Join us after

    work for great networking, complimentary hors d

    oeuvres and door prizes! Chamber mixers are great

    venues for making new friends and professiona

    contacts. Sponsored by: Investors Group. Admission is

    free.

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    Upcoming Chamber Events 2012

    Tuesday, January 10th - 7:15 am 9:00 am. Chamber

    Breakfast Political Update **MEMBERS ONLY. Join us

    for a focused outline on our political landscape for 2012

    with Kingstons Mayor, Mark Gerretsen, MPP John

    Gerretsen and MP Ted Hsu. Sponsored by KellyServices. Host: The Kingston Banquet & Conference

    Centre at Days Inn, 33 Benson Street. Cost for Chamber

    members, $21.02 plus HST ($23.75 total) 72 hours prior

    notice for cancellation for attendees.

    Thursday, February 23rd - 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 winter season topped off by outstanding food.Cost for Chamber members to exhibit is $140 plus HST.

    Admission is free for attendees. 72 hours prior notice for

    cancellation for exhibitors.

    Friday, March 2nd Chamber Funspiel at Garrison

    curling Club. Join us on the sheets for a few ends of fun

    on March 2nd at Garrison Curling Club. It's a great way

    to break up the mid-winter blahs! Pre-registration

    required. Cost for Chamber members is $65.00 plus HST

    per player. $85.00 plus HST for non-members.See you

    there. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for

    attendees.

    Tuesday, March 20th - 7:15 am 9:00 am. Chamber

    Annual General Meeting. Celebrate 171 years of

    business success! Cost for Chamber members, $21.02

    plus HST ($23.75 total), $30.97 plus HST for non-

    members ($35.00 total). Host: Vimy Officers Mess. 72

    hours prior notice for cancellations.

    Thursday, April 26th - 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 yournetwork, extend your supply link and improve your

    business communications. In the Holiday Inn Kingston

    Waterfront. Cost for Chamber members, $30 plus HST,

    $40 plus HST for non-members. 72 hours prior notice for

    cancellation for attendees.

    2012 Membership Dues Update. The Greater

    Kingston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

    has voted to raise membership dues by 2% starting

    in January 2012. If you have any questions, please

    contact the Chamber at 613.548.4453.

    EVENTS SUPPORTED BY VIA RAIL CANADA

    EVENTS ARE PROMOTED BY

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    HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    BUSINESS MIXERThursday, Dec 15th, 2011

    Chamber

    Events arePromoted By:

    (Win fantastic door prizes courtesy ofChamber members!!)

    SPONSOR:

    HOST:

    401 at Division St.

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    Register at

    www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

    Mark Gerretsen waselected the 95th mayor ofthe City of Kingston onOctober 25, 2010. Prior tothat election, Mark servedone term as the CityCouncillor for Portsmouth

    District, 2006 to 2010.John Gerretsen was firstelected to the OntarioLegislature in 1995 torepresent Kingston and TheIslands. He was re-electedin 1999, 2003, 2007 and2011. John was appointed

    Attorney General onOctober 20, 2011

    Ted Hsu was elected asMP for Kingston and

    Islands in 2010. Ted grewup in Kingston, workedaround the world and chose

    to return here to live. Hisextended family has been inKingston since 1964.

    Tuesday, January

    10, 20107:15 am9:00 am

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    **MEMBERS ONLYChamber Breakfast at the Kingston Banquet & Conference Centre at Days Inn

    33 Benson StreetTuesday, January 10th, 2012.

    Attendee(s)____________________________________________________________________________

    Company:____________________________________________________________________

    Telephone: ______________________________

    Fax____________________________________Email____________________________________

    Registration: $21.02 plus HST Chamber membersMethod 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 at613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at

    www.kingstonchamber.on.ca

    Chamber Events are promoted by:

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    FAMOUS

    FEBRUARY MIXER

    SPONSOR:

    HOST:

    OUR BIGGEST EXHIBITOR MIXEROF THE WINTERTHURSDAY,

    FEBRUARY 23RD4:30 PM7:30 PM

    Chamber Events are promoted by:

    Exhibitor Registration - February 23rd Famous February Business MixerExhibit tables are

    reserved for members of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce.**TWO WEEKS PRIOR NOTICE REQUIRED FOR CANCELLATIONS OR NO REFUND

    Contact:______________________________________Business:___________________________Phone: ______________________________________________

    Exhibitor Payment: **$140.00 + HST Payment Method: ___ Cheque enclosed ___ MC/VISACredit 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

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    ANNUAL GREATER KINGSTONCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    CURLING FUNSPIELFriday March 2, 2012

    Curling Registration March 2nd, 2012**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 ExperienceLead (Never Curled)

    _______________ _______________ SecVice Intermediate

    _______________ _______________ Skip Adv

    Registration: $65 plus HST (MEMBERS) $85 plus HST (NON-MEMBERS)__Sheet Sponsor: $50.00 __ Exhibit table: $105 plus HST

    Method of Payment: __ Visa __ Mastercard __ Cheque enclosedCard #:_____________________________________Exp._______Signature: ____________________

    ____I would like to be contacted to be a door prize contributor of the FunspielPlease pre-register by Mail/Fax/Online to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, c/o Innovation Park,

    945 P i St Ki t ON K7L 3N6

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    Chamber will put the teams togethereveryone 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.