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Peterborough Chamber one of three Finalists in National Competition 

8/23/2016

 
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Peterborough, ON, August 22, 2016:
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has announced the three finalists for the 2016 Canadian Chamber Competition:
  • Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
  • Burnaby Board of Trade
  • Calgary Chamber of Commerce

Each year members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce gather for their Annual General Meeting, the 2016 meeting is taking place in Regina, Saskatchewan, September 16 – 19. As part of the AGM the Canadian Chamber holds a competition based on a relevant theme. This year the theme was “Membership in the Age of Google, How Our Chamber is Reinventing ourselves”. The aim of the competition is to profile chambers of commerce that are innovative in their approach, particularly as it pertains to the theme.

The Peterborough Chamber submission focussed on the rebranding of our chamber under the “Strengthening Business” banner, as both a slogan and a way of doing business. The key elements included:

The advocacy/lobbying work we do on behalf of our members, including:
  • A weekly full page newspaper column
  • A weekly 3-minute television feature
  • A new annual event called The Power Hour, featuring all four locally elected leaders
  • A new annual event called The Business Summit, targeted at professional development
  • Amplifying our efforts with a strategic marketing plan
  • The call for a #TeamPtbo approach to economic development
​A renewed focus on member fulfillment, helping our members by:
  • Helping them take advantage of our marketing opportunities, such as:
  • Utilizing our Social Media channels
  • Attending our award winning PBX events
  • Providing relevant free education/training programming
  • Dealing with issues specific to their business
The creation of the Holistic Group, providing programming to health and wellness practitioners

The rebranding project has helped increase awareness of the Chamber and the core work we do.

“Our members drive us, and channeling the collective strength of the business community gives us a focused voice on a variety of issues. Apart from the lobbying work we do, helping our members grow helps the local economy.”  Stuart Harrison, President and CEO Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

“This is well deserved recognition for the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, reflecting the business community's engagement in the community where they do business, as well as the great work by the staff at the Chamber who nurture discussions on how we can continue to grow our businesses, thereby improving the overall health of our community. Peterborough's strength is built on the incredible efforts of the many volunteers, community groups, businesses and organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce. Well done.” Daryl Bennett
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For further information contact:
Stuart Harrison, President and CEO
Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
E-mail: [email protected]
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Phone: (705) 748-9771 ext.202

Chamber Announces Finalists for 2016 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards

8/11/2016

 
Chamber Announces Finalists for 2016 Peterborough Business Excellence Awards
PETERBOROUGH: The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for our 13th Annual Peterborough Business Excellence Awards, which publicly recognize and honour local businesses that have demonstrated a passion for excellence.

These companies will be recognized, and the recipients revealed, at the 13th Annual Excellence Awards Dinner being held on Wednesday, October 19that The Trentwinds International Centre, 264 Lansdowne Street East from 5:30pm to 10pm.  Awards will be handed out in 18 categories, plus the 4-Under-40 Profiles, Student Business Leadership Bursaries, and the prestigious Business Citizen of the Year Award.  

Tickets can be ordered online at www.excellencepeterborough.ca or by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 705-748-9771 x0.

The Chamber gratefully acknowledges the many members of the organizing committee and the strong commitment from our sponsors - our event sponsor, Bell; our Business Citizen of the Year sponsor, Nexicom; and all individual category sponsors.  Please see the attached list of categories and sponsors. 
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Host Sponsor
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Business Citizen of the Year Sponsor
2016 Business Excellence Awards Finalists
(listed alphabetically)
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT (sponsored by Gauvreau & Associates Chartered Professional Accountants)
  • Havelock Metal Co.
  • Home Suite Home Transitions
  • Publican House Brewery

SUPPLY CHAIN (sponsored by Community Futures Peterborough)
  • Carolina’s Colombia
  • Discovery Dream Homes
  • Persian Empire Distillery
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SKILLED TRADES
(sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada)
  • Fransky Mechanical
  • Mortlock Construction Inc.
  • R & M Smith Contracting Ltd.

TOURISM (sponsored by BMO Financial Group)
  • The Land Canadian Adventures
  • Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism
  • Publican House Brewery

HOSPITALITY 
  • The Brickhouse Craft Burger
  • Dolce Vita
  • The Venue

MICRO BUSINESS – Fewer than 5 employees
  • Christensen Fine Art
  • CrossFit PTBO
  • Let’s Get Digital

RETAIL – CHAIN/FRANCHISE (sponsored by RBC Royal Bank)
  • Allstate Insurance Peterborough
  • Leon’s Furniture
  • Long & McQuade

RETAIL–NON-CHAIN/NON-FRANCHISE
(sponsored by The Peterborough Examiner)
  • Euphoria Wellness Spa
  • Jo Anne’s Place
  • Wild Rock Outfitters Inc.

NEWCOMER ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (sponsored by Fleming College)
  • Nigina Azimova & Khaja Humayon Sidiqi
  • Javier Bravo
  • Catia Skinner
CUSTOMER FIRST (sponsored by TD Bank Group)
  • Camp Kawartha
  • Home Suite Home Transitions
  • MicroAge Peterborough
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LOCAL FOCUS (sponsored by Trent University)
  • Kawartha Local
  • The Land Canadian Adventures
  • Peterborough Farmers’ Market

INNOVATION/RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (sponsored by Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster)
  • Entomo Farms
  • Noble Tech Inc.
  • Swish Maintenance Ltd.

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OR RENOVATION (sponsored by City of Peterborough)
  • Ashburnham Realty (242 Hunter Street)
  • Bennett’s Home Furnishings
  • Investors Group Financial Services

MARKETING & PROMOTION (BDO Canada LLP)
  • Anden Kitchen and Bath Centre
  • Birchview Design
  • Mega Experience

ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
(sponsored by County of Peterborough)
  • Discovery Dream Homes
  • GreenUP
  • Sustainable Peterborough

HEALTH & WELLNESS (sponsored by Peterborough Regional Health Centre)
  • Adaptive Health Care Solutions
  • Hot Yoga Peterborough Wellness Institute
  • My Left Breast

NOT-FOR-PROFIT (sponsored by Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough)
  • Cuddles for Cancer
  • New Canadians Centre Peterborough
  • Trent University

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR (sponsored by LLF Lawyers LLP)
  • GM Financial
  • Kal Tire
  • Wild Rock Outfitters Inc.
To be announced at the Awards Ceremony on October 19th
BUSINESS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 
(sponsored by Nexicom)

4-UNDER-40 PROFILES
 
(sponsored by Peterborough Distribution Inc.)


STUDENT BUSINESS LEADERSHIP BURSARIES 
​(sponsored by Peterborough Economic Development)


The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is a member-based organization serving around 900 businesses in the Peterborough area.
Our main focus is to channel the collective strength of the business community to improve the economy.  
 
Contact:
Sandra Dueck, Policy Analyst/Communications Specialist
Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
705.748.9771 x215
[email protected]

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