The Greater
Innisfil
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce is comprised of members of the following organizations:
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Alcona Business Association |
The
Cookstown Chamber of Commerce |
The
400 Industrial Business Association |
The South Innisfil Business Community Association |
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The Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce (GICC) was established as a forum for business leaders working to fulfill the Chamber’s mission to be “One Voice For A Prosperous Innisfil”. It has evolved from a part-time volunteer organization to become an established, full-time resource centre serving the business community in all four corners of Innisfil.
The purpose of the G.I.C.C is to:
- promote and improve trade and commerce and the economic, civic and social welfare of the community,
- foster communication between business, community, and government,
- attract and welcome new business to the Town of Innisfil,
- attract tourism to Innisfil and create an atmosphere that will encourage consumers to return,
- promote and encourage fair and courteous dealings with customers, and
- promote, educate and encourage ethical business practices.
2008 Chamber Business Awards
Business of the Year Winner: Lefroy Harbour Resorts
Runners-Up: Simcoe Child Care, Ask Sheila II, Pet Country
Estates, Services Plus
Entrepreneur of the Year Winner: Living Organized
Runners-Up: Lice Squad Inc., Podiumpros
New Business of the Year Winner: Miller McGrath &
Associates
Runners-Up: Tupling Insurance, Joe Johnson Equipment,
Carousel Imports
Retail Business of the Year Winner: Innisfil Denture
Runners-Up: The Original Flag Store, Lavendar Floral
Manufacturing/Industrial Business of the Year Winner:
Poraver North America
Runners-Up: Tarpin Lumber Inc, Joe Johnson Equipment
Service Business of the Year Award Winner: Cellar Wines
Runners-Up: OLG Slots at Georgian Downs, Lice Squad Inc,
Alcona Optical, Matts Rentals, Davidson's Restaurant
Marketing & Promotions Award Winner: Pratt Homes
Runners-Up: Life & Times, Innisfil Journal, Lice
Squad Inc, Pet Country Estates
Community Award Winner: Gord Wauchope
Runners-Up: Matt's Rental, Pet Country Estates
Business Tips Speaker Series
The Greater Innisfil Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 2008 "Business Tips Speaker Series". Designed to help our business members improve and grow their businesses with hands on tips and practical information, the speaker series will take place over breakfast, on the second Wednesday of each month, except in July and August. The cost is $10 per person and it includes full hot breakfast, buffet style, and a guest speaker.
To reserve your spot, please contact Claudia Carmona at (705) 431-4199. A receipt under your name can be picked up the day of the breakfast. Due to the nature of booking a catered venue, we respectfully ask you to please honour your booking, as the Chamber still has to pay the expenses for any "no-shows". If you like to book in advance, please let us know and we will invoice you for the whole series for a cost of $70.
Wednesday, May 14
"Workplace Safety Tips and Guidelines"
Randy Dignard, WSIB Industrial Safety Trainers "The Safety Bus"
Randy Dignard brings over 20 years of expertise in the H&S Industry. His company, Industrial Safety Trainers Inc., is one of the largest privately owned Health and Safety Training and Consulting companies in Ontario, consulting for over 3500 Ontario businesses.
Attend this Business Tips Speakers Series and learn:
1. Who is the Ministry of Labour?
2. What authority do they have in your workplace?
3. What happens if they show up?
4. What happens if one of your staff has an accident; do you have to call
them or will they call you?
5. How do you know if you are meeting compliance with Ontario’s
Safety laws.
6. Questions and answers.
Wednesday, June 11
“Road Safety – Trucks and Trailers”
Hank Dubee, Ministry of Transportation Officer
Const. Hank Dubee has 20 years of experience in the enforcement field and policing Ontario highways. He has been a Provincial Transportation of Dangerous Goods Instructor, a Road Data Capture Instructor, a Court Officer, as well as a Ministry of Transportation Enforcement Officer.
Attend this Business Tips Speakers Series and learn about:
Annual inspection – Does your truck or trailer require one?
CVOR – Commercial Motor Vehicle Registration
Trip Inspection – new forms required as of January 1st 2008
Load Security – do you have to tie down your load?
Other topics – class of drivers licence, load limits, vehicle safety,
vehicle impoundment and more.
Future topics include:
Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness
Legal Tips for Your Business: Law Basics and Liens
What You Need to Know about MTO
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