May 2015
Chamber news
NORTH BAY & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Business
After Hours
Mark your calendars!
Thursday,
May 28, 2015
hosted by
Celebrating 30 years!
20 Maplewood Avenue
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday,
June 18, 2015
Mini-Trade Show
See page 4 for more details
and to register a booth
123 Delaware Avenue
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
IN THIS ISSUE
Annual Chamber Golf
Tournament - see
Page 3 to register
 Summer Discounts for
Chamber members
and their employees please post at your
office for all your staff
to enjoy
 This Saturday Business Trade Show
in East Ferris!
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Notes from May’s Board Meeting
Vice President Steve Dreany
updated the board regarding the
recent Ontario Chamber of
Commerce Annual General
Meeting and was pleased with
the policy sessions. He stated
“all Chambers are recognizing
the important role that advocacy
plays for our member businesses.” Items that were
discussed for policy included
the Energy East pipeline and it’s
importance to businesses across
the province, the restructuring
of WSIB that has hindered
owners in companies, the
Ontario Registered Pension
Plan that is being considered
and will add additional costs to
doing business, energy prices
and labour issues.
the development and implementation of the new EDC as a
positive step to get ahead of
other communities that are vying for additional economic
development and investment in
their communities.
Ontario Northland Interim
President and CEO Corina
Moore and Communication
Manager Rebecca McGlynn
attended the May board meeting
to present the new “Moving
Forward Transformation Plan”.
Recognizing the importance of
Ontario Northland to all of
Northeastern Ontario, the plan
is seeking viability in a number
of their core business operations
such as train freight, bus service
and the state-of-the-art refurbishment operations here in
The City of North Bay is
North Bay. The Chamber board
moving forward with the
implementation of an Economic unanimously supported moving
forward with the plan over the
Development Corporation, a
definite asset to assist the great next few months with the new
Economic Development team at Ontario Northland board and
the City. The CAO, Mayor and look forward to input from the
public to make a viable plan
Manager of ED attended the
over the coming years.
May board meeting to outline
the new corporation. The
Chamber board fully supported President Jake Lacourse
congratulated Burrows Country
Store and Garden Centre on
their recent 100th anniversary
celebration. Other congratulations went to the City and other
government agencies that participated in the recent Reverse
Trade Show for businesses
wanting to do business with
government, to understand tendering, rfp requirements, etc.; to
the North Bay District MultiCultural Centre on the recent
opening of the business incubator, Genesis@304; the Capitol
Centre on their 2015/2016
launch; the impressive fundraiser of the North Bay & Area
Community Foundation Gala
Dinner; the Sport Tourism team
for their recent announcement
of 17 OFSSA events secured for
the city; and finally the Honourary Colonels and CFB North
Bay - 22 Wing on organizing
the upcoming Armed Forces
Day on June 3, 2015 at the waterfront. Armed Forces Day are
celebrating along with the
PanAm Torch Relay that day
with a special visit by the
Snowbirds. The event starts at
11 am on the waterfront until
1:30 pm.
At right: Vice President Paul Daigle
takes the opportunity to thank Corina
Moore, Interim President and CEO and
Rebecca McGlynn of Ontario Northland
for the presentation regarding the
Transformation Plan for Ontario Northland. The new board, headed by newly
appointed chair Tom Laughren are
strong supporters of Northern Ontario
and are committed to not only sustaining
but improving the Ontario Northland
Corporation in the future. Ontario
Northland is an essential part of the
transportation sector in Northeastern
Ontario and with the past uncertainty, it
looks like the board is ready to turn its’
viability and sustainability in the future
in a positive direction.
The voice of business since 1894
www.northbaychamber.com
2015 Board of Directors
Executive:
President Jake Lacourse
Vice President Paul Daigle
Vice President Steve Dreany
Vice President Brad Gavan
Past President John Strang
Treasurer Charles Elliott
Executive Director Patti Carr
Directors:
Tanya Bédard
Gisele Cousineau
Carrie Delongchamp-Robinson
Elizabeth Evans
Anna Iati
Lucie Laperrière
Chris Minor
Sharon Mosley-Williams
Trish Pecore
Natasha Penn
Cliff Pilon
Susan Ray
Kyle Selle
Irene Smit
Mandy Strang
Crystal Thompson
Sean Wilson
Staff:
Sue Adams, Executive Assistant
Kimberley Lyon, Museum
Director
At right: City of North
Bay CAO Jerry Knox,
VP Brad Gavan, Mayor
Al McDonald and
Manager of Economic
Development Erin
Richmond are thanked
for their presentation
regarding the formation of an Economic
Development Corporation for the City. The
EDC will be a not-forprofit entity that will
compliment the current
Economic Development
staff. The Chamber
board passed a resolution supporting the new
Economic Development
Corporation.
Have you ever wanted to learn to play tennis?
Here is an exceptional offer….at a great price!
Adult tennis programs: http://www.nipissingtennis.com/learn/adult/
The first program on the is titled "Tennis101 - Beginner Adult
Lessons"
Only $30 + HST for six - 1.5 hr. group lessons. Monday's from 6:00 pm to
7:30 pm or 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Starting Monday, May 25 thru to June 29, 2015
Limited to 16 persons per session - so book soon, they fill up fast.
No membership or guest fees required for this program.
Carol Porter, Get Trained
Workers - Nipissing Coordinator
Chelsey Tremblay, Office
Assistant
North Bay & District
Chamber of Commerce
1375 Seymour Street
North Bay, ON P1B 9V6
Tel: 705-472-8480
Fax: 705-472-8027
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.northbaychamber.com
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the views expressed herein are
not necessarily endorsed by the
Chamber, its Board of Directors,
staff or its membership.
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A warm welcome to our NewMembers
A BETTER CHOICE FOR HOME
INSPECTIONS/ 2216286 ONTARIO INC
Voting Member: Ginette Beauvais
North Bay, ON P1B 8H5
Phone: 705-358-9495
Website: www.abcinspections.ca
* A Better Choice 4 Home inspections is a
team of industry leading professionals looking to solve your inspection needs. We are
experienced in the construction fields as well
as being certified and insured to the fighes
industry standards, We use the most advanced software to create a full colour report
with photos of the problem areas. A Better
Choice 4 Home Inspections endeavours to
raise the bar and privide the highest quality
service and for that reason we have created
our "Customer Commitment Program: which
states that if you have a question regarding a
property we inspected for you all you have to
do is call us, a week, a month or a year later!!
CHAMBER
GENESIS@204
Voting Member: Sarah Morin
204 Main St. E.
North Bay, ON P1B1B1
Phone: 705-498-8931
Website: www.genesisat204.com
* Genesis@204 is a business incubator
open to all entrepreneurs who are
searching for office or retail space that
has reasonable rates. No long term lease
and the support needed to help you grow
your business!
HARMONY HOMES INC
Voting Member: Mike Smith
North Bay, ON
Phone: 705-492-4247
Website: www.harmonyhomesinc.ca
* Home builder specializing in land
development, new home construction,
renovations and general carpentry
NEWS
OK TIRE & AUTO SERVICE NORTH
BAY
Voting Member: Jamie Kirstein
303 Airport Road
North Bay, ON P1B 8W9
Phone: 705-476-0005
* We provide a one stop shop for all automotive servicing needs. Highlights include:
brake service, alignments, diagnostics, heavy
and light duty service, tire and wheel service
and sales
THE NEURO EDGE
Voting Member: Eric Guillemette
1831 Cassells St
North Bay, ON P1B 4C8
Phone: 705-492-6757 Fax: 705-497-1429
Website: www.theneuroedge.ca
* Fully bilingual healthcare centre, utilizes
various treatments such as chiropractic adjustment, soft tissue therapies, neurological
rehabilitation and nutritional consultation.
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At left: new members were welcomed at
the last Business After Hours at Alterna
Savings. Chair of BAH Kyle Selle
welcomed new members including:
New Ontario Brewing Company,
N-Hance of Northeastern Ontario and
Social Science Digital. Special thank
you to Deb and her staff for hosting the
event.
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Kiwanis Citizen of the Year - John Richardson
John E. Richardson has been recognized by Kiwanis as Citizen of the
Year for 2015. Nominated three times previously, and quietly declined by
Mr. Richardson, this year being the 30th year for Citizen of the Year in North
Bay, and the 100th year for Kiwanis, it was decided with his recent passing
that this would be an appropriate occasion to recognize John’s history of
commitment to North Bay. Citizen of the Year
dinner will be held at the Clarion Resort Pinewood
Park on Thursday, May 28th, 2015 with Mayor Al
McDonald and John C. Hopper as guest speakers. Tickets are $75 and are available from any
Kiwanian or call Chris Mayne at 705-474-1532.
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Member Updates
BEYOND WIRELESS
Voting Member: Diane Falconi
789 McKeown, Unit 3
North Bay P3A 3T3
Phone: 705-472-2000
Fax: 705-472-1111
Website: www.beyondwireless.ca
Description: Beyond Wireless… going
ABOVE and BEYOND to help you get
connected. We are your Local Rogers
Wireless Dealer. Our product line-up
includes Rogers Wireless, Garmin GPS,
Infosat High Speed Satellite Internet,
Infosat and GlobalStar Satellite phones.
Change Note: New location
CORPORATION TOWN OF
MATTAWA
Voting Member: Francine Desormeau
P.O. Box 390
Mattawa P0H 1V0
Phone: 705-744-5611
Fax: 705-744-0104
Website: www.mattawa.ca
Description: Municipal services.
Change Note: New voting member
FAIRVIEW PARK CAMPING &
MARINA
Voting Member: Erin Wickett-Duff
395 Riverbend Road
North Bay P1B 8Z4
Phone: 705-474-0903
Fax: 705-474-9339
Website: www.fairviewparkcamping.com
Description: Family campground, outdoor
heated pool, boat slips, cottages for rent &
active adult lifestyle community
Change Note: Updated description
KPMG
Voting Member: C. Nancy Birtch
925 Stockdale Road, Suite 300
North Bay P1B 9N5
Phone: 705-472-5110
Fax: 705-472-1249
Website: www.kpmg.ca
Description: Global network of professional
firms providing audit, tax and advisory
services.
Change Note: New voting member
JIM MOORE PETROLEUM
Voting Member: Mike Moore
66 Gibson Street, P.O. Box 508
North Bay P1B 8J1
Phone: 705-476-9607
Fax: 705-476-9767
Website: www.nbs.pages-biz.com/
moorepetroleum
Description: Petroleum
Change Note: New voting member
NIPISSING UNIVERSITY
Voting Member: Meghan Venasse
100 College Drive
North Bay P1B 8L7
Phone: 705-474-3450
Fax: 705-474-5553
Website: www.nipissingu.ca
Facebook:www.facebook.com/NipissingU
Twitter:@nipissingu
Description: Post Secondary Education
Change Note: New voting member
NORTH BAY COMPUTER SERVICES
Voting Member: Yann Fleury
299 Main St W.
North Bay P1B 2T8
Phone/Fax: 705-840-2806
Website: www.northbaycomputerservices.com
Description: On-Site Bilingual IT Certified
Technician. We offer Pickup & Drop Off
services, we fix desktops, laptops & Mac's.
Virus\Trojan\Malware\Spam Diagnostic,
Clean-up, Tune-Up & Upgrades. Hardware,
Software Sales, Network, Internet & Security
Setup & much more.
Change Note: New Storefront Location
STARS LUXURY LIMOUSINE
SERVICES/1626664 ONTARIO INC.
Voting Member: Jonathan Hook
P.O. Box 687
Powassan P0H 1Z0
Phone: 705-474-3433
Fax: 705-474-3430
Website: www.starsluxurylimousine.com
Description: Stars Luxury Limousine
Services offers quality, luxury, personal
transportation services to individuals and
businesses. Use our leading limousine
service in weddings, proms, birthdays and
special events.
Change Note: New address
WACKY WINGS NORTH BAY
Voting Member: Melinda Hunt
1428 Seymour Street
North Bay P1A 0C9
Phone: 705-478-9464
Fax: 705-478-8924
Website: www.wackywings.ca
Description: Full service eatery, beverage
and entertainment facility
Change Note: New voting member
Thank you to all the members
that took the time to fill out the
“Member Value” survey
recently...for those that requested
further information we will be
emailing you soon. Special
congratulations to James Savard the winner of the gift certificates
courtesy of Sean Wilson and
Giant Tiger during the member
draw for those who participated
in the survey.
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DISCOUNTS ARE
FOR CHAMBER
MEMBERS ONLY!
DON’T FORGET,
YOUR EMPLOYEES
ARE MEMBERS TOO!
Call the Chamber office for
the online discount code.
Call the Chamber office for
the online discount code.
Call the Chamber office for the online discount code.
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City Hall 1st Floor, all three TD Canada Trust locations,
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Pinewood Park and the North Bay & District Chamber
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Fantastic Lineup: Johnny Reid, Michelle Wright and Autumn Hill on Friday, July 31st and Burton
Cummings and Alan Frew on Saturday, August 1st. Wristband prices go up June 1st to $35 + HST
and July 1st to $50…..so get them early!
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