In this interactive two-hour discussion, the audience will learn about the many forms of workplace violence, the warning signs of abusive behaviour and how workplace violence impacts employees..
If it is true that consumers have less money to spend, then keeping them coming back is more important than ever. In this program, participants will understand the reasons customers leave us and how we can influence their decision to stay!
Want to see more gr$$n in your business, and lots of it. Paul Rak of VeriForm Inc. and recipient of the Environment Award - Excellence in Energy Conservation, will tell you howhedecreased his company's energy costs by 58%.
Region of Waterloo Public Health recently released a brief guidance document for workplace and educational settings related to the recent H1N1 Flu Virus (formerly referred to as human swine influenza) Outbreak. The document outlines some key messages for employers regarding travel, staff returning from affected areas and better practices to prevent the transmission of influenza. The document can be downloaded on Region of Waterloo Public Health's website at
Exporting companies can obtain their required Certificates of Origin and Document Certifications from the Chamber. This service
is complimentary for The Chamber Members Only.
Cambridge And Area Wage Report
We are happy to offer as much information to our Members as possible. Please click on the link below for Service Canada's
Wage Report for Cambridge and surrounding areas. This is linked directly to the wage report summary published online by Service
Canada.
Ontario's Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth:
Cutting Personal and Corporate Taxes and Harmonizing Sales Tax
2010 will bring dramatic change to the way tax is applied and collected in the Province of Ontario. Are you ready for the new HST? Things you need to know are included in the PDF link. The Chamber hopes to run some seminars for implementation procedures in the new year. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to call the Chamber we may have the answer, if not we can direct you. "Ontario's New Tax Plan"
2009 Cambridge Business Excellence Awards
Nominations Now Open!
Nominations for the 2009 Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards will close on January 29, 2010 at 4:00pm. Want to nominate a local business or yourself?
wow.cambridge.com : Recognizing Exceptional Customer Service
Each month the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce will recognize an individual who has gone above and beyond, providing what your customer sees as extraordinary service in an everyday situation. These individuals and the businesses they work for exemplify service excellence, and most are completely surprised to be awarded for what they believe is merely "doing their job."
Click here and let us know who you would like to nominate.
Member-to-Member Discounts
Chamber members have exclusive access to discounts on products and services businesses use everyday. These products and services are available to ALL Chamber members. Check each issue of Spectrum (page 6) for a complete updated quarterly list or check out our ONLINE SPECIAL OFFERS under Business Directory!
Are you interested in offering a discount? The member-to-member discount program is one more option for chamber members to market their businesses among other business owners. Participation is open to all Cambridge Chamber of Commerce members.
For more information contact Scott at 622.2221 ext 2226 or by email.
Ontario: a magnet for the world.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce with its partner Chamber's in communities across Ontario,has launched an aggressive campaign aimed at letting the world know why Ontario is the place to live, work and raise our families. By clicking on the image above you will be directed to the Dream Big Ontario website (www.dreambigontario.ca). An exciting campaign, one that we are sure will draw international attention to Ontario. Go on the site, and tell us your story why you live, work and raise your family in Ontario.
Minister of State for Science and Technology, The Honourable Gary Goodyear
New... Ret. General Hillier Addresses Canadian Chamber of Commerce Delegates ... Part 1
New... Business After Hours @ Holiday Inn Cambridge
Tomasz Adamski Photography serves the Waterloo region; Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding areas. He offers wedding photography, professional portraits, corporate photography and commercial photography. Other photographic services offered are conferences, publicity events, tradeshows, business portraits, special events, public relations, family portraits, parties, basically anything you'd like captured on film.
The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Events Bulletin includes detailed information on upcoming events.
