KACC Chamber Connections

Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce

"Chamber Connections"

May 20, 2026

Supporting the local Business

Community since 1961!

CHAMBER NEWS

KACC Member Directory

Member Benefits

Message from KACC Executive Director

The long weekend in May was a nice one and that usually means things start getting very busy for many seasonal businesses, fisherman and farmers. Wishing you all a safe and prosperous season!

The Chamber held a session on wills & estate planning with Iain McCarvill from Key Murray Law last month. Thank you Iain!

Please see below for some upcoming events and sessions, funding opportunities and some member highlights.

As always, reach out of you have any suggestions or would like to be more involved with the Chamber!

Julie

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! (more info below)

Thur, May 21st - 1:00pm KACC Golf Tournament at Anderson's Creek

Thurs, May 28th - 9:00am All Member KACC Meeting - The Table in New London

Wednesdays in June - 12:00pm Lunchtime walking Break

Tue, June 16th -9:00am Caffeine Connections at the Haunted Mansion

June 20th & 27th - Kensington Yard Sale Trail

Please follow our social media accounts @ktownchamber to keep up to date on events, learn more about the benefits offered and your fellow members!

UPCOMING EVENTS & SESSIONS

Did you know that the Kensington & Area Chamber holds 4 meetings a year that all Chamber members are invited to attend ? We like to hold these at a Chamber member location and we are excited to hold our May "All Member" Meeting at The Table in New London on Thur, May 28th!

Pease email kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com to let me know if you plan to attend and I will send you the meeting information.

Thank you Hunter at the Table for hosting!

KACC SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT

The Kensington & Area Chamber is appreciative to have the support from PEI Mutual Insurance Company.

PEI Mutual Insurance Company is an Island institution, deeply rooted in our communities since 1885. With a dedicated team of 45 office staff and 17 Island-wide agents, we make convenient house calls to personalize your insurance experience.

https://peimutual.com/

Thank you to the PEI Mutual Insurance Company for your support for the KACC!

BUSINESS TOOLS/FUNDING/

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has a nowcast tool, BDLNow, to produce real-time estimates of Canada’s quarterly GDP growth ahead of Statistics Canada quarterly figures. Check out the new tool here.

Innovation PEI Business Resource Hub

The new Business Resource Hub is the place to find information for every stage of your business journey. Our new Business Resource Hub includes helpful resources to build your business toolkit and articles including:- Business Ownership: Is it the right choice for you?

- Developing a Marketing Strategy

- Quick Guide to Financial Proposals

- Guide to Corporate and Business Name Rules

Check out the resource Hub here!

Innovation PEI - Trade Calendar

Innovation PEI - Small Business Investment Grant

Innovation - Business Benefits Finder

Grants & Funding from the Government of Canada

Province of PEI - Programs & Funding

Federation of PEI Municipalities - Grants & Programs

MEMBER NEWS

We are happy to share any news or upcoming events for our members! Please send along to kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com by the 10th of each month to have it included!

KACC MEMBER OF THE WEEK HIGHLIGHTS

WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING A MEMBER!

Under the Spire Music Festival

Celebrating our 31st season in 2026, UTS is an award-winning summer-long music series in a gorgeous historic venue. Located in beautiful Kataganek!

Under the Spire Music Festival has been bringing the very best in classical, traditional, folk, jazz and world music to Historic St. Mary’s since 1996. An annual destination event for tourists and locals alike, it continues to facilitate restoration projects to preserve this beloved venue while maintaining a busy concert schedule from June-September each year.

For more information on their concerts for this season, check out their website.

https://underthespire.ca/

Alantra Leasing

Alantra Leasing is a family-owned and operated company manufacturing a diverse range of fully-featured mobile office trailers, lunchroom trailers, washcars, shower trailers, locker room trailers, bunkhouse trailers, office complexes, portable storage units, and modular buildings. If we don’t have it, we’ll build it—we can build customized trailers and modular buildings to meet your specific needs.

With our head office in Sussex, New Brunswick, and distribution centers across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, and Newfoundland & Labrador, we ensure fast, reliable service, also delivering in Nunavut. Our commitment to quality, professionalism, customer service, and innovation sets us apart.

www.alantraleasing.com

Jill O'Halloran Marketing

With over 15 years of experience in marketing, communications, tourism, and events, Jillian is a marketing professional with strong digital marketing skills known for creating impactful, results-driven campaigns that celebrate Atlantic Canada’s stories and communities.

Jillian is recognized for her strategic mindset, organizational strength, and ability to turn ideas into measurable results. A 2024 TIAPEI Leadership Award recipient, she also volunteers with the QEH Foundation and IWK.

Now with her own firm, she offers flexible, results-driven marketing services that help clients connect, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

For more information and how to connect with Jill, check out her website!

https://jillohalloran.com/

KACC MEMBER BENEFIT HIGHLIGHT

The Chambers Plan was created to address the needs of small and medium sized businesses, giving small and medium sized businesses access to customizable health insurance with stable rates!

Why do we love the Chambers Plan?

Rate Stability
Teledoc included!
Great Administration & Support!
Customizable/Flexible
Companies of 1 and up!

To book a call and get a free quote click here.

KACC's Vision is to Strengthen Business. Amplify Voices. Grow Together.

KACC's Mission statement is to empower the business community in Kensington and surrounding areas by providing valuable benefits, networking opportunities, and training, advocating for pro-business policies, and fostering a collaborative environment where local enterprises can thrive.

kaccpei.com

kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com