Kensington and Area
Chamber of Commerce
"Chamber Connections"
February 23, 2022
CHAMBER NEWS
KACC Annual General Meeting
The KACC Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday, Feb 17th in the Town Council Chambers. His Worship, Mayor Rowan Caseley was in attendance and swore in the new Executive. Pictured here is Mayor Caseley swearing in the new President, Tessa Hills.
If you would like a copy of the minutes and reports from the AGM, please request them by contacting Julie.
Introducing the 2022 KACC Board of Directors!
Message from the Mayor
Did you know, that the staff of the Credit Union Centre (Rink) located on Garden Drive, which is owned by the Town of Kensington have developed two small outdoor ice surfaces in the fenced-in area in front of the rink? The cold weather has been cooperating for most of the time this winter and they have been able to at least keep ice in place. However, it has been a challenge to keep it free from snow. The use of this is provided free of charge and it is great to see the youth taking advantage of it.
 
Rowan Caseley – Mayor
Be a part of putting PEI on the podium! You can apply to be a Games-time volunteer with the 2023 Canada Winter Games. This will be the biggest event in Prince Edward Island’s history and we need your help to make it happen! Apply now: 
Due to limited space, please book your spot with Julie or sign up at this link by the end of day Sunday, March 6th.
Member 4 Member Benefits
KACC Members offering benefits to fellow KACC members. Please let us know if you would like to offer something this year!
We will be distributing a member card next month to KACC members to help with this program!
NEW MEMBER ALERT!!
WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!
Jane & Sue Chocolate

We are sisters who hand craft fine chocolates and confections in Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island. 
We are so excited to have our new shop open and to be a part of this community!
You can also find us on Saturday mornings at the Summerside Farmer's Market.

Premium ingredients, thoughtfully sourced, made locally.

For more info and pictures -janeandsuechocolate.com
The Value of Tourism Trails
Learn how offering and partnering with experiences for visitors on foot, bikes and motorized vehicles can help your operation make more!
Join Heart of PEI community members, Tourism Operators & Stakeholders on Saturday, March 5th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Kensington Legion and learn more about “The Value of Tourism Trails”
Join us virtually OR in person.
- Register now - limited space
- Vax pass required
- Lunch included
- Admission by donation
Want to join but can't make it in person?! No problem! Kindly register to attend through zoom: https://bit.ly/36okmiq
KACC MEMBER BENEFIT
Chambers Plan Employee Benefits
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Conversation Corner with Elizabeth Pederson, Friday, February 25, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a Conversation Corner discussion about communication skills in leadership. Communication is key for leaders to gain trust and inspire positive change, and for staff to align efforts in the pursuit of organizational goals. This session will shine a light on the common barriers leaders face to communicating successfully.

It will also provide essential communication tools to add to your toolbox. You will leave the session with tangible practices you can incorporate into your daily communications right away!
Financial Success Series with Rodney Payne, CPA, CGA
“Taxes, taxes, taxes!”: In this session, Rodney will review some facts and myths about taxes (Myth #1 – tax is not fun and interesting). We will go over some recent tax changes and some commonly overlooked tax planning techniques. There will also be time for your own questions around any tax techniques and best practices.
March 22nd - 9:00am
The Tourism Ignition Fund encourages operators to develop new and creative products for the 2022 season to meet emerging consumer demands. To learn more about the fund, application process, and dates, operators should contact their local Regional Tourism Association or Destination Management Organization.

“The 2022 tourism season will be here sooner than we think, so it’s time for us to get ready to welcome back our beloved visitors with open arms. These funds are here to help operators prepare and think creatively about how they can enhance the upcoming tourism season in Prince Edward Island.”
- Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture Minister Matthew MacKay

“The tourism industry has seen two years of challenges and closures. These programs will offer many operators the opportunity to plan and prepare for a full 2022 tourism season,” said Corryn Clemence, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of PEI. “The time has come to start to plan for a full reopening and these programs will breathe life into many operations across the province. We’re a world class destination, and we look forward to welcoming visitors from across the world back to Prince Edward Island.”

Tourism PEI is also waiving fees for the 2022 season. The following fees will be waived: accommodation licensing fees for existing and new applicants; highway signage fees for existing signage holders; and Canada Select star rating program fees.
On behalf of CBC’s hit television show DRAGONS’ DEN, I wanted to let you know the show’s producers are currently holding virtual auditions looking for the next big ‘thing’ in business.
DRAGONS’ DEN gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian business moguls - the Dragons. Successful pitchers will have a chance to earn real investment - from the Dragons’ own pockets!
This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply and pitch their business concept for the chance to appear on national television. We would love to see as many people apply as we can!
Please visit our website to apply http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/auditions. For more information on how to prepare for virtual auditions, reference our Cheat Sheet, https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/blog/the-dragons-den-virtual-audition-cheat-sheet
KACC MEMBER PROFILE
WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING A MEMBER!
Like Nobody's Business
Would you like to make more money? Save money? Save time? Have a better sense of control in your business? Would you believe that you can achieve this by just doing a better job with your financial record keeping?

At Like Nobody's Business, we will work with you to improve your business through better record keeping.

We will organize your paperwork from mailbox to filing box - paper or digital - so that you spend less time on doing the books with better results. It's like a checkup for your office. It will take an hour of your time and if we can't suggest any ways to improve this part of your business, the checkup is free. If you choose to work with us afterwards, the fee for the checkup will be applied to your first hour of training or services.

Call, email or contact Ronda in any way that is convenient for you, to get started on tackling and taming the financial record keeping in your business. www.likenobodysbusiness.ca
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