Kensington and Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Chamber Connections"

September 10, 2024

Supporting the local Business

Community since 1961!

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CHAMBER NEWS

Message from KACC Executive Director


I hope that you all had a great summer with lots of business growth and had a chance to rejuvenate and enjoy our beautiful Island.


Congratulations to the Town of Kensington and the Harvest Festival commitee on a great event with some new events and attracting lots of people to the area.


See below for some upcoming events and sessions over the next couple of weeks! We will be posting more for the Fall over the next month.


Upcoming events/sessions: (more info below on each one)

Sep 12th - 9:00am - 10:30am Leveraging Immigration to meet labour needs (virtual session)

Sep 18th - 1:30pm - 4:30pm Maximizing Profit Potential - hosted by CBDC Central PEI

Sep 18th - 4:00pm - 6:00pm After hours mixer at the "Island Chef at the Pier" in Stanley Bridge

Oct 9th - 9:00am - All Member KACC Board Meeting - All members invited - location tbd

Oct 10th - 9:00am - Caffeine Connections at Island Structural Systems

Oct 21-25 - Small Business Week - more details to come!


As always, please reach out if you have any ideas for topics you would like to learn more about or if you have an event or promo that you would like us to share. You can tag us in your posts or you can send the info along to me. We are here to help you and want to hear what we can do that could benefit you and your business.


If you are interested in becoming more involved with the KACC, please reach out! kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com

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 SESSIONS & EVENTS

Employers: Want to explore how immigration can address your workforce challenges? Join us for a virtual discussion with experts from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on September 12th.

Get insights into immigration programs, and find the solutions you need for your labour shortages. Plus, you'll have a chance to ask questions.

September 12, 2024 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Online

Register now to secure your spot: https://app.glueup.com/event/leveraging-immigration-to-meet-labour-needs-119035/

Ron Robichaud, known for his expertise in enhancing profit margins and his unique, practical approach, will guide you through strategies to unlock your business’s full potential. His passionate and straightforward methods have delivered exceptional results for many.

Why Attend?

- Discover new profit opportunities

- Implement actionable strategies

- Receive expert guidance

Please RSVP asap (email events.centralpei@cbdc.ca or click here) to help us ensure the best experience for everyone.


We look forward to seeing you and exploring ways to elevate your business in this FREE workshop open to the public!


We would like to celebrate the end of the summer season with our KACC members at the beautiful Island Chef at the Pier on Wed, Sep 18th at 4:00pm.

Come out and meet other KACC members and enjoy some munchies and a great view!

There is no fee, but if you can please sign up so we have an idea for numbers by Sep 16th by emailing Julie at kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com or the link below.

https://locarius.io/events/1445/after-hours-mixer-at-island-chef-at-the-pier

Worker's Compensation - PEI hosts free sessions.

Check out the September schedule below and click here for a full schedule.

WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO!

KACC Food Crawl Workshop: A Tasty Trip to Business Solutions!

We had over 20 participants join us on a culinary adventure while brainstorming solutions to some important business challenges! Thanks to Katie for organizing and facilitating a great workshop!

There were four key business challenges discussed:

1. Finding staff

2. Staff retention (including motivation and culture)

3. Systems and processes

4. Supporting relationships (including mentorship, peer support, network building)


Please stay tuned for more sessions and events!

KACC SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT

Thank you to Innovation PEI for their support of the Kensington & Area Chamber!


Innovation PEI - Our goal is to build a vibrant, diverse and growing Prince Edward Island economy by providing funding and expertise to enable strategic sectors, accelerate entrepreneurship, and foster innovation.

https://innovationpei.com

Daycare and Youth Programing – As most people have probably noticed there are renovations and changes taking place at the old legion property on Victoria Street West in Kensington. It is common knowledge this property is being prepared to accommodate a daycare facility and youth programing. The BGC Prince County (formerly the Boys and Girls Club) has posted on Facebook a “Needs Assessment” questionnaire for this area. I am advised they received over 100 replies after being posted for the first day which shows a very strong interest and desire for a facility in this area. There has been an increasing need in this community for more daycare spaces and youth programing. I have had many conversations on this subject over the years with many parties and I am looking forward to this project coming together. The Town of Kensington hosted a meeting several weeks ago with other stakeholders, initiated by MLA Matthew MacKay. In attendance were Geoff Baker, CAO and myself, MLA Matthew MacKay, Adam Binkley with BGC Prince County, several government officials with the Provincial Government Education and Early Learning Department, Clark Waite, owner of Building Blocs Construction Company and the owner of the old Legion property, as well as other interested parties. I am confident there will be a formal announcement about this in the coming weeks. A great deal of progress is being made and it takes time to pull something like this together. If it all comes together as discussed, it will be worth the wait. I believe the first priority is to generate daycare spaces and then expand to other youth programs. An advisory committee of community members has been formed to work with the BGC on this and help develop programing to meet the needs of our area. It is great to see everyone working together to get this off the ground and it will meet another need in our growing community. 


Rowan Caseley – Mayor

CHAMBER PERKS APP - PERK HIGHLIGHT

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(SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS!)

The Chamber Perks Mobile App is FREE as part of your chamber membership!
You as a KACC member can offer a perk, it can choose whether it is offered to KACC members, all Chamber members from across the Province and Country or the general public! You can also choose if you would like to offer a perk on certain days of the week that you might be looking to increase sales etc. If you have a perk in mind, contact me and I can help get that on there for you!

To see your company profile on the app and to start redeeming perks, scan the QR code below or go to the app store on your phone, and search for Chamber Perks.
FUNDING/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

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!

Grants & Funding from the Government of Canada

Canadian Grants Business Centre

Province of PEI - Programs & Funding

Federation of PEI Municipalities - Grants & Programs

MEMBER NEWS!!

"Your favourite fall culinary fundraiser is back for 2024! 


Under the Spire's Soupfest fundraiser will be taking place this year on October 5th. Proceeds from this event will go towards restoration efforts at Historic St. Mary's.


This annual fundraiser sees a selection of local restaurants enter a delicious fall soup into our tasting lineup for the day. Purchase a ticket to the event, come and try some soups, and vote for which soup you believe was the best of the day. This event will also include live music from a local artist to compliment the afternoon.


Stay tuned to Under the Spire's social medias and our website over the next few weeks as we announce the participating restaurants and their soup entries, as well as our musical guest! Tickets for this event will be made available soon."

WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER!

Cox & Palmer


We have the knowledge and experience you can rely on for solid legal solutions. We work with clients to understand their needs and provide valuable advice when it matters most.


https://coxandpalmerlaw.com/

KACC MEMBER PROFILES
WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING A MEMBER!

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Discover the land of Anne of Green Gables from one of our 618 campsites, many of which are serviced with water, electrical, and sewer hookups. With all the services you need for your Island vacation, our resort will keep you entertained with a take-out, dairy bar, store, restaurant, themed entertainment, water zone, jumping pillows, and large play areas. Come visit us and see Marco Polo Land because it is PEI camping at its best!


https://marcopololand.ca/en/

Pine Acres RV Limited

"Where your favorite memories begin!"

Check out the amazing inventory, used and new, at Pine Acres R.V.!

Visit their shop for all your camping needs!



https://www.pineacresrv.com/

O'Neil's PEI

Step into a World of Art at Our Gallery!

Discover the magic of art at ONEiLs! We’re not just an art gallery, but also a custom framing business that brings your artwork to life.

Explore our diverse collection of artworks from local artist Scott O’Neil.

Need a frame? We offer custom framing services to protect and enhance your precious artwork.

Visit us and let Scott’s art transform your world!


https://www.oneils.biz/

KACC Member Benefit Highlight

Ready for a rush of back-to-school health and dental claims? With Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance my-benefits app, employees quickly and easily submit claims, all from their phone. 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! For more information or to receive a free quote, complete this form. https://nicholsongroup.ca/kacc/

KACC's Vision is to create community growth, relevancy &
economic success.

KACC's Mission statement is to Respond to the Kensington business community's needs through valuable benefits, advocacy,
and networking.
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