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With the recent number of Covid-19 cases and with children home learning, the Chamber staff is fortunate that they are able to work remotely most days.
Our plans for our first Morning Coffee Mixer in January has been postponed till March 1st. Details to come!
In the meantime, feel free to contact us and please stay safe!
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The Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be able to provide information on funding programs, local events and to promote their members' businesses. However, we do rely on an active Board of Directors for guidance and support. The Board consists of volunteers from diverse professional backgrounds who are elected to oversee the affairs of the KACC in accordance with its' by-laws. As a business leader in our community, we rely on your passion, knowledge, and expertise to ensure that we remain as relevant and effective as possible and you will have an impact on our business community and the role that the Chamber plays in it.
Click here for a list of our current Board of Directors. Please contact one of the Board members or Julie at the office if you have questions or would like to become involved on the Board or a sub committee (events, policy, membership etc.)
SAVE THE DATE for the KACC Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 17th.
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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!
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Welcome to the newest member -
A&M Builders!
Specializing in full interior & exterior renovations/upgrades, new builds, siding, doors, windows, basement renovations and outdoor living spaces.
With over 20 years experience and has a great network of excellent contractors.
For more info, check out their website!
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The Heart of PEI is a KACC Chamber led Initiative are requesting your
help with an online Auction!
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Online Auction in the Heart of PEI
The Heart of PEI Committee will be holding an online auction from Feb 1st - 14th. We have some great prizes from some of the local businesses so far but are still looking for some more! If you haven't been contacted but would like to donate an item or gift certificate, please let us know!
Thank you in advance for supporting this project! If you have any further questions or would like to become involved, please forward them to heartofpei@gmail.com
We look forward to making great things happen in this beautiful area in 2022!
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Business Relief Programs & Grants:
Expanded Federal Programs for businesses and workers:
Provincial Programs for workers and self-employed Islanders:
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As the 2022 Canada Summer Jobs application intake period is currently active until January 25, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Standard Time. There are virtual information sessions regarding this year’s program with many time options available.
In order to attend, you must register for the session which best suits your availability at the link below.
ENGLISH SESSIONS:
Information Sessions Time/Date
January 12th, 2022 – 10:00AM
January 12th, 2022 – 2:00PM
January 13th, 2022 – 6:00PM
January 17th, 2022 – 10:00AM
January 17th, 2022 – 2:00PM
January 18th, 2022 – 10:00AM
January 19th, 2022 – 2:00PM
January 20th, 2022 – 2:00PM
January 21st, 2022 – 10:00AM
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FEW spaces still available!
Are you a PEI women business owner wanting to grow your business to the next level? Could you benefit from structured business support & guidance to make that happen? Could you benefit from the support & guidance provided by a trusted mentor? Are you looking to make more connections to further develop your business?
PEIBWA is currently accepting applications for our next cohort of Accelerate HER PEI – A 12-week program dedicated to supporting women-owned businesses in the early growth stage of development or those taking their business in a new direction. Accelerate HER PEI Winter Program begins January 26, 2022 and is open to all women business owners from across PEI. (Business must be majority women-owned operation). Limited space is available.
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PEI EMPLOYERS don't miss the opportunity to be in top 6% of innovative businesses. To learn more, join this webinar https://bit.ly/3fcffmn. Please share this information with all of your contacts and partners! For more info: contact julia.smith@cbdc.ca
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COVID-19 Relief Programs Information Session
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Thursday, January 13th from 10:00-11:30 AM via Zoom.
Entrepreneurs! It can be overwhelming and time-consuming to identify government programs that can support the self-employed through COVID-19. We want to help with that!
Our community partners Innovation PEI and BDO will provide you with an overview of the various provincial and federal grants, programs, and supports available for the self-employed and other supports for small businesses on PEI in less than an hour and a half!
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KACC MEMBER PROFILES
WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING MEMBERS!
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In 2018, Grace Jenkins launched on her own brave wings as Hummingbird Creative. Grace helps entrepreneurs communicate their message and grow their businesses. From a home studio by the busy Blue Shank Road, Grace offers creative design in a wide range of products- signage, publications, promotions and branding. Signs are an essential component in the overall marketing strategy for small business. Maybe you have seen Grace and her hummingbird mascot called Flicker, as they fitter around the community, in a branded Hummingbird Creative vehicle. She enjoys working with business clients and communities to develop their signage to welcome, promote and direct. - www.hummingbirdcreative.ca
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Katherine MacKenzie
Coldwell Banker
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Katherine joined the PEI real estate association in February 2012. She finds that the market has changed a lot since then as we were definitely on a buyers market at that point. Somewhere near the end of 2017, there was a real change and can most definitely say we are in a sellers market now. Through the years, Katherine has mainly worked as a country realtor. She loves people and the wonderful sense of community that comes with country living!
Katherine is very grateful to once again be awarded the International President’s Circle Award.
If you are thinking of buying or selling this year, you can contact Katherine at
(902) 439-9972.
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