Kensington and Area
Chamber of Commerce
E-News - October 13, 2021
CHAMBER NEWS
Register for the above coffee mixer/speaker series before October 15th and your name will be entered in a draw to attend the "Breakfast with the Premier" session being hosted by the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, October 21st at the Loyalist Country Inn!
To pre-register - click here or email kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com
The Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to be able to host the 15th annual KACC Business Awards Gala & Christmas Social on Thursday, Nov 25th. The Chamber likes to recognize and highlight achievements of their members each year and enjoy a nice evening with some networking amongst members. 
If you could please take a few minutes and nominate a business/individual who is a member of the Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce in any or all of the below categories. 
For a complete listing of members, please see the Chamber's website member directory.
You will see more details on each category on the nomination form.

Submissions are due on October 25th, 2021. 
Nomination categories and form.
Message from the Town of Kensington

On October 1, 2021 the Town of Kensington raised the flag of the Mi’kmaq Nation at one of our flag poles near the Town Clock. This flag will fly year round in this place of honour beside the Canadian Flag, Prince Edward Island Flag and the Town of Kensington Flag. We plan to install another pole in that area to enable the Town to fly other flags on special occasions. We were pleased to welcome Chief Darlene Bernard from Lennox Island First Nations to assist us in this important step. We regret that due to COVID restrictions, we could not make this a large public event but limited attendance to invitations to a cross section of our community. When we see this flag flying may we all remember our duty as spelled out in the Trust and Reconciliation Commission Report.
 
Rowan Caseley - Mayor
Town of Kensington Website
EVENT TOMORROW! CAPITALIZING ON

DEVELOPING KEY DRIVERS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE IF YOUR BUSINESS WAS ATTRACTING MORE CUSTOMERS ALONG PEI TRAILS?
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OCTOBER 14TH, 2021
STANLEY BRIDGE HALL
9 AM - 2 PM
DELICIOUS LUNCH PROVIDED
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KACC MEMBER BENEFIT
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Instant IMPRESSIONS: Mandatory Vaccination
Atlantic Chamber of Commerce

In recent days, the federal and a few provincial governments have introduced mandatory vaccination requirements.
On behalf of our network Chambers and Boards of Trade, we would like to get a quick sense of Atlantic Canadian’s perspectives about mandatory vaccination.
Please share your impression in this ~1-minute / 1 question survey.
INDUSTRY UPDATES
PEI Business Women's Association News!
Did you know Bedeque has a FREE co-working space with high speed internet?!
This space is open to the community Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm.
This is a beautiful, bright and QUIET space with limited distractions (which you may experience at home). It is the perfect place for those studying for university or college exams and/or those working from home but have unreliable internet.
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PEI Vax Pass Info
Your government issued immunization record IS your #PEIVaxPass (until a QR code system is brought in later this month).
Get your record here (digital or print) – princeedwardisland.ca/Vaxpass
Find out where you'll use it here: princeedwardisland.ca/ResidentsVaxPass
For information on where a VacPass will be required and for some printable posters:
CBDC Western PEI in partnership with Rural Action Centre – Alberton - invite you to attend the following HR Session:
PEI Human Rights Legislation & COVID-19: Vaccines in the Workplace
This free workshop will be held at Credit Union Place – 511 Notre Dame Street in Summerside – Thursday, October 14th. 9am to 11am.
Presentation by Tom Hilton, Education Officer - PEI Human Rights Commission, will provide information regarding -PEI Human Rights - Regulations & Requirements and COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccines in the Workplace
In keeping with Public Health Guidelines stated by the Chief Public Health Officer of PEI , current COVID 19 protocols will be adhered to, to ensure the safety of participants and facilitator.
VAX Pass and one piece of ID will be required.
For more information or to register by Wednesday, October 13th, please contact Barb at 902-853-3616 or barb.macdonald@cbdc.ca
COMMUNITY NEWS
KACC MEMBER PROFILES
WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING MEMBERS!
CAVENDISH FARMS
For over 40 years, Cavendish Farms has been committed to the environment and the communities where we live and work.

We have supported more than 50 community initiatives in Prince Edward Island since the beginning of 2021.
Partner with over 80 PEI farmers to deliver great tasting frozen potato products to our customers around the world.
Employ more than 800 people at our two plants in New Annan.
Opened the Cavendish Farms Research Centre to support the sustainability of PEI’s all-important potato industry in September 2020.
Emerald Community Centre
Since 1991 the Boxcar Pub & Grill has been serving up good times to locals and visitors alike. The community-owned and operated pub & Grill is open every Friday evening year-round and features a modern yet cozy atmosphere and great pub food. We also feature a 3 season patio, clean wheelchair accessible washrooms and several private areas for special events. Our facility also features a banquet room for larger events of up to 200 and studio space for classes, meetings etc. We are located in the middle of PEI between Borden-Carleton, Cavendish, Summerside and Charlottetown making the Boxcar Pub & Grill / Emerald Community Centre (1973) the perfect place to hold your next conference, wedding or other special event.
Family & Friends Restaurant
Family & Friends Restaurant, located at 45 Broadway Street in Kensington, is a licensed family restaurant and pub, offering gluten-free options, with a deck open in the summer.

Check out their Facebook page for more info and to see their delicious specials!
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Find more information on our website: kaccpei.com