our members have a message for you!
We're asking for your testimonials!
Send in your best business pitch on what you did this year, how you grew and what you feel you should be nominated for this year at the Business Excellence Awards. These Testimonials will be shared with the community so they can nominate your business fairly, and with the most information possible.

Send in to: manager@psachamber.ca


The Categories for the Awards are:

Entrepreneur of the year award : an Entrepreneur who has shown the gusto to persevere and grow through the year, investing their efforts into making their business viable.
President's award : Over all the choice of the Chamber's most engaged business in our networking and community/business growth efforts. The Business who has shown what it truly means to be a leader in the community.
Outstanding customer service award : for the business who demonstrates exceptional customer service.
Community Spirit Award : for the business who is the most community oriented, and involved in special community projects
MIB award-  *New*-  Most improved business award : for the business who has shown the most growth or expansion in their industry or service.

Member's Corner
Looking for home decor, furniture or just something cool and unique? Check out Harris Furniture and Antiques at the top of Parry Sound Dr. at the North end of town.






looking for donations for the Impact Awards in Early April. If you can help them out, please call 705-774-2934 or email Lori or Rachael Auld at: contact@mylivelovelake.com
iSparks Solutions and the Chamber devised a great plan for you to promote your business!

Sonya and Andy went to a few businesses and created a "We're open for Business" video. These businesses can share this video, and use it for their own marketing purposes too. The purpose is to promote the area and the wonderful things we have to offer here.

Sonya and Andy are prepared to create 4 more group style videos in a similar format for a few other categories:

Where to Eat
Where to Play
Where to Stay
Where to Shop

Let us know if you would like to be included in the making of these videos, in any of the above categories, for a cost of only $100 each. Please get in touch with either Christy at the Chamber or Sonya at iSparks Solutions to coordinate.
This is a fantastic, low cost, opportunity to market your business via social media, and to market the area as a whole. These videos can also be made available online via your website if you choose, and/or on your own social media forum.
Stay on top of Occupational Health & Safety laws
With The Legislation tracker

Staying up to date with Ontario and federal workplace health and safety law just got easier. The Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Legislation Tracker from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a no-cost, online tool to help you:
·          stay up-to-date with the latest legislation changes (Ontario and federal)
·          understand what new legislation means for your business, and  
·          learn how the changes affect your health and safety responsibilities
"The tracker enables users to receive information about new bills, amendments and consultations that Ontario businesses often ask us about," says Jaskaren Randhawa, WSPS' Research Program Coordinator who led the creation of the new tracker. "Now all of this information is in one spot and in an easy to read format."
How to use the OHS Legislation Tracker:
1.       Visit: wsps.ca/Legislation to access the tracker.
2.       Popular topics: View popular pieces of legislation in the header and click to read more.
3.       Find a topic: Type a keyword into the search engine. For example, "harassment" links you to information about Bill 192, Speaking Out about Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment Act , 2017.
4.       Search: Find out more about legislation by jurisdiction (Ontario, federal, or both) or status (first reading, Royal Assent, etc.).
5.       View the briefing: Each piece of legislation includes a briefing summary that summarizes the legislation and outlines what employers should expect to change in their workplace.
Receive updates & more information
Get the latest on workplace OHS legislation right to your inbox by subscribing at wsps.ca/Legislation . You can customize alerts based on your interests and preferences.
If you need further information on federal or provincial requirements, please visit wsps.ca or call WSPS with your questions at 1-877-494-WSPS (9777).

This article was prepared by Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS). For more information, visit www.wsps.ca or contact WSPS at customercare@wsps.ca.


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