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May 2013 Member of the Month: Porcupine Gold Mines - Goldcorp Canada Ltd.
As one of Timmins’ largest employers, Porcupine Gold
Mines (PGM) - Goldcorp Canada Ltd. has forged a uniquely strong bond
with Timmins.
From the mine manager on down, the vast majority
of PGM’s employees and business partners are long-time residents who
have deep roots in the community.
“Goldcorp the company has only
been around for a few years, but our operations have been here for over a
hundred years,” said Domenic Rizzuto, Goldcorp PGM’s Manager of Human
Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility.
“The community and the mine have really grown up together.”
Five
generations of Timmins residents have been employed in these globally
recognized projects. Currently, Goldcorp PGM employs 760 full-time
employees and 400 contractors across their four operating sites.
To read the full story, click here.
Registration Open for the 20th Annual Welcome to Timmins Night
The Timmins Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, Timmins Local Immigration Partnership, Downtown Timmins BIA, The Venture Centre, and the Timmins and District Multicultural Centre are pleased to announce that the registration is now open for the 20th Annual Welcome to Timmins Night.
Established in 1994, Welcome to Timmins Night has grown to become the premier event to find community information ranging from municipal services, social clubs, sports and recreation, culture and volunteer organization.
Welcome to Timmins Night continues to grow and evolve year to year. Originally starting with 30 volunteer organizations and a draw of 60 community residents, the event now sees over 100 community organizations participating and well over 500 residents attending.
To read the full story, click here.
For a registration form, click here.
Timmins Chamber fights for lower energy prices in Ontario
As soaring energy prices continue to be a major concern
for local businesses, the Timmins Chamber of Commerce is taking action
to push the province for change.
At the Ontario Chamber of
Commerce’s (OCC) annual general meeting on May 2-5, the Timmins Chamber
successfully fought for the support of the province’s biggest business
advocacy group on the issue of reducing energy costs and improving
energy infrastructure.
Hosted in Chatham-Kent, the event saw more
than 100 delegates -- representing more than 60,000 Ontario businesses
-- debating policies put forward by Chambers from around the province to
determine the OCC’s top priorities.
Click here for full story.
Job Posting: License Bureau Clerk
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce is now accepting resumes for the position of a contract (three-month) Licence Bureau Clerk.
A
dynamic bilingual (French/English) individual is required to provide
excellent customer service and process transactions in the
Chamber-operated Licence Bureau. The position reports directly to the
Licence Bureau Supervisor.
Applications must be received by Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Timmins Chamber cautiously supports 2013 provincial budget
The Northern Ontario business climate may see some improvements as a
result of the 2013 provincial budget, despite the lack of several key
items, according to the Timmins Chamber of Commerce.
The
May 2 presentation of the 2013 provincial budget by Finance Minister Charles Sousa proposed several items relevant to the Timmins area, including some measures on workforce improvement and infrastructure funding.
Click here for full story.
Administrative professionals pick up helpful tips at Chamber-hosted event
In celebration of Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 24, the local business community was able to participate in a handy workshop filled with tips and tricks to help make your day-to-day office tasks a little easier.
Presenter Trina St. Amour, Controller for Cedar Meadows Resort and Spa, focused on the little-known functions and features of Microsoft Outlook, and how easy those features can help you organize your day.
To access Trina's powerpoint and supplementary materials that can help you be more efficient at the office, follow the link below.
Click here for full story.
Timmins Chamber announces 2013 Nova Awards recipients
Timmins’ entrepreneurial spirit was on full display at the 2013 Nova Business Excellence Awards, as 600 people packed the McIntyre Arena on April 11 to celebrate the region’s most important businesses and organizations.
Hosted by the Timmins Chamber of Commerce for the 11th consecutive year, the sold-out event once again served to highlight the best of local business. Sixteen awards were handed out across a range of categories at the event, which was emceed by Chamber President Art Pultz.
This year’s notable recipients are a sign of the community’s talent and ingenuity, according to Gary Marriott and Joel Bergeron, co-chairs of the Nova Awards’ organizing committee.
Click here to read the full story.
April 2013 Member of the Month: Porcupine Engineering Services Inc.
When a large international engineering firm left town in
2004, it left behind three ambitious and seasoned engineers who decided
to strike out on their own as Porcupine Engineering Services Inc. (PES)
rather than follow their employer.
“We could have stayed with
them and moved south, but there’s no way I could have enjoyed the same
lifestyle that I do here in Timmins,” said Brian Emblin, co-owner and
the firm’s lead mechanical engineer. “We decided to stay and do our own
thing.”
Determined to pursue the unique opportunities that
Northern Ontario affords, Emblin formed PES with structural engineer
Mario Colantonio and electrical engineer Frank O'Donnell later that
year.
Click here to read the full story.
Timmins Chamber applauds workforce support in 2013 federal budget
Strong measures to enhance the Canadian labour market are among the
reasons the 2013 federal budget is largely positive for the local
business community, according to the Timmins Chamber of Commerce.
The federal budget, as tabled on March 21 by Finance Minister Jim
Flaherty, offers several opportunities for Timmins businesses,
including the creation of a $300-million Canada Job Grant, which allows businesses
to match costs for employee skills training with the federal and
provincial governments, at $15,000 or more per person. Apprenticeship improvements, including greater mobility between provinces, are also featured prominently in this budget.
Click here for full story.
Tourism, housing among Chamber recommendations for City budget
City spending should be directed towards properly
planning for the future of tourism, housing and development while making
the most of existing resources, according to the Timmins Chamber of
Commerce.
These ideas formed the core of the organization’s
annual presentation, made by Chamber President Art Pultz and its
Municipal Affairs Committee Chair Phil Barton on March 4 in advance of
the city’s approval of the municipal budget.
Click here for full story.
Canadian Chamber network unveils Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness for 2013
The national skills shortage remains one of the biggest
barriers to Canadian business competitiveness, according to a new report
issued yesterday by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Released
through the nationwide network of chambers of commerce, including the
Timmins Chamber of Commerce, The Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness for
2013 is an initiative undertaken last year to draw attention to the
barriers that are holding back Canada’s progress. All levels of
governments are being urged to swiftly act on these issues in order to
increase Canada’s ability to compete globally.
To download the document, please click here.
Click here for full story.
Support the Buy a Board project
In a joint venture with the Mattagami Regional Conservation Authority, the Chamber is raising funds to build a boardwalk along Gillies Lake's south shore. This will allow the shoreline to be preserved while continuing to improve on a well-loved part of the city.
For $50, you can donate a board to the project in your or a loved one's name, and have a positive impact on the community at the same time. For more information or to fill out an application form, click here to download the brochure.
Alternatively, you can simply provide a charitable donation to support this wonderful project. The donation form can be downloaded here.
This project is part of the Chamber's Business Takes the Lead initiative, created to give businesses an opportunity to work together in order to make a difference in the community.
For more information on Business Takes the Lead, contact the Chamber at (705) 360-1900.
Ontario Chamber releases new economic agenda for the province
The Ontario Business Confidence Index shows that most Ontario businesses are confident in their own outlook (72 percent) and are planning to expand over the next five years (60 percent). However, the same businesses are unsure about the overall direction of Ontario’s economy--41 percent express confidence.
The index is a survey of 2,386 businesses and was conducted as part of Emerging Stronger 2013, a business-driven economic agenda for Ontario released today by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, along with their research partner, the Mowat Centre at the University of Toronto.
Click here for full story.
Timmins one of Ontario’s top 10 most entrepreneurial cities: report
Timmins
– The spirit of business is alive and well in Timmins, which is now one of
Ontario’s top 10 entrepreneurial communities and one of the best in Canada,
according to a report published by the Financial Post.
Compiled by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the annual
survey entitled Communities in Boom examined 103 large and mid-sized cities
across Canada to analyze their entrepreneurial activity. This year, Timmins
ranked 39th overall, up significantly from its rank of 83 in the 2011 survey;
this shift also marks the biggest change of all Northern Ontario cities in the
past year.
Click here for full story.
New Residents Guide to help Timmins newcomers
From sports clubs to school boards, everything newcomers
to Timmins need to know about settling into the community is now
available in a free, easy-to-use guide.
Created in partnership
between the Timmins Economic Development Corporation’s Employer Council
and the Timmins Chamber of Commerce, the New Residents Guide features 52
pages packed with information on how to make the most of living in
Timmins.
Employers looking to help new out-of-town staff to settle into Timmins can now access the Guide here (ou bien ici en francais).
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2012 Membership Directory Now Available
The 2012 Timmins Chamber of Commerce Membership 
Directory is now available. This file contains the full list of the Chamber's 840-plus members, ranked alphabetically and by sector for your convenience. We encourage you to refer to the directory often when searching for business products and services in Timmins.
The new file is being made available here.
Please download it and copy it to your computer.
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan - Canada's #1 benefits plan for small firms can provide your business with a comprehensive and competitive health, dental, and disability program customized to meet the needs of your employees! Regardless of the size of your firm we can find a plan that's right for you! Visit our website today to find out why Chambers Plan is Canada's #1 benefits plan for small firms!
community calendar
chamber events
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Women in Business Golf Day
Friday, May 24
Soak up the sun while you network with your peers, try your hand at golf, and help us cap off another amazing year of Women in Business events. -
Lunch 'n' Learn: E-mail Etiquette
Tuesday, June 04
Are you saying what you mean in your e-mail messages? Jonathan Zinck will present on adding clarity to your communications. -
YP Connextions
Thursday, June 06
Casual networking at Boston Pizza - no registration required. -
Member Appreciation BBQ
Thursday, June 13
Join us at our annual year-end member appreciation BBQ. -
An Evening with City Hall
Tuesday, June 18
Do you have a question for one of your representatives at City Hall? Join us for an evening with the City's department heads, councillors, and mayor. Exclusive to Timmins Chamber of Commerce members. -
Experience India with the Timmins Chamber of Commerce
Monday, September 16
From the Taj Mahal to Agra Fort, from gem cutting to carpet weaving, see the wonders that India has to offer on this 10-day trip with the Chamber.
