The Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 17th Business Awards Gala on November 30th at the New London Carriage House. It was such a wonderful evening celebrating many businesses and individuals with 140 in attendance representing over 50 different businesses and organizations from the area!
As we quickly approach the Holiday Season, please take some time to reflect on all of your accomplishments over the past year - celebrate the achievements and also what you have learned from any road bumps or challenges along the way.
As always, please reach out if there are any training sessions or ideas that you are interested in for the new year. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the KACC, please reach out! kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com
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Julie Corbett
Executive Director
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 events:
Dec 19th - 4:00pm - 6:00pm Christmas Social (details below)
Feb 12th - 11:00am - KACC Annual General Meeting (more details to come)
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The KACC Board is excited to host a Christmas Holiday social at the Island Stone Pub on Tue, Dec 19th at 4:00pm.
The event is free but please RSVP due to limited space and munchies will be available! Sign up at the link below or email me at kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com or register online!
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WHAT KACC HAS BEEN UP TO THIS PAST MONTH! |
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Congratulations to the nominees and winners during the Business of Excellence Awards Gala this year! Thank you to the sponsors, Board members and all those who attended to make it a great evening! |
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CHAMBER PERKS APP
CHECK OUT BELOW FOR THE PERKS OFFERED SO FAR!
CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE LOG IN INFO FOR YOU TO UPDATE YOUR PROFILE OR ADD A PERK AND I CAN HELP YOU OUT!
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We are excited to add some "Chamber Perks" to our Chamber Perks Mobile App! This incredible marketing tool for FREE as part of your chamber membership! You as a KACC member can offer a perk, it can choose whether it is offered to only KACC members, all Chamber members from across the 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!
The Chamber Perks Mobile App is designed to elevate your brand awareness, expand your network, and boost sales in our local community and expanding markets across Canada. We have already added our paying members company profile to the app's business directory, allowing chamber members, their employees, and the public to quickly locate your company using the app's search and map features.
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.
Thank you for being an essential part of our chamber community, and we look forward to witnessing the positive impact of the Chamber Perks App on your business's growth and success.
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This is a section in the newsletter that employers can recognize one of their employees! Please send a write up and a few pictures along to kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com |
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FUNDING/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES |
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Innovation PEI - Small Business Investment Grant
Application deadline: continuous intake
Program Details: The Small Business Investment Grant helps Prince Edward Island’s small businesses improve efficiency and innovation by way of a non-repayable financial contribution toward the purchase of eligible capital asset costs.
Click here to learn more!
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Innovation PEI - Web Presence Assistance
Application Deadline: continuous intake
Program Details: Web Presence Assistance provides a non-repayable contribution to Prince Edward Island businesses and local not-for-profits to assist with the creation of an online presence or to upgrade an existing website to include e-commerce. The purpose of Web Presence Assistance is to help Island businesses and not-for-profits increase business by creating a website to establish an online presence, reach customers and increase sales.
Click here to learn more!
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Season’s Greetings!
Here we are at the end of another year that has been filled with many challenges for many people on Prince Edward Island and indeed the rest of Canada and around the world. We are thankful for where we live and all that we have. We are a community that is willing to share with others in need.
May you all have a safe holiday season filled with laughter and friendship.
If you are able to join us for our Annual New Year’s Levee on January 1st, 2024 at the Family and Friends Restaurant, 45 Broadway Street, Kensington from 11:30 to 12:30, we would love to welcome you.
All the best in 2024!
Rowan Caseley – Mayor
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WELCOME NEW KACC MEMBERS! |
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Colliers East offers tailored commercial real estate services to New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island. With over 500 offices across all major markets in Canada, we have the might of the Colliers brand paired with our local teams' second to none insight, experience and knowledge.
We are committed to working collaboratively to accelerate the success of our clients.
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DALMAC employs more than 30 Islanders at its 21,000 square foot production facility at 91 Euston Street in Charlottetown.
Our range of services has expanded over the years and includes:
- Print – offset, digital, printed packaging, bindery, books and magazines, and die-cutting.
- Large Format – decals and floor graphics, vehicle wraps, window, and wall coverings, point of sale displays, posters, banners, and printed signage.
- Labels – rolls or sheets, custom die-cutting and lamination.
- Cresting, Embroidery & Promo Products.
- Signs – design, manufacture, installation, and service (including LED retrofits) through Sign Craft Charlottetown and Sign Station Summerside.
- Direct Mail – Canada Post Smartmail Marketing Partner.
There is a Dalmac location in both Charlottetown and Summerside!
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KACC MEMBER PROFILES
WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING A MEMBER!
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Pyra Management Consulting |
Pyra Management Consulting Services Inc.
PMCS Inc. provides professional management consulting services for public, not-for-profit and private sector organizations. The mission of PMCS is to use our multidisciplinary expertise to partner effectively with our clients in making a meaningful contribution to our community. PMCS delivers services in accordance with our disciplined project management methodology built upon years of experience in the public and private sectors. In every project we undertake, PMCS seeks to demonstrate our values: Collaborative Relationships - Working together to reach shared objectives Integrity - Maintaining steadfast credibility, accountability and honesty in all that we do Capacity Building - Building on assets and developing new skills in others and ourselves Diversity - Celebrating differences, creating environments where people feel safe and valued Life Balance - Balancing our passion for work with our commitment to self, family and community.
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Island Towing has been in business for over 23 years, and offers 24 hour roadside assistance.
They are located at 79 Gardiner Drive in Bedeque
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TRAILSIDE BOTTLE EXCHANGE
NEW HOURS TO SERVE YOU BETTER!
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KACC Member Benefit Highlight |
Did you know that you can access group pricing for you and your employees under the Chamber Group Health Insurance Plan? It's easy to get a quote and see if it will be a good fit for you!
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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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