Kensington and Area
Chamber of Commerce
E-News - June 9, 2021
Summer is just around the corner!!
CHAMBER NEWS
KACC Annual Golf Tournament
We are excited to be in the planning stages of the Annual Golf Tournament.
Thank you to Scotia Wealth Management for being presenting sponsor again this year!
Please save the date of Tuesday, Sep 14th at noon! Invites will be sent out soon! There will be hole sponsorship opportunities as well.

Winner of the 2020 KACC Golf Tournament was the Richard Baker Accounting Team - who is up for the challenge this year?!
Member of the week Interviews
KACC is appreciative of our partnership with SPUD FM. We have recently started having a "Member of the Week" Interview that is aired every Friday at 8:10am on Spud FM! Get to know your members and we will be in touch when you are chosen for the SPUD FM member of the Week!
KACC MEMBER BENEFIT
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Your brand is one of the most valuable assets of your business. Make time this Thurs to attend this 1-hr online workshop with partner and Intellectual Property Lawyer Donna MacEwen, McInnes Cooper to learn how to protect it. No cost to attend. Reg at https://bit.ly/34TLjX0
TIAPEI and Brady McCloskey Photography are hosting photography workshops for owners and operators within the industry. Want to enhance your business's social media experience?
If you would like to participate in one of these workshops, please contact Alex MacKenzie at 902-566-5008 or by email at amackenzie@tiapei.pe.ca! More information can be found at:
The PEI Government has launched a survey about RURAL Public Transport. It is available in French and English. Please have your input on this very important subject!
CBDC is offering the below program that you should check out to see if either may be a good fit for your business.

The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) and the Urban Main Street Loan Initiative (UMSLI)
Check out the link for more information or give them a call today!
A special message from Fall Flavours!

"Welcome to the 2021 edition of The PEI Fall Flavours Festival! Coming together safely is most important and continues to be our number one priority. The PEI Fall Flavours Festival is looking forward to welcoming back guests to celebrate the people, places and amazing food that make Canada’s Food Island a must-visit destination.

We are now accepting applications for the 2021 festival! Please join us Monday June 14th - 10am for an informational session where we will go over opportunities for operators to be involved in the 2021 PEI Fall Flavours Festival. 

The dates for this year’s festival are September 16 – October 11th.

Please register for Return of 2021 PEI Fall Flavours Festival - Recruitment Now Open on Jun 14, 2021 10:00 AM ADT. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar."  REGISTER HERE

Vaccine Info for PEI
or call toll-free 1-844-975-3303
MEMBERS - Please send along any news, announcements or opening dates that you would like the Chamber to share on our social media pages and with the other Chamber Members! kensingtonandareachamber@gmail.com
KACC MEMBER PROFILES
WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING MEMBERS!
Ship to Shore Restaurant
Coreen Pickering and Duncan Smith took ownership of Ship Shore in the Winter of 2019. The duo has worked side by side for many years. They believe in supporting local, by having PEI beers on tap, and using fresh ingredients from our island.

In addition to the menu items, they also offer daily specials inspired by seasonal ingredients.

Opening day is June 16th! Check out their Facebook page for hours and their menu!
Red Sands Golf Course
Red Sands Golf Course is situated in the rolling countryside between Cavendish and Kensington, P.E.I.'s premiere vacation destination. When quality counts, the layout, fairways and greens provide the best opportunity for playing challenging enjoyable golf.

The quality of the course is equally impressive. After your 9 or 18 holes, enjoy a conversation, beverage and sandwich on the picturesque sun deck of our club house. Contact us for summer memberships for your extended holiday. https://www.golfredsands.com/
Prince Edward Aqua Farms
Prince Edward Aqua Farms. of New London, PEI has been harvesting and processing top quality shellfish since 1989. With over 25 years of experience, they have provided their Island Gold Blue Mussels being enjoyed in homes and in fine dining establishments across North America and beyond, along with their quality PEI Oysters, PEI Clams, and PEI Quahogs.
Check out their website for more info and for some great shellfish recipes! http://www.peaqua.com/mussel_recipes.php?r=1
They are a full service wedding store with a very definite mission. Their goal when they opened over 35 years ago, was to provide Quality Products to their customers at Reasonable Prices. They have maintained that motto to this day, always searching out new and exciting items to offer their customers! From Gown purchases to Tent Rentals, they will provide you with Knowledgeable Service that is sure to make your special event planning experience fun and enjoyable… the way that it should be! http://caseleys.com/
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