Sept/Oct 2011 Voice of Business

September/October 2011 Vol 4 Issue 5

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yourstaff Stuart Harrison Ext. 202 General Manager Cynthia Hamu Ext. 201 Office Manager Lindsay Walker-Chiarelli Ext. 204 Administrative Assistant Anne Arnold, CSP Ext. 200 Membership Services Manager Cathy Martin Ext. 214 Event Coordinator/Marketing Assistant Shelby Parker Ext. 210 FrontLine Coordinator Reception Ext. 0

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executive/finance Tony Smith Chair Tristone Media Group Arlynn Dupuis Past-Chair Ayotte, Dupuis, O’Neill Jef Dueck Vice-Chair 91.9BOBFM/Country 105/Energy 99.7 Drew Merrett Treasurer Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre Stuart Harrison Secretary Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Bob Doornenbal Director-At-Large The Peterborough Examiner Patric Marren Director-At-Large Glenn Windrem Trucking

directors Jason Becker BDO Canada LLP Brad Hilker NBH Accounting Services Jim Hill Pan-Oston Limited Ian Keay McGillen, Keay Sharon Legon 1st Call Property & Equipment Services Kamran Qayyum Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. David Smith Monkman Gracie & Johnston Lisa Smith United Way of Peterborough & District

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Sustainability Fad, Farce or the Future?

Environment 2010 Excellence Environmental Practices Finalists

Golf

regular features

2011 Golf Tournaments’ Thank You to Our Sponsors

Prosperity

upcoming events

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2011 Tradeshow

member matters

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new members

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CEO’s

chamber events 18 - young professionals group - breakfast club - business after hours

Chamber Hosting CEO Conference this November

Wine, Women & Shopping Kick-start your Christmas Shopping!

Recruitment Chamber’s “Sign ‘n Dine”

Chamber CCC News

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Managing editor cynthia hamu DESIGN treehouse studio Printing commercial press

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Cynthia is the Office Manager of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at 705-748-9771 x 201 or cynthia@ peterboroughchamber.ca

Cathy Martin Cathy is the Event Coordinator for the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at 705-748-9771 x214 or cathy@ peterboroughchamber.ca

www.peterboroughchamber.ca

Sustainable Peterborough Sustainability Specialist and can be reached at 705.657.8339 arkellr@sympatico.ca

Cynthia Hamu

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rob Arkell

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The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce 175 George St. N. Peterborough 705.748.9771 www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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Daryl Bennett, Mayor City of Peterborough Karl Moher, Deputy Reeve, Douro-Dummer Township County of Peterborough Herma van Beek Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture

Anne Arnold, CSP Anne is the Manager, Membership Services for the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at 705-748-9771 x200 or anne@ peterboroughchamber.ca

Additional Contributors include: Lindsay Walker-Chiarelli, Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

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SUSTAINABILITY matters

byRob Arkell, Sustainability Specialist

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Sustainability: Fad, Farce or the Future?

hile the sustainability movement in business continues to build momentum globally, there is no doubt that some remain suspect. Really, who can blame them?

The concept has never been easy to define or understand. It gained prominence with the release of the Bruntland report in 1987 that generally defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. But since that time dozens of definitions have evolved adding to its complexity and fuelling challenges to its legitimacy.

Adding to the challenge is the abuse of the “green” aspect of sustainability.

Recognizing a growing public appetite for more environmentally friendly products, companies flooded the market with claims of greenness of their products or services, most of which were questionable at best. The result was “green-washing”, which turned consumers into doubters, and became a potential business risk for those that couldn’t back up their claims.

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But perhaps the largest hurdle for business sustainability has been the inability to measure its impact on the financial bottom line. Viable metrics have been hard to come by and the business community struggles to manage things it can’t measure. Even the “triple bottom line” (people, planet, profit), our current standard business definition of sustainability, struggles with ease of measurement.

The reality is that no matter whether you believe sustainability is a fad, a farce or the future, it is simply smart business

Despite these issues, businesses are implementing sustainable practices, and a growing number of enterprises around the globe and in our own community are concurrently pursuing economic viability, environmental protection and social well-being.

The reality is that no matter whether you believe sustainability is a fad, a farce or the future, it is simply smart business. More than that, sustainability is an opportunity to ensure even greater success for your business in the future.

It’s not a tradeoff against the financial bottom line – a choice between profit and social responsibility - sustainability is a business strategy to achieve an even stronger financial bottom line.

Cost savings….Brand enhancement….Risk management….Access to new markets…

Competitive advantage…..Employee productivity. This sounds like a list of typical business objectives. As a matter of fact, it’s also a list of the top reasons why businesses are pursuing sustainability.

Are you a business that seeks to improve efficiency and reduce waste? Then you are a business that is also pursuing sustainability. Using less inputs (resources) to produce the same amount of outputs not only benefits the financial bottom line, but also has positive impacts on the environment. This is one of the key reasons for implementing sustainable business practices – reducing expenses.

It’s about looking at initiatives that make sense economically, but also make sense environmentally and/or socially.

of being a sustainability initiative by lowering greenhouse gas emissions created in generating the energy used.

Pursuing sustainable business practices creates the biggest possible return on investment…

Pursuing sustainable business practices creates the biggest possible return on investment because there is the shortterm financial benefit of the practice, and the longer term benefit of enhancing your brand and building loyalty from your customers, your employees, and your community.

Sustainability is just a word – a word with challenges. First of all, it’s six syllables long (how many six syllable words do we use on a daily basis?).

Secondly, most businesses likely want to grow in the future, not simply “sustain” themselves. But the concept of what sustainability represents is brilliant.

Smart business is never a fad or a farce, but it is always a path to a successful future.

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Driving down your electricity or natural gas consumption through equipment upgrades (i.e. more efficient lighting) is smart business if the payback period is acceptable. It also has the added benefit

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ENVIRONMENTmatters

byCynthia Hamu, Office Manager

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Business Citizen of the Year Sponsor

2010 Finalists from the Environmental Practices Category s this is our Environmental issue of the Voice of Business, it seemed only fitting that the Chamber would take this opportunity to recognize two Chamber members who were finalists for the 2010 Business Excellence Awards in the Environmental Practices category.

Here are the 2010 finalists, along with their 2010 environmental practices stories: M&M Recycling and Disposal

Siemens Canada Limited

M&M Recycling & Disposal employs over 25 people, has been operating for more than 30 years, and services hundreds of Peterborough Area businesses and residents. M&M has invested in a multi-material recycling facility that has diverted thousands of tonnes of construction and demolition waste from our landfills (recyclable materials like wood, metal, cardboard and paper products; when separated these materials are all recyclable, but together they are considered garbage). M&M has also invested in recycling equipment and staff to separate these materials into recycling streams. This facility and recycling service was developed to provide a cleaner and more environmental solution, as these materials had always been taken to local landfills for final disposal.

Siemens Canada Limited designs and manufactures sophisticated measurement instruments for process industries including: wastewater treatment, aggregate and cement, mining, chemical processing, manufacturing, food processing, as well as dry bulk storage. Siemens’ products help customers accurately measure the level of their materials in their processes which can help ensure adherence to environmental regulations. Reliable level measurement also safeguards the environment from an accidental overfill of materials. They have adopted many new practices to encourage the sustainable use of renewable processes within their operations including: adoption of environmental consciousness as one of the key company values, choosing “green” alternatives in sourcing materials, and expanded recycling and energy savings programs.

M&M Recycling and Disposal is located at 1513 County Road 4 in Warsaw, or they can be reached at 705-652-3505.

To find out more about Siemens Canada, visit their website at www.siemens.com/peterborough or call them at 705-745-2431.

We look forward to celebrating the efforts of our 2011 Environmental Practices Finalists at this year’s Excellence Awards being held on Tuesday, October 18th at the Trentwinds. All of our 2011 Excellence Awards Finalists will be announced on Thursday, September 22nd and will appear in the Peterborough Examiner and available on our website at www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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2011 Chamber Golf Tournaments – Thank you to our Sponsors! he summer of 2011 brought another great season of golf to the Chamber of Commerce! Two very successful events were run, beginning with our 40th Annual Golf tournament in June and followed by our 2nd Annual 9’n Dine event in August.

The committees of wonderful volunteers for both of these events would like to thank all of the golfers, sponsors, donors, event volunteers and staff of our host courses for making both tournaments so enjoyable.

Special thanks to our 40th Annual Golf Tournament event sponsor, Cabinetree; lunch sponsor, Johnny eh’s!; all of our contest & hole sponsors, prize donors and gift bag donors; and the fabulous staff of Kawartha Golf & Country Club!

Another special thanks to our 2nd Annual 9’n Dine event sponsor, Shaw Computer Systems Inc; cart sponsor, Kyle Brewer of Sun Life Financial; driving range sponsor, Bobcat of East Durham Ltd; along with the many contest & hole sponsors, prize & gift bag donors and the wonderful staff of Baxter Creek Country Club!

For complete listings of our fantastic Golf Tournament sponsors, please visit our website at www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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The holidays are just around the corner!

The Chamber will be featuring a special Christmas Catalogue with the Nov/Dec issue. Promote your products or services this season.

Perfect for Hospitality and Retail businesses!

Contact Anne for further information, and watch our website for details.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of next month’s issue.

Reserve today! Call Anne at 705-748-9771 x200 www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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Prosperitymatters by Peterborough Chamber

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2011 Prosperity Tradeshow lease join us on Wednesday, September 14th, when the Chamber will be holding our annual Prosperity Tradeshow at the Morrow Building, between noon and 7pm. This tradeshow will showcase 130 Peterborough and area companies exhibiting to an audience of over 1500 visitors who can expect to: find new products and suppliers to expand or develop their business; gain new ideas; look for something that will separate them from their competition; establish profitable and new business relationships; ….these are just a few of the reasons to attend. No matter what, you will walk away with a new perspective and better attitude to build your business!

On the adjacent page is a floor plan and list of the 2011 Prosperity Tradeshow Exhibitors, as of the writing of this article. For a more updated list, please visit the Chamber website at www.peterboroughchamber.ca or, better yet, join us on September 14th and we will provide you with an updated floor plan and exhibitor list upon your arrival!

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The Posture Clinic Star 93.3/107.9fm The Breeze/Magic 96.7 Welsh Marketing Inc. Peterborough This Week BioPed (Peterborough) Inc. CRAWFORD Building Consultants The Staffing Connection/Level A Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc. InnoZinc Inc. Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Best Western Otonabee Inn All Office Machines Trent Security Systems Ltd. Diversified Communications Acklands-Grainger Inc. Proforma Venture Two Marketing Rhema Christian School OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs Peterborough Festival of Trees Canadian Cancer Society Hues in Glass Robert D. Gauvreau Chartered Accountant Otonabee Animal Hospital Professional Corp.

Mark’s Work Wearhouse TD Merchant Services/TD Canada Trust Nexicom Merrett Home Hardware Building Centre TCP Accounting & Tax Services Branded Merchandise Canada Comfort Hotel & Suites Carlson Wagonlit/Stewart Travel Services HRS Group Inc. Super 8 Peterborough Ganaraska Financial Evo Canada, Adam Bachar Women’s Business Network of Peterborough Tracy LaFonte Skin Laser Medspa Inc.

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Canada Brokerlink MicroAge Technology Solutions MicroAge Technology Solutions Pet Valu Brookdale Emmatt Digital Solutions Inc. Discovery Dream Homes Ltd. Discovery Dream Homes Ltd. Insta-Insulation Shaun Milne Signs R. J. Brown Insurance Broker CHEX TV Brant Office Supply Ltd. Best of Hearing Centre Canadian Border Services Agency Lindsay-Peterborough Movers & Storage Inc. Tristone Media Group

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ceo’smatter

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The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we are hosting the “Chamber Executives of Ontario Conference” this November ur Chamber has the honour of hosting the Chamber Executives of Ontario (CEO) Conference this November 8th, 9th and 10th. Every fall the CEO Chair gets to host the conference in their own backyard and as our General Manager Stuart Harrison is this year’s CEO Chair, this means we have the privilege of being host to 120 Chamber Executives from all over Ontario. We plan to host the best-ever conference and want to show our guests all that Peterborough has to offer!

We have already secured a wonderful take-home item sponsored by Cogeco and are looking for items to include in their welcome bags. If you would like to join us in welcoming our PETEWATERSPEC.AD:Quark ad template 6/19/09 2:52 CEO guests to our great city, and give them a sample of what our

Chamber members have to offer, we would welcome your items for their conference kits.

Anne Arnold a call at 705-7489771 x200 or email her at anne@ peterboroughchamber.ca

If you have 120 items that you would like to donate to their bags,Page and can PM 1 get them to us

by November 1st, please give

Let’s give our fellow Chamber Executives a taste of what makes our Chamber members, and Peterborough, so GREAT!!!

Always there...Always informed

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E XAMINER THE PETERBOROUGH

NOV. 10, 2011 THE VENUE

Downtown Peterborough 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm presented by:

The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

Kick Start Your Christmas Shopping!

The Chamber is excited to present Peterborough’s newest shopping experience: “Wine, Women & Shopping”, being held on Thursday November 10th, from 4-9pm at The Venue!

We invite all the ladies of Peterborough to join us for this one-stop shopping event that will kick-start your preparations for the holidays. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy an evening out, where you can shop over 35 retailers, all in one location, while sipping a glass of your favourite wine?

Grab your girlfriends, sisters, mothers and daughters and come out and shop ‘til you drop!

Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are only $20 and are going to go quickly! Ticket price includes: • • • • • •

A glass of wine and food sampling.

Access to over 35 retailers selling a variety of items including apparel, giftware, specialty food items, golf paraphernalia, beauty products, stocking stuffers for men and children, & more!

Show specials and discounts!

Coat and bag check.

Shopping tote bags & coupons to the first 300 attendees through the door!

The chance to win a $1000 Shopping Spree courtesy of Lansdowne Place, along with other great door prizes!

Tickets can be purchased at The Lobby Wine Bar (located at The Venue), Lansdowne Place Mall Customer Service Desk, and at the Chamber of Commerce office.

For additional ticket sales locations, or to order your tickets online, please visit www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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RECRUITMENTmatters by the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce

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Bring in a new member and we’ll buy you dinner and a movie at Johnny eh’s! he Peterborough Chamber of Commerce has established a 2011 membership goal of 1100 members.

Our Board of Directors, staff, and committee volunteers are all on board to achieve this objective and we are inviting our members to be involved as well.

Here are a few ways you can help us achieve our goal AND receive a gift certificate for dinner and a movie at Johnny eh’s!: • Call Anne Arnold or Cathy Martin with your hot lead; • Bring a potential new member into the Chamber for an introduction; • Register you and a business friend for the next Business after Hours.

Continuing the Practice of P. DOUGLAS GALVIN

is pleased to welcome

Oliver S. Cooper, B.A.H., L.L.B. Oliver will be practising in the areas of criminal law, civil litigation and family law. Please contact Oliver at ext. 201 or e-mail oliver@mcgillenlaw.com

JJ Turner Building 140 King Street, Suite 202 Peterborough, ON K9J 7X8 Tel: 705-748-2241 Fax: 705-748-9125 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1718 Peterborough, ON K9J 7X6 1 Hour Free Parking at King Street Parkade

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As soon as they are officially Chamber members, you can then stop by the Chamber to pick up your gift certificate for dinner and a movie at Johnny eh’s!, located next to the Cinemas in downtown Peterborough.

So tell your friends, bring a guest, rent a hot air balloon… whatever it takes, for every referral we sign, you get to dine!

Anne Arnold and Cathy Martin are your contact people for Sign n’ Dine and can be reached at 705-748-9771 - Anne is at x200 or Cathy at x214.

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Summer Jobs for Youth Program Employment Planning & Counselling would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the employers who provided placements, and those who were available to provide placements, for youth enrolled in the Summer Jobs for Youth Program: A1 Machining Services Alba Pizza Alicia’s Hair Salon & Spa Alternatives Community Program Services Alternative Enterprises Amazing Dollar Store Anden Kitchen & Bath Angevaare Mazda Apsley Auto Collision Arby’s Art Gallery of Peterborough Asphodel Norwood Public Library Auto Pro/ Armstrong Auto Bailey’s Bay Resort Balanced Books The Bargain Shop – Chemong Rd. The Bargain Shop – Lansdowne St. The Beauty Spot Becca’s Pet Emporium Belmont Lake Marina Belmont Springs H20 Bigga Joe’s Black Stallion Ranch Blairton Tent and Trailer Park Blockbuster Bluenotes Boater’s World Bowles Valu-Mart Brock Price Chopper Brooksy’s Auto Service Buckhorn Community Centre Buckhorn Foodland Burnham Gardens Restaurant & Party Rentals Buckhorn Garage (Northern Small Engines) Camp Kawartha Canadian Tire Captain George’s Fish and Chips Cat Sass Centennial Place Long-Term Care Home The Chocolate Rabbit Community Counselling and Resource Centre Community Opportunity & Innovation Network (COIN) Corner Gate Foodland Cottage Country Books Crop Circles The Crossroads Family Restaurant Curve Lake First Nation Dave Sharpe Dee Jay Trailers Ltd. Del Mastro Motors Ltd. Discovery Child Care of Peterborough Dollar Giant Douro Dummer Public Library

Dr. Property Care Eco Alternative Energy Ellis Automotive Ltd. Elmlea Farm Ennismore Foodland EnviroPest Inc. Ethic Tree Creations Euphoria Fitness (Nubodies) Extendicare Peterborough Fairhaven Long-Term Care Fandango Salon & Spa Farmhouse Grill and Restaurant Fieldstone First Call Property Services First Choice Haircutters – Chemong First Choice Haircutters – Lansdowne Fitzsimmons & Sons Free Topping Pizza Gamer’s 1 Stop Gatzey’s TV Clinic Glenda’s Place Hair Salon Gold’s Gym Green Street Gus’s Kitchen & Bath Haa-Choo Enterprises Habitat for Humanity Restore Hair by Becky Hair Mart Family Hair Care Havelock Chamber of Commerce Havelock Foodland Havelock Tim-Br Mart Hot Yoga Peterborough Hucklebug Childcare Centre - Norwood Hucklebug Preschool Inc. – Havelock J.J. Stewart Motors J & L Motors Ltd. Jade Salon & Spa Jay’s Gourmet Coffee Johnny Eh’s Johnston’s Greenhouse Joie De Vie K & C Costumes Kawartha Country Wines Kawartha Food Share Kawarthafest Kazabella Pizzaria Keene General Store Kelcey’s Nutrition Centre Inc. Kingdon Tim-Br Mart Krown Rust Control Ky-ley’s Lakefield Animal Welfare Society Lakefield Youth Unlimited Lang Pioneer Village

Leon’s Liftlock Golf Club M & D Woodland Ent. M + M Meat Shops #377 Maar’s Music Maple Moon Restaurant Mapleview Retirement Medichair Home Medical Equipment Meljesnic Computer Solutions Michaels Store Inc. The Movie People Mr. Sub Norwood Food Services Norwood Pentecostal Church PC Paramedics PJ’s Pets Parks Canada Paterson Auto Sales & Service Paul Tinney Auto Sales Ltd. Paulmac Pet Food Pensieri Shoes Pet Styling by Becki Peterborough County City Health Unit Peterborough Fine Car Peterborough Green-Up Peterborough Humane Society Peterborough Landscape Supply Peterborough Lions Community Centre Peterborough Vacuum Pettigrew Spa & Salon Platinum Auto Service Pre-Tel Services Inc. Queen Street Boutique Rambling Rose Flowers and Gifts Realistic Auto Inc. Recycled Kids Reggie’s Hot Grill Reitmans Remax Eastern Reality Inc., Brokerage Restwell Upholstery Richard Lutes Cedar Inc. Riverhouse Company RONA Building Centre RONA Lakefield The Salvation Army Thrift Store Sayers Foodland Sears Canada Shambhala Bed & Breakfast Sherbrooke Heights Shopper’s Drug Mart – Chemong Shopper’s Drug Mart – Lansdowne Silver Bean Café Simple Sizzle ‘N’ Grill

Skibereen Farms Smitty’s Souvlaki Pit Spa on Hunter at Euphoria St. Peter’s Cemetery Style Fitness Subway – Bridgenorth Subway – Chemong Rd. Subway – George St. Subway – Havelock Subway – High St. Subway – Home Depot Subway – Hunter St. Subway – Lakefield Subway – Lansdowne St. E. Subway – Lansdowne St. W. Sunshine Daycare Sunshine Homes Super 8 Tamarac Golf & Country Club TEACH Centre Thin City Longboard Township of Douro Dummer Township of North Kawartha Tragically Hipp Fashion Gallery Trent Severn Waterway Trent University Library Tripps Auto Recyclers Turnbull Café Ultramar Universal Supply Group (NAPA Auto) The Village Bakery Village Inn of Lakefield The Village Tea Room Wendy’s Restaurant- Ashburnham Wendy’s Restaurant – Chemong Westwind Inn Whistle Stop Café The Whitehouse Café Wild About Farms Wild Rock Outfitters Inc. Windover Lumber Ltd. Winners Home Sense YMCA of Peterborough Young’s Point General Store Your Body You Youth Emergency Shelter

Your willingness to work with the youth in the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County is what had made this program such a great success. We look forward to working with you again!

The Summer Jobs for Youth Program is funded by the Government of Ontario and is designed to provide youth an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in their community.

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Proud of Our Past, Positive About Our Future

Peterborough • Lakefield Omemee • Bobcaygeon

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BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS • Competitive rates • Flexible payment options • Local credit approvals

location: Carousel Restaurant, 116 Lansdowne Street East guest speaker: Barb Bruce, myradius.ca time: 7:30 am cost: Pay for your breakfast please note: You do not need to register for this event.

prosperitytradeshow wednesday, september 14th, 2011 location: Peterborough Morrow Building time: Noon - 7 pm cost: Admission is free (Open to the public)

businessafterhours At the Prosperity Tradeshow wednesday, september 14th, 2011

Join us for our regular Business After Hours on a special day at the Prosperity Tradeshow location: Peterborough Morrow Building time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm cost: Free, compliments of OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs please note: Pre-registration is not required for this event

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youngprofessionalsgroup (YPG) thursday, september 22nd, 2011

location: The Venue, 286 George St. N time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm cost: Free, compliments of The Venue special event: Team Building with Cora Whittington, Golden Pathways please note: Pre-registration is required for this event

registrationinformation Unless otherwise specified, registration is required for all Chamber events.

To register, please call 748-9771 Ext. 0 or email register@peterboroughchamber.ca

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October Events: businessafterhours tuesday, october 4th 2011

Peterborough Community Futures Development Corporation celebrates their 25th Anniversary! location: Multi-purpose room, Evinrude Centre, 911 Monaghan Road time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm cost: Free, compliments of OLG Slots at Kawartha Downs please note: Pre-registration is required for this event

Wednesday, September 7th

Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. – Social Networking 6:30 p.m. – Dinner • 7:30 p.m. – Speaker

breakfastclub tuesday, october 11 , 2011

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location: Carousel Restaurant, 116 Lansdowne Street East guest speaker: Michael Cyr & Jeff Eldridge, Swish Maintenance time: 7:30 am cost: Pay for your breakfast please note: You do not need to register for this event.

Attract, Keep and Engage More Customers More Often

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If you own or run a business then you know that to drive business growth you need to attract, keep and engage more customers. But let's face it. Not only have the rules of the marketplace changed, customers have changed too. Every day your customers are faced with more and more choices which means that every day those same customers need to be reminded Why You?

tuesday, october 18th, 2011

location: Trentwinds International Centre time: Cocktails – 5:30pm; Dinner and Awards Ceremony – 6:30pm cost: $75.00 + HST please note: Note: To find out how to nominate an outstanding business in our community, please visit www.peterboroughchamber.ca

Customer Touchpoint Innovation™ is quite simply the most powerful, and yet probably the most frequently overlooked, customer engagement strategy available in today's highly competitive marketplace. Created by 5 time award winning business owner Toni Newman and her partner. This fast-paced, high-energy presentation has been shared with thousands of participants who, to this day, still use Why Not! as the rallying cry for change and innovation within their own organizations.

youngprofessionalsgroup (YPG) thursday, october 27th, 2011

*Please note alternate location * Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club 577 McDonnel Street, Peterborough time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm cost: Free, compliments of The Venue special event: Tony Smith, Tristone Media Group and 2011 Chamber Board Chair please note: Pre-registration is required for this event

Next Month

Looking forward...

Wednesday, October 5th – 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Cate Collins Is Your Underwear Too Tight?

winewomen&shopping

You can register for these events by visiting our WBN website at www.womensbusinessnetwork.net.

Cost for September’s meeting is $40 per person and must be prepaid.

Guest registration deadline for Setember’s meeting is Thursday, September 1, 2011 Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity.

thursday, november 10th, 2011

Kick-start your holiday shopping at Peterborough’s newest shopping experience and have the chance to win a $1000 shopping spree at Lansdowne Place! location: The Venue, 286 George St. N. time: 4:00 – 9:00 pm cost: $20 each (includes glass of wine, hors d’oeuvres, access to over 35 retailers, and shopping tote for first 300 through the door). Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce, Lansdowne Place, The Venue, or online at www.peterboroughchamber.ca

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MEMBERmatters Roberts Construction & General Contracting Moves

Jeremy and Dea Roberts’ business, Roberts Construction & General Contracting, has moved to a new location at 785 The Kingsway, Unit B. As well, they can be reached at 705-201-1464.

A+ Computer Source

Bill Graham recently started A+ Computer Source at 806 Chemong Road at Wolsley. Bill sells both new and refurbished computer towers, desktops, notebooks and monitors as well as all the cables and components. Bill and his service technician Mark Creelman provide complete service including in-home and commercial networks.

Their phone number is 705-874-8166.

Kawartha Carpet Care and Upholstery Moves

Terry Munroe just moved his business from The Parkway to 721 Rye Street, Unit 1. The move allows easier access and expanded services including interior car detailing. They do cleaning, shampoo, vacuum and steam cleaning of commercial and residential carpets, as well as drapes and upholstery, including your vehicle. As well, they can be reached at 705-749-5700.

Does your business have some new and exciting news to share? If so, please submit your information (approximately 50-75 words) to editor@peterboroughchamber.ca by the 1st of the preceeding month for inclusion in the next issue (i.e. March/April issue, February 1st deadline). Please note that information will be printed at the General Manager’s discretion.

Elderberry Herbals Has Moved

Elderberry Herbals has opened a new clinic at 157 Morrow Street near the Memorial Center. Owner/ operator Marianne Beacon offers professional herbal consultation, therapeutic bodywork using Bowen Therapy, supplements and herbal products.

Call 705-740-2054 to book your appointment or visit www.elderberryherbals.ca

Vincent Press Installs New Press

Tracy Lafonte Skin Laser Medspa Inc.

Tracy Lafonte Skin Laser Medspa Inc. recently opened at 601 George Street North, at the corner of Dublin and George. Tracy does laser hair removal, acne treatments, sun damage rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, Botox, and a lot more. All of her staff are certified and a medical director is on staff. They can also be reached at 705-750-1050.

The Vincent Press has installed a brand new Heidelberg XL 75 Speedmaster press. One of only ten in Canada, it’s a five colour machine that can print 90,000 brochures an hour. Vincent Press is located at 708 Rye Street. Visit www.vincentpress.com or call them at 705-745-1342.

Lindsay Medical Laser Therapy Relocates

Northumberland CFDC Moves

Riteway Solutions Group Has New Home

Northumberland CFDC, deliverer of the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) program for the Peterborough region, has moved to 351 Charlotte Street, Suite 203. The new facility is situated in a busy professional building with an enhanced workspace for their OSEB clients.

Visit www.northumberlandcfdc.ca or they can be reached at 705-741-1808.

Brian Bulger Wins Award

The Chamber congratulates our own Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan advisor on receiving the Ronald J. Beriault Award as the advisor with the highest retention percentage in Ontario! Brian also had the largest retention percentage by number of sales in this category.

To find out how Brian can help your business, visit www.thelifeinsuranceguy.com or call him at 705-741-1400.

Dr. Arun Reddy and his team at Lindsay Medical Laser Therapy have moved their Peterborough office to 3002 Francis Stewart Road, Peterborough.

Visit them at www.lindsaylaser.com or call them at 705-201-1299.

Joe Hall has relocated his business, Riteway Solutions Group to 394A George Street North.

Visit www.ritewaygroup.com or call them at 705-201-5252.

Elite Performance Wear Has Moved

Owner Linda Sidor has moved Elite Performance Wear just a few blocks east to 1524 Lansdowne Street West. Check them out at www.dieci.ca or call them at 705-742-4888.

Redstone Media Group Inc. Moves

Owner Timothy Hockley, Director of Operations John Allan, and the rest of the staff at Redstone Media Group are now located at 160 Charlotte St., Unit 202. Visit them at www.redstonemediagroup.com or call them at 705-741-0817.

DM Wills Associates Relocates

DM Wills Associates has moved from 452 Charlotte Street to a brand new building at 150 Jameson Drive in Peterborough. The move allows for their three Peterborough offices to be combined under one roof. DM Wills provides consulting engineering services across the province. Watch for the official open house this fall. Visit www.dmwills.com or call them at 705-742-2297.

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You can now make your payments online!

King Street Market • Peterborough

LOANS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT G R O WI NG F U TU RES TOGETHER

The Chamber is pleased to offer members the convenience of online payment.

Now you can pay for all your Chamber invoices (dues, events, advertising, etc) at www.peterboroughchamber.ca.

When registering for an event, simply choose your preferred method of payment (Visa or MasterCard) in the “Payment Information” screen.

To pay an existing invoice, simply log in to the “Members Only” page (using your Company Username and Password) and click on “Pay Your Bills”. To request your Company Username and Password (which is different from the Individual Username and Password sent in our eNewsletter), please contact the Chamber at 705-748-9771.

If you have any questions about our new online payment option, please contact Lindsay at 705-748-9771 x204.

As always, the Chamber continues to offer a variety of payment options, including cash, cheque, credit card (telephone or in office) and debit card, as well as preauthorized monthly payments.

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newmembers welcome to our new members who joined the Chamber from June 2nd - Aug 4th, 2011 Art Galleries, Museums and Entertainment Frontline Entertainment Nicholas Miles (705) 313-5212 Associations, Agencies and Charities Community Care Peterborough Danielle Belair (705) 742-7067 www.commcareptbo.org Financial Consulting, Planning and Services Sun Life Financial - Kyle Brewer, Financial Advisor Kyle Brewer (705) 761-8210 www.sunlife.ca/kyle.brewer Food and Beverage Stores Kernels Popcorn Diana Hunter and Sean Hunter (705) 740-1767 www.kernelspopcorn.com Graphic Design Southern Accent Designs & Photography Catherine Hester (705) 876-1725 www.southern-accent.ca **Referred by Bridget Allin, Needles in the Hay Health and Wellness Arbonne International, Janet Leipert Janet Leipert (705) 292-7177 www.arbonne.ca **Referred by Marilyn Martin, Accurate Accounts Health Care Practitioners Ashburnham Foot and Ankle Centre Peter Ferguson and Kathryn Ferguson (705) 741-4064 www.healthyfeet.ca

Health Services

“The Showplace Presents” Series

Home Instead Senior Care Erica Bateman (705) 748-6389 www.homeinstead.com/3011 Tracy LaFonte Skin Laser Medspa Inc. Tracy LaFonte (705) 750-1050 www.tracylafonteskinlasermedspa.com

DOROTHY PARKER The life of the legendary literary figure

Thursday, September 15th at 4pm www.showplace.org Dorothy Parker

Friday, September 30th at 8pm www.gerrydee.com

**Referred by Lorrain Cyr, St. John’s Retirement Homes Inc. Heavy Construction Kangas Equipment Repair Inc. Matti Kangas (705) 930-6837 Not-for-Profits

Lights of Endangered Species Tour Tuesday, October 18th at 8pm www.matthewgood.com Matthew Good

Canada’s Ambassador of Good Cheer

Friday, October 21st at 8pm www.jimmyflynn.com Jimmy Flynn

CRASH TEST DUMMIES Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm Saturday, October 22nd at 8pm www.crashtestdummies.com

ROYAL WOOD

Crash Test Dummies

One of Canada’s Major Talents Saturday, October 28th at 8pm www.royalwood.ca Royal Wood

CONNIE KALDOR Juno Award Winning Canadian Folk Icon

Saturday, October 29th at 8pm www.conniekaldor.com

GARNET ROGERS

**Referred by Barb Bruce, myradius.ca

Singer, Songwriter, Master Storyteller

Signs River Bend Sandblasted Signs Judith Lean (705) 656-1773 info@riverbendsigns.com

Jill Barber

JIMMY FLYNN

Printing and Publishing

Our Homes Magazine, Peterborough Don Butler and Mike Murphy (705) 927-5953 www.ourhomesmagazine.com/peterborough

JILL BARBER The Stylistic Jazz/Soul Chameleon Thursday, October 20th at 8pm www.jillbarber.com

**Referred by John Knight, Trent University Micon Enterprises Mike Conway (705) 742-6161 www.miconpress.com

Gerry Dee

MATTHEW GOOD

Rotary Club of Peterborough Inc. Jay Amer (705) 755-1141 www.peterboroughrotaryclub.ca Trent Central Student Association Aladdin Hasmani (705) 748-1000 www.trentcentral.ca

GERRY DEE One of the Hottest Comedians Around

Friday, November 25th at 8pm www.garnetrogers.com Garnet Rogers

ANDY WHITE Belfast’s Poetic Troubadour Saturday, January 14th at 7:30pm www.andywhite.com

BLUESFEST with RICK FINES ** Recipient of the Sign ‘n Dine referral program. See page 12 for details.

 please utilize their services whenever possible 

Connie Kaldor

Rick FInes

Andy White

Peterboroughs Veteran of Folk Blues Saturday, February 11th at 8pm www.rickfines.com ALL SHOWS, DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Chamberevents young breakfastclub professionals group  by Alicia Moore – AMoore Consulting We are a group of young business professionals with a focus on networking, education and the promotion of local business.

In June we invited all Chamber members to our annual YPG Showcase where the young professionals were given the opportunity to present their business to all Chamber members. We are grateful for the support we received and look forward to seeing all members again next year!

Our next event is September 22nd when Cora Whittington, with Golden Pathways, will take us through some team-building exercises to continue with YPG’s dedication to professional development.

June

July

Dawn Tack, of Gardens Plus, spoke about easy care perennials being the way to better gardens. Dawn went on to say that it’s important not be a slave to your garden, but that it is all about plant choices. She then shared some gardening tips: Water lots but less often; get the weeds before they go to seed; garden/ plant when cooler; spread the roots and mix the dirt from the pots with yours when planting. The fall is the second best time of year to plant perennials– they are usually on special and they will be twice the size in the spring.

Jason Stabler, Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration Coordinator presented that immigration will soon be the main driver of labour market and population growth in Canada. With an aging population and a low birth rate this demographic shift will affect Peterborough in the near future.

For more information Dawn can be reached at 705-742-5918 or info@ gardensplus.ca or check out their website at www.gardensplus.ca

Then, coming up on October 27th, Tony Smith of Tristone Media Group, Dental Homecare, and the 2011 Chamber Board Chair will be with us. Tony will speak on the light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel Peterborough’s Commuter Train update.

The Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration (PPCII) exists for promoting, advancing and supporting coordinated immigrant integration in the Peterborough community. They are seeking to help employers to attract a more diverse workforce and provide products/ services to a more diverse clientele. To this end, they also need your ideas on how Peterborough can become a more welcoming place for newcomers to study, work and live.

For more information on this initiative or on the PPCII, Jason can be reached at 705-743-0882 or jason@nccpeterborough.ca or check out their website at www.ppcii.ca

The YPG meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at our sponsor, The Venue, from 5 to 7pm. Be sure to attend our next event, or send a representative from your business. For more information, please check out the Chamber’s website at www.peterboroughchamber.ca or visit our YPG Facebook page.

The Breakfast Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at Carousel Restaurant, located at 116 Lansdowne St. E., from 7:30 to 8:30am. Be sure to attend our next event, or send a representative from your business. You do not need to register to attend this event.

sponsored by:

Please note: the Chamber will be closed on the following dates:

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n Labour Day

Monday, September 5th

n Thanksgiving

Monday, October 10th

n 2011 Christmas Closure

– Friday, December 23rd at 2pm, re-opening at 8:30am on Monday, January 2nd, 2012

sponsored by:

businessafterhours 

by Bob Behan (The Protectors Group), BAH Committee Chair

July Burnham Gardens, located at Keene Rd. and Hwy 7, was the site for the popular July Business After Hours/ Summer Social.

Cory and Jacqueline Sharman were wonderful hosts and welcomed Chamber members to this “re-born” historic property. The new owners, along with Chef Brien, have transitioned the business to a “casual dining at its finest” type of venue. They have done a terrific job in maintaining the charm and mystique of the past, while infusing a very comfortable and attractive atmosphere to enjoy some incredible food offerings. The view of the property can be appreciated quite comfortably from the relaxing informal patio, especially if accompanied by your favourite thirst-quenching beverage.

Burnham Gardens Bridal and Party Rentals is an active part of the overall business. It offers all the services required to make your special occasion a huge success.

The “one-stop shop for your special occasion” can arrange all details with a professional touch - from chair rentals to the wedding ceremony AND reception.

I would encourage you to drop in after a golf game or after work to relax and enjoy the new Burnham Gardens.

Thanks for your hospitality Cory and Jacqueline. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated!

Our Business After Hours events take place on the first Tuesday of every month, from 4 to 6pm, at various member business locations. Be sure to attend our next event, or send a representative from your business.

Esso Business Card Program Gets Even Better!

The Chamber Esso Business Card program discount has increased to 3.5 cents per litre off the retail posted pump price purchased in Canada at Esso-branded service stations. To learn more about how you can save big money at the gas pumps with our fuel discount program, visit www.peterboroughchamber.ca or contact the Chamber at info@peterboroughchamber.ca

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Chambermatters by Lindsay Walker-Chiarelli, Administrative Assistant

News from the CCC The Chamber as “Lobbyist” Each year the Peterborough Chamber is actively involved in lobbying all levels of Government on behalf of its members.

Whether it’s municipal taxation, the City or County transportation plans, improving access to health care in the province, a national nuclear energy strategy, or removing inter-provincial trade barriers, the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is a key player in the process.

Chamber General Manager Stuart Harrison is Chair of the Ontario Caucus for the Canadian Chamber AGM in September in St John’s Newfoundland. In keeping with this month’s Sustainability editorial theme, an example of one of the Policy Resolutions to be debated at this year’s AGM is “Green Economies Generate Employment and Increase Prosperity” and comes from the Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce, co-sponsored by the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce. The following excerpts are included in their submission:

…engaging in eco-friendly practices can save money and improve efficiencies…

“As [economic] recovery begins to take hold, the words ‘innovation’ and ‘sustainability’ have become focal points for enterprises seeking to ensure business success and longevity. Smart businesses realize that engaging in eco-friendly practices can save money and improve efficiencies…”

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“With a supportive pro-business focus, the federal government can lay the foundation for a prosperous, diverse and resilient green economy.”

“Investing in the development of a green economy accomplishes several things: 1. Establishes Canada as an environmental leader: Using incentives, low-interest rate loans, and enhanced education and training programs, the government can lay the foundation of a diverse and resilient Canadian economy.

2. Diversifies the economy: Muscular investment in new markets with a proven global foothold such as green technology and eco-commerce can support a resilient, stable, strong economy in Canada.

3. Creates skilled jobs: A green economy can generate as much growth and employment as a brown economy, and outperforms the latter in the medium and long run, while yielding significantly more environmental and social benefits.

4. Attracts foreign investment: And while the scale of financing required for a green economy transition is large, it can be mobilized by smart public policy and innovative financing mechanisms.

5. Reduces costs and improves efficiencies: Economic well-being is improved when organizations are enabled to identify waste and inefficiencies in processes, products and services and find cost-saving solutions to those issues.

6. Preserves our natural resources and sustains our way of life for future generations: Reduced energy costs to run businesses across the country will improve efficiencies and productivity.

Clean air and water will improve public health and lessen the burden on the public health care system.”

“Moving towards a green economy will require Canada’s leaders, civil society and leading businesses to engage in this transition collaboratively.”

“Recommendations: That the federal government: 1. Establish sound policy frameworks that optimize potential for eco-business success to attract venture capital and private investment in green technologies, reducing subsidies for brown economic activities which are already established & proven to be economically self sufficient.

2. Reassess regulations impacting capital initiatives to remove obstacles to investment.

3. Prioritize government investment and spending in areas that stimulate the greening of technologies and systems in all sectors and industries.

4. Educate producers and consumers to incent a shift in preference toward green investment and innovations that promote environmental sustainability.”

To view the complete submission, please visit the CCC website at www.chamber.ca.

This policy resolution will be debated by the delegates at the AGM, and either approved, or not approved. It is supported by the Canadian Chamber’s Energy and Environment Committee and by the Ontario Caucus, so the chances of it becoming official Canadian Chamber Policy are high. If approved it is considered a clear and decisive national policy mandate that the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will then pursue vigorously with the federal government. Those resolutions that are approved become policy of the Canadian Chamber for the following three years.

The policy resolution process is just one of the ways that your Chamber “connects” you to government.

For additional information on Canadian Chamber of Commerce activities, please visit their website at www.chamber.ca.

Camp Kawartha Inspiring Environmental Awareness

Winner of 6 Environmental Awards

THE FUTURE IS GREEN AT THE HOLIDAY INN PETERBOROUGH WATERFRONT At the Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront we continue to think green. In 2011 our meeting services has been our focus to ensure we do our part to think globally, act locally.

* Two locations to serve you * Qualified instructors * Corporate team-building The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre provides hope for a greener future by showing our community and future generations how we can all live differently and sustainably.

 Paper/pens made of recycled material  Using Nabob Coffee, a Rainforest Alliance product  Providing dry erase boards instead of flip chart paper  A proud supporter of Sysco’s Earth Plus line, changing our every day products to a bio-degradable alternative  We work with local farmers and producers to provide fresh and local products. Try our Go Local meeting room packages which showcase our Kawartha Farmers.  On-going environmental staff training and an environmental committee to ensure that we are all doing our best to help the environment

Environmental Education ~ Outdoor Education ~ Summer Camp ~ Facility Rentals

705-652-3860 / 1-866-532-4597 www.CampKawartha.ca

PROUD WINNER OF THE 2010 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD “LOCAL FOCUS” 705-743-1144

The Future is green.

OPA INCENTIVES For BUILDING AUDITS To SAVE ELECTRICITY •ERII- Incentive is $0.10/sq.ft How do we get started?

•Complete ERII pre-approval application.

•Once pre-approved then audit building.

For more information contact: rwagner@energysaver.ca toll free 888-745-5115

is active in all of southern Ontario with Energy Auditors ready to help home owners save money and stay comfortable in their homes.

It pays to be energy wise – our experts can show you how to keep the heat in and keep money in your pocket.

We are now implementing the renewed ecoENERGY retrofit program for homeowners – you can receive up to $5000 in grants.

To learn more and begin saving, please contact: Email: morgan.newenergy@gmail.com Phone: 705 313 2004 Toll Free: 1 800 742 0540

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Peterborough’s Local Service Provider

The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority is your local watershed-based conservation organization specializing in watershed management and a conservation legacy we can all be proud of…

• protecting lives and property from flooding and erosion • fostering a healthy environment through tree planting and stream restoration • managing 10,000 acres of land for soil and water conservation, biodiversity and recreation • drinking water source protection • conservation education programs for youth and families • wetland and shoreline protection Otonabee Region Conservation Authority 250 Milroy Drive, Peterborough K9H 7M9 Tel: 705-745-5791 www.otonabee.com www.conservation-ontario.ca

Commercial Waste Solutions Special Events Waste Management Construction Waste Removal Household Renovations and Cleanups

705-742-4268 www.bficanada.com Evolving with a Changing World Building Sustainable Communities Reliable, Responsible Waste Solutions Thinking Beyond Today

The Future is green.

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Recycle your laser SAVE cartridge UP TO 50% Rejuvenate your without sacrificing quality, reliability community and or page yield. environment Reward yourself Recycled and remanufactured for: with incredible cartridges • HP • Lexmark • Brother • Samsung • Canon • Dell savings [compared to buying new]

SOLAR INSTALLATIONS Commercial and Residential MicroFIT/FIT Green your Business and make Money from the Sun!

705-743-8061

A Peterborough business serving...

• Individuals • Small businesses • Multi-branch Corporations • Municipal Governments

www.allgreenink.ca 705.761.8071

Check out our MicroFIT system on the Chamber Building

www.RealEnergyAlternatives.ca

the future is green.

Green Dentistry:

Beneficial for Patients, Beneficial for the Environment Dr. Rita Kilislian is an Endodontic Specialist serving the communities of the Kawarthas’, Peterborough and surrounding areas. She is an advocate of green dentistry and owns her own eco-friendly practice here in downtown Peterborough. As the first Endodontic Specialist to open a practice in the city, Dr. Kilislian began her eco-friendly practice in 2010 and has been saving thousands of natural teeth ever since.

For several years now, the health of the environment has been a topic of much concern. Various institutions, organizations, and dedicated individuals across the globe are doing their part to take care of our planet.

For the medical field, the transition for environmentfriendly care hasn’t been seamless.

development. Digital X-rays are also safer for patients.

They reduce exposure to radiation by approximately 90 percent. Overall, these images are more convenient because they are immediately available to the dentist and of better quality than traditional X-rays, which leads to greater diagnostic detail and accuracy.

Nevertheless, “Kawartha Endodontics is home to white teeth and a green office philosophy”explains Dr. Rita Kilislian. Dental practices that have gone green incorporate technologies that improve their practices and procedures, while making their offices more ecofriendly.

“Green” dental practices also use high-quality, biodegradable disinfectants and steam sterilization methods, which don’t require ventilation for chemical vapors or a hazardous waste permit for the disposal of toxic chemicals, which can end up in the public water supply. Special, environmentally friendly washers and dryers exist, often on-site at the dental office, to facilitate the use of cloth bibs, gowns, headrest covers, and other supplies that can be sterilized and reused.

It is estimated that dental offices in North America dispose 1.7 billion paper products into landfills every year. By using washable, reusable products, this number will be greatly reduced.

For example, one of the most significant innovations for “green” dental practices is digital radiography, which eliminates the need for traditional film X-rays.

This change allows dental practices to dramatically reduce the harmful chemicals, like lead and silver, that are released into the environment during film

We hope“Green dentistry”is becoming more and more popular. In a time when the well being of the planet is at risk, “green” dentists do their part by rethinking decisions about their office products, supplies, and equipment, striving to decrease the impact of their practice on the environment in terms of energy, and, overall, choosing environmentally sound options.

On November 15th, 2011, Kawartha Endodontics is sponsor and host to an informative information session on “Green office philosophies in dentistry”.

Anyone from the community is welcome to attend free of charge.

RSVP kim@kawarthaendo.com or for more information visit www.kawarthaendo.com

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CAMBIUM ENVIRONMENTAL is a progressive team of professionals supporting responsible environmental management and the development of sustainable communities.

CAMBIUM

ENVIRONMENTAL

Our broad range of services include:

� Environmental Site Assessments � Environmental Impact Studies � Hydrogeological Investigations � Soil & Groundwater Remediation � Brownfields Revitalization � Regulatory Approvals & Permits

CAMBIUM ENVIRONMENTAL INC. 52 Hunter Street E., Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 1G5 Local Calls: (705) 742.7900 or Toll Free: 1 (866) 217.7900 For more information visit our website: www.cambium-env.com

The Future is green.

Sustainability begins at home

We want to help create a green and healthy future for our children. That’s why we’re committed to helping homes and businesses in our community save energy and conserve water. And also why we’re doing our part to generate clean energy from renewable sources like the sun and the water.

We’re the Peterborough Utilities Group.

Peterborough is our home and we believe home is where sustainability begins.

To learn more about our conservation programs visit www.PDIconserves.ca

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Beat thecontact rush and reserve your All-New 2012 before the official or launch Simply Peterborough Volkswagen Ltd. Passat today at 705-745-2413 visit this fall.

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Becoming Eco Friendly and Improving Customer Service at the Same Time In their goal to improve customer service, group benefit insurance providers are becoming Eco Friendly. On-line services have been created to allow firms access to information about their Employee Benefits, Premium Summary, Billing Statements, Employee Data, Forms and Optional eBilling. For employees it can provide a list and description of their benefits, claims history and usage, forms, facts and personal profiles.

I sometimes wonder if postal strikes have helped in some small way to move insurance companies in this direction. I also can’t help thinking that there must be a lot of back slapping around corporate boardrooms because of the millions of dollars that are being saved on paper costs, or rather the transfer of paper costs from companies to their Sales Force and customers. Whatever the case, it’s definitely saving trees.

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In addition to the above mentioned services, the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan’s website www.mybenefits.ca offers a Health and Wellness section that is nothing short of impressive.

When insured employees log onto this site they will find 7 links: Benefits, Claims History, Claims Usage, Forms, FAQ, Your Profile, and My-Health.

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The new my-health link contains tools, information and resources providing access to trusted health information whenever it’s needed. It even has a Physician Search to help locate a Family Doctor or Specialist! There is a directory of 57,000 Doctors and Surgeons across Canada for your convenience.

As well, it has a Travel Health section that allows you to discover important information about travel destinations.

It offers tips for common travel health conditions, facts and travel advisory information, immunization recommendations and even diseases present in each country that could pose a risk to you and your family.

Searches on medications can be made for information on their use and possible side-effects, and more. It also has a Natural Products section for searching common natural products, with fact sheets providing easy-to-understand information on the supplement and any evidence supporting medical claims.

If you haven’t accessed this website yet be sure that you do today, and be sure to tell your employees that they too need to visit www.my-benefits.ca - without delay. Along with being impressed by the website, they’ll be impressed that you chose the Chambers Group Insurance Plan for them!

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