The West Prince Chamber of Commerce has recently re-emerged as a united voice for business in West Prince. The Chamber is becoming active in social programs in the community as well as advocating by business on different issues. The Chamber works to promote business opportunities and economic development within the West Prince Region.
We host monthly mixers for the membership to come out and socialize with other business owners in the community. As well we usually host guest speakers at our mixers that speak on behalf of different business concerns.
FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Call 902 853-4555
e-mail chamber@resourceswest.pe.ca
John Lane passing the presidencey to Natasha Gelkes 2009
Upcoming Events
Buy local Tradeshow
July 30, 31, and august 1
the trade show will now be free for any member who registers.
non-chamber member will still pay $50 for a table.
member: $0
non-members: $50
10 volunteers will be available to supervise booths
Top Ten Reasons to Join the Chamber of Commerce
1. Your stake in the community will be best safeguarded by working with others through the Chamber of Commerce. You can ensure success by helping the community thrive and grow.
2. By supporting the Chamber of Commerce you and the community will reap the benefits of concerted community and business development.
3. With your support the community will benefit from new industries with increased payrolls, health and safety legislation, business protection and overall community advancement.
4. Your active participation in the work of the Chamber of Commerce will increase your influence in the community decision making process.
5. Your membership in the Chamber of Commerce allows you give to give back to the community. You can take pride in your contribution to the community.
6. The Chamber of Commerce is a forum where a united public spirit can be directed into useful and constructive purposes.
7. Without a strong and effective Chamber of Commerce our community is less able to compete with other areas for new industries. Your support is important.
8. The Chamber of Commerce is an excellent forum to discuss the broader issues that affect our community, province and country.
9. The Chamber of Commerce is an essential organization that can continually monitor and spur our community’s economic development.
10. The Chamber of Commerce is an effective and constructive body that advocates the improvement of our community. We can, through organized effort, create the kind of community we desire.
At the annual general meeting
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Board of Directors 2007-2008
The West Prince Chamber of Commerce Executive for 2007-08 includes (seated, from left) Past-president Emmerson McMillan, President John Lane, Vice-president Elmer Arsenault, Director Natasha Gilks (standing from left),Executive Assistant Justine Lewis, Director Perry Batten, Director Cathy Bullied and (missing from photo) Secretary-treasurer Chad Smallman and Director David Dalton.
Executive Meeting Minutes – may 10th, 2010, 10 A.m.
Held at the Alberton Arts and Heritage Centre
Attendance: Ralph Clark, Denis Gallant, John Lane, Natasha GIlks, Cathy Bullied
Absent: Perry Batton
Topics for Discussion:
1. West Isle has requested a donation to the graduating class.
Ralph made a motion to not donate money unless the Chamber had a say in who received it. It was agreed to donate $250 to each of two graduating students enrolled in Business Courses. The cheques will be issued upon proof of registration. A letter will be sent to West Isle to reflect our position.
2. Election of Officers
Ralph moved to elect Natasha Gilks as President,
John moved to elect Ralph as Treasurer and Ralph Clarke as Vice President
Ralph Clark moved to elect Denis Gallant as Treasurer and Cathy Bullied as Secretary
seconded by Denis Gallant - all in favour
The new signing officers will be any two or Natasha Gilks, Ralph Clarke and/or Cathy Bullied
3. We need 4 new Board members for a total of 9.
It was agreed that John Lane and Denis Gallant will take the role of Nominating Committee for new members
Names that where brought forward include Sharon Profit, Cox and Palmer, Alec Wallace, John Griffin and ? Gallant of HI Construction
4. AGM
Natasha GIlks will ask Hebert from Chez Cartier to host the AGM on June 3 or 4
5. Trade show
It was discussed and agreed to develop a Trade Show at the Prince County Exhibition in Alberton to run Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We will charge $50 to members for display space and $100 to non-members
6. Membership
John will assist Natasha in creating the invoices for membership renewal.
7.Account with CRA
Natasha will renew our Account with the CRA for Source Deductions in the event we may hire a student or assistant at some point in time
8. Alberton Arts and Heritage Centre
Kelly Murphy made a presentation about the Alberton Arts and Heritage Centre. They are hoping to develop art displays, have entertainment
Meeting adjourned
Our Members
Alberton Community Centre/Canadian Mental Health
Alberton PharmaChoice
Alberton Sports - Div. of P. & A. Enterprises Inc.
Antrim Cottages
Bakin' Donuts (Bloomfield)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI
Bloomfield Mall Ltd.
Boat Shop Steak & Sea Food Restaurant
Central Credit Union
Community Inclusions Ltd.
Community of Tignish
Cooke Insurance Agency Ltd.
Cox & Palmer
D & M Tools Ltd.
Dr. Kelly Bowes
East Coast Security Services Inc.
Eastern College
Elmsdale Corner Gas
Ferguson Funeral Home (O'Leary)
Green Diamond Equipment Limited
H&R Block
Hemphill GM
HI Construction
HMS Office Supplies Ltd.
Holland College
Home Hardware and The Source by Circuit City (Alberton)
Home Hardware and The Source by Circuit City (O'Leary)
Hope Centre Clubhouse CMHA
Kevin's Front End
KFC
La Petite France B&B & Chez Cartier Cafe
Lighthouse Lovers Vacation Home
MacAusland's Woollen Mills
Maritime Electric
McCain Fertilizer
McInnes Cooper
Minh Wang Family Restaurant
Modern Beauty
Montrose Gardens
Morrison's Truck Salvage
Northern Enterprises
Northport Pier Inn
O'Leary Auto Parts
O'Leary Farmers Co-op ASSN Main Store, Office & Pharmacy
O'Leary Pharmacy, Guardian Drugs & 98 Cent Store
O'Meara's Heavy Equipment Ltd.
Paul Bob's Quality Meats
PEI Career Development Services
Poplarine Farms Inc
Prince County Penny Saver / Primary Colors Publications Inc.
Ramsay's Appliance Repair Inc.
Ravenwood Stairways Inc.
Resources West
Rodd Mill River Resort
S.O.S. Computer Solutions
Scotia Bank (Bank of Nova Scotia)
Sharon R. O'Halloran, CGA
Shirley's Cafe
Sign Station Inc.
South Shore Seafoods Ltd.
Speedy Door Repair
St. Felix Golf & Country Club
The Co-operators
Tignish Co-op
Troika Potato International Ltd.
Valley View Motors
W. P. Griffin Inc.
West Prince Auto Glass Replacement
West Prince Family Violence Prevention
West Prince Graphic
West Prince Ventures Ltd.
West Prince Veterinary Services
Wind Energy Institute of Canada