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BY: RODGER JAMES, PRESIDENT
Here we go. Into a brand new cycle. The countdown to
the festive season is on and we’ve started the
stopwatch on how our newly-elected Municipal officials
perform. If you voted, kudos to you, if you did not,
remember, the next four years will unfold no matter
how you feel about things. Emotions ran quite high
during our latest race for Mayor and Council and I was
very pleased with the Speak Up Kingston Campaign and
various initiatives the Chamber was involved with
leading up to the October 25th vote. I want to
congratulate and welcome all the new and returning
Councillors who will represent us over the next 4 years.
I also want to encourage our new Mayor Mark
Gerretsen to oversee a progressive and economically-
viable plan for our city as we move forward. The door is
always open at the Chamber for all of our elected
officials who wish to stop by and have a discussion or
friendly visit.
I’m still beaming from the outstanding celebratory
evening of November 5th which saw our 15th President’s
Gala featuring our Business Achievement Awards.
Congratulations to all our recipients as we honoured the
best in business at the Kingston Banquet & Conference
Centre. In essence, this Gala represents my evening to
reflect on the past year and prepare for my walk off into
the sunset as Chamber President. The time has passed
by so quickly, it is going to take me another month to
take a deep breath and pen my final farewell in the
December Chamber news. I can reflect on just what has
been accomplished and to review the goals that I had
set up as incoming President this time last year.
Membership is up, the network is vibrant and Kingston
has a chance to move quickly into a new economy and
leave any economic slowdowns behind. Personally and
professionally, it has been a very good year. As a City
and a Chamber, if we can maintain our positive attitude
continued success will prevail.
available for businesses
looking to promote their
organization through the
Kingston Chamber.
Advertise with us
Small Business Mixer “exhibits”
entrepreneurial spirit.
Our Small Business Mixer October 14h featured our
annual focus on the small, yet vibrant engines that chug
along, often under the radar, in our community.
According to our sponsor for the evening, the Business
Development Bank of Canada, “Entrepreneurs and their
innovative businesses are key to Canada's economic
growth. By responding to the changing demands of the
marketplace and creating jobs, entrepreneurs continue
to be a primary force in driving the national economy.
Since its inception in 1979, as a small event in British
Columbia, Small Business Week® has grown substantially
in both size and scope. Now a nation-wide celebration
of entrepreneurship, Small Business Week (SBW)
continues to pay tribute to the important contribution
that small businesses make to the national economy.”
Pictured, below is Barb Potter from Mortgage
Intelligence, receiving one of the night’s outstanding
prize giveaways from our 2010 Chamber President
Rodger James. A special thank you also goes out to our
host, The Confederation Place Hotel.

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New Members October 2010

Contact: Mr. Mike Laframboise, President
Armstrong and Quaile Associates Inc. Classification(s): AUTO DEALERS
769 Newmarket Lane Notes: Kingston Dodge sells and services the full line of new
Kingston ON K7K 0C8 Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep vehicles, plus all makes of Quality
Telephone: (613) 766-0427 Used Vehicles. We also have a full Fix Auto Body Shop onsite.
Fax:
Email: don@donmaycock.com Leduc Electrical Services
Website: http://www.donmaycock.com 121 Jean Worrell Crescent
Number of Employees: 1 Kingston ON K7K 6T5
Contact: Mr. Don Maycock, Telephone: (613) 561-9104
Classification(s): FINANCIAL SERVICES Fax: (613) 531-7879
Notes: Don provides educational seminars on financial topics Email: leducelectrical@hotmail.com
such as 'retirement income planning'. There is no cost if held Website:
at your site. HR professionals are welcome to contact me for Number of Employees: 1
further details. Contact: Mr. Rick Leduc, Owner
Classification(s): ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Countrytime Furniture & Home Decor Notes: With 12 years of trade experience, L.E.S. meets all your
1245 Midland Avenue electrical needs. From new construction to renovations,
Kingston ON services upgrades, commercial or residential. Fast, reliable
Telephone: (613) 634-1400 service is yours. Serving Kingston and the Islands.
Fax: (613) 634-1412
Email: countrytime3@bellnet.ca MatrixMediaFX
Website: http://www.countrytime.ca 1 Mowat Avenue
Number of Employees: 19 Suite 507
Contact: Mrs. Luana Culmer, Co-owner Kingston ON K7M 1J8
Classification(s): FURNITURE Telephone:
Notes: Local family owned and operated furniture business Fax:
with 3 locations in Kingston. We are your source for Ontario- Email: info@matrixmediafx.com
made solid wood, leather and fabric furniture. Our goal is to Website: http://matrixmediafx.com
provide our customers with quality solid wood and Canadian Number of Employees: 5
made furniture at reasonable prices. Contact: Ms. Sidneyeve Matrix,
Classification(s): INTERNET MARKETING
Deshaw Consulting Notes: We design, build, and manage branded profiles on
497 Citation Crescent social media sites and provide training workshops and
Kingston ON K7M 8W2 presentations about social & mobile media and marketing.
Telephone: (613) 877-4569
Fax: Partners in Mission Food Bank
Email: corinnedeshaw@hotmail.com 140 Hickson Avenue
Website: Kingston ON K7K 2N6
Number of Employees: 1 Telephone: (613) 544-4534
Contact: Ms. Corinne Deshaw, Owner
Fax: (613) 544-4709
Classification(s): ADVERTISING/MARKETING
Email: foodbank@kingston.net
Notes: Writing & editing promotional material for businesses,
non profits & government agencies; websites; brochures;
Website: http://www.kingstonfoodbank.net
newsletters; business letters; annual reports; grant Number of Employees: 5
submissions; news releases; speaking notes; blogs. Contact: Mr. Sandy Singers, Executive Director
Classification(s): ASSOCIATIONS/SERVICE CLUBS
Kingston Dodge Chrysler (1980) Ltd. Notes:
1429 Princess Street
Kingston ON K7M 3E9
Telephone: (613) 549-8900
Fax: (613) 549-4606
Email: info@kingstondodge.com
Website: http://www.kingstondodge.com ----------cont’d

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provide our customers with quality solid wood and Canadian
PGMC/ACCRA Golf made furniture at reasonable prices.
993 Princess Street
Unit 11
Kingston ON K7L 1H3 Keys Employment Services
215 Stone Street South
Telephone: (613) 389 3149
Gananoque ON K7G 2A3
Fax: (613) 389 2261 Telephone: (613) 382
Email: gawain@accragolf.com Fax: (613) 382
Website: http://www.accragolf.com Email: countrytime3@bellnet.ca
Number of Employees: 9 Website: http://www.countrytime.ca
Number of Employees: 0
Contact: Mr. Gawain Robertson,
Contact: Ms. Jane Phair
Classification(s): GOLF SHAFTS Classification(s): FURNITURE
Notes: Manufacturer and marketing of Premium Golf Shaft. Notes: Local family owned and operated furniture business
Golf shaft fitting and test centre. The public is welcome to with 3 locations in Kingston. We are your source for Ontario-
receive the most technologically advanced golf fitting process. made solid wood, leather and fabric furniture. Our goal is to
provide our customers with quality solid wood and Canadian
Full service golf club repair.
made furniture at reasonable prices.

Ultimate Hair Salon, The

83 Aberfoyle Road
Directory Updates
Kingston ON K7M 7B5
Telephone: (613) 549-6665 **Name Change BFI Canada --formerly WSI Waste
Fax: Services (CA) Inc. (WSI)
Email: yukiismith@yahoo.ca
Website: http://www.ultimatehairsalon.ca Cataraqui Cemetery Co. (new appointment)
Number of Employees: 3 Charles Simonds – President of Board of Directors
Contact: Ms. Laura Hawksby
Classification(s): HAIR SALONS & RELATED SERVICES Easter Seals Ontario (new appointment)
Notes: Our staff specialize in colour, foils, colour correction and Megan Bomberry – Development Officer
precision cutting. We also offer full esthetic services. Email: mbomberry@easterseals.org
New Directory Members The Kidney Foundation (member update)
Ann Labrash – Main Contact adminkingston@kidney.ca
Countrytime Furniture & Home Decor
945 Gardiners Road
McDougall Insurance & Financial (new location)
Kingston ON K7M 7H4
200 Binnington Court
Telephone: (613) 634-1400
Fax: (613) 634-1412
Kingston ON K7M 8R6
Email: countrytime3@bellnet.ca Phone remains 613 544 6833
Website: http://www.countrytime.ca Fax remains 613 544 7733
Number of Employees: 0
Contact: Mrs. Luana Culmer, Co-owner Shoebox Services (new employee and contact info)
Classification(s): FURNITURE New phone: 613 547 2665
Notes: Local family owned and operated furniture business Fax: 1 888 515 2134
with 3 locations in Kingston. We are your source for Ontario- Employee: Remi Straus
made solid wood, leather and fabric furniture. Our goal is to Email: remi.straus@shoeboxservices.ca
provide our customers with quality solid wood and Canadian
made furniture at reasonable prices. Peachtree Inn (new appointments)
Jennifer Hewitt, General Manager
Countrytime Furniture & Home Decor Melissa Shanks, Sales Manager
1478 Unity Road
Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0 Progress Physiotherapy (new location)
Telephone: (613) 634-1400 202-2437 Princess Street
Fax: (613) 634-1412
Kingston ON K7M 3G1
Email: countrytime3@bellnet.ca
Website: http://www.countrytime.ca
Number of Employees: 0
Trim-Line of South East Ontario (staff update)
Contact: Mrs. Luana Culmer, Co-owner Cinzia Cole, General Manager
Classification(s): FURNITURE
Notes: Local family owned and operated furniture business Yortax Inc. (web update)
with 3 locations in Kingston. We are your source for Ontario- www.yortax.com
made solid wood, leather and fabric furniture. Our goal is to---

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From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Identity Theft, Information Privacy and the
Photocopier
“Publicized threats (of identity theft) range from mailbox
thieves and lost laptops to the higher-tech methods of email
scams and corporate data invasions. Now experts are
warning that photocopiers could be a culprit as well”
That quote came from a media report in 2007. Yet clearly,
the problem has been largely ignored, and the public
remains generally unaware of this potential threat, which
could put the most critical and intimate information of an
individual, business or state in jeopardy of loss, theft or
compromise. A television report in March 2010 begins:
At a warehouse in New Jersey, 6,000 used copy machines
sit ready to be sold and almost every one of them holds a
secret. Nearly every digital copier built since 2002 contains
a hard drive - like the one on your personal computer -
storing an image of every document copied, scanned, or
emailed by the machine. In the process, it's turned an office
staple into a digital time-bomb packed with highly-personal
or sensitive data.If you're in the identity theft business it
seems this would be a pot of gold. The types of information
available on some of these machines are social security
numbers, birth certificates, bank records and income tax
forms.
The problem - the captured data is not removed from the
hard drive unless the owner/operator is aware of the threat,
appreciates the ramifications of the threat and employs
special software designed to purge the hard drive of this
stored data as photocopiers do not come with a “purge”
button to remove the material on demand. Until this report
was broadcast, few people knew about the problem. Since
then, through distribution across the internet, a storm of
concern has erupted across North America. An
investigation has begun in the U.S. Congress and it is
hoped some action may result to deal with this problem.
What’s being done to protect Canadians and their
businesses, which generally remain unaware of this threat?
The report revealed that even though software programs (at
additional cost) are available to purge information, few
lessees or purchasers are aware of the solution, or are
electing not to take advantage of them. When four used
machines were purchased at random, in the production of
the aforementioned television report, the hard drives were
removed and downloaded, yielding sensitive police files,
medical records and patient information as well as other
data. Many of these used machines are sold offshore with
little or no control over where they go. Those hard drives
were not purged by the wholesaler. Further exacerbating
the potential for identity theft and critical information to be
compromised is the fact that there is an enormous inventory
of used equipment on the market due to the financial
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downturn and the resultant surplus of equipment from
failed and down-sized businesses and government
operations across the globe. It is reasonable to assume, that
if a person uses a computer, they are aware (or should be
aware) that any data they introduce to that machine would
be stored until removed and they would be responsible for
it. It is not reasonable to assume that users of digital
Photocopiers, whether in a public or business setting,
would be aware that these machines capture and retain all
information introduced to the machine. The result is that
anyone who copies personal or corporate data may be at
risk of having that data fall into the wrong hands, within
our borders or beyond Canadian jurisdiction, when used
machines are shipped out of the country.
Notwithstanding the commercial risk to companies of the
exposure of critical private data, research for this document
found no information on how many of these companies are
aware of the issues around digital photocopiers. It certainly
poses some interesting legal questions of where liability
lies under the Personal Information Protection Electronic
Documents Act and any provincial legislation where
applicable, when machines containing potentially sensitive
documents are returned, resold or otherwise disposed of.
Some large firms and government agencies, particularly
those with IT departments, are aware of the issue, and
maintain policies to ensure data is protected. An RCMP
member reported that all hard drives on all equipment are
destroyed before their office equipment is disposed of. In
the wider world however, there exists the potential that
great harm may be occurring, and the federal Office of the
Privacy Commissioner should ensure that this problem is
brought to everyone’s attention along with guidelines to
assist both the general public and business sector in dealing
with it.
Recommendations
That the federal government:
1. Encourage the Office of the Privacy Commissioner to
develop and implement an information campaign to alert all
users and operators of digital photocopiers to the possible
risks to the integrity of private information by using such
equipment, and:
2. Encourage the Office of the Privacy Commissioner to
develop and publicize guidelines for users, operators and
dealers of such equipment, on how to remove or purge data
after use.

Canada must address its aging
workforce
In a special report released today, the Canadian Chamber
of Commerce is calling for concerted action by
governments, the wider business community and other
stakeholders to address the problem of Canada’s aging
workforce. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s
report, Canada’s Demographic Crunch: Can
Underrepresented Workers Save Us?, examines the great
challenge that a rapidly aging population and workforce
will pose for Canada’s business competitiveness and
economic well-being, and makes practical
recommendations on how best to meet and overcome
that challenge. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is
the vital connection between business and the federal
government. It helps shape public policy and decision-
making to the benefit of businesses, communities and
families across Canada with a network of over 420
chambers of commerce and boards of trade,
representing 192,000 businesses of all sizes in all
sectors of the economy and in all regions.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
sets economic recovery and growth
strategy
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce released a report
calling for the government to take immediate action to
address Canada’s immediate and longer-term economic
and budgetary challenges. In its report, entitled Fiscal
Policy for a Stronger Tomorrow, the Canadian Chamber
outlines its three-pronged strategy to tackle Canada’s
short-term and longer-term budgetary challenges, and
bolster the Canadian economy’s long-term growth
potential. “While the government’s efforts are rightly
focused on tackling the short-term challenges, it must
not lose sight of the longer-term picture,” says Perrin
Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of
Commerce. “Securing Canada’s economic recovery,
moving forward with a strong and credible plan to return
to budget balance and undertaking structural reforms to
strengthen its economic base will ensure Canada’s
economy prospers over the long term,” says Beatty.
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The report also looks at how Canada’s rapidly aging
population has far-reaching implications for our public
finances: the demand for publicly funded programs, like
health care and elderly benefits, will rise significantly,
and a smaller number of workers will shoulder a larger
share of the tax burden. As a result, it is imperative that
we boost Canada’s potential output growth so that we
have greater fiscal flexibility to meet the needs of an
aging population and tackle areas that are crucial to our
long-term competitiveness, including preparing for the
jobs of tomorrow and reducing high marginal personal
income tax rates.
“We must act now with a clear sense of purpose to secure
Canada’s recovery and jobs. What is at stake is nothing less
than the future prosperity of every Canadian,” says Beatty.
Consult Fiscal Policy for a Stronger Tomorrow.
Website to Help Businesses With
New Customer Service Standard
Toronto: The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has
launched the Accessibility Works website and online
compliance toolkit, www.accessibilityworks.ca, to help
Ontario businesses become aware of and comply with
Ontario’s new customer service standard. The toolkit is
comprised of 2 sections – an overview of the customer
service standard and its requirements and a self
assessment tool to analyze the users’ knowledge of the
standard upon completion of the training module.
“We’re pleased to be working with the Accessibility
Directorate of Ontario and our local Chambers of
Commerce and Boards of Trade in order to help
businesses in Ontario become aware of and meet the
requirements of the standard,” says Len Crispino,
President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
“The resources that have been developed will help
businesses break down barriers to better serve people
with all types of disabilities.”
Accessibility Works is a partnership between the OCC and
the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario to help
businesses comply with the Accessibility Standards for
Customer Service (customer service standard). The
customer service standard is one of five that will form>>

part of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act (AODA). Through an online training module and
facilitated workshops throughout the province,
Accessibility Works will make it easier for business
owners, their staff, volunteers and contractors to meet
the training and other requirements under the new
standard. “Our goal is to make Ontario a province that is
accessible to everyone who lives and visits here by
2025,” said Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community
and Social Services and Minister Responsible for
Accessibility. “The only way we’re going to reach that
goal is by working closely with Ontario businesses to
support them through this transformation. That’s why
we’re so pleased to be teaming up with the Ontario
Chamber of Commerce to let businesses across the
province know about the new Accessible Customer
Service Standard and what it will mean for them.”
Upcoming Events
November and December
Tuesday, November 16th - 7:15 am – 9:00 am.
Chamber Breakfast – You Are the Speaker. Everyone
in attendance will have the chance to stand, introduce
themselves and tell a little bit of what you do and how
you can help others with your unique skill. Think of it as
your own personal 30-second radio commercial. Host:
Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge. At the
foot of Earl Street at Ontario Street. Free on-site guest
parking available. Sponsored by Digital Office Systems.
Cost to attend is $20 plus HST Chamber members; $30
plus HST non-members. 72 hours prior notice for
cancellation for attendees.
Thursday November 18th - 8:30 am – 10:30 am.
Chamber Workshop - Blackberry Tips and Tricks
with Rogers Wireless Express. Innovation Park at 945
Princess Street. Unleash the true power of your
Blackberry. This is a chance to attend a “user focused”
session with hands-on tools and training by Rogers
Wireless Express professionals. For the beginner or
seasoned expert, this workshop is ideal in explaining
everything you need to make your handheld device work
best for you! Cost to attend is $15 plus HST Chamber
members; $20 plus HST non-members. 72 hours prior
notice for cancellation for attendees.
Tuesday, November 23rd - 8:30 am – 10:30 am.
Chamber Workshop. Creating Web Presence
Through Marketing with Primer Business Solutions.
Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. Driving traffic to
your website can be a costly and confusing process, but
it doesn’t have to be. In this micro-seminar we will exam
how to successfully use paid options for marketing your
website as well as several free options which can greatly
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improve your website’s visibility. Cost to attend is $15
plus HST Chamber members; $20 plus HST non-
members. 72 hours prior notice for cancellation for
attendees.
Thursday, November 25th - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Bring
A Buddy Business Mixer in the Renaissance Event
Venue at 285 Queen Street. Show your buddy, or
buddies, how dynamic the Greater Kingston Chamber of
Commerce is and can be! Let them experience the
qualities of the Chamber with some delicious
complimentary servings. Sponsored by: Digital and
Analogue Telephone Services. Exhibit tables are
SOLD OUT. Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to
the 2010 Chum Radio Toy Drive. Admission is free. 72
hours prior notice for cancellation for exhibitors.
Thursday, December 16th - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Happy
Holidays Business Mixer at the Four Points By
Sheraton Kingston - Old Stones Bar and Grill. Tis the
season!! Join us after work for great networking,
complimentary hors d oeuvres and door prizes!
Chamber mixers are great venues for making new
friends and professional contacts. Sponsored by:
Investors Group. Admission is free.
January & February
Tuesday, January 11th - 7:15 am – 9:00 am. Chamber
Breakfast – Members Only Political Update. Host:
The Kingston Banquet & Conference Centre at Days Inn,
33 Benson Street. Hear the latest from Kingston’s New
Mayor, MPP and MP as they speak about the upcoming
year on Parliament Hill, Queen’s Park and City Hall.
Sponsored by Kelly Services. Cost to attend is $21 plus
HST Chamber members. 72 hours prior notice for
cancellation for attendees.
Friday, January 14th – Chamber Open House. 2:00
pm – 4:00 pm. Meet Chamber staff and members in an
informal networking environment. New member
orientation session will take place from 2:00 pm to 3:00
pm. Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street. Free with
RSVP. Sponsored by TD Canada Trust.
Thursday, February 17th - 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
Famous February Business Mixer. Sponsored by
Empire Life. Join us for our biggest exhibitor mixer of the
year. Cost for Chamber members to exhibit is $130
plus HST. Admission is free. 72 hours prior notice for
cancellation for exhibitors.
EVENTS SUPPORTED BY VIA RAIL
CANADA
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YOU ARE THE SPEAKER

Start your business day with the

Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce,
Tuesday, Nov. 16th, 2010
7:15 a.m.— 9:00 a.m.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT KINGSTON WATER’S EDGE

7 Earl Street **PLENTY OF GUEST PARKING AT THE LOCATION**

Everyone in attendance will have 30 seconds to stand, introduce yourself and tell
us a little about what you do and how you can help others with your unique skill.
Think of it as your own personal 30-second radio commercial!

Chamber events are promoted by:

Chamber Breakfast at Residence Inn By Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge - Tuesday, November 16th, 2010.

Attendee(s) _________________________________________________________________________________

Company: __________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________ Fax/Email____________________________________

Registration:  $20 + HST Chamber members.  $30 + HST Non-members
Method of payment:  Cheque
 Visa/MasterCard #_______________________________________
Expiry Date: ____________________________________

***Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to the event to avoid invoicing.

‘No-shows’ will be invoiced.
Fax back this form to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce at
613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
Chamber Workshop
Thursday, November 18, 2010
8:30 am—10:30 am
BLACKBERRY TIPS AND TRICKS ~
with Rogers Wireless Express
At Innovation Park at 945 Princess
Street

Unleash the true power of your Blackberry. This is a

chance to attend a “user focused” session with hands-on
tools and training by Rogers Wireless Express
professionals. For the beginner or seasoned expert, this
workshop is ideal in explaining everything you need to
make your handheld device work best for you!

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce continues to

provide our members and all of the business community with
the best information on issues that have impact.

REGISTRATION
Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce workshop with Rogers Wireless Express,
Thursday, November 18th, 2010.
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Innovation Boardroom, Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street.
Registration- $15 plus HST for Chamber members, $20 plus HST for non-members.
Refreshments provided. 72 hours notice is required for cancellations; ‘no-shows’ will be billed.

Name(s)
________________________________________________________________________

Company:_________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________E-mail: ___________________________________

Payment method: Cheque/cash Visa/MasterCard #_______

____________________________
Expiry________________________

Fax your registration form back to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, 613-548-4743.
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Chamber Workshop
Tuesday, November 23,
2010 8:30 am—10:30 am
CREATING A WEB
PRESENCE THROUGH MARKETING~ with Primer
Business Solutions
Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street

Driving traffic to your website can be a costly and confusing process, but it
doesn’t have to be. In this micro-seminar we will exam how to successfully
use paid options for marketing your website as well as several free options
which can greatly improve your website’s visibility. The seminar will detail
how to attract people to your website through Google’s AdWords, Yahoo’s
Search Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Geo Mapping. We
will walk you through each option, describe how it works, how effective it is
and how it can help you.

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce continues to

provide our members and all of the business community with
the best information on issues that have impact.

REGISTRATION
Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce workshop with Primer Business Solutions,
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010.
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Innovation Boardroom, Innovation Park at 945 Princess Street.
Registration- $15 plus HST for Chamber members, $20 plus HST for non-members.
Refreshments provided. 72 hours notice is required for cancellations; ‘no-shows’ will be billed.

Name(s)
________________________________________________________________________

Company:_________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________________E-mail: ___________________________________

Payment method: Cheque/cash Visa/MasterCard #_______

____________________________
Expiry________________________

Fax your registration form back to: Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, 613-548-4743.
See us on the web: www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
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Bring a Buddy …..
Bring a Buddy
Join us on Thursday, November 25th, 5 to 7 pm, for
our
Bring a Buddy Business Mixer!
Sponsored by: Digital and Analogue Telephone Services

Host: Renaissance Event Venue, 285 Queen Street.

Bring a buddy (or two) and join the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce
after work for great networking, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and door prizes!
Free admission.

Bring an unwrapped toy

in support of the
2010 Chum Radio Toy
Drive
 The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce invites you to
celebrate the season with us.

Join us on Thursday, December 16th from 5 to 7 pm, for our

Happy Holidays Business Mixer!
Sponsored by:

Host: Four Points by Sheraton Kingston

(Old Stones Private Dining Room, 2nd floor, 285 King Street East)

Join us after work for great networking, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and door
prizes! Free admission.
Enjoy the festive songs of the The Kingston Carollers
For booking, contact: Brent Neely at 613-542-1501 or ebneely@sympatico.ca

Chamber Events are promoted by:

 Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:15 - 9:00 a.m.
The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce
presents

a Members-Only Political Update Breakfast

with
Kingston Mayor Mark Gerretsen,
Member of Provincial Parliament John Gerretsen,
Member of Parliament Peter Milliken.
sponsored by

Host: Kingston Banquet & Conference Centre, Days Inn

33 Benson Street (Division at 401)

Chamber Breakfasts are promoted by:

**MEMBERS ONLY Political Update Breakfast - Tuesday, January 11, 2011.

**72 hours prior notice for cancallation for attendees

Attendee(s) ___________________________________________________________________________________

Company: ____________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ______________________________ Fax/Email____________________________________

Registration:  $21 PLUS HST Chamber members.

Method of payment:  Cheque

 Visa/MasterCard #_______________________________________
Expiry Date: ____________________________________

‘No-shows’ will be invoiced. Fax back this form to the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce
at 613-548-4743, call us at 613-548-4453 or register online at www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
 Please
join us
Friday, January 14th, 2011
from 2 to 4 pm.

GREATER KINGSTON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Open HOUSE
Innovation park.
@ 945 princess street

Free

RSVP 613-548-4453

See our offices, meet the staff, board members and other Chamber
members in a casual environment.
New Chamber members are invited to a Member Orientation session
from 2 to 3 pm, to help you get the most out of your membership!

Sponsored by TD CANADA TRUST.