January 24, 2003


COMING EVENTS:

CHAMBER UPDATE

The Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce
To Contact Us: Telephone 738-2202 Fax 738-1534
e-mail:chamber@bobcaygeon.org

January 26 - Pancake Breakfast at TMSC Clubhouse
February 1 or 8 - TMSC Radar Run, 738-3300
February 1 - Tommy Hunter, Academy Theatre, 324-9111
February 2 - Snowmobile Radar Runs, Fenelon Falls, 887-3409
February 22 - A Sale of Antiques & Collectibles, Bobcaygeon Legion, 738-9171


WELCOME NEW MEMBER:
We are pleased to welcome the following new member:
Hopkins Auto Sales & Repair, Tom Hopkins, 705-738-1530

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE:
It is time to again put on your "thinking caps" and send in your nominations for Citizen of the Year - I.E. "Ted" Shea Memorial Award; Business Leader of the Year - Roberta "Robbie" DeClute Memorial Award and Outstanding Business Achievement Award. Click here for the nomination form and details of the criteria for each award . Deadline for nominations is March 28th at 5:00 p.m.
The awards will be presented again this year at the 5th Annual Spring Social Banquet & Auction, being held on April 26th.

EXPLORE BOBCAYGEON 2003:
If you have not received a call from our office verifying all your business information, please check your copy of Explore Bobcaygeon 2002 and make sure that all the data is accurate. If there are any alterations to be made, please phone us at 738-2202.

PHOTOS FOR OUR WEB SITE:
Again we are offering our members the opportunity to put a photo of their business on our Web site. If you have not provided one to us, please email us the photo or drop it by the office and we will scan it for you. Also, please take this opportunity to check out our site at www.bobcaygeon.org. In the next couple of months, Tara is planning to update the look of the site and would appreciate any comments or suggestions that you might have.

2002 STATISTICS:
We have finalized our visitor statistics for 2002 and it was another busy year! We had a total of 18,090 requests for information. Click here for a copy of the break-down by type of request per month. You will see that our busiest months were July and August with December being the slowest. In total, requests for information were up 927 from last year.

COTTAGE & COUNTRY LIVING SHOW:
Book your space now for this great opportunity to showcase your product or service. At the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre on May 23, 24 & 25, 2003. The event includes:
8’ x 10’ booths
Free Parking
Silent Auction
Live Entertainment
BBQ Food Court
Child Care
For more info phone the Lakefield Chamber at 1-888-565-8888.

RESTOCKING THE OFFICE:
Our business card supply for many members is getting low. Please contact us to find out if we require more literature about your business. If you are printing new brochures or flyers for the upcoming season, don’t forget to drop some by the office. And while you are here, check out the many interesting publications we supply free of charge.

NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE:
Feb 7th. If you have any info for the next update or if you would like to place an ad, please contact us. Deadline for info & ads is Tues, Feb 4th. at noon.


“Beyond the City Lights” Rural Tourism Workshop, Sir William Mackenzie Inn, Kirkfield
February 18th, 2003 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Beyond the City Lights workshop is a must for anyone involved in tourism. Whether you are a business owner, attraction operator, event coordinator or accommodation provider you won’t want to miss this workshop. The one day session will provide you with valuable networking opportunities, practical tips and information on:
  • How several entrepreneurs have turned their passion into successful tourism businesses
  • How business operators and special event organizers can work together to create, link and add value to local tourism experiences
  • The latest tourism trends and how they may effect your business
  • Staging community events and attracting visitors and how your business and community can benefit from hosting special events
Cost: $50.00 Including lunch, refreshment breaks and resources
Registration deadline: February 10, 2003
Register by calling 1-877-424-1300 at Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. For more information visit www.gov.on.ca/OMAF/english/busdev/conference/btcl


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