March 24, 2005


COMING EVENTS:

CHAMBER UPDATE

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

March 27 - Happy Easter
March 28 - Deadline for Awards of Excellence Nominations, 738-2202
April 13 - Counterfeit Currency Seminar, 731-0707
April 19 - Rural Tourism Conference, 1-877-424-1300
April 30 - Spring Social Banquet & Auction, 738-2202


RURAL TOURISM CONFERENCE:
Tuesday, April 19th, Scugog Community Centre. Be an integral part in the enthusiasm of rural tourism. Learn from other highly successful business owners and communities who have achieved the potential of tourism and tapped into viable niche markets. Benefit from the excellent partnerships and networking opportunities that are available to your business or organization.
For Agenda, Registration & Conference details contact: www.omaf.gov.on.ca or call 1-877-424-1300.

BENEFIT CHECK:
With the cost of group benefits, you want to pay for the coverage that works for your company. Even smaller businesses should choose a custom program: why pay for a package with benefits you don’t want? The Chambers Plan tailors plans for 20, 000 + employers across Canada. For more information contact the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan at 1-877-277-0677.

SPRING SOCIAL:
Now’s the time to purchase your tickets for this always-sold-out event. The elegantly casual evening includes Gourmet Buffet Dinner, Citizen of the Year & Awards of Excellence Ceremony, Live & Silent Auctions and Raffles & Door Prizes. Spring Social takes place on Saturday, April 30 at Caygeon Lanes. Doors open at 5:30 pm, games of chance at 6:00 pm. Complimentary wine with dinner. Tickets are available at our office for $37.50/pp. Please phone 738-2202 for more information.

CELEBRATE COMMUNITY MEMORIES:
At the 50th Anniversary of the Bobcaygeon-Verulam Community Centre. On Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 7:00 pm there will be the Bobcaygeon Skating Club Carnival, featuring guest performance by Don Jackson, Olympic Bronze Medalist and Men’s World Champion. Tickets available at the door. On Sunday, April 3 from 1-4 pm there will be hockey, music, social time, pictures and memorabilia. For more information call 738-9999.

PROPAGATING PLANTS:
Presented by The Bobcaygeon & District Horticultural Society and sponsored by Strang’s Valu Mart, this seminar on propagating plants will take place on Wednesday, March 30 at 1:30 pm. Registration is $10.00 and includes supplies. Call Mary Ellen at 738-9811 to reserve your spot.

SALES TAX:
Are you aware of the most recent changes to the GST and PST legislation? TRS Tax Recovery Services Inc. has contacted us regarding their new webtool. You can now research and print any sales tax publication, including recent news, guides, bulletins, policy papers, etc, by visiting www.taxrecoveryservices.com and clicking on NEWS & RESEARCH and following the login directions. This site also includes a list of the most common areas of exposure assessed by tax authorities upon audit.

NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE:
April 8th.The deadline for info and ads is Tuesday, April 5th.




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