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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We are pleased to welcome the following new members:
Paddle Creek Adventures -
793-1999, Guided Kayak Trips and Instruction, www.paddlecreekadventures.com
Cedar Ridge Gardens -
738-1159,Garden Nursery, www.cedarridgegardens.com
Jellybean Imaging -
1-877-316-3359, Photography, Design and Printing
E.I. PREMIUM RATE REVIEW:
Canadians can participate in the EI premium rate review process. The Government
of Canada has announced that it will undertake a review of how EI premium
rates are set. The review process will provide Canadians with the opportunity
to express their views. The Government’s objective is to develop
a more transparent and sustainable process for setting EI contribution
rates.
Interested parties can provide submissions to the Government of Canada
until June 30, 2003. For more information on how to submit your comments,
please click on http://www.fin.gc.ca/activty/
consult/eirates_e.html.
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CONTROLLING YOUR ESTATE:
Community Care and Victoria Estate Planning Council invite you to attend
a “Controlling Your Estate” Workshop. The event will take place
on Tuesday, May 27 from 12:00 to 3:30. Lunch is provided. There will be
a panel discussion, estate planning tips and special guest speakers. Topics
include; Cottage Succession, Duties of the Executor, Charitable Giving
and Funeral Planning. The workshop will take place at Christ Church Anglican
in Bobcaygeon. Please RSVP by May 20th to 324-7323.
TEMPORARY RST EXEMPTION:
On April 30, 2003 the Ontario Legislature passed legislation to exempt
from RST (Retail Sales Tax) all transient accommodation and admissions
to places of amusement throughout the Province of Ontario provided after
April 30, 2003 and before October 1, 2003. Please phone 1-877-482-9329
or visit www.trd.fin.gov.on.ca for
full details or call our office and we will fax you a copy of the information
notice.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY PUT ON HOLD:
Due to the economy, apprehension about the upcoming tourist season and
considering the quality of the 2002 directory and its long shelf-life,
the Kawartha Lakes Associated Chambers of Commerce 2003 directory project
will be postponed. This will result in an improved directory for 2004
which will serve our collective members even better.
Thank-you to all of those who pledged their support and to Promotion,
Marketing and Design for their design work to date. Watch for news about
the resumption of the project.
IS YOUR PRESENT EMPLOYEE PLAN COMPETITIVE?:
Take advantage of your Chamber Membership for access to superior value
for your premium dollars. Call for a quote through the Chamber of Commerce
Group Insurance Plan at
1-800-393-0630.
NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE:
May 30th. Deadline for info and ads is Tues, May 27th at noon.
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