From the desk of Dave Ashton:

I would like to introduce to you the 2010 Board of Directors:

Brian Munro – Vice President
Geoff Church – Treasurer
Sandra Farquhar – Secretary
Ian Scrimshaw
Lynne McMullan
Andrew Smith
Lizanne Donnelly
Kemp Stewart
Ross Lindsay
Allyson Williams

On behalf of the members I want to thank you for your volunteer efforts in keeping PECCTAC a strong and vibrant organization.

A strong Chamber makes strong members!

Dave Ashton

As a member, you are eligible for lower credit card processing pricing.
Don’t be fooled by what you think are lower rates others have offered. You are paying higher surcharges for non-qualifying card types and the way you process; whether it be swiping or keying in your transactions, plus monthly fees and assessment fees.

Perhaps you have a point of sale machine or have clients entering their credit card information on your website. In either case, the Chamber program is hard to beat.

Let me provide you with a free evaluation of your current processing fees. I am always able to prove savings with the Chamber program; it’s just a matter of how much.
After the evaluation you will have a much clearer understanding of this industry, and regardless of where you bank, this member benefit is one you’ll want to take advantage of.

Sincerely, Karen L Mann TD Merchant Services
Cell: 1.705.313.4851 Fax: 7.705.738.4228
Email: Karen.l.mann@td.com

Accountability, less red tape and strategic tax cuts are part of the compelling mandate given to the Chambers of Commerce across Ontario.
The Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism & Commerce (PECCTAC) participated in this year's Ontario Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting allowing us to have input into important issues that affect businesses. Resulting from the policy resolution submitted in 2007 by PECCTAC (Changing the Way Business Regulations are Developed) the Ontario government has just released a press release announcing new changes to the way they develop regulations.

In a April 27th, 2010 media release, Associate Deputy Minister Gail Paech from the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade states: “You passed a resolution asking the government to establish comprehensive business regulatory reform as a strong economic sustainability priority. The government of Ontario has created the Open for Business (OFB) initiative to deliver faster, smarter and streamlined government-to-business services and to establish a modern system of government, while protecting the public interest”.

In addition PECCTAC, in partnership with the Prince Edward County Federation of Agriculture, submitted another resolution - “In Support of Agriculture”. The Ontario Government will provide through the Ontario Market Investment Fund $12 million dollars over 4 years to be allocated to develop economic opportunities through trade events marketing and industry research initiatives that foster partnerships and collaboration for the promotion of Ontario foods.
The Chamber has worked on many policy issues over the years that have had extensive results in the furthering of both the business community and the community at large of Prince Edward County.

The Chamber network is strong and united – and that is great news for all local business.

June 15th – 5 to 7 pm

Join us at the Moontide Studio & Gallery for the annual Chamber of Commerce BBQ and summer Meet & Greet.
County Artists and Business Owners, Andrew Csafordi and Tara Wilkinson of Moontide Studio Gallery and Love Nest Studios are thrilled to be the hosts.
Located at 54 Wilson Road, just north of Huff Estates Winery, Tara and Andrew are expecting approximately 150 people to come out for an evening of great food, art and entertainment.

PECCTAC’s BBQ event will take place outdoors on their lovely farm, in their Century-old barn gallery. Tara’s Love Nest gallery in their restored chicken coop will also be open.

Please RSVP to Jan Robbins (613) 476-2421 or email pec@reach.net

+ Crowe Video Productions
+ Denise Couture Consulting
+ Heavenly Feet
+ History Lives Here Inc.
+ Iron World
+ Lake on the Mountain B&B
+ Mount Haven Estate
+ Netwerx Communications
+ Picton BIA
+ Saylor House B&B & Café
+ The Common Café
+ The Countyway Restaurant



Thank you for your support!

The Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Standard (O. Reg 429/07), also known as the customer service standard, came into effect on January 1, 2008 and is the first standard developed under AODA. It applies to all businesses and organizations that provide goods or services to the public or other organizations and have at least one employee in Ontario.
Compliance dates and reporting requirements for organizations in the private sector, including non-profit are as follows:

+ businesses with 20 or more employees must comply by January 1, 2012, and report in 2012;
+ businesses with one to 19 employees must comply by January 1, 2012, but are exempted from reporting.

Free Courier Service and Reduced Lab Fees:

If your business must comply with the O.Reg.318/319 Drinking Water Testing, drop your water sample into the PECCTAC office Tuesday mornings before 12:30 pm.

The lab fees for Chamber members are:

+ Total Coliforms/E. Coli - $35.00
+ Adverse Water Reporting Fee – waived
+ MOE Website Reporting Fee – 5% of invoice.

Stop in and say hello and be sure to update them on your availability!


Jarrod Keogh .............& ................Dylan Marecak