I wish to take this opportunity to thank Rob Brown, who has served as President of PECCTAC, for his endless support, hours of personal time, energy, and commitment.

I have served PECCTAC for the past year as Vice-President, and since Rob’s resignation, have fulfilled the role as President. At the Annual General Meeting, to be held in March 2006, we plan to recognize Rob’s contributions.

I am pleased to announce that the PECCTAC Board of Directors has approved a motion to accept a 2 year contract which will provide Visitors Information Services to Prince Edward County, and includes the stocking of kiosks in Carrying Place and Rossmore. Corporate Services and the Economic Development Officer have supported the motion as well. If approved by city council on December 19th, PECCTAC will receive $52,500 each year in 2006 and 2007 to provide Visitors Information Services. More importantly, this funding over a 2 year period will provide stability in our business planning process.

Our board has worked hard in finalizing this proposal and is committed to working with Corporate Services and the EDO, in order to address those business issues most pressing to our community. Several initiatives are underway including a new RFP Tourism Marketing Strategy for the next 3 years, and a Tourism Alliance Group which includes all stakeholders in providing Visitor Information Services. All these initiatives are endorsed by the board as a very positive step towards serving the business community.

Rick Jackman, P. Eng.
President Prince Edward County Chamber of Tourism and Commerce

PECCTAC is a non-profit, volunteer based organization that “Builds Business For Business” in Prince Edward County.