Chamber Holiday Hours
The Chamber office will be closed the week of December 25, reopening Monday, January 2. Visit us at the Strathroy Seniors Centre, 137 Frank St. Regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am 3:30 pm. Contact us at 519-245-7620, www.sdcc.on.ca.
Home and Leisure Registrations Being Accepted
Although the weather is cool and holidays are around the corner, the Chamber staff is already gearing up for the annual Home and Leisure Show. Save the date of Saturday, April 28. For the past several years the vendor spaces at the show have sold out. Call our office to reserve your spot and promote your business at this great event.
Mandatory Violence and Harassment Policy - Jan 16, 17
Mel Quevillon of the Neighbours Friends and Family at Work program, run out of the Womens Rural Resource Centre is offering small businesses assistance in regard to new legislation. Bill 168 was legislated in June 2010 and states that all workplaces of five employees or more are required to have policies in place around violence and harassment. In particular, domestic violence is highlighted as a necessary piece of this training. The Neighbours Friends and Family program is offering three levels of involvement for businesses from education to a full two-day training workshop being held in Strathroy on January 16 and 17. The workshop fee is $150 per person. For more details on this program please contact Mel Quevillon at mel.quevillon@gmail.com.
Edward Jones Financial Matters Chamber X-Change Wed Jan 18, noon
Suzanne Racine of Edward Jones would like to invite you to a Chamber X-Change on Wednesday, January 18 at noon. The topic of the session is If you Cant Predict - You Should Prepare - information to help you learn the strategies for staying focused when the market becomes volatile. To preregister contact the Chamber office at 519-245-7620.
Biz After Biz January 26, 6 8 pm
Join Chamber members in the New Year for networking and refreshments at our next Biz After Biz. Damen Optimal Health Team will be hosting the event on Thursday, January 26 from 6 8 pm at 8 Front St East. This is your chance to see the historic building that has been renovated for the new business.
Profile Your Business/Services At A Chamber X-change
Host a Chamber X-change breakfast or luncheon for your opportunity to present your services to a group of interested Chamber members. We are currently looking for businesses to spotlight the following topics: home and business improvement, health care, financial planning. We are also open to other topics. If you would like to take advantage of this great opportunity for the low price of $50, please contact SDCC today at 519-245-7620. Show fellow members what your business has to offer!
Put Your Business On The Map
Put your business on the Map Board at the Chamber of Commerce / Tourism office. There are only four spots left on this outdoor display. Be sure your business is one of the first people visit when they are coming into town by being featured on the Map Board. Cost is only $200 per year. Space is limited. Contact the Chamber office today at 519-245-7620.
Princess Prom Project
Do you have a previously loved prom dress collecting dust? Why not donate it so someone else can attend their prom in style? Dresses are being accepted at the Strathroy & Area Seniors Centre, 137 Frank St, Strathroy from Monday to Friday, 9 am 3:30 pm or by calling Terri at 519-205-0138. In making a donation you will receive coupons from our sponsors: Soul Mind and Body Spa, Once Upon a Time Weddings, and Mary Kay with Ellen Whiting. A Prom Dress shopping spree will be held at the Seniors Centre on Saturday, March 3.
Echat is for Sharing
The Echat is meant to be a link between our members and the community. If you have anything to add, please email projects@sdcc.on.ca. Please share the Echat with your staff. If you would like to be added to the email list please contact us. Our data base is not shared.
