Pinchin Ltd. Announces Move to 386 St. Paul St., Suite 202

May 28, 2019 | Non-Advocacy

To accommodate their growth in the region, Pinchin Ltd. has moved their St. Catharines office to:

386 St. Paul St., Suite 202
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3N2

Their phone number will not be changing and will remain 289-241-1988

If you have any questions about their new location or the services they provide, please feel free to call them and they will be happy to help.

Pinchin Ltd. thanks you in advance for your continued support,

 

Sean Stewart
Operations Manager, Environmental Due Diligence & Remediation
Pinchin Ltd.  |  T 289-241-1988  |  E sstewart@Pinchin.com

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Chamber This Week – May 27, 2019

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GNCC Announces 2019 NBAA Finalists and Bestowed Award Recipients

May 22, 2019 | Non-Advocacy

The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce this year’s finalists for the 16th Annual Niagara Business Achievement Awards, presented by Meridian Credit Union.

Award Finalists

Young Professional Award – Presented by Bell
Mallory Antonello, Niagara Casinos
Chris Jarvis, I Challenge Diabetes
Michael Farkas, G3 Designs Photography
Elizabeth McIntee, Sweetie Pies Bakery Ltd.

Excellence in Business: Not for Profit – Presented by Performance Auto Group
Pathstone Foundation
Lincoln County Humane Society
Education Foundation of Niagara

Excellence in Business: Up to 10 Employees
the INSIDE view
Second Dance Bridal
Bloom & Co. Curated Living

Excellence in Business: 11 to 50 Employees
G.T.G. Engineering Canada Inc.
HUB International Ont. Ltd.
Stevensville Garden Gallery
H&C Inc.

Excellence in Business: 51 Employees or more
The Meridian Centre
Haver & Boecker Canada
Sitel Group

Environmental Leadership – Presented by Niagara Casinos
Small Scale Farms
Thorold Auto Parts & Recycling
Walker Environmental

Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Rural Achievement – Presented by Niagara Peninsula Energy
Vineland Estates Winery
Stokes Seeds
Up Cannabis Inc.

Excellence in Manufacturing – Presented by Niagara Region
Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd.
International Sew-Right Co.
Criveller Group

Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality – Presented by Niagara Parks
Great Wolf Lodge
TD Niagara Jazz Festival
The Foster Festival

Technology and Innovation – Presented by Innovate Niagara
iMVR
Caddle Inc.
HELT

Outstanding New Business – Presented by Niagara College Canada
Falls Barber Shop
Osborne Law Group
Niagara Canine Conditioning Centre, Inc.
Canvas Engineering Ltd.

Business of the Year – Presented by Meridian
Niagara Oast House Brewers
The Niagara IceDogs
Brian Cullen Motors

Bestowed Award Winners

Sally McGarr, McGarr Realty, will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Walker Environmental. This award is presented to a businessperson who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to business success and community leadership.

Len Pennachetti, Cave Spring Cellars, has been named as Builder of the Year, sponsored by the Town of Lincoln. This award is presented to a company that has had a historically significant impact on the economic prosperity of the community.

Roy Timms, Timbro Design/Build Contractors, is the Civic Appreciation Award recipient, sponsored by Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP. This award is presented to an individual who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to helping build a stronger, more prosperous and vibrant community.

The Commisso Family — Commisso’s Fresh Foods, will receive the Community Leadership Award, sponsored by Henley Honda. This award recognizes an individual or business whose leadership has made a significant impact in the community.

“This year’s finalists represent the great depth and variety of businesses that are proud to call Niagara their home,” said Mishka Balsom, President & CEO of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. “It is a pleasure to be able to recognize these incredible businesses through this annual awards ceremony, and it is important that we celebrate the many contributions that they make in our community.”

Further information

The Niagara Business Achievements Awards will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Parkway Conference Centre. Visit gncc.ca to register and learn more about the event; tickets can also be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-nbaa-niagara-business-achievement-awards-tickets-55980031782

Order Tickets

For questions and more information, please email corrina@gncc.ca or call 905-684-2361.

The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in Niagara and the second-largest Chamber of Commerce in Ontario, with 1,500 members representing 50,000 employees. More information on the GNCC is available at gncc.ca.

Contact:
Mishka Balsom, President & CEO of GNCC
Mishka@gncc.ca or 905-684-2361

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One Year Board Vacancy

May 21, 2019 | Non-Advocacy

Under GNCC’s by-laws, the Board can fill a limited time Board vacancy with a qualified candidate. We have a one-year Board position open from June 2019 until April 2020. If you are interested in putting your name forward, please fill out our form (download: PDF | DOC) and email it to Jennifer Weeks at admin@gncc.caor fax to 905 684-2100 (by May 31).

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Any member of GNCC who is interested (and who meets the criteria) may apply. Each year, the Board assesses the strengths of the current Board and provides direction to the Nominating Committee as to which areas of expertise should be priorities for the upcoming term. Specific areas of expertise for the 2019-2020 vacancy include skills and expertise in: Agri-business; Transportation/Warehousing/Logistics; Manufacturing; Medium to large organization; or policy advocacy experience.

Diversity & Inclusiveness

GNCC recognizes and embraces the benefits of diversity in Board members. A truly diverse Board will include and make good use of differences in the skills, regional and industry experience, background, race, gender and other attributes of Directors. These differences will be taken into account in determining the optimum composition of the Board. Board members who are recommended for election will be based on those best qualified while taking into account broad diversity required to represent our membership of today and tomorrow.

View our current Board of Directors | Read our Mission, Vision and Values

300 words on background/bio of potential appointee required.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. Its members represent a broad cross section of the business and professional leadership of the community.

As Directors and Officers, the proper performance of your responsibility is vital to the overall effectiveness of the Chamber of Commerce. The following outlines some of the expectations and responsibilities of Board members.

  1. Attend monthly meetings of the Board and to dedicate time to reviewing prepared Board documents prior to meetings.
  2. Ability to work constructively with board members, committee leaders, and members of the Chamber.
  3. Contribute business experience that enables sound judgment in considering the proposals coming before the Board as related to governance and policy development.
  4. Courage and ability to have an objective opinion and willingness to engage in constructive debate.
  5. A belief in building a stronger Niagara through collaboration, leadership and consensus.

Please return all documents by email or fax, to be received no later than noon, May 31, 2019, to:

Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce
3-80 King Street
St. Catharines ON  L2R 7G1
Telephone 905-684-2361; Fax 905-684-2100
Email:admin@gncc.ca

 

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Chamber This Week – May 20, 2019

May 20, 2019 | Non-Advocacy

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Brock partners with Niagara chambers for landmark survey

May 15, 2019 | Non-Advocacy

Brock University is partnering with the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) and South Niagara Chambers of Commerce (SNCC) on a survey to better understand how the talent and skills capacity of the region lines up with the needs of employers.

The Chamber of Commerce Survey is now open on the Brock University website and includes questionnaires for both business owners and employees. The goal is to identify the types of programs and supports needed to serve employers and employees looking to upgrade their skills.

“Good business depends on good data. Without solid information, any organization is working in the dark,” says Mishka Balsom, President and CEO of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. “In Niagara, we need to identify the professional development needs of our labour force so that educational programs can be aligned to support the required talent and skills pool.”

Dolores Fabiano, Executive Director of the South Niagara Chambers of Commerce, said business owners who make up the various chambers of commerce across the region are looking forward to what the survey might reveal.

“With labour shortage being one of the biggest issues facing our businesses in Niagara, we believe the data gathered through this unique partnership will provide us with valuable information that will guide us to action,” she said.

The survey takes five to 10 minutes to complete and is confidential. Only aggregate data will be used in reports on the survey’s findings.

“Brock University is pleased to partner with the GNCC and SNCC in launching this important study to better understand the skills and talent capacity and needs of Niagara,” Brock President Gervan Fearon said. “With the data collected from this survey, together we can help build a more prosperous future in Niagara for generations to come.”

In addition to being available online, business owners and employees will have the opportunity to complete the survey at various events across the region throughout the spring.

Take the survey

For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University
ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

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Niagara Angels Move Offices To Thorold

May 13, 2019 | Non-Advocacy

 On May 8, The Niagara Angel Network (NAN) and Venture Niagara announced a shared location that improves access to capital for Niagara’s early stage companies. 

As of May 1, the Niagara Angels moved its offices to Venture Niagara, an organization with a 34-year track record of providing loan financing to Niagara businesses. The offices are located at 20 Pine Street North in Thorold – in the beautifully restored Welland Mills – a historic building originally constructed in 1846. 

“We are very pleased to be working closely with Venture Niagara and look forward to collaborating in the best interest of Niagara businesses”, said Terry Kadwell, Executive Director of the Niagara Angel Network, a group of accredited investors which provide equity financing to companies primed for growth. “Working at this location will help improve access to deal flow and the types of capital our businesses need.” 

Collectively both organizations have invested over $34 million to date, combining expertise, resources and capital to develop the next generation of companies. The new location will help companies access vital streams of capital, while tapping into knowledge and expertise leveraged by both organizations. 

“Venture Niagara is always looking at how to provide the best financing solutions for new and expanding companies in Niagara. Having the Niagara Angel Network co-locate with us will make it easier for these businesses to get access to the capital they need,” notes Frank Rupcic, Venture Niagara’s General Manager. 

ColdBlock Technologies Inc, a company based in St. Catharines was the catalyst for increased collaboration. ColdBlock’s patented technology is generating sales globally and becoming a force in the mineral analysis industry serving the mining, metals, food and agriculture sectors. Both organizations saw the Niagara company as a potential investee company and world leader. 

“As part of our fundraising process, we engaged with both the Niagara Angel Network and Venture Niagara,” stated Nick Kuryluk, ColdBlock Technologies Inc CEO. “We were thrilled with the overall experience as there was excellent leadership, and strong engagement. Co-location is ideal for companies seeking capital.” 

For more information on the Niagara Angel Network, please contact: 

Terry Kadwell, Executive Director
Niagara Angel Network
(905) 380-5802
tkadwell@niagaraangels.com 

For more information on Venture Niagara, please contact:
Frank Rupcic, General Manager
Venture Niagara
(905) 680-8085
frankr@ventureniagara.com 

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Ride 4 Our Cancer Kids rolls toward their Half-Million-Dollar-Milestone.

May 13, 2019 | Non-Advocacy

Motorcyclists from across Ontario will be rumbling through the Niagara region on Saturday July 6thto support childhood cancer research. The “Ride 4 Our Cancer Kids”, also known as “ROCKRIDE” has been raising funds for Childhood Cancer Canada since 2004; and is expecting to reach their half-a-million-raised-to-date milestone this year.

The event was created in memory of Samantha Thomas, who passed away on May 18, 2003, three days before her third birthday. Her nine-month battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma ended at SickKids in Toronto when complications arose after her bone marrow transplant. Her parents, Bob & Lori, were determined to give some meaning to their loss and channeled their despair into something positive.

The event was based in Sarnia, Ontario until 2016 when the Thomas family relocated to Niagara Falls. The ride has continued its history of successful events, raising over $100,000 in the first three years in Niagara. 100% of funds raised go to fund research at the 17 Children’s Hospitals across Canada through Childhood Cancer Canada.

Support for the event has not just come from the motorcycle community, but also from local groups and businesses. The Fort Erie Fire Department has become a vital part of the event, hosting the midpoint bbq at the Central Avenue Fire Hall and providing all the manpower to feed nearly 200 participants. The Chippawa Lions Club have also come on board as a major sponsor.

Bob Thomas mandated the event to be a zero-cost event, to ensure every dollar goes to the Foundation.  The thousands of dollars in prizes, host facilities, supplies and promotion are all donated by local businesses. Even the event shirts provided free to the first 100 checked in on event day are donated by Parker Hannifin in Stoney Creek. Additional corporate sponsors are always welcome.

Participants can pre-register online at rockride.com or show up at Clare’s Harley-Davidson in Niagara-on-the-lake before 10:30 am on July 6th. Riders will travel in small groups to the Chippawa Lion’s Hall, Fort Erie Fire Hall, Tons of Bike Gear in St, Anne’s, and then to “Oh Canada Eh!” for the finale & awards ceremony.

To support the fight against childhood cancer, you can donate at rockride.com. As their tag-line suggests, we ROCK “cuz kids shouldn’t need chemo.”

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Business After 5 – May 7, 2019

May 9, 2019 |

On May 7, Habitat for Humanity Niagara hosted our monthly Business After 5 series at their ReStore location on Bunting Road in St. Catharines. Thank you to 2019 BA5 presenter FirstOntario Credit Union, the staff and volunteers from Habitat for Humanity Niagara, students from Niagara College, and all members who helped to make the evening a success. Three PRICELESS works of art were also awarded to two volunteers who completed their pledge and earned the right to take their artwork home. Mark your calendars now for our next BA5 on June 4 at Great Wolf Lodge! Get a reminder here: https://www.facebook.com/events/545760872583835/