Compu-Meds hosts Business After Five 1264 Garrison Road, Fort Erie!

Thursday, November 8th All members are welcome to enjoy a friendly, relaxed approach to networking! If you are not a member but would like to attend please Be Our Guest... All attendees are required to R.S.V.P. by November 7th 905-871-3803 or email us through our contact page

Come experience our 2nd Annual Gala Auction on Saturday, November 10th

HOLIDAY INN FORT ERIE GRAND BALLROOM
1485 Garrison Road, Fort Erie

Enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres & fun to benefit the Chamber of Commerce Bursary Fund. TICKETS $10 available at the Chamber Offices.

Sponsored by the fine financial institutions of Fort Erie:

• Bank of Montreal
• CIBC
• Fort Erie Community Credit Union
• Meridian Credit Union
• RBC Royal Bank
• Scotiabank
• TD Canada Trust

Join the Chamber and the Honourable Rob Nicholson for breakfast

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2008 - 7:00am-9:00am
Bridgewater Golf & Country Club
700 Gilmore Road, Fort Erie
 

Chamber Members $15 
Non-Members $18

Pre-registration required call 905-871-3803 or email us

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24TH 2007* bq. A Celebration for All Nations The parade begins at 2:00pm at the foot of Jarvis Street in downtown Fort Erie for more information please contact the Fort Erie Festivals Office at 905-871-6454

WE NEED  YOU to be a part of our upcoming War of 1812 Bicentennial forums to discuss how our community should commemorate & celebrate the milestone event of 200 years of peace!

Wednesday, November 12, 2009: Holiday Inn Fort Erie from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm

Tuesday, November 18, 2009: Stevensville Hall from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm

Tuesday, November 25, 2009: Centennial Library, Fort Erie from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm

• Guest Speakers
• Refreshments
• Questionnaires
• Theatrical History Lessons
• Networking
• Idea Generating & Brainstorming sessions

The battles fought in Fort Erie changed the course of history....Attend a public forum to learn more, share ideas, and express your community spirit & pride!

For more information contact the War of 1812 Planning Coordinator at cordinator@forteriecanada.com

Come enjoy a delicious lunch and an informative lecture as the Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce presents a seminar about branding yourself as an  "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" with speaker Ann Pederson, Workplace Development Services of Niagara College.

The information provided willl position your organization to better attract new talent and retain current employees. Niagara College's Workplace Development Services provides innovative tools and systems that help organizations build better workplaces through people development.  Attend this seminar to learn how to effectively attract and track qualified candidates and develop professional recruitment skills, while creating a positive perception of your company and maximizing your brand!

Thursday, November 20, 2008 from Noon - 2 pm at the Old Bank Bistro, 41 Jarvis St., Fort Erie

COST: $20 for members / $25 for non-members

RSVP to Chamber of Commerce by Nov. 17th by calling (905) 871-3803 or email us

Download the PDF Flyer

The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce is excited to present its third annual Gala Auction Bursary Fundraising event on FRIDAY, November 21, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, Fort Erie. 

• Doors open at 5:30 pm
• Food service at 6pm
• Auction at 7pm

Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased through any Chamber member or by contacting the office at (905) 871-3038 or email us.

Everyone is welcome to attend this fun and popular evening!

Join with other Chamber members for a few hours of socializing and networking. Door prizes and refreshments offered.

Thursday, November 27 from 5pm - 7pm
Business Development Centre
45 Jarvis Street, Fort Erie

Mark down Thursday, Dec. 4 in your calendars for the Business After Five Member Appreciation and Business Awards Event. Join other Chamber members for the last BA5 of the year! Lots of prizes, refreshments, awards, and socializing. Reserve your spot with the Chamber (to enable accurate headcount) at (905) 871-3808 or e-mail: info@forteriechamber.com

files/Rgy%20Member%20App.pdf

Join members of the Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. as Beatties BASICS, 458 Garrison Road, Fort Erie, hosts our Business After Five event. An excellent way to network and promote your business while enjoying refreshments, door prizes and Chamber announcements!

FREE GOODIE BAGS TO THE FIRST 50 members!

Register at the Chamber office (905) 871-3803 / Fax (905) 871-1561 or e-mail: info@forteriechamber.com

files/Febba5.pdf

Celebrate International Women's Day at the 4th Annual Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce's networking luncheon on FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009 at Bridgewater Golf and Country Club, 700 Gilmore  Road, Fort Erie from 12:30 - 3:00. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. and shopping exhibits open until 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious lunch, vendor booths, door prizes, and an inspiring talk from guest speaker, Lynn Ogryzlo, renowned culinary expert, food columnist, sommelier, and author.

Tickets are $35 Members and $40 Non-members and are by reserved seating only.

Inquire about full table discounts.

Don't be disappointed...call for your tickets today! (905) 871-3803.

 For flyer information click link: files/IWDposter, .pdf

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has a new event for all Chamber Members coming this March: “THE BIG THINK”-- two full days of creative inspiration, entertainment, and motivation that will ignite you to take action to change yourself and your business!

The goal: to inspire businesses to transform and thrive!

Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28th Kingbridge Centre, just north of Toronto.

You may have heard of the Branding BootCamps that Redchair Branding has been holding across the province – helping hundreds to creatively transform their businesses. These seminars have drawn great crowds in Ajax-Pickering, Hamilton, Peterborough, and Owen Sound to name a few. The OCC istaking it to the next level! This two day event brings world-class speaker Mike Lipkin as well as the inspiration of Gerry Visca of Redchair Branding. 

DON'T MISS IT...

The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce's 62nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Buffalo Canoe Club, 4475 Erie Road, Ridgeway

A chance to meet, share ideas, enjoy a delicious meal, be informed, and enjoy a festive evening with fellow members of the Economic Development & Tourism Corporation and the Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce!

Limited seating....reserve now ~ RSVP no later than March 31, 2009

Click here for full details:files/09AGMinvite.pdf

You are invited to attend our upcoming LUNCH & LEARN Seminar on

• WAGE SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• Monday, June 15, 2009 from Noon - 2:00 pm
• Old Bank Bistro, 41 Jarvis Street, Fort Erie
• Guest Speakers: Renee Gaucher and Michael Jackson of the Business Education Council

As coordinators of the BEC's Wage Subsidy program, Renee and Michael assist unemployed individuals by providing counseling, job leads, and financial incentives with prospective employers.

Human Resources is a company's biggest risk and cost! Learn how your company can save money and hire for less!

Join us for this information session and LEARN HOW YOU CAN HIRE STAFF and GAIN THE BENEFITS of ths Employment Ontario project!

Cost: $20 for Chamber members / $25 for non Chamber members

Register by phone: 905-871-3803, fax 905-871-1561 or email: info@forteriechamber.com by Tuesday, June 9.

Mix business with pleasure in Crystal Beach at the

JULY BA5 on Thursday, July 23, 2009

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Hosted by Crystal Beach Business Improvement Area

At beautiful Waterfront Park at the end of Ridgeway Road, Crystal Beach

A free, fun and effective way to promote your business and meet other Chamber members

Refreshments, Door Prizes, Networking, Outdoor Pavillion

files/BA5JULY09.pdf

ANNUAL CHAMBER "Driving Local Business" GOLF TOURNAMENT

• Monday, August 10, 2009
• Bridgewater Golf & Country Club, 700 Gilmore Road

~ Entry fee $150 includes a classic Chamber registration gift, 18 holes of golf plus cart, BBQ lunch, 10-oz plated steak dinner.
~ Dinner / no golf: $50

YOUR DAY TO PLAY SCHEDULE:

12:15-1:15 pm

Registration
Driving range is available
BBQ lunch

1:30 p.m.

Shot Gun Start
Play your own ball format

6:30 p.m.

Plated 10-oz strip steak dinner
Awards and Prizes

Sponsorship packages still available starting at $125.
Please register with the Chamber at 905-871-3803.

 Special thanks to our 2009 TOURNAMENT SPONSORS: Meridian Credit Union , OLG Slots and Durwood Jones Barkwell Chartered Accountants

Special thanks to our 2009 Dinner Sponsor: Canadian Niagara Power Inc./Fortis Ontario

Special thanks to our 2009 Lunch Sponsors: EPR Public Accountants LLP and Dean Demizio, State Farm Insurance

Special thanks to our hole sponsors to date: Beach Nuts Tanning Salon, CNP, Circle P Paving, Erie Personnel Corp., Last Mile Wireless Interent, M & M Meat Shop, Ogilvie Chiropractic Clinic, Peninsula Plastics, TD Canada Trust, Prudential Town Centre Realty, CompuMeds, Fort Erie Community Credit Union

For flyer and registration sheet : files/chambergolftourney09.pdf

Members are invited to participate in and attend a very special BUSINESS AFTER FIVE EVENT

September BA5 Showcase

Thursday, September 24, 2009

5 pm - 7 pm at the Italo Canadian Club, 1101 Depietro Street, Fort Erie

The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce invites you to be a part of a special Business After Five event!

Run like a typical Business After Five, with networking, door prizes, and refreshments, the September Showcase has the added dimension of business display tables set up exclusively for our registered co-hosts-- local businesses and organizations of our membership community.

The Business After Five is a free networking event & open to all Chamber members to attend!

NETWORKING!  DOOR PRIZES!  BUSINESS DISPLAY BOOTHS!  REFRESHMENTS!  CASH BAR!

Contact the Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce for more information: 905-871-3803

 
What if one day could change your life? 

Learn what thousands have had the opportunity to experience.
The power of inspired action. 

Spend a day with Canada’s Creative Coach,

Gerry Visca.

Click on link to watch Gerry's personal invitation to attend:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdfzXUsxvxo

"Branding Boot Camp"

This educational and inspirational workshop is highly acclaimed and recognized  in the business community as a way to  ignite you into action,transform you and your business to make you stand out from the competition.

Topics include:

Branding | Innovation | Sales & Strategic Marketing | Leadership | Creativity 

Web 2.0  | How to Become a Better Presenter | Engaging Your Clients | Right Brain Thinking

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Fort Erie Leisureplex, 3 Muncipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie

Tickets by reserved seating: $95.00  (includes catered lunch, refreshments, and giveaways!)

Reserve your ticket today by calling Karen at (905) 871-3803

For video testimonials check out Gerry at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIOhedDzjjw

What others have had to say:

 
“Gerry transforms how you think about your business to make it stand out”

~Sheldon Leiba, CEO Mississauga Board of Trade

“His high energy, innovative, no-limits presentation wowed our audience ... We’ve heard nothing but high praise from those in attendance. 

~Debbi M Nicholson, President & CEO Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce

"Gerry goes way, way beyond mere "out of the box" thinking. He revitalizes you and your company and makes you see things in an entirely new and empowering way..”

~John Dolbec, CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

“I was extremely impressed with your presentation and came away feeling very energized”
~Debra Scott, President & CEO Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

 Full Flyer Details Available here: files/NewspaperAD2.pdf

Hosted by:  Wilson Floor Design & Bella Pizza

Located At: 3840 Dominion Rd Ridgeway

** Enjoy networking, refrshments, and door prizes**

Protect Your Property from:

Theft ~ Break-Ins ~ Vandalism ~ Shoplifting

The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce presents:

STREET PROOFING BUSINESS:

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design 

Guest Speaker:

Constable Christine Derksen, Niagara Regional Police

Monday, November 16, 2009

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn

1485 Garrison Road, Fort Erie

Cost: $20 per person

($25 for non-Chamber members)

Reserve your tickets today!

(905) 871-3803

 See Flyer: files/REVISED CPTED Nov 09.pdf

Join us on Friday Nov 20th, 2009 for the Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce's 4th Annual Gala Auction to benefit our Bursary Program!

There's a new, fun format .....enjoy a Silent and Live Auction, delicious dinner, and exciting shopping opportunities.

Preview at 5:30 pm ~ Dinner at 6:00 p.m. ~ Silent & Live Auction at 7:00 -10:00 pm.

All the fun is taking place at the Holiday Inn Fort Erie, Grand Ballroom, 1485 Garrison Road, Fort Erie.

Tickets are only $20 by reserved seating only.

(905) 871-3803 for more information, to reserve your tickets or to offer a donation item to the auction!

See Poster here: files/mortice2.pdf

The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the fabulous, fun, and free....

NOVEMBER BUSINESS AFTER FIVE

Thursday, November 26, 2009 from 5-7 pm

Hosted by Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery, 26 Jarvis Street, Fort Erie

Networking ~ Refreshments ~ Chamber News ~ Door Prizes & Draws

RSVP to the Chamber office: 905-871-3803

See Flyer:files/Coffee Culture.pdf

 Chamber Members are encouraged to come out and enjoy this end-of-the-year get together!

MEMBER APPRECIATION Business After Five

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Spangle Grille, 404 Ridgeway Road, Crystal Beach

5:00- 7:00 pm

Delicious Refresments ~ Networking ~ Door Prizes

Please bring canned good donation for COPE

RSVP to the Chamber office 905-871-3803

For full flyer information: files/Spangle DEC09.pdf

Join TD Bank Financial Group Economist Dina Cover as she discusses the state of the economy and its implications for the new year!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010

Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Holiday Inn Fort Erie, 1485 Garrison Road

Sponsored by Erie Personnel Corporation

Tickets are $20 for Chamber members, $25 for non members

Reserve by calling the Chamber office at 905-871-3803.

For full flyer details click on the link:files/Economic Update Dina Cover.pdf

The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend our

5th Annual International Women's Day Networking Luncheon

Friday, March 5, 2010

Bridgewater Country Club, 700 Gilmore Road, Fort Erie

Enjoy a delicious lunch, shop the exhibitor tables, meet new people, network, and be inspired with guest speaker SHERRY TORKOS, BSc, Phm.

As a leading health expert, holistic pharmacist, author, and certified fitness instructor, Sherry enjoys sharing her passion with others. She has delivered hundred of lectures to medical professionals and the public. She is frequently interviewed on raido and TV talk shows throughout North America and abroad on health matters. Her philosphy of practise is to integrate conventional and complementary therapies to optimize health and prevent disease.

Tickets are $37 by reserved seating only. Call the Chamber office to reserve yours (905) 871-3803

Much thanks to our Sponsors:

Meridian Credit Union

Fort Erie Community Credit Union

Fort Erie Economic Development & Tourism Centre

P. Mines Customs Services Inc.files/IWD Eblast 2010a(1).pdf

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