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UPCOMING EVENTS – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
We ask that you mark your calendars and participate in some of these upcoming activities as they will not only benefit you and
your business but also give you some opportunities to have a great day/evening out! Watch for email notices or check out our
website under ‘Events’ at www.pariscoc.ca for more information on these events.
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Friday, October 17, 2014: Curling Networking Event – 3:30pm – 7:00pm
– Paris Curling Club - No Fee to Attend - RSVP to Sue Swinton if you plan on attending
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014: Salute to Brant Business – 5:00 – 8:00pm
– Burford Agricultural Hall – Sponsored by the Economic Development & Strategic Investments
Department, County of Brant
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November 13, 2014: Business to Business After Five – 5:30-7:00pm
– County of Brant. Watch for further details as they become available.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014: Paris Chamber Annual Christmas Luncheon and AGM – 12:00pm
Watch for further details as they become available.
If you require any further information on any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact
Sue Swinton at 226-208-1159 or email [email protected].
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The Joint Trade Show was a success and was nice to see more members participating in that
event this year.
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Average Joe’s Contracting
Our networking curling event is fast approaching and if you haven’t signed up yet, register
soon as you don’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity. If you don’t know how to curl
come learn! I know it will be a learning experience for myself!
Last but not least our AGM and Christmas Luncheon will be here before we know it. I would
love to see each and every one of you out at this event this year.
This year will be a little bit different than other years, so stayed tuned for more information.
Your President,
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Chamber. Thank you to everyone who came out to our golf tournament. It was a HUGE
success and I was very excited to see lots of new and old faces. Our golf tournament wouldn’t
happen if it wasn’t for our golf committee, all of the volunteers that helped out that day and
our members and non members who participated. A big shout out goes out to everyone
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PO Box 130, Paris, Ontario N3L 3E7
226-208-1159 | www.pariscoc.ca
Hi Everyone,
Tuesday, November 4, 2014: Paris Chamber Monthly Meeting – 12:00 pm
– Paris Library Meeting Room – Lunch Provided at $10.00/person (you must rsvp for lunch)
Have you considered advertising in the Paris and District Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Chatter? The Paris Chamber newsletter is distributed for free via email
to all Chamber members, distributed at Chamber events, County offices, etc. We
offer newsletter advertising, flyer insert advertising (you supply flyers) and web
banner ads. Chamber Chatter and web advertising are an inexpensive yet effective
way to advertise your business. You are encouraged to consider either or both
of these advertising mediums to help promote your business. If you have any
questions, please contact Sue Swinton at 226-208-1159 email [email protected].
FALL 2014
Looking for Hosts for Business to Business After Five 2015
The Paris Chamber is currently looking to fill the 2015 Business to Business After Five
Schedule. These events usually take place the second Wednesday of each month (dates
are flexible) from 5:30 to 7:00pm. These events are a great opportunity to showcase
your business, introduce your staff and network with other Chamber members. If you are
interested in hosting one of these monthly events, please contact Cindy Hiscock, Board
Member at 519 756 8351 ext. 136 or [email protected].
Watch for our next newsletter coming
to you in December 2014! Share news
such as your company’s involvement in
community service and charities as well
as address changes, facility updates
and staff changes with other Chamber
members! If you have any questions
or contributions, please contact Sue
Swinton at 226-208-1159 email:
[email protected]
Anyone wishing to receive hard copies
of the Chamber Chatter newsletter can
contact Sue Swinton at [email protected]
or 226-208-1159 for delivery setup.
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After Five
The Paris Chamber has had a busy summer with
several members hosting business after five events.
Grand Experiences hosted a special event at the
end of June where Chamber members had the opportunity to
travel down the Grand River in a traditional 12 passenger voyager
canoe. Although the weather threatened, it turned out to be a great
evening! Thank you to those who attended and to Jamie and his
staff for hosting this informative, special event.
The August Business After Five host was My Koi Water
Gardens. The setting was absolutely lovely for this event. Chamber
members were able to wander throughout the beautiful gardens to
see the various fish and plants. They were also treated to delicious
refreshments and a visit from some very special critters from Twin
Valley Petting Zoo! Terry Churchill was very welcoming and we
appreciate his hospitality!
Business to Business After Five is a free to attend monthly networking event for
Chamber members. We encourage you to come out to our next Business to
Business After Five event and take advantage of this valuable membership benefit.
Reminders will be sent out to members via email or you can check our website at
www.pariscoc.ca for event details.
9th Annual Paris Chamber Golf Tournament
Heavy rainfall
did not dampen the spirits of those who
attended the September Business After
Five event hosted by R & B Roofing,
Mountview Landscaping Services and
The Cobblestone Pub. A large group
was on hand for great networking,
delicious food and an opportunity
to view the beautifully landscaped
property. Thank you to Rick, John,
Ryan and Matt for the great evening!
The 9th annual Paris Chamber golf
tournament was held on Thursday, July
31st at the Paris Grand Golf and Country
Club. It was a perfect day of sunshine and
warm temperatures. A record total of 100
golfers participated this year and several
more joined the group afterwards for a
delicious dinner, prizes and a great evening
of networking.
Congratulations Winners!
Meet your fellow Chamber members and help grow your business in a casual,
social atmosphere. Non members are welcome to come out and see what we’re all
about! If you have any questions about these events, please contact Sue Swinton
at 226-208-1159 email [email protected].
Top Mens Team – Sponsored by The Keg
Brantford - Kim Schmidt, Peter Boak, Chuck
Myers, Saj Jamal
Top Ladies Team – Sponsored by Impakt
Studio Hair Design & Esthetics Ltd. - Lynne
Gawley-Hofstetter, Thyra Sager, Patti FerrasMills, Cathy Mills-Dailey
Top Mixed Team Sponsored by Stillwaters
Plate and Pour - Paul Barber, Glen Fuller,
Wendy Robinson, Ian McKenzie
The Paris Curling Club
and the Paris and District
Chamber of Commerce
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Invite you to come and curl!
Most Honest Team – Sponsored by
Forks of the Grand Personal Chef Services
– Sue Kalmar, Sue Morrison, Linda Vivian,
Angela O’Reilly
Closest to the Pin Men – Sponsored
by Kim’s Carpet & Upholstery Care – Doug
Rixmann
Closest to the Pin Ladies – Sponsored
by Kings Wood Products–Lana Lang
Mens Longest Drive – Sponsored by Ayr
Farmers Mutual – Rob Rumfeldt
Ladies Longest Drive – Sponsored by
Brant County Power – Crystal Glaves
Putting Contest Winner – Andrew
Sutherland
A very special thank you to Nancy Panasiuk,
Joanne Forrest, Debbie Bowen and Susan
Morton for taking time from their busy
schedules to volunteer for the day. Thank
you to Linda Stripe and Lesley Burke for
their assistance in selling 50/50 tickets. A
delicious hot lunch was provided by Brian
Witteveen and Craig Woodrow of Strodes
BBQ & Deli – thank you! Bottled water for
all the golfers was generously donated by
Water Depot. The Paris Chamber would like
to thank the entire staff of the Paris Grand
Golf Club for helping make the tournament
a success. Last, but not least, thank you to
the golf committee, Bryan Maude, Anne
Sheppard, Rick Huffman, Jim Stonham, Susan
Morton, Joanne Forrest, Cindy Hiscock,
Leigha Oakes and Sue Swinton for all their
hard work and dedication in putting together
this golf tournament.
2014 Hole Sponsors
Join us Friday October 17th from 3:30pm until 7:00pm
for a curling networking event. We will be on the ice from 4 until 6pm
with refreshments and networking to follow. Cash bar will be available.
Never curled before well now is the time to come learn.
Instructors will be on ice to teach you everything you need to know.
All you need is a clean pair of shoes and warm clothes.
Please RSVP to Sue Swinton by October 8th so we know how many
instructors we need for the day.
[email protected]
226-208-1159
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Peak Alliance Realty
The Cedar House Grill & Martini Bar
Brant County Power
TD Canada Trust
Millards
Kings Wood Products
Budgell Funeral Home
R & B Roofing
Cobblestone Pub
Best Western Plus Brant Park Inn
Cowan Insurance Brokers
Ayr Financial Services
Kim’s Carpet & Upholstery Care
Perras Mechanical Services Ltd.
Paris Firefighters Association
Foodcon
Norfolk Disposal Services Ltd.
Remax - Mike Manes
Remax - Andy Lair
Home Building Centre
The Grand Salon
Moutview Landscaping
Paris Jewellers
Ayr Farmers Mutual
Mike Yarek Dodge Chrysler Inc.
Seasons Bell Lane
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
Coldwell Banker
Hit the Broom Curling Gear
Stevenson Insulation
Stillwaters Plate and Pour
The Cooperators
Dominos
We would also like to extend a very special thank you to all the generous prize donors. As a result of your generosity, all the golfers in the tournament went home with a prize.
We look forward to another successful golf tournament next year in 2015!!
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The Nutcracker, a Canadian Tradition Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train Live!
Thursday March 19, 2015 | 6:30 p.m.
by Canada’s Ballet Jörgen
Thursday October 16, 2014 | 7:00 p.m.
Friday October 17, 2014 | 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $27.00
Sunday December 7, 2014 | 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $40.00
Tickets: $35.00
Moe Bandy
Wild Kratts LIVE
Wednesday October 22, 2014 | 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $43.00
Monday December 29, 2014 | 3 & 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30.00
VIP $75.00 includes meet and greet
Monday March 23, 2015 | 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $49.00
Classic Albums Live
Meatloaf - Bat Out of Hell
Classic Albums Live
Pink Floyd – The Wall
Friday October 24, 2014 | 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $38.00
Saturday February 7, 2015 | 8:00 p.m
Tickets: $38.00
Sarah Hagen – Pro’ject Sound
Veterans of SNL: Rob Schneider,
Chris Kattan and Tim Meadows
Wednesday November 12, 2014 | 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35.00
Famous People Players
Where Special Happens
Tuesday February 17, 2015 | 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $49.00
Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s
Saturday November 22, 2014 | 1:30 & 6 p.m. Transmigration
Tickets: $39.00
John McDermott’s
Christmas Holiday Concert
Tuesday November 25, 2014 | 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $42.00
Blue Rodeo
Thursday November 27, 2014 | 8:00 p.m.
Friday November 28, 2014 | 8:00 p.m.
Tickets:$68.00/$55.00
Friday February 20, 2015 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $38.00
Colin James
Monday March 9, 2015 | 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $49.00
Celtic Roots with the Celts
Tuesday March 17, 2015 | 2 & 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $47.00
Ricky Skaggs
HONEYMOONERS
The Golden Age of Television
(Produced by Brant Theatre Workshops)
Thursday April 9, 2015 | 2 & 8:00 p.m.
Tickets: $39.00
Cirque Ziva
Tuesday April 21, 2015 | 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 22, 2015 | 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $49.00
Hamilton All Star Jazz Band
Tuesday May 12, 2015 | 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $38.00
Salute to Brant
Business Event
New Members
Hampton Inn & Suites
Integrity Legal Solutions
Celebrating their 5th Anniversary
The annual Salute to Brant Business event is scheduled to
take place on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 5:00pm 8:00pm at the Burford Agricultural Hall.
This is a free event designed to celebrate our local
enterprise and give the opportunity to network with other
business owners, County Council members as well as staff.
Developed in collaboration with the Brant Economic
Development Advisory Committee, this event will include
speeches from local dignitaries, awards honouring local
business, great food and plenty of networking.
An RSVP is requested by either calling 519-442-6324 or
by emailing [email protected] . Furthermore, you can check
out the Salute to Brant Business section of the County of
Brant’s Economic Development website and register there.
Integrity Legal Solutions is the only full time
Paralegal business in Brantford. We are also the
only “one stop legal shop” in Brantford. Our
services include: Traffic Offences, Small Claims,
ODSP/OW appeals, and Landlord/Tenant issues.
To find out more about what we do, visit our
website at www.integritylegal.ca .
The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Brantford is thrilled to have
celebrated its 5th Anniversary this past September. They marked
the anniversary with an open house celebration to thank the local
community who has supported them and contributed to their
success. They look forward to many more years of welcoming guests
to our area! The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Brantford is also
pleased to welcome Kieran Wells to their team as Sales & Marketing
Manager. She will be working along with Jakki Protani to continue to
build on the success of the hotel to date. Welcome Kieran!
LJS & Associates Consulting Inc.
LJS &Associates Consulting Inc. has been providing
a diverse range of consulting services to individuals
and organizations in Brantford and beyond
since 2000. Services include strategic planning
business coaching and management development,
accounting, teambuilding, and career transition
coaching. LJS engages in primary research in
areas that have a high impact on organizations
and has facilitated training extensively in the
area of managing intergenerational workplaces,
emotional intelligence, employee health and safety,
strategic planning, team building and excellence in
communication.www.ljs.ca
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Leigha Oakes, Paris
Chamber President,
presents Sarah
Wei, Paris Chamber
Summer Student,
some flowers in
appreciation for
all her hard work
during this past
summer. We wish Sarah all the best in
her continued studies at the University
of Toronto. Thank you Sarah!
The 6th Annual Joint Chamber
Trade Show was recently held at
the Best Western Plus Brant Park
Inn. More than 50 local businesses
were showcased in the trade show
which is presented jointly by the
Chamber of Commerce BrantfordBrant and the Paris and District
Chamber of Commerce.
The two Chambers have
partnered for six years now
to profile and promote local
Chamber of Commerce
Brantford-Brant
business. A wide range of business
sectors participated making it
an interesting and informative
event. This free to attend event
provides an excellent opportunity
for business people to network and
make connections.
We look forward to continuing
our partnership with the Brantford
Chamber and thank everyone who
attended and participated in this
worthwhile annual event.
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PARIS LIONS “COMMUNITY
MIRACLES” PROJECT
Our community Lions Park began in
1931. Over the last 83 years the park
has seen a number of rejuvenations
or upgrades. In 2009 the Paris Lions’
“Community Miracles” project started
a massive revitalization of the park to
keep it fresh, vibrant and meaningful to
the people in our community.
Our most recent activity is the
removal of the obsolete 47 year
old Walter Williams band shell and
replacing it with a slightly smaller wheel
chair accessible amphitheater with
detached and independent washroom
facilities. Our goal is to have it up
and running by June 2015. Other
completed updates to the park include
new playground equipment, new pool
and splash pad, wheelchair accessible
foot bridge, static exercise equipment
and paved walkways. Future plans
include new baseball diamonds, wheel
chair accessible playground equipment,
paved parking and expanded walkways
and exercise equipment. Our goal is
to enhance the park and its value as a
“Destination Park” in our community.
If you have any questions or wish to
offer your support to the Community
Miracles Project, please contact Ken
Linington, [email protected],
519 442-2099 with your thoughts and
directions.