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Voice of
BUSINESS
GREATER CHARLOTTETOWN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINTER 2017
THE
MEMBERSHIP BELONG TO WIN!
I•S•S•U•E
IT PAYS TO BELONG
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
BY MARCH 15TH FOR
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
2016-17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE
EXECUTIVE
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 4
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S UPDATE 4
2017 EVENT LISTING 5
Pam Williams Rory Francis Jennifer Evans
President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President
COX & PALMER PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND OCEAN 100 / HOT 105.5 CHAMBER NEWS 8
BIO ALLIANCE
NEW MEMBERS 10
MEMBERSHIP ISSUE 12
It Pays to Belong!
Blair Corkum Wendy Drake Penny Walsh
Vice President Finance Past President McGuire
BLAIR CORKUM FINANCIAL
PLANNING INC.
MRSB CONSULTING Executive Director BELONG TO WIN! 24
GROUP GCACC
B OAR D o f DI R ECTO R S ISLAND ADVANCE UPDATE 25
EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNERS 26
PEI CONNECTORS UPDATE 27
Nazmi Lawen Adam Runge Steven Loggie Darcy MacNeill
COLES ASSOCIATES INVESCO ENTERPRISE MARITIME ELECTRIC EARTHFORM CORP.
LTD. SERVICES COMPANY LTD.
B2B EXPO RECAP 28
NOVEMBER MIXER 31
MEMBER NEWS 32
Aaron Stavert Dawn Binns Jeff Murphy Matthew McMillan
OPEN PRACTICE INSIGHT BRAND & MURPHY’S MACPHERSON ROCHE
MARKETING STUDIO PHARMACIES SMITH & ASSOCIATES
JA NEWS / BENEFIT FACTS 34
Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 67, 134 Kent St. Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K2 Communications Committee Magazine Contributors:
Ph: (902) 628-2000 Fax: (902) 368-3570
E-mail: chamber@charlottetownchamber.com Chair: Wendy Drake, MRSB
Carol Horne, Confederation Centre of the Arts
Rose Fitzpatrick, PEI BioAlliance
www.charlottetownchamber.com @GCACCbuzz CharlottetownChamber Michael Wasnidge, Upstreet Craft Brewery
Brett Poirier, Island Storm Basketball
Publisher: Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce Megan McMillan, Hotel on Pownal
Design: Results Marketing & Advertising Staff: Penny Walsh McGuire, GCACC, Sheryl MacAulay, GCACC
Printing: KKP Design & Print Centre Madelyn Deveau, GCACC, Lori Mayne, Guest Contributor
Chamber Voice of Business magazine makes no warranties of any kind, written or implied, regarding the contents of this magazine and expressly disclaims any warranty regarding
the accuracy or reliability of information contained herein. The views contained in this magazine are those of the writers and advertisers; they do not necessarily reflect the views of
the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce.
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President’s Message
As we kick off 2017, the Chamber will be • Did you know all members can access cost savings
launching its annual membership cam- through the Save with Esso Gas Card Program, UPS,
paign. We recognize that our member- Grand & Toy, and others and can also access the Canadian
ship base is crucial to allow us to fulfill Chamber Group Health Plan?
our mandate of fostering a vibrant busi-
ness community. We also recognize that • Did you know that you can contact the Chamber with con-
although our members have different rea- cerns about the business community or share some excit-
sons for joining the Chamber, in the end, we all come together ing news about your business for our web, print and social
to create and belong to an organization that is a collective voice media platforms?
for the business community, offers network-building events,
provides cost-saving benefits and services, and celebrates the • Did you know the Chamber offers valuable education ses-
success of our membership. sions for free or at a reduced cost?
During this year’s campaign, we recognize all members — • Did you know you can offer promotions to other chamber
whether they are new to the Chamber or have been loyal sup- members through our “Member to Member” program?
porters of many years. We want to encourage new members to
join so they can experience the sense of belonging and commu- If you want more details around membership, I invite you to
nity that membership creates. In particular, we hope to build on contact me or any of the staff at the Chamber.
our future by growing our student membership with UPEI and
Holland College. We also encourage our loyal members to do a Spoiler Alert — Soon our list of membership benefits will expand
refresh on why they belong and consider how they can get more to include Business After Hour socials! Stay tuned for details.
out of their membership.
• Did you know as a new member you get significant name
recognition with print, radio and the Chamber’s social
media? Pam Williams, President
president@charlottetownchamber.com
Executive Director’s Update
Happy New Year! We’re pleased to pres- The year 2017 promises to be an exciting one, as we reflect on
ent the membership issue and a new and move into the final year of the Greater Charlottetown Area
look for the Chamber magazine now titled Chamber of Commerce’s 2014-2017 Strategic Plan focused on
“The Voice of Business”. The first issue Fostering a Vibrant Business Community. We encourage our
of 2017, and unsurprisingly, one of our members to complete our annual survey (issued in December)
favourite issues to put together features which helps form these strategic priorities, but know that we
ten member businesses that have made welcome feedback from our members year round.
the Chamber part of their business plan for ten years or more.
Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber as mem-
With the launch of the 2017 membership campaign, we’re bers, volunteers, sponsors and partners. As Canada marks its
excited to launch our “Belong to Win!” program. Members who 150th anniversary, we look forward to working with you to make
renew their membership by March 15th will be entered for their 2017 a great year for business in PEI.
chance to win ten weeks of prizes valued at over $10,000.
A huge thank you to our prize partners featured on page 24.
Prize draws start the week of January 16th so don't forget to
renew early for more chances to win!
Penny Walsh McGuire, Executive Director
pwmcguire@charlottetownchamber.com
4 T h e V o i c e o f B u s i n e s s WINTER 2017
2017
EVENT Listing
LUNCH AND LEARN
Best practices for collections
of accounts receivables
Presented by Krista Walsh
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Noon – 1:00 PM
Location: GCACC Boardroom
JANUARY CORPORATE CURLING BONSPIEL
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Friday, February 17, 2017
Thursday, January 19, 2017 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Charlottetown Curling Complex
Host & Location: Hop Yard Sponsored by Olde Dublin Pub
Sponsored by MRSB Group
FEBRUARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING &
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Date TBC
Thursday, February 23, 2017
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Delta Prince Edward Hotel
Host & Location: Rodd Charlottetown
Sponsored by MRSB Group
12TH ANNUAL BIZ 2 BIZ EXPO
MARCH Thursday, October 19, 2017
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, March 16, 2017 Location: Eastlink Centre
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Host & Location: The Pourhouse
Sponsored by MRSB Group 2017 PRESIDENT’S
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
APRIL Wednesday, November 15, 2017
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Location: Delta Prince Edward Hotel
Thursday, April 20, 2017
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Host: The Confederation Centre of the Arts
Location: The Mack
2017 PRESIDENT’S
Sponsored by MRSB Group HOLIDAY RECEPTION
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Confederation Centre of the Arts
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU!
G E T T O K N O W T H E G R E AT E R C H A R LO T T E T O W N A R E A C H A M B E R
OF COMMERCE 2016-17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Matt McMillan Darcy MacNeill
Matt McMillan is a senior manager with Darcy MacNeill founded Earthform out
the firm of MacPherson Roche Smith. of his backyard a few years after grad-
He graduated from St. Francis Xavier uating from UPEI Business. What start-
University with a Bachelor of Business ed out as a lawn-leveling and seeding
Degree and a major in Accounting in business has quickly evolved into a
2008 and received his Chartered Accountant desig- backyard transformation business. His clients have
nation in 2011. He began his career at MacPherson been able to experience such things as basic walkways
Roche Smith in 2008 and has provided accounting, and gardens to fire features, outdoor kitchens and
auditing, taxation, advisory and managerial services spas. Recently, the business has added pool-building
to both owner-managed and non-profit organizations. to complete the “outdoor experience.”
Matt is actively involved in the community, having Earthform and its garden centre are located in Stratford,
coached local sports teams. He is also a volunteer where the company’s dedicated team is based and
committee member of the CBDC Urban Seed Capital constantly innovating, training and finding better meth-
Program. Matt is an avid fly fisherman and golfer. ods to serve clients. Darcy lives in Charlottetown with
He resides in Charlottetown with his wife, Stephanie his wife, Jill, and three boys.
MacDonald.
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CHAMBER NEWS
CHAMBER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM CHAMBER ANNOUNCES STUDENT
RE-LAUNCHED! ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
SPONSORED BY AIR CANADA
The popular Chamber Ambassador Program has been
re-launched! The Ambassador Program, sponsored by The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
Blair Corkum Financial Planning, is designed to assist new has launched a new Student Entrepreneurship Award
Chamber members by encouraging their active participa- as part of its efforts to celebrate and support entrepre-
tion in Chamber activities. Our ambassadors initiate intro- neurship in the province. This one-time $1,000 award is
ductions and facilitate networking for new and potential sponsored by Air Canada and will be presented to a post-
members to enhance their business opportunities. secondary student who both resides on the Island during
the academic year and operates a business here.
The award reflects the Chamber’s commitment to spark
economic growth in P.E.I. by promoting and supporting
entrepreneurship through the Island Advance initiative. In
line with this commitment, the Student Entrepreneurship
Award winner will also receive mentorship support from
Back Row, from left, Kerry Anne MacDougall, Mike Thomas, Matthew Crockett
and Ashlee London. Front Row, from left, Kay Doherty, Wendy MacIntyre, Peter the business community and a one-year complimentary
Mullins, Julia Cui, Jodi Nutbrown and Li Yuan Ma.
membership from the Chamber.
WELCOME, MADELYN!
Madelyn joined our team in October as the
marketing and communications coordina-
tor with Island Advance. Madelyn recently
graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a
Bachelor’s in Public Relations, accompanied by three co-
operative work terms. She is excited to contribute to the
Chamber and Island Advance by implementing communi-
cations and social media strategies, assisting in content
development, and coordinating events. Get in touch with
Madelyn at mdeveau@charlottetownchamber.com to dis-
cuss upcoming projects or events — she is always looking
Kim Reddin, Centum Mortgage Partners Inc, was the winner of two economy
for the next good news story to share! class, round-trip tickets from Air Canada at the President’s Excellence Awards
on November 2, 2016. All proceeds from the draw of the Air Canada tickets go
WELCOME, SHERYL! to the Chamber’s new Student Entrepreneur Award. Presenting tickets are Susan
Grant with Air Canada and Chamber President, Pam Williams.
Sheryl joins the Chamber team with a unique
background in policy, communications and CHAMBER SUBMITS LETTER ON NEW
public outreach. Her love of working with MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT
others is what drives her “members-first” approach in
her role as policy and communications manager. She In late October, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber
recently completed her Masters in Leadership from Acadia submitted a letter to PEI’s Department of Communities,
University and enjoys staying active in the community Land and Environment as part of that department’s
through various volunteer roles. If you want to share your Municipal Government Act consultation. In the letter, the
thoughts on policy issues related to your business, please Chamber acknowledged the new Municipal Government
don’t hesitate to reach out to Sheryl — she loves discussing Act contains many elements which will positively impact
current events and how they impact Chamber members. interactions between the Provincial Government and
municipalities.
8 T h e V o i c e o f B u s i n e s s WINTER 2017
CHAMBER NEWS
The Chamber also recognized changes which will increase VOICE OF BUSINESS IN ACTION -
responsibility and accountability on the part of municipali- RECENT MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES
ties as a positive development. It acknowledged that due
to these changes, PEI municipalities will be faced with OCTOBER
financial implications. As a result, it was re-iterated that
issues associated with the current Provincial-Municipal • Executive Director, Penny Walsh McGuire spoke as a wit-
funding agreement must be resolved. The Chamber ness to the House of Commons Standing Committee on
offered three guiding principles to which municipal fund- Finance as part of the federal government’s 2017 pre-
ing should be based on: budget consultations. Recommendations were raised
around: entrepreneur development; immigration and
1. Funding should realistically reflect expenditure needs skills development; federal support for the Charlottetown
and service demand; Airport; and financial and physical infrastructure for proj-
ects that support innovation and commercialization.
2. Funding should be formula-driven to provide the degree
of certainty required for multi-year planning; and • Executive Director, Penny Walsh McGuire spoke as a
witness to the Standing Committee on Government
3. Larger municipalities should be required to adopt pro- Operations & Estimates
vincial standards of performance measurement. on the future of Canada
Post.
CHAMBER RESPONDS TO PROPOSED
CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION NOVEMBER
STRATEGY
• GCACC submitted a let-
In November, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber ter to the Province of
submitted a response to the provincial government’s pro- PEI’s Department of
posed Climate Change Mitigation Strategy. In its response, Communities, Land and
the Chamber recommended that the provincial govern- Environment in response
ment: to Recommendations
for the Development of
- Conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis a 2016 Climate Change
of proposed actions; Mitigation Strategy.
- Focus first on energy efficiency as the least expensive DECEMBER Penny Walsh McGuire, GCACC Executive
way to reduce emissions; Director, MP Wayne Easter, Chair of the
Standing Committee on Finance, and Ron
• The Chamber released Keefe, Duffy BioScience Fund/ Island
- Practice caution by not developing an abundance of a statement welcoming
Advance Advisory Board Chair.
small programs which have the potential to create an the latest PISA results
increased administrative burden, with limited gains in that show improved educational outcomes for Island
emissions reductions; students in the areas of math, reading and science. In
the statement, the Chamber reaffirmed its position that
- Not endorse the creation of an independent efficiency
excellence in education is a key pillar in building a strong
utility, given that many of the technologies and adminis-
Island economy, robust workforce, and fostering the
trative capacities may already exist within government.
development of youth entrepreneurship.
The response also addressed the inevitability of carbon
• Chamber Board Members met with the Provincial
pricing. It suggested that a carbon tax would be best for
Education Minister, Doug Currie to discuss the lat-
Prince Edward Island and its overall economic prosperity,
est PISA results and educational priorities for the PEI
provided funds collected through such a tax offset busi-
Department of Education and Early Learning.
ness and personal taxes. Such recommendations would
result in a hybrid system that offsets some personal and
business tax and also introduces a select few proven,
cost-effective government mitigation programs.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
DR. EDMOND GHIABI, PERIODONTIST ITANG TRADING INC. TOTAL GREEN EAST
Contact: Dr. Edmond Ghiabi Contact: Hui Tang Contact: Venessa Backman
Tel: (902) 894-5100 Tel: (902) 388-8306 Tel: (902) 326-9059
Email: edmondghiabi@gmail.com Email: stonetang@139.com Email: venessa@totalgreeneast.ca
Website: www.peiperiodontist.ca Facebook: ITANG Chinese Doll Website: www.totalgreeneast.ca
Dr. Edmond Ghiabi Periodontist is a specialty dental prac- iTang Trading Inc., as the only authorized general agent Total Green East – Eastern Canada’s leading distributor
tice in Charlottetown, specializing in treating diseases of of Beijing Tang Ren Fang Culture Development Co., Ltd. of all-natural, effective and safe cleaning and disinfecting
the gums and the supporting structures of the teeth. A fun- in Canada, mainly focuses on propagating and selling the formulas. Our revolutionary Naturama products are 100
damental component of a healthy dentition, healthy gums Chinese doll “Tangwawa” and related cultural products, percent plant-based, fully biodegradable, safe for people,
will help increase the longevity of natural teeth. Using state which is a kind of traditional silk handicraft designed by a pets and the planet. We offer household cleaners, indus-
of the art technology, we offer our patients long term and China intangible cultural heritage technique called “Beijing trial degreasers, specialty marine/RV cleaning products
clinically proven dental care in a compassionate and caring Juanren”. We will also use this Chinese dolls as a medium and more! Naturama’s formulas are safe for direct release
manner. We take our patients’ dental health seriously. to introduce the Chinese culture, promote more cultural into waterways, non-flammable, non-caustic and hypo-
convergence and advance the communication between allergenic. Naturama is approved by the Environmental
cultures. Protection Agency (EPA) and recognized worldwide for its
purity, quality and exceptional cleaning power.
KIRIN HOLIDAYS INC.
Contact: Stephen He
Tel: (902) 330-0510 GREAT ORIENT CANADA LTD/DENISE’S
Email: stephenhe@kirinholidayspei.ca
http: www.kirinholidayspei.ca JEWELLERY WELLVOO TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Contact: Chenchen Xu Contact: Hawkins Wang
Tel: (902) 388-7275 Tel: (902) 330-6886
Kirin Holidays Inc. was established in June 2016. We under- Email: service@wellvoo.ca
Email: accxu1102@gmail.com
stand that each customer has unique inquiries, objectives Website: www.denisejewellery.ca Website: www.wellvoo.ca
and expectations for travel plans. What we do is provide the
most suitable customized tour route to satisfy their needs. We focus on jewellery made of freshwater cultured pearls We import innovative new designs manufactured in
We specialize in customized tours in PEI and other eastern which are farmed and created using freshwater mussels. Shenzhen China, making these high quality products avail-
Canadian provinces. Our areas of expertise include pro- China is the largest exporter of freshwater cultured pearls able in North America. Because we have direct contact with
grams to suit individual needs, small group tours, cruises, worldwide. We have reliable and excellent suppliers in manufacturers we are able to offer unique products that
photographic travel, road trips, packages and business China to supply high quality, unique designed but affordable might otherwise be unavailable, and are able to offer great
receptions. freshwater pearls. Our products can be worn by ladies in all pricing. We offer reasonably priced consumer electronics
ages and in their everyday life, and can witness the precious such as, computer and smart phone accessories, Bluetooth
moments in life as well. speakers, headsets, and power banks. Enjoy life, Enjoy
Wellvoo.
REMOTE VISION
Contact: Laird Ferguson, President
Tel: (902) 218-5973
Email: LFerguson@remotevision.ca
AVEC MAMAN STUDIOS
Website: www.remotevision.ca
Contact: Melanie Morin STONE BRIDGE GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC.
Tel: (902) 314-3679 Contact: Jianhoug Yoo
Email: avecmamanstudio@gmail.com Tel: (902) 367-5210
Remote Vision provides an aerial inspection and mapping Website: www.avecmamanstudio.com Email: Stonebridgeintinc@hotmail.com
service to infrastructure owners. We collect aerial images Website: www.stonebridgegroupint.com
with a drone and through our partnership with the University Avec maman Studio is a unique and creative photography
of New Brunswick those images are delivered on a user- studio where YOU can be the photographer. Each room Stone Bridge is located in Charlottetown, specializing in
friendly, web-based delivery platform so users can easily offers a variety of sets and backdrops suitable for children, working/safety gloves. With cooperation of manufacturing
complete their visual inspection. We can also generate 2D families, and professionals. You can also enjoy the profes- partners in China, we are able to offer large variety of work-
and 3D models from the aerial images to provide quick sional services of our talented photographer Hayeon Baek. ing/ safety gloves from general daily usage to cut-resistant,
spatial data. Our goal is help infrastructure owners manage Inquire about our headshot sessions for corporate groups, water-proof and chemical-resistant. We also provide cus-
their assets efficiently. or bring your family in for memorable family photos. tom orders, with special needs, upon request.
New Members' Program Media Partners
10 T h e V o i c e o f B u s i n e s s WINTER 2017WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
GLOBAL SHOW LOGISTICS INC. THE HOPYARD NORTON ARTS
Contact: Michael Ling Contact: Brett Hogan Contact: Robert Norton
Tel: 902 676-2421 Tel: (902) 367-2599 Tel: (902) 978-1738
Email: mling@blplogistics.ca Email: hopyardbar@gmail.com Email: nortonarts@ymail.com
Website: www.blplogistics.ca Website: www.nortonarts.org
HopYard Beer Bar, Beer Food Vinyl. Try a different type
Global Show Logistics Inc. provides shipping and cus- of dining experience on Prince Edward Island. HopYard From prevention to escalation and resolution, Norton Arts
toms logistic services to event and exhibition organizers, features 10 craft beer taps that are constantly rotating. An provides a practical and comprehensive approach to man-
associations, stand builders and exhibitors for tradeshows amazing food menu that changes every two weeks focusing aging conflict. We cover all aspects of conflict from verbal
and conference around the world. Organizes shipments via on shareable dishes. And the best part... our music system to physical and are P.E.I's #1 source for self-defence educa-
ocean, air and truck to and from any point on the planet to is an old school record player. Be your own DJ and pick from tion. We provide tailored programs to suit your needs. So,
tradeshows and events including all documentation and our 600+ record collection. from individuals to families, schools to workplace environ-
customs clearance procedures no matter where your mate- ments, we have we covered. Norton Arts is a mobile-based
rial needs to be. company that serves all of P.E.I.
BERNARD MACPHEE HEALTH
AND SAFETY SERVICES
PEI JIAWAN TECHNOLOGY INC. Bernard MacPhee Health And Safety Services EVERYA LTD.
Contact: Qi Yao Contact: Bernard MacPhee Contact: Gary Liu
Tel: 1-902-316-0872 Tel: (902) 314-9339 Tel: (902) 388-6629
Email: yao.qi@jiawan.ca Email: berniemacphee1@gmail.com Email: gary@everya.ca
Website: www.jiawan.ca Website: www.bmhass.com Website: www.everya.ca
PEI Jiawan Technology Inc. is a professional technology With over 28 years of experience in Occupational Health and Everya Ltd. is a company providing products, services and
supporter for your business. We specialize in services such Safety, our goal is to educate employers and employees in integrated solutions for customers and clients in marine
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your business at a higher level and have your own website, help you in the development of your Occupational Health companies in mainland China and seeking more coopera-
don’t hesitate to contact us at any time. It’s our pleasure to and Safety (OHS) programs, Hazard Identification and Risk tion with enterprises in Northern American countries.
take your business online！. Assessment in the work place. We are a mobile business
that delivers consulting in OHS, training and safety products
right to your door across Prince Edward Island.
LIPAX
GIGIGU EZFAMILY TECHNOLOGY & TRADE LTD. Contact: Geoffrey Xie
Contact: Ally Guo Tel: (902) 213-2498
Tel: (902) 394 3852 Email: gxie1027@gmail.com
Email: glory_allyguo@163.com guo_al@msn.com
STRATFORD SELF STORAGE LTD Website: www.lipax.ca
Contact: M. Ghandar
Website: www.gigigu.com
Tel: (902) 629-1551
Lipax focuses on lithium-ion battery systems, development,
Email: admin@stratfordselfstorage.ca
Gigigu.com is an e-commerce platform, with goals to help Website: www.stratfordselfstorage.ca
design, manufacture and service. We offer excellent safety,
newcomers to settle in PEI with professional experience reliability, high performance, long life battery systems and
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nership with PEI Chinese Association & PEI Newcomers the most respected and recommended storage companies large-scale energy storage systems, marine back up power
Association, with large office space for hosting events, with over a decade of experience in residential and business systems, portable appliances, gardening tools and more.
GIGIGU is aiming to serve as not only an online platform storage. We have been helping families and companies like
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ince 1887, the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of
Commerce has been promoting a positive business cli-
mate and playing an instrumental role in the econom-
ic success and growth of the greater Charlottetown
area. Today, the Chamber still serves as the voice of business for
close to 1,000 businesses that belong to this supportive network.
It Pays to Belong!
In this issue, we’re pleased to feature 10 members who’ve made
the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce part of
their business plan for 10 years or more! From small businesses
to large-scale manufacturing, from franchises to non-profits,
our members share their stories of growth, challenges and suc-
cess and how they make the most of belonging to the Chamber.
A special thanks to these long-standing members and the many
others who support the Chamber and the business community
year round!
12 T h e V o i c e o f B u s i n e s s WINTER 2017CHARLOTTETOWN METAL
PRODUCTS STEVE KELLEY
Written by Carol Horne,
GCACC Communications Committee
Some things never change. When Charlottetown Metal
Products (CMP) opened its doors in the 1950s, their basic
business philosophy was to provide the food-processing
industry with innovative stainless steel equipment and unsur-
passed quality and service. That same business model con-
tinues to propel growth at CMP.
Since then, however, the business has undergone a huge
expansion in terms of scale and scope. In the last eight
years alone, CMP has tripled in size, and its 90 employees
now provide custom food-processing equipment to a vast
international market, including far-flung countries like China,
India, Australia, Chile and Argentina. The company still serves
regional food-processing giants such as Cavendish Farms
and McCain Foods, and fully 95 percent of the output is
exported to clients outside of Atlantic Canada.
"Being a Chamber member allows
us to play a role in the community."
Company president Steve Kelley points out that sometimes
success is predicated on a challenge: “With the collapse of
the ground fishery in the 1990s, CMP was forced to diversify,
moving into the manufacture of shellfish-processing equip-
ment and then potato processing, and later fruit, pork, beef
and poultry. That successful transition depended on a clear
vision and direction, but the key was — and continues to be
— our talented team of design engineers and a workforce
committed to high quality.”
CMP has been a member of the Greater Charlottetown Area
Chamber of Commerce since 2002. “Being a Chamber mem-
ber allows us to play a role in the community,” says Kelley.
“Plus we can take advantage of member benefits such as the
provision of international trade documentation services and
networking opportunities.”
“To be successful an entrepreneur must take the long-term
view,” says Kelley. “A commitment to developing and main-
taining a talented workforce has allowed us to continue the
innovation, quality and level of service that keeps CMP at the
forefront of our industry.”
13BROWN’S
VOLKSWAGEN
TAMMY ROACH
Written by Lori Mayne
GCACC Guest Contributor
After Tammy Roach became general manager of Brown’s
Volkswagen, she added snow pants and mukluks to her
wardrobe.
That’s because clearing snow from 200 vehicles poses one
of the biggest challenges for a car dealership in winter.
“I wouldn’t ask my staff to do what I wouldn’t do,” Roach
explains.
With the whole team involved, snow-clearing can become
teambuilding. Staff sometimes enjoys coffee or muffins — or
even a quick snowball fight — during the process.
“You have to make fun where you can,” Roach says. As the dealership continues to grow, Roach says Chamber
membership provides a number of benefits. She appreciates
Jamie Brown purchased the dealership 12 years ago; it now having an organization that seeks input on policies and lob-
has 29 staff and a satellite location in Kensington. bies for changes that help small business. “The Chamber is
that group of people backing you.”
“The Chamber is the group She says the Chamber also keeps the community well
of people backing you.”
informed about new businesses. “To grow the P.E.I. economy
we need to increase small business to employ more people
and give us the opportunity to buy on P.E.I.”
“We’re doing something right if we’re growing,” Roach says. What is her best business advice? When making decisions,
She suggests one of the company’s biggest highlights is she tries to consider the perspectives of her staff and cus-
yet to come: opening a new facility on Sherwood Road in tomers.
February. The impressive glass structure will more than
double the space to 24,000 square feet. “I always put myself in their shoes.”
14 T h e V o i c e o f B u s i n e s s WINTER 2017DOW’S MEN'S &
LADIES WEAR
JOE DOW Written by Brett Poirier,
GCACC Communications Committee
Longevity is something Joseph Dow prides his business on. Dow’s
Fashions has been a staple in PEI’s clothing industry for over 50
years. Known for its medium to high-end clothing and accessories,
the Dow`s Fashions has been around for decades with no signs of
slowing.
“We try to be unique and cutting edge with our inventory. I think
our customers expect that," said Dow. Joe credits many factors
to his business’ success, but one in particular is what the Greater
Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commence did for his industry
many years ago.
Over a decade ago the chamber lobbied the provincial government
to eliminate all provincial sales tax on clothing.
“They offer good resources to their
members, in my case, great resources.
I’m really happy to be a member.”
“It actually works," Dow stated, “The move even attracts off-Island
business. I have customers coming from all over the Maritimes
just to buy clothing.”
The PST, which at the time was 10 percent, made quite a difference
on a big purchase.
“People would buy big ticket items and automatically save 10 per
cent just by buying it on the Island versus another province. It was
great."
He credits that initiative to a major sales boost he sustained for
many years until the Island adopted the HST.
As a member with 10-years plus experience, Dow recommends
the Chamber for any new business trying to make it on the Island.
“They offer good resources to their members, in my case, great
resources. I’m really happy to be a member.”
15HENNESSEY CUTCLIFFE
CHARLOTTETOWN FUNERAL HOME
KEVIN GALLANT
Written by Madelyn Deveau,
GCACC Communications Committee
The Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home has been
known for its exceptional reputation in the funeral profession in
Prince Edward Island for over a century. The original Hennessey
Funeral Home was founded in the 1880s by a humble cabinet-
maker turned casket-maker. Eventually, the casket-making
business became so successful that he was able to expand into
an undertaking business, with the very first horse-drawn hearse
on the Island. Today, the funeral home, located in the beautiful
Owen-Aitken heritage building on Longworth Avenue, gets its
name from three previously independent funeral homes now
combined into one.
Today’s owner, Kevin Gallant, from Rustico, purchased the
Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home five years
ago. Gallant has 20 years of experience in the funeral services
business — experience that began at Moase Funeral Home in
Summerside in 1987. Over the years, Gallant has learned the
importance of being compassionate and understanding as a
businessperson, especially in his line of work.
“We take care of our families first,
and the business follows.”
“It’s a different type of business,” says Gallant. “We not only
provide our funeral services and facilities, but we also accom-
modate families and offer support for them during these dif-
ficult times.”
In addition to standard facilities services, the Hennessey
Cutcliffe Charlottetown Funeral Home delivers a post-funeral
support program for those who have lost loved ones. The
program is designed to help families cope with grief and move
forward in their lives. As a business owner who specializes in
providing support for others, Gallant appreciates the support he
receives from the Chamber and its members in the community.
Gallant upholds Hennessey Cutcliffe Charlottetown’s “Tradition
of Caring” with a simple philosophy: “We take care of our fami-
lies first, and the business follows.”
16COCOON ESTHETICS
MICHELLE VAIL Written by Mikey Wasnidge,
GCACC Communications Committee
Michelle Vail is perhaps a perfect example of a quiet success Years of experience and dedication to her customers has
story. Her business, The Cocoon Spa in Charlottetown has been earned Michelle a strong reputation in the industry and she has
operating for nearly 20 years and the best part: she still wakes no plans to slow down anytime soon. This past summer she
up every day excited to do what she loves! opened a seasonal location in Cavendish and has big plans for
the future.
Michelle broke into the world of esthetics early in her career and
quickly realized that the impact her work had on clients was "I love my profession and after 25 years I feel so blessed that
more than skin deep. I have my experiences to share with those around me. I am just
getting warmed up."
“Most people see esthetics as a superficial type of profession,
but for me it has always been about the change that happens
within,” says Michelle.
She works alongside her husband David, who is a registered
massage therapist and laser technician. The two of them have
been long-time Chamber members and have always appreci-
ated the networking opportunities that it creates.
“Back around the year 2000, Harvey MacKinnon walked through
my doors and taught my front desk girl how to sell him a prod-
uct and invited me to my first Chamber mixer. So I guess in
the beginning I joined because Harvey suggested it would be a
good idea, and he was right! I am still a Chamber member now
because of the people I have met and the opportunities it has
given me.”
“I am still a Chamber member
now because of the people
I have met and the opportunities
it has given me.”
17Written by Lori Mayne,
GCACC Guest Contributor
When Don Leary heads to work, he wants to spend the day in
the middle of a grocery aisle.
“I love being out on the floor and face-to-face with custom-
ers,” says the owner and operator of Leary’s Your Independent
Grocer. “In a small community, you get to know everybody.”
The grocery store has been located in the Cornwall Plaza since
1991. Leary began operating the store in 2003, buying it in 2005.
The business employs 35 staff and operates independently as a
franchise in the Loblaw’s chain.
LEARY'S – YOUR
INDEPENDENT GROCER
DON LEARY
Leary underlines the community focus of his business –
whether he’s serving his neighbours in the store or supporting “People notice the sticker on
local programs, such as the school breakfast program or town
events, outside his doors.
the door, and it gives them
a good feeling about who’s
“I see it as a responsibility for a business operator to give back
to the community when they can, and I think customers appre-
operating the business.”
ciate that.”
“It means a lot when a customer sees that you are committed
According to Leary, a successful entrepreneur needs dedication enough to your community to join the Chamber of Commerce,”
to both the business and its employees. he explains. “People notice that sticker on the door, and it gives
them a good feeling about who’s operating the business.”
“If I look after my staff, they’ll look after my customer.”
Leary says he also benefits from the Chamber’s advocacy work
He also says that Chamber membership adds to the commu- and its efforts to provide key business information.
nity focus of his business.
“You can tap into the collective wisdom of the membership.”
18 T h e V o i c e o f B u s i n e s s WINTER 2017THE ADVENTURE GROUP
ROXANNE CARTER-THOMPSON
Written by Lori Mayne,
GCACC Guest Contributor
Imagine climbing high in the trees with just a few ropes lin-
ing your path.
That might sound like an exciting or terrifying prospect. But
Roxanne Carter-Thompson knows it can change a life.
“Think about the times you have increased confidence in
yourself,” she explains. “It’s probably been because you have
taken a risk.”
Carter-Thompson is executive director of the Adventure
Group, a non-profit that uses adventure-based programs to
help people break negative cycles in their lives.
“Our learning is very much about taking people through
experiences that allow them an opportunity for self-discov-
ery.”
Take the ropes course. Climbing through the trees, a young
woman overcomes her fears and the challenges of the
climb, while learning to problem-solve and accept help
from others. In the process, she experiences the euphoria
of accomplishment and the confidence boost to tackle
obstacles in her own life.
“One Chamber member
In this way, The Adventure Group helps people address
the root causes of addiction, abuse, broken relationships,
reliance on financial assistance, or other issues. Carter- will help another
Thompson says the programming works because partici-
pants are encouraged to reflect on their lives and take posi-
Chamber member.”
tive steps for themselves.
“We challenge them — why can’t they reach their dreams?”
The Adventure Group will mark its 25th anniversary in 2017.
The non-profit operates with Carter-Thompson plus two
full-time and one part-time contract staff. The Chamber has
helped the organization boost its profile and gain valuable
support from the business community.
“If we said that we were a Chamber member, we felt
that established credibility in the community,” explains
Carter-Thompson. “One Chamber member will help another
Chamber member.”
19LIVE FOR TODAY
POOLS, SPAS AND
SAUNAS BERT WEIR
Written by Lori Mayne,
GCACC Guest Contributor
Bert Weir enjoys life in the moment — and he wants to help
customers do the same.
“Life is something that we take for granted,” says the entrepre-
neur. “Why wait for tomorrow, when you can live for today?”
That philosophy helps explain the genesis of Live for Today
Pools, Spas and Saunas.
“By far, the best investment
I ever made.”
Weir co-owns the Stratford company with his wife, Virginia. The
business started in their home garage in 2003. Now, it operates
from a storefront on Myrtle Street and employs three to 11
people, depending on the season.
Weir takes pride that the business helps people find a pool, hot
tub or sauna within their budget. “People work so hard that
they’re making their backyards their castle, their playground,”
he says.
He credits customer service for the success of his company,
which serves clients throughout the Maritimes. He emphasizes
that customers have a short season to use a pool, so he makes
it top priority to handle service calls quickly.
“If somebody is very happy with you, they will refer you,” he
says.
In Weir’s opinion, a successful entrepreneur needs to prepare
for some long days and learning. “What you put into it is what
you’re going to get out of it,” he says. “Work hard. Take risks.
And don’t be shy in asking for ideas.”
Joining the Chamber represented an important step in that
regard. Membership gave Weir the chance to network, gain
valuable information and bounce ideas off other entrepreneurs.
“By far, the best investment I ever made.”
20 T h e V o i c e o f B u s i n e s s WINTER 2017RE/MAX CHARLOTTETOWN
REALTY MARY JANE WEBSTER
Written by Megan McMillan,
GCACC Communications Committee
From working with at-risk youth to managing the family busi-
ness to real estate, Mary Jane Webster’s career hasn’t exactly
followed a straight path. One consistency along the way,
though, has been her desire to help others succeed, which is
what Webster most enjoys about her current role as owner/
broker at RE/MAX Charlottetown.
“Seeing a member of my team achieve their goal and knowing
it happened under this umbrella is incredibly rewarding. No one
here works for me. They are all entrepreneurs — I’m here to help
them grow their business.”
“It’s just so important to
engage with your peers.”
For the past 20 years, the RE/MAX office has been a part of
the Miracle Home Program, where a percentage of every sale
is donated to the Children’s Miracle Network. This is something
that has continued since Webster assumed ownership. Another
way Webster stays connected with the community is through
her Chamber membership.
“It’s just so important to engage with your peers,” Webster says.
“I think after more than 10 years with the Chamber, what I value
most about my membership is the opportunity it provides to
work on your business without being in your business.”
A self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, Webster has incredible
insight into what it takes to own and operate a business.
“You have to be the sort of person who’s always looking for the
next mountain to climb.”
Persistence also comes in handy, as Webster describes the
two-year journey of asking the previous owner to buy until they
were ready to sell her the business.
Looking back on this, Webster can’t help but laugh: “I guess
when it comes to entrepreneurship; a hint of crazy doesn’t hurt
either.”
21HEARTS AND FLOWERS ALAN PRESTON Written by Rose Fitzpatrick, GCACC Communications Committee With the Christmas season just past, Hearts and Flowers Inc., owners and operators, Alan and Janet Preston, were busy keep- ing pace with orders — not only for this special season, but for the happy and sad occasions of everyday life. “There are a lot of things about this business I’ve really enjoyed over the years, but it’s our customers mostly. They are the nic- est people in the world — kind and thoughtful, buying gifts for others,” says Alan Preston. “We benefit greatly from the reasonable health-care rates and insurance under our Chamber plan.” While the number of stores and employees has fluctuated over the past 30 years for the veteran Chamber of Commerce member, Hearts and Flowers now operates one store on Great George Street in downtown Charlottetown. Preston says quality product and personable staff providing great customer service make the difference in business. “In a small business, you need to be directly involved. You need to be accessible and conscientious, and you can express your- self through your business.” Preston says the market has changed since he began operat- ing the company’s three original stores (one at the then-Char- lottetown Mall, CP Hotel, and the current location in downtown Charlottetown), with online marketing being one of the most significant changes. “It’s terrific. Customers can see pictures of what they want online. We are more in control and independent with our web- site and direct marketing,” says Preston. Hearts and Flowers orders product from all over the world, but As a member for many years, Preston says the Chamber is buys as much local and Canadian product as possible. Preston the voice of his company and many other small family-run says the Chamber has been valuable in guiding them through businesses just like his. “We also benefit greatly from the rea- border issues and rules related to HST, and providing important sonable health-care rates and insurance under our Chamber contacts required for doing cross-border trade. plan,” he says. 22 T h e V o i c e o f B u s i n e s s WINTER 2017
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We would like to thank everyone who helped make the Advisory Board
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PEI Connectors Advisory
Clients who participated in three business development
Board Chair, bus tours of Prince and Kings counties visited more than
Shawn Murphy 40 businesses that were for sale or seeking investment.
Although each stop was brief, clients enjoyed meeting
In addition to one-on-one advisory with operators, learning about their businesses, and get-
services, PEI Connectors offers immi- ting behind-the-scenes access to their premises. They also
grant entrepreneurs and investors a enjoyed meeting the municipal government officials and
wide range of programming to help business community representatives who welcomed them
them learn about doing business on P.E.I., and integrate at lunchtime receptions in each region.
into the business community. In 2016, clients participated
in a diverse range of workshops and information sessions
designed to increase their familiarity with the local busi-
ness environment. These half-day sessions covered a va-
riety of topics, from marketing to
human resources, and introduced
them to the various business devel-
opment support services that are
available.
Clients also took part in six-on-six
meetings hosted by our program
sponsors. These sessions gave par-
WELCOME, ALI!
PEI Connectors announces the appointment of Ali Siadat as interim program officer
Ali is from Shiraz, Iran. Prior to immigrating to Canada, he organized inbound tours for international
visitors to Iran, opened and managed an educational institute specializing in various academic disci-
plines, and served as a business consultant. He also worked for the Iran Broadcasting Organization,
where he produced, wrote and hosted several regional and national TV series.
Since moving to P.E.I. five years ago, Ali has become an entrepreneur and an active community member. He was the co-
owner of Lady Saffron Persian Cuisine, which operated out of the Charlottetown Farmers’ Market, and since 2012, he has
worked as the event manager for the P.E.I. Persian Community. He is also a City of Charlottetown Newcomer Ambassador
and a volunteer with the P.E.I. Association for Newcomers to Canada. Ali holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from
Yazd University in Yazd, Iran.
Visit www.peiconnectors.ca to learn more about PEI Connectors.
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