Welcome to the Scugog Chamber of Commerce

Together for Business

The Scugog Chamber of Commerce has reached out to the Candidates running in the upcoming election. We have asked them to participate in a televised event, where they can express their platform, and give their response to questions the Chamber feels are representative of our business community.

The event is airing today on Rogers TV, the Chamber’s YouTube channel, and is accessible from the Chamber website.

The Candidates that participated are:

Sarah Gabrielle Baron – Independent
Chris Cameron – New Democratic Party of Canada
Patricia Conlin – People’s Party of Canada
Jonathan Giancroce – Liberal Party of Canada

As Erin O’Toole – Conservative Party of Canada, could not be part of the event due to scheduling conflicts, a summary video was included. The Green Party of Canada did not have a Candidate.

To view the Candidates’ event, click the image below:

Voting Day is Monday, September 20, 2021.

Tony Janssen, Past Chair It is with the utmost gratitude and praise that the Scugog Chamber of Commerce recognizes the end of an era, with the resignation of our Past Chair, Tony Janssen. Tony has dedicated over a quarter century of selfless service, to the building of the Scugog Chamber and this community. We all live in a better place for his service. Tony, we thank not only you, but your family and business for lending you to us, and for your wise leadership and sound direction. You will be missed. Sincerely, The Scugog Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Executive Director 

Do you have what it takes to be the next leader of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce?

The Scugog Chamber of Commerce is committed to continue to provide the leadership and representation that enables us to be the voice of business across our whole community.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide strategic, innovative, creative and dynamic leadership to the Scugog Chamber of Commerce. You will be guided by the mission, objectives, principles and operational policies and direction set by the Board. You will be responsible for managing the daily activities and operations of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce including providing of services and support to our members, financial administration, liaison with external stakeholders and support to the Board of Directors.

As the Executive Director you possess a successful track record as a strategic communicator to effectively represent the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, connecting with members, community leaders and the community of Port Perry and Scugog at large. You are recognized as a politically astute and visionary leader who is accomplished working with boards, agencies, community groups, all levels of government and the media.

You will enjoy leading the team at the Scugog Chamber of Commerce office as well as organizing many exciting events in Port Perry through-out the year.

Required skill set and qualifications:

• excellent communication skills
• a post secondary degree/diploma in a related discipline
• practiced strong interpersonal, presentation and influencing skills
• a self starter with management experience in a business or related organization
• strong organizational capabilities including financial management
• must have vehicle to attend frequent meetings and events
• event management experience a plus

Qualified candidates, please submit your resume with covering letter via email to:  info@scugogchamber.ca

No phone calls please. We appreciate your interest in the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, however, only those that are selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

OUR 8th ANNUAL BEST BALL “FORE” BUSINESS GOLF TOURNAMENT AT SUNNYBRAE

THANK YOU

The Chamber would like to give a huge thank you to all of the Scugog Chamber Members, friends of Members, Hole Sponsors, Raffle Donators, Volunteers, Board Members, and Sunnybrae Golf Club, for making our 8th Annual Best Ball “Fore” Business Golf Tournament on August 20th, a wonderful event.

Please click here to see some of the great shots, taken by Shannon Roberts.

Mark Berney, Fire Chief, Director of Fire and Emergency Services – Update – Now on YouTube

The pandemic has caused businesses to right size, downsize and expand. This means the fire and emergency prevention processes may also have changed. In this episode, Jonathan van Bilsen interviews Chief Mark Berney and discusses how you can make your place of business safe.

For those of you that missed the live event, click on the image above to view it on the Chamber’s YouTube channel.  This event will also be shown on Rogers TV, starting the week of September 10, 2021 (check for local listings).

Check Out Our Other YouTube Programs

Infection Protection and Control Support for Local Businesses, from Medical Associates of Port Perry.  Click here for more information.

COVID-19 Quick Update Guide

COVID-19 Preparedness – Scugog Chamber Office

The Scugog Chamber of Commerce (SCC) is taking proactive actions to help keep our communities safe. The SCC is implementing social distancing measures through a combination of limited hours as needed (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

We will continue to provide you with information and updates via email, website and social media.

If you have any business updates, be sure to tag us in on your social media sites. @scugogchamber / #scugogchamber

We are working with our members and local businesses, assisting to get our community back up and running as best and as quickly as possible.

Did you want to be on our email list to get up-to-date information as it happens?  

Email us your name, business and email address to info@scugogchamber.ca

Where possible please ensure to support your local members and businesses. It is vitally important.

PPE Equipment Supplies

Port Perry Suppliers 

Canplex Profiles

NEW – Children Specific Sized Faceshields Nitrile based elastic strap adjustable to fit all sizes (does not grab hair) and are hinged to pivot up as needed.

Face Shields that lift up!  Two Styles:  Over The Head   OR Fits over a hard helmet.

AAMI LEVEL 1 & 2 REUSABLE ISOLATION GOWNS – Locally manufactured in Port Perry, Ontario

Level 1 Isolation Gowns – $35.00/tax

Level 2 Isolation Gowns – $38.50/tax

For information and pricing, contact Port Perry Excellence, Carol Ann Sheahan at (905) 985-8865 or email at carol@sunnybraegolfclub.com

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PP Print 201 North Street Port Perry ON (905)-985-9755 Please call ahead so they can get your order ready for pick-up. Debit OR Credit Cards accepted. “Together for Business”

	NEW!      Signworks Hello Fellow Chamber Members: We are now producing social measures re-opening signage. Please see attached samples. Decals and graphics suitable for various business purposes as well as vehicles and work locations. As a way of expressing gratitude to our local Frontline Heroes we are offering FREE Frontline Hero decals for donations. 100% of all proceeds will purchase lunches for our courageous gals n guys! Best wishes always, keep yer stick on the ice Fred Haines | 905 985 0802 | Signworkscanada.com

TripleP Promotions here to help businesses in any way we can! Kera Phoenix TripleP Promotions www.triplep.ca | 416-301-1485

The Durham Task Force has  pulled together a list of

PPE Suppliers in Durham

https://www.investdurham.ca/covidresponse/business-support/safety-and-ppe/#safety  

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Ontario Government

FULL TABLE OF DETAILS FOR MOST SECTORS

This is a very long list so please drill down to find your business sector

Each sector has a link to details

Health and Safety Association Guidance Documents for Workplaces During the COVID-19 Outbreak

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Reopening Ontario after COVID-19

Learn how we’re planning to reopen businesses, services and public spaces.

COMPLETE Details

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Programs to Help Businesses

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses The program will lower rent by 75% for small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19

Access to Credit and other Programs 

Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) The program will provide interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits whose revenues have been temporarily reduced and to help cover operating costs.

CEWS – Emergency Wage Subsidy – HOW TO

This program has recently changed.  Click here to receive up-to-date information.

Ontario Government 

https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/list-of-essential-workplaces.html

Current Store & Business Hours In Scugog

Please check with your favourite stores to see how they are helping you to safely shop! 

Click here for more information.

Locally – Township of Scugog

REGION OF DURHAM 

For Community of Durham Residents

Even though our offices are closed to ‘in person’ meetings, we are still providing employment services in Scugog, Brock, and Uxbridge and would be happy to support businesses in the community however we can.

Staff continue to interact with job seekers and businesses through phone, email, texting and video conferencing. We can support businesses in finding suitable staff to fulfill vacancies as the need arises through our free job posting service.

Our Provincially funded program is also available to help offset the cost of training a new staff member with the Job Matching and Placement Incentive. This is a dollar figure reimbursed to employers for a potential of 4-8 weeks, while new staff transition through the training period. If you are receiving resumes and would like to know if you are eligible for any funding please contact us.

There is also support through the Canada Ontario Job Grant, for those businesses that would like to investigate training for staff. This means that eligible businesses could receive direct financial support for purchasing training for their staff and be reimbursed for up to 83% of the cost of a course.

If you have any questions please give me a call or send an email. Stay healthy,

Danielle

289-685-0460

danielle.donnelly@durhamcollege.ca

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