The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce exists to support local business, to provide information and resources to residents and visitors in the community, and to create and maintain an environment for business success by providing value and support to its members.
Visit Us At:
132 Coleman Street,
Carleton Place,
Ontario, K7C 4M7
Phone: 613-257-1976
Email: manager@cpchamber.com
This location, in the old Carleton Place train station building, hosts the Carleton Place Visitor Information Centre, the Chamber's 100 Mile Gift Shop, the Arts Carleton Place Gallery as well as the Chamber and Arts Carleton Place offices.
Members - Use our logo on your business website to link visitors back to your Chamber of Commerce website. The more links - the more circulation - the more visibility - the more business - People Helping People!
What's New/Upcoming Chamber Events
The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce
Invites you to attend
Our January Mixer
At
St James Gate
111 Bridge St, Carleton Place
Monday, January 30th, 2012
5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Come out for an evening of networking & socializing with other Chamber Members! Bring your business cards and be prepared to meet people!
For more information or to register please call the Chamber office 613-257-1976 or email us: manager@cpchamber.com
There is no charge for this event. Hope to see you there!
Carleton Place Comedy Nite . . .
Come on out and have some laughs. Join us for a night of fun in support of the Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds from the night go to support the work we do to promote local business and the business community. Tickets are $25 and available now at the Information Centre, Gallery and Gift Shop, 132 Coleman St in the Old Train Station. Get a group of friends together or give as Christmas gifts to friends and family. Guaranteed to be a great time!
This Comedy Fundraiser Event will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Carleton Place Canoe Club, 179 John Street, Carleton Place. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 8:00 pm. This is a licensed event and all ticket holders must have proof of Age of Majority.
Order and pay for your tickets online today!
Hockeyville
As you have probably already heard Carleton Place is officially in the running to become Kraft Hockeyville and Yes, you heard it right - We're going for it!
Our goal is for Kraft to name Carleton Place "Hockeyville 2012!"
If We Succeed We Win:
- “Kraft Hockeyville 2012” title and trophy
- The opportunity to host an NHL® pre-season hockey game
- $100,000 to be used for upgrades to our Arena
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
STEP 1: Kraft's Site---------------------------
Please CLICK HERE and follow the step-by-step instructions for getting registered on Kraft's Hockeyville web page for Carleton Place.
STEP 2: Facebook---------------------------
(a) Become a fan of our official Facebook fan page by clicking HERE
(b) Join our Facebook group by clicking HERE
(c) Post all your photos, videos and stories about why we should win, showcasing our community spirit and love of the game on the Kraft Hockeyville Facebook page HERE. (this is the most important thing we can be doing)
STEP 3: Get on the List---------------------------
Sign up to our mailing list (see right sidebar) so we can keep you abreast of all the events and activities
STEP 4: Twitter---------------------------
If you're on Twitter, follow our page HERE
STEP 5: Share!---------------------------
Tell everybody to come here and do the same! (in person, by email and of course, over Facebook and Twitter!)
Want to join the organizing committee? We could sure use your help!: CLICK HERE!
Questions?: Email us at hockeyville@carletonplace.com
Have a great picture?
Send it to us at hockeyville@carletonplace.com and we'll add it to our home page banner and don't forget to post it on all your social media sites too (starting with Krafts's Facebook page)!
RECENTLY COMPLETED EVENTS:
A big thank you to all who attended our Annual Wine & Cheese on Thursday, December 8th at Buster's Bar & Grill. The food and service was great, as usual. Everyone who attended had a great evening.
Thanks to the businesses who generously donated door prizes for the event.
Breakfast with Santa/Gingerbread House Workshop
Thanks to everyone who came out to meet with Santa and enjoy Breakfast and our Gingerbread House workshop at OnStage At Ernie's. We still have some Gingerbread Houses available for sale at the Train Station. Pick up your Gingerbread House for only $9.99 and have your own Gingerbread Building Day.
Click here to view photos of the day. http://flickriver.com/photos/mopani/sets/72157628292179281/
The Accessibility Standards for Customer Service came into force on January 1, 2008. If you are a provider of goods or services and have one or more employees in Ontario you will be required to comply with this legislation by January 1, 2012.
At www.AccessON.ca/compliance you'll find information and resources to help you understand how to comply with the regulation. If you have any questions about this legislation or compliance please contact our office at 613-257-1976.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce held a breakfast meeting at Slackoni's, 35 Mill Street, sponsored by Accountapotamus. Mayor Wendy LeBlanc spoke at the meeting about new initiatives locally to encourage economic development and to inform us of what Council is doing to stimulate our local economy and encourage residents to shop locally. The attached is a copy of her speech.
ONGOING EVENTS:
Chamber Launches 52 things to See and Do in Carleton Place
There's so much to See and Do in Carleton Place, we filled a deck of 52 cards with suggestions for you. Find out what's in the cards for you. Get a deck at the Information Centre, Gallery & Gift Shop at 132 Coleman Street in the Old Train Station.
For more information call the Chamber Office at 613-257-1976.
Working Together to Build Business
The question "What will you do for me?" is a recurring question heard by pretty much anyone involved with a Chamber of Commerce.
The question to ask should instead be "What can I do to participate with the Chamber?" Participation is the key to a strong community. And in turn a strong community strengthens businesses in the community.
An active Chamber in your community makes things happen. Not all will propel your business to a new level of corporate utopia, but many will create steps for you to get there. Whether you take advantage of the business to business networking or all behind the scenes work (government lobbying, member discounts, strategic planning) the Chamber can help you gain more from your business investment. But the Chamber can only be as strong as the many voices it represents.
You can Help to Build a Strong Chamber in Your Community
Your involvement does not have to translate to a major time commitment. Simple responses to a member survey will often be enough to decide how a community stands on important issues. The Chamber needs your voice to properly represent you and your business investments.
Join Now! and start making a difference today.
WE ARE ALWAYS WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS!
Jump to the registration page or contact us directly.
