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Stick it to Crime...
Owen Sound Police Launch “Stick It To Crime” Initiative.  The Owen Sound Police Service is launching their new “Stick It To Crime” crime prevention initiative.   The strategy is designed to prevent the rapidly increasing incidents of fraud, committed through the theft of electronic information from personal banking and credit cards, at point of sale terminals (debit pin pads).  Fraudsters are very skilled and quick at installing ...
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eLearning Courses
Owning and operating a business isn't something that one undertakes lightly. It requires a huge leap of faith. It's both exciting to live your entrepreneurial dream, and at the same time, it's scary because there's no guarantee that you'll succeed. As the leader of your business, you're the one with the ultimate accountability for the business' success. That is a heavy responsibility to bear. The Two Leadership Commitments You Made When you get into business, you make two significant and ...
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The Four Currencies...
The "Four Currencies" in your customers’ lives: Many businesses, large and small, make the mistake of believing that their customers have only one“currency’ in their lives, which is money, so they can think of only one way to compete, which is to cut their price. “Price” is very important but when you realize that most people actually have four “currencies" in their lives, there are hundreds of ways to compete that aren’t cutting your price.What ...
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Workplace Violence & Harassment...IMPORTANT Information
Workplace Violence & Harassment Requirements Take Effect June 15: “Tool Kit” for Employers (FYI - June 22 evening seminar in Owen Sound)  The Ontario government has released a “HOW TO” TOOL KIT (PDF file) which is a template guide to help businesses comply with new requirements relating to workplace violence and harassment. Starting June 15, businesses must: develop workplace violence and harassment policies and programs; assess risks of workplace ...
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Nominations are Still Open
This year's award categories are: 1.Business of The Year Over 25 Employees           2.Business of The Year 1 to 25 Employees3.NEW! SOHO Award (Small Office/Home Office)4.New Business of The Year5.Service Excellence Award6.NEW! Skills Trade Excellence Award7.Young Entrepreneur Award8.Community Service Award9.NEW! Hospitality Award10.Environmental Stewardship Award& Length of Service Awards  Award Criteria and Online Nomination
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News Tickers
Do you have something newsworthy to let you community know about? We accept News Ticker items for our monthly Make It Your Business publication.  Just send us a 40 - 50 word paragraph about something exciting in your business that you'd like to share. Whether it's an expansion, new owner operated, location change etc... We need these items by the 12th of each month to be sure to be included in that month's edition.  Email to kim@oschamber.com
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Get Your $1000 Free Energy Efficient Lighting
Your business may be eligible to receive up to $1000 of FREE* energy efficient lighting Hydro One encourages small businesses to retrofit their facilities with energy efficient technologies.  By participating in the Power Savings Blitz, your company could be eligible for up to $1,000 in FREE* lighting and electric water heater retrofits. The program is designed to help local businesses save money on electricity costs and to support the province's conservation goals. The Power Savings ...
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