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CONTENTS
CWCC Board of Directors and Staff ...................................... 3
Presidents Piece ……………………....................................... 5
Member Article: EXPOSURES THAT COULD IMPACT
YOUR CONTRACTORS‘ INSURANCE ...... 6
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE YOUR BANKER TO LUNCH ..... 7
Pictures of Chamber Events & Participations ........................ 8
Member Article: 10 REASONS WHY YOU NEED A WEBSITE 10
Member Article: THE INTRICACIES OF INTERVIEWING …… 12
Business News ………………………………….……………….. 13
Member Article: IS IT TIME TO START USING WEB
VIDEOS? ……….......…………….................. 14
Welcomes & Renewals …………………………………………. 15
Member Profile ...................................................................... 18
Member Discounts ………………………………………………. 19
CANADA‘S SKILLS CRISIS .................................................... 21
SIMPLE LIVING WILL FREE YOUR SPIRIT …………………… 22
Member Article: SPRING CAR CARE …………….................. 24
MAJOR CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE GRIPS THE GLOBAL
ECONOMY …………...………………………….. 20
MISSION STATEMENT
The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce is a memberdriven
organization that:
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION:
Heather Andrews
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Bill Longshaw, Heather Andrews, Roberta Scarrow
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Advertising@cwchamber.ca
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:
Michael Weinstein, Nardo Kuitert
CONTRIBUTORS:
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Chamber of Commerce,
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c/o Editor – The Focus. Please do not send originals.
Contributors are welcome to include a head shot and a
40 word author‘s bio. If not received, we will use
author‘s name, business name and contact information
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Heather Andrews – TheFocus@cwchamber.ca
PUBLICATION OF:
Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce
400 Tower Street South
Fergus, Ontario N1M 2P7
The Focus is a periodical membership benefit
publication of the Centre Wellington Chamber of
Commerce. Advertising content and the views
expressed herein are those of the contributors and do
not constitute endorsement by the Chamber. Copies
are available through the Publisher. The Chamber
cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions
that may occur and has the right to edit material
submitted. The Chamber will not accept advertising
with competitor comparison claims and has the right to
refuse advertising that is deemed to be false,
misleading, or inappropriate.
Serves as a catalyst for business growth through
networking and educational opportunities.
Acts as an information resource for local business.
Promotes local business, the community and the
Chamber.
We are a volunteer organization supported by over 350 local
business and professional people such as yourself.
Your participation in the Chamber helps make Centre
Wellington a more rewarding place to live, work and play.
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Front Cover – PHOTO BY BILL LONGSHAW
PG. 8 – PICTURES OF CHAMBER EVENTS
in order from left to right:
Business After Hours, Noecker Travel – January 2012
Mayor‘s Breakfast – January 2012
Ribbon Cutting, Brighten Up – January 2012
Chamber Sign Demolition – January 2012
Networking Breakfast – February 2012
Lighting of the Falls, Downtown Fergus
PG. 9 – PICTURES OF CHAMBER EVENTS & PARTICIPATIONS
in order from left to right:
Electronic Sign Installation – February 2012
Ribbon Cutting, The Grand 92.9 – February 2012
Ribbon Cutting, O‘Beans JavaBar – February 2012
Business After Hours, Cheer! On Inc. – January 2012
Networking Breakfast – March 2012
Ribbon Cutting, Fraberts expansion – January 2012
Ribbon Cutting, The Bookery – March 2012
Fergus Elora Glass SunCatchers for sale, made by
Kitras Art Glass
Downtown Elora
Ribbon Cutting, Fergies Fine Foods expansion –
November 2011