St. Catharines - Thorold Chamber of Commerce

KAIZEN MARKETING & Creative Design House
KAIZEN has moved! Originally on King Street, they can now be found at The Landmark Building, 43 Church Street Suite 405, St. Catharines. Hope the move went well!
NIAGARA NORTH COMMUNITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE
Call for applications for BOARD MEMBERS. We are currently looking for volunteers who are willing to serve a two year term, will attend Board meetings the second Monday evening of each month, and possess skills and experience in any of these areas: financial accountability, personnel management, community development and social services...
Diamond Fitness Studio Inc.
Alert! Sorry - we had the incorrect phone number listed for Diamond Fitness Studio - their number should be: 905-684-7546.
Horizon Utilities Corporation
"I am very pleased to announce that Horizon Holdings Inc., the parent company of Horizon Utilities Corporation and Horizon Energy Solutions Inc., has just published its second Sustainability-Based Annual Report," said Max Cananzi, President & CEO, Horizon Holdings. "This year, Horizon expanded its Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) reporting scope to include external assurance. Horizon Utilities is now not only the first electric utility company in Ontario to report under the GRI framework, but also the first to receive external assurance for its 2009 GRI filing."...
Deloitte Announcement!
It is my pleasure to inform you that Deloitte has announced plans to strengthen its Southwestern Ontario practice through a proposed merger with Horne LLP. The 35 Partners and Staff from Horne LLP of Burlington will merge with Deloitte to help us become the pre-eminent professional services provider in the Hamilton-Burlington marketplace and across Southwestern Ontario.
City of Thorold
Thorold's Outdoor Aquatic Centre opened with a big splash last month. Following a grand opening ceremony with Mayor Henry D'Angela, Thorold city councillors and other dignitaries, swimmers eagerly entered the Richmond Street pool for the first time. "This is a great day for the City of Thorold," D'Angela said.
Grape Growers of Ontario
Grape Growers of Ontario, Winery & Grower Alliance of Ontario and Wine Council of Ontario reach a two year agreement on grape pricing -- Comprehensive agreement establishes a pilot project of plateau pricing on four grape varieties for the first time --
Brock University
Brock University's Board of Trustees has reappointed Jack Lightstone to a second five-year term in a unanimous vote on Thursday, June 24th. His second term will begin in July of 2011.
St. Catharines Standard
Theresa Forte, St. Catharines Standard garden columnist, has been named a winner of the 2010 Silver Award of Achievement from the Garden Writers Association. Forte was recognized for her self-published Gardens of Inspiration 2009 calendar.
RegattaSport
Chris Cookson of RegattaSport along with his wife Tracey, her sister and brother in law will be taking part in the OXFAM TrailWalker -100KM - Charity Challenge July 23, 2010. Each team of 4 commits to raising at least $2500 and all proceeds go towards Oxfam Canada's efforts in making a difference in the lives of women and girls, men and boys living in poverty.
Congratulations to Thorold!
Congratulations to the people and businesses of Thorold - who have, for the fourth year, secured the title of Canada's most patriotic city - a status confirmed from the prime minister's office. Over 6,000 flags were registered!
Trendspire Canada, Inc.
Trendspire Canada, Inc. recently moved their offices from Niagara to downtown Toronto. With clients on both sides of the border, they are often considered international business consultants. Under the leadership of Dianne Clark Renton, Trendspire recently contracted with ARPA (Alberta Recreation and Parks Association). Busy innovating partnership development strategies, they are giving legs to sustainability and stakeholder engagement projects to empower rural communities in that province.
Interstate All Battery Center
In the last edition of "Chamber Talk", an incorrect phone number was listed for Interstate All Battery Center. It should have been: 289-362-5000. Sorry for any problems this may have created. It is correct on the Chamber website.
Brain Injury Association of Niagara
The Brain Injury Association of Niagara has recently launched a locally produced book entitled "Winds of Change," designed to encourage individuals who have sustained a brain injury.
13th Street Winery
13th Street Wines for Queens, Princes, Presidents & Prime Ministers! What a banner year we've had when it comes to getting our wines in front of some of the world's most distinguished and influential people...
General Motors Canada
General Motors (GM) Canada Engine Donation Provides a Boost for Motive Power Programs - Niagara College Students in Motive Power programs received a boost in their hands-on education with GM Canada's donation of 50 new GM V6 engines, valued at $100,000...
Niagara College
Niagara College's Wine Visitor & Education Centre (WVEC) received the 2009 Niagara Community Design Architecture Award. Designed by Emilio Raimondo of Raimondo and associates Architects, Inc. of Niagara Falls, the WVEC was officially opened in November 2009, during a royal visit from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales...
Congratulations to Niagara wineries!
Accolades are pouring in for Niagara wineries now that results from the 2010 Ontario Wine Awards have been announced. Congratulations to Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery, Reif Estate Winery, Thirteenth Street Winery, Inniskillin Wines and Henry of Pelham...
Future Access
Bill Jansen from Future Access is excited to announce that they now have a NEW WEBSITE! They have also started a Facebook page and will have all the latest information up as it happens...
Wellington Court
Chef Erik Peacock (Mr. Peacock - Chef/owner of the acclaimed Wellington Court restaurant) was recently featured in the Gobe and Mail, June 18, 2010, for his award winning home, nominated by Harald Ensslen (Macdonald Zuberec Ensslen Architects Inc.).
St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation has reported its cargo volumes so far this year are well up over last years total [at this time], close to 20% ahead of 2009...
Habitat for Humanity Niagara
Habitat is MOVING! As of July 23, 2010, Habitat for Humanity will no longer be on Cushman Road, but will be found at 150 Bunting Road, St. Catharines! Slight changes to their email and website too...
nGen
Niagara's hub for interactive media project and business development - nGen (Niagara Interactive Media Generator) - is pleased to announce that Brock University, Niagara College and 211 INTERACTIVE have been granted tenancy, and will be moving into the newly renovated office at One St. Paul St. in downtown St. Catharines...
Silver Spire United Church
Le Café at Silver Spire United Church - Once again this summer, we will be holding this informal street café on St. Paul Street before, during and after the service on Sunday mornings. Check out Le Café for our launch on June 20, or any other Sunday of the summer!
Carousel Players
Two productions in Carousel Players' 2009-2010 season for young audiences were recently nominated for Dora Mavor Moore Awards. The awards ceremony takes place in Toronto on June 28th. The plays written for children aged 4 and up - "There's A Mouse in My House" by St. Catharines writer Carrie Costello and "Rocket and The Queen of Dreams" by David S. Craig were nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award in the Theatre For Young Audiences category this month...
Storm Hair Group, Citrus Boutique Inc
Passion for Fashion - the inaugural Passion for Fashion fundraiser for Gillian's Place was a huge success, raising $5525 which was donated to the organization on June 7th...
Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP
The partners of the law firm of Lancaster, Brooks & Welch LLP are pleased to announce that Christopher J. Bittle has joined our firm as an associate, based in our St. Catharines office.
Gary Waters Limited
One of the highlights of the Pen Centre's AGM is announcing the Retailer of the Year awards. Rick Woodward (Pen Centre) announced congrats to Pat DiFelice and Gary Waters for being named the winners of the Best Store Design of the mall!
Astral Media (610 CKTB, 105.7 EZ Rock and 97.7 HTZ-FM)
Three Astral Media Niagara radio stations broadcast in an all-day radiothon from the Pen Centre to raise funds for the Annual "Have a Heart" campaign in support the Niagara Peninsula Childrens Centre. The Radiothon raised $225,000. Thanks to the Pen Centre for supporting this great cause...
Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre
The Community Leaders Foundation is proudly supporting the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre (C.A.R.S.A., Inc.) with a three year grant for $75,000. "The Community Leaders Foundation and its members have been long time supporters of the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre. This amazing donation comes at a time when our services are compromised due to lack of financial support."...
Niagara Ice Dogs
St. Catharines, ON - The Niagara IceDogs are pleased to announce the signing of Marty Williamson as General Manager and Head Coach to a five year contract. Williamson joins the IceDogs following a six year stint with the Barrie Colts...
YMCA of Niagara
June 10/10: Town of Grimsby Supports New Niagara West YMCA. Last evening marked two giant steps forward in the development of the new Niagara West YMCA...
Niagara College
May 25th: Niagara College celebrated a winning week at Skills Canada's provincial and national Canadian Skills Competitions (CSC), which took place last week in Waterloo...
PenFinancial Credit Union
PenFinancial is very proud to have received some national awards that recognize the work they're doing to help make Niagara strong and vibrant! They were awarded with three Achievement in Marketing (AIME) Awards at the Annual Marketing Association for Credit Union's (MACU) Conference on Tuesday, June 1st in Victoria, British Columbia...
NIAGARA COLLEGE
Niagara College welcomed more than 700 delegates from colleges and institutes across Canada on the weekend, as it hosted the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) Annual Conference - the premier event bringing together the college sector, June 6-8, 2010...
Imperial ESSO Discount Program
Chamber members have many affinity programs they can take advantage of! One is the Imperial ESSO Discount Program for fuel savings. With the environment in mind, they now have an on-line application form.