RSVP for the Holiday Party!

Help us make sure we have enough food and drink! If you're coming, please let us know.  

See you at C'est Tout, Thurs. Dec. 15, 5:30 - 8 p.m.!
(Members only this time, pls.) Click for party details.

Thanks to our Door Prizes Sponsors!
Would you support the event by donating a prize? Please email info@smithsfallschamber.ca

We have donations from the Royal Bank of Canada, Carleton Place Terrace, Lombard Glen Golf Course, Mike Fletcher, HD Office Supplies & Rideau Winery

Plus, pictured here -  a quality wallet donated by Smith's Shoes and a beautiful winter-theme broach donated by Michele's Doorway to Splendor!

Getting ready for the 2017 Tourism Season
We've been busy coordinating our presence in the Rideau Waterways Guide and other publications for the 2017 Canada150 free lockage on the canal!

Parks Can is anticipating up to twice the boat traffic next year! Are we businesses prepared to capture these tourists & entice them to spend in our town?

Let us know what you're doing to prepare.
We're here to help!

New Member Savings Opportunity
The Chamber has partnered with a second Merchant Sales System supplier, PandaPay. PandaPay aims to "provide personalized care for your payment processing and business needs." Call the local rep,  David Morrell, out of Stittsville, to see if PandaPay can save you money.  613-299-9543

Jan Hawley presented about Win This Space 
"Win This Space" is a business attraction project where new businesses compete for a full year's lease on a downtown space while receiving business mentoring.

It's a neat way to help foster business and train entrepreneurs in small town Ontario.

VIA RAIL CEO Coming to Smiths Falls Feb 23
In partnership with the Town of Smiths Falls, the SF Chamber of Commerce is hosting Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, of VIA Rail, for a presentation for business stakeholders. If you have an interest in attending this event, please contact info@smithsfallschamber.ca

18th Annual Civitan Festival of Trees
Over 30 trees up for grabs!! Some will be auctioned some will be drawn. Some trees with over $800.00 of goodies on them.

Many ballot boxes around the hall with items and giftcards to be won. 

Santa will be there Thursday from 6 - 9pm !!
Come get your photo's with Santa only $5.00.

Fri. Dec. 9, 6 pm -  Raffle and Auction of Trees!

Trim your pets' nails & make Christmas brighter!
Between now and December 23rd, the Lanark Veterinary Clinic is giving 50% of all nail trim procceds to sponsor a family in our community!

Sleeping Beauty - Station Theatre

Hiss and Boo the Villains! Cheer the Heroes!  
The annual pantomime play is a wonderful holiday tradition for kids of all ages! 

December 2-11, Adults $20, children $10,ticket sales: Online smithsfallstheatre.com or 
in person at Special Greetings, 8 Russell St.E

Build a Mountain of Food; Let's Can Hunger!
Bring Your Donation to the Chamber Offices. 
77 Beckwith St N. (across from Timmies)

Stop in & say, "Hi," bring down your business promotional materials & business cards to display, catch up on how to make the most of your chamber membership.

Lake88 Jumps for Interval House!
A brave team from Lake88 is going to jump in the FREEZING water on New Year's Day in support of another member, Lanark County Interval House. 

 http://perthpolarbearplunge.ca/
Send your donation to Lake 88.1. Our address is 43 Wilson Street West, Perth, ON K7H 2N3 or call 613-264-1119

Royal Lepage Collecting Kids' Snowsuits!
Help keep our local kids warm this winter! Stop by the Perth or Smiths Falls offices & drop off new or gently used youth winter wear (snow suits, hats, mitts, boots, scarves). The realtors will take them to local schools for children who need them.

When you donate, you will have a chance to win a monthly gift card to a local business. 

Take a break from Holiday Stress
Restorative Health's Dr. Katie Weststrate, ND, published a blog post this week reminding us all to prioritize what feeds us about the holidays and put less importance on the stressors. You can read it here:  http://www.restorativehealth.ca/holiday-hubub/

Davidson's Courtyard Shops Uses CIP Grant
Davidson's Courtyard was approved for a Community Improvement Plan grant. One of the first improvements is this new directory signage.

Parks Canada Works on Edmunds Locks
Member Parks Canada has been investing into the Rideau Canal in anticipation of the Canada150 free lockage. We came across this scene down at Edmunds Lockstation Lock 25

Members Interviewed for Cogeco Cable Series

Christine of Sweatergang Companions is just one of several Chamber members who will be appearing on the Cogeco series, Lifestyle Plus, that taped recently at the Station Theatre; hosted by Rick Coldrey. 

Watch the listings on TvCogeco to find out when the series will be airing.

Mayor's New Year's Levee - January 14, 2017
Celebrate Ukrainian New Year with Mayor Pankow and family on January 14th from 1-4 p.m at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre.

This is a Free Community event featuring an Ukrainian Feast, Non-alcoholic Drink, Children's Crafts and a Free Public Skate. All are welcome.