Central Almaguin Business Committee Newsletter

Minutes of the meeting of Apr. 15, 2008 taken by Deb Kurtzer-Johnston

In attendance: Fred DiSomma, Deb Kurtzer-Johnston, Patti Bantten, Bill Atkinson and Tom Crane.

Tom showed us the newest updated Business Directory booklet with the latest corrections.

The final version is planned to be released at the Open Houses in May.

Bill Atkinson suggested that the booklet needed some sub categories in the index to make it clearer what the section contained. Tom agreed to do this. Bill also offered to proofread the booklet for spelling and/or other errors. Bill also suggested that the CABC website be linked to Google so that people can find it.

Some other ideas were to have a photo contest for the next booklet, as well as adding maps and attractions in the area.

It was agreed that Tom would print at least 500 booklets for the May Open Houses, but Fred asked if he thought that more were needed that he could print more. Those present agreed.

A discussion regarding the plans for the Open Houses ensued, and Fred said that after he attended the CAEDA Meeting on Thurs., Apr. 17, things would be more clear. Fred plans to phone all of the businesses in the Directory and invite them to the Open House. Deb will publish it in her column and Fred will pass on the details to Pearl Pennell. Tom will find out how to get the Open House on the town sign in Sundridge.

Plans for the next goals for CABC beginning in September include: Highway Signage; pursue the Visitor Information Centre at the new cloverleaf at Hwy. 124; Trade Shows; Coupon Booklets for local businesses; possible mentoring to get young people to start businesses in the area; and a plastic telephone book cover.

The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 16, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Sundridge Community Centre. 

Meeting ended at 8:50 p.m