Overview of the project:

The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Guide committee (hereinafter referred to as VGC) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to produce the Perth & District Visitor Guide for 2021, subject to the guidelines contained within this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Overview

The design of the Guide must include features to ensure flexibility of use as a lure piece, a tourism guide and a relocation package. The VGC will require time to proof the layout and design of the Guide at appropriate intervals. The project must be completed and delivered to the Chamber of Commerce by February 1, 2021.

This project includes writing, design, and layout of the Guide along with advertising sales to be managed by the successful bidder. The successful bidder is expected to approach all members of the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce for advertising opportunities. It is intended as a revenue-generator for the Chamber to an agreed upon amount as per clause 2.03 in the application.

In order to submit a proposal, the bidder must be an active member of the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is the full and complete owner of the guide and all its content and will receive the source file for layout and design.

RFP Application and full details

Photo Contest

Monday, September 21 to Friday, October 9

We invite you to participate in the 2021 Perth & District Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide Photo Contest. Take your camera for a walk throughout beautiful Perth and District and share your best photos to be used in next years visitor guide.

AREA/DISTRICT PHOTOS:

• Drummond North Elmsley
• Lanark Highlands
• Tay Valley Township
• The Town of Perth

ENTRANTS:

Must be 18+

AWARDS:

First Prize and Front Cover winner will win accommodation, dinner voucher and massages at a local boutique hotel for 2.

Second Prize is a night stay at a local B&B with breakfast and photo in the Visitor Guide

Third Prize is a dinner to a local restaurant and photo in the Visitor Guide

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Winner announced on Friday, October 16^th.

JUDGING CRITERIA WILL INCLUDE:

Photos are used to promote tourism in the Perth & District and should include different seasons, highlight local attractions, entice the visitor to come to the area.

JUDGES:

Amy Hogue from Dragonflies Communications, Marie White from Lanark County Tourism, Amber Hall from Perth & District Chamber

RULES:

• Photos must be taken from the Lanark Highlands, Tay Valley Township, Drummond North Elmsley Township or the Town of Perth
• Entries must be received by email to: manager@perthchamber.com
• Enter up to 2 photographs per District
• Photos are to be submitted without any digital editing beyond cropping, adjustments to exposure, sharpness and minor colour correction
• Images remain the copyright of the photographer
• Photos should be high resolution jpg format, maximum size of 5 MB each.
• The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to use the photograph(s), with credit, in it’s Visitor Guide to promote tourism in the Perth & District area.
• Signed Photo Release Waiver for use of photos

TO ENTER:

Please send a separate email for each district/area.

In the body of your email include the following information:

1. Name
2. Address
3. Phone Number
4. District/Area of where the photo was taken

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Amber Hall, Executive Director

welcome@perthchamber.com

CONGRATS TO the Winners:
1. Day on the Lake Pontoon Rental with Cooler & Gift Certificate by Perth Boat Rentals – Winner is Joan Stephenson-Bowes
TO REDEEM: Contact Scott at perthboatrentals@gmail.com. Cooler can be picked up at the Chamber office on Tuesday, August 18th from 8am – 4pm
2. Crains Construction: 15 Metric Tonnes of crushed limestone or soil – Winner is Ashley Hart
TO REDEEM: Present Gift Certificate to Crains’ Construction Ltd.. Certificate can be picked up at Chamber office on Tuesday, August 18th from 8am – 4pm
3. Anytime Fitness Perth, ON (Perth ONLY) – 1 Year Membership – starts when you do. Winner is Jayme Leary
TO REDEEM: Contact Julie at Anytime Fitness or pick up Certificate at the Chamber office
4. Tackaberry G & Sons Construction Co Ltd – 15 Metric Tonnes of Crushed Limestone – Winner is Ashley Hart
TO REDEEM: Pick up Certificate at the Chamber office on Tuesday, August 18th from 8am – 4pm
5. Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa Stay, Play and Dine (The Locks) Package – Winner is Tammy Morrison
TO REDEEM: Pick up Certificate at the Chamber office on Tuesday, August 18th from 8am – 4pm
6. Maximilians Restaurant – 6 Course Tasting Menu for 4 with your choice of beer or wine at each tasting. Option to add additional guests after the auction – Winner is Judy Brady
TO REDEEM: Call the Chamber Office for details on Tuesday, August 18th from 8am – 4pm
7. Scenic Beach Painting on Barnwood by Sheri Mahon-Fournier of Coldwell Banker Settlement Realty, Brokerage – Winner is Kirsten Coughler
TO REDEEM: Call the Chamber Office for details on Tuesday, August 18th from 8am – 4pm
8. Adventure Package at Marked: Ultimate Family Adventure Parkwith a Gift Certificate for Burgers or Pizza at Law & Orders in Innisville – Winner is Tracy Harper

On Friday, September 25th the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce is taking the Annual Business Awards of Excellence to the movies. Join us for this once in a lifetime event that will continue our celebration of businesses in our community. Your ticket will provide you with food, drink, movie, bingo card and access to the award celebrations. This is a family event, so bring the whole clan as we cheer on our businesses and celebrate their excellence. Gate Opens at 6:30 pm.

To the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 12th. Prize includes: 18 Rounds of Golf with Cart, BBQ lunch, Take Out Dinner, Prizes, Games, Loot Bags and so much more. To enter just visit the Chamber’s Facebook Page and LIKE and SHARE the Contest Post – https://www.facebook.com/perthchamber/. Thanks to Community Employment Services of Algonquin College for this donation.

This year we have re-imaged our awards and will be presenting them in a very exciting format. Once the date is confirmed (hopefully September 25th) we will make the grand announcement. Until then, nominations for these awards will be OPEN starting Monday, June 29th for 3 weeks.

This year we have added a NEW award to recognize the business innovators in our community during Covid-19. Stay Tune and don’t forget to nominate either your business or another deserving business.

What’s your plan?

With the recent announcement by the Provincial Government for reopening our Province, businesses will now need to shift focus to recovery readiness and determine strategies to return to work and reopen their businesses.

Your Chamber recognizes that not everyone has a plan so we have created a Checklist for Reopening your Business. Referencing up-to-date resources, this plan will focus on Operations, Communications, Physical Distancing Guidelines and Processes around Hygiene. This checklist is designed to provide guidance for businesses to open safely and sustainably during Covid-19.

CLICK HERE FOR REOPENING YOUR BUSINESS

Please see the link to the PDF with information on local PPE Suppliers. It is updated weekly so if we are missing a business, please email us so that we can update our list of suppliers to welcome@perthchamber.com   CLICK HERE FOR PPE SUPPLIERS

Our Annual Golf Tournament is ON!!! with Social Distancing measures in place. This year everyone will have their own cart and we will be starting at 8am. WE are very excited to be able to offer our members a fun day on the course. Don’t forget to register early to secure your spot. We sell out every year.

You can book your Tee-time through the Perth Golf Course once you register.