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Congratulations George Tackaberry !

 A wonderful choice for this award !

Tim

 

 

 

MEDIA RELEASE

 

Contact: Pam Robertson, Executive Director                                                February 16, 2024

Phone: (613) 342-6553 ext. 101                                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Email: pjrobertson@brockvillechamber.com

 

BROCKVILLE CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2024 LIFETIME BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT

 

The Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Mr. George Tackaberry as recipient of the 2024 Lifetime Business Achievement Award. Previous recipients include Larry VanderBaaren, Joe Hudson, Paul Fournier, Hunter Grant, Gord Brown, David Beatty, Bob Runciman, Al Smith, Dave Sheridan, Don Green, Sherri Simzer, John & Steve Mazurek, and Dave Jones. 

 

This award is sponsored annually by the 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation. Recipients are chosen by an independent committee of judges following review and assessment of multiple criteria including community involvement, mentorship, economic impact, job creation, volunteerism, longevity, and personal/corporate generosity.

 

Mr. Tackaberry is a highly successful entrepreneur, widely respected philanthropist, and decades long community leader. Most prominently known as founder and President of G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Company Limited, Mr. Tackaberry has devoted himself to improving the lives of others through his professional and personal endeavors. 

 

Mr. Tackaberry launched the company in 1957 and it has grown from humble beginnings into a thriving enterprise providing fast, efficient, quality work for municipal, commercial, and residential clients. It operates dozens of sites throughout Eastern Ontario and employs 100 full-time plus 200 seasonal workers, many who have been with the company for several decades.

 

Through the years, G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction has donated to countless community groups, offering significant financial and in-kind contributions. Recently, the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville announced that the Maple View Landings Redevelopment Project in Athens will be named the G. Tackaberry and Family Home following a donation of $500,000 from Mr. Tackaberry and his family.

 

The Tackaberry family was also celebrated when the Brockville municipal airport was renamed the Brockville - 1000 Islands Regional Tackaberry Airport following the donation of hundreds of thousands of dollars in materials, time, and money to extend the airport’s runway to 4500 feet in order to accommodate larger aircraft. 

 

Other examples of generosity from Mr. Tackaberry include major donations to Brockville General Hospital, Gord Brown Memorial Outdoor Rink, and Leeds & Grenville United Way.

 

The family is also very proud to support dozens of charities, service clubs, schools, parks, community gardens and youth athletic teams. Among these is the Athens Lions Club presentation of the annual Steam Exhibition. Company equipment and personnel are actively involved in preparing grounds and presenting displays. Additionally, the company frequently supplies floats and trucks for local parades and Mr. Tackaberry’s sizeable antique truck collection, one of the most prominent in the world, can be seen on display at events throughout the area.

 

Included among the many community, business and individual accolades received by Mr. Tackaberry are the Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year Award (2001), the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Business of the Year Award (2001) and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Bill Thake Memorial Community Development Award (2015). 

 

Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce President, Mr. Steve Latimer, expressed his appreciation by noting that “Mr. Tackaberry is widely known and universally respected throughout our entire region. We are very grateful for the generosity he and his family have shown to so many in need.” 

 

The 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation sponsors this award annually and is actively involved in the recipient selection process. Executive Director, Mr. Tom Russell, offered his congratulations. “Mr. Tackaberry has always been kind, generous and humble. He’s a true gentleman, and it’s a real privilege to honour him in this way. Few have done more for our community than George and his family.”

 

Mr. Tackaberry will be celebrated during a special ceremony following the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting at the Brockville Country Club on Wednesday, March 27th.

 

This year will also see the inaugural presentation of the Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award to recognize lifelong volunteers who have made a significant contribution to the community. Sponsors of this award are the 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation and the Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence Rideau. Details to follow in the coming week.

 

Those interested in attending can RSVP at the Chamber of Commerce website www.brockvillechamber.com or call 613-342-6553 by March 18th.

 

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The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce represents more than 300 members and has been the community's business advocate since 1906. Our mission is to support and enhance business to build a strong economic community through proactive leadership in advocacy and relevant programming. 

 

 
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2023 Year End Favourites

As a "New Dad" I like these strategies!

 

https://advisorstream.com/read/i-am-a-parent-and-an-entrepreneur-here-are-11-strategies-i-use-to-get-things-done-and-outsmart-guilt/?c=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJub2RlX2lkIjo2OTI0NCwicHJldmlldyI6dHJ1ZSwiY29tbV9pZCI6OTAzMzU2NCwiZGVzdF9pZCI6bnVsbCwicmVhZGVyX2lkIjpudWxsLCJwZXJzb25hX3ByZXZpZXciOmZhbHNlfQ.a6yTdv95PL2AJrdFJTfMxlCYqFGg2bAG-YYPxOHjyeI

 

As a "New Dad" I like these !

 

1. Identify your priorities clearly.
To start, you need to identify your priorities. Obviously, when everything is a priority , this is easier said than done.

To get started, follow these steps:

Organize your tasks into a list.
Put each task in a ranking order.
Realistically determine how much time each task will require.
Plan your day's priorities using a schedule.
In short, making decisions based on your priorities is much easier once you know what they are.

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Final words of advice.

No one is perfect, including me. There are times when I don't get it right as well. Despite that, I'm committed to finding a balance that works for both my family and me. It's possible for you too.

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Family Time Challenges

https://www.grainews.ca/farm-life/froese-farmers-need-to-find-time-for-family/

Reading the article the principles apply to farm and other business as well. The farm seems to have a greater hold on us, the tasks are daily especially if there is livestock on your farm, no matter the size. For me, we have a milking goat. Getting someone to milk Ivy has been a challenge, easier to just stay home. It's just 5-10 minutes twice a day yet it held me back from leaving our place. Fortunately we found a young couple that wanted to help, we're trainable, this one thing allowed me to feel comfortable in leaving our small operation in their care. Going forward I need to make sure I have a backup, and that means cultivating the relationships that allow me to leave the farm with confidence that the care will be available. My operation is small scale, yet it doesn't take much to hold one back. A little trust, a little training , a little confidence develops and freedom flows, creating opportunities for my family to travel. To be able to respond to inevitable future happenings. Backup , so important, what if there is an emergency to tend to a family matter, a death, an accident, backup, means you have it covered. Line a fire alarm test, test the backup, get away , the strsss and anxiety level will go down. Yes  we have to do this, on the farm, in our businesses. The challenge, make it so. Thuringia should run with or without our you. That will make what you have more valuable, and enhance your family relationships . 
TLR

ps , even a place for the 2nd dog to be cared for, yes take one with you, if there is two, that extra pup adds stress, one is manageable ( for us ) Rose is happy with friends, licking up the opportunity for adventure, and new hugs and walks with our friends, sharing her love 💕 

 

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Incorporation Sand Box

Should a Business Incorporate?

 To incorporate or not incorporate, that is the question… a very common question that small business owners ask their trusted advisor.  There are so many variables that come into play in this decision, so the answer is, it depends!  Read on as we consider the factors to consider with a small business owner.  Only then should the transition from sole proprietor or partnership to a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (CCPC) be taken. 

https://www.knowledgebureau.com/index.php/site/kbr/should-a-business-incorporate

 

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/corporations/type-corporation.html#ccpc

 

 

 

 

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kNow Go gRow

Know Go Grow: The Entrepreneur Within You

I was doing some research this morning, checking on my Twitter history. I made a decision this week to pause all data sharing with Twitter due to their decision to heavily censor many around the world,  brought on by their decision to delete the account of Donald Trump, President of the United States. The attack on free speech is not a good thing for the world. Enough said about this, I am sure there is other platforms that this can be explored on. 

So, during this review, I came across my friend, Ben Kubassek and noted his new website and brand update. www.knowgogrow.com . I thought, that makes sense and is catchy. So I did a little deeper dive and came away with some great info and thus sharing here. I met Ben many years ago, his mission and vision have been an inspiration throughout the decades. Have had him to Brockville to share his message in the past, very well attended and wonderful speaker and educator. His work in Romania was very cool indeed. Hope you get some good ideas here, I md looking forward to the ones I get. 

 

There is a link to tools that Ben uses with his mission, link below.

https://knowgogrow.com/online-marketing-tools-for-free/

His new book Know Go Grow has a download page for a couple chapters, so I did so and have begun reading, and recording a new podcast on the topic. Please see Intro link here and below. https://www.spreaker.com/show/know-go-grow-tlr-reading The act of reading and recording allows one to review later when your on the go and makes it easier to share nuggests as you find them. Hopefully will develop into  bit of  resource for those that find it of value, in the meantime, it will help me think about the topic.  

Be sure and download your own copy of the book. 

The title of this blog, I played with a bit. Now Go Row was capped within the words Know Go Row  , we need to Row , usually we row together if you have a bigger boat, you can row by yourself in a small boat, as it gets bigger, you Now need to Row together , just a little hidden message I seen in the main message. 

Thanks for your attention

TLR

“Don’t say, ‘If I could, I would.’ Say, ‘If I can, I will." ~ Jim Rohn

 

 

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Year End Payroll 2020

 

Year end reporting is way more complicated this yr, this is a helpful article, and some links to CRA site built in ~ TLR

http://www.canadian-accountant.com/content/partner-posts/understanding-wage-subsidies-at-year-end

 

Rachel Fisch of Wagepoint on TWS & CEWS compliance in time for 2020 year-end

 Author: Rachel Fisch
Rachel Fisch
Rachel Fisch is a strategic advisor at Wagepoint. Join Rachel  and Juliet Aurora, co-founder of AIS Solutions & Kninja Knetwork, on December 16, 2020, for a webinar on reporting wage subsidies for 2020 year-end.

Year-end reporting is complicated in a normal year — in 2020, it’s “rocket surgery.” 

This year saw the federal government introduce two different wage subsidies to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic: the 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers (TWS) and the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). Both subsidies are considered income for the small businesses who took advantage of them and, as such, they each have specific reporting requirements. 

If you and your small business clients are feeling overwhelmed, you’re certainly not alone. This overview will walk you through the ABCs of the wage subsidies, and if you’re still confused about closing your clients’ books, you can join our December 16th webinar to go over it all in detail. I will be hosting this webinar with Juliet Aurora, co-founder of AIS Solutions & Kninja Knetwork. 

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