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February 4th 2019

A.M.A. Horticulture Inc.

Bartel Machines

Bradt's Butcher Block

Business Development

Bank of Canada

Business Resource Centre

CAA Services Inc.

Canada South Promotion

Canadian Driving School

Canadian Tire Leamington

Cartel Logistics

CF Enterprises

CIBC

Community Living Essex County

D & T Auto Parts

Darquin Cottage on the Lake

Days Inn Leamington

Dr. Andrea Greff Dentistry

Professional Corporation

Dundas Excavating &

Septic Service

Edward Jones

Elring Klinger Canada Inc.

Employment Assessment Centre

Erie James Limited

Erie Shores Health Foundation

Evergreen Memorial

Park Company Limited

Floods Nursery

Grossi Construction

H & J Tire Tyme Inc.

Habitat for Humanity

Hill Sprinkler Systems

Home Building Centre

Investment Planning

Ive's Insurance

Kindred Credit Union

KPMG

Lally Southpoint Ford

Leamington & District

Half Century Centre

Leamington Chevrolet Buick

GMC Inc

Leamington Fitness

Leamington Glass

Leamington International

Trucks

Libro Credit Union

Marcovecchio Construction Ltd.

McIntosh Pro Line

Products Inc.

MC Business Solutions

Mona Anthony

Monarch Office Supply Inc.

Pinchin

Point Pelee National Park

R.A. Critchlow Realty Inc.

Reid Funeral Home Ltd.

Scotiabank

South Essex Arts Association

South Essex

Community Council

Southpoint Maintenance

Southpoint Publishing Inc.

Speedprint Ltd.

Sturgeon Woods Trailer Park

Ltd.

Sun County Realty

Sun Parlour Players

Community Theatre

Target Building Material

Taylor Fish Company

TD Canada Trust

Thomson Guardian Pharmacy

Thrift on Mill

Tim Hortons

TNT Technical Services Inc.

Van Kempen Farms

Wilkinson Electric Ltd.

Windsor Factory Supply

Windsor Family Credit Union

Worldsource Financial

January 2019 Renewals!

Upcoming Events! Thursday February 14th 2019

Coffee Break-Discover Ability

Location: Insight Advantage

Tuesday February 26th 2019

Lunch & Learn-Marketing Strategy 2019

Location: Days Inn Leamington

Thursday March 7th 2019

Coffee Break

Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Location :Municipal building

Tuesday March 19th 2019

Bagels & Business

NCCE Youth Job Protection

Guest Speaker Venue TBA

Wednesday March 27th 2019

Lunch & Learn

The Integrated Coordinated

Tuesday April 11th 2019

Business After Hours

Paula’s Fish Place

Wednesday April 17th 2019

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday May 8th 2019

Bagels & Breakfast

Location: Seacliff Manor

Wednesday May 15th 2019

Annual Chamber Cup

Wednesday May 29th 2019

Lunch & Learn EncoreFX

Government Funding for Growth

Venue TBA

Wednesday June 19th 2019

Business After Hours

Access County

Community Support Services

Wednesday October 9th 2019

Business Excellence

Member Spotlight At Kingsway Kennels their goal is to provide a quality, caring environment for your pet while you are away. They know how difficult it is to be separated from your pet so they are here to set you at ease. They will treat your pet as if it were one of their own. Kingsway Kennels was established in 1980, and is under the ownership of Robin and Christina Wise. Robin and Christina love dogs and cats and are truly excited to carry on the valuble services to Essex County’s other pet lovers. You will feel relieved knowing your dog or cat is safe, comfortable and being lovingly cared for. Their aim is to ensure your pets have as much fun during their stay with us as you do on your holiday. They encourage you to visit our kennel to see firsthand the accommodations and routine your pets will enjoy on their vacation at "Essex County's Pet Resort". Come out and shop at our retail store featuring a variety of pet supplies, training aids, and pet related gifts.

Address: 462 County Rd 34,

RR # 2 Ruthven, ON N0P 2G0

Website: www.kingswaykennels.ca

Phone: 519-839-5230

Windsor-Essex residents can expect to see ‘No Vaping’ signs going up at businesses and workplaces.

Ontario businesses and proprietors of public indoor and outdoor spaces are required to post signs in entryways, bathrooms, and other high visibility areas.

When the Smoke-free Ontario Act came into effect on Oct. 17, 2018, it combined the previous Smoke-free Ontario Act and Electronic Cigarettes Act and added a number of additional regulations. This new act prohibits the smoking of tobacco or cannabis as well as the vaping of any substance in a number of indoor and outdoor public places where the smoking of tobacco was previously prohibited.

The new signage includes a ‘No Vaping’ symbol to accompany the well-known ‘No Smoking’ signs that have been posted across the province since the passing of the original Smoke-free Ontario Act in 2006.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is working to educate employers on these new regulations and ensure their businesses and workplaces are in compliance.

Under the SFOA 2017, employers are legally obligated to post the required signs.

In addition, employers and business owners are required to be diligent in ensuring no ashtrays remain in an indoor workplace, that employees, contractors, and visitors do not smoke or vape in prohibited areas, and that anyone who refuses to comply does not remain in smoke or vape-free areas associated with their business or workplace. Signage for all businesses is available for free through an online order form on the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit website at wechu.org/sfoa-sign.

If you have any questions about the new regulations or required signage for your organization, employers and business owners are encouraged to contact the Health Unit to speak with a Tobac-co Enforcement Officer at 519-258-2146 ext. 3100.

'No Vaping' signs mandatory for all

Ontario businesses and workplaces

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Addressing Workplace Wellness Critical to the Bottom Line Stress. Burnout. Anxiety. Depression. Mental illness affects all of us: we all have—or know of someone who has—suffered from mental illness at one point or another. And the numbers reflect this. At least 20 percent of Canadians will have a mental illness in their lifetime; more than those living with heart disease and type 2 diabetes combined.

When it comes to our economy and workplaces, the effects of mental illness are staggering.

The costs of mental illness to the Canadian economy are estimated at over $50 billion annually, with $20 billion of that stemming directly from workplace losses. By 2021, the costs to the Canadian economy are estimated to rise to $88.8 billion per year.

Mental health conditions in the workplace are also being diagnosed with greater frequency. Disability claims for mental illness are the fastest growing claim type in Canada. Each day half a million Canadians miss work because of mental health issues. On average, mental health issues cost businesses almost $1,500 per employee, per year.

The ideal workplace is a mentally healthy one in which employers and employees feel respected and safe, are productive, and have the opportunity to perform to the best of their ability. We would not think twice about taking the time to recover from a broken leg or a severe bout of the flu. Yet, only 23 percent of Canadian workers would feel comfortable talking to their employer about a psychological health issue. Mental illness, like physical illness, is part of the human condition and we need to treat it as such.

Most employers are familiar with common workplace ailments such as stress and burnout. Nevertheless, instead of being recognized and managed, these problems are too often misjudged or disregarded. For most employers, it is easier to cope with an employee’s physical injury than a mental one. In too many workplaces there is both a lack of knowledge as to how to effectively manage the mental wellness of employees and a dearth of resources to help employers gain that knowledge.

Canadian workplaces suffer from a staggering gap when it comes to addressing mental wellness in the workplace. Ontario businesses understand the importance of mentally healthy workplaces; 80 percent of employers agree that their organization’s success is dependent on their employees’ health and well-being. Yet only four in ten businesses report having a formal strategy for employee mental health.

On one hand, the business community believes that it is important to support their employees’ mental wellness in the workplace. On the other, they are not always prepared to act on that belief.

Regardless of the size of the business or the sector in which it

operates, people are key to meeting organizational goals – and a mentally healthy workplace is critical to preserving that valuable human capital. Ultimately, promoting a healthy and productive workforce can help businesses and communities across the province face new challenges from a position of strength.

It is time to take action on building mentally healthy workplaces and a proactive workplace wellness strategy is a great place to start. In Working Towards Mental Wellness: A toolkit for employers, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) provides resources for starting the conversation on creating healthy workplaces across Ontario.

A mentally healthy workplace features:

Leadership that is responsive to mental health issues, including taking preventative action.

Supportive relationships between employees and supervisors.

An open door policy, with managers willing to hear both good and bad reports.

Flexible work conditions (where appropriate) and good work/life balance.

A mental wellness strategy that is not drafted and forgotten, but lives on through conversation and action.

A policy of fairness and accommodation for those struggling with mental health issues or returning to work after a leave of absence.

An environment in which employees are able to be productive at work and leave with energy at the end of the day.

At a time when Ontario businesses face a number of challenges, mental health does not have to be one of them.

Mental wellness in the workplace needs to be a priority every single day of the year. Industry, government, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations need to work together to address the mental health challenges affecting every corner of the province. Creating healthy workspaces is fundamental to building a stronger Ontario, and we all have a part to play in making that a reality.

Learn more about mental wellness in the workplace and access additional resources regarding mental health and hiring here.