2015 has arrived and the BMA is hoping your business will join us in some exciting new projects for Vankleek Hill, the Busiest Little Town in Ontario. There is strength in numbers, so by joining our team, together we can support and nurture these events and activities.

What we’ve done:

• Manage & support Vankleek Hill Bucks, a ‘shop local’ initiative. Bucks are now available for a 5% discount every Saturday at the Farmer’s Market.

• Participated in St Patrick’s Day parade

• Highlighted our businesses by participating in the VKH Trade Show

• Organized Annual Trash & Treasure town-wide garage sale

• Oversaw & funded the operation of Vankleek Hill’s Tourist Info Center (summer student)

• Created an advertising campaign ‘Spend Saturday’s in VKH’ focusing on the West Island of Montreal and Hudson

• Created welcome baskets for new residents

• Partnered with Beau’s Brewery & Champlain Township for ‘Paint the Town Red’ fall decorating & fountain project

• Initiated the project The Edible Gardens of Vankleek Hill 

• Parade of Lights financial sponsor

What we’d like to do:

• Continue to promote Vankleek Hill as a place to visit, shop and do business.

• Implement The Edible Gardens of Vankleek Hill and continue to educate residents & businesses on the benefits of the project

• Provide educational opportunities to members

• Increase partnering / improve links with other local organizations

What can the Business and Merchant Association do for YOUR business?

The BMA continues to make strides in attracting visitors to our area and creating traffic to local businesses. Members actively contribute to our progress. We build promotional relationships; businesses intersect, but don’t compete. We share resources (community networking). And we share opportunities, such as offering new sources of customers or employees.

We are a group of energetic, goal-oriented business people who invite you to join our team. Surround yourself with self-motivated, creative people and surround yourself with great sources for ideas of all kinds! To apply or to renew, please visit Join BMA

Tara MacWhirter,

President, Vankleek Hill Business and Merchant Association

2014-2015

Current Executive Members (Click to view)

2015 Business of the Year

The Vankleek Hill Business and Merchant Association is inviting you to vote for your favourite business! You choose why a business deserves your vote! Customer service? Community involvement? Friendly staff? Quality work? ALL BUSINESSES ARE ELIGIBLE!

Ballots will be tabulated and the top 10 finalists will be selected. The name of the BUSINESS OF THE YEAR will be announced at the Vankleek Hill Business Appreciation Night which takes place on January 15, 2016.

A random draw from all the ballots will take place and the winner will receive $50 in Vankleek Hill bucks!

Voting is now closed. This year’s winner will be announced here January 18, 2016 along with the winner of the $50 VKH Bucks.

Post a Job

If you are a current  BMA member please provide the following information and we will post your job in the available jobs section of the BMA website. If you are not a member contact us to find out how to get your job posted.

Company Name *

Company Email *

Job Title

Duties *

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Volunteers wanted

Vankleek Hill Business and Merchant Association

We need your helping hands to

• deliver,

• pick-up,

• set-up,

• man booths,

• design posters,

• translate text into french,

• work with emails and internet etc etc.

Is there a committee you would like to launch that addresses an area of concern not previously addressed?
We desperately need individuals to do some paperwork/research, etc., such as for grants and grant applications

Please fill in the form and submit it to us and someone will contact you for more details.
Thanks for giving us your time, effort and support. Students are especially invited to join our team.

We can’t do this without you!

Name *

First

Last *

Last

Email *

Phone number

Are you a student?

 Yes

 

 No

Do you have a driver's License?

 Yes

 No

Event you wish to volunteer for

or general help

 anything

Time preferred

 Morning

 Afternoon

 Evening

 Weekends

Do you have the ability to translate English to French?

 Yes

 No

Do you have graphic art skills for design of posters etc..?

 Yes

 No

Additional comments

 

Available Jobs

Information Officer Museum

Company NameHigginson Tower

Company

Job TitleInformation Officer Vankleek Hill Museum

DutiesOpen and close facility
Social media and blog posting (daily)
Updating newspaper and event calendars with local events
Cleaning work space area
Logging visitors
Reading all tourism materials and brochures
Giving directions and appropriate brochures if applicable
Working on BMA member projects.

Start dateMay 21/2015

 Apply now

Name *

First

Name *

Last

Email Address *

Upload your C.V

Information Officer Higginson Tower

Company NameHigginson Tower

Company

Job TitleInformation Officer

DutiesOpen and close facility
Social media and blog posting (daily)
Updating newspaper and event calendars with local events
Cleaning work space area
Logging visitors
Reading all tourism materials and brochures
Giving directions and appropriate brochures if applicable
Working on BMA member projects.

Start dateMay 21/2015

Apply now

Name *

First

Name *

Last

Email Address *

Upload your C.V

AGENT DE PROMOTION TOURISTIQUE

Company NameTourisme Prescott Russell

Company

Job TitleAGENT DE PROMOTION TOURISTIQUE

Duties· Fournir de l’information sur les services et produits touristiques de l’entreprise et des attraits environnants, au téléphone ou en personne
· Participer activement au développement et à la mise en œuvre des activités de promotion touristiques
· Maintenir les inventaires du matériel d’information
· Assurer les mises à jour du site web et des sites de médias sociaux de TPRT, tel que demandé par la Superviseure.
· Preuve d’entre-gens et de dynamisme en interpellant les clients des événements et festivals auxquels TPRT sera présents.
· Compiler les statistiques relatives aux visiteurs et maintenir la base de données des statistiques
· Maintenir à jour la banque de photos TPRT
· Recevoir et traiter les plaintes de la clientèle
· Encourager les visites aux membres de TPRT et la prolongation de séjours dans la région

Start dateApril

Apply now

Name *

First

Name *

Last

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Join VKHBMA

Vankleek Hill Business and Merchant Association

Why Join VKHBMA

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG--- LETS MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR REGION !

Here are some of the perks you receive when you join our winning team.......
Free window decal for your business hours
shows support of the organization.
Free advertising "Showcase your Business" section
Networking-info sharing-business development opportunities

Cost of membership is $50/year for a new member and $100/year for renewals.

Registration type *

 New member

 

 Renewal

Name *

First

Last

Business name *

Business address *

Type of business

Number of employees

Primary contact person

Email *

Title

VKH Bucks contact

Who will be the primary contact for the Vankleek hill bucks, info required by the bank.

Work phone *

Mobile

Info for your listing in the business directory

Website

Facebook page URL

Twitter URL

LinkedIn

Description of your business

Please upload a copy of your business logo, if you have a high resolution copy even better.

 

This is for your listing in the business directory

Reason for joining *

 Committee interest

 Networking

 Government

 Seminars

 Retail review

 Marketing

 Parade

Newsletter Registration

 Member Newsletter

 General Newsletter

 None*

VKHBMA Businesses

SALON FUNERAIRE BERTHIAUME

Berthiaume Funeral Home

 

Phone Number: 1-877-632-8511

Fax: 1-613-632-1065

Address:103 High St, Vankleek Hill, ON

E-mail: 

Website: 

 

 

CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP

Champlain Township

 

Phone Number: 1-613-678-3003

Address:948 Pleasant Corner Road East, Vankleek Hill, ONT. K0B 1R0

E-mail: 

Website: 

 

DENTAL HYGIENE WELLNESS CENTRE

 

Dental Hygiene Wellness Centre

Phone Number: 1-613-674-2779

Address:2189 Conc3, St.Eugene, Ontario, Canada, K0B 1P0

E-mail: 

Website: 

 

 

HR CENTRICS

 

HR Centrics

Phone Number: 1-613-852-7920

E-mail: 

Website: 

 

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KRIDER SPORTS

Krider Sports

 

Phone Number: 1-613-678-2396

Address:110 Barton St. P.O. Box 46 Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0 Canada

E-mail: 

Website: 

LOW'S REALTY

Low’s Realty

 

Phone Number: 1-613-678-6780

Address:54 Main Street East, Vankleek Hill,Ontario , K0B 1R0,Canada Website: 

 

METAMORPHOSE

MetaMorphose Interior Design

 

Phone Number: 1-613-850-9591

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REVERA

 

Heritage Lodge Retirement Home

Phone Number: 1-613-678-2690

Address:48 Wall St, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0

E-mail: 

Website: 

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LINER PRO

 

Liner Pro

Phone Number: 1-613-636-1200

Address:2848 Hwy 34, Hawkesbury, ON K6A 2R2

 

MARTEL MONUMENTS

 

Martel Monuments

Phone Number: 1-800-261-6552

Address:15, Terry Fox Drive, Vankleek Hill, Ontario K0B 1R0, P.O. Box – 10

E-mail:

Website: 

SCOTIA BANK

 

Scotia Bank

Phone Number: 1-613-678-3224

Address:51 Bond Street, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada, K0B 1R0

E-mail: 

Website: 

 

VANKLEEKFM.COM

 

VKH Radio Station

Phone Number: 1-613-678-3327

E-mail: 

Website: 

VKH HOMEOPATHY

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VKH HOCKEY TEAM

VKH Hockey Team

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JADE GARDEN

 

Jade Garden

Phone Number: 1-613-678-6008

Address: 85 Main Street East, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0

E-mail: 

Website: 

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ACCENT LEVAC FURNITURE INC

 

 Accent Levac Furniture Inc

Phone Number: 1-613-678-2004

Address: 5676 Route 34, Ontario, K0B 1R0

E-mail: 

Website: 

 

NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA

 

National Bank Of Canada

Phone Number: 1-613-678-3324

Address: 38 Main Street West, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0

E-mail: 

Website: 

 

BEAU'S ALL NATURAL BREWERY

 

Beau’s All Natural Brewery

Phone Number: (866) 585 BEER

Address: 10 Terry Fox Dr. Vankleek Hill, OntarioK0B 1R0

E-mail: 

Website: ​

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METEC

 

METEC Metal Technology Inc.

Phone Number: 1-613-678-3957

Address: 20 Terry Fox Drive, Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0

E-mail: 

Website: 

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Tally Beans

Phone Number: 1-613-676-2837

Address: 4501 Pearl Road, L’Orignal, ON K0B 1K0

E-mail: 

MACEWEN VANKLEEK HILL

 

MacEWEN Vankleek Hill

Phone Number: 1-613-678-5932

Address: 5819 Hwy 34, ON K0B 1R0

E-mail: 

 

THE TRILLIUM TEA ROOM

 

The Trillium Tea Room

Phone Number: 1-613-678-3957

Address: 111 Main St E, box 1194 Vankleek Hill, ON K0B 1R0

E-mail: murphy196103@gmail.com​

Edible Gardens in Vankleek Hill

The Business & Merchant Association as part of its mandate to support local business is committed to making Vankleek Hill an even more appealing place to work, live and visit. We want to draw new interest and visitors, continue to beautify our Town and promote a culture that is grounded in local economy, local food and local community. 

Please join us at our meeting on September 24 at 7 pm at the Vankleek Hill Curling Club for a presentation on an exciting new project we are introducing The Edible Gardens of Vankleek Hill. This meeting is open to all members of the BMA and to the public. We hope you will be as excited about this idea as we are and we hope to see you there. 

 

 

The Edible Gardens of Vankleek Hill

The Business & Merchant Association, as part of its mandate to support local business, is committed to making Vankleek Hill an even more appealing place to work, live and visit. We want to draw new interest and visitors, continue to beautify our Town and promote a culture that is grounded in local economy, local food and local community. 

Please join us at our meeting on September 24 at 7 pm at the Vankleek Hill Curling Club, 136 Bond Street for a presentation on an exciting new project we are introducing The Edible Gardens of Vankleek Hill. This meeting is open to all members of the BMA and to the public. We hope you will be as excited about this idea as we are and we hope to see you there. 

La présentation sera en anglais mais les questions seront prises dans les deux langues.

For more information, please call 613-852-7920

Public Meeting

September 24 – 7pm

Vankleek Hill Curling Club

 

Introducing a new project 

The Edible Gardens of Vankleek Hill

 

Come join us and see how you can get involved in this exciting new activity to beautify our Town.

Would you like your business to have more exposure, without extra costs?

 

How about participating in a local event that requires you to simply be open during your normal business hours? We will send the people your way, for free, as long as you don’t mind having a bit of fun with them.

 

Your Vankleek Hill Business & Merchant Association is working on a plan to have a VKH area Scavenger Hunt with an emphasis on random acts of kindness.

Readers of The Review will have a month to complete a list of tasks around town. 

Here is what we need you to do:   come up with the task for your business.

 

It should be something an adult of any age/size could do, and it can be as intensive or hands-off as you like; taking a picture of your sign, solving a riddle in your shop, or volunteering time – but no more than 30 minutes.

 

You want people to discover your business, not just drive by.  But keep in mind that they will have a list of about 25 tasks to complete so they will a limited amount of time to spend at each location.

 

We are looking at ways to improve our community by introducing locals to all the businesses and services that exist in our area. This is not about fundraising, or making a sale. This is meant to get people to your location and have a good time doing it. This is also not a race, so we do not expect you to put in extra hours.

 

If you have any ideas or suggestions, we are always open. VKH has a great collection of residents and independent business owners; we want them all to stay here so the BMA’s goal is to keep Vankleek Hill vital and contemporary. 

 

Since we cannot include all businesses in our area, precedence will be given to our members.  However, that will NOT be the main criteria – we are looking for a variety of task at businesses in all locations - not just those on Main Street.

 

We ask you to fill out the attached form with the 3 questions and either fax it or scan it back.

 

Please join our Commercial Scavenger Hunt

(AKA – Get to Know Your Vankleek Hill)

 

 

 

Business Name _____________________________________________

 

Address _____________________________________________

 

Contact Person: ______________________________________________

 

Phone Number

 

What are your normal business hours in June/July:       

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

 

What would you like people to do at your location:

 

__________________________________________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________________________

 

You can fax this to 613-728-3414 and add    ATTN: Brenda Noble

Or scan it to an email and send it to:

 

 

If you have any questions, please send them to that email, or ask your favourite BMA executive. All of our information is on the BMA website:

 

Champlain Fire Protection Inc.

1-613-678-3480

45 Union Street

Vankleek Hill Ontario K0B 1R0

champlainfireprotection@hotmail.com

www.champlainfireprotection.ca

Vankleek Hill Foodland

1-613-678-6278

5666 Highway 34

Vankleek Hill Ontario K0B 1R0

 

 

Trophy Hill Promotions

1-613-678-3773

5044 Highway 34

Vankleek Hill Ontario K0B 1R0

info@trophyhill.ca

www.trophyhill.ca

MacEwen Vankleek Hill

1-613-678-5932

5819 Highway 34

Vankleek Hill Ontario K0B 1R0

mpi.vankleekhill@teksavvy.com

Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co

1-866-585-BEER

10 Terry Fox Drive

Vankleek Hill Ontario K0B 1R0

ohyeah@beaus.ca

www.beaus.ca

Scotiabank

1-613-678-3224

55 Main Street East PO Box 100

Vankleek Hill Ontario K0B 1R0

sylvain.labrie@scotiabank.com

www.scotiabank.com

Porchfest for a third year in Vankleek Hill

Porchfest will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2017.

 

Vankleek Hill has porches and we have talented people.

Put them together and you get Porchfest.

 

Think of a walking tour, combined with all kinds of entertainment! More than 25 performers, storytellers, dancers and even improv acts will share their talents during those five hours and here's the fun part: the entertainment takes place on the porches and verandahs of town residents.

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On Porchfest day, a printed schedule/map will be available, which will list the performances, locations and times. The schedule will also be posted online closer to the event. Admission is free.

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Here's how it works: Performers can register online and homeowners may offer their porches as venues for performers. We will pair up performers with venues within the historic heart of Vankleek Hill.

 

Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs and they should be prepared to move from location to location.

Une troisième année pour Balconfête Vankleek Hill

Balconfête Vankleek Hill aura lieu le 29 juillet, 2017.

 

Nous avons des balcons à  Vankleek Hill et nous avons des gens talentueux. Mettez-les ensemble et vous obtenez Balconfête.

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L'évènement sera comme une promenade à  pied accompagnée de plusieurs prestations! Plus de 25 artistes, interprètes, conteurs, danceurs et même de l'impro vont partager leurs talents pendant cette journée. Tout ceci sur les vérandas et balcons des belles maisons victoriennes de Vankleek Hill.

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Le jour de l'évènement, procurez-vous une copie de l'horaire/carte, qui vous informera des artistes, emplacements et heures des prestations. Elle sera également disponible ici sur ce site, plus près de la date. L'évènement est gratuit.

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Voici comment cela fonctionne: les artistes s'inscrivent ici-bas, ainsi que les propriétaires qui désirent offrir leur balcon pour les prestations. Nous, les organisateurs, jumélerons les artistes avec les balcons disponibles dans le coeur de Vankleek Hill.

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Nous encourageons les visiteurs à apporter leurs propres chaises et d'être prêts à  se déplacer d'un endoit à l'autre.