CHARLOTTETOWN – APRIL 30, 2018 – The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host May’s Business After Hours social with the Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI, the Wellington Rural Action Center, RDÉE Prince Edward Island and the LIENS project. The social will take place on Thursday, May 17 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Simple Feast Catering, located at 119 Kent Street, Suite 290 (second floor), in Charlottetown.
“Whether you’re new to the Chamber, a long-time member, or simply interested in learning more about what the Chamber does, Business After Hours is for everyone to enjoy,” said Penny Walsh-McGuire, executive director of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’re pleased to be co-hosting this event with our friends from the Acadian and Francophone community.”
Guests can enjoy appetizers prepared by Simple Feast Catering owner Jérémie Arsenault and chef Brian Stanton while listening to live Acadian music performed by Julien and Annie Kitson. There will door prizes throughout the evening, including a 15-inch retro jukebox with Bluetooth capabilities. Information about the organizations will be available on-site.
Business After Hours is sponsored by FlyPEI and provides a casual environment for members of the local business community to meet, exchange ideas and build connections. These monthly socials take a more relaxed approach to networking, where attendees go to wind down after work and enjoy food and refreshments.
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CUTLINE 1: Raymond J. Arsenault, coordinator of the Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI; Penny Walsh McGuire, executive director of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce; and Jérémie Arsenault, owner of Simple Feast Catering, plan for May’s Business After Hours social taking place at Simple Feast Catering on May 17.
CUTLINE 2: Julien and Annie Kitson of Charlottetown will be entertaining guests during the May 17 Business After Hours Social.
CUTLINE 3: This 15-inch tall Victrola retro jukebox will be offered as a door prize by the Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI during the May 17th edition of the Business After Hours Social at Simple Feast Catering.
For more information:
Abby Goodwin
Events and promotions coordinator
Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce
(902) 628-2000, Ext. 226
agoodwin@charlottetownchamber.com
Raymond J. Arsenault
Coordinator
Acadian and Francophone Chamber of Commerce of PEI
(902) 854-3439, Ext. 231
raymond@rdeeipe.org