**TIMMINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS RELEASE**

The Timmins Chamber of Commerce Business Takes the Lead committee announces the launch of their 100 People Who Care campaign at the location of their member PAIB Insurance Inc.

The Chamber’s new donation initiative will see quarterly contributions of $100 to the pooled, potential sum of $10,000 to a local Timmins charity or organization. The creation of the 100 People Who Care campaign came from the numerous projects seeking community and Chamber member support.

“For those looking to learn more about the many worthy community programs servicing Timmins, this initiative is a simple way to join a group of dedicated individuals seeking to make an immediate, direct, and positive contribution to local charity-run programs,” said Ayotte, Chair of Business Takes the Lead and President of PAIB Insurance Inc.

“Recipients of this quarterly-based collaborative undertaking will be the combined efforts of nominations from donors, then the Business Takes the Lead committee narrows to a ballot of three, resulting in a final vote by the donors determining the recipient,” said Ayotte. “Any contributing member can nominate a local, nationally registered charity capable of issuing a tax receipt. One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the selected recipient to assist with the cost of their project.”

“It’s simple- we donate, we nominate, we vote,” said Ayotte.

People looking to get on board can join the Chamber’s Facebook group ‘100 People Who Care – Timmins’ or contact the Chamber directly.

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