Messages & Greetings – Peruvian Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Welcome London Consulting Group!

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:43:06 +0000

Welcome London Consulting Group!

The Peruvian-Canadian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the London Consulting Group membership and sincerely thanks Raul Garcia, Managing Director of LCG Canada, for his business.

Founded in 1991 London Consulting operates throughout the Americas and the Caribbean via 9 regional offices and headquarters in Monterrey, Mexico. LCG is a multinational that improves the profitability of companies by liberating their growth potential through business consulting.

The Firm develops and implements changes and solutions required in their clients. Services include both the strategic and operational areas, guaranteeing sustainable financial results.

Warm wishes for PEACE!

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 16:39:23 +0000

Warm wishes for PEACE!

We want to take a moment to express our gratitude to all our Members and Friends for their support in the past year. May you have a wonderful holiday season and happy new year!

LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH
by: Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller – 1955

Let there be peace on earth
and let it begin with me.
Let there be peace on earth,
the Peace that was meant to be.

With God as our Father
brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother
in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me,
let this be the moment now.
With every step I take,
let this be my solemn vow:

To take each moment and live each moment
in Peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth
And let it begin with me.

On Mother’s Day

admin — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 02:01:36 +0000

On Mother’s Day

ANNIE VILLARAN

Annie is a dedicated entrepreneur who works at the Peruvian Canadian Chamber of Commerce and is also a mother. She makes the seemingly impossible busy life of a working mom seem rewarding and possible, of course, not without her own set of challenges. Annie is a person with a great sense of camaraderie, so she cares about giving back to her community, which led her to work with other Peruvians at the PCCC.

What is your favorite memory of your mom?

My mom had always been a strong woman, an enterpriser, having her own businesses. Joining her in those special visits to her businesses was one of my most dear memories.

What message would you give your children, to follow in their lives?

I would like to leave my children with the knowledge that, in this life, you have to work hard and put in the effort along with a lot of responsibility to get what you want to accomplish.

What message would you give our generation?

Learn to be happy! As time progresses we tend to fit in being happy, with material products. When, in fact, to be truly happy you just need to enjoy the simple things in life such as parents, school, and many more great examples.

Did being a mom ever get in the way of your career aspirations?

Being a mom requires sacrifice and responsibility, but it is a rewarding experience when you see them grow up. Yes, sometimes it does get in the way, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

SANDRA BARRETO

Sandra is a fantastic worker at the PCCC. She was born in Peru, that is why she always tries to help her country, even if she is not physically in Peru. She is focused on improving business connections.

How do you balance your work while having to take care of your children at home?

Nowadays it is easier since my son is 28 years old; however, previously it meant a challenge, mainly because of the language, but we were able to overcome it together. Also, the PCCC has always given me the flexibility I needed.

If you could describe your job in 3 words, what would they be and why?

Connections: You can meet more people, and expand your networking. Service: The support given to Peruvian and Canadian people and companies. Union: It has been shown in the chamber group, the option to work with the chamber, the consulate, and the companies.

How would you promote the business network between Peru and Canada?

Networking with the different companies that are part of the PCCC, given that each of these, can be substantially enhanced.

What is your role in the Canadian-Peruvian Chamber of Commerce?

I have the charge of Board of directors, treasurer, and chair of agricultural imports.

Happy Pisco Sour day!

admin — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:00:03 +0000

Happy Pisco Sour day!

Lovers of Peruvian Pisco Sour have reason to celebrate the country’s cocktail this February 5: World Pisco Sour Day.

Over the years, Pisco Sour has become part of the national identity, pride, and joy of every Peruvian. Whether there is something to celebrate, coming together with friends, or welcoming strangers and foreigners, this drink is always there.

For this reason, the Pisco Sour was declared Cultural Patrimony of the Nation in 2007 by the National Institute of Culture (INC), and the first Saturday of February of each year was decreed as its commemorative day.

And, at the gates of a new celebration, we want to share with you the PROMPERU catalog with the history of Peruvian Pisco and the preparation of the majestic Pisco Sour, among other recipes (Chilcano, Capitan, Pisco Point, Pisco Tropical).

Try it and Celebrate with us!

By way of background since many people in Canada are not familiar with the brandy produced in winemaking regions of Peru, the Pisco Sour cocktail is said to have been created by Victor Vaughen Morris, an American bartender working in Cerro de Pasco, a city in central Peru. In 1916, he opened Morris’ Bar in Lima (Boza Street, today Jirón de la Unión) and it quickly became popular with the Peruvian upper class and visitors. However, the way it is prepared today was established in 1993 at the ‘Maury Hotel’.

Letter from the PCCC President

admin — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:30:34 +0000

Letter from the PCCC President

Looking back on our performance in 2021 as we get ready for 2022, it is a great time to reflect on what we have accomplished, and the plans we have for an exciting 2022.

I’d like to start by thanking every member, partner, and volunteer of the PCCC and recognize we would not be here without the contributions made by each and every one of you. I would also like to thank Arturo Ruiz for all his leadership and support to the Chamber during his presidency (2020-2021). Thank you!

Our strategic plan for 2022 focuses on 4 main areas. Firstly, we will expand our efforts to develop new strategic partnerships which will drive benefits to our members and our communities by supporting our vision of creating opportunities and connections. Secondly, for our members, the focus is on improving our services provided in terms of quality of service and quantity. All of our work won’t be possible without our volunteers, so our third area of focus is to implement mentoring programs and development for our volunteers to attract and keep the right talent. Lastly to continue strengthening the core of our organization by the continuous improvement of our process and standards.

From an organizational point of view, we incorporated two new directors to the board and recruited many volunteers to support the services provided by the Chamber. At the end of 2021, we also welcomed a new board. To meet the new board members, visit https://perucanadacc.ca/news/pccc-announces-new-president.

Last year was a year of growth, change, and transition. At the beginning of the year, we transitioned our organization from a provincial chamber of commerce to a federal chamber, this change expands our opportunities and access to additional resources that will benefit our members in the future.

Due to the COVID situation we focused on hosting webinars, we delivered over ten webinars to promote education and investment in different sectors such as Technology, Mining, Infrastructure, Investment opportunities in Peru, among others, and we had the participation of important functionaries from Peru and Canada such as Ambassadors, Ministers, and Trade Commissioners and other Executives. Some of the webinars were joint efforts with our strategic partners such as E&Y, KPMG, Canadian Institute of Mining, Sociedad Geologica del Peru.

We also focused on developing our social media presence, especially on LinkedIn, promoting relevant content to our followers which allowed us to grow our followers by 40% compared to 2020.

With the executive team in place and with the help of our amazing volunteers and partners, we are really making strides in achieving our strategic goal of becoming a referral partner in the development of commerce between Peru and Canada and this 2022 will be a great year to deliver growth and opportunities.

I look forward to connecting with all our members and volunteers. Thank you,

Alexis Ricordi,
President PCCC