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Trevor McPherson, Vice President - Member Services of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce was in town to meet with a few of us from the region for our input on how the OCC can serve its membership better. They are embarking on a Relevancy, Engagement, Value (REVup) approach - meaningful to all of us, and we had a great conversation about how we appreciate their work
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but messaging is sometimes focused on larger businesses. In rural Eastern Ontario, we work to make their message relevant to our members and communities. It also reminded me how important this voice is at the Board table as I embark on my second year as a Chamber network representative.
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At our Mingle last week, we were greeted by the CMHA-HPE
Runway to Wellness
team from The Dressing Room! Erin & Lori were there - sharing information about the upcoming fundraiser event kicking off Mental Health Awareness week on Sunday, May 5th...
Get your tickets here
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Looking forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events - the newsletter below is full of opportunities to connect with each other and meet new people!
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Still a few seats for
TOMORROW
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Do you matter?
Do you feel significant?
Do you have influence?
If these questions made you think, find out why the answers matter at our upcoming breakfast on Wednesday, April 24
th
.
I have had two of my most critical “a-ha” moments at sessions where Gary was involved.
While he’s packing a day into 40 minutes, Gary’s presentation on 6 Habits of Exceptional Leaders & Teams will give you at least one thing to walk away with that will help you, your team or your workplace nudge to a better place.
Gary brings 40 + years of experience in non-profit leadership and is known for his ability to inspire and motivate. Gary is a dynamic facilitator with extensive proficiency developing communication and leadership competency skills with individuals and groups. His clients include leaders in government, business and the non-profit sector.
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Save the Dates
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Corporate COMMUNITY Sponsorships
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Opportunities include all levels of support from
Community Supporter
sponsorships to
Signature Sponsors
of specific Attractions or Entertainment.
This is a great opportunity for smaller businesses who can't afford larger sponsorships to gain exposure in our community through on site acknowledgement.
Contact
Susan Walsh, Special Events Coordinator
at 613-962-4597 or
[email protected]
to discuss your
customized
sponsorship package today
.
She will work within your budget to design a package for your company.
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The BDIA office was the place to be last week - first, the significant announcement made regarding the OATC's move out of Downtown to the former Medigas building on South Church St. has business owners feeling relieved. After the significant investment in the infrastructure for Belleville's downtown, Mayor Panciuk and City Council have been actively engaged in setting the stage for residential, commercial and retail investment as the next phase of revitalization. Second, the BDIA named Marijo Cuerrier as the successful candidate to the new full-time role of Executive Director. As the BDIA is working through developing their own strategic plan, there are many hopeful all this activity and positive energy will help to serve the community as a whole with a vibrant downtown at its core.
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For anyone who missed our breakfast with HEXO Vice-President, Government Relations - Pierre Killeen in February, this report provides valuable insight to the opportunities the cannabis industry will deliver locally and a comprehensive analysis of Ontario’s cannabis market from the perspective of industry and the role public policy can play to ensure the legal market remains competitive by:
o seizing economic opportunity,
o eliminating the illegal market, and;
o safeguarding public health and responsible adult consumption.
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“A promise made is a debt unpaid.” - Robert W. Service.
The Canadian Chamber takes a quick walk through federal efforts to address Canada’s regulatory competitiveness problem following last month’s federal budget. Despite the federal government recognizing these regulatory problems and promising to the resolve them, many regulators have not given it a second thought.
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Member Discounts & Affinity Programs
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Chamber Travel
Do you want to travel to exotic locations and see the world?
Chamber Travel is a great way for Bay of Quinte Chamber members and their guests to experience new travel destinations around the globe. These trips offer an opportunity to business people and residents to travel together in small groups to great locations at an affordable price. Tour companies are selected because of the quality of their packages and all bookings are done through a local travel agent.
Discounted prices are available to Chamber Members.
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Info Night - What's a Christmas Market?
Tuesday, May 14 @ 6:00 pm
The Belleville Club
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Canada's #1 Plan
for Employee Benefits
Understanding How Your Ontario Small or Medium-Sized Business Can Benefit from a Chambers Employee Benefits Plan
Over 30,000 Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are using a Chambers Employee Benefits Plan to provide a wide range of medical and dental coverage to their employees. Over the last 40 years, the Chambers Plan has earned a reputation for being stable, smart, and simple to manage. There are various reasons why your business should consider joining, and our team of experienced insurance advisors will be more than happy to design a plan that suits the unique needs of your small business.
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Incredible turnout at last week's mingle!
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Chamber Mingle at
250 Sidney St.
Thank you to the over 100 attendees who came
out to our mingle last Tuesday!
Thank you to the
Canadian Mental Health Association, Agilec, Big Brothers Big
Sisters & Continuing On in Education
for
being such gracious hosts and providing
the wonderful snacks & beverages!
Special shout out to
Joe Shunock, Ekort Realty
(pictured to the right) for conducting tours of the complex and highlighting the businesses currently there as well as the great opportunities and unique spaces that exist within this incredible property.
Thank you to the other member businesses who participated in the mingle by opening their spaces for the tour -
GLI Promotions, Loyalist Martial Arts Academy, YMCA office, Quintevation & WORQHUB, Mommy Mops, Susan K. Bailey, Sexual Assault Centre, and The Quinte Network.
There were so many
people spread out over the space that door prizes were drawn after the event.
CONGRATULATIONS
to our
DOOR PRIZE
Winners
Monique Quackenbush, The Richmond
Kathie, GLI Promotions
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Coworking Takeover Week
COWORKING TAKEOVER WEEK is coming to Belleville from
May 6-10
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We’re so excited to bring this amazing experience to you all!
During the week local businesses open their doors to freelancers, entrepreneurs,
remote workers, and home-based business owners. They will offer coworking
and other services that support them!
Get involved
Vendors
: Open your doors to coworkers. You could offer space or a service.
Volunteers
: Help us make this week a success!
Freelancers
: Come out to cowork in the community!
Want to know more about it?
Come on out to the Community Meeting this Thursday, April 25th to learn
more about Coworking Takeover Week. It’s at Artisan Collective Market,
279 Front St. in downtown Belleville at 6 pm.
Please be sure to register below so we know how many to expect:
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Congratulations to TALBOT PROMO!
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Talbot Marketing's 2019 Best Managed Companies in Canada.
Congratulations to Beckie Searles-Davis of Talbot Promo!
"I am so thankful to be a part of this journey with all of my Talbot family"
Talbot Promo has been a
Valued Member of the Chamber since 2016
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Congratulations to BAY MAZDA!
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National "Elite" Award
Congratulations to Sean Belfry, Business Manager at Bay Mazda!
Shown collecting his Elite award, along with his wife Anita from the
Mazda Canada President David Klan in Vancouver.
"Well done and well deserved"
Bay Mazda has been a
Valued Member of the Chamber since 1994
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QuinTech Technology Association is looking for industry insiders to help promote, improve and grow the technology industry in Quinte and Prince Edward County. Join us for a technology Meetup where you’ll get to engage with peers and learn how you can shape the technology industry in the Quinte Region. We’re looking for employers, employees, people with an interest in technology, digital marketing and digital branding, coding and all other aspects of technology.
Join us for this free meet up and learn how you can help build this
exciting resource in the Quinte Region.
Tuesday April 23
Doors open at 5:00PM & Speaker to follow at 6:00PM
Capers - 272 Front St.
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Please join us in celebrating the opening of our new clinic and welcome our new team member, physiotherapist Jamie Deloyer to Belleville. Wine & light snacks will be served.
Friday May 10
12 - 4 pm
*ribbon cutting at 12pm
Diamond Physiotherapy
65A Dundast St. East, Belleville
613-969-7229
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Bring your most successful business tool to share with our group of women. It can be anything that you feel is integral to your success. You will leave this meeting with 10+ new tools to implement into your business.
Examples of Success tools are:
Book, Podcast, online subscription, A system, A service, Mentor, A team you have built, A quote you always follow, Your vision/dream board, Magazine subscription,Your morning routine.
What do you rely on when you need to grow your business, or help you stay focused?
Bring this tool or information about this tool to share with the other business ladies.
DEADLINE to RSVP IS TUESDAY MAY 7th
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Job Posting: Construction Manager
Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Hastings is currently seeking a Construction Manager. This individual will be goal-driven and results oriented, and committed to the Habitat mission to build quality affordable homes and to improve the health and safety of owner-occupied homes. This individual will have extensive technical and managerial construction experience with strong critical thinking, time management, communication and high-level organizational skills with demonstrated follow-through.
The Construction Manager is responsible for all aspects of the construction process, from project inception through completion and closing; to ensure a smooth transition throughout each phase to include land acquisition, house design, project planning, budget, schedule, sub-trades and employee/volunteer management.
Application Deadline: Friday April 26, 2019
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Treat yourself to a wonderful evening of music!
It's the Mayor's Concert of the Arts & you're invited to attend free of charge, just contact:
The Empire Theatre
& reserve your seat.
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Looking for more Great Events?
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Closing Thought For The Week...
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5 Moira Street East
Belleville On, K8N 5B3
(613) 962-4597
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