NEW PARTNERED PERK



The Chamber Perks App just dropped their first national Perk Partnership. Chamber members, as well as their employees now have access to these exclusive deals.

Download the Chamber Perks App if you haven’t already and check out how much you can save on your phone bill and more.

Validation of employment to Chamber member may be required by Rogers.

On June 26^th we will be having a Business Succession event at 8:30am -9:30am at the Clarion hotel. This event aims to educate business owners about selling or transitioning their businesses. This is a free event and if business owners aren't available to make it in person, we also offer the event via zoom and will provide a zoom link to watch the event. 

On June 27th we will be hosting a Business Succession event in Thunder Bay at 8:30am -9:30am (Thunder Bay time)  and an organization called Talent Beyond Boundaries will be doing a presentation at that event. This presentation will outline the TBB process/ services. and will explain how local employers can be matched with potential pre-qualified interview candidates. TBB has a roster of skilled and qualified refugees who are looking to immigrate to Canada. This program was developed to match refugees that are skilled and qualified in their respective fields, with a Canadian employer looking to hire. This event will also be offered virtually if business owners aren't able to make it in person. 

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, July 6, 2024 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, August 17, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Event Details:

The Main Street Markets are returning this summer on Saturday, July 6th and Saturday, August 17th, with the street closed to vehicle traffic on Main St. S. between First St. S. and Second St. S.

The markets will play host to local and regional vendors and merchants, music and activities, along with food and beverage offerings.

This free public event is a great way to spend a summer afternoon in downtown Kenora exploring all the unique shops, eateries, and supporting local businesses. 

Road Closure Notice

Fifth Street South from Sixth Avenue South to Eighth Avenue South will be closed to traffic and pedestrians beginning Wednesday, June 12, at 8:00 a.m. until further notice.

Local traffic will be permitted, and detour signs will be posted.

Moncrief Construction Limited (MCL) will be completing a water main repair.

We thank the public for their patience and cooperation during the emergency repairs.

https://www.kenora.ca/.../fifth-street-south-road-closure...

The Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce is putting together another Mix and Mingle at our member Cottage Time Public House. This event will include a brief general meeting for our members, informational presentations from our guest speakers, some great food, and time to mingle and network with the rest of the business community. This event is sponsored in part by The Standard Insurance Brokers and Gamboa & Holland Accounting & Tax.

The Chamber is facilitating a presentation to the business community on the Pallet Shelter Project. This presentation will be held virtually on Wednesday June 19th from 12:00-12:30, please email info@kenorachamber.com to register.

Ashley Neniska Memorial Races



Remembrance at 4:15pm

Hot Laps 4:25pm

Racing 4:35pm

FEATURING- HD Contracting Ent. 4-Cylinders, WISSOTA Pure Stocks, WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds

$15 Adults

$10 Ages 13-17

$5 Ages 6-12

5/Under FREE

HST Included in all prices

Gates Open at 3:30pm

Remembrance at 4:15pm

Hot Laps at 4:25pm

Racing at 4:35pm

Pit Fees -

Online Waiver - kenora.speedwaiver.com

$25 Car/Driver,

$25 per pit crew member 13+

$10 Ages 6-12

5/Under Free

Draw/Redraw

CASH ONLY at Grandstand Gate

No Outside Coolers/Food/Drinks/Alcohol

Concession available (Cash Only)

No Pets in Grandstand

Youth Enterprise Day Camp offers campers the opportunity to develop and execute their own "out of this world" business idea and meet local entrepreneurs and loan officers. They will also enjoy summer camp activities such as swimming, outdoor sports, theme days, and a special field trip!

Campers will host 'Business for a Day' where parents, friends and community members will have the opportunity to support campers and celebrate their achievements in entrepreneurship.

Details:

• Date: August 19 – 23, 2024
• Time: 8:30am – 4pm
• Camp fee: $175
• Ages: 9 - 13
• Location: Moncrief Construction Sports Centre
• Registration is open and can be completed the following ways:
• in-person at the Moncrief Construction Sports Centre
• online at the following link: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/kenora/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
• or by calling 807-467-2087

Hosted by the City of Kenora, with special thanks to the following:

• Northwest Business Centre
• Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre
• Harbourtown Biz
• Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation
• Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce

Questions? Please reach out to Allyson at apele@kenora.ca

Whose ready to SHAKE THE LAKE Summer is here in Kenora, and we can’t wait to host the first ever Shake The Lake, August 3rd, 2024.

Get ready to party with Juno award winning rock group DEFAULT, Thunder Bays own electronic-pop sensation COLEMAN HELL, Canadian country-rock group PETRIC, and Kenora’s favorites NORTH SHORE and JACKSON KLIPPENSTIEN.

Lets start some new traditions and make this a summer to remember. Tickets are ON-SALE NOW

lowac - Lake of the Woods Arts Community

Do you love the arts? Do you like working with kids? If you said yes to both of those things, then you might be who we are looking for!

ArtsFest2024 needs some amazing and energetic volunteers to help us plan and operate the KidZone for this year's festival running July 20 and 21. As we get closer to the actual event, we will be running a few virtual planning meetings with our organizing team to go over how to make this event a success! And we will need your help to organize the event on the actual days of.

But the show can't go on without YOU! So get in contact and together, we can introduce a lot of young minds to the world of art this summer!

Email lowaccoordinator@gmail.com for more information.

Thank you very much to our partner, Kenora Chiefs Advisory for helping with the event!

And thank you very much to The Muse - Lake of the Woods Museum & Douglas Family Art Centre for letting us use your beautiful space!

Matiowski Farmers' Market

The Matiowski Farmers' Market is back for the 19th year on the Kenora Harbourfront under the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion. Running every Wednesday for 17 weeks, June 12th through October 2nd, 8:30 am to 2:00 pm with over 100 local and regional vendors weekly.

You will find produce, meat, treats, artisans, crafters, jewellers, community groups and so much more.

Service dogs ONLY allowed under the tent due to Health & Safety.



Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Renew All Solutions Inc. Provides Basement Waterproofing, Crawlspace Encapsulations, Structural Repairs & Total Basement Finishing. 20+ Years Combined of Internationally Certified Below Grade Knowledge! 

Call For Your Free Estimate Today! 807-407-7788

It’s time for another Garrow Park summer rental highlight

Here’s a classic beginner option…The Kayak!

-Rental rates: $20/hour

-Three kayaks sizes to choose from: child / youth / adult

-Rentals for ages 3+

-Option for double seat capacity for youth

-Sit-on-top kayak styles for a more sturdy paddle

-Riders 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult on the water with their own rental at all times.

-PFDs included in all our rentals!

Our online calendar will be LAUNCHING SOON so you can start planning your summer FUN on the lake!

We can’t wait to see you on the shores of Rabbit Lake in the City of #Kenora

Do you have a passion for hospitality and food service? Are you looking for your next challenge? Seeking to grow your career and apply your drive for providing the perfect guest experience? Boston Pizza is growing our Management Team in Thunder Bay and Kenora!

Forward resumes via email to: shalleyr@bostonpizza.com

Acadia recently launched a new digital marketing division called RoundTable, which expands our capabilities with customers to achieve unlimited marketing opportunities. We are seeking a creative, customer centric person in Kenora, Ontario to join our team and support local businesses in reaching their goals. 

Like the name RoundTable suggests, we work as a collaborative team to bring our clients a customized approach to marketing their business. We invite you to pull up a chair and join our innovative, winning team as a Marketing Sales Consultant. This position is responsible for selling cutting edge marketing solutions to local businesses through digital and radio marketing solutions. 

If you have a desire to learn the stories behind local businesses and offer guidance to help them grow and succeed – we want to hear from you!

The Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls is seeking to retain the services of a qualified biologist, consultant, or firm to conduct an environmental assessment to determine all of the environmental impacts potential development will have on a geographic area of our community, including (but not limited to) water quality, fisheries, and wildlife habitats.

Interested proponents are invited to prepare a proposal which clearly indicates how they intend to carry out the work set in the project terms of reference. Consultants will have access to the Development Proposal, as well as site surveys. Please request these documents prior to submitting a proposal. All interested consultants must submit one electronic copy of their proposal. All proposals must be submitted by noon on June 18,2024.

Please note that the Township hopes to have this assessment and accompanying report complete no later than July 15, 2024.

Proposals and requests for further information should be directed to: Heather Gropp- Community Development Officer: hgropp@snnf.ca