Best wishes to all of our members for a prosperous and healthy 2024.

Wow! Where did the time go?

2023 flew by, and we hope we were able to connect with you during the past year. We have been working on the schedule of events for 2024 and have some terrific mingles and breakfast speakers lined up. Please let us know if there are topics or speakers you would like to see at a breakfast or webinar.

You will see your annual membership renewal in your inbox shortly. We appreciate the continued support from the local business community. Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the President's Dinner and the Annual Golf Tournment. If you would like more information or would like to discuss aspects of your membership, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to connect. Please take a moment and check out the video highlighting new members over the past twelve months. Whenever possible, we hope you will consider using a Chamber Member. We hope you are able to take 10 minutes to complete the EmployerONE survey from the Centre for Workforce Development. Scroll down for more information and the link. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

CONNECTING

MINGLES

Mingles offer a behind-the-scenes look at members with the added bonus of terrific networking. Don't miss our next mingle at

QUINTE CURLING CLUB

Thursday, January 18th · 5 - 7 pm

Thank you so much for supporting Chamber events in 2023.

Events like the President's Dinner, the Golf Tournament, our monthly breakfasts and mingles would not happen without the generosity of our sponsors and prize donors.

REPRESENTING

CANADA SUMMER JOBS APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 10th, 2024

You MUST submit your application before 11:59 pm to be considered.

You MUST have an active GCOS account (Grants and Contributions Online Services) to apply. If you do not have an account, create one ASAP.

Details are available at this link.

CEBA LOANS repayment deadline extended to January 18th

for eligible CEBA loan holders in good standing with 33% forgiveness, up to $20,000. If the loan remains outstanding on Jan. 19th, it will convert to a non-amortizing term loan with full principal repayment due on Dec. 31, 2026.

GRANTS OF UP TO $15,000 AVAILABLE.

Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Boost Your Business Technology.

Boost Your Business Technology can help get your business online, give your

e-commerce presence a boost, or digitalize your business operations. These grants are designed to help Canadian businesses become more competitive.

With grants of up to $15,000, interest-free loans of up to $100,000 and subsidized work placement of up to $7,300, you can boost your business technology

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND APPLY ONLINE.

Is there something else we can help with at any level of government?

Never hesitate to reach out...

SHARING

NEWS and EVENTS FROM OUR MEMBERS!

CLICK HERE for survey link.

This is your opportunity to provide feedback to help LOCAL employment service providers and educators respond to the needs of your business now and in the future. IT ONLY TAKES 10 MIN. and is designed to gather information on gaps in the workforce, challenges, strengths and opportunities. Complete the survey for a chance to win weekly prizes. Deadline Feb. 2nd.