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Message From the CEO| Upcoming Chamber Events
Welcome New Members!|Request for Quotations!
Updates from the Chamber Network
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A full e-news this week, please be sure to give it a scan for our November events-Business After Hours at Sociable and Women in Business featuring Brantford-based Olympian Erica Polidori, presented by RBC Royal Bank, as well as Chamber Network activities.
Thank you to our vendors, attendees, and presenting partners for a successful Small Business Week last week, featuring the Chamber Trade Show and Town Hall.
Please consider spending a few minutes engaging in the Ontario Economic Survey, through the link or below for more information. The data collected will help to inform the advocacy work of the Chamber and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce throughout 2026.
Don’t forget to change your clocks, check your smoke detectors, and change your furnace filters this weekend, and have a great Halloween if you are celebrating.
Dave
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The Chamber welcomes quotations pertaining to the printing, binding, and delivery AND, for the layout and design of the 2026 Membership Directory (one-year agreement, 2026) from Chamber members in good standing.
Membership Directory submission deadline for BOTH the printing, binding, and delivery AND for the layout and design RFQs is Friday, October 31st at 12:00 noon.
Quotations are welcomed for solely printing or designing, or for both functions. Each submission will be evaluated on its individual merits and value for the Chamber.
Submissions and questions regarding the opportunities may be made directly to Greg Evans at greg@chamberbrantfordbrant.com, or 519-753-2617 extension 22.
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| Updates from the Chamber Network | | | Shape the Future of Ontario Survey | |
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling on Ontario business leaders like you to take their annual Business Confidence Survey!
The survey is an opportunity for businesses across Ontario to share their perspectives on the issues impacting their bottom line, including tariffs and trade, skills and labour, climate and technology, and more. Your responses will inform advocacy at Queen's Park for the year ahead and ensure your business, region, and sector are represented.
The results of the survey will also serve as a key input for the OCC's 2026 Ontario Economic Report. The report is an important resource used by business leaders for strategic planning and by policymakers to set the province's agenda.
Click the link below and take 10 minutes to help shape the future of Ontario's economic development.
Survey closes November 12th, 2025
| | | Read the OCC's 2025 Federal Budget Submission | |
Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the 2025 Federal Budget Submission.
The submission calls for the Government of Canada to focus on unlocking business investment, strengthening communities, supporting a growing workforce and building the infrastructure and talent needed for long-term prosperity.
Recommendations outlined in the budget submission were developed in consultation with businesses of all sizes, labour unions, post-secondary institutions, non-profit organizations, industry associations and close to 150 chambers of commerce and boards of trade
| | | Elavon's Special Promotion for October & November! | Please reach out to Greg Evans at greg@chamberbrantfordbrant.com, or 519-753-2617 extension 22. for more details | | | Accommodation Based on Family Status and Child Care Webinar | |
Have you ever had a situation where a full-time, 9-to-5 employee suddenly needed flexible hours to pick up or drop off their child or care for an aging parent?
If you’re not clear on your obligations for accommodations under the Human Rights Code, you could face costly fines, a Human Rights tribunal, or damage to your organization’s reputation.
Join the upcoming webinar that breaks down family status accommodation under the Human Rights Code.
WHEN: Thursday, October 30th | 2:00 p.m. EST
WHERE: Online
| | | 38th Annual YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast | |
For 38 years, the YMCA Peace Medal Breakfast has celebrated individuals who build peace through leadership, compassion, and community action. This year’s nominees represent the very best of local community spirit, and we invite businesses and residents to join us in honouring their impact. Be part of a powerful morning of inspiration and community pride.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 18th | 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Hamilton Convention Centre
| | | Big Brothers Big Sisters BIG Breakfast! | |
Rise & Shine with Breakfast and Amazing Planes! Big Brothers Big Sisters presents BIG Breakfast, an event that brings together community minded individuals and supporters alike. Enjoy networking, a hot breakfast and hear the real impact of mentorship.
WHEN: Thursday, November 27th | Doors Open at 8:00 a.m., Breakfast Served a 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Tickets at $45 per person. Tables Available.
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Join the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant in partnership with LeaderCraft to bring Live2Lead to Brantford for the first time!
Live2Lead is a full-day simulcast event founded by leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, designed to provide leaders at every level with fresh perspectives, practical tools, and key takeaways for personal and professional growth. Each year, the event features some of the world’s most respected leadership voices. This year’s lineup includes John C. Maxwell, Tiffani Bova, and other world-renowned speakers.
WHEN: Friday, November 28th, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Affinity Conference Centre, 30 Fen Ridge Ct, Brantford
| | | The Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem Fund | |
The Ecosystem Fund is a key component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP), an initiative which aims to break down barriers and create opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. It strengthens the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem by supporting Black-led not-for-profit organizations to deliver high-impact business services from mentorship and networking to training, outreach and capacity building.
Applications close January 9, 2026, 4:59 pm EST
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