A Holiday wish from the Kawartha Chamber!
Staff from the Kawartha Chamber’s Business Office & ServiceOntario Office extend their wishes for a Happy Holiday and prosperous New Year! Many thanks for your support and participation in 2016 and they look forward to serving you in 2017.
Christmas BAH Held at Kawartha Lakes Construction
Kawartha Lakes Construction held their annual Christmas Drop In on December 14th, and invited Chamber Members to join the festivities! Those in attendance enjoyed a delicious spread of food, while mingling with Chamber Members, KLC Staff, and guests.
Kawartha Lakes Construction challenged their staff to create unique Christmas Trees. Their creations were on display and guests were able to vote on their favourites.
Thanks to all who joined us and for the many donations to the local food bank and toy drive. Click here for more event photos.
Submit Board of Directors nominations By January 9th
The Chamber’s Nominating Commitee is seeking nominations from members for the 2017-18 Board of Directors. Positions are for a two-year term, and are confirmed by the membership present at the Annual General Meeting. Learn more.
The Nomination Committee would like to have representation from a broad cross section of the Chamber’s membership, so please do not hesitate to confirm your interest.
Click here to download the application form. The deadline for applications is January 9th, 2017 at noon.
Support your community – join a Chamber Committee!
The Chamber has a variety of volunteer committees that may interest you, including:
- Governance
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Membership & Programs
- Awards of Excellence Gala Subcommittee
- Marketing
- Nominating
- Public Policy
Learn more about Chamber Volunteer Committees.
If you or a staff member can assist with a committee, event planning or administrative tasks, please complete the 2017/18 Committee & Volunteer Expression of Interest Form. To help with initial planning it would be appreciated if you could return the form by January 9th, 2017. Click here to download the form.
Strategic plan survey draw recipient
Congratulations to Adam McInroy of Investors Group, the winner of a $100 Chamber Gift Certificate, which he redeemed with Adventure Outfitters.
Adam entered our draw after completing our Strategic Plan Survey. Thanks to all who took the time to complete the survey!
KCCT “Leading the Charge” on increased affordability and transparency for energy system
Last week, the the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) called on the provincial government to take bold steps to address the affordability challenge of energy pricing.
In its submission on the Long Term Energy Plan (LTEP), the organization is calling on government to ensure that future policies regarding energy pricing are affordable, transparent and flexible. One of the submission’s top recommendations includes a call for the adoption of a capacity market system. Read more.
Are Canadian business leveraging technology?
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is asking for input on how your association is using internet based technology to provide advice about the deployment of broadband, incentives to adopt new technology and cyber security.
Please complete a short survey to provide your input. Provide your name and contact information at the end of the survey for a chance to win an iPad Mini. Click here to take the survey.
The aggregated results of this survey will be used in future Canadian Chamber reports, testimony to Parliamentary Committees and submissions to the government.
Lakefield Foodland donating turkeys to families in need
Lakefield Foodland is donating turkeys to local families in need for the Holiday Season! Turkeys are being handed out on Wednesday, December 21st from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., one per family, while supplies last. Recipients will be asked to show ID with address.
For more information, contact Ross Bletsoe at 705-652-3999 or email rbletsoe@lakefieldfoodland.com.
Peterborough County elects new Warden
County of Peterborough Councillors elected Otonabee-South Monaghan Township Deputy Reeve, Joe Taylor, as the new Warden on December 14th. Congratulations!
Warden Taylor is replacing Douro-Dummer Mayor, J. Murray Jones who served as County Warden for the past seven years. Our thanks to J. for this tremendous commitment.
Chamber members are hiring!
Township of Selwyn – Building Inspector/By-Law Enforcement Office – Reporting to the Manager of Building & Planning, the Building Inspector/ By-Law Enforcement Officer will be responsible to inspect buildings under construction to ensure compliance with the Ontario Building Code Act, its regulations and all other applicable legislation. This position also enforces By-Laws and acts as By-Law Enforcement Officer. Learn more.
Upcoming events
- Free public skating:
- December 27th in Lakefield
- December 28th in Ennismore
- December 30th in Ennismore
- January 2nd in Ennismore
- January 3rd in Lakefield
- January 3rd in Ennismore
- January 5th in Lakefield
- January 6th in Lakefield
- Camp Kawartha Winter Day Camp, January 3rd-6th
- Otonabee Region Conservation Authority AGM on January 19th
For more information about the businesses and events listed above, please visit the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism website at kawarthachamber.ca.
All photos supplied by Kawartha Chamber of Commerce except where noted.
