B.O.S.S. Human Resources/Hiring Seminar – Thursday, May 25th
Matthew Savino of Savino Human Resources Partners will moderate the upcoming B.O.S.S. workshop where a panel of Chamber Members will discuss Human Resources with a focus on hiring. Matthew partnered with Workforce Development Board to prepare the Recruiting for Small-to-Medium Employers User Guide.
This workshop will cover best practices and tips for preparing a job description, posting, screening applicants, interviewing, checking references, on-boarding new staff, grant programs and more.
Did you email info@kawarthachamber.ca?
The Chamber has been experiencing email issues with the info@kawarthachamber.ca email address.
If you sent an email to this address after Wednesday, April 19th and have not received a response, please re-send the email or call the office directly at 705-652-6963.
The Chamber apologizes for any inconvenience or delays this may have caused.
Consultation: Ontario’s Rural Education Strategy
Provide Your Input on May 5th in Lakefield
In Ontario, about 15 per cent of all students are enrolled in rural public schools. In many rural communities, there has been a decline in the number of school-aged children. The Province of Ontario wants to hear your thoughts on how they can serve these students effectively and make the best use of public resources.
An in-person meeting is being held in Lakefield on Friday, May 5th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, 20 Concession Street. Due to the current school closures, the Chamber encourages you to attend. Learn more.
To help guide the consultation, a discussion paper has been developed, Supporting Students and Communities.
How to participate:
- Read the discussion paper.
- Send your feedback by June 9, 2017 by:
- email to information.met@ontario.ca
- attending one of the in-person meetings
- Complete the online survey, which will be launched in the coming days.
Back to Balance But Not Prudence: Kawartha Chamber
Chamber challenges government to clarify where business growth will come from
In response to Budget 2017, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism (KCCT) expressed concern that there is no clear path for long-term fiscal prudence, while commending the government for Ontario’s first balanced budget since the global recession.
While there is no deficit over the planning period, there is also no plan for surplus. Given that, downward payment on the debt will be pushed beyond the medium-term. This will place tremendous fiscal burden on future generations and considerable pressure on future economic planning. Read more.
Welcome New Members
BALL Real Estate Inc., Brokerage
ballrealestate.ca, 36 Queen Street, Lakefield, 705-651-2255 (BALL)
“Building Achievable Luxury Lifestyles”. It is with excitement and pleasure that Greg and Judy Ball, in a unique collaboration with Dominic Cole, announce their new boutique Brokerage, based out of Lakefield, focusing on innovation and service quality and servicing Waterfront, Residential and Commercial Real Estate.
This new company is starting up from the grass roots to ensure we get back to what is important to our Realtors® and Clients. Greg and Judy are two extremely successful local Realtors® who have teamed up with Dominic, a very accomplished Realtor® in his own right and who brings a wealth of management and Brokerage experience. Our Brokerage will be covering Peterborough County, the Kawartha Lakes and the surrounding areas, with branch offices opening in Apsley and Norwood and soon to be Peterborough. Celebrate the Grand Opening of BALL Real Estate this weekend at the Head Office in Lakefield. More information below.
Peterborough Humane Society
peterboroughhumanesociety.ca, 385 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough, 705-745-4722
The Peterborough Humane Society advocates for the welfare of animals by improving their lives, alleviating suffering, rescuing, providing shelter, healing, facilitating adoption and reducing pet overpopulation.
We provide animal control services to the Peterborough, much of Peterborough County, Selwyn, Apsley, North Kawartha, Trent Lakes and Douro-Dummer communities.
We provide investigation services into animal cruelty for all of Peterborough City and County.
BALL Real Estate Hosting Grand Opening This Weekend
BALL Real Estate Inc., Brokerage is pleased to announce the grand opening of their head office in Lakefield on Thursday, May 4th.
The business community is invited to visit their location at 36 Queen Street on Thursday evening between 4 and 7 p.m. They will be hosting a series of social meet and greets open to agents, friends, family, clients, and the community to check out their new space. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Public open houses are Friday, May 5th, from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, May 6th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday May, 7th, from 11 a.m. -3 p.m. Learn more.
Spring Revival at Church-Key Brewing
The Annual Spring Revival at Church-Key Brewing is on Saturday, May 6th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Visit Church-Key at 1678 County Road 38, Campbellford for local food, local music, and local beer.
This family-friendly event has free admission, and supports the Campbellford District High School Music Program. Learn more.
Canadian Canoe Museum AGM – 2016: A year defined by its incredible momentum
The Canadian Canoe Museum Board of Directors and staff shared highlights from 2016 — a one-of-kind year for the organization — a its Annual General Meeting on April 26th.
The Canoe Museum celebrated incredible momentum on all fronts in 2016, as it worked toward the realization of its goal for 2021: a strong, sustainable national organization headquartered in a new facility on the water in Peterborough.
Exciting Year Ahead for Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development
Kawartha Chamber Member Appointed to Board
At their AGM on April 27th, Peterborough Economic Development, which serves as the lead regional economic development agency for the City & County of Peterborough, reviewed last year’s accomplishments and highlighted an exciting year ahead including relocating to VentureNorth and an evolution of its brand that will alter the operating name of the corporation to Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.
In addition to the branding update, Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s Board of Directors appointed a new board member at the meeting. Terry McCullough, Vice President and General Manager of Savage Arms Canada, brings to his board position over 30 years of manufacturing experience in engineering and progressive leadership roles over several major manufacturing sectors. Read more.
The PKT Visitor Centre closed its doors to walk-in traffic at the Crawford Drive location on April 28th, and will be closed this week. The new location at 270 George Street N in Downtown Peterborough will open on Monday, May 8th.
Twilight River Run Lakefield 5K
Lakefield 5K River Run has a new time! The Twilight River Run will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 13th.
Registration is at the Lakefield Marina beginning at 7 p.m.. Registration is $25 for adults, $15 for youth, $20 for seniors and $60 for a family of four. Proceeds support The Ontario Speed Skating Oval and FRIENDS Peterborough.
Visit www.raceroster.com for further details.
Golf Fore Care – May 27th
The Community Care Golf Fore Care Tournament is taking place on May 27th at Tamarac Golf & Country Club.
The annual fundraiser benefits seniors and people with physical challenges served by Community Care Peterborough.
Cost is $95 if you register before May 1st, and $100 after the early bird deadline. Shotgun start is at 8 am for the 18-hole scramble format.
Call 705-652-8655 or 705-292-8708 for registration and sponsorship opportunities.
Open for the Season
- Lantern Restaurant & Grill, opening Wednesday, May 3rd
- Old Bridge Inn, opened April 14th, open Fridays-Sundays during the Spring
- Stoney Lake Market & Grill, opening May 11, open Thursday-Sunday during the Spring
Are you open for the season, or changing to summer hours? Email info@kawarthachamber.ca to be featured.
Chamber members are hiring!
- Township of North Kawartha – Reception/Records Management Assistant – Summer Position
- Pine Vista Resort – Summer Housekeepers
- Pine Vista Resort – Front Desk Clerk
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.
