June Business After Hours: 8th Line Hop
Join the Chamber for Business After Hours before a summer break! On Wednesday, June 21st, visit Chamber members on the 8th Line of Selwyn.
Participating businesses include:
- Adventure Outfitters
- RotoSpa Hot Tubs
- Classy Chassis & Cycles, with guests from the Township of Selwyn
The 8th Line Hop will finish at Classy Chassis with refreshment and networking. Please check the event page as exact times are being finalized.
Service Providers – Send the Chamber your Photos
The Chamber is in the process of creating print material that represents its service provider members: personal services, home & garden, construction & home improvement, auto & marine, professional services, finance & insurance, real estate, etc.
The Chamber want to use photos of its members! Please send your high-quality photos as consideration to info@kawarthachamber.ca. If your photos don’t get used in this project, the Chamber will keep them on file for future Chamber communications.
Wealth of Choice Brochure Flats Available
18″ x 24″ flats of the Kawartha Chamber’s Wealth of Choice Brochure & Map are available at the Chamber office, 12 Queen Street, under the town clock in Lakefield.
These maps have lots of local information and are great for counter tops or bulletin boards at your business! To reserve your copy, email info@kawarthachamber.ca.
Lamination for this large size can be done at Staples — a Kawartha Chamber Member!
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Spring Survey
Make Your Voice Heard at Queen’s Park – Last Call
As a valued member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) network of over 60,000 businesses, share your opinions to help the OCC better understand the business climate across Ontario’s diverse communities.
The spring survey is one of two annual policy surveys that help shape the Ontario Chamber Network’s advocacy work for the coming year. The answers to these questions influence policy and advocacy, which directly impacts what the government understands about Ontario’s business community.
Last year, the results of this survey garnered considerable top-tier media and government attention for the Ontario Chamber Network, and increased the impact of the Ontario Economic Report. Be an advocate, it only takes 5 minutes!
Take the Spring Survey: www.occ.ca/surveys (mobile phone friendly!)
You Could Save on Electricity Bills – Last Chance to Opt-In
Deadline: Thursday, June 15th
The Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) provides an incentive for large electricity consumers to conserve electricity. Companies that participate in ICI are incented to lower their electricity usage in peak hours in order to reduce their costs.
Contact your local distribution company to opt in. Deadline is Thursday, June 15th.
Learn more:
Save the Date: Town Hall Community Conservation Towards a Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef is holding a town hall on poverty reduction on June 28
The Government of Canada has committed to developing a poverty reduction strategy to reduce poverty and improve the economic wellbeing of all Canadians.
Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef wants to hear your ideas in order to provide input to the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and so she can better represent you in Ottawa.
The Town Hall is taking place on Wednesday, June 28th from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Mark St. United Church in Peterborough. Learn more.
Last Call: Tour Savage Arms Canada in Support of United Way
Last Day to Purchase Tickets: Wednesday, June 14th
Savage Arms is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Rimfire rifles, delivering innovative products for more than 100 years!
Tours of Savage Arms in Lakefield are taking place on Saturday, June 17th in support of United Way. Tours begin at 8 a.m., and will leave approximately every five minutes, with the final tour beginning at 3 p.m. Tour length is approximately one hour.
Tickets are available at the Kawartha Chamber office, 12 Queen Street in Lakefield, under the town clock. Tickets are $10 each, and available until June 14th. Tickets can also be purchased at Savage Arms, Home Hardware in Lakefield, Accuracy Plus, and Easthill Outdoors. Full names and citizenship required for ITAR compliance.
Turn the Tables on Hunger
Food Drive at Lakefield Foodland, June 22nd
Agilec is holding a Food Drive on Thursday, June 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakefield Foodland. All proceeds will be donated to the Lakefield Food Bank.
People and organizations are at the core of what Agilec does and they work diligently to make the community better by helping those within it.
With a continued commitment throughout the year to corporate social responsibility and, in celebration of its 32nd anniversary, Agilec staff members across Ontario will take part in this community-wide initiative to eradicate hunger in local communities.
Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show at Lang Pioneer Village
Celebrating 50 years, Lang Pioneer Village Museum’s 2017 event season kicks-off this Sunday, June 18th with the 21st Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring Dad for a Father’s Day filled with tractors and power equipment that is sure to be fun for the whole family!
Watch as local collectors bring to life some of the oldest antique tractors and steam engines around as they compete for over 20 awards including Best Unique Exhibit, Best Display and Lang Pioneer Village’s Choice Award.
Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for students and seniors, $6 for youths (ages 5-14), free for children under 5. Family admission is also available for $30 and includes 2 adults and 4 youths. All taxes included.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Canada 150+ Geocaching Adventure
The County of Peterborough proudly coordinated the launch of the Canada 150+ Geocaching Adventure on May 20th.
This series of 23 caches is spread throughout each of the County’s eight Townships, two local First Nations, and the City of Peterborough. Each of the caches tell a story of historic importance in a place that is linked to that narrative.
The first 250 active geocaching accounts able to complete and return the Travel Diary, providing proof of having found at least one cache in each community, will receive a beautiful, limited edition Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism (PKT) trackable geocoin. Approximately 50 have been claimed in the first two weeks already!
Ennismore Homestead Theatre Tickets on Sale June 24th
Ennismore Homestead Theatre is proud to announce its 2017 premiere production, “Canadian Idyll: in the key of EH!”, written by Paul Crough.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 24th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while quantities last. Tickets are $20 on a first come, first served basis. Payment can be made by cash or cheque only. There will be a six ticket limit per person.
Performance dates are as follows:
- July 24th (preview show) at 8 p.m.
- July 26th to 29th at 8 p.m
- August 1st to 5th at 8 p.m
- August 8th to 12th at 8 p.m
- August 12th (matinee show) at 2 p.m
Export Workshop – June 27th
Are you interested in learning about exporting?
Learn:
- How to develop your global mindset and assess your export readiness
- What resources are available to help you
Are you export ready? Participants explore their internal capabilities to succeed in an export market. Participants also receive an overview of key export support resources and partners that can help SMEs become export ready and export to global markets.
This free workshop is being held at Peterborough Golf & Country Club, breakfast is included. For more information, email COEF@ontario.ca.
Upcoming Events
- Lakefield Horticultural Society Rose & Flower Show – June 20th
- Camp Kawartha Surf ‘n’ Turf Dinner & Auction Fundraiser – June 24th
- Family Paddling Day – June 28th
- Lakefield Country Jamboree – June 29th – July 2nd
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.
