Learn Networking Skills! B.O.S.S. Workshop – October 25th
The Chamber’s next B.O.S.S. (Business Owners Sharing Solutions) workshop will focus on effective networking and how it can benefit your business.
Join the Chamber on Wednesday, October 25th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Westwind Inn on the Lake, where Tonya Kraan of Strexer Harrop & Associates will discuss networking techniques with fellow Chamber Members, Scott Matheson of CIBC Lakefield, and Tom LaBranche of Village Pet Food & Supply. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to put their skills into action in a speed networking format.
Invite a colleague or fellow business professional to join you! The workshop is free for Chamber members (thanks to Professional Development Sponsor Lynn Woodcroft, Sales Representative, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate) and $10 for future members. Register now.
Tickets on Sale for Awards of Excellence Gala – November 3rd
Tickets are on sale for the 18th Annual Awards of Excellence Gala on Friday, November 3rd at Elmhirst’s Resort — the event always sell out! Tickets are $85+HST. Click here to reserve your tickets, and to view the menu for the evening.
A special room rate is available for those booking for the night of the Awards Gala. Call Elmhirst’s Resort at 705-295-4591 and mention you are booking for the Chamber Awards of Excellence Gala on November 3rd.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Business Confidence Survey
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce invites you to complete their Business Confidence Survey. Data collected will provide powerful insights into the state of our province’s economy allowing the OCC to expand the Chamber Network’s influence with government.
Your participation will directly impact the direction of OCC policy work, communications strategy, and government relations. Click here to take the survey.
Financial Accountability Office of Ontario – Commentary on Proposed Minimum Wage Increases
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) released a commentary assessing the economic impact of Ontario’s proposed minimum wage increase.
Key points include:
- Proposal to raise minimum wage to $15 per hour will dramatically increase the number of minimum wage workers from just over 500,000 currently to 1.6 million in 2019.
- The FAO estimates that the higher minimum wage will raise total labour income (after adjusting for price inflation) by 1.3 per cent by 2019.1 However, the FAO estimates that just one-quarter of the higher labour income would directly benefit low-income families. Since the income gains would not be concentrated on low-income families, raising the minimum wage would be an inefficient policy tool for reducing overall poverty.
- The higher minimum wage will increase payroll costs for Ontario businesses, leading to some job losses for lower income workers. At the same time, higher labour income and household spending will boost economic activity leading to some offsetting job gains.
Read the full commentary here.
Trent-Severn Waterway Trail Town Workshop – October 12th
Kawarthas Northumberland, in partnership with the Kawartha Chamber, is pleased to present a Trent-Severn Waterway Trail Town Workshop, free of charge, on Thursday, October 12th. The workshop begins at 5:15 p.m. at the Lakefield Legion.
Join trail tourism expert Amy Camp of Cycle Forward for an interactive workshop for business owners seeking to increase tourism-related spending from visitors to the Trent-Severn Waterway, Trans Canada Trail and other Lakefield area attractions.
Attendees must register by October 9th to sarahp@rto8.com. Learn more.
Welcome New Chamber Member
Regency Retirement Lakefield
91 Concession Street, Lakefield, www.regencyretirement.ca, 705-651-2400
At the Regency we take pride in focusing on our residents and their independence, personal happiness and comfort, from our well-appointed accommodations, wonderful amenities, the many social activities and our friendly caring staff. Only at Regency will you find the luxury of our exclusive suites.
Gallery on the Lake Presents Steve Tracy & Julia Veenstra Exhibit
The Gallery on the Lake is honored to present works of Steve Tracy and Julia Veenstra in a new exhibit entitled “Colours Abound”.
The exhibit opens September 30th and continues to November 3rd. The opening reception and meet the artists will be held on September 30th from 1 to 4 p.m.
“Colours Abound” is an exhibit that showcases these two artists and their exceptional ability to use colour. Panoramic light-filled canvasses of islands, waterways, and birches filled with brilliant fall leaves against blue and yellow skies will evoke emotion like never before. Viewers will look into the shadows and see light and colour they never knew existed in nature.
CFGP Launches Vital Conversations
The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough (CFGP) is launching a new initiative this fall called ‘Vital Conversations’ that will bring people together to talk about Greater Peterborough’s Vital Signs, support our community’s ability to work through big issues (even when we disagree), and crowd-source priorities for the Foundation’s 2018 grants.
A unique conversation tool has been developed — the Vital Conversations Card Game — and for the month of October, CFGP is asking everyone who calls our community home to host their friends and neighbours for a meal and conversation, using the card game to facilitate the discussion.
To host a conversation, register online by filling out a short registration form.
Trent Lakes Public Meeting and ‘Name the Park’
Trent Lakes Community Improvement Plan Public Meeting
The Municipality of Trent Lakes Economic Development Committee is holding a Public Meeting to discuss the Community Improvement Plan and the development of a community park in Buckhorn.
This will be an informal meeting to offer suggestions and have questions answered. The meeting is taking place on Monday, October 2nd, 7-8 PM at St. Matthews Church, 1937 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn.
Name the Park!
The Trent Lakes Economic Development Committee invites you to submit names for the new park in Buckhorn. The park will be situated on the shoreline of Buckhorn Lake, and the intent is to develop a focal point within Buckhorn for the public to enjoy.
Send your park name ideas to info@trentlakes.ca, or drop off or mail submissions to Trent Lakes Administration Building, 760 County Road 36, Trent Lakes, ON, K0M 1A0. Learn more.
Fall Events at the Buckhorn Community Centre
Autumn Dinner Theatre Tickets On Sale
The Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC) presents the Hall’s Bridge Players in four one-act plays November 3rd to 5th and 10th to 12th.
Dinner and comedy tickets are now on sale at the BCC for $40. Learn more.
Homes Needed for Holiday Home Tour
Preparations are underway for the 7th Holiday Home Tour in Buckhorn on Sunday, November 26th, and homes are needed!
For more information on becoming a tour home and what is involved, contact Linda Dill at jammiedill@yahoo.ca.
Upcoming Events
- Lakefield Farmers’ Market – September 28th
- Abuse Prevention of Older Adults Workshop – Buckhorn – September 28th
- Bridgenorth Farmers’ Market – September 29th
- Performing Arts Lakefield – Weston Silver Band Beatles Go Brass – September 29th
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.
