Business After Hours Woodview Hop – June 13th
The Kawartha Chamber is hosting a Business After Hours event in Woodview from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13th. The Chamber will be visiting member businesses in the Woodview area, including Viamede Resort and Woodview on the Lake.
Attendees will start with a tour of Viamede Resort’s facilities on Stoney Lake, and then travel to Woodview on the Lake for a tour of their property on Julian Lake. At Woodview on the Lake, attendees will enjoy refreshments of beer and wine accompanied with beef tenderloin sandwiches, fruit, cheese, and cupcakes. Join the Chamber for a great kick of to the summer season!
Save the Date – November 8th
The Kawartha Chamber is proud to announce that its 19th Annual Awards of Excellence will be presented on Thursday, November 8th.
The event will be held this year at Lakefield College School — be sure to mark it in your calendars!
The Chamber looks forward to seeing you at this wonderful event.
Did You Know?
Next week the Chamber will release its bi-monthly newsletter. The newsletter focuses on business news, Chamber news/updates, and outlines the different ways that the Chamber is working to support its member businesses.
Standard and Select Chamber Members also have the opportunity to submit business spotlights for both newsflashes and newsletters. These can simply be a banner ad for your business, or a short blurb about what you offer accompanied by your logo.
Email info@kawarthachamber.ca for more info or to request a spotlight. Limited spotlights are available per newsletter and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Township Of North Kawartha Holding Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Workshop – June 11th
The Township of North Kawartha is holding a public design workshop for the development of a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) at the North Kawartha Community Centre in Apsley.
The session intends to gather community input on design ideas and concepts that will inform the aesthetic of North Kawartha’s CIP areas.
The meeting will be on Monday, June 11th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. at 519-787-4313 or email melissa@ska-design.ca.
Selwyn Township To Decrease Development Charges
The municipal council for Selwyn Township recently released a background study regarding development charges for building permits.
These charges are used to recover the costs of municipal growth from new construction, such as new infrastructure demands. The results of this background study suggest that development charges will decrease by approximately 10 per cent.
Non-residential charges are expected to drop from $1.62 per square foot to $1.37 per square foot, and residential charges from $3,214 to $2,935.
More information can be found in the background study.
Ontario Chamber Policy Recomendations
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Provincial Policy Platform is a set of recommendations for Ontario’s political parties on how to address the challenges facing Ontario businesses and improve our global competitiveness while strengthening communities.
These recommendations are backed by thorough research and center around four “pillars”: Strengthening Business Competitiveness, Fostering Job Growth, Building Healthy Communities, and Improving Government Accountability.
Read the full platform article to learn more about the Ontario Chamber’s recommendations.
Nominations Open For OCC Business Achievement Awards
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is now accepting nominations for their Ontario Business Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented on Wednesday, November 21st at the Liberty Grand in Toronto.
The awards currently open for nomination are:
- Beyond Borders, Medium Business Award
- Beyond Borders, Small Business Award
- Ontario Leader in Accessible Employment Award
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
More awards will be announced soon.
You can nominate another organization or your own. Visit www.occ.ca/events/ontario-business-achievement-awards/ for more information on the awards.
Send A Message To Queen’s Park
The Kawartha Chamber and the Ontario Chamber Network are looking for your insight on what matters to business in an election year.
The survey is open until Friday, June 8th at 5:00 p.m. and all responses will be kept strictly confidential.
The Ontario Chamber Network is committed to ensuring government understands the issues impacting business in this province. That’s why we need your help to express the voice of business loud and clear at Queen’s Park.
Follow this link, and in five minutes let the government know what’s important to you.
Tourism Industry Awards Nominations Open
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario has announced nominations for various tourism organization awards:
- The Tourism Industry Awards of Excellence (TIAO)
- Culinary Tourism Awards of Excellence (Culinary Tourism Alliance)
- Ontario’s Choice Awards (Attractions Ontario)
- Tourism Marketing & Travel Media Awards of Excellence (Destination Ontario)
For more information on each organization’s awards, and to nominate a business, visit www.tiaontario.ca/cpages/2018ontariotourismawards.
Fire In The Sky Productions Summer Location
Fire in the Sky Productions will be located at 2883 Lakefield Road in Peterborough, next to AAA Otonabee Appliances, selling fireworks throughout the summer.
Weather permitting, hours are 12 to 7 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday (and Sundays on long weekends).
Fire In The Sky Productions is also available for bookings of public and private shows. For more information, call Richard at 705-536-0769 or visit Fire in the Sky Productions on Facebook.
Gallery On The Lake Opens Jenny Kastner Exhibit
The Gallery on the Lake opened its new exhibit this past weekend. This exhibit is called “Kawartha Vistas” and features artist Jenny Kastner.
The exhibit will continue until June 29th. Visit the galler at 65 Gallery on the Lake Road east of Buckhorn.
Lakefield Literary Festival 2018 List Of Authors – July 13 to 15
The authors’ list for the 2018 Lakefield Literary Festival has been revealed. The festival will take place July 13th to 15th.
Some great authors are involved including Mary Walsh, Adam Shoalts, and Beverley Jacobs.
Visit lakefieldliteraryfestival.com for a full list of authors, as well as their book descriptions and bios.
Tickets are available online or at Happenstance Books & Yarn in Lakefield.
Grand Re-Opening Of Habitat For Humanity’s Lindsay ReStore Location – June 2
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and Kawartha Region is having a grand re-opening for its Lindsay ReStore location at 55 Angeline Street North.
The ribbon cutting will take place on Saturday, June 2nd at 10:30 a.m., and the first 100 customers will receive a complimentary shopping bag and coupon. For more information, call 705-880-4663.
Chamber Members are Hiring
- Selwyn Public Library – Community Engagement Assistant
- Pine Vista Resort – Summer Housekeepers
- Camp Kawartha – Maintenance Assistant (summer contract)
- Camp Kawartha – Assistant Head Chef
- Camp Kawartha – Cook, Year-Round
- Camp Kawartha – Tripper
Lakefield Fairy And Dragon Festival – June 9th and 10th
Celtic Connection is proud to present the 4th annual Lakefield Fairy and Dragon Festival. The festival turns the Village of Lakefield into a magical realm of fun for a weekend.
This year will be a two-day event: Saturday, June 9th will be a free costume event at Cenotaph Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, June 10th will be at Isabel Morris Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will cost $10 for adults, $5 for children, and free for children under six.
There are countless activities, entertainers, demonstrations, and vendors coming together to make this magical weekend one to remember. Find out more about the daily schedules and who is coming.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event, email mary@celticconnection.ca.
Upcoming Events
- Buckhorn Annual Golf Tournament – May 31st
- Lakefield Lobsterfest & Show – June 2nd
- Paddle to Power Antique Boat Show – June 2nd
- Ole Fashioned Fish Fry – June 8th
- Christ Church Museum Fundraiser, Amy Sarginson in Concert – June 9th
- Lakefield Fairy & Dragon Festival – June 9th-10th
- Camp Kawartha’s Surf’n’Turf Gala Dinner and Auction – June 23rd
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.
