Awards Of Excellence Nominations Close on September 10th
Do you know a business that is a leader in their sector, or gave you a great customer experience this year?
Nominate them for an Award of Excellence!
Any business, organization, or individual in Peterborough County or the City of Peterborough can be nominated (self nominations are encouraged!). Awards will be presented Thursday, November 8th at the Chamber’s Awards of Excellence & Social Gala.
The Chamber has 10 nomination categories to choose from this year. Visit kawarthachamber.ca/nominations/ for a full description of each Award, and to make a nomination. You can make as many nominations as you like.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, September 10th.
Register now for Bridgenorth Hop on September 19th
The Business After Hours: Bridgenorth Hop is fast approaching. Save the date for Wednesday, September 19th.
The Chamber will be visiting member businesses in the community of Bridgenorth including the Bridgenorth Deli, Style Boutique and TCB Office Furniture and Supplies.
Let the Chamber know you are coming by registering here.
Save the date: Selwyn All-Candidates Meeting on October 10th
In partnership with the Lakefield Herald and Bridgenorth Business Association, an all-candidates meeting for Selwyn Township will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10th at Bridgenorth Community Hall (836 Charles St, Bridgenorth).
The Chamber is currently in the process of planning a Douro-Dummer All-Candidates Meeting. Stay tuned to the Chamber NewsFlash for more details in the near future.
Fundraising For Curve Lake Habitat Build
The Kawartha Chamber is putting together a team for the Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build in Curve Lake First Nation, coming up September 12th.
A big thank-you to Jen & John Sherrard (& Bear!) of Accelerated Technologies who donated at Rock the Locks this past weekend.
Each dollar donated will buy a ‘square foot’ on the house floor plan, where you can write your name or the name of your company. The Chamber will include an update of the floor plan here each week. The fundraising goal is $1,000.
The Chamber accepts online and in-person donations. Make an online donation and show the family how the community supports them.
If you are interested in joining the Chamber’s team for the Women’s Build, email membership@kawarthachamber.ca.
Did You Know?
The Kawartha Chamber offers an affinity program with First Data Merchant Services, offering Chamber members discounted rates on Visa, Mastercard, and Interac?
Basic rates are Visa 1.44%, MasterCard 1.46% and Interac $0.05 (additional fees apply.) First Data guarantees to lower your overall cost of credit card payment processing Also available through First Data – SMART Point of Sale Terminals.
For more information on this and other great Chamber offers, visit the Chamber’s Member Discounts Page.
A One-Stop Shop For Businesses For Federal Government Services
The Government of Canada is introducing its new Innovation Canada Digital Platform.
This new online application helps business owners find out what government services they may be eligible for, from funding to tax credits, loans and capital investments, wage subsidies and interns, expert advice and partnering and collaboration. This new service will increase collaboration, help Canadian businesses innovate, create jobs and help to grow Canada’s economy.
The Innovation Digital Platform is the place to go to get a tailored list of everything that government can do for your business, all through one online application.
Complete the online application and find out what the Government of Canada can do for your business today.
Survey: The Impact Of Bill 148 On Ontario Business
The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is looking for feedback from Ontario businesses on Bill 148.
The 10-question survey will gauge how the amendments to Ontario’s employment standards, labour relations, and occupational health and safety legislation have impacted businesses since January 1st.
If you wish to share your experience, you can find the survey through this link.
Elmhirst’s Celebrates A Successful Partnership This Summer With Lang Pioneer Village
Elmhirst’s Resort partnered with Lang Pioneer Village for Tuned-Up Tuesdays this summer to add a historical element to their event series.
Every Tuesday night of the summer starting in June, Elmhirst’s hosts Tuned-Up Tuesdays on their boardwalk, including live music, a Texas-style BBQ and local brews. The Lang volunteers kicked off each evening with a demonstration or historical talk.
The partnership turned out to be a huge success, giving a great boost to attendance. The last Tuned Up Tuesday was on August 28th. Elmhirst’s hopes to partner with Lang again for next year.
Gallery On The Lake New Exhibit Opening
The Gallery on the Lake’s new exhibit “Visions of my Reflections” opens this Saturday, September 1st.
This exhibit will feature Edouard Gurevich’s works and visitors will get the chance to meet the artist on September 8th from 1 to 4 p.m.
For more information, email info@galleryonthelake.com or call 705-657-1108. You can visit Gallery on the Lake at 65 Gallery on the Lake Road, 3 kilometres east of Buckhorn.
BEL Rotary Bike For Your Hospital – September 15th
The Rotary Club of Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield is hosting a Bike for your Hospital cycling fundraiser on Saturday, September 15th in support of the Rotary Club and the PRHC Foundation.
There will be five different routes to choose from with lengths varying from 106 km to 25 km. All routes start from Isabel Morris Park at different times in the morning.
The entry fee for adults is $75 ($65 if before September 1st) and participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 for their ride.
Youth participants (under 18) can enter for $40, participants 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry fees include food and drink, and craft beer will be available for purchase at the start/finish from 11 a.m. onward.
For more details and to register for the ride, visit www.bikeforyourhospital.ca.
Selwyn Online Voting ‘How-To’ Workshops
The Township of Selwyn will be using internet and telephone voting for the first time this municipal election.
To help teach voters how to use this new voting technology, the Township is hosting three ‘How-To” workshops, where you will be able to check if you are registered and learn how to vote online.
Workshops will be held at the following times and locations:
- Thursday, September 20th at 1 p.m. at Bridgenorth Library
- Monday, September 24th at 10 a.m. at Ennismore Library
- Wednesday, September 26th at 10 a.m. Lakefield Library
Are you hiring?
If your business or organization has a job opportunity you would like to advertise, you can add it to the Chamber’s website through your (or submit the description to info@kawarthachamber.ca) and the Chamber will share it in its next Newsflash.
Douro Doings This Labour Day
The 90th Annual Douro Doings is coming up this Labour Day, Monday, September 3rd.
Events at the Douro Park start at 9 a.m. and include an antique car show, a 10K run, children’s events and frog jump, tug-of-wars, and more. Events at St. Joseph Parish Hall events begin at 3 p.m. with live music entertainment and a roast beef dinner.
There will also be a baseball tournament at the park all weekend.
For more information, visit www.stjosephsdouro.com/douro-doings.html
Info Session: Understanding The Opioid Crisis – September 26th
An opioid information session is being held at the Selwyn Outreach Centre on Wednesday, September 26th beginning at 7 p.m.
Attendees will hear from a panel of experts on the growing issue of opioid abuse in the Peterborough area. Experts include Dr. Rosana Salvaterra (Peterborough Medical Officer of Health), Dan Farrow (paramedic supervisor and firefighter), and Jim Carson (retired police officer).
The Selwyn Outreach Centre is located at 2686 Lakefield Road, approximately two kilometres north of Trent University. This event is free and open to all. For more information, call 705-657-9425 or 705-742-9258.
Lakefield Singers New Season on September 26th
The Lakefield Singers start their season on Wednesday, September 26th.
The group meets on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Lakefield United Church (47 Regent St., Lakefield). They welcome singers of all ages, talents and musical experience, and sing a variety of musical genres. Cost is $70 the 10 week session.
For more information, call at 705-652-7892 or visit lakefieldsingers.ca.
Ensure Your Voter Information Is Up-To-Date With Voter Lookup
Ontario’s Municipal and School Board Elections are coming up on October 22nd. It is important that all residents ensure their voter information is up to date before October.
Be election-ready this October by visiting voterlookup.ca to confirm and update electoral information, add an elector name to your address, and change which school you support.
Upcoming Events
- Quilting at the Lake at the Buckhorn Community Centre – September 7th – 9th
- Warsaw Cruise Night – Last one Wednesday, August 29th
- Lakefield Farmers’ Market – Every Thursday Until October 4th
- Cruise Night at Craftworks – Every Thursday Until September 13th
- Farmers’ Market at Craftworks at the Barn – Every Sunday until Thanksgiving
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.
