businessNOW™ is the most comprehensive weekly round-up of business and organizational news and events from Peterborough and across the Kawarthas.
The week’s news features the recipients of the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and Town of Cobourg’s 2019 Business Achievement Awards, Northumberland CFDC launching the DELIA business loan platform for female entrepreneurs in eastern Ontario, and the federal government’s announcement of $1.2 million in funding for 26 businesses in Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
Also featured this week is Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development’s upcoming business count survey, Linz Hunt of Royal LePage Frank Real Estate in Peterborough raising $17,820 for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, the launch of RTO8’s tourism professional development video series, and other notable business and organization news from across the Kawarthas.
New events added this week include the Innovation Cluster and Fleming College’s “Electric City Talks: An Evening with Manjit Minhas” in Peterborough on March 10th, the Northumberland Chamber’s “Meet & Greet” networking event in Cobourg on March 10th, Alterna Savings’ free micro business start-up workshop in Peterborough on March 19th, the Innovation Cluster’s hands-on workshop on mastering cash flow in Lindsay on March 19th, Sustainable Peterborough and Farms at Work hosting a local food networking event in Peterborough on March 24th, the Peterborough DBIA hosting a business county survey information session in Peterborough on March 25th, and the Trent Hills Chamber hosting a mini video bootcamp in Campbellford on March 26th.
Northumberland Chamber and Town of Cobourg hand out 2019 Business Achievement Awards in Cobourg
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Cobourg handed out the 2019 Business Achievement Awards at a gala event at the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre on Friday (March 6).
The annual awards recognize excellence and honour high achievers in the local business community.
The recipients are:
- Garry Liboiron of Century 21 All-Pro Realty (1993) Ltd. – The James Crossen Award
The James Crossen Award, which recognizes outstanding lifetime achievement and contribution to the business community, was awarded to Garry Liboiron. A strong community and local business supporter and an active member of the Rotary Club of Cobourg, Liboiron’s values centre on contributing locally, giving back to his community, helping others, and embracing his family business.
- Grooming By Bri – Business & Consumer Services Award
A multi-award winning groomer with several certifications, Grooming By Bri expanded its team in 2019, including the addition of an experienced groomer who is also a veterinary technician. This provides a broader spectrum of knowledge within the business, and builds upon the team’s national reputation (owner Bri was nominated for Canadian Groomer of the Year by her peers).
- The New Classical FM 103.1 – Communications and Technology Award
With a local business history of over 35 years, Classical 103.1 FM was Canada’s first commercial classical radio station. While it has since expanded to major markets, the station maintains its local presence with special programming, arts and events, weather, sponsorships, and advertising pertinent to Northumberland County and the surrounding region.
- Bodilogix Fitness – Health & Wellness Award
Recognizing a brief window of opportunity in the local market, the owners of Bodilogix Fitness responded quickly and developed a plan to build the business and better serve the community. They expanded the gym by 1,100 square feet, renovated existing facilities, and hired two full-time staff and eight group instructors as well as new part-time positions. As a result of these changes, the business has experienced a 100 per cent increase in membership.
- Craft Food House – Hospitality & Tourism Award
After expanding the size of its kitchen by more than double through renovations and new equipment, Craft Food House had its most successful year to date in 2019. One of the most popular lunch destinations in Cobourg, the restaurant continues to build its catering service and enjoys great success with popular themed pop-up dinners. Craft Food House is rebuilding its website to include a new online ordering platform and is currently developing an app so customers can order take-out meals.
- Lions Club of Cobourg – Chamber Chair’s Award
The Chamber Chair’s Award was established to recognize a business, organization or individual who has made a significant contribution to the Chamber of Commerce and its mandate to support the local business community. The Lions Club of Cobourg and the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce have worked in partnership for well over two decades, and this award represents the Chamber’s gratitude and respect for this valued community partner.
- Northumberland Players – Non-Profit Sector Award
Since 1976, the Northumberland Players have been bringing top-quality theatrical productions to the community. In the 2018-19 season, move than 13,000 people bought tickets to Northumberland Players productions. It takes thousands of volunteer hours both on and off the stage to deliver such a successful season, and this remarkable volunteer community theatre group show no signs of slowing down.
- National Shunt Service Ltd – Mayor’s Award
A family-oriented business that has been innovating since its early beginnings in 1999, National Shunt Service has remained true to their core mission of being “dependable, trustworthy, and flexible while providing a cost-effective integrated system.” Their hands-on approach is consistently applied to everything they touch, whether they are volunteering with sport teams, supporting youth in the community, or facilitating strategic moves for Fortune 500 retailers.
- Kott Lumber Company – Manufacturing and Agribusiness Award
One component of a large building supply company, Kott Cobourg manufactures pre-fabricated wood roof trusses. In response to reduced regional demand, the company chose to make the investment and significantly expand its market area in 2019. As a direct result, there were no reductions to staff at the Cobourg facility, and an additional driver was hired to service the expanded service area.
- The Rustic Bean Coffee Co. – New Start-Up of the Year Award
A community-based café, The Rustic Bean has made a significant investment in Cobourg’s downtown business district, partnering with many other businesses and organizations and actively participating in local events. They have added to their business with the introduction of a bespoke catering service, invested in a portable mobile coffee shop and, most recently, opened a complimentary sister business (the King Street Deli & Bar).
- Friendly Fires – Retail Trade Award
Recognizing that online shopping poses an increasingly significant threat to traditional retail businesses, Friendly Fires decided to be proactive and introduce their own online store. As a direct result, they have already shipped thousands of items worldwide and have customers in every Canadian province and territory as well as throughout the United States. Interestingly, the online store has helped with local sales as well, combining online convenience with local service.
- Stadtke Plumbing & Heating Ltd. – Skilled Trades Award
In 2019, Stadtke Plumbing & Heating relocated to a larger facility and expanded their team by 90 per cent, including the addition of licensed in-house ductwork services, licensed heating and air conditioning technicians, a new plumbing apprentice, full-time office staff, and local students. The investment has paid off with improved service response times, the creation of local jobs, and increased business.
Northumberland CFDC launches DELIA business loan platform for female entrepreneurs in eastern Ontario
On Monday (March 6), Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) launched DELIA: an Ecosystem Fund for Women.
DELIA — an acronym for Develop Educate Lead Innovate Accelerate — provides fintech-driven loans and entrepreneurial acceleration for women-owned and women-led ventures across rural eastern Ontario.
As part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), the objective of DELIA is to help women start, scale up, and expand innovative high-growth potential ventures. The initiative will support a minimum of 30 businesses by 2023, on a first-come first-served basis.
“This is a breakthrough pilot initiative that will revolutionize our approach to achieving gender equity in entrepreneurial finance and development,” says Northumberland CFDC executive director Wendy Curtis. “We are pleased to be leveraging Canadian fintech innovation and partnerships to advance women’s economic empowerment, with the support of FedDev Ontario.”
VIDEO: DELIA: an Ecosystem Fund for Women
Developed in partnership with Corl Financial Technologies, DELIA offers applicants a contemporized loan automation and credit engine powered by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and bank-level security that streamlines funding opportunities. The online application delivers instant pre-approval decisions on commercial loan applications from $25,000 to $50,000, in $5,000 increments.
DELIA also offers the inaugural cohort of 30 businesses an opportunity to connect and advance their businesses through exclusive skills training opportunities. Successful loan recipients will have access to concurrent entrepreneurial development programs delivered in partnership with Singularity University Canada, Valkerie (growclass), and with perks from TELUS Business Solutions, IBM Canada and more.
DELIA entrepreneurs will have access to more than 200 coaching and mentoring hours, $7,500 in funded wrap-around services, technical group training, accelerator perks, pre-qualification for N100 Evolution: Artemis Edition, and experiential learning and events both virtually and on location at the Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre in Cobourg.
To apply, visit the DELIA application portal financingandstrategy.com/delia.
Federal government announces $1.2 million in funding for 26 businesses in Peterborough and the Kawarthas
The federal government is investing almost $1.2 million in 26 businesses in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The funding comes from the Rural Innovation Initiative of Eastern Ontario (RIIEO) program funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Seven businesses (Canadiana Cabinets Ltd, Dynacast Ltd, Havelock Metal Co., Kingdon Lumber Limited, Quickmill Inc., Ritz Plastics Inc., and Savage Arms (Canada) Inc.) are receiving up to $700,000 in RIIEO regional funding, matched by a total of $1,905,701 in incremental private investment.
Businesses receiving RIIEO local funding include Nurse’s Emission Testing & Repair, Woodaholic Ecocraft, At The Lake Distributing Inc., Iron Equipment, Cambium, Black and Smith Ironworks, Kawartha Metals Corporation, Keene Truck, Woodleigh Farms, Percheron Plastic, Nero Performance Materials, Steelworks Design Inc., Community Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd., BOSTL, Diatom Professional Consulting and Training Inc., Lucky Strike Bait Works Ltd, Red Tracker.
Economic development organizations Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development are also receiving RIIEO local funding.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development launching region’s first annual business count survey in May
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) will be launching the region’s first annual business count survey over four months beginning on Friday, May 1st.
Led by Business Retention & Expansion Officer Steven Tripp, four PKED staff will conduct, administer, and report on a brief survey intended to provide insight into the state of the region’s economy.
Along with contact information, the survey will ask questions about the year a business was established, a business’s number of employees, whether a business is home-based, a business’s total floor space (or acreage for farms), legal status and ownership, skills shortage, and more.
Contact information will be kept private, with other data may be made public in an aggregated form (i.e., not identifying individual businesses). The data will be used by PKED and area municipalities to obtain an annual snapshot of the region’s business community, to provide improved regional workforce data, to assist in making better-informed decisions for community development initiatives, and more.
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) will be hosting a breakfast information session about the survey with PKED president and CEO Rhonda Keenan on Wednesday, March 25th at Empress Gardens (131 Charlotte St,, Peterborough).
For more information about the business count survey, including a location schedule and details about how data may be used, visit peterboroughed.ca/real-results/business-count/.
Linz Hunt of Royal LePage Frank Real Estate in Peterborough raises $17,820 for YWCA Peterborough Haliburton
Linz Hunt of Royal LePage Frank Real Estate in Peterborough has donated $17,820 to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton’s Crossroads Shelter in support of women and children fleeing abuse.
She raised the funds by participating in Royal LePage Shelter Foundation’s 2019 Sahara Desert Challenge for Shelter, where a group of 120 Royal LePage professionals journeyed to Morocco in November to trek 100 kilometres across the Sahara Desert over five straight days.
In total, the event raised $1.2 million for women’s shelters and domestic violence prevention and education programs across Canada.
RTO8 launches tourism professional development video series
Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) has released the first video in a professional development video series called “Let’s Talk Tourism”.
Hosted by Scott Adams of Peterborough marketing agency Birchbark Media, each episode will explore a different topic related to how tourism-related businesses can make the best of their digital marketing budget and improve marketing efforts to attract more visitors. The first episode is entitled “What is an RTO?”.
VIDEO: “Let’s Talk Tourism: Ep 1 – What is an RTO?”
RTO8 is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries to promote regional tourism activity in the area that is now branded as Kawarthas Northumberland (The City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough & the Kawarthas, and Northumberland County).
For more information and for future episodes of the “Let’s Talk Tourism” video series, visit rto8.com.
Other notable business and organization news from across the Kawarthas
Here’s a summary of other notable business and organizational news from across the Kawarthas over the past week:
- Signage has been added to Peterborough’s first cannabis retail store, Growers Retail at 225 George Street North, located near the corner of Sherbrooke Street and across from No Frills in downtown Peterborough. The store will be open once the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has approved the business’s cannabis retail store authorization application. For more information and updates, visit growersretailcannabis.ca.
- Milk & Honey Eatery, a café-style restaurant located at 17 William Street South in downtown Lindsay, officially opened for business last Monday (March 2). Owned and operated by 22-year-old Olivia Moore, the eatery offers breakfast and lunch (including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options), with all meals are available for dining in or take out. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, visit milkhoneyeatery.ca.
- The 16th annual YWCA Empty Bowls fundraiser on February 28th raised $24,201 in support of YWCA Nourish Food Programs. Led by YWCA Peterborough Haliburton, Nourish is a collaborative initiative that connects diverse stakeholders across Peterborough region and engages them in the process of building community and opportunity through food.
- Trinity Development Group Inc., the owners of Northumberland Mall at 1111 Elgin Street West in Cobourg, are planning to build a new one-story multi-unit building with seven commercial units, including one with a drive-through facility. Other changes at the mall include a renovation at the Metro grocery store, the addition of Booster Juice and Sunset Grill as new tenants, and a relocation of the driveway from in front of Metro along with parking areas.
- Rustically Signed held a grand opening of its new creative hub at 12 Lindsay Street South in Lindsay last Saturday (March 7). Holly Suddick of Little Britain and Stephanie Buckley from Lindsay started their home décor business in 2016 as a “side gig” creating custom hand-crafted items. They opened their first store on the first floor of the Pie Eyed Monk Brewery in 2019. The new makers market is located beside the Academy Theatre for Performing Arts and is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit rusticallysigned.com.
- Local artist Peer Christensen (owner of the former Christensen Fine Art gallery and custom framing business in downtown Peterborough), has donated a 40-by-60-inch painting entitled “October Day, Rice Lake” to Hospice Peterborough.
- Jody Burnie from the Business Development Bank of Canada has joined the Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 board of directors in the role of treasurer.
Innovation Cluster and Fleming College host “Electric City Talks: An Evening with Manjit Minhas” in Peterborough on March 10
The Innovation Cluster and Fleming College are hosting “Electric City Talks: An Evening with Manjit Minhas” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10th at Showplace Performance Centre (290 George St. N., Peterborough).
Manjit Minhas is the president and CEO of Minhas Breweries, Distilleries and Winery and one of the celebrity investors on CBC’s Dragons’ Den reality television series.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Minhas will deliver a talk entitled “Empowering Women: Achieving Business Success in Male-Dominated Industries”.
Doors open at 6 p.m. with Minhas’ keynote at 7 p.m. followed by a question and answer session at 7:30 p.m. A cash bar will be available.
The cost is $10 (free for Fleming College students) and tickets are available online at eventbrite.com/e/electric-city-talks-an-evening-with-manjit-minhas-tickets-89053095205
Northumberland Chamber hosts “Meet & Greet” networking event in Cobourg on March 10
The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce is hosting its next “Meet & Greet” from 5 to 7 p.m. at the offices of Baker Tilly (17 Queen St., Cobourg).
The monthly business networking event is hosted by a Chamber member on the second Tuesday of every month. Baker Tilly Cobourg is a part of one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms.
The event is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members.
Advance registration is required at nccofc.ca/events/details/nccofc-meet-greet-2649?calendarMonth=2020-03-01.
Peterborough Chamber and partners host business summit in Peterborough on March 11
The Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development and RT08, is hosting “Business Summit 2020: Future Ready” from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11th at Ashburnham Funeral Home & Reception Centre (840 Armour Rd., Peterborough).
The half-day conference focused on strengthening business features author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Daniel Lewis, the owner of the award-winning tea shop T by Daniel, as keynote speaker along with a panel discussion on marketing and workshops on succession planning, sales, sustainability, and digitization.
The cost is $75, which includes breakfast and lunch. Register at peterboroughchamber.ca.
Innovation Cluster hosts tax workshop for start-ups in Peterborough on March 12
Innovation Cluster Peterborough and the Kawarthas is hosting “Hands-ON: Tax Prep for Startups with BDO” from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th in the large ground-floor boardroom at VentureNorth (270 George St. N., Peterborough).
Facilitated by Matthew Schneider, Alex Archibald, and Jess Conlin of BDO’s Peterborough office, the workshop will provide attendees with information about business structures, the importance of bookkeeping, basic tax filing requirements, HST, and more.
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is requested at eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-tax-prep-for-startups-with-bdo-2020-tickets-93507315899.
Trent Hills Chamber holds annual general meeting in Campbellford on March 12
The Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual general meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 12th at the Clock Tower Cultural Centre (36 Front St. S., Campbellford).
The event features networking and light refreshments at 6 p.m. followed by the annual general meeting, including a review of the Chamber events, activities, and programs that took place in 2019, at 6:30 p.m.
There is no cost for Chamber members to attend, but advance registration is required at business.trenthillschamber.ca/events/details/annual-general-meeting-for-the-trent-hills-chamber-of-commerce-4505.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development hosts business planning workshop in Peterborough on March 18
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development is hosting “Business Fundamentals: Business Planning” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th in the VentureNorth board room (270 George St., Peterborough).
The session is designed to give entrepreneurs a strong foundation in business planning and to explain the importance of a comprehensive business plan. Tools available for creating a business plan will be shared as well as top tips for creating a plan ready to share with banks and funding agencies to secure financing.
The session is free, but advance registration is mandatory at eventbrite.ca/e/business-fundamentals-business-planning-tickets-91891605265.
Alterna Savings hosts free micro business start-up workshop in Peterborough on March 19
Alterna Savings is hosting a free micro business start-up workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 19th at Peterborough Community Savings (167 Brock St., Peterborough).
The workshop will provide business and financial literacy information including business model work-through, financial fundamentals, and cash flow and business plan analysis.
To attend, RSVP to microfinance@alterna.ca.
Innovation Cluster hosts hands-on seminar on mastering cash flow in Lindsay on March 19
The Innovation Cluster is hosting “Hands-ON: Mastering Cash Flow with BDC” from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 19th in the boardroom at Kawartha Lakes Economic Development (180 Kent St. W., Lindsay).
Facilitated by Heather Hallahan of the Business Development Bank of Canada, the seminar will cover items including how to plan your cash flow, taking control of inventory management, and more.
The seminar is free, but advance registration is required at eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-mastering-cashflow-with-bdc-tickets-96749880497.
Trent Hills Chamber hosts members-only coffee chat with MP Philip Lawrence in Warkworth on March 20
The Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce is hosting a members-only coffee chat with Northumberland-Peterborough South MP Philip Lawrence from 8 to 9 a.m. on Friday, March 20th at Glover’s Farm Market (14260 County Rd. 29, Warkworth).
There is no cost to attend, and muffins and coffee or tea will be served.
RSVP by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th at 705-653-1551 or admin@trenthillschamber.ca.
Sustainable Peterborough and Farms at Work host local food networking event in Peterborough on March 24
Sustainable Peterborough, in partnership with Farms at Work, is hosting its fourth annual food networking event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Douro Community Centre (2893 Highway 28, Peterborough).
The business-to-business event is for local producers, processors, restaurants, caterers, retail stores, and institutions looking to make business connections. Each buyer and seller will be scheduled for a tailored series of mini-meetings based on what products are on offer and what the buyers are looking for.
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Tickets are $20, available at eventbrite.ca/e/local-food-networking-event-tickets-90673899073.
Kawartha Chamber hosts sexual harassment in the workplace seminar in Lakefield on March 25
The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism’s next Business Owners Sharing Solutions (B.O.S.S.) seminar, on the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace, takes place from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25th at the Lakefield Legion (10 Nicholls St., Lakefield).
The seminar will help you to understand the duties and responsibilities of businesses and organizations including training, obligations to report and investigate, resources, domestic violence, how to deal with a disclosure, what can be considered sexual harassment, and more. The speaker (to be announced) will use real-life examples and encourage discussion amongst the attendees.
Breakfast will be catered by Jack’s Family Restaurant. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members. Register at business.kawarthachamber.ca/events/register/11408.
Peterborough DBIA hosts business county survey information session in Peterborough on March 25
The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) is hosting an information session from 7:30 to 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25th at Empress Gardens (131 Charlotte St, Peterborough).
The information session on the upcoming business county survey being launched by Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development (PKED) will feature guest speaker Rhonda Keenan, PKED president and CEO.
A $5 breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m. followed by the guest speaker at 8 a.m.
Brighton & Cramahe Chamber hosts 2020 Business Achievement Awards in Colborne on March 25
The Brighton & Cramahe Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Business Achievement Awards from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25th at Keeler Centre (80 Division St., Colborne).
More details will be forthcoming closer to the event date.
Peterborough Chamber of Commerce holds annual general meeting in Peterborough on March 26
The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual general meeting from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26th at The StoneHouse Hall (2195 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough).
The meeting will include a look back at 2019 and will feature Ontario Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fedeli will be the keynote speaker.
Chamber members will be asked to approve the audited financial statements of the corporation and the actions of the board of directors for 2019, as well as proposed by-law changes.
Registration takes place at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m., business at 12 p.m., and the guest speaker at 12:30 p.m.
The cost for the meeting, which includes lunch, is $30 plus HST for members and $40 plus HST for non-members. Register at www.peterboroughchamber.ca (registration deadline is Thursday, March 19th).
Trent Hills Chamber hosts mini video bootcamp in Campbellford on March 26
The Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce is hosting a mini video bootcamp from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 26th at Campbellford Community Resource Centre (65 Bridge St. E., Campbellford).
Hosted in partnership with Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland, the seminar on how to use video to attract your ideal customer will be presented by local videographer and strategist coach Christine Althouse
The cost to attend is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Advance registration is required at business.trenthillschamber.ca/events/details/mini-video-bootcamp-advance-seminar-series-4523.
Bobcaygeon Chamber hosts Awards of Excellence celebration in Bobcaygeon on April 25
The Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Awards of Excellence celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 25th at Lakeview Arts Barn (2300 Pigeon Lake Rd., Bobcaygeon).
The event includes a cocktail reception, a sit-down three-course meal, and the awards presentation. Tickets are $55 per person or $440 for a table of eight.
Tickets are available at bobcaygeon.org/event-3772225.
Port Hope Chamber hosts Business Excellence Awards in Cobourg on April 25
The Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 23rd Annual Business Excellence Awards from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 25th at Dalewood Golf and Country Club (7465 Dale Rd., Cobourg).
More details will be forthcoming closer to the event date.
For more business-related events in the Kawarthas, check out our Business Events column.
