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I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the winners of this year's Sparkle Awards! The contributions of these influential women in our Business Community deserve recognition. Congratulations also to the nominees for the Awards and to the committee for a truly spectacular gala event.
It has been a very active fall for DBOT. Our advocacy work has seen us represent the concerns of business at both the federal and provincial level. Our advocacy around Bill-148 and the proposed tax changes to private corporations continues and we will continue to represent the voice of Dufferin's business and keep our members informed.
I encourage the young professionals in our business community to attend the upcoming Dufferin Young Professional's event this Thursday, November 23rd. This event is a great way to engage with other young professionals in our community and build meaningful connections.
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Pete Renshaw, Chair
Dufferin Board of Trade
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2017 SPARKLE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Award winners honoured at Gala in Orangeville
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On November 15th, 2017, the Dufferin Women in Business celebrated the winners of the 2017 Sparkle Awards at the 15th Anniversary Gala & Sparkle Awards. Influential business women from across the county gathered for the awards gala at the Best Western Plus Orangeville Inn & Suites to celebrate the Sparklein Dufferin County. A total of four awards were presented.
The Dufferin Women in Business are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Sparkle Awards:
Volunteer of the Year……………………Brenda Seltzer
Networker of the Year…………………..Roberta Fracassi
Mentor of the Year.……………………..Jennie Bradley
2017 Woman of Influence………………Tammy Schneider
The Sparkle Award nominations opened in early October and the recipients were selected through a balloted voting process that took place at the Gala. Nominees provided a short bio and photo speaking to their accomplishments. The bios were posted online in preparation of the vote at the Gala.
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Think Local This Holiday Season
We have decked-the-halls with our very popular
Think Local
digital decal to promote shopping local this holiday season. We encourage you to download and use the
Think Local Holiday Graphic
on your website and social media!
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Ontario's Fall Economic Statement
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On November 14th, the Government of Ontario released its 2017 Fall Economic Statement, which provides an update on the government’s finances and progress on key commitments since the release of the 2017 Budget.
Key Points for Business:
The Province is announcing more than $500 million in new initiatives, over three years, for small business. Most notably the province is proposing a 1 percent cut in the small business Corporate Income Tax (CIT) rate from 4.5 percent to 3.5 percent. The Fall Economic Statement also includes enhanced financial support for small and medium‐sized fruit and vegetable farming businesses and investments to enhance the vibrancy of communities and main streets.
Ontario will provide $124 million over three years in supports for youth ages 15 to 29 years, working with Employment Service and Youth Job Connection to support employer hiring and retention beginning January 1, 2018. Through Ontario’s Employment Service program, a small employer with fewer than 100 employees would receive a $1,000 incentive for hiring a young worker and a $1,000 for retaining that worker for six months.
The Province is proposing adding five service‐sector trades to the eligibility list for the new Graduated Apprenticeship Grant for Employers: Hairstylist, Cook, Horticultural Technician, Baker/Patissier, and Appliance Service Technician. Additionally, the government is proposing supporting multiple employers to pool together and form consortia to hire, register and train their apprentices for skilled trades.
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Dufferin Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber Response:
In the face of rising costs and a more aggressive American business climate, we must do more to keep Ontario’s economy competitive, build our communities up, and protect our most vulnerable. While the government’s commitment to enhancing skills and lowering the Small Business Deduction is a step in the right direction, more relief is needed for Ontario’s economy. We look forward to further action to be announced as part of the 2018 budget.
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Dufferin Board of Trade Meets with MP David Tilson to Discuss Proposed Tax Changes
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On November 15th representatives of the Dufferin Board of Trade met with Mr. David Tilson MP Dufferin-Caledon to discuss the proposed tax changes and reiterate the Dufferin Board of Trade's position on the proposed changes.
DBOT called for the Government to provide greater clarity around the proposed changes to income splitting, the reasonableness test, and the 50,000 dollar threshold on passive income in a corporation. DBOT also called on the Government to consider a comprehensive review of the Canadian tax system with a view toward fairness and simplification for all taxpayers, and increasing competitiveness for all businesses. This must be done with meaningful consultations with the business community.
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Make training your employees a priority to improve your business goals
There are thousands of reasons to train and develop employees. Changes in technology, new product development or modifications to policies and procedures are all reasons for training. New employees need to understand how your business and processes work. Current employees need to keep their skills sharp for you to remain competitive.
It’s never been easier or more flexible to get training for your new and current employees.
The Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
provides an opportunity for business owners to invest in their workforce, with help from the government in a unique and personalised way.
YOU pick the training needed. YOU chose the employees who would benefit the most from the training. YOU pick the training provider and delivery method. COJG will provide direct financial support small, medium and large businesses with a plan to deliver short-term training to existing and new employees.
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Toronto Rock Lacrosse Club
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The Toronto Rock are a professional lacrosse franchise based in Toronto, ON. The Toronto Rock play their home games at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON.
The Toronto Rock offer Season Tickets, Mini Plans, and Group Tickets to all nine regular season home games. In addition to tickets, they offer sponsorship opportunities at both the Air Canada Centre and at their world class practice facility, the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre, located in Oakville, Ontario.
The Toronto Rock are happy to create custom packages to find the right product for you and the unique needs of your business!
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Erudition is a video production house with a twist. We create engaging, market facing “stories” using a new technology called the Lightboard. As the face of your message, your product, your service or your idea, you stand behind a piece of special glass that is pumped full of light and your words, your message and you come to life.
We specialize in creating short “branding” videos in our studio in downtown Orangeville. We believe in strong corporate and personal brands and are passionate about helping our clients standout from the crowd.
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10% discount off the room rental rate for any corporate functions booked in our meeting rooms Monday through Thursdays.
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30% discount off our monthly memberships to DBOT members
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Dufferin Young Professionals – Creative Networking
November 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Soulyve, 34 Mill St
Orangeville, ON L9W 2M3 Canada
Join the Dufferin Young Professionals at Soulyve for a hands-on session with successful young entrepreneur, Jamie-Lee Higginson, owner of Prim Pickins! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn to create a rustic craft to take home in a session led by Jamie-Lee. Following the session, there will be free networking, delicious food, and a door prize draw!
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Ontario Agriculture Roadshow 2017
December 8 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Centre Wellington Community Centre, 550 Belsyde Avenue
Fergus, ON N1M 3S1 Canada
BDO professionals work and live in farm communities throughout Ontario. We understand that things are constantly changing for farms and agribusiness, from uncertain trade agreements, to tax policy changes, to climate change and even the growing use of social media. That’s why for this year’s Roadshow we have secured great speakers to discuss these topics and provide you with important information that could have an impact on your business.
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Dufferin Board of Trade|519.941.0490|office@dufferinbot.ca|
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