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The Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) is moving swiftly in 2018, strengthening our presence in the region, enhancing our community partnerships, and building connections within the business community. The Board of Directors will be meeting on February 13th for a strategic planning session that will carry DBOT forward in the years to come.
As the next provincial election approaches, DBOT is looking forward to representing the voice of business in Dufferin at the upcoming Advocacy Day at Queen's Park on February 26th. Advocacy Day will be an opportunity for the Dufferin Board of Trade and Ontario Chamber Network to create momentum behind our
2018 Election Platform
and the priorities of Ontario’s business community. DBOT will meet with Cabinet Ministers, opposition critics, and senior civil servants to emphasize priority policy areas that matter most to our communities and businesses.
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Pete Renshaw, Chair
Dufferin Board of Trade
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Member to Member Discounts
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The Dufferin Board of Trade Member 2 Member Discount program offers discounts from proud DBOT members for their fellow members exclusively!
There are over 25 discounts available to members!
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30% discount on all products
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10% discount on tickets to members.
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The Dufferin Board of Trade offers many exclusive savings for members; everything from office supplies to shipping rate discounts!
Save money with your membership!
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Affinity Program Highlights
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Esso
3.5 cents per litre fuel discount off the retail posted pump price purchased in Canada at Esso-service stations
Detailed monthly invoice
Accepted at over 2,100 locations
Employees are also eligible to register for this affinity program
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First Data
Earn a $1000 Mastercard gift card if First Data cannot beat your current payment processing fees. To get started, all we need is a copy of your current statement.
Call 1-888-265-4117 to speak with one of our business consultants today.
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Orangeville & Area Job Fair
The Dufferin Board of Trade, Town of Orangeville, and partners, invite local employers and agencies to participate in the upcoming Orangeville & Area Job Fair.
The event will host local employers/agencies who are interested in promoting both their businesses and job opportunities to commuters considering working within the Dufferin region. A variety of sectors will be represented including professional services, advanced manufacturing, retail, restaurant, and construction.
Staffing agencies representing employers with permanent full time or part time positions may also participate, however, there are a limited number of booths.
Early registration is encouraged as booth space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Registration can only be completed through Eventbrite.
Wednesday May 2, 2018
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Best Western Plus Orangeville Inn and Suites
Tickets: $50 per table (this includes a table and two chairs)
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Input Costs Soar as Confidence and Projected Profits Fall: Ontario Economic Report 2018
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The Dufferin Board of Trade, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the second annual
Ontario Economic Report (OER)
, a comprehensive analysis of data and emerging trends on the economic health of the province. Original economic research from the report reveals that 77 per cent of Ontario businesses say access to talent remains the largest impact on their competitiveness and nearly half report a lack of confidence in the province’s economy. Meanwhile, a lack of confidence in their own ability to sustain profits continues to decline.
The OER includes data from the OCC’s Business Confidence Survey conducted by Fresh Intelligence, a Business Prosperity Index developed by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA), and a 2018 Economic Outlook prepared by BMO Financial Group.
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Sandy Brown – RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc.
Sandy Brown has a passion for assisting clients with various real estate needs. A trusted and well trained professional, Sandy strives to provide you with the best solution.
Click
here
to learn more.
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10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins
The latest publication from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce -
10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins
- provides business, decision-makers and government with a series of clear priorities and objectives that, if addressed, will give Canada a competitive edge, improve productivity and grow the economy.
A strong and prosperous Canada depends on business growth, but businesses are grappling with daunting challenges—economic, political and technological—at home and abroad. To help them compete and grow, we developed the 10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins to guide businesses, government and other stakeholders towards new opportunities.
Click here
to consult the 10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins.
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Event Marketing Success!
February 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Soulyve, 34 Mill St
Orangeville, ON L9W 2M3
Build, connect, grow - Join us! Enjoy a delicious dinner, networking and infomercials. Dinner is included in registration. Guest speaker Teena Avery.
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Exceptional Customer Service
February 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre, 6 Northmen Way
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3B2
Good customer service is just good business and can offer a unique opportunity to differentiate your business from competitors. Diane Nelson of The Achievement Centre will present techniques that both employers and staff can use to create a superior experience for customers.
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Employment Standards Act
March 1st, 2018
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre, 6 Northmen Way
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3B2
The Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act, 2017 (Bill 148) was recently passed and makes changes to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). A representative from the Ministry of Labour will discuss the new ESA requirements.
Click
here
to learn more.
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Industry Luncheon
February 22 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Best Western PLUS Inn & Suites, 7 Buena Vista Drive
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 0A2 Canada
Hosted in partnership by the Rotary Club of Orangeville, Greater Dufferin Home Builders Association, and the Dufferin Board of Trade. The 2018 Industry Luncheon welcomes keynote speaker Steve Paikin, host of TVO's flagship current affairs program,
The Agenda with Steve Paikin.
Click
here
to purchase tickets.
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