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I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the recipients of the 2017 Dufferin Business Excellence Awards. This accomplishment is well deserved by each and every award winner. Congratulations also to all of the businesses that were nominated this year. The Awards Gala on October 19th was truly a celebration of Dufferin, and of all businesses that work hard each and every day to contribute to building a prosperous and innovative business environment.
In addition, I extend my gratitude to the sponsors of the 2017 Business Excellence Awards Gala. Without the contributions of our sponsors, this event simply would not be possible.
Although the Business Excellence Awards Gala marks the final marquee event in the DBOT Calendar, our ever active committees still have many fantastic events on the horizon. I encourage you to attend and participate in these opportunities.
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Pete Renshaw, Chair
Dufferin Board of Trade
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2017 DUFFERIN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Award winners honoured at Gala in Mono
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On October 19th, 2017, the Dufferin Board of Trade celebrated the winners of the 2017 Business Excellence Awards. Business leaders from across the county gathered for the awards gala at the Mono Community Centre for an evening of celebration. A total of eight distinguished awards were presented.
The Dufferin Board of Trade is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Dufferin Business Excellence Awards:
Business Citizen of the Year.................................................Bill Gillam
Business of the Year -10 or more Employees.....................Canadian Bath Bomb Co.
Association of the Year........................................................Hats On Dufferin
Business of the Year – Under 10 Employees.......................Kitchen To The Table
Young Professional of the Year...........................................Kathy Yardley
Innovator Award...................................................................Family Transition Place
Sustainability..........................................................................Hockley Valley Resort
Emerging Business Award....................................................Country 105 – CFDCFM
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2017 PLAY LOCAL GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $5000 BENEFITTING HEADWATERS HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
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On October 19th the Dufferin Board of Trade Golf Committee presented a cheque for $5000 to the Headwaters Health Care Foundation. The funds were raised at the 2017 Play Local Golf Tournament on August 24, 2017, and presented at the new Ambulatory Care Centre at the Headwaters Health Care Centre.
The 2017 Play Local Golf Tournament at the Shelburne Golf & Country Club was one of DBOT’s four marquee networking events of the year. The tournament welcomed over ninety golfers and dinner guests who were invited to participate in the silent auction benefitting the Headwaters Health Care Foundation.
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Vote Prosperity: 2018 Election Platform
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The Dufferin Board of Trade in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released
Vote Prosperity
, a platform and campaign outlining the Ontario business community’s priorities for the upcoming 2018 provincial election.
Vote Prosperity
provides a series of proactive recommendations that all of Ontario’s political parties should adopt to ensure growth for the province’s economy.
In re
leasing the platform, the Ontario Chamber Network will strengthen the political narrative between now and the 2018 election. Vote Prosperity is based on four aspirational pillars for Ontario:
- Strengthen business competitiveness: Rising input costs, especially those costs deriving from government regulation and policy, are the most common and acute concern of the business community in Ontario.
- Foster Job Creation: A robust labour market consisting of good jobs is essential to prosperity for all Ontarians.
- Build Healthy Communities: Building strong communities through adequate and affordable housing, sustainable health care, and good infrastructure also supports business prosperity and growth, which supports those communities.
- Improve Government Accountability: Poor implementation of government initiatives can result in resource waste, political frustration and disruption for ordinary citizens, as demonstrated by a series of policy failures under governments of all political stripes.
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Revisions to the Proposed Tax Changes on Private Corporations
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The Dufferin Board of Trade and Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcome the government’s plans to revise its proposed tax reforms and to reduce the small business tax rate as a result of the comments and concerns expressed through the #ProtectGrowth campaign and in consultations.
During the week of October 16-20, which coincided with Small Business Week, the Federal Government rolled out revisions to the proposed tax reforms.
The new proposals announced by Finance Minister Bill Morneau is a response to concerns expressed by the entire Canadian Chamber network and its members including the Dufferin Board of Trade.
Click
here
to learn more about the revisions.
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Federal Fall Economic Update
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The Fall Economic Update revealed that the Canadian economy is performing better than expected, something to be celebrated by the hundreds of thousands of businesses contributing to these latest gains. Although the strong performance of the Canadian economy is positive news, uncertainty still looms. There has been no indication from the Government of a plan to return to a balanced budget.
Business-friendly measures such as improving access to capital and skilled labour, greater regulatory clarity and a more balanced tax rate would further boost Canada’s economic well-being.
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Canadian Bath Bomb Company
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We are proudly a Canadian Company.
Experimenting and creating new flavours and designs for cakes and confectionery has taken me from my native England to Southern Ontario, Canada and my own bath and body company.
Our bombs are made by hand in our studio. They are filled with Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, coloured with mica and scented with only the best, pthalate free, body safe fragrances and essential oils.
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Since 2001, AVR Construction has been providing quality additions, renovations, decks and fences.
Owner, Albert VanRaalte, has been working in the construction industry for over 25 years.
As a licensed carpenter with a fine attention to detail, Albert believes in getting the job done right.
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5% off parts and labour for DBOT Members.
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10% member discounts and /or referrals Executive Service; Insurance claim deductibles waived up to 100%’, please call for more info & some conditions may apply
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November 15 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 0A2
Let's celebrate all business women in our community! Enjoy a festive networking dinner, music, photo booth and award presentations.
Click
here
to purchase tickets.
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Bridges to Better Business – Food Entrepreneurship: From concept to kitchen to comercialization
November 2 @ 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Monora Park Pavilion, 500 Monora Park Drive Mono, ON
Dana McCauley, Executive Director of Food Starter, will share proven strategies that will help food entrepreneurs get a strong start, cultivate steady growth and reap ultimate success. Learn how to succeed in the flourishing food sector. Michele Harris of Headwaters Tourism and Phil Dewar of Soulyve will discuss the growing popularity of culinary tourism in Dufferin County.
Click
here
to learn more.
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Write an Effective Business Plan
November 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mel Lloyd Centre, 167 Centre Street
Shelburne, ON
In this interactive and hands-on workshop, participants will learn the essential elements of a business plan and take practical steps to create their own business planning documents.
Click
here
to learn more.
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Small Business Matters
November 8 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grand Spirits Distillery, 27 Main Street North
Grand Valley, ON L0N 1G0
Orangeville RBC Royal Bank and Bird Elinesky Schuett Private Wealth Management invite you to join us for a tour of Grand Spirits Distillery with owner Jamie Stam followed by a presentation on Business Succession Planning and the new proposed tax changes for corporations.
Click
here
to learn more.
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Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Regulations
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre, 6 Northmen Way
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3B2
Earl Glyn-Williams from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will provide business owners with an overview of their legal responsibilities under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and provide information on the mandatory coverage rules in the construction industry.
Click
here
to learn more.
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Dufferin Board of Trade|519.941.0490|office@dufferinbot.ca|
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