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The Holiday season is in full swing and the new year is on the horizon. We are encouraging our members and our community to
Think Local
this Christmas!
The Dufferin Board of Trade has had an eventful year and we are very proud of the work that we have done to solidify Dufferin as the best place to do business. This work could not have been possible without the input and contributions of our members. Your investment and involvement in the organization is what allows us to continue to represent the business community as a strong, reliable, and sound voice for business in Dufferin.
As 2017 comes to a close and we move into the new year, DBOT looks forward to continuing to serve the business community in Dufferin. A new year presents new opportunity for business and continuation of our important advocacy and community work. Our committees are planning a full calendar of events for 2018, building on the successes of 2017. Learn how you can maximize your membership at our 2018 New Year's Levee on January 10th 2018!
In closing, I would like to say thank you to all of our members, whether this be your first year with the Dufferin Board of Trade, or your 50th year. Without the support and investment of our business community, the work of this organization would not be made possible. Thank you for your sponsorship offers, attendance at events, input on policy issues, and giving of your time and resources. The strength and efficacy of DBOT as the voice of business in Dufferin is directly linked to the involvement and commitment of our dedicated membership.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Dufferin Board of Trade!
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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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Reserve your place on our special Dufferin Board of
Trade page today!
Single Spot - $129.00
12 Months - $99.00/month
For more information contact:
snapd Dufferin
vjohansen@snapd.com
519-307-0937
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We offer a reduced corporate rate on 12 Month Adult memberships to DBOT Members and their staff.
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Toronto Rock Lacrosse Club
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Business Club Package – $5000 value for $2,540. 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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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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UPS
The ASSN UPS Savings Program just got even better! You can now save 40%* on UPS® shipping services!
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First Data
Earn a $1000 Mastercard gift card if First Data cannot beat your current payment processing fees.
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It is the time of year again when the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin asks businesses to provide insights into what is happening in our local labour market. We use this valuable information and share it with over 30 Partner organizations including Job Developers, Educators, Economic Developers, Industry Associations and Business Support Agencies to help shape programming related to local workforce development.
Click
here
to take the Survey
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Open for Business: Orangeville & Area SBEC Coming to Shelburne
Starting in 2018, the Orangeville & Area Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) will be open for business at a new satellite location in Shelburne. Every Tuesday afternoon between 1:00 p.m and 4:30 p.m., a small business consultant will be available to support local entrepreneurs as they endeavour to start or grow their businesses.
The satellite office will offer the same services, support, and resources that are currently provided in the main Orangeville office including:
- One-to-one meetings with a qualified business consultant
- Business planning support
- On-site business registrations
- Assistance with Starter Company Plus applications
Click
here
for more information.
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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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2017 Long Term Infrastructure Plan
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On November 28, 2017, the Government of Ontario released the province’s
Long-Term Infrastructure Plan (LTIP)
entitled Building Better Lives: Ontario’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan 2017. The plan sets forth a vision for Ontario infrastructure planning and investment and is a key interim step in meeting the requirements of the Infrastructure for Jobs and Prosperity Act, 2015 (IJPA).
Advocacy Wins
Overall, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario chamber network achieved a number of advocacy wins in the 2017 LTIP.
The Government of Ontario will:
- Implement a broadband strategy outlining a vision for broadband connectivity across the province;
- Integrate climate change considerations into infrastructure planning to ensure environmental sustainability;
- Evaluate AFP projects against an evaluation framework to track the success of the delivery model; and
- Commit to ensure evidence-based decision making as it works on best practices in infrastructure planning and prioritization.
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Small Business Tax Changes – Update
Our December update on the proposed small business tax changes, including commentary from the Dufferin Board of Trade and Canadian Chamber can be found
here.
In this update:
- Read the DBOT and Canadian Chamber response to the tax change revisions.
- On December 15th the Senate Finance Committee will release its report on the Small Business Tax changes based on the cross-country consultations it undertook during the fall.
- In conjunction with the small business rate reduction announced in October, the personal tax rate applied to ordinary (non-eligible) dividends will increase.
Click
here
to read the full update.
The Dufferin Board of Trade and the Canadian chamber network remain concerned about the potential negative impacts the government’s small business tax changes are likely to have on small business investment and growth.
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Business Women Giving Back
January 17, 2018 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Orangeville Food Bank
Learn how supporting community initiatives boosts your business Tour the food bank and learn how common poverty is in Dufferin Network with business women & make connections Enjoy lunch - donated by the DWIB committee.
Click
here
to learn more.
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Save the Date: Duffern Board of Trade New Year's Levee
January 10th, 2018 - 4:30 pm Monora Park Pavilion
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Dufferin Board of Trade|519.941.0490|office@dufferinbot.ca|
dufferinbot.ca
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