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Chairperson's Message


It is my pleasure to announce that effective April 1st 2017, Pete Renshaw is to be named the Board Chair-Elect of the Dufferin Board of Trade. Upon the confirmation of his election by the membership at the 2017 Annual General Meeting (May 17th, 2017), and his swearing-in,  
Mr. Renshaw will assume his official role as the new Chair of the Dufferin Board of Trade. 

Please stay tuned to further announcements in upcoming Business in the County editions and I encourage all of our members to attend the Annual General Meeting this May.

- Joe Andrews
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Dufferin County Economic Development Strategy Stakeholder Sessions

Dufferin County is undertaking the development of an economic development strategy for the entire County.  As part of the consultation process, there will be a series of three sessions that will be conducted to seek input from the community at large, to conduct a SWOT analysis of the County, and seek input for an economic development vision and principle opportunities for expansion and growth.  Given the significance of this plan to the future of economic development in Dufferin County, the steering committee and Council are seeking public input.

Stakeholder sessions are open to the public and will take place as follows:
Tuesday, April 4 th at 7:00 pm in the Dufferin Oaks Auditorium in Shelburne
Wednesday, April 5 th at 2:00 pm at Monora Park, Mono
Wednesday, April 5 th at 7:00 pm at the Grand Valley Community Centre

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This brief written by Hendrik Brakel, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Senior Director of Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, looks at the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to deficits, innovation and taxes as we adapt our expectations to a new federal budget.

Read the publication here.
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Ontario Economic Report
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) began a new chapter in advocacy work through the launch of the Ontario Economic Report (OER). The OER details the state of the province using innovative research published for the first time. The OER includes the Business Confidence Survey (BCS), the Business Prosperity Index (BPI), and the 2017 Economic Outlook.

Read a brief summery of key points and find the entire publication here.
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Fheba Design





Fheba Design is a full-service digital marketing agency. We are an integrated team of business minds, brand specialists, marketing strategists and creative thinkers who are passionate about creating amazing work that leverages our creativity, knowledge and technology across all disciplines of marketing and design. 

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Grams Cabins








Grams Cabins provide portable cabins for sale and rental. The cabins are designed to be delivered to a customer's location complete and ready to move in. The concept was developed primarily to meet the housing needs of an aging population. The cabins are a perfect solution for an aging relative to be close to a family member; creating an instant separate living space on the caregiver's property. 

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Martin's Millwork

Martin's Millwork creates quality custom cabinetry to meet your needs and wishes for your home or business.  Family owned and operated for 30 years, we have no pre-fab solutions, we are true to the word "custom" and offer you expertise in quality, craftsmanship and installation.

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Petals Flower Farm

A small family farm located in Melancthon, ON very close to the town of Shelburne. The family business currently consists of an extensive custom beef cattle pasturing operation and a  flock of ewes.  All of the livestock is pasture raised and managed.  Recently Petals Flower Farm has decided to broaden the scope of the farm by incorporating flowers into their repertoire!

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M2M

10% off on regular priced books.





DBOT members have access to discounts on Bell Business products; mobility, internet, landline & TV. Call us to receive a quote, 519-940-1114. Visit our store location and receive 25% off accessories with the purchase of a new phone. Let us help you organize your business solutions, making things simple. Locally serving you at the Bell store on Broadway 519-940-1114

Click here for a full list of Member 2 Member Discounts!
Events
SAVE THE DATE - May 17th, 2017
2017 Dufferin Board of Trade Annual General Meeting

Increase Your Sales Increase Your Profits
March 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre6 Northmen Way 
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3B2 Canada 

Whether offering a product or a service, the fundamental skill at the core of an entrepreneur's success is the ability to sell. Increasing sales involves hard work and commitment as well as practicing effective sales techniques.

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April 11 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Contact North. Entrance E, Mel Lloyd Centre167 Centre Street 
Shelburne, ON L9V 3R8 Canada 
 

In this session participants will learn about what is involved in starting a small business in Ontario, why a business plan is so important, and what is involved in developing a successful business plan. This workshop will answer many start-up questions and provide participants with the tools needed to begin working on their own "road maps" to success.

Click here for more information
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