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Chairperson's Message

I would like to thank everyone involved in the spectacular Business Excellence Awards Gala, from our incredible local sponsors, to all the nominees, and the greater business community who took the time to nominate outstanding local businesses. Congratulations to all the reciepients of the awards. The evening was truly a special celebration of excellence and the Board of Trade is proud to champion the best that Dufferin has to offer while always presenting Dufferin as the best place to do business.

As well, DBOT is proud to have partnered with the  Town of Orangeville Economic Development office on the  Orangeville and Area Job Fair which will be taking place on  Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 2-7 p.m. More than 20 local employers will attend the November 8th job fair, recruiting for permanent full-time and part-time positions.

In addition, the 5th Annual Dufferin Women in Business Sparkle Awards are fast approaching! Be sure to register today for this annual favorite! 

- Joe Andrews
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The Dufferin Board of Trade Celebrated the Best in Business at the 2016 Dufferin Business Excellence Awards
On October 27th 2016 the Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) hosted the Dufferin Business Excellence Awards at the Best Western Plus Orangeville Inn and Suites. The evening of celebration welcomed guests from every municipality in the County and showcased outstanding members of the Dufferin business community. 

A total of nine awards were presented throughout the evening; the usual eight distinguished awards were augmented this year by the presentation of the Chairman's Award. Each award was designed and handmade by Kathryn Thomson of The Art of Glass in Amaranth. 

Local businesses participated through many different sponsorship opportunities. Award sponsors were proud to have the opportunity to present their award to the deserving recipient.


DBOT is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 Dufferin Business Excellence Awards:

Business Excellence Award Award Recipient
Sustainability Millennium 1 Solutions
Local Economic Impact Direct Plastics Ltd. Division of Novolex
Community Pillar Lord Dufferin Chapter IODE
Employer of the Year Family Transition Place
Business of the Year - under 10 employees Hermosa Boutique
Business of the Year - 10 or more employees Shelburne Home Hardware Centre
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Jamie-Lee Higginson
Dufferin Business Citizen of the Year Stacey Coupland
Chairman's Award Ron Munro

Click here for the full press release.
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The Town of Orangeville Economic Development office, in partnership with  the Dufferin Board of Trade, t he Waterloo Wellington Dufferin Workforce Planning Board, and Georgian College Centre for Career and Employment Services (CCES), is hosting a job fair to promote current opportunities in key industries including manufacturing, tourism, finance, social services, retail, and real estate.

The Orangeville & Area Job Fair will take place at the Orangeville Best Western PLUS Inn & Suites on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 2-7 p.m. Because local employers will be looking for staff to fill their current and future employment needs, job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and bring resumes highlighting their skills.

For more information about the Orangeville & Area Job Fair and the employers involved, contact the Town of Orangeville Economic Development Department at 519-941-0440 Ext. 2286 or click here.

Nominees Announced for the 5th Annual DWIB Sparkle Awards

The Dufferin Women in Business committee is pleased to announce the nominees for the 5th  Annual Sparkle Awards taking place Wednesday Nov 23, 2016 at the OAS Event Center.

Click here for the full list of nominees!
The Shelburne BIA and The Town of Shelburne Awarded Celebration Garden

The Town of Shelburne Ontario is one of 150 lucky recipients of a 150th Celebrations Gardens', being distributed across Canada, in celebration of the Canada's sesquicentennial in 2017. Each of the 150 communities involved will plant 1,000 red and white tulip bulbs this fall in preparation for Canada's upcoming sesquicentennial celebrations. The tulip is an international symbol of friendship and of spring.

The public planting took place on November 3rd 2016 on the lawn located on the north/west corner of the Centre Dufferin Recreational Complex. Veterans, school children and the public were invited to attend the planting ceremony. 

The Shelburne garden, along with the other 149 gardens planted across the country, will be symbolically linked to a flagship 150th Celebration Garden Promenade, consisting of 25,000 tulips to be planted this fall and bloom next spring adjacent to Niagara Falls.

All of the gardens will be featured on Canada's Garden Route at  www.canadasgardenroute.ca


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New Measures Announced Will Help Struggling Economy, Says Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Ottawa, Nov. 1, 2016 
As Canada faces an extended period of slow growth, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomes the focus on immigration and skilled workers announced today by Finance Minister Morneau.

Improved visa processing times for low-risk, high-skill talent and new work permit exemptions for people spending less than 30 days a year in Canada are both long-standing recommendations of the Chamber, and their implementation will help make Canadian businesses more competitive.

What does this mean for Dufferin county? As the vast majority of businesses in Dufferin are small businesses, the new measures should help to address the lack of access to the workers they need which has presented an obstacle for many small businesses. 

Click here to read more

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Alton Mill Arts Centre


National award-winning restoration and conversion of an 1880s stone mill into an arts centre. Visitors can discover and purchase art, fine crafts, jewellery and woodworks from artists and artisans in working studios or from one of our four galleries. Or they can take an art or lifestyle workshop or class, partake in public events, enjoy the environment of the mill, its history and its waterside setting, dine in a unique atmosphere and host their own celebrations and corporate events, ust 10 minutes south of Orangeville.

Click here for more information.

New member to member discount! - Dufferin Board of Trade members receive 10% off rentals for functions Mondays through Thursdays. 

Shawonis Explorations and Enterprises Ltd.

Management and geological consulting services.

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Events
November 23 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
OAS Center (AG Center),  247090 Side Rd 5 
Mono, Ontario L0N 1A0 

Celebrate the "sparkle" in all Dufferin Women in Business.   Enjoy a 3 course dinner, awards and fabulous networking.   Join us for the most festive networking celebration of the year!   Nominate a deserving local business woman! 2015 Woman of Influence Mentor of the Year Volunteer of the Year Networker of the Year Register early, last year sold out! Ticket price $65 + HST

click here to register

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Monora Park Pavilion, 
500 Monora Park Rd, Mono, Ontario

BDO is pleased to offer a forum to discuss topics of particular relevance to local not-for-profit and charitable organizations. We will present information about effective grant writing and risk management. 

These topics will be of interest to both management and the Board of Directors.  Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your organization.

RSVP - By Tuesday, November 8, 2016 or if you have any questions regarding this event,
please contact Kim Spiteri at kspiteri@bdo.ca or 519 941 0681

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Ontario Government Releases Travel Industry Act Review Survey to Encourage Feedback  

If you buy travel services or work in the travel industry - the Province wants your input! Ontario is actively exploring ways to improve consumer protection for Ontarians when buying travel services in the province.
Travel Industry Act Review Survey - Click here


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Opportunity Available: Chair of the Dufferin Board of Trade Board

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Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and a CV (Curriculum Vitae) to hr@dufferinbot.ca by 4pm on November 25th, 2016.
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