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Chairperson's Message

The Dufferin Board of Trade would like to wish Canada and all Canadians our heartfelt congratulations on celebrating 149 years of Confederation this past Friday. Canada has always been a place where the entrepreneurial spirit thrives and the Dufferin Board of Trade, through our federal and provincial chamber network, is committed to ensuring that Canada remains the best place to do business.

In addition, the 2016 Business Excellence Awards nomination deadline is fast approaching. If you have not yet nominated an outstanding business in Dufferin County, please take a minute to fill out a nomination. Nominations close on July 15th at 4:00 pm.

Be sure to register today for the 1st Annual Dufferin Board of Trade Golf Tournament. Don't miss the marquee networking event of the summer. We hope to see you August 25th 2016 at the Shelburne Golf & Country Club.

-Joe Andrews
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Headwaters Tourism - Dufferin Board of Trade Community Spotlight

On June 20, 2016 Headwaters Tourism was featured on Country 105 as the Dufferin Board of Trade Community Spotlight! 

Listen to the full interview here

Headwaters Tourism is the recognized destination marketing organization for the Headwaters region of Ontario, providing tourism services on behalf of the regional tourism industry and on behalf of our municipal partners in Dufferin County and the Towns of Caledon, Mono, Shelburne & Erin.

While the organization has evolved over the years, the primary goal is still the same: to work on behalf of and in conjunction with our partners and regional tourism operators to support tourism that is consistent with the region's rural heritage, respectful of its extraordinary natural environment and that promotes its spirit of community. 

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Fail Britannia! What the U.K. Exit Vote Means for Business

Hendrik Brakel, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Senior Director of Economic, Financial and Tax Policy  briefly  discusses the  immediate  impact of the Brexit vote and  provides insight on what the vote will mean for Canadian businesses. Read the latest 5 Minutes for Business publication here

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Save Big with the UPS® Members Benefit Program


Dufferin Board of Trade members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services! You'll receive 30% off small package shipments within Canada, to the U.S. and to worldwide destinations, 25% off imports into Canada, discounts starting at 75% off freight shipments and more. Click here
Purolator Helps You Meet the Challenges of Day-to-Day Business


Together with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to offer you access to preferential pricing through a  volume discount program . As our member, Purolator offers you discounts starting at 25% on Purolator Express® and Purolator Ground® suite of services.
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Events
August 25 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
516423 County Rd. 124 RR 3 
Melancthon, ON L9V 1V2 Canada

Join us for the 1st Annual Dufferin Board of Trade Golf Tournament! This event is sure to be a day full of networking, friendly competition, and fun! Special this year, auction  benefiting  Headwaters Healthcare Foundation. Click here to register.

Interested in donating a prize, item for the special auction, or items for the tournament swag bags? 

Contact Diana Morris
diana@dufferinbot.ca
519-941-0490 ext 202
July 15, 2016 at 4:00 pm

Know an outstanding business or businessperson in the region? Nominate them today for the Business Excellence Awards. For a full list of award categories and criteria, as well as to nominate, please click  here.
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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS - AUDIO/VISUAL REQUIREMENTS
The Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) is seeking requests for proposals to provide audio-visuals at the Annual Business
Excellence Awards (BEA) Gala. 
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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS RECEPTION AND DINNER GALA
The Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) is seeking requests for proposals to host the Annual Business Excellence Awards (BEA) Gala. 
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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS - COCKTAIL RECEPTION HORS D'OEUVRES
The Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) is seeking requests for proposals to provide food for the welcoming reception / cocktail hour at the Annual Business Excellence Awards (BEA) Gala. Click here
 
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