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Chairperson's Message

The Dufferin Board of Trade is excited to announce the launch of the Small Business: Too Big to Ignore campaign in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. This exciting six month campaign will highlight the important contributions of small businesses to our communities and investigate the top barriers to small business growth. As always, the Dufferin Board of Trade remains committed to our leadership role as a champion for business in the County.

In addition, our 2016 spring member function and Annual General Meeting taking place on May 18th, 2016 is quickly approaching. Please be sure to register as this event is a great opportunity for our members to meet the Board of Directors and have a say in shaping the future of business in the County. We look forward to a productive and engaging discussion with our members. 
   
-Joe Andrews
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Small Business Too Big To Ignore

Nearly 3 million Ontarians are employed by small businesses of 100 or less employees, but the rising cost of doing business in the province is stunting their growth.

The Dufferin Board of Trade, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), is launching Small Business Too Big To Ignore, a six month campaign that will highlight the important contributions of small businesses to our communities and investigate the top barriers to small business growth. Coinciding with the launch of this campaign, the OCC also released its report, Top 3 Obstacles to Small Business Success, aimed at starting a conversation about the underlying challenges that are weighing on small businesses and stifling job creation.
 
In the report, the OCC cites the rising cost of doing business as a major impediment to small business growth. In fact, OCC survey results show that one in twenty businesses in the province expect to close their doors in the next five years due to rising electricity prices. In addition, 38 percent will see their bottom line shrink, with the cost of electricity delaying or canceling investment in the years to come.

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Provincial
Ontario Chamber Of Commerce Launches Breaking Barriers:  Ontario's Scale Up Challenge
On Thursday, April 21, the OCC launched its latest report,  Breaking Barriers: Ontario's Scale Up Challenge , at Ryerson University in Toronto. Ontario has done much to build up and tap into the entrepreneurial spirit of Ontarians, but too few entrepreneurs are continuing to build their business, or "scale up", in the province. In this report, the OCC identifies and explores six specific barriers inhibiting businesses looking to grow and provides recommendations on how to address them. To read the report, click  here

The Top Three Obstacles to Small Business Growth, is a fundamental part of the Too Big to Ignore campaign and identifies a number of underlying challenges that are weighing on small businesses and stifling job creation. Read the report here
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Please rank the top three obstacles to small business as they pertain to your organization.
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Events
2016 Spring Member Function and AGM
May 18, 2016 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Horizons Event Centre, 
633421 Hwy 10
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 2Z1 Canada 

The Dufferin Board of Trade  invites our members to join us for a  business networking event, followed by our Annual General Meeting.  Network with other local businesses, enjoy some delicious hors d'oeuvres, meet your Board of Directors and staff, and have your say in shaping the future of business in Dufferin County. 

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Focus Management/ DBOT Strategy Execution Round Table
Edelbrock Centre, 
30 Centre Street
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 2X1 Canada

FOCUS Management and  the Dufferin Board of Trade  invite you to participate  in a Strategy Execution Round Table for  business leaders who want great execution of what matters most in their organizations. You'll learn best practices for implementing  business strategies and discuss practical solutions with like-minded participants.

Understanding Your Business Insurance Needs
May 3 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
275 Alder Street 
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 5H6 Canada 

In this informative and interactive session, Ken Krakar of Protect Your Finances will help business owners to understand the wide variety of insurance options available for small businesses and identify the appropriate coverage for their enterprises. 

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Resources for Artpreneurs 

May 11 @ 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Monora Park Pavilion,
500 Monora Park Drive 
Mono, ON Canada

The Orangeville & Area Small Business Enterprise Centre's Cultural
Entrepreneurship Program presents a full-day workshop for arts and
culture businesses.

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For a full list of all upcoming events click here.

JobOps
Assistant Database Administrator - Summer Student Position
The Assistant Database Administrator will be responsible for entering and maintaining accurate records in the CRM database, and providing general administrative assistance to the Dufferin Board of Trade office.
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Assistant Website Administrator - Summer Student Position
The Assistant Website Administrator, will be responsible for updating and maintaining the Dufferin Board of Trade Website, and providing general administrative assistance to our office.
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