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Pete Renshaw, Chair
Dufferin Board of Trade
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On October 1
st
I had the pleasure of receiving the proclamation declaring October Small Business Month in the Town of Orangeville. In addition, the Dufferin Board of Trade is pleased to announce that the County of Dufferin will be proclaiming the week of October 16
th
- 20
th
as Small Business Week.
Small business is the life-blood of our local community and the driver of our local economy. The contributions of our small businesses deserve recognition and celebration for the integral role they play in our community. I encourage you to get involved with small business month and week; share your stories on social using #SmallBizWeek; and be sure to join us at Dufferin County’s premier business event of the year, the 2017 Business Excellence Awards Gala.
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Small Business Week and Month Proclamation
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The Dufferin Board of Trade is pleased to announce that the County of Dufferin will be proclaiming the week of October 16th -20th as Small Business Week and the Town of Orangeville has also declared the month of October as Small Business Month.
Small Business Week and Month are an opportunity for our community to recognize and celebrate the contributions that our hard-working, dedicated, and passionate small buissness owners make to the betterment of our community and society as a whole.
The celebration of Small Business Week and Month across Dufferin County will culminate at the 2017 Business Excellence Awards Gala, the premier celebration of the best in business in Dufferin.
Our small businesses always #ThinkLocal and Small Business Week and Month is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing small businesses that call Dufferin County home.
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Dufferin Board of Trade Chair, Pete Renshaw, receives the proclamation of October as Small Business Month in Orangeville from Deputy Mayor Warren Maycock
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The Dufferin Women in Business 2017 Sparkle Awards Nominations Now Open
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The Dufferin Women in Business (DWIB) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2017 Sparkle Awards. Nominations are being accepted through the website,
www.dwib.ca/sparkle-awards
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the Sparkle Awards provides a way to recognize women in business who are high-achievers.
The Sparkle Awards are so named because “sparkle”, like a diamond, symbolizes the change in self-realization and a deeper understanding of mental and emotional maturity. It is a symbolic meaning of prosperity, strength, harmony, purity and peace. These awards encourage everyone to be the diamond in their rough and be the best they can be.
Click
here
to learn more and nominate!
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Extending Minimum Wage Implementation Will Slash Job Loss Risk by 74%: Economic Analysis
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On September 27th, 2017, the Dufferin Board of Trade, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Keep Ontario Working (KOW) Coalition released two major reports that broadly capture the challenges associated with Bill 148 and the concerns of the employer community.
The first report is the
final economic impact analysis of Bill 148
by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis’ (CANCEA) which was peer-reviewed by Professor Morley Gunderson of the University of Toronto. CANCEA’s analysis reveals that if Government were to do nothing other than implement the minimum wage increase over
five years
instead of in the
next 15 months
, jobs at risk would
decrease by 74 percent
in the first two years.
The second report,
The Flip Side of “Fair”,
showcases testimonials from employers and outline how they will be impacted by the legislation. The report gives a voice to those businesses who have felt excluded from the committee process and policy discussion around this legislation.
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End of Consultations Does Not Mean End of Debate on Tax Reform
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Although the formal consultations on the proposed tax changes came to an end on October 2nd,the Dufferin Board of Trade, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and the entire Chamber network from across the country will continue to provide a voice for concerned small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Chambers of commerce and Boards of Trade are uniting against these changes. A campaign and website under the theme #ProtectGrowth were created to voice businesses’ concerns and provide the government with a clear picture of the small businesses it is targeting with these changes.
Through #ProtectGrowth we encourage you to:
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Prim Pickins has supplied both the wholesale and retail industry with quality, handmade furniture and home decor. Catching the attention of companies like Home Hardware, Lawtons Drugs, Great Wolf Lodge, Homesense, Hallmark and more, Jamie-Lee grew her business from a small hobby to a industry leading manufacturer.
Prim Pickins (and Jamie-Lee) have gained respect and admiration in the community and can often be found behind the scenes providing volunteer and donation efforts for local charities, events and fundraisers in the community.
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Insta-Websites provides pain-free data-driven web solutions for small and medium sized businesses in the GTA Region. We leverage in-depth data to help our clients achieve their online successes.
Our services include:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Hosting and Maintenance
- Content Creation
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Our studio is founded on the belief that yoga should be accessible to everyone—no matter their age, experience level or income. We offer a wide variety of classes suitable for all levels, and we encourage our students to try new things.
Our studio space is cozy and welcoming. Under the mindful guidance of Taylor Coupland and Shelley Wishart, GoYoga humbly supports a handful of seasoned yoga teachers, who offer a range of perspectives and types of yoga, and who are available to guide you in your practice.
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Insta-Websites is happy to offer 15% off all website design and development projects to DBOT members.
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10% off on all service and purchases.
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2017 Business Excellence Awards Gala
October 19 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mono, ON L9W 5W9
The 2017 Dufferin Business Excellence Awards Gala, recognizing outstanding members of our business community and celebrating success and achievement in Dufferin County.
Click
here
to purchase tickets.
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November 15 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 0A2
Let's celebrate all business women in our community! Enjoy a festive networking dinner, music, photo booth and award presentations.
Click
here
to purchase tickets.
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October 11 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre
, 6 Northmen Way
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 3B2
Andrew Patricio, owner of Bizlaunch, has helped thousands of entrepreneurs across the GTA to gain a better understanding of their financial statements. His straightforward, sensible approach will help you manage your business more effectively.
Click
here
to learn more.
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October 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monora Park Pavilion
, 500 Monora Park Drive
Mono, ON Canada
The HCIA AGM is not only a celebration of our partners and projects, we also serve up local delicacies with a dash of fun and inspiration. This year is no different! Please join us for the Volunteer Dufferin web site re-launch as it becomes a supported project of HCIA.
Click
here
to learn more.
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October 18 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Orangeville, ON L9W1K2
Tips to improve your public speaking, present yourself confidently, and be more comfortable presenting
Click
here
to learn more.
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Dufferin Board of Trade|519.941.0490|office@dufferinbot.ca|
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