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As we head into an eventful spring, DBOT looks forward to continuing to work towards our priority pillars for the upcoming provincial election. We have met with our local candidates to discuss our priorities outlined in the Vote Prosperity platform. Each candidate has also provided us responses to important questions ahead of the election. Their responses will be available online within the week so please check
duffeirnbot.ca/elections for all updates!
In addition, we will be hosting two Election Candidate Forums one on May 15th in Shelburne and the second on May 24th in Orangeville. Questions must be submitted ahead of time at
dufferinbot.ca/elections
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I look forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming Think Local Showcase and Annual General Meeting this week to celebrate everything local and to speak about the important work of this organization.
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Pete Renshaw, Chair
Dufferin Board of Trade
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Member to Member Discounts
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The Dufferin Board of Trade Member 2 Member Discount program offers discounts from proud DBOT members for their fellow members exclusively!
There are over 25 discounts available to members!
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Purchase an annual adult fitness or racquet membership and receive 15 months for the price of 12.
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Headwaters Bookkeeping Services
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One hour free new customer consultation and a $25.00 Prepaid VISA for DBOT members who refer a potential bookkeeping/tax client to us and that results in a successful business relationship.
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The Dufferin Board of Trade offers many exclusive savings for members; everything from office supplies to shipping rate discounts!
Save money with your membership!
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Affinity Program Highlights
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Purolator
DBOT Members can now save more on a dependable package delivery service with Purolator
Purolator offers discounts starting at 25% on Purolator Express® and Purolator Ground®
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CCV Insurance
As a Dufferin Board of Trade group member, you qualify for exclusive discounts on car and home insurance with Economical Select.You may also be eligible for savings in addition to your group discount, especially when you bundle two or more policies.
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Policy Resolutions Debated as Ontario
Chamber Network Convenes in Hamilton for 106
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AGM & Convention
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Representatives of the Dufferin Board of Trade traveled to Hamilton for the 106th Ontario Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Convention.
Fifty-three chambers participated in an amazing celebration of the strength of the Ontario Chamber Network, and another twenty-four were represented through proxy! The policy resolution debates showcased how important the network is when it comes to shaping public policy in Ontario. The Dufferin Board of Trade was proud to represent the voice of business in Dufferin during the policy resolution debates.
Attendees heard from the Ontario Liberal, NDP and PC parties and their vision for the province leading into the election. It is clear that the advocacy work of the Ontario Chamber Network is helping to shape the upcoming election platforms. The biggest takeaway from this year’s AGM and Convention is that we are stronger together!
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Tell Dufferin County about your Internet service and usage; help build 'broadband for everyone'
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On behalf of Dufferin County, we invite you to participate in a
brief web survey
to help build “broadband for everyone” in Southwestern Ontario, Caledon and the Niagara Region.
When it comes to broadband Internet, there are considerable disparities in access and capacity between our rural and urban communities. The social and economic value of high-speed connectivity is set to explode over the next ten years, and unless we act now, those disparities will only grow wider and more serious in their implications.
For this reason, Dufferin County, has partnered with SouthWestern Integrated Fibre Technology Inc. (SWIFT) to collect information about how residents, farms and businesses currently use the internet. Your participation in this 15-minute survey is completely voluntary and you may opt out of any question in the survey. All of your responses will be kept confidential. They will only be used for statistical purposes and will be reported only in aggregated form.
Participants should have their Telecom Service Provider name and contract information at hand.
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Think Local Food Showcase & Annual General Meeting
May 9 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mono, Ontario L9W 6N2
Join us for the annual member favourite, the Think Local Food Showcase & AGM!
This year's showcase will feature a complete marche style dinner of primarily local food, local swag, and networking with leaders of the local business community.
FREE for members, and only $30.00 (tax included) for non-members.
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Shelburne Home Hardware Building Centre Named Top Store in Category
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Shelburne Home Hardware Building Centre received the Home Hardware Proud of My Home Award in the category of Best Home Hardware Building Centre Store Under 15,000 Sq. Ft. The awards ceremony was held at Home Hardware’s annual Spring Market on April 14, 2018 in St. Jacobs, Ontario.
Dealer-Owners, Bill and Carole Gillam are honoured to be one of 7 stores recognized with the award from among the close to 1,100 stores across Canada.
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Orangeville Optometric Centre
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Orangeville Optometric Centre is proud to be the most comprehensive vision care centre in Orangeville and surrounding areas. Our team of 8 optometrists and over 20 full time staff are here to serve you.
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Dufferin County Goods Co.
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The idea behind The Dufferin County Goods Co. is to showcase the story of Dufferin County. Every design is based on a piece of our local history.
With a little humour and a lot of pride, we've made some shirts that bring Dufferin County to life.
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Bruce Usselman and his daughter Jessica opened Orangeville Autosport in November 2007. With just 4 luxury vehicles in stock, the doors were open for business! Over the years many things have changed, but the fundamentals of the business have remained the same: honesty, integrity, ridiculously high standards, and a passion for cars have kept the customers coming in and the business growing for over a decade now!
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Have Your Questions Answered Ahead of the 2018 Provincial Elections
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The Dufferin Board of Trade, in partnership with the Dufferin Federation of Agriculture will continue the proud tradition of hosting provincial election forums with the
candidates
running for office in the electoral district of Dufferin-Caledon.
All candidates that have currently declared they are running in Dufferin-Caledon have been invited. The Dufferin Board of Trade has received confirmation from the Liberal, Progressive Conservative, Green, and Libertarian parties. We thank all the candidates for their dedication to this community and for putting forward their names as candidates to represent our community in the Ontario Legislature.
The forums will take place on the following dates:
May 15th, 2018 | Shelburne Legion | 6:30pm – 9pm
May 24th, 2018 | Orangeville District Secondary School | 6:30pm – 9pm
The Forums will begin with a meet-and-greet with the candidates from 6:30 – 7:00. Following the meet-and-greet, the moderated forum will begin; the moderator will ask questions from those submitted ahead of the Forum. Questions must be submitted in advance for review by the Election Forums Committee. Only those selected by the committee will be asked at the Election Forums. Each candidate will have a set time to respond to each question. Each candidate will be given a few minutes for closing remarks to summarize their positions and platform.
The deadlines to submit questions are as follows:
For the May 15th forum: questions must be submitted to the Election Forums Committee by May 14th 2018 – 9:00 AM
For the May 24th forum: questions must be submitted to the Election Forums Committee by May 23rd – 9:00 AM
Questions may be submitted online, or in person/mailed to:
The Dufferin Board of Trade
246372 Hockley Road
Mono, ON L9W 6K4
Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Fri.
The Forums will not be a town-hall format; no questions will be taken from the floor.
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Dufferin Young Professionals - Nuts and Bolts Networking
May 10 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dufferin Public House, 214 Main Street East
Shelburne, Ontario L0N 1J0 Canada
Join us at the Dufferin Public House for Nuts and Bolts Networking! The evening will feature an interactive networking activity, great food, door prizes, and plenty of opportunities to network with fellow young professionals in Dufferin. The event is free, appetizers will be provided, and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Competition: Why we need it & how we deal with it
Dufferin Women in Business
May 16 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Orangeville Curling Club, 76 Fifth Avenue
Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1G3
Guest Panelists: Jamie Lee Higginson, Prim PIckins | Denyse Morrisey, Town of Shelburne, CAO | Amber Swidersky, Petals Flower Co
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2018 Provincial Election Candidate Forums
May 15th, 2018 | Shelburne Legion | 6:30pm – 9pm
May 24th, 2018 | Orangeville District Secondary School | 6:30pm – 9pm
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Corporate Cash Taxation - How Tax can Boost or Bust your Returns
May 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Community Room,
190 Broadway, Suite 1
Orangeville Ontario
Investing within a corporation is complicated, requiring advice that contemplates wealth in all its forms and locations -- looking past the present toward tax- effective income draw and ultimate decumulation.
We'll help you look into key issues:
- What legal structure fits your business best?
- What's the latest on families and corporations?
- Your corporation: Salary, dividends or both?
- Which retirement plans work best?
- How complicated have corporate investments become?
Guest Speaker:
Doug Carroll, BBA JD LLM (Tax) TEP CFP
Light refreshments will be served - Limited space available
Call to reserve your seat:
519-940-9243 x 6300
carrie.mason@meridiancu.ca
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