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Message From the Chair
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As the Nominations for the 2017 Business Excellence Awards have now closed, I would like to thank everyone who took time to nominate and recognize outstanding members of our business community here in Dufferin. We received a remarkable number of nominations which truly speaks to the high caliber of businesses in our region. I wish every nominee the best of luck in the award selection process.

If you haven't yet registered for the Play Local Golf Tournament be sure to do so as August 24th is fast approaching! There is a prize on almost every hole, and a silent auction benefiting Headwaters Health Care Foundation.


DBOT is also glad to welcome Karl Baldauf from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to Dufferin County on August 8th to host a Town Hall discussion on Bill 148 - Changes to Ontario's Employment and Labour Laws. I encourage you to register and attend to take advantage of this great opportunity for input and insight. 

Pete Renshaw, Chair
Dufferin Board of Trade

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County of Dufferin Approves Economic Development Strategic Plan 

On July 13th 2017  The Global Investment Attraction Group made a presentation to Dufferin County Council on the Dufferin County Economic Development Strategic Plan. As a result of the plan Dufferin County will be recruiting an Economic Development Officer in the coming weeks to spearhead the County's economic development activities.  The Dufferin Board of Trade looks forward to continuing to work on the Economic Development Steering Committee towards the next steps for the plan.

The full Economic Development Strategic Plan can be found here.

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Labour Relations and Employment Standards Changes Too Much, Too Fast  
       
The Keep Ontario Working coalition calls for Ontario Government to give employers more time to adjust to sweeping reforms
 
TORONTO: The Keep Ontario Working group, a coalition of Ontario's leading industry and sector associations, sent an open letter to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne which urges the Government of Ontario to slow down the implementation of Bill 148. The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act will bring about major changes in less than six months, and Ontario's employer community is concerned that the pace of change will seriously injure our economic growth. The Keep Ontario Working coalition is calling on the provincial government to give businesses more time to better prepare.
 
Click here to read the open letter
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Sole Pulse Foot Care Nurse







SOLE PULSE  provides a wide range of  quality foot care  and other  in-home nursing  care  to discerning clients in Greater Toronto, Dufferin County and surrounding areas who wish to enjoy a better quality of life.

SOLE PULSE is committed to providing every client with the highest level of quality health care possible by incorporating the latest treatment protocols and modalities, and combining them with the greatest degree of compassion and dignity for optimal results.


Click here for more information

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Expedia Cruiseshipcenteres




Book any 7 day Cruise and receive a $75.00 US on board credit per stateroom.

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As a member of the Dufferin Board of Trade, Fheba Design would like to extend a special offer of 15% off your next digital marketing investment with us. As a special thank you, we will also provide you with a free consultation to help you evaluate your existing digital marketing strategies.

Click here to see all our Member 2 Member Discounts.
Events
Dufferin Board of Trade Play Local Golf Tournament
August 24 @ 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Shelburne Golf and Country Club,  516423 County Rd. 124 RR 3 
Melancthon, ON L9V 1V2 

It's time for the annual member favorite, the Dufferin Board of Trade Play Local Golf Tournament! Come out to enjoy a round of golf, a delicious dinner, a silent auction benefiting Headwaters Health Care Foundation, and vie in friendly competition for the many prizes to be won! There is a prize on almost every hole! As always their will be plenty of opportunity to network with business and community stakeholders!

Not a golfer? Join us for the dinner portion of the evening for networking, the silent auction, and plenty of fun!

Click  here  to register.
Town Hall Meeting
August 8 @ 11:30 am -  2:00 pm
Georgian Career and Employment Community Services,  30 Centre Street 
Orangeville, ON L9W 2X1 

Town Hall Meeting Discussing Bill 148 with Karl Baldauf of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Learn how the Changes to Ontario's Employment and Labour Laws will impact your business and how the chamber network is standing up for business. This is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, get insight, and provide input on Bill 148. Light lunch provided    

Click  here to register.

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