I'm so sorry I missed the breakfast with Chief Mike Callaghan last week but I was enjoying a long overdue visit with my father, the French countryside and some great wine.

In case you missed it too, the BONUS is that we get to go to our Mingle next week at the brand new Police Station!

We all looked forward to the new station becoming a real thing (for 20+ years) and then COVID got in the way of getting you all backstage passes (the best way to visit a Police Station for sure). Please click the REGISTER link below for your special tour of this facility along with some great networking opportunities.

The night before I left, I attended the Quinte Business Achievement Awards (QBAA) dinner. Belleville officially hosted the event this year at The Grand and it was my pleasure to see so many of our members included within the nominations AND on the stage accepting their awards as recognition of their achievement.

Business Person of the Year

Michael Summers

Nesda Technologies Ltd.

Alarm Systems

Specialized Services

Walsh McPherson & Kristin Crowe

Enrichment Centre for Mental Health

Non-Profit of the Year

Sandie Sidsworth & Rosi Ouellette

Bel-Con Design Builders Ltd.

Construction Business of the Year

Tom Gunsinger & Dean Tindale

I also want to acknowledge all the other members who were nominated and considered as well for awards in a variety of categories. They all deserve an honourable mention! I know how difficult the decision can be so a round of applause to both our winners and nominees.

On a completely different note - your input is extremely important to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce as they prepare next year's economic report.

I just got off our weekly call with the OCC and apparently, the competition is ON to see which Chamber can provide the most feedback with survey responses. Apparently those members in London are answering in droves so they are the Chamber to beat.

This survey link is for us and only us... when you take the 5 minutes to respond to these questions, the OCC will know what is important to you as a member of the Belleville Chamber.

OCC Survey - Belleville

MINGLE AT THE POLICE STATION

Chamber Mingle ...

Thursday, November 10

5-7 pm

Our host:

Belleville Police Services

Are you curious to see what the inside of the Police Station looks like? This is your opportunity to take a tour, ask questions, and mingle with Belleville Chamber of Commerce members.

Light refreshments will be served, compliments of our hosts.

This is a FREE event, but we do ask that you pre-register to give our hosts an indication of numbers and to get on the Who's Here listing.

Chamber Breakfast

QBAA 2022 · Winner's Circle

THE LAST BREAKFAST OF THE YEAR

Enjoy the networking during our Coffee Mingle, sponsored by 95.5HitsFM, COOL100, and InQuinte.ca.

Delicious buffet to follow by Sans Souci.

Listen as our award winners share their stories.

Members & Guests $25

Non-Members $40

DO YOU WANT THINGS TO CHANGE?

Our Annual President's Dinner is our signature event and we love it! But we are considering making some changes to the official ceremonial activities and the presentation of Board Recognition and Cornerstone Awards.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

We are asking for your feedback as we look ahead to 2023. It will take less than 1 minute!

CLICK HERE to fill out 1 minute survey.

WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS!

Allstate Insurance - Belleville

Ryan Reckenberg

General insurance sales and service in the heart of the area. Located right on North Front Street across from the Quinte Mall. Ryan provides a one-stop solution for all of your insurance needs.

Protect everything and everyone that you hold dear.

See Ryan's Member Listing.

Quinte Film Alternative

Gayle Parks & Minny Verburg

Offering a selection of current and unique films, shown at the iconic Empire Theatre in downtown Belleville from September through to May. Enjoy two shows bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 2 pm and 7 pm.

Membership for the upcoming season has it's perks!

Find out more ...

My Sister's Boutique

Sarah Routhier-Clark

& Pam Taylor

A family-owned dress rental boutique whose mission is to empower women to feel amazing for their special events without the cost associated with buying expensive dresses.

Why buy an expensive gown to only wear once when you can rent it? You will find their new store at the Quinte Mall.

Check out their member listing.

IT IS EASY TO GET RAPID TESTS.

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