Update From Your Chamber
(October 2, 2020)
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Happy October!
There are a lot of exciting events happening this month - from a brand new event format to Small Business Week! We're collaborating with the other West Niagara Chambers of Commerce to bring you an interactive, small-business-specific event - so stay tuned for more details.
The renovations in the office are complete, and now it's time to unpack! Our office is open by appointment only, so please contact us if you'd like to book some time with us. We ask that visitors help us be part of the solution to stop the spread and keep our businesses open by following all safety protocols in place: stay home if you feel unwell or have any symptoms, wear a mask, practice good hand hygiene (we have some on site), and observe physical distancing whenever possible.
Of course, we are still available to meet off-site or by email, Zoom, and phone at 416-877-7605. Please don't hesitate to reach out - we'd love to connect with you!
Stay well. Stay safe.
The Grimsby Chamber Team
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Save the Date - November 19
We hope you will join us virtually at the 2020 Annual General Meeting on November 19 to look back at our accomplishments and activities over the past year, talk about upcoming initiatives and opportunities for our members, and welcome the 2020 Board of Directors!
We will be opening Board of Directors nominations soon, so please consider if you would be interested in joining our Board, or know a member who would be a good fit.
We are still working out all the details, and would appreciate your input as to the time of day that works best for you!
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Please let us know in the following poll:
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Connecting Ideas Brainstorming Sessions |
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Share. Listen. Solve.
We understand the value of sharing ideas to help solve problems - and we shaped a new event format around the benefits of brainstorming.
The Connecting Ideas Brainstorming Sessions are problem-solving think-tanks in a small group setting - with only 6 spots available. Each participant will have the opportunity to tell the group about an issue, idea, or challenge, and the group will offer solutions, other viewpoints and considerations, or anything else that could help move your ideas forward!
Join us for the first Connecting Ideas Session on Thursday, October 15 from 2 - 3 PM to meaningfully share ideas with other local business owners! We may even have a surprise moderator...!
Hurry - only 6 spaces are available on a first come first serve basis!
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce |
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Webinar - The Role of Canadian Oil and Natural Gas in Ontario’s Economic Recovery
Wednesday, October 7 | 12 - 1 PM
Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on October 7 from 12 - 1 PM for a discussion on the role of Canadian oil and natural gas in an economic recovery for Ontario that works for everyone – from consumers to the manufacturing sector to Indigenous communities.
In the new normal created after COVID, it is essential that job creation and economic development programs work for all Ontarians, including Indigenous peoples. Natural resource and energy projects have been an important vehicle for Indigenous economic development. As we pursue recovery, it is important to that First Nations have opportunities to participate in large resource projects as true partners.
As Ontario turns its attention to the reopening its economy, we have an opportunity to make sure recovery works for everyone. With the right policy conditions, our sector can contribute to Ontario’s recovery and achieve our shared objectives of creating jobs, generating pan-Canadian benefits, advancing environmental leadership at home and abroad, and building wealth while shrinking debt.
They will be joined by panelists:
- Chief Sharleen Gale, Chair, First Nations Major Projects Coalition
- Malini Giridhar, VP, Business Development & Regulatory, Enbridge Gas Inc.
- Shannon Joseph, VP Government Relations & Indigenous Affairs, CAPP
- Moderated by: Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, OCC
Organizations from all sectors and businesses of all sizes are encouraged to attend!
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We're pleased to offer this space for our members to share initiatives, promotions, events, updates, and more with our network. There is excellent information, and we encourage you to take a moment to look through this week's submissions. You may find ideas or opportunities to collaborate with a fellow chamber member.
If you would like to make a submission for an upcoming newsletter, please contact us! |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of North & West Niagara |
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WIN HALF THE JACKPOT!
We are thrilled to announce our province-wide inaugural Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ontario BiggerTogether 50/50 Raffle!
This brand new initiative allows YOU to WIN BIG for a good cause. Over 35 participating agencies across Ontario are coming together to raise funds that will keep youth safely connected with their mentors, match more youth who are waiting for a mentor, and most of all, provide youth the mental health support required to deal with the recovery to come as a result of COVID-19.
$44,000 GUARANTEED TAKE HOME PRIZE!
Be sure to GO BIGGERTOGETHER and buy 200 tickets for just $40!
***100% of ticket sales using the link below will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North and West Niagara
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THANK YOU!
Grimsby Hyundai is friendly people, your best deal...and award-winning!
We are thrilled to announce that Grimsby Hyundai has been selected as a recipient of the autoTRADER.ca Best Priced Dealer Award for 2020 in recognition of our commitment to advertising our vehicles with great prices on the most trusted marketplace in Canada, autoTRADER.ca. We thank our staff, customers, friends and family, and the West Niagara community for your continued support.
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