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From the CEO's Desk | Upcoming Chamber Events

Welcome New Members | Updates from the Chamber Network

Welcome to September! I am pleased to announce that Alex Dow has joined the Chamber team as our Administration and Communications Coordinator, a role she has been filling on a part-time basis this summer, after a successful work term during her Conestoga College program. The Chamber is proud to continue to work with our education and training community partners, from early years to second career training and every option in between. Alex will also be providing communications and office support to the Grand Valley Educational Society. Welcome, Alex!

Staff are busy preparing for the RogersTV/Chamber City of Brantford Municipal Election debates, being recorded next week. Volunteer spots remain available for some ward debates, a short two-hour shift.

Finally, as the Chamber plans for 2023, our Board of Directors and various committees have opportunities available. With a renewed focus on efficient and effective governance and volunteer experiences, a volunteer position with the Chamber is a great way to contribute positively to our community. Please contact David for more details and how to apply. 

Have a great first week of school – whether you need to adjust to busier streets, making lunches, or new routines around home.

Dave

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We invite you to join us for a 5 part mini-series to gain knowledge about substance use prevention in youth. This event is brought to you as part of the Brantford Drug Strategy, a partnership with the Brant County Health Unit and community partners. The first installment of the series is on Wednesday, September 28 and discusses building meaningful connections with youth. To learn more and to register for the event, please visit www.bit.ly/dywantk.

Brock Dickinson is the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the University of Waterloo, and a partner in the New York-based private equity firm Blue Cardinal Capital. He has worked on economic development projects with more than 400 communities across North America and advises a range of governments and organizations on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the economy, including the United Nations, the NAFTA/CUSMA-linked Commission for Environmental Cooperation, and the North American EcoInnovation Network.

Brock will be presenting It’s the End of the World as We Know It (and I Feel Fine) – How to Thrive in a Time of War, Disease, Inflation, and Supply Chain Collapse.

“We have grown up in a world governed by increased global trade and economic growth, predictable economic and demographic cycles, and a stable international system. But this world – the only one we’ve ever known – is about to be forever altered, and the old rule books are out the window. From increasing armed conflict to global pandemics, and from rampant inflation to the collapse of our supply chains, Brock Dickinson takes a look at the sometimes frightening world of tomorrow, and how we can position our businesses and our communities for success in this dangerous new reality. Drawing on the work of visionary thinkers including investment guru Ray Dalio and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan, this session will surprise, alarm, and enlighten – but as always, Brock also promises a few laughs along the way!”

Registration for Salute to Brant Business 2022 is NOW OPEN! To register, visit www.brant.ca/salute.

The Accessibility is Good for Business Webinar Series presents the next webinar “Enhancing Business Performance through Inclusive Hiring”. 

We are very pleased to have Ingrid Muschta from the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) present on September 20, 2022.

Click here to register.

What’s better than live music and some savings?

When you purchase tickets to see the Brantford Symphony Orchestra at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, receive a 10% off coupon at the Brantford location of The Works Gourmet Burgers and the Hudson Public Kitchen & Bar (dine-in and take-out, not including alcohol – meal only).

You’ve got two opportunities to see them with special guests:

• October 29th: Lara St. John
• December 10th: The Toronto Northern Lights Men’s Barbershop Chorus

Click here to purchase your tickets!

This year, the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association is hosting our 1st Annual Stakeholder Event - Building Brantford & Brant County. We are happy to be working with Nik Nanos, who will present collected data on the state of Brantford and Brant County, including information on current homeowners, what new City and County residents might be looking for in our community, and more. Come network with fellow stakeholders and hear from our wonderful panel of experts as they discuss the research presented and what it means for Brantford and Brant County.

For more information and to register for this event, click here.