And just like that, it's June! We've had a busy couple of weeks since our last newsletter preparing for the opening of the PopUps on the Bay (our newest contract with the City) and bringing Bren Foran on board to work with that program and then hosting Family FUNfest:Spring Edition last Saturday at West Zwick's. The PopUps will be open Friday-Sunday, 11-7 through June and summer hours begin Wednesday, June 26.


We also welcomed back Ritwij Gautum for his second year as our summer student, who'll be helping us with our online presence between Discover Belleville, the Popups on the Bay and our city wide business directory "the Map" - buying local made easy!

Meet our Canada Summer Jobs student - Ritwij Gautam - helping us as a Marketing Assistant in his second season with us.

You might recognize Bren Foran from the bakery she had Downtown, any number of events or volunteer positions she's held or if you've been in Belleville more than 20 years... we're excited to have her help!

We're busy getting ready for Three Weekends in July now - kicking of the festival season in Belleville with


July 1: Canada Day

July 6-9: Waterfront Multicultural Festival

July 13-16: World's Finest Midway


This is the 45th year for the Multicultural Festival and we're looking forward to bringing together the diverse cultures from right here in Belleville. In recent years, it's been a lot about the food but this year, we'll have a pavilion from the Jalgua Peace Festival joining us with Juno nominee Emmanual Jal mainstage on Saturday and 4 days of learning in our Multicultural Pavilions. We're still seeking volunteers to help with sharing traditions, arts & crafts, music and language - please complete our Volunteer Form here if you're interested. Sponsors are also welcome and a necessary part of making these events happen.


Two last Chamber notes -

1) our AGM is coming up next week - see the notice below and the link to register...

2) the Canadian Chamber policy resolution deadline is in early July. Do you have a federal issue impacting your business? Please let me know how we can help!

CONNECTING

NOTICE OF

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, June 8th · 11:30am - 1:00pm

The meeting is open to members in good standing

of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce

for the purpose of reviewing the annual financial statements,

approval of new members, a mid-term update from the Executive and

a chance to connect with your Board of Directors.

A light lunch will be provided, and PRE-REGISTRATION is a must!

CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

(only one vote per organization)

MEMBER APPRECIATION MINGLE

Is being planned for late August. Date and details to come soon!

IN THE MEANTIME... Enjoy your summer and we will start to book our member mingles to start again in September. Mingles provide a great opportunity to connect with our local business community, while giving our

host member a chance to showcase their business - behind the scenes!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HOSTING A MINGLE?

We are booking dates now for Fall/Winter 2023 and into 2024.

Click here for more information and to submit your request.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!

For the sixth year in a row, the theme of the 159th President's Dinner was Celebrate! in roaring 20s style. 

Presenting sponsor OLG along with Elexicon Energy and Meta Employment Services helped set an incredible stage for event held at Loyalist College. The speakeasy style was enjoyed by over 200 members of Belleville’s business community.

Please take a moment and check out the stories and slide shows from the award recipients at this LINK. Photo galleries from the evening as well as shots from the popular photo booth are also included. We would like to express our sincere thanks to our sponsors, door prize donors, and especially all those who attended. We appreciate it very much.


Check out our sponsor reel from the evening...

PLANNING IS UNDERWAY

for the 53rd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament being held at Trillium Wood Golf Club on FRIDAY, Sept. 8


We are looking forward to working with our partner

GLEANERS FOOD BANK.


Register your foursome now for $685 or individually for $179

SPONSORSHIPS are available.

GET MORE DETAILS HERE

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

For Sponsorships - Prize Donations - Branded items in golfer SWAG

Contact Lisa at 613-962-4597 ext. 2 OR lisa@bellevillechamber.ca

SHARING

NEWS and EVENTS FROM OUR MEMBERS!

COMING EVENTS at THE BELLEVILLE CLUB

Thursday June 8th - Jazz Fest Launch

4:30 to 6:30 pm, featuring a number of performers from the festival line-up including the Howard Rees Trio. Get more details.

Starter Company Plus Grant APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

The Small Business Centre (SBC) recognizes that small businesses need financial support now more than ever. The Starter Company Plus grant is designed to provide some of that relief where possible. With a grant of up to $5,000, the application period is open until June 26, 2023 READ MORE ...

Children's Safety Village hosting helmet giveaway

Saturday, June 10 starting at 9 a.m.



Supported by sponsor Bonn Law and local business Doug’s Bicycles, the Brain Injury Association Quinte District is again providing free bicycle helmets for children at the Children’s Safety Village Belleville.

READ MORE...

HOSTING A BUSINESS EVENT OR SESSION?

CLICK HERE FOR THE CHAMBER COMMUNITY CALENDAR!

ADD IT TO OUR CALENDAR!

Using your member login, it is easy to add your event to our Chamber calendar. NEED HELP?

Click on this link for instructions OR

Call us and we will walk you through it.

IF YOU HAVE A COMMUNITY EVENT, CLICK HERE FOR

DISCOVER BELLEVILLE'S PUBLIC CALENDAR

DID YOU KNOW? Using your member LOGIN, you can update your directory listing, add job postings, special offers, add news items and more.

NEED HELP? Click here for information.

YES!!! WE ARE STILL PROVIDING RAPID TESTS

FOR YOUR WORKPLACE!

ORDER HERE

Maybe it's time to ask for a quote from the Chamber Plan.

It's quick and easy.


CALL Matt Howell at

613-962-4239

Chamber Members are

YOUR CUSTOMERS. 



Do you have a Member 2 Member offer you would like to promote? 

Contact Lisa at 613-962-4597 X 2

lisa@bellevillechamber.ca

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Find what you need from people and businesses you can trust.

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