Tuesday, November 18
11:45am – 1:30pm
LUNCH PROVIDED

Join us at the Bay of Quinte Business Centre for this dynamic presentation led by BDC Consultant, David Cloutier.

Cyber threats are on the rise—you should be prepared to overcome them! Join us for an informative session designed to help small businesses strengthen their cybersecurity posture and create a resilient digital framework. Whether you’re taking your first steps online or looking to fortify existing systems, you’ll walk away with valuable insights, real-world examples, and practical strategies you can put into action right away.

Hosted in partnership with BDC, the Small Business Centre, and Trenval Community Futures, this event includes a complimentary lunch.

Please share any dietary restrictions with us by Thursday, November 13, 2025.

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Thursday, November 13
5:00pm – 7:00pm

Welcome to Arabella Retirement Living
24 Dundas Street West, Belleville

DID YOU KNOW? The Arabella is a locally owned, independent retirement community. They pride themselves on their care and attention towards one goal – resident happiness.

Settle in for an evening of networking with the Belleville business community. Enjoy snacks and a variety of beverages, courtesy of our host. A tour of the facility and their amenities will be available if you would like an insider view.

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Your registration helps our hosts prepare for the evening’s festivities.

If you have problems with your registration, please contact Lisa directly at lisa@bellevillechamber.ca or call 613-962-4597 ext. 2.

Wednesday, December 10
5pm – 7pm
The Belleville Club

MINGLE is FREE to attend.
Optional Dinner $50 PP includes tax and gratuity.

Mix and Mingle in the historic Belleville Club, beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Enjoy amazing appetizers, courtesy of our host and even better networking.

Stay for Dinner!
This is a great opportunity to celebrate the season with your staff, other Chamber members, or people you just met. We look forward to sharing a meal infused with some Chamber Holiday spirit.

Linguine’s will be offering a buffet-style meal with two pasta choices, a chicken dish, their famous caesar salad, bread and dessert. Vegetarian options will be available on the buffet. If you have dietary restrictions we need to be aware of, please indicate on registration. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
$50 Per Person includes gratuity.

We are looking forward to sharing some time, some laughs, and some old-fashioned holiday cheer! Come alone – Come with colleagues – come with friends. We hope you can join us.

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Space is Limited! Don’t wait!

This event would not be possible without the generous partnership of ‘The Belleville Club’ and Linguine’s. Thank you.

Thursday, December 11
9:00AM – 11:30AM
Quinte West City Hall, Multi Purpose Room
7 Creswell Drive, Trenton

The primary goal of this round table is to bring together leaders and key stakeholders from the not for profit sector to discuss and identify common pain points and challenges. By collaborating and sharing insights, we aim to uncover effective strategies and solutions that can help us all navigate and overcome these issues.

Thank you for accepting our invitation to participate in our round table, please use the registration link to confirm your attendance, by December 1. We encourage you to submit any topics for the discussion during registration.

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Wednesday, November 26
Starting at 7am

The Quinte Business Achievement Awards are celebrated in October as part of Bay of Quinte Small Business Week, and several of our members had the distinction of being nominated. We are looking forward to celebrating and hearing the stories from the people behind the businesses in our annual Winner’s Circle Showcase. We are excited to celebrate the achievements of Belleville’s business community.

Join us as we listen to business leaders share their stories.

Enjoy a full hot breakfast buffet as well as a variety of fruit, muffins, breads, pastries and juices. Presentations will begin approximately 7:45, and we will have you on your way before 9:00 am.

Members and Guests $30 including HST
Non-Members $45 including HST

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Please contact lisa@bellevillechamber.ca or call 613-962-4597 ext. 2 if you have any questions

Thursday, October 30
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Bay of Quinte Business Centre

This isn’t your average leadership training. Join executive coach and leadership strategist Cheryl Himburg for a bold, high-impact monthly series that cuts through the fluff and gets to the heart of what it takes to lead in today’s fast-evolving workplace. Whether you’re new to leadership or seasoned and seeking to stay relevant, these bite-sized sessions deliver powerful tools, real-talk insights, and actionable strategies you can use the same day.

With 15+ years in strategic corporate leadership, over a decade of executive coaching, and deep expertise in neuroscience-based leadership development, Cheryl is redefining leadership, one room, one conversation, one bold decision at a time.

SESSION 2: New Workforce vs. Legacy Workforce – Bridging the Gap

Today’s leaders must learn to lead across generations. This session dives into the challenges and opportunities of managing teams made up of Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers, all with different expectations, communication styles, and motivators. People who will benefit from this session are people managers and HR professionals, team leaders managing multi-generational teams, and business owners building future-ready teams.

Key Takeaways:

1. How to decode generational expectations and turn friction into fuel
2. Leading through respect, not resentment
3. How to align everyone toward shared goals, even if their values differ

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Tuesday, November 18
10:00am – 11:00am
Online

Whether you’re starting, stabilizing, or scaling, your marketing priorities look different. In this webinar, you’ll identify your business stage and learn what to focus on next to grow with confidence. Join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 for the second session of our year-long ‘Let’s Grow Quinte’ webinar series!

Let’s Grow Quinte is a 12-month workshop series designed to help Bay of Quinte small business owners build confidence in their marketing. Each month, participants learn a practical, locally relevant skill they can put into action right away. Facilitated by Cheyanne O’Driscoll of CO’ Marketing in partnership with the Small Business Centre, the series offers independent business owners a structured path to stronger marketing and sustainable growth.

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Tuesday, October 21
6pm
Presqu’ile Waddling Arts Centre

The Municipality of Brighton invites you to attend a special event in partnership with the Brighton Arts and Culture Council. The evening will feature artwork of Brighton’s Proctor House by BACC Artist, Des Rodrigues, showcasing the style of painting you’ll be creating! Receive a ready to paint, pre-drawn image of your storefront, art supplies and artist instruction — while enjoying light refreshments, charcuterie and a signature cocktail.

This event is open to small businesses in Brighton, Quinte West, Belleville, and Prince Edward County. There are only 20 spaces available, so be sure to reserve your spot before they’re gone! Questions? Contact Caroline Birch at cbirch@brighton.ca

Tuesday, December 2
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Join the Government of Ontario for a free webinar to learn about available supports and services for Ontario-based food and beverage companies. This webinar will provide insight into the various services that OMAFA offers for business development, including information sharing, available resources, programming, and opportunities for building connections. These supports help Ontario companies with their growth and agri-food trade and investment.

This webinar will include:
• Starting or growing your food and beverage business
• Getting export ready
• How to make connections with industry experts
• Available funding programs

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Thursday, November 27
8:30 AM- 9:30 AM EST

Join the Government of Ontario in collaboration with Trade Commissioner Service in Taiwan for a free webinar to learn about Taiwan’s Agri-Food Market and Regulatory Landscape. If you are interested in exploring new markets, this is an opportunity to learn about the Taiwanese market and the opportunities it offers to Ontario food and beverage manufacturers.

This webinar will include:
• An overview of Taiwan’s agri-food imports and regulatory landscape
• Current food and beverage trends in Taiwan
• Market entry strategy
• Opportunities and challenges

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