The Chamber is hosting is September Breakfast with special guest speaker Loyalist College President & CEO – Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan.

On October 18th 2016 the Loyalist College Board of Governors announced the appointment of Dr Ann Marie Vaughan as the new President & CEO after a unanimous vote.

Dr. Vaughan was previously the President and Chief Executive Officer for the College of the North Atlantic, located in Newfoundland and Labrador, from 2011-2016. “Dr. Vaughan is described as a very high energy, tireless, committed leader in her efforts in putting student success first. She continuously champions the needs of Aboriginal students, students with special needs, and first generation students,” stated June Hagerman, Chair of the Loyalist College Board of Governors

7:00 AM Coffee Mingle
7:30 AM Breakfast

Location:  Travelodge Hotel – 11 Bay Bridge Rd., Belleville

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Bill 148 – Fair Workplaces Better Job Act will impact your business!

Join us and find out how this legislation can affect your business.

Ontario’s labour and employment laws are changing. Learn about how you can Keep Ontario Working and ensure that government is improving legislation to support workers’ rights, create jobs and grow economy.

Karl Baldauf, VP of Policy & Government Relations at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce will speak about the proposed reforms and how they will be implemented.

In this information session Karl will do an overview of the changes, advocacy efforts and the help employers will need to transition.  Karl will touch on the issues related to the new legislation, including minimum wage, sick pay/personal leave, overtime, scheduling, how workers can join unions and employers’ responsibilities to contract workers.

As an employer this is an event you don’t want to miss!

The proposed changes to Ontario’s Employment and Labour Laws are:

• Equal Pay for Equal Work Provisions
• Minimum Wage Increases
• Proposed Changes to Employment Standards
• Changes to-scheduling, overtime pay, employee misclassification, joint liability, paid vacation, public holiday pay, paid emergency leave, family medical leave
• Proposed changes to the Labour Relations Act
• Enhancing Employment Standards Enforcement
  ​and More

Start:  8:00AM
End:   9:30AM

Location:
Trent Port Marina
15 Creswell Dr, Trenton, ON

FREE

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You are invited to the Belleville Police – Community Open House…Partners with the Community!

• FREE BBQ (donations benefiting the Quinte Humane Society)
• On-Site Paper Shredding (secure shredding of personal documents at NO CHARGE)
• Station Tour (limited tours – first come, first serve)
• Children’s Safety Village (with limited access)
• Displays (training branch, tactical unit, traffic unit)

Start:  10:00 AM
End:     2:00 PM

We ask that you avoid the parking lot and park on surrounding streets.

For more information contact:

Staff Sgt. Rene Aubertin #125
Belleville Police Service
raubertin@police.belleville.on.ca
Work:  613-966-0882 ext. 2209

This event is designed to get you out networking in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, and learning more about a particular business within our community.

All members of the business community are welcome.

Event made possible through the generous sponsorship of Kool Koatings.

Start:  5:00 PM
End:   7:00 PM
Location:  9 Fahey Street, City of Belleville

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Employer Appreciation Breakfast and Information Session with special guest Keynote Speaker Mark Patterson – Executive Director, Magnet and Hire Immigrants.

Please join us to network with other local employers, learn more about developing a diverse workplace and discover the services available to support you through Loyalist Colle.

Start:  7:30 AM
End:   9:00 AM
Location:  Loyalist College – Link Lounge

Register today as space is limited

 

 

Trenval BDC invites you join in celebrating in its 30th Anniversary!

Details as follows:

Start:  4:00PM
End:   7:00PM

Location:  Earl of Bessborough Social House
8 Wing / CFB Trenton

To ensure appropriate arrangements, please RSVP by September 5

To RSVP call 613-961-7999 ext. 221 or via email at info@trenval.on.ca

Need Staff and/or business product photos for Facebook etc., but have no idea how to get that  “WOW” factor?

Join us to learn techniques from the expert, Mike Gaudaur!

Learn how to create images that will be effective in promoting your products or services.

Start:  2:00PM
End:   3:00PM
Location:  Small Business Centre – Pioneer Building Loyalist College

REGISTER by emailing michelle@smallbusinessctr.com or call 613-961-0590

More about Mike Gaudaur
Mike has been working as a photographer and photography instructor since 1980, starting out as a darkroom technician and photo journalist for a local newspaper.  Throughout the next couple of decades, he expanded his photographic skills with experience in travel, aerial, theatrical, and sports photography.  Shooting thousands of portraits and over 200 weddings has allowed him to master the art of making people comfortable in front of the camera and helping them to look their best while capturing the significant moments in their lives.

During his 14 years as a full-time photography teacher in Kenya, he was studying constantly in order to facilitate the transition from film to digital.  Along the way, he earned Certified Expert status in Photoshop from Adobe.  Utilizing his Photoshop skills and images from 70 African photo safaris he has created an extensive portfolio of fine art animal portraits and landscapes.  Returning to his home town of Trenton, Ontario, he has opened his own portrait studio and become established as an expert in artwork reproduction, photo restoration, and fine art printing on a variety of media.

Mike still loves to teach, and is a regular presenter at area camera clubs as well as teaching workshops in Photoshop, Lightroom, and lighting technique.

Join Cloud Bookkeeping Services for a morning of Small Business learning.  We will be talking about the new Minimum wage and how it affects Small Business from a Bookkeeping and Accounting Perspective.

We will also help Small Business in being able to communicate effectively with their team on what employees should expect come Tax Time now that Minimum Wage is increased.

We will also have input from the local Chamber of Commerce and will be incorporating the feedback they have received from our region.

Start:  10:00am
End:   11:30am
Location:  The Share Centre – 260 Front Street, City of Belleville
Cost:  FREE

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Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan

On Friday July 28, we will be hosting a roundtable discuss with Glenn Thibeault the Ontario Minister of Energy.

Learn about how you electricity bill will decrease and find information on programs and credits to reduce your bill even more!

“As the Ontario government implemented the largest electricity rate reduction in the province’s history this past spring and early summer, Ontario’s Minister of Energy will use this opportunity to lay out the Fair Hydro Plan’s measures to deliver real and meaningful relief for families and businesses, while ensuring fairness for today’s rate payers.”

Start:  8:00am
End:  9:00am
Location:  To Be Announced