Thursday, March 20th

Come and mingle with the local members of the business community,  while enjoying live entertainment from Jon Roblin.  Snack on some appetizers and beverages from the cash bar featuring beer from Meyers Creek Brewing Company and wine from Huff Estates winery supported by The Bay of Quinte Tourist Council.  Get in on some great door prizes!  

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It really does help our hosts plan their refreshments and your name tag will be ready for you upon arrival.

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

Tuesday, February 25
12:00 PM

Right when interest and inflation rates were easing up, business owners are facing a new set of challenges. Whether it’s potential tariffs or a weak Canadian dollar, many entrepreneurs are worried about our economy and the future of their business.
Despite the uncertainty, there are opportunities for all business owners, especially as more Canadians pledge to buy local.

Join BDC’s Chief Economist, Pierre Cléroux, and a panel of experts to learn what you can do right now and in the long-term to protect your company from these headwinds and build a more resilient business.

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Did you take the entrepreneurial path to follow your passion and live a life of freedom, only to find yourself confined to the same walls, rules and repetitions of a 9-5 job? If so, it may be time to embody the feminine entrepreneur, rekindle your passion and purpose, and finally feel true alignment between life and business.

This 90-minute workshop will be a guided experience of community, collaboration, powerful insights, and practices led by WE-CAN client Laura Varga, Life Coach and Course creator at Life Design Coaching. During this session, you will learn to embody the feminine side of entrepreneurship, strip away the stories and rules that are getting in our way, reignite our passion with our work.

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February 13, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm

This event is for the benefit of the business community and the public. Provincial candidates representing parties with at least one seat in the provincial legislature have been invited to participate.

• Amanda Robertson – Ontario New Democratic Party (NDP)
• David O’Neil – Ontario Liberal Party
• Lori Borthwick – Green Party of Ontario
• Tyler Allsopp – Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (PC)

All candidates will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and outline the issues they are campaigning on. This will be followed by questions that have been submitted in advance.

If you would like to submit a question to one or more of the candidates, please submit by email and identify which candidate/candidates you would like to answer.

This event will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel, please register below to receive the link or go directly to our channel.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A QUESTION AND TO REGISTER

Tuesday, February 18
Doors Open 6pm
Debate 7pm
Empire Theatre, Belleville

Submit Your Question HERE

International Women’s Day
Thursday, March 6
5:00pm – 8:00pm

Location:
Venue 1906
34 Victoria Ave, Belleville ON K8N 1Z4

Join us on Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 5:00-8:00pm at Venue 1906, Downtown Belleville, as we celebrate and empower women in business! This event is all about taking action and making a difference. Get ready to hear from inspiring speakers, enjoy delicious bites and a mocktail bar by Virgin Mango, Beer & Wine by Meyer’s Creek Brewing Company, a glamourous photobooth by Lavish Studio Creations, networking opportunities, awesome swag bags and door prizes!

Let’s come together to support women from all walks of life. Don’t miss out on this incredible event! — It only happens once a year!

Event Schedule:
5:00pm-5:30pm – Drinks, photobooth & networking.
5:30pm-7:00pm – Take your seats and lets hear from our incredible panel of speakers!
7:00pm-7:15pm – Door prizes.
7:15pm-8:00pm – More networking.

Please note that parking is very limited. We encourage you to take advantage of Municipal parking lots for this event!

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On Thursday, February 6, join the OCC and Praxus Health’s Co-Founder, Dr. Jia Hu, and Vice-President of Strategy and Partnerships, Jonathan Mudry, as we explore the importance of adult immunization, the benefits of a vaccinated workforce, and how employers can be a driving force in increasing employee health and wellness through vaccination programs.

Note: This webinar is intended for employers, human resource professionals, and benefits advisors.

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Wednesday, February 5th
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Webinar

NEBS (New Exporters to the Border States) and NETSUS (New Exporters of Technologies and Services to the U.S.) have put together a series of webinars that are a practical, hands-on introduction to the basics of exporting to the United States.

Presentations from industry experts will provide Ontario manufacturers and service firms with up-to-date information on topics such as; U.S. immigration and business visa requirements, federal and state tax liability issues, corporate and legal considerations; and U.S. Customs clearance documentation requirements. If you are thinking of expanding your business internationally, consider signing up for one or all of these FREE sessions!

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On Thursday, February 6, 2024, the Municipality of Brighton is hosting a career fair at East Northumberland Secondary School in Gym C from 2:00pm-6:00pm.

For more information and to register CLICK HERE

Should you have any questions, please contact Ben Hagerman at BHagerman@brighton.ca

Thursday, February 13
Additional Details and Registration

Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Empire Club of Canada on February 13, for the launch of the 2025 Ontario Economic Report — a must-attend event for Ontario’s business leaders and policymakers.
Ontario’s economy is entering a period of rapid change, with key indicators showing mixed signals. While inflation is easing, unemployment rates have ticked up, and current changes in the political landscape are causing businesses across the province to grapple with uncertainty. The recent U.S. election, along with upcoming federal and potential provincial elections in 2025 could impact trade, cross-border relations, and investment.