September
Start Date: September 08, 2026
End Date: September 08, 2026
Tuesday, September 8
10:00am
Webinar
Your business already has data, from sales patterns to customer questions, that can guide smarter marketing decisions. This session shows you how to turn what you already know into action. Join us at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for the twelfth and final webinar in our “Let’s Grow Quinte” 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.
Start Date: September 10, 2026
End Date: September 10, 2026
Thursday, September 10
5:00pm – 7:00 pm
Trent Port Historical Society, 55 King St. Trenton
Enjoy casual networking, light refreshments, and the chance to explore the museum, and discover so many interesting stories behind the City we love to call home.
This relaxed after-hours gathering is a great opportunity to meet fellow Chamber members, local business leaders, and community partners.
Whether you’re a long-time Chamber member or attending your first event, Get Connected is the perfect way to build relationships and stay engaged with the vibrant Quinte West business community.
Great door prizes, great refreshments, and even better company!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Start Date: September 11, 2026
End Date: September 11, 2026
Friday, September 11
11:00am – 8:00pm
Location
Trillium Wood Golf Club
1281 Highway #37 Belleville ON K0K 1V0
Fees/Admission
$199 per golfer
$750 per foursome
$65 (dinner ONLY)
Register as an individual and we will team you up!
OR book a team of four and save!
Full Registration includes:
Lunch and Dinner
Parking Lot Party (pre-game)
18 Holes – Scramble format – shotgun start (with cart)
Hole Activations & Contests
Hole-In-One Opportunities
Prizes for
Best & Most Honest Team Scores
Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin (men & women)
Beat the “Leaders”
Join in the fun!
Wine Draw! WINE, WINE, & more WINE!
Bring a bottle of your favourite wine for your ticket to win half the booty (two winners this year!)
Mason Jar Raffle: tickets on sale until the end of the round with a wide selection of fun things to win!
Silent Auction: compete for your top choice of amazing gifts from our partners!
Live Auction: outbid your competition for truly unique experiences!
Don’t golf?
You can still join us for dinner and get in on the silent and live auction fun! Pre-registration is required.
Contact Information
Cristina Cadavid 613.962.4597 ext 2 Cristina@bellevillechamber.ca
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER
Start Date: September 17, 2026
End Date: September 17, 2026
Thursday, September 17 2026
8:30am – 12:45pm
Lawson Centre for Sustainability
25 Devonshire Place, Toronto
Free Admission
As Ontario faces rapid economic transformation, climate pressures, and intensifying global competition, advancing sustainable growth has never been more critical.
Under the theme of Building Ontario’s Economy of the Future, this year’s event will bring together business leaders, policymakers, academics, and innovators to explore how strategic investments, next-generation infrastructure, and emerging technologies can strengthen economic resilience and long-term competitiveness.
Limited seating available. Register to secure your spot.
Start Date: September 17, 2026
End Date: September 17, 2026
Thursday, September 17
5:00pm – 7:00pm
It’s another backyard party hosted by SHANNON NEELY FINANCIAL
with amazing home made wood-fired pizza.
Rain OR Shine.
Beer and red or white wine provided compliments of Shannon and Merida.
REGISTER NOW so they can plan for adequate quantities
Start Date: September 18, 2026
End Date: September 18, 2026
Friday, September 18
9:30am-11:30am OR 1:00pm-3:00pm
at the Small Business Centre (Belleville)
The Small Business Centre is pleased to co-host The Sales Growth Forum for Women Entrepreneurs with the Grow to Lead Network for Women Entrepreneurs on Friday, September 18th in Belleville!
Whether you’re looking to attract more clients, strengthen your sales strategy, or grow your confidence in selling, this interactive forum is designed to provide practical tools and fresh insights you can put into action right away.
Choose the session that works best for your schedule:
- Morning: 9:30am-11:30am
- Afternoon: 1:00pm-3:00pm
We hope you’ll join us for an inspiring and practical time of learning, connection, and business growth!
Start Date: September 21, 2026
End Date: September 21, 2026
Monday, September 21, 2026
Starting at 8:00am
Toronto Board of Trade
The Quay: 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5E 1Y3
The Canadian Robotics Council (CRC) Symposium brings together the leaders shaping the future of robotics adoption, innovation, and economic growth in Canada.
As Canada’s national robotics gathering, the symposium convenes robotics companies, industry adopters, researchers, investors, and senior government decision-makers to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the robotics ecosystem.
Start Date: September 23, 2026
End Date: September 23, 2026
Wednesday September 23
7:00am – 9:00am
Sans Souci
240 Front Street, Belleville
Fees/Admission
Members – $30 +HST
Non Members – $45 +HST
A trusted, visionary, values-based Ontario health care leader, Stacey Daub is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Quinte Health. Before taking the helm at Quinte Health, Stacey was the Vice President, Strategy, Integration and Digital Health at North York General Hospital, an urban hospital known for its exceptional quality, research and teaching. Prior to this, Stacey was the President and CEO of Headwaters Health Care Centre, where she helped to co-design the Hills of Headwaters collaborative, a first-generation Ontario Health Team. Prior to that, Stacey was the CEO of the Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre, recognized for its groundbreaking work in home and community care.
Enjoy the coffee mingle from 7:00 – 7:30 am. followed by a full buffet that includes two styles of egg dishes, two choices of meat, potatoes, fruit, plus muffins, breads, pastries and juices.
October
Start Date: October 01, 2026
End Date: October 01, 2026
Thursday, October 1
St. Paul Catholic Secondary School
15 Tripp Blvd, Trenton ON K8V 6M2
~ 6:00pm – 9:00pm
This important community event provides residents with the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to represent them in municipal government. Thank you for the generous support from Central Lakes Association of Realtors.
Mayoral candidates will be on stage responding to a series of prepared questions, as well as questions submitted from the audience, offering insight into their priorities, experience, and vision for Quinte West.
FORM TO SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION for Mayoral Candidates WILL OPEN IN SEPTEMBER!
Municipal Council candidates will also be offered the opportunity to host a small table around the perimeter of the venue where attendees can meet them one-on-one. Council candidates will also have up to three minutes on stage to introduce themselves to the audience. Please note that there will be no question period for council candidates during their introductions.
This event is an excellent opportunity for voters to become informed and engaged ahead of the upcoming municipal election.
IMPORTANT DATES to remember:
Advance voting: October 14, 17 and 20
Election Day: Monday, October 26
Visit quintewestvotes.ca for more information on the election and the candidates.
Start Date: October 06, 2026
End Date: October 06, 2026
Tuesday, October 6
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, Belleville
The Work in Quinte Regional Career Fair will provide your organization with an opportunity to profile open job postings, promote your business, and meet and increase your pool of potential and qualified candidates.
Start Date: October 08, 2026
End Date: October 08, 2026
Thursday, October 8
The International Centre, Mississauga
The Food Forward Summit 2026 is Canada’s premier agri-food innovation and trade event. It connects over 2,000 leaders across agriculture, aquaculture, agri-tech, and policy. The one-day event is taking place on October 8, 2026 at The International Centre in Mississauga. The event focuses on scaling breakthrough solutions across the blue and green economy. Please see the link for the full agenda and speaker lineup.
Start Date: October 14, 2026
End Date: October 14, 2026
Wednesday, October 14
7:00am – 9:00am
Sans Souci
240 Front Street, Belleville
Fees/Admission
Members – $30 +HST
Non Members – $45 +HST
oin us for a BCC breakfast with MPP Allsopp.
A lifelong Bay of Quinte resident, Tyler Allsopp was elected as Bay of Quinte MPP in a by-election Sept. 19, 2024 and re-elected in a general election Feb. 27, 2025.
He currently serves as the Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Victor Fedeli. His portfolio includes a focus on life sciences, innovation, and emerging technologies.
Prior to running provincially, Allsopp served as councillor in the City of Belleville. A Bayside Secondary School alumnus who studied business marketing at St. Lawrence College, Allsopp spent nearly 12 years as a small business owner/operator at Doug’s Bicycle in Belleville.
Allsopp lives in Belleville with his wife Jennifer and their three daughters.
Start Date: October 23, 2026
End Date: October 23, 2026
Event Date: Friday, October 23
Location: Legacy Event Centre
11 Old Highway 2, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z4
Legacy Event Centre website
Watch for more details!
November
Start Date: November 10, 2026
End Date: November 12, 2026
November 10 – 12, 2026
Palais des congrès de Montréal, Montréal, QC
Advanced Design & Manufacturing Montréal brings together six advanced manufacturing areas — Design & Manufacturing, Automation Technology Expo, PACK EX, EXPOPLAST, Powder & Bulk Solids, and FabBatt.
This all-in-one, industry-wide event lets you explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future in advanced design and manufacturing across automation, robotics, energy efficiency, packaging, plastics, processing and more to accelerate your business goals and grow your career.
ADM Montréal is Quebec’s only industry-wide event showcasing 250+ suppliers across the entire manufacturing supply chain, each shaping the future of the industry.
Start Date: November 19, 2026
End Date: November 19, 2026
November 19 – 22, 2026
Toronto
For over 30 years, the Salon du Chocolat has been the world’s leading platform for the cocoa, chocolate, and pastry industry — present in more than 15 destinations globally, from Paris to Tokyo. This November, it makes its Toronto debut, bringing international chefs, masterclasses, industry conferences, and a powerful B2B networking space directly to Ontario’s food and beverage community. This is where the industry gathers, where knowledge is exchanged, and where business gets done.
The first two Montreal editions set the benchmark: 12,000+ paying attendees, 65 exhibitors from 10 countries, 6+ tonnes of chocolate sold on the show floor, 13 million media impressions. Toronto 2026 targets 30,000 visitors and 120 exhibitors making it the largest Canadian edition to date. Whether you are a producer, distributor, agribusiness professional, or culinary brand, this is your gateway into one of the most globally connected industries in the world.
