Wednesday, May 28
7:00am – 9:00am
The Ramada by Wyndham
11 Bay Bridge Road Belleville

Fees/Admission
Members – $30 inc. HST
Non Members – $45 inc. HST

The Chamber has appreciated the connections with the City of Belleville and looked forward to the annual State of the City Address from the 77th Mayor of Belleville, Neil Ellis, currently in his third year of office. We are excited to be able to once again enjoy breakfast, connect with you and discuss what is happening and what will be happening in the future of this great city!

Join us for great networking during the coffee mingle at 7:00 am, followed by a delicious breakfast buffet.

Do you want 2 MINUTES at the microphone following the breakfast presentation?
Provide a $50 gift certificate at a local business (we hope you will choose a Chamber member) and you will have the opportunity to tell your story to everyone in the room. We will take the first TWO submissions entered. The submission form is available when you register.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Tuesday, May 6
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Online via Webex (link will be shared with registrants prior to the events)

Looking to expand your business in Europe? The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) invites you to a practical virtual workshop focused on helping Canadian companies tap into one of the world’s most promising markets: the European Union (EU).

Through the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canadian businesses benefit from preferential market access, lower trade barriers, and greater competitiveness across the EU.

By attending, you’ll be able to:

• identify key opportunities for your business in the EU market;
• gain a clear understanding of CETA’s most impactful provisions and what it means for your business;
• receive practical guidance on leveraging CETA tools, including rules of origin, and tariffs; and
• engage directly with trade experts during live demos and a Q&A session.

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Questions? Contact us at ftaale.tsg@international.gc.ca.

Whether you’re new to the EU or looking to deepen your presence, this session offers direct value for companies ready to explore new international horizons

Monday, May 5
9:30am – 11:00am EST
Online via Webex (link will be shared with registrants prior to the events)

Looking to expand your business in Europe? The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) invites you to a practical virtual workshop focused on helping Canadian companies tap into one of the world’s most promising markets: the European Union (EU).

Through the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canadian businesses benefit from preferential market access, lower trade barriers, and greater competitiveness across the EU.

By attending, you’ll be able to:

• identify key opportunities for your business in the EU market;
• gain a clear understanding of CETA’s most impactful provisions and what it means for your business;
• receive practical guidance on leveraging CETA tools, including rules of origin, and tariffs; and
• engage directly with trade experts during live demos and a Q&A session.

REGISTER NOW

Questions? Contact us at ftaale.tsg@international.gc.ca.

Whether you’re new to the EU or looking to deepen your presence, this session offers direct value for companies ready to explore new international horizons

The Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck will be in Belleville on May 13 and 14. A partnership between the City of Belleville, Centre for Workforce Development, Bay of Quinte Economic Development and Trenval with support from the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and Skills Ontario, the two-day event is an opportunity for students and anyone entering the workforce to get a hands-on look at the skilled trades by taking part in interactive activities and simulators in a fun, engaging environment. In addition, tours are being hosted by Schuetz Containerboard Systems, Quest-Tech Inc., Spark Power and the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre.

Members of the public are invited to experience the truck for themselves on Tuesday, May 13 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. This event is geared towards students who are thinking about the trades and interested in learning more.

The truck features a number of different stations including: Virtual paint simulator, Electrical wall, Pneumatics, Tire and brake station, Heavy machinery simulator, Welding simulator, Tool exploration, Try-a-trade (different PPE/skilled trades apparel), Walk-a-trade (VR Oculus experience featuring activities like forklift operating, residential electrician, powerline technician, 3D printing), Automotive electrical, Cake decorating, Edison bots, Hair styling, Tool rigging and more!

Thursday, June 26 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
Speaker: Tia Loftsgard, Canada Organic Trade Association, Executive Director

Join the Government of Ontario in collaboration with the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) for a free webinar to explore trends and opportunities in the natural food and beverage industry in the US, upcoming industry events, as well as services and member benefits offered by COTA.

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Wednesday, May 7 2025
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Speaker: Grant Daisley, Senior Product Development & Innovation Expert at Whole Foods Market

Join the Government of Ontario for a free webinar to learn more about working with Whole Foods Market. During this session, you will gain valuable insights into the company, including tips and strategies to enhance your success with this retailer.

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Thursday, April 24
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Speaker: Ali Ball, Founder & CEO of Food Biz Wiz

The Government of Ontario is hosting a free webinar on how to pitch your food and beverage company to buyers. This webinar will provide insights on how to define and understand your target audience, pitch fundamentals and best practices for pitching your food and beverage company to buyers.

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Tuesday, April 15
Empire Theatre, Belleville

Doors Open at 6pm
Debate at 7pm

Debate questions for federal candidates will focus on the issues managed through policy and legislation administered through Parliament. We also want to make sure candidates are applying a local lens to the issues as they seek to represent the Bay of Quinte riding. We also have broader business and economic considerations provided by the Ontario and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION HERE

Wednesday, April 16
4:00pm – 5:30pm

This event will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@quintewestchamber4249

A federal election is upon us! ✅ The QW Chamber is hosting a Candidate Forum for the benefit of the business community and the public. Federal candidates representing parties with at least one seat in parliament have been invited to participate.

Chris Malette – Liberal https://christophermalette.liberal.ca/
Erica Charlton – Green https://www.greenparty.ca/
Kate Crothers – NDP https://www.instagram.com/katecrothersndp/
Ryan Williams – Conservative https://votewilliams.ca/

All candidates will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and outline the issues they are campaigning on.

This will be followed by questions from the public that have been submitted in advance.
Please send your questions for the candidates to manager@quintewestchamber.ca

Thursday, May 1
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Virtual Webinar – Zoom

Is your business prepared to respond to an opioid emergency?

On May 1, 2025, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Emergent will be hosting a one-hour webinar on workplace opioid overdose preparedness. As Ontario faces an alarming projection of over 3,000 annual drug poisoning deaths, businesses across the province find themselves near the frontlines of an evolving social crisis that they are ill-equipped to manage.

Hear from a panel of experts with deep knowledge and credibility on this complex challenge. This discussion will provide insight and the tools to ensure we are all prepared to act to help save a life.

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