This fun and informative evening is happening on February 2 from 6:30pm-8pm. Join us and business consultant Lynn Switanowski to learn the tips and strategies that you can implement now to increase the traffic and revenue of your Blue Mountains business. Lynn will also talk about the specific challenges that businesses are facing in our area, such as finding and retaining dedicated staff, and she’ll provide us with some new ways of thinking to overcome those challenges. As an added bonus, we will be drawing a name from the attendees to win a two hour, one-on-one consultation with Lynn, tailored to your business and areas of interest. To attend, just email us at info@bluemountainschamber.ca and we’ll send you the Zoom link. We hope we see you there!
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Georgian Peaks Ski Club - New Lodge
Co-hosted by the Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce and the Town of the Blue Mountains, this event will celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women in our region and across the globe. Join us for live music with Karla Crawford, appetizers and drinks, and a panel discussion and Q&A with local business women from across various sectors, moderated by Town Council Member and local business owner, Paula Hope. As an added bonus, all attendees will be entered into a prize draw to win a night’s stay at a beautiful Blue Mountain Village vacation property, generously donated by Property Valet. Everyone is welcome, but space is limited, so please RSVP to Kait Murray at info@bluemountainschamber.ca by 5pm on Friday, March 4 to reserve your spot on the guest list. We’re excited to see you! #BreakTheBias
Please join the Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce for our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, May 4th at Georgian Peaks Ski Club. The evening will include cocktails, appetizers and lots of opportunities for networking and fun with other local business owners and entrepreneurs. As a special treat, we are so excited to welcome guest speaker Ilana Ben-Ari, social entrepreneur and Founder, CEO and Lead Toy Designer of Twenty One Toys, a multi-award-winning and globally celebrated toy company that aims to cultivate creativity, collaboration and empathy in individuals and groups from kindergarteners to CEOs. Members are invited to be there for 6pm for the formal meeting, where your votes will help us shape how the BMCC will advocate and support our members going forward. Following that, we’ll open the event up and invite everyone to join us at 7pm to hear Ilana’s talk and to enjoy connecting with the local business community. This is a free event, but an RSVP is required to attend, so please respond to info@bluemountainschamber.ca no later than Tuesday, April 26 to be added to the guest list. We can’t wait to see everyone!
Hey BMCC Members! Join the Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 2 from 6-8pm for some great food, beverages, music and prizes at Penny’s Motel. Please RSVP to info@bluemountainschamber.ca by 5pm on Sunday, May 29 to attend.
The BMCC is so excited to invite Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce members to join us for our next After 6 at Georgian Hills Vineyards! Georgian Hills and Bruce Wine Bar have teamed up as our co-hosts for the evening to bring us some delicious wine and appetizer pairings, raffle prizes, and the opportunity to connect, share ideas and have some fun among the vines in this breathtaking setting. We’re also delighted to have local songstress Paige Warner providing live music for the evening. RSVPs are required to attend. Please contact Kait at info@bluemountainschamber.ca to be added to the guest list.
Save the date(s) for the upcoming The Town of the Blue Mountains Municipal Election Meet the Candidates Series: Six sessions in The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library (173 Bruce St. S.) Monday Evening from 5:00-7:00pm August 29th –October 17th, 2022 (no sessions September 5 and October 10) The goal is to create a respectful, informative environment in which the voters will get the chance to meet their candidates and ask questions. Ask your questions; Inform your vote!
Save the date(s) for the upcoming The Town of the Blue Mountains Municipal Election Meet the Candidates Series: Six sessions in The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library (173 Bruce St. S.) Monday Evening from 5:00-7:00pm August 29th –October 17th, 2022 (no sessions September 5 and October 10) The goal is to create a respectful, informative environment in which the voters will get the chance to meet their candidates and ask questions. Ask your questions; Inform your vote!
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am Virtual Event via Zoom
The global LGBT+ travel market is valued at more than US$200B annually. Canadian destinations are well positioned to grow their share of this market. But in order to be successful, destinations and operators must ensure that LGBT+ customers feel welcome, accepted and are served in a way that exceeds their expectations and accommodates their needs. To support efforts in developing market-ready products, CGLCC’s Navigating LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Industry helps tourism-based businesses learn about LGBT+ inclusion and how to effectively understand, value, and serve LGBT+ customers and employees. REGISTER NOW
Save the date(s) for the upcoming The Town of the Blue Mountains Municipal Election Meet the Candidates Series: Six sessions in The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library (173 Bruce St. S.) Monday Evening from 5:00-7:00pm August 29th –October 17th, 2022 (no sessions September 5 and October 10) The goal is to create a respectful, informative environment in which the voters will get the chance to meet their candidates and ask questions. Ask your questions; Inform your vote!
Save the date(s) for the upcoming The Town of the Blue Mountains Municipal Election Meet the Candidates Series: Six sessions in The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library (173 Bruce St. S.) Monday Evening from 5:00-7:00pm August 29th –October 17th, 2022 (no sessions September 5 and October 10) The goal is to create a respectful, informative environment in which the voters will get the chance to meet their candidates and ask questions. Ask your questions; Inform your vote!
Please join us on Thursday, September 29 at The Georgian Peaks Club for a moderated debate with your municipal candidates for Mayor and Town Council, followed by a Q&A period. Doors open at 6pm, and the debate will begin at 6:30pm. Proudly brought to you by the Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce.
Save the date(s) for the upcoming The Town of the Blue Mountains Municipal Election Meet the Candidates Series: Six sessions in The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library (173 Bruce St. S.) Monday Evening from 5:00-7:00pm August 29th –October 17th, 2022 (no sessions September 5 and October 10) The goal is to create a respectful, informative environment in which the voters will get the chance to meet their candidates and ask questions. Ask your questions; Inform your vote!
The global LGBT+ travel market is valued at more than US$200B annually. Canadian destinations are well positioned to grow their share of this market. But in order to be successful, destinations and operators must ensure that LGBT+ customers feel welcome, accepted and are served in a way that exceeds their expectations and accommodates their needs. To support efforts in developing market-ready products, CGLCC’s Navigating LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Industry helps tourism-based businesses learn about LGBT+ inclusion and how to effectively understand, value, and serve LGBT+ customers and employees. REGISTER NOW
Save the date(s) for the upcoming The Town of the Blue Mountains Municipal Election Meet the Candidates Series: Six sessions in The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library (173 Bruce St. S.) Monday Evening from 5:00-7:00pm August 29th –October 17th, 2022 (no sessions September 5 and October 10) The goal is to create a respectful, informative environment in which the voters will get the chance to meet their candidates and ask questions. Ask your questions; Inform your vote!
Nov 19 – Dec 16 all day Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce Building
The BMCC is so happy to be hosting the Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale again this year in our parking lot on Hwy 26. The trees have arrived and things sure are looking festive! The sale kicks off on Saturday, Nov 19 and the wonderful Lions Club volunteers will be on-site to help. All proceeds will go to fund the local initiatives that the Lions Club provides to help support our community. While supplies last; cash only please. Contact Tom Kennedy at 519-599-7781 or bvlions@hotmail.com with any questions, or to reserve your tree.
Hey, Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce members, save the date for this exclusive evening of fun and festivities on Wednesday, December 7 from 6pm-9pm! Join us to celebrate the holidays with food, cocktails and live music at a truly stunning local venue – it’s a night you won’t want to miss. More exciting details coming soon.
Beyond the impacts of the past three years, Canada’s economic landscape is facing a complex new set of challenges. From soaring inflation and shifting demographic trends, to an uncertain global geopolitical landscape and an accelerating number of extreme climate events, Canadians are living through disruptive times. Our Canada 360° Economic Summit will look at how Canadian business leaders can better understand the challenges ahead and seize the opportunity to chart a clear path forward for all Canadians. Join us, along with Canada’s top business leaders, to engage in open dialogue on the national economic agenda as we examine the challenges and risks facing Canadian business and how, together, we can seize opportunities in disruptive economic times. Our featured panels will include discussions on supply chain, the demographic crunch and the workforce, and net-zero considerations. To register, click HERE.
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Join us for an afternoon of lunch, learning and discussion as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2023. Ukrainian women will share their incredible stories of fleeing the war and relocating to Canada to build a new business and a new life in Grey County. We will also hear from local community members who have provided support to the women and their families to help them flourish in unimaginably challenging circumstances. The women will treat us to a delicious lunch of traditional Ukrainian foods, during which we will all have a chance to network and connect. The cost of a ticket is a minimum donation of $15. All proceeds from the event will go to support the Backpacks For Learning Program, which provides youth in need with food security and personal care items through Georgian Bay Community School. The program is a way to support students facing socio-economic and family challenges with food and toiletries, and to help build bridges of engagement at school. It is funded entirely through donations from local community members, churches, service clubs and organizations, and operates outside of any board or government funding. Please give what you can[...]
BMSTA is Holding its’ First Public AGM Inviting Members, STA & CRU Owners and Industry Stakeholders on Sunday April 16 at North Creek Resort Registration required to attend Deputy Mayor Peter Bordignon to Speak CLICK HERE for details and to register to attend.
Hey BMCC Members! We’re really excited to be planning our next After 6+ event on Thursday, May 4 from 5:30pm-8pm. The evening will start with a quick and casual Annual General Meeting, where we will provide a brief overview of what we’ve been up to and what we have planned, and give our members a chance to show your support with your votes. Then we’ll switch gears a bit and turn up the fun, with an evening of live music, appetizers, cocktails and connecting with other BMCC members. More details are coming soon, but save the date and put us in your calendars!
EVENT POSTPONED – we will announce the alternate date soon! Whether you’re a woman starting out in business or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to scale up your company, remember that you’re not alone. We’re here to help! Do you know what your numbers are? Is your business doing well? Do you know where your money comes from and where it goes? It’s important to know and understand your business financials so that you can make informed decisions. Join us on June 1st and learn how to maximize your success. Cost: $30 Lunch provided. To register, CLICK HERE Facilitated by Susan E. Vint, CPA, CGA, CFP Presented by Community Futures South Georgian Bay, BDC, The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce, and Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
***NEW DATE – TUESDAY, JUNE 20*** Whether you’re a woman starting out in business or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to scale up your company, remember that you’re not alone. We’re here to help! Do you know what your numbers are? Is your business doing well? Do you know where your money comes from and where it goes? It’s important to know and understand your business financials so that you can make informed decisions. Join us on June 1st and learn how to maximize your success. Cost: $30 Lunch provided. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/your-numbers-your-story… Facilitated by Susan E. Vint, CPA, CGA, CFP Presented by Community Futures South Georgian Bay, BDC, The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce, and Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
Hey BMCC Members, you’re invited for a night of local wines and ciders, delicious appetizers, stunning views and live music on Wed, July 19! Space is limited, so RSVP to info@bluemountainschamber.ca by July 12 to be added to the guest list. And if you’re not a member yet, what better time to join and be a part of amazing, exclusive events like this one? Contact us anytime to find out more.