Bradford Board of Trade
61 Holland Street East P.O. Box 1713 L3Z 2B9 Bradford, ON, Canada

"Effective Thursday, January 14, 2021at 12:01 a.m., the government is issuing a stay-at-home order requiring everyone to remain at home with exceptions for essential purposes, such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, for exercise or for essential work. This order and other new and existing public health restrictions are aimed at limiting people's mobility and reducing the number of daily contacts with those outside an immediate household. In addition to limiting outings to essential trips, all businesses must ensure that any employee who can work from home, does work from home." Further details: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-declares-second-provincia

Take a photo of your meal from a participating restaurant for your chance to win a $100 gift certificate from a restaurant of your choice! Draws are each Friday, starting January 15th for 5 weeks! Post your pictures of your takeout food to Facebook or Instagram from now until February 12th each meal post will qualify for one entry in our random draw. Remember to tag the restaurant and tag #BWGTakeout Sponsored by:... Generously sponsored by Newmarket Toyota The list of participating restaurants is here: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/eve/bwg-takeout-challenge/ See more

An important message from our Mayor Rob Keffer

Posters have been delivered for the #BWGTakeout Challenge! We're happy to accept more restaurants at anytime - you can register here: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/eve/bwg-takeout-challenge/ Participating Restaurants: Don Cherry's Sports Grill Bradford Boston Pizza Bradford Halibut House Bradford... Hacienda Santa Teresa Restaurant freshii St. Louis Bar & Grill Bradford Uttara-Khand India Poleiro BBQ Firehouse Subs Hay Caramba Restaurant La MexiCanada Restaurant Don't see a restaurant you want to order from? Tell them to sign up! It's FREE! All are welcome. Thank you Newmarket Toyota for your support of our community by sponsoring this event. See more

Please join us in welcoming our newest members: New Image Cleaning We're so happy to have you on board with us.

Thank you Bradford Print Shoppe for the fast turn around of our posters! They’re being handed out as we type. They look fantastic!

Welcome to new member, Denis Canhasi Photography "I am Denis Canhasi, lighting fanatic and a man full of ideas. Light is the essence of photography, and I use it to create the mood and feeling that will make an image captivatingbe it a still or motion video. I am always looking to create compelling images with talented people who are full of ideas. If this sounds like you, I want to hear your thoughts!"

New Member Kumi Canada Corporation is hosting Mental Health First Aid Training for their staff. They have some additional spaces that they'd like to offer to the community. Reach out to the BBT and we'll put you in touch to book your spot: [email protected] "As we face the new realities of COVID-19 and the economic and psychological fallout from it, It’s never been more critical for us to provide training to our leaders on how to effectively provide support with ...mental health in the workplace. KCC will be hosting Mental Health First Aid training from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. This training will be on site in our new expansion (plant 4) with lots of room to maintain social distancing. The course is 12 hours long and the training is being administered over 2 days (6 hours each day). Dec. 8, 2020 & Dec. 11, 2020 - (8am 11am & 1pm to 4pm) Jan. 12, 2021 & Jan. 14, 2021 - (8am 11am & 1pm to 4pm) Jan. 27, 2021 & Jan. 29, 2021 - (8am 11am & 1pm to 4pm) If you are interested in participating, we have approximately 10 seats open for each training date. The cost is $180.00 per person. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Basic: MHFA Basic is intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older). This course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including; - substance related - mood related - anxiety and trauma related, - psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces. There will be a certificate issued at completion. Mental Health First Aid Participants will learn to: engage confidently where a person may be in danger to themselves or others provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state promote the recovery of good mental health provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem For more information about this course visit https://www.mhfa.ca/en/course-type/basic For reports of the effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid visit https://www.mhfa.ca/en/evidence-mhfa-effectiveness

BBT member Genesis Gymnastics launches their new program to better serve our BWG Committee! "This past weekend was the open house for Genesis Gymnastics’ new program designed for children with disabilities. Children were invited to come and experience the gym on their level of needs."

Welcome to our newest BBT member: Strange Wood Products If you're looking for unique furniture or gifts, this is the place to find them! Please join us in welcoming them to the BBT and to the BWG Business Community.

Join our stellar group of Gold Sponsors and support the BWG Business Community! Have your name as sponsor of an award, a professional video recording of you presenting the award to be played the evening of our Virtual Gala event, Friday October 30th! Book here: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/2020-gala-sponsorship-form/

A big welcome to our newest member, KUMI Canada Corp! KUMI also is the most recent recipient of the Economic Development Award! We're thrilled to have them on board with us.

Happy Thanksgiving BWG.

Thank you everyone for your support of the People's Choice Award! Watch the 2020 Virtual Business Excellence Awards Gala to see all of the winners!

Congratulations to all of our nominees! Your community loves you! Please dont put off your acceptance to the last minute. Check your emails, click the link and accept your nomination today! Acceptances Close: September 28th, 202 at 5pm

The People's Choice Vote closes soon! Support your favourite businesses with your vote today! https://bradfordboardoftrade.com//2020-peoples-choice-awa/

Thank you Bradford West Gwillimbury! Our community submitted 310 nominations across 115 Unique BWG Businesses. All nomination notices have been sent. Please check your inboxes.

Don't miss your last chance to vote for your favourite businesses in BWG! Closes at 5pm tomorrow: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com//2020-peoples-choice-awa/

Nominations are closed - thank you so much for all of your support.

This is your LAST CHANCE! Nominate a local business for an award now: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

Wow BWG! You really love our local businesses! You've logged almost 800 votes so far! Keep up the great work! Vote for your favourite business here, vote as often as you like: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com//2020-peoples-choice-awa/

"The Government of Ontario is providing $8 million to support small business and registered charity customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills as a result of the COVID-19 emergency." Click below for more information and how to apply: The COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business (CEAP-SB) provides a one time, on-bill credit to eligible small business and registered charity customers to help them catch up on their energy bills and resume regular payments. Small business and registered charity customers may be eligible for up to $850 in support towards their electricity bill if they primarily use electricity for heating, or up to $425 otherwise. Small business and registered charity customers could also be eligible for up to $425 in support towards their natural gas bill.

Join us as a Gold Sponsor of the 2020 Virtual Business Excellence Awards Gala and join this stellar line up of local BWG Businesses. Click here to join us now: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/2020-gala-sponsorship-form/

YOU HAVE 24 HOURS TO NOMINATE BWG BUSINESSES! Nominations will close at 12 noon sharp tomorrow (Wednesday). If youve been putting it off, now is the time: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

Children are back to school - please slow down and keep our community safe.

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! To nominate a local business for an award. Businesses need your encouragement more now than ever! Nominate as many different businesses as you like: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

5 DAYS LEFT! To nominate your favourite businesses in BWG for an award! Its been a tough year for our community. Take a moment to thank them for their hard work. Your grocery store, bank, retail store, contractor, personal services .... Nominate as many businesses as you like. Theyll appreciate your encouragement: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

Please join us in welcoming New BBT Member: Hacienda Santa Teresa Restaurant https://www.facebook.com/haciendasantateresarestaurant We're very happy to have you with us.

Nominations close in one week! Encourage your local business community today; nominate as many as you like: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

Please join us in welcoming New BBT Member: Stephanie Sinclair, Broker www.facebook.com/sellwithsinclair We're so happy to have you with us.

Announcing our Gold Sponsors for out 2020 Virtual Business Excellence Awards Gala to date! Partners Counselling - Bradford, Tupling Insurance Brokers Ltd, Crozier: Consulting Engineers Contact us today if you would like to join this stellar line up of community supporters: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/2020-gala-sponsorship-form/

Less than 2 weeks to nominate your favourite businesses around BWG! Take this time to support those who have supported you. Nominate here, as many businesses as you like: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

How did you change your business? Canada Post is putting the spotlight on small businesses. Share your stories for a chance to win up to $15,000 in services, plus Canada-wide exposure. Deadline to apply is August 31. More info: www.canadapost.ca/talesoftriumph #ThinkSmall

The People's Choice Awards are now OPEN FOR VOTING! Vote for your favourite business or businesses, as often as you like! Closing Friday, October 9th at 5pm sharp. Vote Here: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com//2020-peoples-choice-awa/

What businesses have you interacted with recently? Consider encouraging them by nominating them for an award! Click here: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

Thank you everyone for your acceptances. The form is closed. Our People's Choice Award will launch tomorrow. Winners of all categories will be announced at our 2020 Virtual Business Excellence Awards Gala. Best of luck to all of our nominees!

Last call for Director Nominations! Closes at 5pm sharp: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com//2020-bbt-director-nomin/

The Bradford West Gwillimbury Community nominates businesses that they feel exceed their expectations. Businesses are given the opportunity to accept their nomination and explain why they deserve to be recognized. Our esteemed judging panel critique all of the nominees and final awards will be presented the evening of our Virtual Awards Gala October 30th, 2020. Click Here: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com//2020-virtual-business-e/

Nominations for Directors close tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5pm. If you know of a fellow member that you feel would be a compliment to our Board, please nominate them! Full details and form are in the link:

A message from the President of the Bradford Board of Trade: "The BBT Board of Directors is a group of volunteers from the BWG business community who spend hours and hours putting together events, initiatives, and efforts of advocacy. We want all local businesses, whether members of the Bradford Board of Trade or not, to thrive. As the President of the BBT, I am so proud of the work we have done to develop partnerships with the Town of BWG and other local organizations. Many ...of us also actively work on other committees and boards in BWG. It is important to us to contribute to the good of the community where we work and raise our families. At this time, during the COVID-19 pandemic, our advocacy efforts have been focused on moving, not only companies but the entire community, towards recovery. The Bradford Board of Trade strives to bring people together to support, encourage, celebrate, and collaborate. We are always open to positive, professional feedback and constructive ways to help our members and everyone in BWG. We do not, however, condone or entertain unprofessional and disparaging attacks that lack substance and actionable, positive steps towards assisting the community at large. We thank each and every business for their trust in us, the Town of BWG for their support, and of course, residents of this great community who are doing their best as well to nurture local businesses. This is the time for us to work together! Thank you." Tina Martins-Morrison On behalf of the Bradford Board of Trade Board of Directors

Consider the stores youve been in recently, the services youve used, the advice youve received, the food youve eaten or the fun youve had! If a local business was involved, please consider nominating them for an award. The BWG Business Community can use some encouragement: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

New Award: Employer Of The Year 2020 has been challenging for everyone. Many employers have gone above and beyond to support their staff. Lets recognize their dedication to their teams! Nominate an incredible employer today: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

BBT Member: Adrianas Hair Salon has a big announcement! We wish her the best in her new, in salon location.

A friendly reminder of the requirements of nominations for the Business Excellence Awards. Nominations made that do not adhere to the rules will not be counted: - Nominations may not be made by owners, employees or family of the business - All businesses nominated must be within the limits of Bradford West Gwillimbury (see map) or be a member in good standing with the Bradford Board of Trade. - Businesses may be nominated for and accept the nominations for multiple awards, ho...wever may only win one per award year - Nominations open on Monday, April 27th, 2020 - Nominations close Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at 12:00 noon sharp - Nomination descriptions of why they are being nominated, may be shared with businesses, judges and/or for promotional purposes. Nominator names will not be shared. - Winners from the previous year may not win in the same category the following year - Start Up Business Award may only be won once - All businesses must meet the award criteria, rules and regulations & are subject to review by the BBT. All decisions are final - Acceptances may be shared with our affiliates for ongoing, next level, regional awards - Businesses must accept their nominations within the prescribed timelines in order to compete or be considered for an award See more

Ask your clients to nominate you for an award! Take the image below, place your logo on it and post it to your social media channels along with the link to the nomination page: https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

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New Awards for 2020: Employer Of The Year, Woman Of Influence Take a moment to recognize local businesses by nominating them for an award! You may nominate as many businesses as you like. https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/

Announcement from Member Nottawasaga Futures "Nottawasaga Futures is proud to announce our partnership with the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, the Town of Innisfil, and the Town of New Tecumseth to support a pilot program, expanding mental health consultation services to our local business community. Nottawasaga Futures is a longstanding community economic development agency serving the South Simcoe area. Under the pilot program, the highly successful Nottawasaga Futures ...consulting program has been expanded to include confidential support sessions with a mental health professional, for up to five hours, free of charge. We are pleased to collaborate with our partners in South Simcoe on this sorely needed program said Martin Kuzma, CEO of Nottawasaga Futures. Accessible mental health supports are critical for business owners and entrepreneurs. Feedback received from this 12 month program will be used to identify the need for future programming. Entrepreneurs from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, the Town of Innisfil, and the Town of New Tecumseth are able to access the program free of charge. How to Get Support No matter the size of your business or what sector you operate in, you will be eligible to receive this complimentary service. If you would like to participate, follow these steps: 1. Contact Martin Kuzma at 705-435-1540 or [email protected]. You will be asked a series of questions, none of which will include any personal health information. 2. Once you are confirmed as an entrepreneur or business owner, you will be connected directly to a mental health professional. 3. Speak confidentially with a mental health professional either by phone or online. 4. Once the sessions are complete, you will be required to submit a brief feedback form. The program is not available to respond to crisis situations. If you or a family member is experiencing a crisis, please call 1-855-310-COPE (2673). Martin Kuzma CEO, Nottawasaga Futures Tel: (705) 435-1540 ext. 109 [email protected] www.nottawasaga.com See more

Please join us in welcoming our newest member, Cabneato Newmarket. "We are a full service, custom cabinetry, millwork & renovation company. Proudly serving York Region, New Tecumseth & Toronto. Our mission is to make your renovation experience as easy and stress-free as possible. We pride ourselves on using high-quality products and finishes. We combine our expertise with your vision and budget to create your dream space. We specialize in custom kitchens, built-in units, bathrooms, finished basements, and whole house renovations, from mid-range to high-end luxury."

The 2020 Open For Business Golf Tournament was supported by local BWG Businesses. Their support and encouragement will enable us to continue to work on behalf of the community that we love & serve. Please join us in thanking our sponsors that made it all possible. Ryans Landscaping, Douglas Law Firm, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, BMO - Bank of Montreal, BradfordToday.ca, Steve Burton Contracting, HomeswithTay, Crozier: Consulting Engineers

Welcome to our newest member: freshii Were so happy to have you with us!

New Award: Woman Of Influence - Must be involved in a business for a minimum of the last 3 years - Business must have been profitable in the last year - She must hold a senior executive role or be the chief decision maker - She must be the founder of the business, or have made a significant impact if the business was acquired... - She has brought positive change in the form of equality, inclusion and/or womens security through their business practices - Has taken on a role of mentor for other women in business through grassroots initiatives or via other organizations Nominate a local business woman today! https://bradfordboardoftrade.com/events/2020-bea-nomination/ See more

An exceptional year = exceptional business people rising to the challenge! The BBT is adding two new Business Excellence Awards. In addition to our regular categories, you can also nominate your favourite business for: Woman Of Influence - Must be involved in a business for a minimum of the last 3 years... - Business must have been profitable in the last year - She must hold a senior executive role or be the chief decision maker - She must be the founder of the business, or have made a significant impact if the business was acquired - She has brought positive change in the form of equality, inclusion and/or womens security through their business practices - Has taken on a role of mentor for other women in business through grassroots initiatives or via other organizations Employer Of The Year - A business with a minimum of 3 full time employees - Business must have been profitable in the last year - Must have a strong and sustainable structure for employee compensation, via benefits, wages and benefit practices - Demonstrates strategic employee recruitment and retention activities - Commitment to workforce development; employee training and education/professional development opportunities - Displays commitment to providing programs for a happy and healthy workplace as part of its company goals and overall strategy - A commitment to an inclusive workplace, with a strategy to recruit, hire and encourage a diverse workforce To show some love to your favourite business - click below to nominate before Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at 12:00 noon sharp.

BWG Businesses can really use your support! 2020 has been the most challenging ever. Let them know how much you appreciate their dedication and hard work. Nominate them for an award today! You may nominate as many different businesses as you like. Click the link below:

It was such an incredible day. Thank you to all who came out to enjoy our 2020 Open For Business Golf Tournament!

The 2020 Open For Business Golf Tournament was a resounding success! The BWG Business Community has been missing seeing each other. We couldnt be more proud of how everyone came together to support this event. Even the weather was perfect.