Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
12 Queen St. K0L 2H0 Lakefield, ON, Canada

UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS - CHOOSE LOCAL! This Holiday Season it's important to keep the cheer here and #ChooseLocal We have compiled a list of 14 Unique Gift ideas that will make your loved ones smile and support your local businesses. There is something for everyone so visit https://kawarthachamber.ca/14-unique-gift-ideas/ to check it out! #KawarthaChamber #ChooseLocal #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #holidays #gifts

Kawartha Chamber calls for improved guidelines for #smallbiz during #COVID19. Small businesses need clear communication when changes to public health guidelines occur, and sufficient time to make them happen. www.kawarthachamber.ca#TooBig2Ignore #ONChamberNetwork #shoplocal #Smallbiz #COVID19 #KawarthaChamber #ChooseLocal #WealthofChoice

SANTA'S COMING! Saturday November 28, Santa will be in Apsley to say hi to the kids! COVID compliant and fun for the whole family! See event details! #KawarthaChamber #ChooseLocal #KeepingYouUpdated #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #apsley #northkawartha #christmas North Kawartha

This holiday season (and beyond) the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce wants you to Choose Local! #KawarthaChamber #AwealthOfChoice #ChooseLocal! #SupportLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #Selwyn #NorthKawartha #douroDummer #CurveLake #TrentLakes

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION GRANT There are only 5 days left until the Digital Transformation $2500 Grant application closes! Is your business eligible? The Digital Transformation Grant is open to participants who meet the following requirements: Must be a main street business that: ... Is located in, or close to, a downtown main street, a Business Improvement Area or has zoning consistent with a municipality’s Operating Plan defining a central business district (C1, C2 or equivalent) Is employing 1-10 employees (or fewer than 25 employees if they are a café, restaurant, or bar) Is paying commercial property tax (commercially assessed), either directly or through commercial rent Is a registered business in Ontario and/or is incorporated Is open for business/operating at the time of application (not a start up) Is NOT a business supplying digital services to other businesses (e.g. website design/development, SEO, programming) Is NOT a franchise, including those individually owned and operated Is NOT a not-for-profit/ charitable organization Is NOT renting office space on a temporary basis (month-to-month) Is NOT in a shared workspace such as a hot desk or dedicated desk o Is NOT a purely online business Owned By: An Ontario resident operating a business in Ontario An individual of 18 years of age or older at the time of application A Canadian citizen or permanent resident Have questions or need help with your application? Connect with Aldana and Alyssa your Digital Service Squad Members at info.acorn30.com/digitalservicesquad Ready to apply? https://digitalmainstreet.ca/marketing-new-economy/ #KawarthaChamber #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #grant

There are just 12 days left to apply to Digital Main Street’s Digital Transformation Grant. The Digital Transformation Grant program will provide funding for training, advisory support, and contributions to main street small businesses looking to increase their capacity through digital transformation. Want to learn more? Connect with your Digital Service Squad Members, Aldana and Alyssa to help you through the application process: http://info.acorn30.com/digitalservicesquad A...pply now: https://digitalmainstreet.ca/marketing-new-economy/ #kawarthaChamber #acorn30 #digitalmainstreet #digitalservicesquad #smallbusiness #ChooseLocal! #Supportlocal

Day 9- Today we give kudos to our home and cottage retailers! Those who help make our spaces functional and beautiful! Join the Kawartha Chamber in recognizing the perseverance and triumphs of our local businesses this year. Add your note, photo or video of thanks in the comments. Let them know you are thinking of them and appreciate what they have done, and will do, for our communities. #KudosKawarthaBiz The Cozy Home Craftworks at the Barn Peterborough Gallery on the... Lake Garden Style Lockside Trading Company Peterborough Appliances Rotospa Hot Tubs Shoreline Furniture Co. Stony Lake Furniture Co. Style Your Nest The Brick #KawarthaChamber #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #supportlocal #home #cottage #retail #shopping #furnishing #Selwyn #NorthKawartha #TrentLakes #DouroDummer #CurveLake #PtboCounty

ICYMI Changes to Face Covering and Screening requirements; read article for more information. #KawarthaChamber #KeepingYouUpdated #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #update #PeterboroughPublicHealth https://kawarthanow.com//stricter-ontario-requirements-me/

Check out this informative post from StoneHouse Holistics! Sounds like a nice cuppa on a rainy day like today! #KawarthaChamber #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #supportlocal #holistics

TREAT YO’ SELF Day 8- Today we applaud those who help us look and feel good, and those who offer specialty retail! Looking to ‘treat yo’ self’ or someone you know? These businesses offer great ways to do that! Like, comment and share the #KudosKawarthaBiz posts to show our local businesses how much you appreciate them! We will be posting throughout October Small Business Month! ... Adventure Outfitters Apsley Guardian Pharmacy Cottage Toys - Serious About Fun Happenstance Books & Yarns Lakefield Flowers and Gifts Leguano Barefoot Shoes Little Treasures Salon Sorella and Day Spa StoneHouse Holistics Style boutique Sunblockers, your Swimwear Specialists. Lakefield Village Sunshrine Day Spa & Salon Tribal Trade #KawarthaChamber #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #supportlocal #beauty #retail #salon #pharmacy #shopping #Selwyn #NorthKawartha #TrentLakes #DouroDummer #CurveLake #PtboCounty

Day 7- This Wednesday we are celebrating those who give us guidance with finances, insurance, and all the services in between! They help business run smoothly! Show your support! Add your note, photo or video of thanks in the comments. Let them know you are thinking of them and appreciate what they have done, and will do, for our communities. #KudosKawarthaBiz Accurate Accounting & Tax Services @AscendPeterborough Assante Financial Management Ltd. Community Futures Peterbo...rough Herod Financial Services - Manulife Securities Incorporated RBC April & June - Mortgage Agents TD Darling Insurance ISL Insurance The Life Insurance Guy R.J. Brown Insurance Brokers (Lakefield) #KawarthaChamber #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #supportlocal #finance #insurance #mortgage #banking #accounting #Selwyn #NorthKawartha #TrentLakes #DouroDummer #CurveLake #PtboCounty

SHOW YOUR THANKS! Thanksgiving may be done but it doesn’t mean you have to stop being thankful! Give thanks to our local organizations and businesses and show them you are thinking of them too! Comment, like and share to show your appreciation! #KudosKawarthaBiz Day 6- Today we recognize those who work to better our communities! Our service clubs, not for profits, and community organizations exemplify the best parts of our area! Cheers to them! ... Abbeyfield House Society of Lakefield Buckhorn District Tourist Association Cuddles for Cancer Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region Lakefield & District Lions Club Lakefield Village Lions Club Lakefield Youth Unlimited Literacy Ontario Central South (LOCS) Lovesick Lake Native Women's Association Otonabee Conservation Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Peterborough & The Kawarthas Home Builders Association Peterborough Humane Society PRHC Foundation Rotary Club of Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield Workforce Development Board #KawarthaChamber #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #supportlocal #serviceclubs #notforprofit #communityorganizations #clubs #charity #Selwyn #NorthKawartha #TrentLakes #DouroDummer #CurveLake #PtboCounty

The Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism and Lakefield ServiceOntario Staff would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you to the amazing community that we are in. #kudoskawarthabiz #KawarthaChamber #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas #supportlocal #Selwyn #NorthKawartha #TrentLakes #DouroDummer #CurveLake #PtboCounty... Tracy Beverley Kassie Graham Deb Lowcock

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Reminder- Our Kawartha Chamber & Lakefield ServiceOntario offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 for the Thanksgiving long weekend! We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! #KeepingYouUpdated #KawarthaChamber #WealthofChoice #thekawarthas