“The Chamber is delighted to learn of a deal in principle for a renewed NAFTA. This step forward comes as a relief for our members who have been searching for much-needed clarity and predictability in the relationship with our NAFTA partners. As with any trade agreement of this breadth and scope, the Chamber will want… Read more »

Following the Orangeville Election Forum hosted by the Dufferin Board of Trade on September 18, 2018, it was brought to the attention of the organization that there were apparent issues with the time-keeping during both the Council candidate introductions and the Mayor and Deputy Mayor Q & A session. After reviewing the footage from the… Read more »

For Immediate Release | August 30, 2018 Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is calling on the Government of Ontario to immediately repeal the drastic labour reforms introduced by Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act, 2017. Recent testimonials from the Ontario business community showcase a common theme – the labour reforms established… Read more »

For Immediate Release | August 15, 2018 Dufferin County, ON: The Dufferin Board of Trade is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2018 Business Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding businesses, individuals, and organizations in Dufferin County. “I extend my sincere congratulations to all the amazing businesses that were nominated for our awards this year. Says Pete… Read more »

For Immediate Release | August 16, 2018 Dufferin County, ON: The Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) Golf Committee is proud to announce that Bethell Hospice has been selected as the beneficiary of this year’s Play Local Golf Tournament silent auction on August 23rd. The Tournament is entering its 28th year and brings together the business… Read more »

For Immediate Release | June 15, 2018 As per the policies and procedures of the Dufferin Board of Trade, Joe Andrews, Past Chair and Keith Lowry, Director-at-Large, have declared a temporary leave of absence from the Dufferin Board of Trade Board of Directors to seek election to municipal council in the Fall municipal elections. We… Read more »

For Immediate Release |, May 31, 2018 Dufferin County ON:—Canada’s regulatory system is smothering business in Canada, thanks to a growing mix of complex, costly and overlapping rules from all levels of government. A new report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and supported by the Dufferin Board of Trade, Death by 130,000 Cuts: Improving… Read more »

For Immediate Release | May 11, 2018 As voters prepare to head to the polls this June, the Dufferin Board of Trade has reached out to the provincial candidates running for election in Dufferin-Caledon to gather responses to key business issues. Candidates were asked to respond to a set of ten questions pertaining to the… Read more »

Shelburne Home Hardware Building Centre received the Home Hardware Proud of My Home Award in the category of Best Home Hardware Building Centre Store Under 15,000 Sq. Ft. The awards ceremony was held at Home Hardware’s annual Spring Market on April 14, 2018 in St. Jacobs, Ontario. Dealer-Owners, Bill and Carole Gillam are honoured to… Read more »