August 28, 2019
For Immediate Release | August 28, 2019 Dufferin County, ON: The Dufferin Board of Trade is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2019 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… Read more »
June 4, 2019
For Immediate Release | June 3, 2019 Dufferin County ON: The Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) has launched a new members’ portal giving its members the ability to promote their business to the tens of thousands of annual visitors to www.dufferinbot.ca and through the organization’s social media. This portal will allow members the ability… Read more »
May 16, 2019
For Immediate Release | May 16, 2019 Dufferin County, ON: On May 15, 2019 members of the Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) and business and community leaders from across the County gathered for the Think Local Food Showcase & Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Adamo Estate Winery. Local food had the spotlight… Read more »
February 28, 2019
2019 Ontario Economic Report outlines vulnerabilities and opportunities within the Ontario economy
November 23, 2018
On November 21, the Government of Canada released its 2018 Fall Economic Statement entitled “Investing in Middle Class Jobs”, which provides an update on the government’s finances and announces commitments to improve Canada’s competitiveness. The government is projecting steady, moderate growth in Canada’s economy, with real GDP forecasted to rise by 2 percent in 2018…. Read more »
November 22, 2018
Dufferin County, ON, November 22, 2018: Yesterday, The Dufferin Women in Business, a committee of the Dufferin Board of Trade, gathered to celebrate the winners of the 2018 Sparkle Awards at the Monora Park Pavilion in Mono. A total of four awards were presented to the deserving recipients. The Dufferin Women in Business are pleased… Read more »
November 8, 2018
In this edition from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber examines how in order to remain competitive, businesses need to focus inwards and begin investing in and improving how they navigate mental health in their workplace in order to remain competitive. Read 5 Minutes for Business
October 29, 2018
On October 23, the Government of Ontario announced Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018 which includes a near-full repeal of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, and improvements to Ontario’s apprenticeship system. Bill 47, Making Ontario Open for Business Act, 2018. received royal assent on November 21, 2018. Modernizing Ontario’s apprenticeship system… Read more »
October 26, 2018
For Immediate Release | October 26, 2018 Dufferin County, ON: Today, the Dufferin Board of Trade and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement in response to the Government of Ontario’s announcement regarding the Making Ontario Open for Business Act. The announcement included a near full repeal of Bill 148, dissolution of… Read more »
October 26, 2018
Dufferin County, ON: On October 11th, the Dufferin Board of Trade (DBOT) Golf Committee presented a cheque for $3854.00 to the Bethell Hospice Foundation. The funds were raised at the 2018 Play Local Golf Tournament silent auction on August 23, 2018, and presented at Bethell Hospice Residence. The Play Local Golf Tournament is one of… Read more »
