There’s another way to “GO” to Toronto! The newly expanded GO bus/train service gives travellers and commuters an affordable option. Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament - registration open for Thursday, June 10, 2010 event. Classics on Kent is back! The 2010 event takes place on July 17 and 18 and will again feature the Rolling Thunder Classic Car Parade Evening of Excellence Award Winners are Announced Finalists Announced for Evening of Excellence Business & Community Awards Lindsay Chamber Hosts Annual General Meeting Evening of Excellence –New Awards Recognize Tourism and Retail The Evening of Excellence is a celebration of business and volunteer achievement hosted by the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce and will take place this year at the Victoria Park Armoury on Friday, March 26th beginning at 6:00 p.m. Lindsay Chamber Kicks Off 2010 With Annual Mayoral Luncheon The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce their first luncheon of the year! These popular and educational luncheons are planned with the intent of providing speakers to address educational, informative and timely topics that will affect a wide range of businesses in our local business community. Few Businesses Are Ready For Possible Pandemic – Be Prepared While a majority of businesses believe the threat of a pandemic is real, few are prepared with an emergency contingency plan. Small Business Week Breakfast features RBC Asst. Chief Economist As talk of economic recovery circulates, you won't want to miss Dawn Desjardin's economic outlook at this popular business event. The Olympic Torch Relay is Coming to Lindsay! Volunteer and be a part of the excitment Be a part of the 2009 Santa Claus Parade! This year's special theme, A Winter Olympic Christmas, in celebration of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics is once again presented by Giant Tiger. So get your float entries in, it's just around the corner. You can also join in the fun by volunteering or becoming a sponsor. Get the details! Driver’s and Vehicle Licensing Services as of November 30, 2010 For the next 15 months the Chamber of Commerce Licensing Office will continue to offer the excellent customer service it has always given for driver and vehicle licensing at 4 Victoria Avenue North in Lindsay. Last Call for Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament The Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce is once again preparing for their Annual Golf Tournament to be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the exclusive Black Diamond Golf Club in the Pontypool area. Tournament registration commences at 12 noon, with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Limited space is still available, so sign up with the Chamber at 324-2393. 1st Annual Lindsay Scottish Festival is Coming Saturday June 27, and Sunday June 28 will mark the first annual Lindsay Scottish Festival at the Lindsay Fairgrounds. With Kawartha Lakes so rich with Scottish heritage the Festival is a perfect fit for our community. Lindsay Chamber Member Directory Now Available (May 27, 2009) Join us at Spring Breakfast 2009 with guest speaker Rick Johnson, MPP Ontario Chamber of Commerce reacts to BILD report on harmonization Today’s release by BILD (Building Industry and Land Development Association), the Greater GTA affiliate of the Ontario Home Builders’Association, is not inconsistent with arguments made recently by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on the topic of sales tax harmonization. President's Report by Gerry McKeown Ontario Chamber lobbies for harmonized sales tax to help combat economic woes With the release of a detailed report regarding the impacts of harmonizing the provincial sales tax in Ontario with the Goods and Services Tax, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has combated its oft-cited drawbacks by showing that it will not only assist businesses but also consumers and governments. Charity Recipient Announced for the Chamber of Commerce Evening of Excellence The Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Five Counties Children’s Centre has been chosen to share the proceeds from the 2009 Evening of Excellence. Evening of Excellence – 2 New Awards Recognize Non Profits Tickets are now on sale for the most prestigious business event in our community. The Evening of Excellence is a celebration of business and volunteer achievement hosted by the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce and will take place this year at the Victoria Park Armoury on Friday, March 27th beginning at 6:00 p.m. Construction Industry Costs to Rise If you are an independent operator in the construction business, you may be impacted by new legislation introduced by the Provincial Government. Bill 119, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Amendment Act proposes to extend mandatory workers compensation coverage to independent operators, sole proprietors, partners in a partnership and executive officers of corporations in the construction industry. Santa Claus is coming to town! Get all the details here. Ontario Chamber Cranks Up Fight For Fairness - Provides Voters Direct Mail To Leaders Ontario voters no longer have to wait for voting day to send a clear message to federal party leaders about the lack of fairness in federal funding for the province. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce have just made it much more immediate and easier with the launch of a grassroots campaign called ActNowForOntario.com.   Small Business Week Breakfast 2008 Join us on Tues. October 21 at 7AM as Blair Brown, Program Coordinator-Cyber Crime, Fleming College, gives the keynote address "Computer Security In the Workplace Protect Your Business" at this popular annual business event. 2008 Member Survey Results What are local businesses concerned about? What do we need to focus on in the current economic and political environment? Find out in our annual Member Survey Results. Peterborough-Toronto Rail Link Closer to Reality Transportation has always been a recognized topic of interest for business people and residents in the City of Kawartha Lakes and with the announcement this past spring of the potential establishment of a commuter train between Toronto and Peterborough, running through Pontypool, the funding announcement made last week brought this closer to reality. Classics on Kent brings the magic of Classic cars to downtown Lindsay! Thousands of people and hundreds of classic cars are expected to converge on Lindsay, Ontario on Sunday, July 13th, 2008 for an experience that's all about Classic Cars and Hot Rods. Read more about the parade and the show. Helping Ontario Firms Expand Internationally - Ontario Chamber of Commerce June, 2008 - As Ontario adjusts to a new economic climate, influenced by a strong Canadian dollar, high oil and energy prices, a weakening US trading partner, and intensifying global competition, the importance of a strategy of diversification and export is becoming increasingly clear. Chamber Of Commerce Provides a second Opinion, Re: Ontario Health Care In a report released on May 7, 2008, Ontario’s business advocate calls for an honest, thoughtful public debate about innovative and sustainable reforms to a health care system that continues to dominate provincial program spending in Ontario, leaving a declining share of revenues for other critical public investments.  Spring Breakfast Welcomes All On Tuesday May 6th the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual spring breakfast for members and non-members. Evening of Excellence "Thank You" What makes an Evening of Excellence? It’s a combination of community passion, artistic talent, culinary excellence and supportive individuals. Winners Announced for Evening of Excellence Provincial Budget, 2008 Evening of Excellence Award Finalists Announced New President Announced Gerry McKeown is newly elected Chamber President. The Retail Issue – Top Reasons To Shop Locally By supporting businesses in Lindsay and the City of Kawartha Lakes, you keep our local economy growing, create employment, and fund important services such as education and health care. City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service Survey The Police Service is seeking the input of the community in a survey. Getaway Country Tourism Partnership presents a Beyond the City Lights Tourism Conference April 16th, 2008 This spring we will welcome delegates from across Ontario to this year’s Beyond the City Lights Rural Tourism Conference in Bobcaygeon on April 16th, 2008. The Lakeview Arts Barn sets the stage for a day full of exceptional speakers, great food and wonderful networking opportunities. Lindsay Chamber Airport Survey Results Recently the Lindsay & District Chamber of Commerce conducted a survey where it explored its membership’s views regarding the Lindsay Airport. A media announcement was made inviting the public to attend an information session on January 14, 2008 at City Hall where input on the future operations of the Lindsay Municipal Airport was heard from the Airport Task Force. (January 18, 2008) Small Business Week Breakfast Goes Green Don't miss the event that sells out every year! This year's breakfast will be held on Tuesday, October 16 at the Fleming College Auk’s Lodge and focusses on the hot topic of the day: applying green initiatives to your business. Chamber Hosts Small Business Week Breakfast The Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce will once again host the Small Business Week Breakfast. The breakfast will be held on Tuesday, October 16 at the Fleming College Auk’s Lodge. Registration and networking begins at 7:00 a.m. with breakfast being served at 7:30 followed by guest presentations. Classics is Back Several of the most popular events of Classics on Kent will return in the 2007 line up of events. Saturday, July 14th classic cars and hotrods will parade down Kent Street while heading to a giant car cruise at A &W. VoteSmart Receives Provincial Award VoteSmart, the municipal election awareness program initiated by the three Chambers of Commerce in the City of Kawartha Lakes last fall, has garnered provincial recognition.