There’s something very interesting about people who choose to build businesses in Muskoka, according to longtime Muskoka Realtor Catharine Inniss. Most could have gone elsewhere. But they chose this place instead. That says something important about them. “Business here is personal,” she says. The businesses that stand out here are rarely the flashiest ones. They [...]
35 Years. 80 Builds. One Muskoka Family. Clarke Muskoka Construction Celebrates Three and a Half Decades of Crafting Dreams on the Big Three Lakes There is a road on the Joe River, winding through the pines along Carlingford Road, where a story began. Bob and Marnie Clarke first discovered the vacant Lake Joseph property in [...]
Shaping the Future Together Contact North | Contact Nord is proud to promote SkillPlan to provide students with access to FREE online tools and resources that support apprenticeship and careers in the skill trades. Through this collaboration, students can strengthen their skills and enhance career readiness in the construction and industrial trades. Students will also [...]
Support Local 2026 Love Local Supports Local helps to raise funds the Chamber needs to promote local buying in Muskoka. And hey, it's fun! The funds from successful bids go right back to support our local business community, including Chamber Support marketing programs that showcase businesses and non-profit organizations. [...]
When a request to explore options for municipal contractor licensing was raised at Township Council, the business community spoke up. The Muskoka Lakes Chamber, Muskoka Builders’ Association and Our Muskoka Stakeholders Association came together to share concerns about added red tape, higher potential costs for homeowners, and duplication of rules for contractors, trades [...]
Note from Chamber Executive Director Norah Fountain, As we wrap January, you may have noticed fewer Business After Hours than we usually hold in the winter months. That’s intentional. Never fear: still lots to take part in ahead (29 events confirmed). The first quarter is a foundational one for the Chamber. That means we’re taking [...]