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SUMMARY:Smarter Hiring. Stronger Teams. Better Retention.
DESCRIPTION:Practical webinar for tourism operators on smarter hiring\, onboarding\, and retention to build stronger teams and reduce turnover. \n\n\n\n\nBuilding Strong Tourism Teams: Practical Strategies for Hiring\, Onboarding\, and Retention \nFinding and keeping great staff remains one of the most significant challenges facing tourism and hospitality operators today. Whether hiring for seasonal peaks or year-round roles\, the ability to build a strong\, respectful workplace culture is essential to delivering exceptional visitor experiences and sustaining business success. \nThis practical webinar will provide tourism operators with clear\, actionable strategies to strengthen their workforce\, from smarter hiring practices and structured onboarding to workplace policies\, retention tools\, and leadership approaches that foster positive workplace culture. \nParticipants will learn how to reduce turnover\, set employees up for success from day one\, and create environments where people feel valued\, supported\, and motivated to stay. \nTopics will include: \n\nSmarter hiring practices that prioritize values\, fit\, and long-term success\nPractical onboarding approaches that build clarity\, confidence\, and engagement\nEssential workplace policies and legal foundations every operator should have in place\nProven retention strategies that reflect today’s workforce expectations\nLeadership practices that shape respectful\, healthy workplace cultures\nLive Q&A with opportunity to address operator questions\n\nThis session is designed specifically for tourism and hospitality employers across Muskoka\, Parry Sound\, Algonquin Park\, and the Almaguin Highlands who are looking to strengthen their teams and build more resilient\, sustainable businesses. \n\nThursday March 12\, 2026\n11.00am – 12.00pm\nZoom – Online\nReserve Your Spot 
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/smarter-hiring-stronger-teams-better-retention/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Online,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Session 2 of the Evalu8 + Grow with AI 8-Part Lunch & Learn Series
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for Session 2 of the Evalu8 + Grow with AI 8-Part Lunch & Learn Series.\n\nRevenue Potential – Maximize profit with smarter decisions\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026\n12:00–12:45 PM ET\nLive + Interactive\nFree to attend\n\nIf revenue looks steady but profit feels thin\, this session will help you understand why. Many businesses don’t have a sales problem … they have pricing\, margin\, or delivery-time inefficiencies that quietly erode profit.\n\nIn this session\, you’ll map your revenue streams\, uncover hidden profit leaks\, and explore how AI can help you pressure-test pricing and offer changes before implementing them.\n\nRegister here:\nhttps://revenue-potential.eventbrite.ca\n\nTo view the full 8-part series schedule:\nhttps://iion.ca/events
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/session-2-of-the-evalu8-grow-with-ai-8-part-lunch-learn-series/
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250414T123000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunch and Learn with HR Covered
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Members! \nJoin us for a virtual lunch and learn with host Dave Kitchen as he shares the details and benefits of HR Covered. \nTop three reasons to participate \n1) You’re busy!  Come learn how HR Covered can take HR off your plate!\n2) You need expertise!  When you make critical decisions\, have a partner to turn to\, not google or AI!\n3) Costs during a crisis!  Chamber members have free access and our paid services are also affordable!\nHR Covered Inc. is a team of passionate HR Experts from Canada who make HR simple and cover all avenues at a fraction of the cost. Backed by the extensive experience of certified and qualified HR leaders\, HR Covered is the most-sought after HR Solution in the country. \nWhen: April 14th. Noon 30-45min\nWhere: Virtual\nSign up here
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/virtual-lunch-and-learn-with-hr-covered/
LOCATION:Virtual Programs
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Educational,Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T150000
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SUMMARY:How to Hire Seasonal Workers ~ Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:This webinar provides valuable insights for employers managing seasonal workers.  \nKey topics covered include:\n✅ Recruitment Best Practices: Strategies for attracting and hiring reliable seasonal staff. \n✅ Employment Standards Compliance: Key legal requirements\, including contracts\, wages\, and working hours. \n✅ Health and Safety: Tips for ensuring seasonal workers understand and follow safety protocols. \n✅ Training and Onboarding: Effective ways to get seasonal staff up to speed quickly. \n✅ Termination and Layoffs: Guidelines for managing end-of-season departures while staying compliant with employment laws. \nThe session concludes with a Q&A to address specific challenges employers face when working with seasonal employees. \nThis webinar is essential for businesses navigating the complexities of seasonal employment while ensuring compliance and fostering a productive and engaged workforce. \nBrought to you by HRCovered\nThursday March 20 @2pm \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/how-to-hire-seasonal-workers-virtual-event/
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Community,Educational,Home Page,Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240822T170000
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SUMMARY:The 13th Annual Silent Auction - Friends of the Library
DESCRIPTION:Today is the final day of the 13th Annual Silent Auction. Place your final bids on the many exclusive items and services\, donated by our local businesses\, talented artists and generous community.\nhttps://www.muskokalakes.ca/en/recreation/summer-programs-2024.aspx#Online-Auction-Website
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/the-13th-annual-silent-auction-friends-of-the-library/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraisers,Home Page,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240806T080000
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SUMMARY:Cookout with Cuddy Auction
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on the opportunity to secure some fantastic items and support a great cause! CNIB’s Cookout with Cuddy auction ends on August 17\, 2024\, at 8:30 p.m. Make sure to check back frequently as they continue to add new and exciting items to their collection! All proceeds will help ensure that kids of all ages experiencing vision loss can enjoy an unforgettable summer at CNIB Lake Joe. \nTo check out their auction list and bid\, click here.
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/cookout-with-cuddy-auction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Fundraisers,Kids,Music,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T135427
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SUMMARY:The 13th Annual Silent Auction - Friends of the Library
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to place your bid on the many exclusive items and services\, donated by our local businesses\, talented artists and generous community. The 13th Annual Silent Auction will go live on Thursday July 11th.\nPresented by the Friends of the Library\nhttps://www.muskokalakes.ca/en/recreation/summer-programs-2024.aspx#Online-Auction-Website
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/13th-annual-silent-auction-friends-of-the-library/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraisers,Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240619T153000
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SUMMARY:Muskoka Small Business Centre Presents How to Start a Business - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Muskoka Small Business Centre in learning all the basics to set up and run your own business. This webinar will discuss: \n\nBusiness Structure (Sole Proprietorship vs Corporation)\nBusiness Registration\nHST\nWSIB\nResources for Small Businesses\n\nand more….. \nThis webinar is provided by the MSBC’s Managing Consultant\, Elizabeth Cornish. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/muskoka-small-business-centre-presents-how-to-start-a-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Home Page,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240613T130000
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SUMMARY:Land Acknowledgements: More Than Just Ticking a Box - Online
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on June 13th in the virtual webinar Land Acknowledgements: More Than Just Ticking a Box. Lead by Karen Bird\, an Ojibwe woman from Batchewana First Nation Ontario and the Past President of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce\, this webinar will detail how to create and deliver Land Acknowledgements in a meaningful and impactful way. \nThis is a Chamber Members event only. For more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/land-acknowledgements-more-than-just-ticking-a-box-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Chamber,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T143000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Mastering Lead Retention with Automated SMS
DESCRIPTION:Come out June 12th for a free webinar on Mastering Lead Retention with Automated SMS hosted by MSBC and provided by Saleh Albaity. Learn more about lead retention tactics\, follow-up communication\, and optimizing superior sales results. \nTo sign up\, click here. \nQuestions? Contact the MSBC at 705-646-9021 or admin@muskokasmallbusiness.ca
URL:https://www.muskokalakeschamber.ca/event/webinar-mastering-lead-retention-with-automated-sms/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Online
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