Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

POSTPONED: Daniel Lewis Speaks: A Multi-Chamber Event
2020-05-05 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Afternoon Presentation:

Title: The Disney World Effect! – How to master the customer service experience
(title subject to change if necessary)

Description: As an entrepreneur, Daniel is passionate about people and understands firsthand the impact that both great and poor customer service can have on any business, in any industry or within any community. Are you hoping to inspire your audiences’ perception on people? Are you looking for some non-traditional approaches to delivering excellent customer service? Do your need a refreshing take on the customer experience? This high energy presentation was developed to inspire excellence and appreciation for the customers and community we serve!

Key Takeaways: Mastering customer service, The Art Of Experience, People service, Positive impact, relationship building, Attractive salesmanship, building strong communication, The importance of customers Trust, The Disney World effect and many more…

Evening Presentation:

Title: Entrepreneurship Survival Kit – The Fundamental “Must-Have’s” To Be Successful In Business Today! (title subject to change if necessary)

Description: Daniel grew his company T By Daniel, from a grassroots startup, to an established local tea brand who has served some very notable guests! The journey has been both challenging and worthwhile and Daniel aims to present both aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners with the grit and tenacity it takes to start a business and the hope and inspiration needed to sustain it. Using real-life examples and experiences Daniel will leave you ready to tackle your business in a creative, realistic and impactful way.

Key Takeaways: The Art of storytelling, Developing a winning attitude and mindset, Respect, Star power (Infusing personality into your business) The hustle, Overcoming setbacks, resilience, creativity in business, staying competitive in your industry and more…

Postponed: Bill Culp Productions Presents… The Legends of Soul Tribute
2020-05-02 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets: $43
“Aretha Franklin & Sam Cooke: The Legends of Soul Tribute” celebrates the greatest hits from
the greatest artists in Soul Music history! This brand new, audience-interactive touring show
feature outstanding live musical performances of classic Soul songs from Aretha Franklin, Sam
Cooke, Ray Charles, James Brown, Otis Redding, Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett and more.
“Legends of Soul” features star performers from the “Motown Gold” show including the
incredible lead vocalists Shelley Hamilton and Justin Bacchus, alongside the fabulous Rudy and
the Angels band. Song highlights include “RESPECT”, “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay”, “Another
Saturday Night”, “I Feel Good”, “Hit the Road Jack”, “Midnight Hour”, “You Make Me Feel Like a
Natural Woman”, “You Send Me” amongst the many audience favourites. Get your tickets early
to ensure the best seats to this amazing evening of Soul!
Date:
May 2, 2020
Time:
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 8:00pm

Sultans of String
2020-05-02 19:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Sultans of String have been thrilling audiences with their genre-hopping music from Celtic reels to flamenco, to gypsy jazz and international rhythms. They bring fiery violin dances with rumba-flamenco guitar, while bass and percussion lay down unstoppable grooves. Maverick Magazine says they are a band with “talent to burn.”

Muskoka Lakes Chamber Annual Meeting - Online due to COVID-19
2020-04-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce – Bala, 3181 Muskoka Rad 169, Unit 5, Bala, Ontario, P0C !A0, Canada
Join us April 30 online via Zoom for the Annual Meeting of the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce. This is an important meeting as Members will be asked to vote in their new Board and learn about what your Chamber accomplished in 2019. All Chamber members are asked to please RSVP to norah@muskokalakeschamber.ca

MUSKOKA LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Annual Meeting Notice
Thursday, April 30, 5pm
Via Zoom. For security reasons, please RSVP to get the Zoom link and Password to enter this meeting.

Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Annual Meeting Agenda
April 30, 2020 5pm
Online Meeting
5:00 Welcome and Online Meeting Procedures
5:05 Message from our ChambersPlan sponsor: Susan Nicholson
5:10 Motion to Allow Annual Meeting via Electronic Means
Motion to confirm a change to the bylaws to allow Annual Meetings to be held by electronic means during special circumstances (e.g. a pandemic that prohibits physical gatherings).
Proposed Bylaw Wording:
14.4 Participation in Annual Meeting by Telephone or Other Communications Facilities
An Annual Meeting may be held by telephone, electronic or other communication facilities during special circumstances (e.g. a pandemic that prohibits physical gatherings) that permit all persons participating in the meeting to communicate adequately with each other, and a Member participating by such means is deemed to be present at that meeting.
Annual Meeting Call to Order
Motion to approve the agenda. Agenda April 30, 2020
5:20 Minutes of 2019 Annual Meeting – read by Norah Fountain.
To download 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes, please click on this Word document: 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes
Motion to accept the minutes of 2019
5.25 2019 Financial Report – Greg Murphy, Treasurer
To download 2019 Year End Financials, please click on this PDF: MLCC 2019 Year End Financials FINAL
Motion to accept the 2019 year-end financials
Motion to not to undertake either a review engagement or an audit for the coming year
5:30 President’s Message – Spencer Morland, President
5:35 Executive Director Report – Norah Fountain
5:50 Recognition of Retiring Board Members & Dissolution of 2019-2020 Board
Motion to dissolve 2019-2020 Board
6:00 Introduce Incoming Board Directors
Motion to approve slate of incoming Board directors for 2020-2021
6:10 Adjournment of Annual Meeting

Postponed: New Date TBA: Caribbean Dinner & Pan - Bala Legion
2020-04-25 19:00 | Bala Legion, 1011 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
Bala Taxi and Tours is hosting another Caribbean inspired evening in Bala. Tickets are now available for the Dinner & Pan event on Saturday April 25, 2020! Call us to get your tickets 705-205-0876

Postponed with New Dates TBA: WSIB Certified First Aid and CPR Training
2020-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey St, Port Carling

Virtual Trivia Wednesdays : Fun For All
2020-04-22 19:00 - 20:00
Join DJ Dave Peters Wednesday night at 7pm to 8pm from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.
Here’s how you join the fun:
Topic: Trivia Wednesday
Time: This is a recurring meeting Wednesdays at 7pm
Click on this URL and use the password
https://zoom.us/j/95383079017
Meeting ID: 953 8307 9017
Password: [REDACTED]

Postponed with New Dates TBA: WSIB Certified First Aid and CPR Training
2020-04-15 08:30 - 16:30 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada

Beyond The Likes: Advanced ONLINE Social Media Workshop
2020-04-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce – Bala, 3181 Muskoka Rad 169, Unit 5, Bala, Ontario, P0C !A0, Canada
Sign up today for Beyond The Likes – only 11 seats left for this session on how to effectively share each others’ social media posts with a goal of increasing awareness and building business.

When: April 7, 10am-1pm
Where: Chamber office in Bala
Cost: $10 + tax
Facilitated by Caitlin Cooke of Glass Cliff Divas
Reserve your seat via Eventbrite. Click here.

Brett Polegato accompanied by Robert Kortgaard
2020-04-05 14:30 | Trinity United Church, 290 Muskoka Rd N, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1T5, Canada
Brett Polegato is one of Canada’s best baritone singers. He is equally comfortable on the concert or the opera stage. His musical ability has earned him the highest praise from audiences and critics. The New York Times praised him for his “burnished, well-focused voice” which he uses with “considerable intelligence and nuance.” He is accompanied by Robert Kortgaard who is a favourite collaborator for many of Canada’s finest soloists and vocalists.

Postponed - new date TBA: HR Workshop: Building Better Business with Peninsula HR
2020-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
Learn about employment law changes through Bill 148, how to keep employees productive and happy and what to do when staff aren’t turning out to be as stellar as expected. It’s FREE to attend. Please Register on Eventbrite.
When it comes to running a business, there’s a lot employers have to consider. human resources, compliance with the law, workplace documentation, policies and health and safety are all important factors that can determine the success or failure of your business.

In this FREE workshop, you’ll learn about:
– Why contracts and flexible handbooks keep you in control
– Recent changes to the Employment Standards
– Latest policies for 2020, including cannabis in the workplace
– Master ways to win back your time, boost staff productivity and achieve business growth
Anyone running a business, managing employees or maintain health and safety legislation will benefit from attending.
This workshop is facilitated by Peninsula HR who provide award-winning HR and Health and Safety Support for Small Businesses.

COVID-19 Workplace Crisis Management Webinar
2020-03-31 13:00
Join Peninsula HR in a complimentary webinar on how to protect your business during the COVID-19 pandemic. These sessions are filling fast. Register Now.
Two sessions available (use Chamber code MLC001):
Thursday 26 March 2020 at 6PM EST
Tuesday 31 March 2020 at 1PM EST
You’ll learn:

The facts on COVID-19 and what to do now to protect your business
How to meet new employment laws and manage your workplace in a rapidly changing legal landscape
How to update your workplace policies on sick pay and remote work rules
How to support your employees during this challenging time

Plus, you’ll get the chance to submit your most pressing coronavirus questions to a team of HR experts.
To register, click here.
Use registration code MLC001

COVID-19 Workplace Crisis Management Webinar
2020-03-26 18:00
Join Peninsula HR in a complimentary webinar on how to protect your business during the COVID-19 pandemic. These sessions are filling fast. Register Now.
Two sessions available (use Chamber code MLC001):
Thursday 26 March 2020 at 6PM EST
Tuesday 31 March 2020 at 1PM EST
You’ll learn:

The facts on COVID-19 and what to do now to protect your business
How to meet new employment laws and manage your workplace in a rapidly changing legal landscape
How to update your workplace policies on sick pay and remote work rules
How to support your employees during this challenging time

Plus, you’ll get the chance to submit your most pressing coronavirus questions to a team of HR experts.
To register, click here
Use registration code MLC001

Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre Speaker Series
2020-03-15 14:00 | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada

Grand Opening and Networking After Hours at Port Carling Health Hub March 12
2020-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Port Carling Health Hub, 147 Medora Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B1J0, Canada
Come welcome Gordon Dalziel, Registered Psychotherapist, the only practicing psychotherapist in Muskoka Lakes, as together we celebrate the grand opening of his office at the Port Carling Health Hub.
Details:
When: Thursday, March 12
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm (note later than usual start)
Where: Port Carling Health Hub lower level (drive around to side facing river)
Host: Gordon Dalziel

March Business After Hours - Port Carling Health Hub
2020-03-12 17:30 - 19:30

Worldview 2020
2020-03-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-02-13 10:00 - 12:00

See Muskoka Lakes Chamber at South Muskoka Job Fair
2020-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge, Canada
See the Muskoka Lakes Chamber at the South Muskoka Job Fair on March 5, 2020. We are table #1 and want to share with you the many jobs available in Muskoka Lakes.

Coffee House with Sean Cotton
2020-02-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Muskoka Place Gallery, 1182 Foreman Road, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
February 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$10

Spring is just around the corner – boat show, car show, Daytona 500 race all happening…We’ve been trying to co-ordinate dates with Sean Cotton for quite a while & his visit to the coffee house is also happening this leap year! We’re looking forward to sharing songs & stories with this really great guy. Do come & joins us & bring your voices.
SEAN COTTON seats himself with his hands steering his guitar strings at 10 and 2, his gas foot thumping out the backbeat on his guitar-case-bass-drum, and his clutch foot tapping out the tambourine time. His songs are individual pieces that speak for themselves and follow the muse of the moment, taking you to different places & stories. He was commissioned to write original songs for a theatre piece titled WHEN WINNIE KNEW, a romantic tragedy about the lover and death of Tom Thomson. He is already known for his songs about life in Muskoka & his involvement in Huntsville theatre & music development. His visit to The Company of Good Cheer will give the audience the pleasure of getting into his lyrics & sharing choruses. http://seancotton.ca
Admission is $10 at the door & refreshments are by donation. More details coming soon!

Ron James – Full Throttle!
2020-02-27 19:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets: $62.50
Award-winning comedian RON JAMES has been selling out theatres for over 20 years with his
marathon, side-splitting, kinetically charged performances. Marshaling a comedian’s eye for
satire and a writer’s ear for language, Ron takes his audience on a breath-taking, non-stop roller
coaster ride, cutting a wide swath through contemporary culture with his razor-sharp ribald wit,
uncompromising standards and unique, poetically honed delivery. A stand-out amongst ‘stand-
ups’…
“Utterly Brilliant” – Ottawa Sun
“A man of a million words and a million laughs … genius.” – Globe & Mail
“A unique brand of funny all his own.” – Winnipeg Free Press
“Fits of helpless laughter.” – Halifax Chronicle Herald
“Hysterically funny … at the top of his game.” – Toronto Star
“Gut-bustingly, knee slappingly funny.” – Ottawa Citizen
“Funniest man in Canada.” – Victoria Times-Colonist
“A wheezing, snorting, chortling, gasping night of hilarity.” – Edmonton Sun
“Fast, funny and smart.” – Montreal Gazette
“Simply the best.” – Toronto Sun
“Thunderous standing ovation.” – Saskatoon Star Phoenix
With nine critically acclaimed one-hour comedy specials under his belt, plus five seasons
starring in his own series, “The Ron James Show”, Canada’s #1 road warrior is back doing what
he does best: delivering laughs face to face and coast to coast … a high octane Full Throttle
ride!
For more info, pics & comedy clips, visit www.shantero.com or www.ronjames.ca.
Date:
February 27, 2020
Time:
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm

Ron James – Full Throttle!
2020-02-26 19:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets: $62.50
Award-winning comedian RON JAMES has been selling out theatres for over 20 years with his
marathon, side-splitting, kinetically charged performances. Marshaling a comedian’s eye for
satire and a writer’s ear for language, Ron takes his audience on a breath-taking, non-stop roller
coaster ride, cutting a wide swath through contemporary culture with his razor-sharp ribald wit,
uncompromising standards and unique, poetically honed delivery. A stand-out amongst ‘stand-
ups’…
“Utterly Brilliant” – Ottawa Sun
“A man of a million words and a million laughs … genius.” – Globe & Mail
“A unique brand of funny all his own.” – Winnipeg Free Press
“Fits of helpless laughter.” – Halifax Chronicle Herald
“Hysterically funny … at the top of his game.” – Toronto Star
“Gut-bustingly, knee slappingly funny.” – Ottawa Citizen
“Funniest man in Canada.” – Victoria Times-Colonist
“A wheezing, snorting, chortling, gasping night of hilarity.” – Edmonton Sun
“Fast, funny and smart.” – Montreal Gazette
“Simply the best.” – Toronto Sun
“Thunderous standing ovation.” – Saskatoon Star Phoenix
With nine critically acclaimed one-hour comedy specials under his belt, plus five seasons
starring in his own series, “The Ron James Show”, Canada’s #1 road warrior is back doing what
he does best: delivering laughs face to face and coast to coast … a high octane Full Throttle
ride!
For more info, pics & comedy clips, visit www.shantero.com or www.ronjames.ca

Date:
February 26, 2020
Time:
Doors open at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm

Benkade by Ballet Creole
2020-02-20 19:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Tickets: $30 (Regular), $10 (Student)
Benkade is a special presentation for Black History Month that explores the vibrant cultural
heritage of Guinea’s Malinke people. This promises to be an incredible evening of music, dance
and celebration of cultures!
Ballet Creole’s dance presentations are guaranteed to engage and educate audiences
everywhere. Ballet Creole is committed to creating opportunities for African and Caribbean
traditions to interact with European dance traditions, whether it be in the Company repertoire,
Ballet Creole School’s Professional Training Program (PTP) or community classes.
Consistently, what emerges are unique and diverse dance interpretations.
For many of the dance works it is the strong presence of the drums that provides a rhythmic
structure within which dance socialization takes place. Dancers, musicians and listeners are
drawn together in the experience.
Date:
February 20, 2020
Time:
Doors open at 6:00pm
Show starts at 7:00pm

Muskoka Hullabaloo
2020-02-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Muskoka Brewery, 1964 Muskoka Beach Rd, Bracebridge, Ontario, P0B

Valentines Day at Sherwood Inn
2020-02-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Sherwood Inn, 1090 Sherwood Rd, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Treat your special someone to dinner at Sherwood Inn! Live entertainment from 8-11pm in the lounge by Tobin Spring.
To make reservations call 705-735-3131 ext. 407. or sherwoodinndining@clublink.ca
To view our menu: https://97e56e60-1dd8-44d8-b783-fc19c3ed9613.filesusr.com/ugd/692408_437202f8b51a40df9bdb3a9a98acdc07.pdf

Valentine's Dinner at Brooklands Farm
2020-02-14 19:00
♥ Calling all lovers! ♥
Enjoy a romantic three course dinner and wine in the historic log cabin at Brooklands Farm. Get toasty by the fire & settle into the coziest date spot in Muskoka.
Friday Feb 14th // 7PM
Menu:
Chestnut, beet and sprout salad with Back 40 Artisan Cheese’s Opmah
Maple-caramelized pork loin, whipped sweet potato, roasted endive with cider
Apple and Rhubarb Tarte Tatin with Muskoka Wild Flower Honey Cream
***vegetarian version with maitake mushrooms instead of pork
Beverage:
Night Moves Gamay from Rosewood Estate Winery (6oz)
or
Strawberry Kombucha (6oz)
***an extra glass of wine can be purchased for $8 cash during the meal

The Cottage Country Comedy Festival
2020-02-14 18:15

Portugal Chamber Trip in October
2020-02-14 08:00 - 2020-03-23 17:00 | Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce – Bala, 3181 Muskoka Rad 169, Unit 5, Bala, Ontario, P0C !A0, Canada
Join Chamber members from other Chamber on a specially priced trip to Portugal on October 28. Click here or on the image to learn more about this awesome Chamber travel opportunity. Watch for webinars about A Taste of Portugal. First one is February 25 at 5:30pm. Click here to register for that webinar.
Travel to Portugal with the Muskoka Lakes Chamber and members of the Gravenhurst and Bracebridge Chambers. Just $2199 for an exciting nine days.

February Business After Hours: Rosseau Retreat Bed & Breakfast
2020-02-11 17:00 - 19:00
RSVP to Katelyn@muskokalakeschamber.ca
