Our Chamber has many non-profits as Chamber Members who ensure our community flourishes, and they would truly appreciate any support you are able to give. There are so many ways to express generosity on Giving Tuesday and every day! Give time, make someone smile, help a neighbour, or make a donation. Everyone has something to [...]
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CANDIDATES HERE Why is the Chamber providing this info? Your Chamber does not endorse any candidate, but we want to help you be informed. Watch the Mayoral question panel here (starting 5:28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hoDCx9MSfA Opening Remarks by the Mayoral Candidates start at 5:28 on this video (the video opens with Welcome Remarks [...]
Heritage plaques for 19 historic buildings in Bala presented August 18, 2022 On behalf of the Muskoka Lakes Township, local Port Carling historian Susan Daglish with Courtney Provan of the Muskoka Lakes Museum recognized 19 buildings in Bala as being over 100 years in age last week. Chamber Executive Director Norah Fountain also lent a [...]
Did you know... the Right to Disconnect Law is now in force as of June 2? Do you have a policy in place yet to ensure you're in compliance with this new law? Download this free policy template in Word for you to adjust for your use: Right_to_Disconnect_Policy_As_per_February_Guidelines.. Right to Disconnect affects employers with over [...]
Win a professional video plus a $5000 prize to help grow your business! Parry Sound-Muskoka Community Network (PMCN), together with sponsorship from Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Georgian College, has launched a contest offered to businesses of Parry Sound, Muskoka and Almaguin areas who are interested in Perfecting their Pitch. “All it takes is [...]
Muskoka Lakes Chamber welcomes guest speaker Perrin Beatty to its Annual Meeting May 12, 2022 The 2022 Annual Meeting of the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be in person on May 12, 2022 and features a special guest speaker, the Honourable Perrin Beatth, PC, OC. Event Details: Date: Thursday, May 12, 2022, 5:30pm-8:15pm Place: [...]
Dear Chamber Members, We have a position available for a Chamber Member interested in serving on our Chamber Board of Directors, and we invite you to put your name forward by April 7th latest. To apply, please send an email to Hadley Priest at admin@muskokalakeschamber.ca. Include a brief description of why you would like to [...]
JW MARRIOTT MUSKOKA donates to Habitat for Humanity Donation will help fund build projects, including the Bala Build Nothing makes the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce happier than making connections between Chamber Members that benefit our community. Didier Dolivet, JW Marriott and Doug Cake, Bracebridge ReStore Manager In this case, it all started [...]
MARVELLOUS MUSKOKA: the story of Creative Muskoka Cards Frances Mae Balodis has been making cards and brightening Muskokans’ days since 1986. She came to Muskoka 72 years ago as a baby, and cottaged here her whole life. Her mother arrived in Muskoka in the 20s, her dad in the 30s. Since then, Frances has made [...]
Inspiration on the 45th Parallel: You’ll find it at Chancery Lane Co. Inside the cozy and welcoming interior of The Chancery Lane Co. in Bracebridge, is another wonderful space: Tea on the 45th. The way these businesses came together is a wonderful Muskoka story. Marc Baudendistel and Darrin Sutton are the creative minds behind the [...]
