Muskoka can reopen in Stage 2 of the provincial guidelines on Friday, June 12. Here's what can open then and what is not permitted: Places that can open in Stage 2 Personal Care Services Establishments providing personal care services can open with the proper health and safety protocols in place. Examples include: Hair services (including [...]
To all Chamber Members, The Chamber said it wanted to hear from Members, and so here are my thoughts. My business is shut down. I am totally in favour of the shut-downs and we are doing our bit to flatten the curve. This is a time to put aside all of our individual interests and [...]
NOTE: To view COVID-19 Resources on our website, please click here > To the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce: On March 23, the Ontario government released a list of services that are deemed essential and will not be forced to shut down. We at Vision Contracting Ltd were surprised and somewhat dismayed to see so [...]
Discover the Benefits of Living and Working in Muskoka The summer season always draws people to Muskoka, with its pristine lakes and rolling landscapes, it’s made for summer fun. However, just because the weather starts to cool off, doesn’t mean that the fun ends, too! There is a misconception that work and play can only [...]
Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s and Muskoka Lakes Chamber’s fourth annual Ontario Economic Report Introduces New Small Business Friendliness Indicator February 26 – Muskoka Lakes – Released today, the Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) fourth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER) reveals opportunities where both business and government can focus to [...]
All about working in Muskoka Lakes: interviews with 5 Employers Not many people outside Muskoka know what it is like to live and work in Muskoka. We asked 5 employers in different business niches what they love most about Muskoka Lakes and what challenges they experience.. We also found out which jobs are usually available [...]
Hello 2020! We’ve got lots in store for Chamber members to kick off a new decade, but the purpose of this post is to look at what Chamber accomplished in 2019 to bring business into our region, provide direct support to Chamber members, and to help the community at large. Scroll down to read what [...]
Our Chamber members have been cleaning up with Canada, Ontario and Muskoka-wide awards. Let’s celebrate their success together. Email them a congratulatory note -- our community cheers each other on! RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award Winner Jayne McCaw of Jayne’s Cottages was one of three Start Up Award finalists at the RBC Women Entrepreneur Awards [...]
The Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery, which has won many honours in the past for the way they've grown their business, has done it again. The Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery won an Ontario Business Achievement Award at the Ontario Economic Summit on November 14 in Toronto. Jean-Ann Baranik, the farm’s Retail and Customer Experience [...]
Saturday, August 17, 2019 was a great day to enjoy all that Port Carling has to offer during the second village-wide Port Carling Midday Madness sales event. People listening to Emma Clendenan play across from the Port Carling Visitor Information Centre on Lock Street The streets of Port Carling were bustling with visitors [...]