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Upcoming Events
The St. Catharines - Thorold Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of informative and entertaining events, including business networking and social opportunities, special events, and information learning sessions. Click on the event to find more information – you may register for any of our upcoming events by clicking on the link in the event description and filling out the registration form.
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February 2012
Icon Business After 5
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February 07, 2012 - 5:00 PM
The 2012 BA5 Series is presented by FirstOntario Credit Union
Where: Business After 5 at Cache Bistro and Louge, 44 James St, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • Meet & Mingle with Chamber members and their guests!
  • Find out more about our host location!
  • Bring LOTS of Business Cards and wear a name tag!
  • A great place to relax and do business!
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spacer Toque Tuesday!
February 07, 2012 - 7:00 AM
Wear a 2012 Raising the Roof toque and ride St. Catharines Transit FREE for the entire day!
Where: 12 Annual Mayor's Pancake Breakfast & Toque Tuesday, Market Square, King Street, Downtown St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • On Tuesday, February 7, from 7-9:30 am, warm your head, warm your heart... and help put a "cap" on homelessness.
  • Please join the Housing Help Centre at Market Square, King St, Downtown St. Catharines for the 12th Annual Toque Tuesday in support of homelessness outreach programs in Niagara.
  • $10 includes a "Raising the Roof" toque, pancakes, sausage and fresh Starbucks® coffee or tea!
  • Wear a 2012 Raising the Roof toque and ride St. Catharines Transit FREE for the entire day!
  • Funds raised in our community stay in our community: 80% of the net proceeds raised through toque sales will directly support Community Care/Housing Help and the programs that best serve the homeless population in St. Catharines & Thorold.
  • The remaining 20% will fund national Raising the Roof initiatives contributing to long-term solutions to homelessness.
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February 08, 2012 - 7:30 AM
Hosted by Extreme Technology and The BDC
Where: Social Sunrise, Best WEstern Beacon Harbourside Inn, 2793 Beacon Blvd, Jordan ON
Additional Information:
  • The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce presents the Social Sunrise breakfast with your hosts Extreme Technology and The BDC.
  • Learn about Social Media and how you can use it to grow your business. We'll also teach you about funding programs available for social marketing.
  • $10 Admission - first 50 registrants get in FREE!
  • Please RSVP by February 2nd to lincolnchamber.ca/social or call Casey at 905-563-1720 x 217.
  • See information flyer for more details.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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Icon Lunch Links
spacer How To Make Tradeshows Work For You!
February 14, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Presented by: St. Catharines Enterprise Centre
Where: Lunch Links - How To Make Tradeshows Work For You!, St. Catharines Golf & Country Club, 70 Westchester Cres, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • How To Make Tradeshows Work For You!
  • Bring lots of brochures, flyers, & business cards.
  • SBCN, GNCC & St. Catharines - Thorold Members: $25+tax, Non-Members: $35+tax.
  • Please RSVP by February 10, 2012 to: 905-684-2361 or by email.
  • Link with other Small Businesses, make great contacts, and enjoy a fabulous buffet.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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Icon Business Breakfast Before Nine
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February 15, 2012 - 7:30 AM
Small Business Niagara brings you The Breakfast Where the Speaker is YOU!
Where: Business Breakfast Before 9, The Bleu Turtle, 215 St. Paul St W, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • A Business Breakfast where the speaker is YOU!
  • Take two minutes to talk about your business to a audience of other Chamber members.
  • Enjoy coffee and breakfast while networking!
  • All attendees receive a networking list of those attending.
  • Please complete and fax or email the registration form (attached). Sorry - open to Chamber members ONLY.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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Icon Small Business Niagara Trade Show
spacer The BIG event for small business.
February 16, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Displaying is available to members of the GNCC only.
Where: Small Business Niagara Trade Show, Four Points by Sheraton - St. Catharines, 3530 Schmon Parkway, Thorold
Additional Information:
  • DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT DESIGNED FOR BUSINESS?
  • DO YOU OFFER A SERVICE FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY?
  • ARE YOU LOOKING TO INCREASE YOUR SALES?
  • Be a part of the Small Business Niagara Trade Show on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 12-7pm!
  • Exhibit space available on a first come, first served basis.
  • OPEN TO PUBLIC
  • Exhibit space available as follows: Brock Room $150, Atrium/Hallway $100, all other rooms $50. All prices are subject to HST.
  • Application form and floor plan attached below.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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Icon Brock Faculty of Business - MDC Program
spacer Building Successful Mentoring Relationships
February 16, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Presented by: Rhonda Chopin
Where: Brock MDC - Building Successful Mentoring Relationships, Chamber Education Centre, One St. Paul St Unit 14, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • This seminar explains what mentoring is, how it works, and what the role as mentor entails.
  • Instructor Rhonda Chopin draws from her experiences with functioning corporate mentorship programs to show how good mentoring programs work, how to develop mutually beneficial expectations and relationships and how to structure critical mentoring discussions.
  • Thursday February 16, 2012 from 6:30 - 9:30PM.
  • Chamber members receive a 20% discount on registration fees. $119 +tax for members, $149 +tax for non-members.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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February 22, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Société Alzheimer Society - Niagara Region
Where: Public Forum - "Nutritional Issues in Dementia", Linhaven Auditorium, 403 Ontario St, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • "Nutritional Issues in Dementia"
  • Speaker: Jo O'Brien, Reg.N.
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Linhaven Auditorium.
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February 23, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Presented by: Janice Locke
Where: Brock MDC - Personal Branding: Brand YOU, Chamber Education Centre, One St. Paul St Unit 14, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • Coca-cola has an estimated brand equity value of $67 billion making Coke the number one brand in the world. Look in the mirror and ask yourself- what brand value are you communicating?
  • Janice Locke is a Senior Executive, Entrepreneur and Educator who has held the positions of CEO, COO and CFO for a variety of companies ranging from $40 million - $225 million in North America and Europe. She is the recipient of both the Women of Influence and Women of Distinction Awards for Business Leadership and Community Involvement.
  • Thursday February 23, 2012 from 6:30-9:30PM
  • Chamber members receive a 20% discount on registration fees. $119 +tax for members, $149 +tax for non-members.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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Icon Small Business Niagara's Business Education Breakfast
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February 23, 2012 - 8:00 AM
Presented by: St. Catharines Enterprise Centre
Where: Business Taxes - SBN's Business Education Breakfast, BestWestern Beacon Harbourside Inn & Suites Conference Centre, 2793 North Service Rd, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • Business Taxes - Are you a small business owner who files your own taxes? Make sure you have all the information you need to file your business taxes properly.
  • Presented by: Josie Ferro, Business Auditor at the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • Filing Topics covered:
    • How to keep books and records
    • Types of income to report and expenses to claim
    • Filing requirements
    • Rights and obligations
  • HST Topics covered:
    • How the tax works
    • Supplies
    • Who has to register
    • Your obligations, entitlements
    • Books and records
    • How to complete your GST/HST return
  • Thursday, February 23 from 8:00-10:00am. Space is limited, $20 +tax includes breakfast.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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Icon State of the Region
spacer Featuring Gary Burroughs, Niagara Regional Chair
February 29, 2012 - 11:45 AM
Presented by: PenFinancial Credit Union
Where: State of the Region, John-Michael's Banquet & Conference Centre, 1368 Uppers Rd Hwy 58, Thorold
Additional Information:
  • Join us for the Chair's annual address to the business community. The Chair will share the achievements and plans for the future of the region.
  • Wednesday, February 29 from 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM at John-Michael's Banquet & Conference Centre.
  • Chamber members are $40 plus tax, non-members are $60 plus tax. Table rates available.
  • 48 hour cancellation notice is required for credit or refund. Cancellations received after deadline will be charged.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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March 2012
Icon Curling Bonspiel
spacer Fall down laughing with us at the Chamber Bonspiel!
March 02, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Great Prizes! Great Networking! Great Fun!
Where: Chamber Curling Bonspiel, St. Catharines Golf & Country Club, 70 Westchester Ave, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • SAVE THE DATE! Register TODAY for the Chamber's 2012 Curling Bonspiel!
  • No experience? No problem! Beginner's Clinic will be provided before play begins: 9:00-10:00am
  • What to wear? Warm, loose and comfortable clothing (no denim or sweatpants please), clean running shoes or curling shoes, gloves and/or earmuffs (just in case!). All other equipment is provided.
  • Bonspiel: 10:00-4:00pm, followed by Happy Hour & Awards: 4:00-5:00pm
  • Can't be there for the fun? Give your company a presence at this great event by donating an item or gift certificate for our prize table (minimum $25).
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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Icon Business After 5
spacer Konzelmann Estate Winery
March 06, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Where: Business After 5 at Konzelmann Estate, 1096 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Additional Information:
  • Meet & Mingle with Chamber members and their guests!
  • Find out more about our host location!
  • Bring LOTS of Business Cards and wear a name tag!
  • A great place to relax and do business!
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spacer Alzheimer Curl for Memories Bonspiel
March 10, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Société Alzheimer Society - Niagara Region
Where: Alzheimer Curl for Memories Bonspiel, Welland Curling Club, 497 King Street, Welland
Additional Information:
  • Alzheimer Curl for Memories BONSPIEL
  • Saturday, March 10, 2012.
  • For more information please contact Shelley at 905-687-6856 x562 or by email.
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March 17, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Proceeds from this race will benefit The Many Hands Project
Where: Dublin Dash 5K, Niagara College Campus, Registration Booth, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Additional Information:
  • Online registration closes on March 16th, 11:59 pm.
  • You may still sign up at the race on the day of the event at 10:00 am.
  • Niagara College Running Club members receive a $5.00 discount off their registration fee.
  • Each participant who registers by February 26th will receive a free shirt.
  • In the event of severe weather conditions on Saturday, March 17, 2012, Dublin Dash 5k will be rescheduled for the following weekend on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Participants will be notified by e-mail 24 hours prior to the event. Notifications will also be on our phone message, facebook page, twitter and website.
  • To register or for more information, visit: niagaracollege.ca/dublindash5k.
Icon Business Breakfast Before Nine
spacer BREAKFAST, Your Most Important Lead of the Day!
March 21, 2012 - 7:15 AM
Small Business Niagara brings you The Breakfast Where the Speaker is YOU!
Where: Business Breakfast Before Nine, The Bleu Turtle, 215 St. Paul St W, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • A Business Breakfast where the speaker is YOU!
  • Take two minutes to talk about your business to a audience of other Chamber members.
  • Enjoy coffee and breakfast while networking!
  • All attendees receive a networking list of those attending.
  • Please complete and fax or email the registration form (attached). Sorry - open to Chamber members ONLY.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
Adobe Acrobat File Registration Form 1.00 MB DownloadDownload
Icon WIN Women in Niagara Seminar Series
spacer Downsizing your parents: How to help your parents part with a lifetime of STUFF
March 23, 2012 - 7:15 AM
Presented by: PenFinancial Credit Union
Where: WIN Seminar Series - Downsizing your parents:, HOw to help your parents part with a lifetime of STUFF, Royal Henley Retirement Residence, 582 Ontario St, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • This seminar explains the differences between hoarding and cluttering and helps people understand their own motivations in holding onto items that no longer serve a purpose, and helpful ways to let them go.
  • Women in Niagara is a networking group to inspire enterprising women. Build alliances in a fun interactive environment through learning, laughing and sharing.
  • SPEAKER: Gay Douglas, Co-Owner, ONESource Moving Solutions for Seniors.
  • Wednesday, March 28 from 7:15am to 9:00am at the Royal Henley Retirement Residence on Ontario Street, St. Catharines.
  • This breakfast seminar is $15 +hst per person, please reply by March 23, 2012 for registration.
*Pre-Registration is required. Please download the form below.
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spacer Upcoming Public Forums
March 28, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Société Alzheimer Society - Niagara Region
Where: Public Forum - "Depression & Delirium", Linhaven Auditorium, 403 Ontario St, St. Catharines
Additional Information:
  • "Depression & Delirium"
  • Speaker: Ann Tassonyi, RN, BScN
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm at Linhaven Auditorium
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Upcoming Events
Event Business After 5
Feb. 07, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Business After 5 at Cache Bistro and Louge
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Event Community Events & Notices
Feb. 07, 2012 - 7:00 AM
12 Annual Mayor's Pancake Breakfast & Toque Tuesday
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Event Community Events & Notices
Feb. 08, 2012 - 7:30 AM
Social Sunrise
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