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Greater Peterborough Chamber of CommerceServing Peterborough The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce represents the concerns of business, lobbying for good government and sound legislation, but also acts as a source of information for members and the general public. The current membership of the Chamber is over 1,000 with active participation at local, provincial and federal levels. The Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) is affiliated with both the Ontario and Canadian Chambers of Commerce and through it's network of 66,000 members in Ontario and 175,000 members in Canada, government officials at all levels are made aware of business concerns. Our network even extends into The Global Network of Chambers of Commerce. 175 George Street North 1-877-640-4037 Northumberland Central Chamber of CommerceServing Alnwick / Haldimand Township; Cobourg; Hamilton Township. The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary Membership organization made up of over 400 businesses in the Town of Cobourg and Townships of Hamilton and Alnwick/Haldimand. The offices of the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce are located in the lower level of the Northumberland Mall. The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce Tel: (905) 372-5831 www.northumberlandcentralchamber.com Greater Oshawa Chamber of CommerceServing the members and communities of Oshawa and Clarington, including Bowmanville, Columbus, Courtice, Hampton, Orono, Raglan and Taunton. "The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce will continue to be the leader in providing services, promotion of business opportunities and co-operation between its members and all businesses within our community." 44 Richmond Street West Tel: 905-728-1683 Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Assoc.The Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Association represents more than 560 businesses in the downtown core. Our mandate is to build and maintain a strong business area for the community, and promote the downtown area so that our businesses thrive and prosper. We do this through co-op advertising programs, by beautifying the town with upgraded light fixtures and streetscaping, by liaising with the Mayor, Peterborough City Council, and tourist organizations, and by sponsoring special events that bring people downtown and keep things hopping! We also act as an information resource for all our members. You can always stop by the Peterborough DBIA Office, located at 313 Water Street, across the street from the Ministry of Natural Resources building, in Downtown Peterborough. Downtown Business Breakfast Network Admission is a minimum of $3 donation to cover the cost of the breakfast. Empress Gardens, Fireside Lounge The DBIA encourages all downtown business owners and the public to attend. Please RSVP at 748-4774. Peterborough DBIA Tel: (705) 748-4774 The Sales & Ad Club of PeterboroughThe Peterborough Sales and Advertising Club is the largest of its kind in Canada, established 64 years ago. The club promotes an open and friendly social atmosphere for both business men and women from the Kawarthas. Our membership is made up of a broad cross section of single entrepreneurs, small business people and members of some of the largest corporate employers in the area. We gather together once a month as business associates and friends to enjoy a good dinner and a night out with a guest speaker or other club sponsored activity. Our Christmas Gala is the finest event of the season featuring a live band, great meal and a fantastic array of prizes for the members to win. The Lobsterfest in June is definitely the party of the summer! Peterborough Sales & Ad Club Women's Business Network of PeterboroughThe Women?s Business Network of Peterborough is a networking channel for women who wish to enhance and expand their business contacts and grow their businesses. Formed in 1961 as the Peterborough Chapter of the Canadian Advertising and Sales Association, the network has evolved into a dynamic and growing membership of women with diverse backgrounds and careers who meet to share their knowledge and experience and promote their businesses. Network members are entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, administrators, writers, media representatives, computer specialists and health care providers to name a few. Meetings are held at the Holiday Inn in Peterborough on the 1st Wednesday of each month, with the exception of January. PO Box 1693 Peterborough ToastmastersYou've just been asked to speak at your daughter's wedding, you've just been asked to conduct a seminar at work, or you've just been asked to step up to the mike and say a few words. Do you freeze, do you look for excuses ... or do you take charge? Peterborough Toastmasters has inspired hundreds over the years to develop their "speaking personalities" and become more effective and confident communicators. Our meetings are supportive, friendly, and always fun. Come out and join us for a look! Meets every Wednesday from 7 - 9 pm, in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Knights of Columbus Hall http://peterborough.freetoasthost.org Rotary Club of PeterboroughThe mission of the Rotary Club is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community. Meets every Monday at noon, Holiday Inn, 50 George St. N. Peterborough, Ontario. Mailing Address: Tel: 705-742-5162 www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/home/homeG.asp?cid=219 Rotary Club of Peterborough-KawarthasMeets every Thursday at 7:20 a.m. Kawartha Golf & Country Club. Mailing Address: www.clubrunner.ca/Cprg/Home/homeA.asp?cid=220 Rotary Club of Port HopeMeetings are every Monday at 6:00 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Elias Street, Port Hope, Ontario Mailing address: Lakefield/Peterborough & District Probus ClubsProbus is a world-wide organization, an offshoot from Rotary, with a large group of Clubs in Canada. The name Probus is an acronym for Pro(fessional) and Bus(iness) and has people from all walks of life as members. It has become so popular that along with the Peterborough Club and the Lakefield Club there are several Clubs throughout the Northumberland County area, as well as a Club in Lindsay. Probus Clubs worldwide are not service organizations and are non-sectarian and non-political, although members are largely active volunteers in many community organizations. Clubs are formed to provide social events and schedule speakers to keep members up to date with community issues and happenings. Many members have formed smaller interest groups for hobbies such as sports, entertainment, playing bridge, fishing, travel, computers, etc. There are currently two Probus Clubs operating in Peterborough County, the Peterborough & District Probus Club and the Lakefield & District Probus Club. Peterborough & District Probus ClubFounded in January 2001, by Charter President Rob Howard, the Peterborough & District Probus Club, in Ontario, Canada, now has 145 members and meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Peterborough Naval Association. Annually there is a Barbecue in July, a Pot Luck Picnic in August, a Christmas Lunch in December and the most popular event, an Annual Car Rally held each October. Mailing address: Lakefield & District Probus ClubFounded in September 2007, following deliberations by an Ad Hoc Committee of the Peterborough & District Probus Club, the Lakefield Probus Club has 53 members and meets the third Wednesday of each month except August and December from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Canadian Legion, 95 Nicholls Street, Lakefield. The club received its Certificate of Accreditation from Probus Canada at is meeting on March 19, 2008. The club is now 196 in the Probus family. Mailing address: Peterborough Kinsman ClubKinsmen, Kinette and Kin clubs are the country?s largest all Canadian service groups, made up of active community volunteers. Members work together to serve the community?s greatest need by promoting service, fellowship, family values and national pride. The Kinsmen Club of Peterborough was formed April 17, 1930 by the District Executive, which was then in Toronto. The charter membership then was 18 members. Charter President was the late Alex Elliot MPP. We have chartered the Kinsmen Clubs of Kingston, Bancroft, Bobcaygeon and Lakefield. The K-40 Club was formed February 17th 1972 with Doug Moscrop as Charter President. Our meetings are held on every other Wednesday at the Rockhaven at 7:30 pm. If you are interested in coming to a meeting, please contact us. P.O. Box 423 Kiwanis Club of Peterborough Inc.For 85+ years, thanks to the support of individual member, the City, and it citizens, the Kiwanis Club of Peterborough has served to make things just a little better. Through service, we look forward to continued success in building a better community. Our Club meets at noon each Thursday, at Princess Gardens, 100 Charlotte Street Peterborough Ontario. Mailing address: Pine Ridge Division Clubs
Peterborough Lions ClubThe Lions Clubs are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Meetings are the 2nd & 4th Monday @ 7pm. at the: Tel: 705-740-2288 For those wishing to book rooms at the Peterborough Lions Community Centre please contact the manager at (705) 740-2288. http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/peterboroughlionson/ Peterborough Executive Women's AssociationRoxanne Murduff, Treasurer, Phone: 705-745-2085 (H) Peterborough and the Kawarthas Home Builders Association Inc.Serving the areas of City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, and Peterborough County. The Peterborough & The Kawarthas Home Builders Association is a local volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the housing industry by advancing professional growth and networking for our membership by providing quality affordable housing using environmentally sound practices. As a member of the PKHBA, you can build a solid network of business contacts and potentially increase your client base by interacting with the diverse group of professionals at member meetings, committee meetings or special events. Peterborough & The Kawarthas Home Builders Association Tel: (705) 876-7604 www.peterboroughhomebuilders.com Kawartha Manufacturers? Association?Striving for world class manufacturing.? This will be a year of change for the KMA, moving away from the traditional dinner meetings and focusing on more in-depth information sessions, plant tours and best practice-networking sessions. 210 Wolfe Street Soroptimist International of PeterboroughSoroptimist International of Peterborough aims to assist women and girls in local communities and around the world. There are approximately 300 members in 12 clubs in Ontario, Eastern Canada. Clubs are located in Cambridge, Dundas/Ancaster/Flamborough, Guelph, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton-Burlington, Humber Credit Valleys & Brampton, Peterborough, Simcoe County, Stoney Creek/Niagara, Thunder Bay, Toronto, and York. www.ecsoroptimist.org/clubs/peterborough.html Association of Managers of Volunteer Services, PeterboroughFor managers or coordinators of volunteers and volunteer services in Peterborough & Peterborough County. Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources-Ontario (PAVRO) is a provincial organization which promotes professional standards of excellence in the administration of volunteer resources throughout Ontario. It was formed in 1998 as a consolidation of OAVA (Ontario Association of Volunteer Administration) and ODVH (Ontario Directors of Volunteers in Healthcare). Elyse Bruce: 705-745-8119 www.pavro.on.ca/partnerships/avas.shtml Women In Networking-Kawartha Lakes (WiN)Women In Networking-Kawartha Lakes started up in June, 2006 to give business and professional women the opportunity to meet and network with other business women. WiN members share and support each other in their businesses and the monthly meetings allow for members to speak about all they have to offer. We meet on the first Thursday of each month, 11:30am to 1:30pm, downstairs at the Queen Street United Church in Lindsay. Cost for the meeting is $15.00 (members) and $20.00 (guests) which includes a light lunch. A one year membership is $35.00. We look forward to seeing you! Trenton and District Professional Women?s ClubThe Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Ontario is an equality seeking group working toward the improvement of economic, political, employment and social conditions for women. BPW Trenton & District was formed in 1953, received the club charter March 3, 1954 and celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2004. It is a diverse group of women, some who have been members for over 25 years, working collectively toward common objectives improving conditions for women. Some of our members have served the organization at the Provincial and National levels. Others attend Provincial Conferences, National Conventions, and International Congresses. Through our fundraising, we provide a bursary to a young woman pursuing post secondary education. Dinner Meeting and Guest Speaker Program - 3rd Wednesday of the month. www.bpwontario.org/about-us/district-and-club-listings/trenton-and-district.html |
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