Thursday, November 10, RBC Financial Group presents the 18th Annual Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards and Luncheon.

9 Awards will be presented based on Your Votes.  If you have not yet voted, please do prior to Fri. Oct. 21.  If you don't have a ballot, please contact the Chamber at 705-645-5231.

Catering will be provided by One Fifty Five.  This event will be held at the Bracebridge Rotary Centre for Youth from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm.

Reserve your place to be in attendance as we celebrate excellence in our business community.  $45.00 per person includes HST.

Call 705-645-5231 to reserve your spot.

Thank you to our award sponsors: Ruth Bell-Towns - BDO Canada LLP,  Carolyn's Comfort Homes Inc., CIBC, Muskoka Staffing Company, Office Works Bookkeeping & Consulting Services, RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank, and TD Canada Trust.

Thursday, October 20 the Muskoka Small Business Centre and The Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce Present an Accessibility Standards Workshop.

Workshop Details:
Starting January 1, 2012, all businesses must be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This workshop will help business owners understand the requirements of the AODA and how it will affect their day to day operations.

Maximum 25 people. Register Early.

Pre-registration and advance payment Required.

Registration fee $10.00.  Contact the Muskoka Small Business Centre (705) 646-9021 or email info@muskokasmallbusiness.ca.

Have you ever wanted to know about how to protect your back when you are lifting, repetitive strain injuries or office ergonomics?

Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. presents Muskoka Ergonomics Symposium 2011.

Oct. 27 from 8:30 am until 12:00 noon at the Turner Centre, 120 Taylor Rd.

Register here by October 21 or contact Trevor Schell at 1-800-461-7120 or tschell@ohcow.on.ca.

Sponsored in part by The Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce.

Thurs. Dec. 8 - Muskoka Small Business Centre and your Chamber of Commerce invite you to a Detecting Counterfeit Money Seminar presented by The Bank of Canada.

This is a must for all businesses dealing with cash.  1 hour of your time could save you money.

Location: Nipissing University - Muskoka Campus. 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

A worthwhile investment at $10.00 per person.

Call 705-645-5231 no later than Fri. Nov. 18, 2011 to register.  Pre-registration and Advance Payment Required.

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