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We all had a great time at the Mike Fair's Small Business Week Wine and Cheese Mixer event. Kristine knows how to host a party! 
Last Call! Date Extended!
Sens Night Registration Deadline Extended to this Friday, November 4th

Come on out for a Sens Game AND a Buffet Dinner AND Mingling with other hockey lovers from across the region AND Door Prizes too!

Thursday, November 17!
Happening on THE LEDGE at the CTC. 
Five Chambers participating!
Limited number of seats available. Book yours today!
 
Call 613-283-1334 or email heather.whiting@smithsfallschamber.ca to reserve your spot!
Send Your Events for the 2017 Visitors' Guide

Are you hosting a community event in 2017?

Please send your write up and your dates to heather.whiting@smithsfallschamber.ca this week. 

Thank you for adding to the fabric and the industry of Smiths Falls by contributing a community event!

Register Now for the AGM
Wednesday, November 16 - Register for the AGM.
Breakfast, Meeting, and Guest speaker, James Turk, offering a "Ted Talk" on how you can stay relevant and profitable in a rapidly changing business world.
Please RSVP to info@smithsfallschamber.ca or call 613-283-1334
Victoria Park is now closed for the season. We thank our campground manager, Gail Moore-Barrie and long-time staff person, David Maddock and our summer students for their hard work all summer!  

Our lighted advertising sign will be full by the end of the week! Thank you to everyone who took advantage of this members-only opportunity! 

The Labour Laws are Changing
 
Because labour legislation has not been updated for more than a generation, the Ontario government hired two lawyers, labour law experts, to write a report on labour leglislation that fits this era. Their 300-page report is called  “Working Report Ontario” -

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is addressing some aspects of the proposed changes. You may find the OCC approach at “KeepOntarioWorking.ca”. This website lays out the proposed change and the OCC recommendation.  You can vote, voice your opinion, and be a vital part of this change. 

Note: Not all areas of the proposed changes will be addressed by Ontario Chamber unless you make a recommendation to the OCC. Members are encouraged to read the report to determine what affects your establishment. The Working Report Ontario can be found at:
https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/about/pdf/cwr_interim.pdf

The changes will take effect September/October, 2017.  Deadline for recommendation is February, 2017 to the Government.

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