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Minto Chamber of Commerce

The Minto Chamber of Commerce fosters local business growth and community connection through advocacy, networking, and recognition of excellence, aiming to enhance the economic vitality of Minto and support its entrepreneurs.

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 6: Setting Up Simple Online Sales&nbsp; Bypass physical barriers by building a digital storefront with online ordering and curbside pickup options. Leave this hands-on session with a functional store page idea to keep your business open, even when the road is closed.

Construction Cafe - Session 6: E-Commerce & Online Sales

Nine, Dine &amp; Unwind ⛳🍽️ brings Minto&rsquo;s business community together on and off the course. Enjoy nine holes of relaxed golf, accompained by Lunch and conversation with local owners, managers, and community leaders. Register below to reserve your spot. Your participation supports the Minto Chamber&rsquo;s work to connect businesses, share resources, and strengthen our local economy. Win prizes and Bragging Rights for: The &quot;Glass Cutter&quot; Putting ContestClosest to the PinThe Marshmallow Long DriveThe &quot;Beat the Pro&quot;

Minto Chamber's - Nine, Dine & Unwind

Join the Minto Chamber and their members for a relaxed Chamber Connects Summer Lunch ☀️ This midday gathering on a beautiful farm estate backdrop brings our members and guests together to share ideas, compare notes, and build practical connections that support a strong business community in Wellington County. A Live Business presentation will be done by Chef Mabel Amapali, owner of May&#39;s Specialties Catering. As a Chamber member and active member of the Chamber Connects group, May will be presenting her amazing creations and catering services. Indulge in a 6-course lunch featuring farm to table produce from the local farms in Minto specially curated by Chef May. Usually $125 dollar value at highly subsidized price as part of her business presentation to our Chamber Connects members and neighbouring Chamber guests. Reserve your seat by completing this form. Your registration helps us plan seating, lunch, and introductions so you can make the most of your time at this networking event 🤝

Chamber Connects Summer Lunch

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 5: Managing Cash Flow &amp; Financial Stress Protect your profit and maintain stability during unpredictable foot traffic.&nbsp; This session provides essential tools to master cash flow, identify cost-saving wins, and optimize inventory. Gain the financial clarity and strategic roadmap needed to protect your bottom line and ensure long-term fiscal resilience.

Construction Cafe - Session 5: Financial Preparedness

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 4: Construction Themed Promotions that Work.&nbsp; Join us to Transform &quot;noise&quot; into high-impact &quot;hard-hat&quot; campaigns and loyalty programs. Explore successful case studies and leave with a concrete marketing calendar synced to construction milestones to keep your brand vibrant and profitable.

Construction Cafe - Session 4 : Marketing & Promotions

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 3: Stay Visible Online During Construction. Join us to master Reels, TikTok, and targeted local ads. We&rsquo;ll help you build a content calendar and create two live posts during the session to ensure your customers know you&rsquo;re open and ready for business. Learn real-world approaches from experts, share what&rsquo;s working for you, and connect with other Palmerston businesses committed to a strong, resilient business community!

Construction Cafe - Session 3 : Social Media & Digital Marketing

Join local business owners and community leaders for an easy-going evening of conversation over tacos and tequila 🌮🥂. Connect with new contacts, catch up with familiar faces, and share what&rsquo;s happening in your business. The Minto Chamber of Commerce is hosting this mixer to support a strong, collaborative business community.&nbsp; Register below to help us plan food and seating, and bring your business cards to make the most of the night.

Chamber Mixer - Tacos & Tequila

About Teeny Tiny Summits&nbsp;The Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs (MRA) in partnership with Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), supports Ontario&rsquo;s smallest communities through Teeny Tiny Economic Development Summits. The Summits are focused on timely topics and challenges facing small rural communities. Since 2016, the Summits have reached over 3,300 participants from across Ontario.&nbsp; Join us on May 26, for the Clifford Teeny Tiny Summit, featuring keynote speaker Leslie Fournier as she shares The Power of Community: Building Hope in Uncertain Times. Together, we&rsquo;ll explore exciting, community-tested ideas, including topics focused on Youth Engagement and Leadership, Downtown Revitalization in Small Places, and Collaboration: The Power of Working Together. Expect a full roster of community learnings, opportunities for candid discussion, and time to connect with peers. You&rsquo;ll leave this Teeny Tiny Summit with big ideas and &ldquo;quick wins&rdquo; you can apply right away.&nbsp;

Teeny Tiny Summit Clifford

Join us for a practical Lunch &amp; Learn on how to start your Chamber Employee Benefits Plan. Explore concrete options to offer your team stable, cost-effective coverage while strengthening your role as a local employer. Led by the knowledgeable Chambers Plan advisor, this session will walk you through eligibility, setup, and next steps.&nbsp; Support your staff and our business community by registering today.

Lunch & Learn: Start Your Chamber Employee Benefits Plan

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 2: Customer Service During Construction. Join this interactive session to equip your team with ready-to-use scripts, de-escalation tactics, and creative service solutions (like enhanced curbside pickup) to keep Main Street thriving, no matter the noise. Learn real-world approaches from experts, share what&rsquo;s working for you, and connect with other Palmerston businesses committed to a strong, resilient business community!

Construction Cafe - Session 2 : Customer Service During Construction Disruption

Expand your professional circle while touring the property and meeting the King Hotel team. Discover how to thrive alongside fellow local businesses and chat with your Chamber Team&nbsp;

Business After Five at the King Hotel

2026 Annual Mayor&rsquo;s Breakfast, our premier event connecting local leaders with municipal leadership. Gain exclusive insights into the town&#39;s economic future and engage in high-level executive networking.

2026 Mayor's Breakfast

Join us for an important update on the Palmerston Big Dig &mdash; &ldquo;Full Steam Ahead: Building a Better Main Street.&rdquo;&nbsp; Local businesses will hear directly from the project engineers and contractors about the construction timeline, access planning, and what to expect throughout each phase of the work. This session is designed to keep you informed, prepared, and supported as we begin transforming Main Street for the future. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Building a Better Main Street: Business Briefing & Construction Kick‑Off

Our Friday Night Pickleball Mixer brings local business owners and professionals together on the court for relaxed networking and friendly play. Share ideas, swap contacts, and build partnerships while enjoying a fast‑paced game. This event is open to Chamber members or non-members, friends and family!&nbsp; Don&#39;t know how to play? No worries, there will be pickleball equipment available for you to try out the game! Seasoned Pickleball Players your are welcome to bring your own gear and teams for a fun night.&nbsp; Your registration helps the Minto Chamber of Commerce foster a stronger, more connected business community. Sign up to meet fellow members, grow your network, and support a thriving local economy.

Minto Chamber Pickleball Mixer

Minto Chamber of Commerce: Business Excellence Awards &amp; AGM Celebrate the heartbeat of our community! Join the Minto Chamber of Commerce for an evening dedicated to local leadership, business growth, and community connection. The Evening Schedule:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Welcome Remarks &amp; Dinner&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Annual General Meeting: A brief update on the Chamber&rsquo;s impact, financial highlights, and the introduction of our Board of Directors.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Business Recognition Awards: The main event! We&rsquo;re honoring the outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs who have gone above and beyond this year &amp; &nbsp;Celebrating Businesses major Business Anniversaries!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Networking &amp; Social: Connect with fellow business owners and community leaders over drinks and dessert! </li></ul>

2026 Business Recognition Awards & Annual General Meeting

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 7: Preparing for Unexpected Disruptions This session is all about practical strategies to help your business stay resilient; no matter what comes your way. Equip your business to survive the unexpected; from sudden road closures and utility outages to major construction. Join this hands-on workshop to map out vital backup operations, build crisis communication plans, and create quick-response checklists that keep your doors open.

Construction Cafe - Session 7: Operational Readiness / Business Continuity Planning

Connect with fellow Minto businesses at Business After Five @ Minto&#39;s Mind Space.&nbsp;Enjoy relaxed space and connect with local professionals. Explore Clifford&rsquo;s newest community hub, Minto&rsquo;s Mind Space! Enjoy networking, a tour of the new space, and a fun mini-class where you&rsquo;ll design and craft your own business logo piece to take home.&nbsp; This event reflects our mission to strengthen, promote, and celebrate Minto businesses. Meet Chamber members, discover local services, and build practical connections you can follow up on the next day.&nbsp;

Business After Five @ Minto's Mind Space

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 8: Keeping Your Business Accessible Navigate construction obstacles with practical accessibility solutions and high-visibility signage to ensure every customer can safely reach your door.

Construction Cafe - Session 8: Accessibility Through Construction

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 9: Staffing &amp; Workforce Flexibility Master flexible scheduling and lean staffing to keep your team motivated and your overhead manageable throughout construction.

Construction Cafe - Session 9: Managing Staff Through Change

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 10: Collaboration &amp; Collective Promotions Shift from &quot;every shop for itself&quot; to a powerful collective that drives visibility and traffic through shared promotions and joint events. Learn to pool resources and coordinate messaging to keep the downtown vibrant throughout construction

Construction Cafe - Session 10: Collaboration & Collective Promotions

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 11: Mental Health &amp; Stress Management Manage the stress of long-term disruption with practical tools to reduce anxiety, protect your decision-making health, and connect with peers for mutual support.

Construction Cafe - Session 11: Mental Health & Stress Management

Join us for Construction Cafe &ndash; Session 12: Downtown Recovery &amp; Post-Construction Opportunities Shift from survival to growth by mastering post-construction marketing, planning high-energy grand reopenings, and using data to ensure long-term success

Minto Chamber of Commerce

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Construction Cafe - Session 7: Operational Readiness / Business Continuity Planning

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Business After Five @ Minto's Mind Space

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Construction Cafe - Session 8: Accessibility Through Construction

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Construction Cafe - Session 9: Managing Staff Through Change

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Construction Cafe - Session 10: Collaboration & Collective Promotions

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Construction Cafe - Session 11: Mental Health & Stress Management

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Construction Cafe - Session 12: Downtown Recovery & Post-Construction Opportunities

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