We understand for many businesses in the Haliburton Highlands the new Proof-of-Vaccination Policies will be challenging to manage, especially prior to the launch of the app on October 22, 2021. The Chamber Network continues to advocate for greater clarity and supports for businesses that have already been through so much
By: Jennifer Locke, Executive Director | November 19, 2020 During October of 2020, the Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce penned a series of letters to our local municipalities for the BuyCloseBy Project. The first letter was focused on municipal procurement processes, you can read it HERE. The letters were accepted
(Haliburton – October 30, 2020) – The Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new service offering to the membership and the community at-large – affordable online training designed to promote safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces and organizations. Occupational health and safety have never been more important as
By: Jennifer Locke, Executive Director | September 23, 2020 We live in a community that is backed by a huge proportion of small enterprises that operate in seasonal, tourism-focused economy. It’s also no secret that with COVID-19, our season has shifted, opportunities for revenue are reduced, and many, many things continue
By: Andrea Strano, President | June 2, 2020 It is that time of year – we are renewing our slate of Directors at the Chamber and we want you to join us for a game-changing term! Why Serve? Serving as a volunteer on a non-profit board has a slew of benefits,
By: Jennifer Locke | May 25, 2020 It’s a beautiful time in #MyHaliburtonHighlands – the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and we are reminded daily that we are so lucky to live in a literal “God’s Country”. June is approaching rapidly, and despite the beauty around us in our
Are you wondering how to #BuyCloseBy during COVID-19? Every business has been adapting so rapidly to the COVID-19 Crisis, and we are so glad they have! We believe that they are true Rockstars! To help support them, and because Mother’s Day is RAPIDLY approaching, we have compiled a map that
By: Jennifer Locke, Executive Director | April 28, 2020 We have a very exciting announcement to make today! We have partnered with the Haliburton County Development Corporation and Sticky Branding to put on a very special webinar designed to help our local organizations to thrive during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
By: Jennifer Locke, Executive Director | April 15, 2020 Thank you for being here for the second part of our special series on how best to work on your business when you [unfortunately] can’t work in it. Today we are talking communications and social media. One benefit of this situation is that people are
By: Jennifer Locke, Executive Director | April 6, 2020 I have been wracking my brain on how best to support local business at this time. From #BuyCloseBy to connecting my members with resources and people that can help, it has been a busy few weeks. Now settled into working remotely, I