The Gala Committee at the Barrie Chamber of Commerce is looking for companies who want to showcase their valuable products or services, by providing gifts/prizes to the 14 winners of this year’s entrepreneurial awards. The Gala is next week, so the committee is looking for donations on Monday or Tuesday of next week. The prizes should have a minimum value of $25 each.

This is a premier event and is sold out every year (this year is no exception!).

Contributions can be dropped off at the Chamber office (121 Commerce Park Drive) and directed to Leah Smith-Size.

For a list of the finalists, please check the Chamber website http://barriechamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/barrie-business-awards-gala-november-8-2018-3014

Patricia

It’s an online networking app that is going to be featured at the Xcelerate Summit on October 24th and 25th to help entrepreneurs learn about the resources available in our community – and win prizes! Download it and check it out.

http://www.1dn.ca/network

Below is Lisa’s obituary and notice of a gathering if any of you would like to attend.

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of a beautiful soul, Lisa Marie Coulson on the morning of Sunday October 7 at her home and surrounded by family at the age of 47 years. Beloved wife of Don and a loving, fun mother to her pride and joys, sons Jacob and Daniel. Lisa was pre-deceased by her infant children Katy-Leigh and Donald, and had far more than her share of pain in life but that could not ever dull her vibrant, loving and giving nature. Lisa was admired and respected by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

She will be greatly missed by her parents Norman and Diane with sisters Cathy and Debby of Calgary, Alberta. She was loved very much by her sisters and parents-in-law Joyce and Don Coulson, Wendy Coulson Burke with Sandy Coulson Black.

Lisa was an active, dynamic and positive person who had a smile and kindness for anyone and everyone. As a taekwondo black belt and owner of Barrie Taekwondo Club, Lisa together with her family have brought the martial art to hundreds of students over the past 20 years. Lisa was a mountain biker, kayak and canoe camper, fly-fisher, traveler, gardener, dog rescuer and loved her time volunteering at the local Salvation Army mission.

Lisa will be greatly missed by her many co-workers in the Respiratory Therapy department at Southlake Health Center in Newmarket where she was an accomplished and respected member of the team for 15 years.

A Gathering in Memory of Lisa’s Life will take place at the Barrie Taekwondo Club at 1027 Bayfield St North in Barrie on Saturday October 13th. Guests are encouraged to come pay respects to Lisa and her family at any time between 3:30 and 6 pm.Friends are asked to bring any great pictures they have of Lisa for a collection being put together by the family.
Refreshments and food will be provided by the We Unite Ladies Group of Oro.

Memorial donations may be made in Lisa’s name to the Cancer Center at RVH in Barrie.

Cultural Grants Program

The Department of the Creative Economy’s Culture Branch is pleased to present the 2019 City of Barrie Cultural Grants Program. The deadline for this year’s application process is Friday December 7, 2018.

Join the Grant Writing Workshop October 11

Grant Program Information

There are two grant types available: Operating Grants and Project Grants. Operating grants are specifically for not-for-profit organizations that have been in existence in the community for over two years and have an established history of excellence in the arts.

Groups that apply for operating grants of under $50,000 may also apply for a project grant provided that the project is unique and separate from their regular operations.  If your organization is applying for both, please do not reference your project grant in your operating grant application. 

Carefully read the Cultural Grant Guidelines prior to beginning the application process.  This will help you determine which forms you require and provide you with key information relevant to completing your application.

Here is the full text of the article: https://www.barrie.ca/Culture/Funding-Opportunities/Pages/CulturalGrants.aspx

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Central Ontario’s premier business event.

In celebration of the 5th year of Xcelerate Summit –  tickets are priced at $55.00.

Ticket are now on sale for Xcelerate Summit 2018. Grab yours before they are gone!

Xcelerate Summit is 36 hours of actionable business advice, real world knowledge, inspiration and one-degree networking. It is the perfect time of year to take time to work ON your business and the XcelerateSummit is the place to do it.

Learn practical techniques and participate in business engagement opportunities through a packed agenda!
You can expect:

• To be inspired by keynote – David Usher discussing: Core Creativity: How to Bring Creativity, Innovation and Inspiration to the Work that You Do
• A pre-conference on – Why Do Some Companies Take Off While Others Don’t – sponsored by the BDC
• The Mayor’s Innovation Awards
• Workshops on: developing Content Strategy, driving sales leads using Marketing Automation, developing Internal Culture, and Implementing Innovation (just to name a few)…
• A cutting edge Presidents Panel – find out what vodka, cannabis, blockchain and frozen treats have in common?
• Networking – there will be facilitated discussions at lunch, a business resource alley and the very popular social night at Flying Monkeys.  Meet up with the region’s top entrepreneurs, investors, influencers and start ups.
• Great food…(of course)

Great price on a brand new never used Georgian Hot Tub (Barrie) won thru a contest.

Retail price with tax is approximately $8,700.00

Hot tub is currently in the warehouse being built and will be ready within the next 2-3 weeks.

If you are serious in purchasing a deposit is required to hold this for you.

An agreement will be drafted up showing deposit and balance left outstanding on day of pick up.

Specs on hot-tub are as follows:

• Interior silver marble
• cabinet expresso panel
• Cover remover
• 2 tier universal step
• chemical start up

Details of how to prepare the foundation/base will be provided to the buyer.

Selling for $5,000.00 or best offer

Cash and Carry Only

*Make own arrangements to pick and transport

See picture for specifications

Serious buyers contact Anne Naumyk at 705-321-9699 or email Northsky56@gmail.com

Barrie Arts Awards nominations are now open!
Nominate an artist, group, organization, sponsor or community member in one of six categories before October 29th.