Share your Vision for the Future!

Complete the survey at engage.modl.ca by March 31

LAST DAY! The MODL2040 project page and survey is now live at engage.modl.ca.

Complete the survey by March 31, 2021 to be entered to win one of two $50 gift cards to Little Red Barn.

Local government works best when all voices are included, and we hope you'll share your thoughts.

Download the April Lunch & Learn presentation by Brian Limoyo Photography

Here is the link to the presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1A9eEArAAiE9g_UFmGXftOpiDICC6H769g-L_1N2O3Ws/edit?usp=sharing

A Special Offer to Chamber Members:

$120/ for a half-hour studio session / 10 options. Limited time offer.

And 10% off any half or full-day commercial photography bookings to any chamber members. We often run family photo promos too! If you would like to stay up to date on our promotional rates send us an email and we will add you to our Newsletter.

Any questions please feel free to reach out:

infophoto@brianlimoyo.com 902 990 0200

www.brianlimoyo.com

www.brianlimoyoweddings.com

WE LOVE REFERRALS!

Join us for an opportunity to promote your business and meet other South Shore Business Professionals.

You will have an opportunity to:

Hand out your business cards
tell us a bit about yourself
share the type of referrals you are looking for
get to know other business professionals on a deeper level

Bring a friend! Bring business cards! Bring your ask!

Wednesday, November 9th

8:00 – 9:15 AM

The Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre

135 N Park St, Bridgewater, NS B4V 9B3

RSVP Here: https://fb.me/e/25ly83oQV

This week at the library we have yoga for kids, outdoor adventures, art and music, a presentation on Covid-19 and vaccines, running clubs, tips and advice on recycling and composting, and streaming presentations with creators to celebrate Canadian Children's Book Week (including a reading by Captain Phil Watson of the Bluenose II)!

Click to see Classes, Activities and Events, April 30 - May 7

Join Us

"The Hitchhikers Guide to Digital Marketing"

LUNCH & LEARN - May 27 from 12 -1 pm

This may be the most important

Lunch & Learn you attend this year!

Please join Brian Geddes & Colin Alexander, Direct Ad Factory for our next Lunch and Learn ONLINE

Click here to go to Upcoming Events for more info and to RSVP. Or RSVP directly to info@bridgewaterchamber.com

• Learn about digital marketing and its commander in

chief – Video.

• How video WILL help your business online!

• Tips for approaching the capture of your company’s

narrative.

• The 3 keys to increasing (organic) Social Media Reach Tips

for social media-based lead generation.

• What do to with all this data?!

Are you feeling a stir of excitement for what September may look like?

Are you moving away from a sense of feeling stalled in your professional life and having the urge to re-focus on current and future goals? We are too and that is why we feel this is the perfect time to hold an Open House for our Club. Toastmasters can help with that.

As for me, I am thoroughly enjoying the online meetings and online conferences. They not only save valuable time but since 82% of Toastmaster Clubs all over the world have moved to meeting online, we now get to experience different cultures as members have attended our meetings from across Canada and the US. Our own members have joined Club meetings as far afield as Belgium, Germany.

Our Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th from 7:00 – 8:30

and we would love to invite you as our guest to join this meeting.

Please contact me, Donna Fancey at rivertalkers.bridgewater@gmail.com if you are interested or would like more information on how to join our meeting.

If you are looking for an opportunity to get out there, talk to some real live people (you know, versus on Zoom) and promote your business, then please pencil in the following

Referral Networking Breakfast

Wednesday, April 20th

8:00 – 9:15 AM

The Days Inn, Bridgewater

Cost: Breakfast

Bring business cards (Masks and hand sanitizer are optional)

If you have been to a BNI Referral Meeting before, you know that we mean business! … like literally!

There will be opportunities to do an introduction – who you are, what you do – tell us on what a good referral is for you.

For those who would like a planning sheet, I have attached the “Anatomy of an Infomercial” sheet for your planning pleasure.

(I will have copies with me next week as well)

Please reply to let me know if you can attend as we would like to have an idea of numbers. And please feel free to bring a business friend or colleague.

(NO COMPETITION) WE ONLY ALLOW ONE PERSON PER PROFESSION IN THE GROUP… if you want to know if your spot is still available, just ask me.

Mary Ann Marriott maryann@wecanhelp.ca

BNI INFO

Anatomy of an Infomercial

Are referrals important to you and your business?

Is having strong business relationships valuable to you?

Join us for a special “Visitors Day” to learn more about this exclusive opportunity to be the only professional in your category, and share in the referrals from a group of local business owners and entrepreneurs right here on the South Shore.

Friday, June 25th 12:00 - 1:30 pm
It is virtual (via Zoom) and free to attend.

Save the Zoom link in your calendar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89099544535?pwd=UkdIZkR5Wmc4bVJqTXU2QmtXdnFkUT09

The group is exclusive, meaning there is only one person per profession. Once you are a part of it, no one can promote what you do. Email me to find out if your category is available: maryann@wecanhelp.ca

Dalene Allen
Executive Director
BNI Nova Scotia
BNI New Brunswick & PEI

T 1 902 423 0808
E dalene@bnimaritimes.com

bnimaritimes.com

Did you know… In 2020, BNI’s 10,000 Global Chapters generated $16.2 billion in closed business by passing 11.5 million referrals among 275 thousand BNI Members.

PREVENT WINTER DAMAGE

Thank you to our member, FIRST ONSITE for this valuable information. Click on the images to view.

24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE: 877.434.7199

FIRSTONSITE.CA

MEMBERS ARE HELPING MEMBERS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS

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Please find attached some info about the ORANGE SHIRT CAMPAIGN, and an ORDER FORM.

Shirts are $10 each, hoodies are $25 each, minimum of 12 units in each (shirts and hoodies, multiple sizes within the order)

We can add your logo the back of the shirts/hoodies, starting at $6.00 per shirt/hoodie based on qty.

Ready to order?
Contact brad.beardsley@staples.ca
902-844-1172

Click here for all the details. Women entrepreneurs can apply here to join the program between now and November 5, 2021. Five participants will be selected and will be given a complimentary customized cloud accounting solution from Grant Thornton including 2 years of access to Xero.

Lots happening at the DesBrisay Museum this fall!

FREE ADMISSION YEAR ROUND

130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater
902.543.4033

desbrisaymuseum.ca

OPEN TO ALL BUSINESSES IN LUNENBURG COUNTY

Enter our Holiday

Window Decorating Contest!

DON'T MISS OUT! Submit your photos to info@bridgewaterchamber.com.

Board members will be out taking photos of your decorated windows to enter you in the draw for a FREE membership to the Bridgewater & Area Chamber of Commerce for one year AND a pizza party* for you and your staff!

All photos will be posted here. The winner will be chosen on Monday, December 20, 2021.

Let’s make this festive season the best yet!

* Total prize value up to $500.

To all business owners on the South Shore:
We would like to hear from you!

We would like to hear from as many people as possible by Friday, December 31, 2021 to identify the areas of critical concern.

Please click here to take a few moments to answer this question:

What are your top 3 concerns to

maintain or grow your business?

Let's get growing! RSVP HERE or

Link to Facebook Event

BNI is super excited to be meeting in-person again. Woot!

Join us on Wednesday June 9th 8:00-9:30 AM @ the LCLC

Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new contacts, learn the best technique for talking about your business, creating your referral teams and asking for business.

Only one person per profession in each group!

DON'T WANT TO WAIT TO SECURE YOUR SPOT?

Join us for our virtual meeting Wednesday June 1st via zoom.

Email me for the invite link maryann@wecanhelp.ca

Join us for this lunchtime business mixer with Mallory Mills and Tim Coyle from Office Interiors!

Enjoy a choice of lunch specials while you take in an interactive presentation designed to help prioritize an organization’s business objectives in the context of their workspace.

Thursday, Nov. 3

11-30 am - 1 pm

Pizza Delight, Bridgewater

Tickets: $20/members

$25/non-members

RSVP here

“Work from Anywhere” is the ecosystem that gives organizations and employees choice in where and when work occurs. This presentation deals with looking at the entire ecosystem: office, home, and 'third places', and what companies need to consider accommodating employees who will demand or expect this new approach to the workplace.