Meet the Dragons – Thomas Vincent
THOMAS VINCENT Recognizing that traditional hotel’s ‘one size fits all’ service did not serve the long term business traveller, Thom Vincent pioneered the whole new field of furnished suites in corporate hospitality. For over 30 years, he built Global Travel Apartments with operations in 40 cities around the world. When Interstate Hotel Group bought the company, Thom was appointed President, […]
Meet the Dragon Slayers – 2020 Meaford Dragons contestants
The Dragon Slayers have met the Dragons and pitched their business proposals. The Dragon event will be virtual this year but just as entertaining as last year. We look forward to sharing their on stage journey in December. Let’s introduce you to the 2020 Slayers: Adam Harrington – Northern Nutrition Pet Treat & Food Company Northern […]
Marie-Catherine Marsot is back for Meaford Dragons 2020
A winner in 2017. A Dragon in 2019. And now she’s back for 2020. Marie-Catherine is the founder and CEO of The Frauxmagerie Ltd., in Meaford, and co-owner of Orangetheory Fitness in Barrie, Ontario. Marie-Catherine’s career began as an infantry officer for the military, and then she joined Peel Regional Police and quickly rose through […]
Meet returning Meaford Dragon Nancy Sharma, RIBO, BrokerLink
Nancy Sharma is back again to help the Meaford Dragons choose the most promising entrepreneurs at this year’s event. Nancy obtained her Registered Insurance Broker of Ontario (RIBO) licence in 2001 and joined HJM Insurance in Owen Sound, before moving to the Meaford office in 2012. The next year, she became Branch Manager of the […]
Amici’s Daryl Johnson back as a 2020 Dragon
Back for a second year in the Dragons’ Lair, Daryl Johnson is ready to fire up budding Meaford entrepreneurs. Daryl is Chef and co-owner of Amici’s Restaurant and Pizzeria in Meaford. His life in foodservice dates back to his teens and his first kitchen job at the Falls Inn in Walters Falls in 2006. In […]
Meet the Dragons – Robert Voigt
Robert Voigt is the Director of Planning for Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities; President of the Georgian Triangle Development Institute; the first Canadian member of the Urban Land Institute’s, Health Leaders Network; advisory board member for EcoHealth Ontario; and, is an artist, writer and Registered Professional Planner practicing for 25 years in governmental and private sector organizations […]
Our response to COVID-19 may provide a positive glimpse of the future
COVID-19 has disrupted many of the exciting plans Meaford has been working on to reinvent our downtown core and make it the envy of the south shore of Georgian Bay. During the last few months, the Meaford Chamber of Commerce quickly responded to these threats to our business community. In this article in The Meaford […]
Grey Bruce Public Health Stage 2 Opening
Patios are starting to open up, Day Cares, RMT’s, Optometrists, Osteopaths, Photographers, Pet Care specialists, Hair Dressers and many more. The Grey Bruce Public Health website has additional information that will help Businesses open safely, and Customers enjoy their experience without fear. Follow the link and click on the business sector that your interested in. […]
Grey County: Stage 2 Reopening What You Need to Know
Stage 2 Reopening – What You Need to Know On Friday, June 12, our region will enter Stage 2 of Provincial reopening. Select businesses and public spaces may reopen if they can safely meet the public health criteria outlined in the provincial framework. Workplaces and their patrons can help make Stage 2 a success by following general public health advice and implementing […]
Town hall with MP and MPP on the impact of COVID-19 on local business
On 12 May the Meaford Chamber of Commerce hosted a Zoom Town Hall with our local Member of Parliament, Alex Ruff, and Member of Provincial Parliament, Bill Walker. Conducted for Chamber of Commerce members in the Municipalities of Meaford, Grey Highlands, and West Grey, this event presented all our members an excellent opportunity to be […]
eCommerce Assistance Program helps businesses open for online shopping
Note: The eCommerce Assistance Program is now closed for applications. The eCommerce Assistance Program, funded by the Municipality of Meaford and administered by the Meaford Chamber of Commerce, aims to assist existing commercial retail businesses to develop an eCommerce internet capability that will allow them to sell products and take payments online from their own […]
Meaford is Open for Business
The Meaford Chamber of Commerce wants everyone to support our local businesses. We hope this listing will help you access businesses that are open in the Municipality. This is a dynamic time with things changing daily; this information will change as needed. If you have any questions, or need any assistance please contact the Chamber […]