Don’t miss out on the online auction March 15 – 28, 2020
Visit the auction now! Community This is a great opportunity to bid for great deals on fantastic items and services from local businesses and merchants — while supporting and strengthening the range of services the Meaford Chamber of Commerce offers to Meaford businesses and community groups. More details on how and when to bid coming […]
$16,150 awarded at Meaford Dragons 2019
Meaford Hall was packed on Wednesday, October 30 as five brave entrepreneurs faced the Meaford Dragons. Here are the results. The five businesses received a total of $16,150 in cash and in-kind services. Kim and Matt Simpson of Free Spirit Forest and Nature School received $6,500, including $3250 from the Dragons A 9-month free small […]
Meet the Dragon Slayers – 2019 Meaford Dragons contestants
The battle lines are drawn. Five dragon slayers have emerged from a pool of hopefuls and are girding themselves to take on the Meaford Dragons Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Meaford Hall. Here they are. Back 40 Glamping Scott, Elizabeth, and Ben McIntosh plan to offer high end camping experiences for guests who wish to […]
Daryl Johnson joins the Dragons
Daryl Johnson 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 the years since, he completed the Culinary Management program at the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning […]
Meaford Dragons supports and encourages future entrepreneurs with two programs
It’s not just the entrepreneurs on stage who come away inspired to do more. Meaford Dragons is also committed to supporting and encouraging young entrepreneurs. This year, we’ve launched two programs to do just that. The Future Entrepreneur Program Individuals and businesses have an opportunity to give a boost to an aspiring entrepreneur. When they […]
Videos feature past winners of Meaford Dragons
2019 marks the 11th year of Meaford Dragons. Time flies when you’re slaying dragons. Here are four of our top dragon slayers from years past. Meaford Dragons 2009 – Meredith Cowan, Meredith’s Ginger Syrup Meaford Dragons 2009. Meredith Cowan wowed the Dragons and the audience with Meredith’s Ginger Syrup, and emerged as the big winner, […]
Meaford Dragon Darryl Hindle is back – Quench Buggy
Darryl’s the Chief Hydration Officer at Quench Buggy, a previous Dragons’ Den contestant, and winner of the “Audience Choice Award”! Darryl took his idea that was pitched to the Dragons’ and now runs an extremely successful business within the Municipality of Meaford as well as offering his services internationally. Darryl is always looking for ways […]
Introducing Nancy Sharma, RIBO, BrokerLink – Meaford Dragon
Nancy Sharma is looking forward to joining the rest of the Meaford Dragons as they choose the most promising entrepreneurs at this year’s event. Nancy completed her Early Childhood Education Diploma at Georgian College Owen Sound and Orillia campuses. Her computer experience led to a stint with an Internet and software company, and in turn, […]
Meet Meaford Dragon Steve Bosman, MSW Plastics
Another Meaford Dragon is all fired up and ready to grill some local businesses and test their mettle. Steve Bosman has served as a Dragon in the past and is eager to return. Steve has been involved in business since 2001, and part of the ownership of MSW Plastics since it began, in 2007. Steve […]
Meaford Dragons sponsorship opportunities
This annual event is the economic backbone of small business growth in the Municipality of Meaford. Each year, contestants compete for 5 spots at the main event, where they can win cash and prizes to put towards starting their own small business, or expanding an existing small business. They’re provided with invaluable business training and […]
Meet our newest Dragon: Marie-Catherine Marsot
Marie-Catherine is a familiar face to Meaford Dragons fans, as the winner of the 2017 Meaford Dragons competition. She’s 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 […]
Call for video appearances by former Meaford Dragons contestants
The Bruce Grey Simcoe Regional Tourism Organization has awarded the Meaford Chamber of Commerce match funding to produce a professional marketing video, to be posted on numerous regional tourism platforms, to include Youtube, the Chamber website, played during future Dragons, and various social media sites. It will also be available for your business website. The […]