Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce

11/03/2026

FEDERAL BUDGET BREAKFAST
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 8:00 – 9:30 A.M., THE MILL RESTAURANT, 990 ONTARIO STREET, COBOURG

Budget 2026 will be tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister François-Philippe Ch*****ne on Thursday, November 5, 2026, marking the second federal budget under Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with Baker Tilly for this breakfast meeting that will provide an overview of the 2026 Federal Budget, with a specific reference to the short and long-term impact this budget will have on businesses.

Pre-Registration with payment is required.
Chamber Members: $25 Non-Members $30
(Prices include taxes and gratuities)
Hot Breakfast Buffet includes Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Pancakes, Muffins & Croissants, Fresh Whole Fruit, Coffee and Tea

Register safely and securely online:
https://nccofc.ca/events/ =329&cid=1961&wid=801&type=Cal

11/03/2026

NCCofC MEET & GREET
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce "Meet & Greets" are hosted monthly by different members of the NCCofC. These events are open to all local business people - Chamber Members and Soon-To-Be Members!

These Business-to-Business networking events include light refreshments, a Door-Prize Contest, and invaluable interaction with other members of our diverse and growing business community.

This month's generous host is Yarn It!

Celebrating their 7th Birthday on Saturday, November 7th, Yarn It! was built on community and has stood by that since its inception in 2017.
Yarn It! carries a large selection of yarns, from synthetics to the most luxurious fibre blends - because they believe that, no matter your budget, your should be able to enjoy the wonderful crafts of knitting and crocheting.
They offer classes from beginner level and up, host many special events through the year, and have an in-store "knitting circle" for customers to enjoy.

As a courtesy to our hosts, Pre-Registration is Required:
https://nccofc.ca/events/ =317&cid=1961&wid=801&type=Cal

10/27/2026

10/27/2026

✨ Come Discover the Treasures! ✨

There is going to be a little bit of everything - and plenty of wonderful surprises! Come for a browse, stay for a coffee, and see what treasures you can discover.

📅 Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
⏰ 10:00AM – 6:00PM
📍 Cobourg Public Library

🧵 Handmade Quilted Treasures
Beautiful fabrics, thoughtful details and lots of love have gone into a wonderful collection of handmade items, including quilted bridge and card-table cloths, placemats with matching napkins, pillow covers, children’s and adult aprons, pie and pot covers, jewellery travel bags, purses and charming cloth buckets perfect for holding gifts.

📚 Stories & Authors
Meet two local authors who will be here with their books. And if you love a little mystery, be sure to visit our Mystery Book Table - each wrapped book comes with clues, but you won’t know the title until you take it home!

🎨 Rocks That Tell a Story
One of our talented members hand-paints rocks with the most amazing patterns. Some are simply beautiful; others seem to tell a story of their own. They are sure to make you smile!

🍰 Something Delicious
Come hungry! Our bake table will feature fresh sourdough bread and focaccia, brownies, Rice Krispie squares, apple fritters, cookies and granola. And there may even be a few mini cakes making an appearance!

🐘 The Platinum Elephant Tables
This is where you never quite know what you might find! Expect some truly unusual and wonderful treasures - including a fabulous fur hat, a lovely shawl, brand-new hiking boots with socks, exquisite handmade wooden pieces such as a cutting board and trivet, and perhaps even a pair of John Fluevog shoes for those in the know. And keep your eyes open for a beautiful decorative piece from Bulgaria - just one of the unexpected finds waiting to be discovered.

☕ And, of course, coffee!
Take a break from your treasure hunting with a freshly made latte or cappuccino that you can sip while you wander among the tables.

Bring a friend. Have a wander. You never know what wonderful surprise you might find! 🛍️

10/27/2026

🚀 Ready to take your business to the next level?
Starter Company Plus program & grant now accepting applications!

✅ Operating your business for 6 months or more
✅ Grant opportunities of up to $3,500
✅ FREE business training and mentorship
✅ Support to help grow and strengthen your business

Whether you're looking to expand your operations, invest in equipment, boost your marketing or explore new opportunities, this program could help you reach your business goals!

📅 Applications close November 16, 2026.
👉 Learn more and apply: https://becn.ca/StarterCompany

Delivered through the Ontario Small Business Advisory Centre (OSBAC) program by the Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Northumberland and funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario.

Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce Warkworth Business Association Downtown Colborne Business Association Downtown Cobourg Downtown Port Hope Campbellford BIA Downtown Brighton

10/16/2026

Thank you to Five Counties Children's Centre for welcoming us to last night’s Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce Meet and Greet! We enjoyed the tour and learning more about Five Counties’ programs and their collaboration with EarlyON. Congratulations on creating such a thoughtful, warm and welcoming space for children and families!

It was also great to connect with Douglas Mann of Mann McCracken & Associates, one of last year’s participating Will Week lawyers. Stay tuned for this year’s Will Week announcement!

Photo left to right: Douglas Mann, Partner, Mann McCracken & Associates; April Day, Program and Communications Manager, Northumberland United Way; Elizabeth Carmichael, Program Manager, Northumberland Sites, Five Counties Children's Centre

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Tonight’s “Hamilton Township Open House” wrapped up our “Meet the Candidates” series on a high note - fantastic turnout and engagement throughout the entire event - we even went a little overtime!

Sincere thanks to the Candidates from Cobourg, Alnwick Haldimand and Hamilton Township - we had 100% of candidates participate in all three municipalities, and School Trustee Candidates at every event. Also a personal thanks to those who generously volunteered their time to help ensure these events ran smoothly - fantastic examples of the commitment to community that defines the Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce.

We’ve done our part, so now it’s up to you to exercise your democratic rights and your municipal responsibility by voting!