Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce

11/05/2026

Make your business voice heard.

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce's annual Business Confidence Survey is your opportunity to share the challenges, priorities, and opportunities shaping your business and our community.
Your experience helps ensure businesses in Prince Edward County are represented in the policy recommendations and broader economic priorities that will shape our province's future.

Complete the confidential survey here: https://di.legeropinion.com/survey/selfserve/542/cw11497_10018855_1?list=4&Chamber=97

11/05/2026

Congratulations to Eyewear Haus, on their Grand Opening at 97 Main Street in Picton! Thank you to Natasha Eyewear Haus for hosting the ribbon cutting event with PEC Mayor Steve Ferguson, PEC Chamber CEO Duarte Da Silva Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce , Jenn Hardenne Community and Operations Manager of Picton BIA Experience Picton , Adam Bramburger of MPP Tyler Allsopp's team Tyler Allsopp


Eyewear Haus is a family-owned modern optical boutique with an
on-site Optometrist offering eye exams, curated selection of designer and
independent frames, advanced lens technology, and personalized care and service
all at accessible prices.

photo credit Madi Harker the small social company

11/05/2026

As businesses face trade uncertainty, labour shortages and infrastructure gaps, Budget 2026 must deliver the certainty needed to unlock investment, strengthen Canada’s competitiveness and drive sustainable economic growth.

Read the OCC's Federal Budget 2026 Submission here: https://occ.ca/our-publications/2026-federal-budget-submission/

11/02/2026

Call for board members!

If you’re interested in All Welcome Here/BIPOC of PEC and our work in anti-racism, inclusion, and belonging, please consider joining our board.

Send us a bio or resume. Please be sure to include your name and contact info, confirm that you are BIPOC, how long you’ve been in The County, and your availability for quarterly meetings and event volunteering.

Due to our current board makeup, preference will be given to Indigenous community members and/or those who’ve lived in the County for 5+ years.

You don’t need to be a lawyer or accountant (though that would be great if you are), just someone who’s interested in sharing their voice. This will be a working board as AWH is entirely volunteer run.

All BIPOC are welcome on the board - to be crystal clear. You aren’t too young or too old. Not too q***r or too fluid. Too foreign or too Canadian. Too male. Too dark-skinned, bi/multiracial or white passing. Too anything.

Children are welcome at meetings/childcare will be provided and we will meet in accessible spaces/online.

Please email [email protected] or you can DM All Welcome Here on Facebook and Instagram.

Deadline to apply: November 15, 2026

11/02/2026

Ignite the Entrepreneur Within is designed for individuals who are considering starting a business, have an idea they would like to explore, or are looking for guidance on turning their entrepreneurial aspirations into reality.

Throughout the four weeks, participants will have the opportunity to:
Explore their entrepreneurial readiness and better understand what it takes to start a business.
Develop and refine their business ideas through interactive activities.

Connect with local entrepreneurs, business professionals, and community partners.
Identify valuable resources and support services available throughout our region.
Build confidence and create an actionable plan for moving their business ideas forward.

Program Details:
Dates: November 12 – December 3, 2026
When: Thursdays, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Small Business Centre, Belleville

Registration Link:
Ignite the Entrepreneur Within – Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ignite-the-entrepreneur-within-tickets-2003917697778?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

11/02/2026

Help Shape Future Funding & Incentive Programs

Prince Edward County is developing a Community Improvement Plan, which can guide municipal incentives to spur economic investment. The municipality is reaching out to local business operators to better understand your plans, priorities and challenges. If funding or incentive programs were available to help businesses invest, grow, improve their properties or tackle barriers to development, what would be most useful to you?

The survey takes 5 minutes to complete and will be open until Nov. 30.
Find it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PEC_CIP_Survey



For more information about CIPs and the process to develop one for PEC, please see https://haveyoursay.thecounty.ca/community-improvement-plan.

10/31/2026

Congratulations to Chamber member, Otter Solar Energy!

We are thrilled to announce that Otter Energy has been awarded for it's delivery in the largest commercial rooftop solar array in Ontario—an achievement officially recognized as a 2027 Clean50 Top Project! 🏆

A huge thank you to the Management Group - founders of Canada's Clean50 Awards organization for recognizing this achievement, to our dedicated in-house team of engineers, master electricians, and project managers who executed with excellence, and to our partners .

We’re just getting started. As we expand across Canada, we’re putting power generation back in the hands of heavy industry—proving you never have to sacrifice the bottom line for a clean grid.
https://na3.hubs.ly/y0HGRC0

10/29/2026

A great week celebrating our members and Bay of Quinte businesses!

10/28/2026

The Municipal Clerk has certified the results of the 2026 municipal election.

13,383 of 26,723 eligible electors – or 50.08% of the total electorate – cast their ballots in this year’s municipal election. 🗳

✅ Ernie Margetson was elected Mayor
✅ Jane Lesslie and Kate MacNaughton were elected in Ward 1 (Picton)
✅ Kane Rutgers and Mark Henry were elected in Ward 2 (Bloomfield/Hallowell)
✅ Corey Engelsdorfer was acclaimed in Ward 3 (Wellington)
✅ Andreas Bolik, Dianne O’Brien, and Sam Grosso were elected in Ward 4 (Ameliasburgh)
✅ Emily Jane Pickstock was elected in Ward 5 (Athol)
✅ Bill Roberts was elected in Ward 6 (Sophiasburgh)
✅ Chris Braney was acclaimed in Ward 7 (Hillier)
✅ Ken Morton was elected in Ward 8 (North Marysburgh)
✅ John Hirsch was acclaimed in Ward 9 (South Marysburgh)

Learn more: https://www.thecounty.ca/county_news_notices/county-releases-official-results-of-2026-municipal-election/

10/28/2026

🎉Please join us in welcoming Haus as new member of the PEC Chamber of Commerce!🎉

🌟 Eyewear Haus is a family-owned modern optical boutique with an
on-site Optometrist offering eye exams, curated selection of designer and
independent frames, advanced lens technology, and personalized care and service
all at accessible prices.