Harrow and Colchester Chamber of Commerce - March Monthly Meeting
2023-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Zoom
We welcome you to attend our monthly meeting on Thursday March 16th, 2023 at the Zoom address below:
Topic: Harrow and Colchester Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Time: March 16, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Harrow and Colchester Chamber of Commerce - April Monthly Meeting
2023-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Zoom
We welcome you to attend our monthly meeting on Thursday April 20th, 2023 at the Zoom address below:
Topic: Harrow and Colchester Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Time: April 20, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Spring Bloom & Boat Show
2023-05-20 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Uptown Harrow (King St. & Victoria), King St & Victoria St, Harrow, Ontario, Canada
Join us on May 20th from 12-6pm for our Spring Bloom & Boat Show presented by Rotary Club of Harrow.
Family fun for all ages featuring:
– Plant sale & boat show
– Local vendors
– Scavenger hunt
– Food, refreshment & popcorn
– Face painting
Location: Rotary Park (aka the old Petro Lot)

Soapbox Derby Coming to Harrow
2023-06-24 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit)
Essex – The Town of Essex is thrilled to partner with the Rotary Club of Harrow to host the Town’s first Soapbox Derby! Join us for a fun-filled day of races and family-friendly activities including a bouncy castle and kid-friendly activities.
Date: June 24, 2023
Time: 8a.m. to 4p.m.
Location: King Street, Harrow
*Rain Date: July 25. Follow the Town of Essex Facebook and Twitter Account for updates.
“We are excited to bring the Soapbox Derby to the streets of Harrow for the first time!” said Sherry Bondy, Mayor. “I encourage our youth to get creative and enter this unique event. It is sure to be a fun time for all.”
Individuals interested in racing are asked to contact the Homebuilt Soapbox Racing Association for details and registration.
All vehicles/racers must meet the following regulations:

Open to individuals 6 to 16 years of age.
Vehicle must be no wider than 36 inches.
Vehicle must be no longer than 7 feet.
Vehicle must be at least 6 inches off ground.
Vehicle cannot be taller than 36 inches.
Car and driver must weigh less than 200lbs combined.
Vehicle must have 4 wheels and working brakes.
All drivers must have a helmet (bicycle, hockey, atv, etc.)
In partnership with the Rotary Club of Harrow.

Harrow's Miracle Food Drive
2023-06-24 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit)
On June 24th, the Harrow Community Pantry volunteers will join other community groups to collect non-perishable, cleaning and self-care items during Harrow’s Miracle Food Drive.
Community members in the Harrow Core, Colchester Village, and on the beach roads between Meadows Road and Arner Townline are encouraged to leave their items on their porch, front step or sidewalk before 11AM. Donations will be collected between 11AM-12:30PM.
Rural drop-off locations are also available before 11AM on June 24th. These drop-off points are:

Harrow Agricultural Building
Harrow Mennonite Church
Harrow Home Hardware
The Feed Store
All donations collected during Harrow’s Miracle Food Drive will be split between the Harrow Community Pantry and the Harrow Food Bank.

"Open Streets" Harrow Friday June 30th from 5-8pm
2023-06-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
The Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an “Open Street” on Friday, June 30th from 5 to 8 pm. If you would like to put up a vendor booth for your business, please send an email to Kristen.Merklinger@libro.ca.

Harrow Rotary Club - Free Community Breakfast & BBQ
2023-09-09 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Harrow, Ontario
Free Community Breakfast & Lunch BBQ this Saturday September 9th at our Rotary Hut. We will also be providing free fresh produce for anyone to take home. Our community has been through a lot but We Stand Strong Together! See you this Saturday from 8 am till about 2:00 pm.
Special thanks to councillor Rodney Hammond for your support.

"Open Streets" Harrow Friday September 29th from 5-8:00pm
2023-09-29 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
Following the success of our summer “Open Streets” event, the Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce will be hosting another “Open Streets” on Friday, September 29th from 5 to 8:00pm. If you would like to put up a vendor booth for your business, please send an email to Kristen.Merklinger@libro.ca.

Project Hope Windsor-Essex - Hunt For Hope
2023-09-30 13:00 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Harrow, Ontario
A community-wide scavenger hunt to raise funds for the Harrow Community Pantry!
Saturday September 30th from 1-5:30pm. Teams of 3-6 players. Registration details coming soon.
Sponsors needed!

Partners in Progress - Vehicle Electrification Fire Side Chat
2023-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Colchester Community Centre, 100 Jackson St., Harrow, Ontario, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
Join us for our “Partners in Progress” – Vehicle Electrification Fire Side Chat with Dan Vincent on October 26th, 2023 at the Colchester Community Centre.
Let’s dive into the topic of Vehicle Electrification and Electric Vehicles (EVs), covering their history, types, operation, consumer concerns and EV battery charging. We’ll also discuss different charger types, levels, their advantages and disadvantages and the cost of use. Finally, we’ll explore how to create an Electric Vehicle charging event to promote EV adoption and increase foot traffic.
Speaker Details:
Dan Vincent
– Vehicle Electrification Professor
– North America Certified
– EVPro – SAE Electric Vehicle Level 1
– Electric Vehicle Certified Instructor
– Switch Vehicle
– Legacy EV Electric Vehicle Technician Certification
Free for Members of the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce and $10.00 for Non-Members. Appetizers & refreshments included.
Please RSVP by October 19th to harrowcolchestersouthchamber@gmail.com.

2024 Annual General Meeting
2024-01-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Harrow Arena, 243 McAffee St., Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada
Please join the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday January 18, 2024 at the Harrow Arena Community Room at 7:00pm for snacks & refreshments. Please also let us know if you are interested in sitting on the Board of Directors.
Attendees will have a chance to win 1 of 3 $50 gift certificates!

2nd Annual Ice Festival
2024-02-10 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Harrow, Ontario
The Harrow Rotary Club and the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce present the 2nd Annual Ice Festival!
Date: Saturday February 10th
Place: Uptown Harrow (King St. & Victoria)
Time: 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Activities include: road hockey, scavenger hunt, football toss and much more! BBQ, hot chocolate and cookies available. Fun for the entire family!

Fraud Protection and Awareness
2024-03-22 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Harrow Legion, 37 McAffee Street, Harrow, Ontario, Canada
Fraud Protection & Awareness Event
Harrow Legion and the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce are partnering with the O.P.P. Community Services to host this Free information session!
Join us Friday March 22nd at 11am at the Harrow Legion 37 McAffee St.

Business Networking Social
2024-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Daisy & Co. Wine Bar, 41 King St., Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1V0, Canada
You’re Invited to the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Social taking place Wednesday May 15th, 2024 from 7-8:30pm at Daisy & Co. Wine Bar!
Tickets:
$10 – Members
$15 – Future Members
Ticket includes a drink and apps. Special gift for all members. Business card draw and door prizes!
Contact: Corrine Bridger
corrineinharrow@gmail.com

"Open Streets" Harrow Friday June 28th from 5-8pm
2024-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
The Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an “Open Street” on Friday, June 28th from 5 to 8 pm. If you would like to put up a vendor booth for your business, please send an email to jillmarontate@gmail.com.
Enjoy an evening in downtown Harrow featuring 30+ vendors, a magician, live music, food trucks, coffee and much more!

"Open Streets" Harrow Friday September 27th from 5-8pm
2024-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
The Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an “Open Street” on Friday, September 27th from 5 to 8 pm. If you would like to put up a vendor booth for your business, please send an email to connect@daisyco.net.
Enjoy an evening in downtown Harrow featuring 30+ vendors, a magician, live music, food trucks, coffee and much more!

2nd Annual Project Hope Windsor-Essex - Hunt For Hope
2024-10-05 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Harrow, Ontario
A community-wide scavenger hunt to raise funds for the Harrow Community Pantry! Saturday October 5th from 1-6:00.
This community-wide scavenger hunt was a massive success last year. Participants had a blast solving clues, then enjoyed dinner, awards, and prizes.
12 teams participated in 2023, raising $13,750 for the Harrow Community Pantry from our teams, pledges, and 31 sponsors. We’re looking to top those numbers this year!
If you’re considering registering a team of 2-6 hunters, don’t miss the early bird discount period before September 14th.
Early Bird pricing (September 1-14) = $150
Regular pricing (September 15-28) = $200

Estate Essentials Seminar
2025-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Harrow Arena, 243 McAffee St., Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada
Estate planning gets to the heart of why you take care of yourself, your family and your wealth – and that’s why you need to include it in your financial plans. Join us to learn about key information to help make your estate planning journey a smooth one.
Wednesday, February 5 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Harrow Arena Community Room, 243 McAffee St., Harrow
Free admission, appetizers & refreshments provided

2025 Annual General Meeting
2025-03-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Harrow Arena, 243 McAffee St., Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada
Please join the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday March 6th, 2025 at the Harrow Arena Community Room at 7:00pm for snacks & refreshments. Please also let us know if you are interested in sitting on the Board of Directors.

Fraud Protection and Awareness
2025-03-28 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Harrow Legion, 37 McAffee Street, Harrow, Ontario, Canada
Fraud Protection & Awareness Event
Harrow Legion and the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce are partnering with the O.P.P. Community Services to host this Free information session!
Join us Friday March 28th at 10:30am at the Harrow Legion 37 McAffee St.

Harrow and Colchester Chamber of Commerce - Monthly Meeting
2025-04-17 08:15 - 09:30, 2025-05-15 08:15 - 09:30, 2025-06-19 08:15 - 09:30, 2025-07-17 08:15 - 09:30 (America/Detroit)
We welcome you to attend our monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of each month via Zoom!
Please email harrowcolchestersouthchamber@gmail.com for a meeting link.

"Open Streets" Harrow Friday June 27th from 5-8pm
2025-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
The Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an “Open Street” on Friday, June 27th from 5 to 8 pm. If you would like to put up a vendor booth for your business, please send an email to connect@daisyco.net.
Enjoy an evening in downtown Harrow featuring 30+ vendors, a magician, live music, food trucks, coffee and much more!

"Open Streets" Harrow Friday September 26th from 5-8pm
2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
The Harrow and Colchester South Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an “Open Street” on Friday, September 26th from 5 to 8 pm. If you would like to put up a vendor booth for your business, please send an email to connect@daisyco.net.
Enjoy an evening in downtown Harrow featuring 30+ vendors, a magician, live music, food trucks, coffee and much more!

2026 Annual General Meeting
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Harrow Arena, 243 McAffee St., Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada
We are excited to invite you to this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members, strengthen relationships within our business community, and get a first look at the exciting initiatives the Chamber has planned for the year ahead.
This year’s AGM will feature special guest speaker Frank Abbruzzese, an award-winning tech leader and renowned community connector who will bring inspiring insights on innovation, leadership, and the power of networking. We’re thrilled to have him join us, and we know you’ll find his message both energizing and relevant to your business.
Attached, you’ll find the official event flyer with all the details, as well as the proposed by-laws, which will be reviewed and voted on during the meeting. Your participation is important, and we encourage all members to attend, engage, and have your voice heard.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community-building as we kick off another exciting year together.
Please RSVP here!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Balanced Power: The Future of Feminine Leadership
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | King St. Cafe, 24 King St. W., Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada
Women’s Event hosted by the Harrow & Colchester South Chamber of Commerce
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm
Location: King St. Café 24 King St. W. Harrow
An intimate, embodied keynote for women in business that redefines gender equality beyond performance and polarity. This talk explores the integration of divine feminine wisdom and grounded masculine structure as the foundation of true leadership, wealth, and impact. It invites women to move beyond hustle, hardness, and imitation, and into coherence, presence, and embodied authority. Not about becoming louder. Not about becoming harder. But about becoming whole.
Tickets:
Chamber Members: $15
Future Members: $25
Contact: Corrine Bridger ~ 519-965-6361 | corrineinharrow@gmail.com
Tickets: https://visitharrow.ca/rsvp/

Harrow and Colchester Chamber of Commerce – Monthly Meeting
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit)
We welcome you to attend our monthly meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month via Zoom!
Please email harrowcolchestersouthchamber@gmail.com for a meeting link.
