Blood Donor Day – Give Blood. Give Back.
2026-02-05 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Canadian Blood Services, 420 Vansickle Rd.,, St. Catharines, ON
🩸 Blood Donor Day – Give Blood. Give Back.
Thursday, February 5 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM📍 Canadian Blood Services420 Vansickle Rd., St. Catharines
The Niagara Board of Trade & Commerce is proud to be a Blood Donor Partner for Life and we’re inviting our members, colleagues, and community to roll up their sleeves for a cause that truly matters.
Whether you’re a regular donor or it’s your first time, your donation helps save lives right here in our region.
Partner for Life Code
When you donate blood or plasma, please use our Partner for Life code:#NIAG0092260
Winter Donor Incentive ✈️
Book and attend a blood or plasma donation appointment — or join the Canadian Blood Services’ Stem Cell Registry — between January 1 and March 31, 2026, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win round-trip tickets for two, courtesy of the Air Canada Foundation, to any Air Canada scheduled destination.*
It’s a simple way to feel lighter, brighter, and better this winter — while making a real difference.
🔎 Full details available at blood.ca
👉 REGISTER HERE
Give an hour. Save a life. Support Niagara.

The Headache Neck-Shoulder Pain Connection Lunch & Learn
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Sideline Social Craft Kitchen & Bar, 89 Meadowvale Drvie, St. Catharines, Canada
Why treating one without the others fails!
RSVP HERE!

In this Lunch & Learn, Dr. David Harper presents the Maverick Approach – a practical, evidence-informed framework that links posture, nervous system function, muscle imbalance and daily work demands to chronic pain patterns. From boardroom stress to the surge in pickleball injuries, this talk reveals how modern lifestyles quietly load the neck and shoulders — and what leaders can do to protect performance, resilience and longevity.
RSVP HERE!
Bring a non-member guest and you both attend free!
Arrive at 11:45 to network longer.
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Business After 5 Life's Empowerment Solutions
2026-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Life’s Empowerment Solutions, 3 Cross St., Unit 302, Welland, ON, Canada
Meet and Learn about one of our newest members
RSVP

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Grant Writing Lunch & Learn
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Sideline Social Craft Kitchen & Bar, 89 Meadowvale Drvie, St. Catharines, Canada
Emma Lowman is the Regional Development Advisor (Community) for Niagara
and is part of a team administering Government of Ontario grants for 5+
Ministries. Emma provides grant-writing expertise and organizational
support more widely in Niagara and has a keen interest in developing
capacity to attract support for building strong, resilient communities.
Emma’s expertise will help you with quote writing, and much more…
At the 11 March 2026 NBTC Lunch & Learn, Emma will share her enthusiasm
for community-connected work and draw on over a decade of experience to
share top tips for writing strong grant applications.
RSVP

Business After 5 - Cornhole Fun
2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Regency Athletic Resort, 8068 Mountain Rd, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6S4
After a long day of work, sometimes the best networking happens when there’s a little fun involved.
Join us for our March Business After 5 – Cornhole Social hosted at Regency Athletic Resort in Niagara Falls. This month we’re adding a bit of friendly competition to the mix while you connect with fellow local business professionals.
📍 Regency Athletic Resort8068 Mountain Rd., Niagara Falls🗓 Wednesday, March 25🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Bring your colleagues, meet new connections, and enjoy a relaxed evening of networking and cornhole. Whether you’re competitive or just there for the laughs, it’s a great way to build relationships in the Niagara business community.
And no need to worry about the weather — the patio courts are covered, heated, and insulated, so you’ll stay warm even if March decides to remind us it’s still winter.
The restaurant will be open for food and drinks, so you can grab a bite while you mingle and play.
✔️ Free to attend✔️ Guests welcome✔️ Door prizes appreciated
Come out, have some fun, and make a few new connections.
👉 Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming.
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April Business After 5 - TBD
2026-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Ontario
Mark the date: Details forthcoming

New Member Breakfast 2026
2026-05-13 08:00 - 09:30 | The Falls Manor, 7104 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, Canada
Niagara Board of Trade & Commerce Presents the
2026 NEW MEMBER WELCOME BREAKFAST
New Members ATTEND FREE – Watch for your Invite!
Date: Wednesday May 13th
Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Where: Falls Manor, 7104 Lundy’s Lane, Niagara Falls
Guests: $25+HST
RSVP by May 11th
We’re excited to welcome our newest members! Join us for a delicious breakfast, networking for connecting with fellow members in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
New members receive complimentary ticket, guests and members/non-members are $25+HST.
Includes: Breakfast and entry for a special draw and door prizes
Bring Business Cards!

May Social & Business After 5
2026-05-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Donnelly’s Irish Pub, 54 Front St S,, Thorold, ON, L2V 1X1
Join us for an evening of networking for our
May Business After 5 SOCIAL.
DONNELLY’S PUB
54 Front St., Thorold
5 – 7 pm
Bring a door prize and be ready to meet new people!
Please RSVP below.

Lunch & Learn with Wayne Gates - Amalgamation
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Club Belvedere, 57 John St., Thorold, Ontario, L2V 5C8, Canada
Lunch & Learn on June 8th
A must attend for a regional update, amalgamation updates and meet & greet with
Wayne Gates, MPP Niagara Falls
June 10th, 2026
12pm – 1:30
Club Belvedere
57 John Street, Thorold
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!
EARLY BIRD RATE: $35/PP +hst until June 1st. INCLUDES LUNCH
Member’s and guests after June 1st $40/pp + HST. INCLUDES LUNCH
