Exploits Chamber of Commerce

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

We’re officially open for weekends!

Summer hours have launched at The Canadian Glove Museum, which means you can now drop by Monday to Sunday from 9 AM to 3 PM — no appointment needed.

Come explore Canada’s one-and-only glove museum this summer. Bring a friend, stop in on the weekend, and see the stories behind the gloves.

📍 268 Main Street, Point Leamington, NL
📞 +1 709-484-3596
🌐 www.thecanadianglovemuseum.com

We can’t wait to welcome you!

06/15/2026

Marathon Gold Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinox Gold Corporation, intends to issue a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for the provision of civil works and general services at the Valentine Mine Site. The anticipated commencement date for the work is approximately August 2026

The RFP is currently scheduled to be issued on June 22, 2026, with a closing date of July 3, 2026.

Set out in the attached executive summary is the primary Contractor responsibilities associated with the anticipated scope of work. Contractors interested in reviewing and submitting a proposal in response to the RFP, either independently or together with alliance partners, are requested to advise Marathon Gold of their intent to participate.

Where a Contractor intends to submit a proposal with an alliance partner, the name of the participating alliance company must also be provided.

All expressions of interest, questions or requests for clarification may be sent to Selena Bil, Senior Contracts Lead and Celina Swire, Contracts Specialist at [email protected] no later than June 19th, 2026.

Mason Kerpan
Stakeholder & Indigenous Relations Coordinator

Valentine Gold Mine
M +1 709 290 5015
Equinox Gold Corp.
TSX: EQX | NYSE-A: EQX
www.equinoxgold.com

06/04/2026

Chamber Office Closed from June 5-12, re-opening on Monday, June 15th.

I will be away on Annual Leave.

Please call office at 709-489-7512 and leave message.

06/02/2026

We had an awesome Business Networking Coffee Break this morning at the Grand Rodeo .
This is our second such event in the last year or so and it was really well attended. Lots of great conversation and networking. We may host another in the fall of this year.

Thanks to all that came out.

06/02/2026

I attended the Exploits Cruise Ship Symposium in Botwood yesterday. It was an imitative of the Exploits Valley Port Corporation. There were three outstanding presenters representing Cruise NL, and Indigenous Tourism in NL.

There is a great opportunity for business, and specifically the tourism sector in the Exploits Region to partner with this project as it moves forward.

In 2026, Cruise NL are projecting a total of 176 Ship Calls, with a total passenger volume of 82,224, and an additional 39,336 crew that will grace our waters and ports.

The Port of Botwood intends to be on that list in the coming years. Well done EVPC.

06/02/2026

BUSINESS NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK TODAY

Drop by the Grand Rodeo on 7 Church Road TODAY, June 2 for our second Business Networking Coffee Break. It’s an informal setting, where community and business leaders mingle and learn more about each other. This is a FREE event and all are welcome.

Invite a friend. Set your calendar for TODAY, Tuesday, June 2 anytime from 9:30am-11am.
Regards
Gary

06/01/2026

Good afternoon members,

We have recently become aware of an application before the Canada Industrial Relations Board that requests the removal of Marine Atlantic’s essential service status and that it would allow for a significant reduction in the service offering to and from the province.

We know how critical Marine Atlantic is to our economy. The business community, employees, suppliers, residents, and visitors all rely on this system.

Access to Newfoundland and Labrador, including the free movement of food, goods and people, is essential to the province’s economic prosperity, health, and safety. Any reduction in ferry service capacity could have detrimental consequences for residents, businesses, and supply chains.

As this situation continues to unfold, we will remain focused on ensuring broader public-interest impacts are clearly understood by government and decision-makers.

CALL TO ACTION
We are requesting information/stories you have on how a reduced ferry service would affect your members. Please send to me and Brandon Ellis (cc’d).

We commit to keeping you informed as additional information becomes available.

Sincerely,
Rhonda Tulk-Lane ICD.D | CIM.D
President & CEO | Président et PDG
Chair, Chambers of the Federation | Président, Chambres de la Fédération
709-351-0291

05/29/2026

☕🤝 The Exploits Chamber Business Networking Coffee Break is returning to Grand Rodeo on June 2nd!

After such a wonderful turnout and positive energy at last year’s event, we are excited to once again welcome the business community for another morning of networking, conversation, ideas, and connections.

It’s always inspiring to see local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders come together under one roof to support and encourage each other. We look forward to another great gathering filled with coffee, collaboration, and community spirit ☕✨

A special thank you to all the partners and organizations helping make this event possible once again.

📍 Grand Rodeo — 7 Church Rd., Grand Falls-Windsor
We look forward to welcoming everyone again this year!

05/28/2026

We just finished up out first Business Start Up Open House at the Exploits Valley Mall. We were very pleased with the organizations that took part. It was a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to drop in and access information that can assist them in starting or expanding their businesses.

We look forward to building on the partnerships we created today and continuing to work for our members and the business community.

Thanks again to Wanda Pittman of Exploits Valley Mall for her leadership in this initiative and Lindsey Mercer of Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE) for her partnership.

Here are the organizations that took part. Feel free to reach out to any of them if you require information on starting or growing a business.