Serving Calabogie and Area
A Four Seasons Resort/Community
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While the organization has existed in various forms for fifteen years, the revitalized association, sporting a new name, has been operating since 2004. CABA is the Calabogie and Area Business Association. The new name reflects the growing interest of Greater Madawaska businesses to join forces.
As
early as November 2002 there were 39 paid up CABA business members.
Today that number has climbed to 100+, with the expectation that
more will come on board. The core group of businesses evolved in
Calabogie, it having the municipalitys highest concentration of
businesses. In 2002, Burnstown (outside the municipality of Greater
Madawaska) joined the association and most recently businesses in
Griffith and Matawatchan have been joining.
CABA is a proactive association with a mandate of promoting the endeavours of the local business community. In the process of CABA realizing its goals, the community benefits enormously. These goals include:
- assisting in the actions of the economic development plan for Greater Madawaska,
- lobbying for improved connectivity within the municipality,
- lobbying for development of improved tourism and business related digital assets
- improving area signage and visitors services
- encouraging the development of multi-use trails around Calabogie Lake,
- supporting the development of Barnet Cottage Park as a public recreation location
- monitoring the quality of water entering and leaving the township.
- develop strategic partnerships with county and area business organizations
See the CABA stgrategic plan for more details.
The association organizes the annual "Festival of the Senses" to promote local business, tourism and culture.
The Association supports community events, such as the Lions Club Christmas Parade and the Firefighters Canada Day Celebrations among others. Whats good for the community is good for CABA.
All businesses in our locale share common challenges. By working as a united force toward common goals, CABA strengthens the efforts of individual businesses.
An annual membership fee of $40 for local businesses is very good value. CABA meetings are a wonderful forum to find out what is going on in the municipality. The quarterly meetings of the membership provide the opportunity to meet other business owners for the exchange of ideas.
If you are a business operating in the Calabogie and area locale and would like to join us, contact Debbie Knaut at 613-752-115
Latest Available Minutes and Annual Reports
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September 12 2011 General Meeting
2005-2006 Annual Report of
Achievements
2006-2007 Annual Report of
Achievements
2007-2008 Annual Report of
Achievements
2008-2009 Annual Report of
Achievements
2009-2010 Annual Report of
Achievements
