The OCC and #ONChamberNetwork launched a major province-wide letter writing campaign urging businesses to encourage their local provincial candidates to support our election platform, Vote Prosperity. To view the Vote Prosperity document, click HERE. Make your...
Today’s Presentation on Understanding Bill 148
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - presenters Dean Decaire of BDO Canada LLP and Christian Tremblay of Wallace Klein Partners in Law LLP provided the following information for businesses to assist in Understanding Bill 148. A copy of their presentation can be found by...
Investment and Vision Important for the Region
This past week has been a very good one for the City of North Bay and two long-time members of the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce. It is always a pleasure when we welcome the minister of Northern Development and Mines, the Honourable Michael Gravelle, and...
Bizarre Week in Politics
This past week and a half reminds me of something out of the old television series with Rod Serling and “The Twilight Zone”, it has been totally bizarre. I am of course, referring to the events surrounding the PC party resignations and subsequent events. I don’t...
Understanding Bill 148 breakfast seminar
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 7:30 am to 9:00 am, at Best Western Lakeshore Drive. Pre-registration is required. Call the Chamber office 705-472-8480 or email Patti at [email protected] to reserve your seat. Members: $15.00, Non-members $25.00. ...
Special thanks to United Way and Ken-Gap Holdings…also congrats to the MPP!
Our very first Business After Hours event for 2018 was held last Thursday night at the Kennedy Building and co-hosted by the United Way Centraide North East and Ken-Gap Holdings. Great turnout for a cooler January evening and we’re very pleased to see many of our...
Comparing OPP Costing vs Local, a Tough Task
The past week has seen numerous media stories, social media articles and opinions surrounding the proposal floated at Council to have a costing by the OPP, for policing of the City of North Bay. My column a couple of weeks ago discussed some of the budget challenges...
The Premier would be happy to talk to any business owner!
Friday, January 19, 2018 Ontario Chamber Network: The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) understands the significant impact that recent increases to the minimum wage and expansion of labour and employment standards are having on all businesses. For months, we have...
Further Offset Measures Needed in Upcoming Budget to Keep Ontario Competitive
The Ontario’s Chamber Network calls for tax reform, smart spending to support Ontario businesses North Bay, ON – Today, the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce (NBDCC), in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) provided the Ontario government...
Local skiers got their start at Laurentian Ski Hill
Congratulations to one of our own, Tyler Nicholson, on being named to the Canadian Olympic Team that is heading to South Korea next month. As announced earlier this week by the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Snow Board, Tyler has been selected to represent...