Weekly E-News – August 9, 2023

• Member Highlights
• Next Business After Hours August 24th at Average Joe’s Eatery and Patio Bar 
• NBDCC Board of Directors LAST Call for Nominations – Due TODAY at 4pm
• Chamber Perks App – Take Advantage of this FREE Marketing Tool!
• Looking to Hire a Skilled Foreign Worker?  Check out North Bay & Area RNIP 
• Vic Fedeli MPP Nipissing
• Our Hospital Walk/Run is September 24, 2023 – REGISTER TODAY!

Advocacy and Policy

• Industry Associations Call for More Time to Repay CEBA Loans
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce Housing Affordability Report

Business Supports and Funding Programs

• Blue Sky Net New Website
• Grow Your Business Online Grant (OCC)
• Futurpreneur – Launch or Grow Your Dream Business
• 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
• Talent Opportunities Program – An initiative of the Ontario Chamber  of Commerce
• Indigenous Prosperity Foundation
• Career Launcher Apprenticeships Program
• iiON Funding Programs – iRapid and SFEP
• The Business Centre & Digital Main Street Digital Transformation Grant
• Indigenous Business Navigator 
• Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
• North Bay Works – HR Support Program
• Government of Canada Benefits Finder
• Government of Ontario Funding Opportunities
• NOHFC Programs

Events and Webinars

• Mark Your Calendars for the Business Event of the Year!
• Feast on the Farm – Sunday August 13, 2023
• Yes Employment Services August Workshop & Events Calendar
• Bay Block Party – August 26th
• Digital Main Street Events

Member Benefits

• Advertising Opportunities at The Chamber – Include NBDCC in Your Marketing Strategy!
• Chambers Plan –  Canada’s #1 Plan for Employee Benefits – Connect with Jake Lacourse for More Information
• Kennedy Insurance & Economical Car & Home Group Insurance – Up to 25% in Savings
• Rogers Preferred Program for Employees of NBDCC Members
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce SME Institute Training, Support and Advice
• Elavon Payment Processing
• Freightcom Chamber Shipping Program
• Meridian Credit Union
• Grand & Toy
• Purolator
• Esso fleet plan

Information of Interest

• CIM Northern Gateway Golf Tournament – August 25
• Canadian Chamber Latest Business Data Lab Report – Tech Sector
• Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON)
• bdc* – Revving Up Your Sales: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
• How to Cope with Inflation and Remain Profitable
• GC Business Insights August 2023
• Near North Crime Stoppers Gala – September 23rd