Weekly E-News – July 26, 2023

• Member Highlights
• Chamber Office Summer Closure
• Next Business After Hours at Average Joe’s Eatery and Patio Bar August 24th
• Chamber Perks App – Increase your Brand Awareness!
• NBDCC Board of Directors Call for Nominations NOW OPEN
• Looking to Hire a Skilled Foreign Worker?  Check out North Bay & Area RNIP 

Advocacy and Policy

• Members Feedback Appreciated Re: Sick Notes  – Please Respond by Noon August 2nd.
• Industry Associations Call for More Time to Repay CEBA Loans
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce Housing Affordability Crisis Brief
• Canadian Chamber Policy Matters – Regulatory Reform

Business Supports and Funding Programs

• 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
• ApprenticeSearch.com
• 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)
• Youth Boost
• 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!
• Yes Employment Services July Workshop & Events Calendar
• Urban Indigi Nation Group Exhibit – On now at WKP Kennedy Gallery
• Bay Block Party – August 26th
• Digital Main Street Events

Member Benefits

• Advertising Opportunities at The Chamber – Include NBDCC in Your Marketing Strategy!
• Chambers Plan –  Real Benefits for Your Business – 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

• Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON)
• bdc* – Operational Efficiency: Unlock your Productivity and Profits
• Ministry of Labour What’s New July 2023 Newsletter
• Capitol Centre Charity Golf Classic – August 3
• CIM Northern Gateway Golf Tournament – August 25
• Near North Crime Stoppers Gala – September 23rd