Weekly E-News – November 8, 2023

• Member Highlights
• Next Business After Hours – NUSU Student Centre November 23rd
• Interested in hosting a Business After Hours in 2024?
• Members…Do you Need Help Setting Up Your Perk?
• WE Need Your Insights – Please Take the Business Confidence Survey
• Member Milestone – BayToday

Advocacy and Policy

• Mind the Gap – Addressing the Mental Health and Addictions “Echo Pandemic” in Ontario
• Call to reform Ontario’s Beer Tax System

Business Supports and Funding Programs

• iiON Funding Programs – SFEP
• Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
• Indigenous Business Navigator
• Grow Your Business Online Grant (OCC)
• Futurpreneur – Launch or Grow Your Dream Business
• Talent Opportunities Program 
• Career Launcher Apprenticeships Program
• North Bay Works – HR Support Program
• Government of Canada Benefits Finder
• Government of Ontario Funding Opportunities
• NOHFC Programs
• Canada Small Business Financing Program

Events and Webinars

• NEW NBDCC Chamber U – Finance for the Non-Financial Leader – November 29 and 30
• Futurepreneur #OwnersWanted Workshops
• Digital Main Street Events
• DAWN Summit 2023 – Nov 14-16
• YES Employment November Workshop and Events
• IRCC Employer Learning Series
• The Business Centre Nov 15 Event – How to Build a Sustainable Brand
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce Executive Summit – Artificial Intelligence
• CIM Northern Gateway Branch Mining Week Schedule of Events for 2024

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 – Members receive 20% discount
• Elavon Payment Processing
• Freightcom Chamber Shipping Program
• Meridian Credit Union
• Grand & Toy
• Purolator
• Esso fleet plan

Information of Interest

• Become a Corporate Donor with North Bay Food Bank
• Laurentian Ski Hill Sponsorship Opportunities Available
• Noah Strong Jersey Day
• Ontario Newsroom
• Winter Farmers Market
• Empowering Business to be Cyber Resilient
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce  – GDP Numbers : Engine Light Flashing, Brace for Soft-ish Recession
• Energy Efficiency and Small Business