Weekly E-News – October 4, 2023

• Member Highlights
• October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month 
• October Business After Hours at Canadore College Commerce Campus
• Bell Presents Evening of Excellence Business Awards on October 17th – SOLD OUT!
• North Bay & Area RNIP Lunch + Learn October 19th – Please Register…Space Limited
• Business Week Trade Show 2023 on October 19th – Booth Space Filling up!
• Chamber Perks App – Questions with setting up your perk?
• Get Registered for #Fiftytwocoffees 2024!
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce Small Business Big Ideas Campaign
• Vic Fedeli MPP Nipissing

Advocacy and Policy

• EI Premiums Set to Increase in 2024

Business Supports and Funding Programs

• Office of the Employer Adviser
• Indigenous Business Navigator
• Find Funding for Your Small Business with Mentor Works
• Grow Your Business Online Grant (OCC)
• Futurpreneur – Launch or Grow Your Dream Business
• Talent Opportunities Program – An initiative of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
• Career Launcher Apprenticeships Program
• iiON Funding Programs – iRapid and SFEP
• Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP)
• 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

• Join Us for Business Week 2023!
• Be Scam Smart – Canada Revenue Agency Webinar October 11th
• Northern Ontario Exports Program How to Make Money Outside of Ontario Webinar – October 17th
• Northern Ontario Angels Venture North Bay 2023 – October 18th
• The Business Centre Financial Statements Simplified – October 19th
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce and bdc* Thinking Big, Supporting Small Webinar on October 18th
• North Bay Resilience Fair  on October 28th
• Save the Date – Diversity at Work Nipissing Summit – November 14-16
• NEW Chamber U – Finance for the Non-Financial Leader – November 29 and 30
• 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 – Members receive 20% discount
• Elavon Payment Processing
• Freightcom Chamber Shipping Program
• Meridian Credit Union
• Grand & Toy
• Purolator
• Esso fleet plan

Information of Interest

• Discovery Routes Outdoor Adventure Industry Toolkit Survey – Your Feedback is Appreciated. 
• BioPed North Bay Workplace Shoe Give-Away
• Ontario Announces Minimum Wage Increase
• YMCA Fill the Bus Campaign
• Cybersecurity: Protecting Company Data Out of Office
• Les Compagnons des francs loisirs – La carte de fidélité
• 5 Reasons Why the Digital Service Tax Will Create Major Trouble for Canadian Consumers and Businesses
• October is Cyber Security Awareness Month