Weekly E-News – September 13, 2023

• Member Highlights
• North Bay Pride Events This Week!
• Business After Hours at The Capitol Centre on September 28th
• Bell Presents Evening of Excellence Business Awards on October 17th – And the Finalists Are….
• Business Week Trade Show 2023 on October 19th
• Chamber Perks App – Take Advantage of this FREE Marketing Tool!
• Looking to Hire a Skilled Foreign Worker?  Check out North Bay & Area RNIP 
• OTEC Tourism & Hospitality Employer Pulse Survey
• Ontario Government Credential Recognition Survey
• Paddle Up the Creek Without a Paddle Returns September 29, 2023

Advocacy and Policy

• Ontario Chamber of Commerce Mental Health and Addictions’ Feedback Requested
• OCC Urging Action on Industry Challenges During National Trucking Week
• Tackling Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis

Business Supports and Funding Programs

• 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
• The Business Centre & Digital Main Street Digital Transformation Grant
• 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

• Yes Employment September Workshop and Events
• The Business Centre – Attract & Retain Employees – September 20 via Zoom
• The Business Centre – Navigating Franchise Finding – September 28th via Zoom
• Clean Green Beautiful Community Wide Cleanup – September 23rd
• Northern Ontario Angels Venture North Bay 2023 – October 18th
• North Bay and Area Community Foundation 10th Annual Dinner & Auction – October 20th
• 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

• The Labour Market Group August LabourFocus and July Jobs Report
• Tourism North Bay Job Opportunity – Tourism Coordinator
• Canadore College Experiential Learning Survey
• Drive-In Movie Fundraiser for Nipissing Serenity Hospice – September 23rd.
• Nipissing University Homecoming – Sponsorship Opportunities and Get Registered!
• Challenge Factory – Building a Veteran Friendly Ontario
• Government of Canada Business Insights September 2023
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce Q2 2023 GDP Numbers
• Mastercard Truse Centre – Help Defend your Business Against Cyberattacks