Weekly E-News – September 20, 2023

• Member Highlights
• Welcome New Members!
• Next Business After Hours at The Capitol Centre on September 28th
• Bell Presents Evening of Excellence Business Awards on October 17th – Get Your Tickets (selling fast!)
• Business Week Trade Show 2023 on October 19th – Booth Space Filling up!
• Chamber Perks App – Take Advantage of this FREE Marketing Tool!
• Looking to Hire a Skilled Foreign Worker?  Check out North Bay & Area RNIP 
• Ontario Credential Recognition Survey
• Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Repayment Extension Announcement

Advocacy and Policy

• Power of the Purchase Order – New Report from OCC
• Canadian Chamber Policy Matters – The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Tackling Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis

Business Supports and Funding Programs

• Digital Main Street Digital Transformation Grant Application Deadline is Sept 30th!
• Northern Ontario Exports – Last Call for Applications!
• 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

• Clean Green Beautiful Community Wide Cleanup – Saturday September 23rd!
• Our Hospital Walk/Run is this Sunday – Get Registered!!
• What is the Veteran Friendly Ontario Challenge?
• Yes Employment September Workshop and Events
• Honest Conversations Disability in the Workplace: Disclosure & Accommodation – September 27th
• The Business Centre – Navigating Franchise Finding – September 28th via Zoom
• Canadian Chamber Executive Summit Series on Cybersecurity October 4th
• 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
• 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

• Paddle Up the Creek Without a Paddle Returns September 29, 2023
• Barclay House Tartelicious Open House – September 23rd
• Tourism North Bay Job Opportunity – Tourism Coordinator
• Canadore College Experiential Learning Survey
• Drive-In Movie Fundraiser for Nipissing Serenity Hospice – This Saturday September 23rd.
• Nipissing University Homecoming – Sponsorship Opportunities and Get Registered!
• Terrace Suites Grand Opening and Golf September 30th
• bdc* Boost Your Productivity Without Hiring New Workers
• Brenda Soucy Soul Life Adventure Dream Builder Program – New Session Starts September 26th