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From the CEO's Desk | Upcoming Chamber Events
CEO is Hiring | The Chamber: Now Hiring
Updates from the Chamber Network
From the CEO's Desk
Welcome to a beautiful mid-August week! This week we feature our upcoming major Chamber events, an opportunity from our partners at EdgeFactor to boost interest in skilled trades, two opportunities to support immigration, a reminder about the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) through the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to improve your business’ digital capacity, and two administrative support positions within the Chamber Network, our own Administration and Communications Coordinator role, with support for the Grand Valley Educational Society, and a remote role in support of our Chamber Executives of Ontario organization. Please contact David for more information or to apply.

Dave
Upcoming Chamber Events
The Chamber Now Hiring:
Administration and Communications Coordinator 
The Administration and Communications Coordinator will support the front desk and communications operations of the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant and the Grand Valley Educational Society.

Please contact David for more information or to apply.
CEO is Hiring:
Call for Applications for Administrative Support position open now
The Organization:
Chamber Executives of Ontario Association (CEO) is the professional development association for the senior management staff of Ontario-based Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade. Its primary purpose is to share information, foster good relationships, and promote the professional improvement of CEO members. Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade are not-for-profit, member-based organizations that represent and work with the business sector in communities.

Overview:
• This is a p/t permanent position
• Contact will be primarily virtual
• The successful individual can be stationed anywhere in Ontario
• Closes September 15, 2022, at 4 p.m.

Submissions:
Proposals/applications must be delivered via email to the following address by September 15, 2022, at 4 p.m. CEOSelectionCommittee@gmail.com.

Any proposals submitted to any other email address or those received after September 15, 2022, will not be considered. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
News from the Chamber Network
Virtual Learning Series for Ontario Employers
Seeking Global Talent
Learn about Canada’s economic immigration programs!

The IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) is hosting a series of free, 30-minute information sessions for employers in Ontario. You’ll learn more about Canada’s economic immigration programs and resources to help you attract, hire and retain global talent. 
WEP: helping create meaningful apprenticeship experiences and connect job seekers with apprenticeship and employment opportunities in their community.
The local Skills2Advance Welding program is offering FREE training in basic welding techniques to companies who have employees eager to learn.
The Brantford Immigration Partnership (BIP) Invites New Canadians to an Information Fair
Click on the photo for more information and to register for the Newcome Welcome Day Fair!
Rapid Test Kits Are Available!
Our Rapid Test Kit program is continuing to roll out smoothly. We can provide businesses with up to 150 employees in Brantford and Brant County with COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Testing Kits for their employees. 

If you need kits for your business, please email alex@brcc.ca or call the office at (519) 753-2617 ext. 25 to set up a pick-up appointment.

Please note that the pick-up slots are only available Monday - Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Supports for Local Businesses
Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant
brantfordbrantchamber.com
519-753-2617