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Upcoming Chamber Events | Invitation to Chamber Members
 Updates from the Chamber Network
From the CEO's Desk
We hope you are enjoying some quieter days and a good Canadian summer. A few activities are noted below, including a special free luncheon event invitation to Chamber members extended by Paul Williamson, Honorary Colonel of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment at the Brantford Armouries on Friday, July 22nd, at the weekly Rotary Club of Brantford luncheon, catered by the Sherwood. Planning is underway for a number of fall events, and we received notice recently that the Rapid Antigen Screening program will continue through the fall, so please continue to take advantage of this program to meet your business needs.

We look forward to celebrating our partner Enterprise Brant at their AGM on Wednesday and toasting Cindy Swanson, former Treasurer of the Chamber, in her retirement.

Dave
Upcoming Chamber Events
Invitation to Chamber Members
To RSVP to this celebration, please call 519.753.4317
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. 
Brantford - Brant Resource Enterprise Centre Launches Digital Main Street Program 4.0
The Brantford-Brant Business Resource Enterprise Centre (BRC), a division of the City’s Economic Development and Tourism Department, is excited to announce the launch of Digital Main Street 4.0 in the City of Brantford, an initiative to support small businesses in growing their operations through digital tools and technologies.

On May 4, 2022, the BRC received notification they were approved for a $72,500 grant to continue the Digital Service Squad in the City of Brantford, through the Province’s Digital Main Street Initiative.

Digital Main Street is a program and service aimed at assisting main street businesses with the adoption of digital technologies in their day-to-day business operations. The Digital Service Squad grant is available to qualifying organizations to develop and implement local squads of digital experts to directly assist small businesses within the City of Brantford to improve their online technologies.

Read the full report here.
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