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From the CEO's Desk | Welcome New Members!

Upcoming Chamber Events | Updates from the Chamber Network

Winter has arrived this week, and while Brantford-Brant has been spared the snow of our neighbours, the cold, and the respiratory health issues, are very real challenges.

Staff are completing final preparations for our 16^th Annual Wine, Women, and Shopping event on Wednesday, a sold out event promising laughs, inspiration, and entertainment from keynote speaker entrepreneur Julie Cole, and local favourite Shawn Mulrain.

A final ask for five minutes of your time to complete the Ontario Economic Survey from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, below. This will help to inform the advocacy agenda of the OCC to the province for 2023.

The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has the Quality of Life survey it will be finalizing over the next few weeks as well. It is well worth the time to assist in gathering more localized data for labour planning needs.

Thank you, and look forward to seeing you soon,

Dave

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Send a message to Queen’s Park!

The Chamber of Commerce Brantford - Brant and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) are looking for your insights on issues that matter to your businesses. How confident are you in Ontario’s economy and your organization’s outlook? What should governments prioritize to drive economic growth?

https://www.research.net/r/ChamberSurvey_2022?Chamber=%5bBrantford-Brant%5d

 This survey is being conducted by Golfdale Consulting, an independent consulting firm. All responses will be kept strictly anonymous and confidential. 

Your participation in our annual Business Confidence Survey is as important as ever. The results of the survey will inform the 2023 Ontario Economic Report: the landmark research platform of the OCC, offering a unique perspective on the experience of businesses of all sizes across the province.

Share your views by taking a short five-minute survey here: 

https://www.research.net/r/ChamberSurvey_2022?Chamber=%5bBrantford-Brant%5d

Extended Deadline: Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at midnight.

Take the survey and let the government know what is important to you! 

Take the Quality of Work Survey!

Radon Survey of Workplaces in Ontario

This project investigates the levels of radon in a variety of Ontario workplaces, including public buildings and small to medium-sized businesses. The main objective of this study is to collect data to assess where hazardous levels of radon are present in Ontario workplaces in order to target prevention efforts.

Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas formed by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. It is invisible and detected only by radon measurement devices and can accumulate to high levels in enclosed spaces. Radon is responsible for approximately 13% of lung cancer deaths in Ontario and is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. The World Health Organization recommends that radon exposure remain below 100 Bq/m³, while the Health Canada Guideline is 200 Bq/m³.

If you would like more information or are interested in participating in the study, please contact Lily Yang (lily.yang@ontariohealth.ca) or fill this eligibility survey and they will be in touch.

Grow Your Business Online 



The Government of Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce offer micro-grants to small businesses wanting to grow their business online. 

The Grow Your Business Online grant provides eligible small business owners up to $2,400 to get their business online and boost their e-commerce presence.

Recent program update: To qualify, eligible applicants must have at least one employee (other than the owner) OR have had at least $30,000 in annual revenue in the most recent tax year. 

E-commerce advisors are available to help organizations complete their applications, identify digital needs, provide links to resources, and answer questions.  

To learn more about the program and to apply now, please visit: https://occ.ca/growyourbusinessonline/.

If you have any questions, please contact cdap@occ.ca.