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A Message From the CEO | Upcoming Chamber Events

Welcome New Members! | Updates from the Chamber Network

Hello!

Staff are busy this week on a number of projects, including our Business After Hours event tonight at Community Living Brant, 440 Elgin Street from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Look forward to seeing you there!

Our 2023-2024 Membership Directory and Buyer’s Guide is being released this week, look for it in your mail soon. Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers, and to our members for your support to ensure an accurate guide. Let us know what you think!

Finally, I would like to draw your attention to the City of Brantford’s public consultation on changes to its Portable Sign By-law. The Chamber, in response to some members, has been active on this file. If you use or are impacted by portable signs, please take an opportunity to share your opinion directly with the City here:

https://letstalkbrantford.ca/lets-talk-about-portable-signs

Or, contact David for more details or a more in-depth discussion.

Best wishes for a great week, 

Dave

To learn more about our new members, click on their logo!

CEBA Loan Repayment Survey

As you know, the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment in-full date is coming up on December 31, 2023.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and other business organizations, have been advocating to both Federal and Provincial governments for a second deadline extension of at least one year, and to increase the forgivable portion of all CEBA loans to compensate for ongoing economic challenges.

To assist with this and to understand the impact of CEBA in Brantford-Brant, we ask for your help by answering two short questions and any comments. 

Please complete the survey here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/B4yWteZ

Your contribution is appreciated!

FREE - Joint Health and Safety Committee Training

The London Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Chamber of Commerce Brantford - Brant members with 20-49 employees can now participate in a pilot program and receive FREE Online Part I Joint Health and Safety Committee training through a program being offered by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and OSG.

Why Register?

To be compliant with provincial legislation, companies with 20 or more employees are required to have a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and must receive training through an Approved Provider.

Companies with 20-49 employees must have two certified people, one management representative and one worker representative on their JHSC.

Part I of the training typically costs roughly $400 per person. Chamber members who participate in this program will save roughly $800!

About the Course

• Chamber members with 20-49 employees are eligible
• 100% online
• Due to its safety sensitivity, JHSC Part I is rated as a 13-hour class by Approved Providers.
• JHSC Part II is a separate program and must be completed within 12 months of Part I for full certification
• JHSC Part II is best completed straight away

Registration, click here. 

Need a Green Boost For Your Business?

This program is for Southern Ontario incorporated companies who are developing or redesigning products, services, processes, or tech to reduce their environmental impact. 

Quick check to make sure your project is a good fit:

• You're a Southern Ontario based incorporation with less than 500 employees?
• You've got a project that addresses climate change, climate resilience, or climate adaptation in your business? 
• You work in your business full-time?
• You have the cash flow to provide the required matching funds up to $30K? 

If you're saying say yes to the above, we'd love to chat! We have the perfect grant writer ready for this program and are excited to help you secure funding.

Click here to confirm your eligibility and book a call! 

This program is closing April 17th!