In this issue...
Golf Tournament | Welcome, New Members! | Canadian Industry for Ukraine
New Zoning By-Law Project | Enterprise Brant Business Supports
Welding Employer Info Session | and more!
From the CEO's Desk
Welcome to June! Activity at the Chamber and in our community remains brisk this month. If you have not already, be sure to vote in the provincial election tomorrow, June 2nd. Next week, we are pleased to welcome our largest golfer contingent in memory to Chamber member Copetown Woods for our 55th Annual Golf Tournament. While we may be sold out, if you would really like to join us, in today’s environment there are usually some last-minute conflicts so please check on Monday.

Ontario’s Right to Disconnect rules come into place tomorrow for employers with over 25 employees. For assistance or questions on what your company needs, please check with a Chamber member using our popular Online Membership Directory or your personal printed copy, one of our HR experts or lawyers specializing in HR law would be pleased to help.

We are hearing from members in all sectors about the challenge of finding labour of all skill sets. There are many programs available to access and/or develop talent internally, through underemployed or newly employed sectors, including students and employees with different abilities. The Chamber can act as a connector, linking prospective employee sectors with employers in need of talent. Our Chamber students this winter and spring have been extremely valuable to our services, and we look forward to additional co-op and work placement students over the summer and fall. We also know of a computer programming student in need of a work placement this summer, please contact us if you have a potential placement.

A final reminder, get out to vote tomorrow and ensure staff has the chance to as well.

Dave
Chamber Events
55th Annual Golf Tournament
Thank you to those of you who have registered, we are now officially
SOLD OUT! 
Welcome new members!
Click each logo to learn more about the company and any member-to-member discounts they may offer!
Canadian Industry for Ukraine
How Can Businesses Help?
Locally, the City of Brantford, through the Brantford Immigration Partnership, has developed a set of resources to assist all members of the community including business with how to support displaced Ukrainians arriving in Canada. This information can be found here.

The federal government is also making an appeal to Canadian businesses interested in providing support to displaced Ukrainians arriving in Canada.

Canada has partnered with the Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance and its national network of settlement organizations to provide direct and critical support to those in need. Donations from Canadian businesses will go to Ukrainians and other displaced persons making Canada their home.
If you own a business or run an organization in Canada and are interested in providing assistance, this is your opportunity to help in a variety of ways – goods and services, jobs, financial aid and medical supplies. Get involved here.
News from the Chamber Network
City of Brantford:
New Zoning By-Law Project
The City of Brantford’s New Zoning By-law Project is focused on establishing a new Zoning Bylaw that is in conformity with the City’s Official Plan - Envisioning our City: 2051, Provincial policies and emerging best practices.

The new Zoning By-law will regulate all lands within the City of Brantford, including the boundary adjustment lands formerly within the County of Brant. It will contain specific requirements for parcels of land including, for example, permitted uses, building height and setbacks, and parking requirements.

To inform the format and content of the new Zoning By-law, a series of background Discussion Papers have been prepared to consider a variety of key topics.


Information sessions will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, June 16, 2022 (IN PERSON)
Enterprise Brant Support for Businesses
Did you know?

Enterprise Brant offers a variety of federally funded programs designed to help businesses in Brantford and the County of Brant position themselves for success.

  • Business Loans
  • Business Counselling
  • Economic Development
Welding Employer Info Session: Skills2Advance
FREE PROGRAM!
June 2nd, 2022.
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. 
Talent Opportunities Program
Are you an employer hiring post-secondary students on work-integrated learning (WIL) placements, such as cooperative education and internships? If so, you may be eligible for a wage subsidy of up to $7,000 per student!

The application portal is now open for the Summer 2022 term (May-August 2022). 
New eligibility rules are now in effect and can be found below and in the TOP Program Guidelines & FAQs. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria prior to submitting an application.
Supports for Local Businesses
Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant
brantfordbrantchamber.com
519-753-2617