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From the CEO's Desk | Upcoming Chamber Events

The Chamber: Now Hiring | CEO is Hiring

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From the CEO's Desk

We hope you have had a restful and enjoyable summer thus far and can make the most of the last week or so leading into what promises to be a busy fall season. Activities are picking up this week, with the Grand River Council on Aging Board meeting – in advance of The Grand Parade event at Kiwanis Field on September 17th, the City of Brantford’s Newcomer Welcome Day at Mohawk Park, and the Summer Company Wrap-Up with the Business Resource Centre, all occurring on Wednesday, August 24^th!

With the candidates certified for the 2022 Municipal Elections, this fall presents many opportunities to advance the priorities of business to improve our community. The Chamber is pleased to be the community producer of the City of Brantford televised debates with RogersTV. They will be taped Sept 14^th and 15^th and aired on Rogers and YouTube until Election Day, October 24^th. If you would like to volunteer to assist, please let us know!

Have a great week!

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

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.