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A Message From the CEO | Upcoming Chamber Events

2023-24 Directory Advertising

Welcome New Members! | Updates from the Chamber Network

February is bringing with it some dynamic weather, to match the dynamic business environment in Brantford-Brant. This week’s edition is full of great ways to get involved in improving the business environment in our community.

On Tuesday, we see two key events for our community: the release of the Ontario Economic Report (OER) by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Brantford’s proposal to host the “Brantford Bulldogs” at the Civic Centre. The Chamber is pleased to support both initiatives.

We are posting our drafted letters of support and many external communications to our website, for members to keep up to date with the interesting requests received, and advocacy opportunities.

I would like to highlight the EmployerOne survey below as well, to deliver hyper-local information and context to the OER.

Please take a moment to browse the opportunities below, check out our latest series of letters, and/or to fill out the EmployerOne Survey.

See you soon,

Dave

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Greening the Construction Trades:

Upskilling for a Net-Zero Future

Join Colleges and Institutes Canada and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum on February 28th, 2023 at 1:00pm EST to learn about Climate Literacy.

The ultimate goal of the Canada Green Buildings Strategy is a net-zero emissions and climate-resilient buildings sector by 2050, with an interim goal of 37% emissions reduction from 2005 levels by 2030.



Decarbonizing buildings and upgrading buildings to make them energy-efficient and climate-resilient requires specialized skills. People working in related trades will need to learn new skills. There will also be demand for new members of the workforce.

How can trades’ faculty prepare future apprentices and workers for this new reality? Join College and Institutes Canada’s ImpAct Climate team and collaborators to learn about this crucial shift in Canada’s workforce needs and priorities and how new materials and resources are being created to address trades’ instructors knowledge needs to prepare their future apprentices for a Net-Zero Canada.

Workforce Excellence Program Contest:

Nominations Open Now

Nominations are open from now until February 11, 2023!

There are 4 WEP Award Categories:

• Leadership Excellence - You can nominate teachers, OYAP Recruiters, mentors, and/or apprenticeship instructors who have inspired or helped a student on their journey. We have three Judges who will select the winners. Click here to nominate someone now!
• Spirit of WEP - You can nominate students and apprentices who exemplify a passion for the trades. We have three Judges who will select the winners. Click here to nominate someone now!
• Reach for Excellence - Students and job seekers who earn their Brantford Badge will be entered to win (winners will be randomly selected). Click here to share the Brantford Badge page.
• WEP Trailblazer - Brantford Companies who add their Company Profile to Edge Factor will be entered to win (winners will be randomly selected). Click here to share the Company Profile form.

If you're in Bruce-Grey, Brantford, Hamilton, or Sudbury, you can nominate inspiring apprentices and/or instructors for their chance to win a prize pack (value: $200). Nominations close on February 11, 2023 at 11:59pm ET.

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EmployerOne: Spotlight on Quality of Work

EmployerOne is a survey that collects valuable first-hand information from businesses in Six Nations, New Credit, Brantford and Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk counties.

The survey is officially being conducted during January 2023. The 2023 EmployerOne survey has a special focus on Quality of Work from the perspective of employers.

Click on the image to access the survey!