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A Message From the CEO

Upcoming Chamber Events | Updates from the Chamber Network

 

From the CEO's Desk

Spring 2023 has arrived, and our community and the Chamber continue to be industrious at our regular, and new activities. Over the next week, the Chamber will host two events, this evening’s Business After Hours at member Scottlynn Group, from 4:30PM - 6:30PM at 15 Adi Dassler Way, and next Tuesday, our 157th Annual General Meeting, from 5PM - 7PM at The Rope Factory Event Hall. Pre-registration is kindly requested, as a quorum is required for our AGM, and refreshments will be available.


Note a couple of opportunities below – the Canada Digital Adaption Program is available to most small businesses, and several Chamber members are partners in the direct delivery of the Program. If you are looking to update or adapt your e-commerce and digital presence, this program is available through two different streams, and the Chamber can assist with navigating and recommending partners for your business to work with, and take advantage of the $2400 available. Additionally, Chamber member BDC has a significant opportunity for businesses looking for a larger investment in their digital strategy. Please check out those resources.


Brantford-Brant is part of RTO#3, a provincially designated Tourism area. For members participating in the industry or looking to, please engage with the brief opportunity below to help our friends understand the current and prospective Tourism market.


Next week, we will be launching our Chamber Poll series of monthly, topical polls, running for two weeks each month, to quickly capture member opinion on issues of the day. Our experience in distributing and supporting the surveys of our partners, especially over the past year, is that large surveys are losing engagement. Our polls will be part of our engagement strategy, and we will report on the results the second week of each month.


Look forward to hearing from you, and seeing you at one of our events this week!


Dave

Upcoming Chamber Events

News from the Chamber Network

Share your perspective on the future of tourism in RTO3: The Heart of Ontario! 

We at RTO3: The Heart of Ontario, an independent, industry-led, not-for-profit organization responsible for enhancing and growing the region’s tourism products and marketing activities, are working on developing a 3-year Tourism Strategic Plan that will guide our organization’s work moving forward.


With support from Bannikin, we are seeking input from residents, business owners, community and organizational leaders about tourism in the region, including strength, weaknesses, challenges, opportunities, and what makes it a great place for visitors and residents alike.


The survey is made up of 18 questions and should take you no more than 10 minutes. The survey will close on Monday 17 April, 2023.


Please use the link below to complete the survey, and please feel free to share the link with others you feel have something valuable to share.

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTO3HeartofOntario-IRSurvey


Thank you for your participation! 

Get funding on new tech for your business!

The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is celebrating 1 year of helping thousands of businesses like yours get funding for expert advice and new tech products for their business. Get in on the action!


The program includes all of these features:

  • Up to $15,000 in grants to hire a Digital Advisor who will produce a tailored plan for your business
  • Up to $100,000 in 0% financing with BDC to buy technology that will make your business more efficient
  • Up to $7,300 in subsidies to hire a young worker with the skills to help you implement new digital tools


Apply online in under 10 minutes.

You’re invited to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats After 5 Networking Event! 

Join the Tiger-Cats for an evening to connect with fellow members of the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant and other local Chambers of Commerce across the area!

 

Featuring Orlondo Steinauer, Head Coach and President of Football Operations for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and your favourite Ticats players! Hear first-hand how leadership on the field translates to the business world. 

 

Date: Wednesday April 5th, 2023

Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Location: Club Level Tim Hortons Field - Gate 3 - 64 Melrose Ave.

Hamilton, ON L8L 8C1 

 

Attendance is FREE for Chamber members! Please RSVP by March 31st.

 

Register here: https://thfbizafter5.eventbrite.ca

 

Looking forward to seeing you there!


For more information, contact Greg Evans at (226) 387-2991.

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