E-NEWS
Weekly
March 10, 2021 | Issue 10
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From the Desk of the CEO... |
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Welcome to this week’s E-News!
The Chamber is pleased to celebrate International Women’s Day this week, recognizing the importance of an inclusive and diverse economy and the essential perspective that women bring to business. We are pleased to highlight a couple of opportunities below to learn about the insight that women are bringing to economic recovery from the pandemic.
We are also saddened to recognize the loss of Walter Gretzky to his family and our community.
Striving to see the best in people, kindness, and empathy are significant memories I have of Walter, as well as a photo with my son Ollie, and a number of autographs.
He will be missed.
Dave
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What's Up at the Chamber? |
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Join us for the virtual AGM to welcome the new President & Board and celebrate our Past President! |
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Join us on April 22, 2021, to learn expert tips on co-op recruiting best practices, how to navigate the hiring process like a pro, and how you can access up to 70% funding to support your hire! |
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This year's Double Platinum Sponsors |
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March 2021 Issue of In Touch |
Haven't had a chance to check out this month's issue of InTouch?
You can read it online!
What's inside this issue:
- 20211 Business Excellence Awards Finalists
- Financial Feature
- Check out This month's renewing members and more...
Just click on the magazine.
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As we commemorate International Women’s Day this week, we are also marking one year of the pandemic in Canada. COVID-19 continues to disproportionately affect women in the workforce as employees and business-owners/entrepreneurs.
This is not a women’s issue; it is an economic issue. This past Monday, our Council for Women’s Advocacy released a statement calling on the government to immediately implement five recommendations aimed at supporting women and fostering economic growth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the recommendations
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Join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Perrin Beatty, in a conversation with the Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, on an inclusive response and recovery.
During the course of the conversation, Minister Monsef will provide her first-hand experience with the federal government’s COVID-19 pandemic efforts, including her insights on its inclusive response over the past year and what is needed as we look forward to recovery. She will address a series of questions regarding both sides of her mandate, with an opportunity to take questions from participants at the end of the conversation.
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Are you back in your car and wonder what happened to gas prices? |
Whether you're a business individual or a fleet of more than 10, you can save 3.5 cents per litre on the Chamber Esso Gas Program.
Save money, collect rewards and with easy to use management tools!
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Virtual Networking with the Edinburgh Chamber! |
The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual trade mission to Ontario, Canada, from March 30 – April 1. As part of this mission, they will be hosting a networking session for members of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce from 10:15 am -11:15 am ET on Thursday, April 1. You will get a chance to meet the delegation and promote your business in zoom breakout rooms and network in a digital format. Places are limited to one person per company, and the deadline date for bookings is March 23.
Please contact Jessica Wright, Senior Events Specialist, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, if you have any further questions. |
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Grant helps more than 78,000 Small Businesses! |
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Through the Ontario Small Business Support Grant, our government has provided more than $1 billion in direct support to help eligible business owners affected by the COVID-19 restrictions. The grant provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 and can be used in whatever way makes the most sense for individual businesses; from paying employee wages to offsetting the cost of rent to purchasing inventory.
More than 78,000 Ontario Small Business Support Grant applications from small businesses across the province have been processed, representing more than $1 billion in support. Upon approval, successful applicants will receive their payment within 10 days. Applications are still open until March 31, 2021.
You can watch the step-by-step instructional video on the application portal that is available to help guide you through the process below.
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Additional COVID-19 Resources |
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PD27 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy Self-identification Form for Employers. Click here
Support for your business from the Government of Canada. Click here to find out which supports best fit your business
Support for Individuals from the Government of Canada. Click here to find out which supports best fit your business
Business Resilience Service phoneline: call 1-866-989-1080 to connect with a business advisor from the accounting profession. The service is available 7 days/week from 8 am – 8 pm ET
Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA); This $55 billion program provides interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits. Click here to apply
Develop your Workplace Safety Plan with tools from the Government of Ontario here.
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Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant
519.753.2617
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