In this issue...
Golf Tournament | Chamber/BRREA Debate and Panel | Summer Students Wanted Accessibility is Good for Business Webinar Series | Diversity in Business ROI Conference | Vacant Economic Seat on Source Protection Committee
From the CEO's Desk
Summer planning for the Chamber is happening now, with our Golf Tournament now sold out! Thank you to all of our sponsors and players, we look forward to seeing you out for a great day on June 7th! Just before, we are excited to welcome all members to the co-Chamber event with the Hamilton Honey Badgers.

We are currently looking for a summer student to assist with a variety of office administrative tasks in July and August, please forward any interested students, returning to school in September, to david@brcc.ca.

Requests for Expressions of Interest to facilitate our 2022 Member Survey remain open for another week. Below, you will find two opportunities to learn more about the benefits of a diverse workforce, one facilitated locally and accessible over a series of workshops this spring and fall through Accessibility Solutions, supported by the Chamber, and the second offering through the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and their Discoverability Network Program. Please take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Our Chamber/BRREA debate and panel should be up on Rogers/Chamber YouTube channel shortly, after its initial airing Saturday, May 14th at 10:00 pm. Look for it and the series of Fireside Chats with the candidates able to participate on our RogersTV page, linked here.

Finally, our best wishes for a great week and a restful holiday weekend. 

Dave
Don't Miss It! Upcoming Chamber Events
55th Annual Golf Tournament
Thank you to those of you who have registered, we are now officially
SOLD OUT! 
Also coming up...
Business Before Basketball
with Hamilton Honey Badgers

Don't miss out on this unique networking experience!

The Hamilton Honey Badgers invite members of the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant to their Business Before Basketball Co-Chamber networking event ahead of their home opener.

The Honey Badgers provide world-class entertainment and the highest quality pro basketball experience outside of the NBA!

Join us for this unique networking experience at 5pm, and then enjoy the game afterward!

May 25th, 2022
Networking: 5-7pm | Tip-Off: 7pm
Early bird tickets: $25 per guest
2022 Membership Survey REOI
The Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant is seeking Expressions of Interest to execute our 2022 Membership Survey.

A full scope of work can be obtained from David Prang.  
Updates From the Chamber Network
Webinar Series: Accessibility of Good for Business
What is the AODA? Why does your business need to comply?

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) is a law enacted in Ontario, Canada on June 13, 2005. Under the law, the government of Ontario developed mandatory accessibility standards, which organizations must follow to identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities.

The AODA aims to make Ontario fully inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities by 2025.

This legislation applies to every business with at least 1 employee in the Province of Ontario. In this webinar, we will outline the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Five accessibility standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) cover:
●     Customer Service
●     Information and Communications
●     Employment
●     Transportation
●     Design of Public Spaces 
Diversity in Business ROI Conference
VIRTUAL EVENT | MAY 25 - 26, 2022 FROM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
On May 25-26, join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), for the Diversity in Business ROI Conference, presented by our Discover Ability Network, to hear from experts on the value of hiring inclusively & gain tools and resources to support building disability-confident organizations. 

This Business ROI Conference is on the value of hiring inclusively, the tools and resources to support building disability-confident organizations, and the importance of inclusive hiring to workforce development and future economic prosperity.

Save the Date for this 2-Day Event:
Day 1: Wednesday May 25 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Day 2: Thursday, May 26 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Vacant Economic Seat on Source Protection Committee!
The Lake Erie Source Protection Region is looking for an interested, committed individual with relevant experience to fill an economic (business and industry) seat on the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee. The term of office will begin in August 2022 and last four years.

The 24-member committee oversees updates of plans to protect the sources of municipal drinking water and reports on implementation in four watersheds: Grand River, Long Point Region, Catfish Creek and Kettle Creek. The work is being done under the Ontario Clean Water Act, 2006. The Act created a local multi-stakeholder source protection committee, with members representing those with a stake in drinking water issues: residents, municipalities, farmers, businesses, industries and others, for each region. These committees identify significant existing and future threats to their municipal drinking water sources and develop plans to address those threats. 

Click the blue button below to learn more about the committee, the role and expectations of the new representative, and the application form. The application period is open now until July 1, 2022.
Supports for Local Businesses
Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant
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