Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant
Linking economic prosperity with quality of life.
April 12 | Issue 67
In this issue...
Join us tonight! | Business Before Basketball Event
Welcome, New Members! | Meet Jade
2022 Federal Budget | Destination Bike | Support for Tourism Sector
Don't Miss It! Upcoming Chamber Events
Come help us celebrate spring and Holistic Healing Arts'
30th Anniversary!
Join us this evening from 5pm-7pm at 274 King George Road!

Holistic Healing Arts provides natural ways to improve your physical and emotional well-being. All of the clinicians are naturally focused and eager to identify the root cause of your health concerns by offering personalized natural health solutions. 
 
Come out and learn more about this naturopathic care facility, meet the amazing staff, and network with other guests. 

Don't forget your business cards. Feel free to bring along a co-worker or business colleague. Or if you know of someone who is interested in becoming a member, bring them out for an evening of networking. 
Also coming up...
Business Before Basketball!

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
A warm welcome to all who joined this week!
Meet the Co-Op Students: Jade!
Q: Tell us about yourself!
I am an opera and musical theatre performer.

Q: What is your role at the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant?
A: I will be filling in at the front desk on Mondays and Thursdays as well as assist in marketing and media tasks. I will also be helping anywhere I am needed, like digitizing paper files.
Q: What is the most unexpected/surprising thing about working at the Chamber?
How collaborative the team is and how closely everyone works together. Everyone truly supports one another and it is so interesting to see how people from very different roles can help add a differing perspective.

Q: What are you hoping to take from this experience?
A: I hope to improve my flexibility in a work environment so I can become more adaptable in new and unfamiliar situations. I am also looking forward to working in a more formal work setting and what it is like working with a wide variety of people.

Q: What are you looking forward to doing after your co-op placement is over?
A: I am looking forward to continuing my studies at the University of Toronto in a bachelor of Music and Music Education, with a possibility of a double major in Psychology-Human Behaviour or Business Marketing.

@chamber.brantford.brant
Updates From the Chamber Network
2022 Federal Budget
On April 7, 2022, the Government of Canada released its 2022 Budget: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable.
Building on previous commitments, Budget 2022 proposes a series of new investments in public health, housing, the green economy, workforce development, infrastructure, and other areas. The following is a summary of highlights from the perspective of Ontario’s business community.
Destination Bike: Welcoming Cyclists in the City of Brantford & County of Brant
On April 25, join "Ontario By Bike" for a 1-hour informative webinar to learn about Ontario By Bike’s Bicycle Friendly Business Program in your region, find out how to join the network, and welcome cyclists to your location and hear local updates. The webinars are open to everyone and free to participate in but are of particular interest to tourism professionals - including accommodations, food services, attractions, tour operators, breweries, wineries, business areas and cycling-related businesses and organizations interested in catering to this growing market.

Register for this virtual session to hear more about the development of cycle tourism in your region and how participating in the Network helps operators and destinations tap into this growing market, reaching the increasing number of visitors and local residents who are interested in cycling and cycle tourism across City of Brantford and County of Brant.
 
Government of Canada announces $68.5 million in relief support for southern Ontario tourism sector
The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a Government of Canada investment of $68.5 million to support Indigenous Tourism Ontario and 11 Regional Tourism Organizations (RTOs) in southern Ontario.

The Tourism Partnership of Niagara will receive $8.5 million as part of this investment – the second-largest after the $10 million earmarked for the Toronto Convention & Visitor Association.

To learn more, visit FedDev Ontario’s web page. Applications will open in the coming weeks. Visit your local RTO or ITO website to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.

Webinar: Workplace Mental Health
While concerns around workplace mental health predate the pandemic, COVID-19 has, without question, exacerbated the problem. Mental health challenges can impact productivity and economic growth.

On April 27, join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Sun Life for an engaging panel of mental health
experts and business leaders speaking about their experiences supporting employees’ mental health, particularly throughout the pandemic.
In light of the provincial election in June, the session will also focus on the role of government in working with employers to help workers access the mental health supports they need when and where they need them.

Supports for Local Businesses
Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant
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519-753-2617