Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant Linking economic prosperity with quality of life. March 16 | Issue 63

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In this issue... AGM and Presidents Event | Skilled Trades - Unleash Your Potential | Rapid Test Kit Updates Welcome, New Members! | World Wellness Event

From the CEO's Desk Spring is slowly making its way into Brantford-Brant! Our thoughts remain with the people of Ukraine, and how business in our communities can help. Additionally, the Chamber remains aware of possible work stoppages at CP and the Ontario College system that may impact many members. We will continue to monitor and share advocacy efforts as they develop where appropriate. For an up-to-date primer including actions the government could take, please see the Policy Primer. These are just some of the challenges facing the business community just as the province is preparing to lift many public health guidelines after this week. Planning for our AGM and President’s Event to celebrate Ken McNaughton is nearly complete, and we look forward to welcoming you in person and celebrating Ken warmly. Please RSVP to ensure sufficient quorum for the AGM, we look forward to providing an update on the Chamber’s activities and plans for 2022 and beyond. Have a safe and warm St. Patrick's Day! Dave

Don't Miss It! Upcoming Chamber Events

It has been an exceptional 2 years and our collective work has never been more important.  Please join us and presenting sponsor Advantage Group for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Presidents Event. Your participation in our upcoming AGM is critical to help shape the future for businesses in our community. Come help us celebrate past president Ken McNaughton (Jan. 2021 - Dec. 31st 2021)   This years event will take place on Tues. March 29th @ 5:00 p.m.  Please register here so we can keep track of attendance for quorum.

Business After Hours - Holistic Healing Arts April 12th, 2022 Register here.

Business Excellence Awards May 5th, 2022 Register here.

Chamber Golf Tournament June 7th, 2022 Register here.

Skilled Trades - Unleash Your Potential! Please join us in celebrating local high school graduates and employees in the skilled trades. In partnership with the Grand Erie District School Board and Brant Haldimald Norfolk Catholic District School Board. Chamber members Jamie Bowman from Bowman Precision Tooling and Kyle Manfredi from ARK Electrical Ltd. will be featured guests speaking about their involvement with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.  This is a great opportunity to hear success stories from local graduates who have excelled at their chosen trade and how they went about finding their specific career. Watch interviews with tradespeople who love their jobs. Hear why they chose their career, how they entered into it, and how others can too. What are the underlying values that motivate an individual's career decisions in the Skilled Trades. Register here!

Rapid Test Kit Updates

The Chamber staff is working hard to ensure all companies who require rapid tests are served promptly and accurately. We are waiting on a shipment of 15,000 kits to arrive, although we are not sure when this will be. We appreciate your patience and hope to have more updates soon! If you have any additional questions, please send them to olivia@brcc.ca.

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Welcome to our New Members!

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Updates From the Chamber Network

World Wellness Weekend!

Chamber member the Beauty Barn Spa invites all businesses in the wellness field to participate in the Annual World Wellness Weekend, a series of events happening over the span of one weekend in September 2022. The Beauty Barn has been nominated as the ambassador for Brantford and Brant County following their Awakening To Be Better beauty event last year. The Beauty Barn is looking for like-minded businesses to be part of this year's event, making Brantford and Brant County stand out as a place of wellness. Stay tuned for more details to come! Follow The Beauty Barn on Instagram. Visit their website here.

Supports for Local Businesses

PROVINCIAL: Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program Improving cash flows for Ontario businesses  COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit Program  For a full overview of programs provided by the Ontario provincial government, click here. FEDERAL: Canada Small Business Financing Program Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program Canada Recovery Hiring Program Jobs and Growth Fund  Work-Sharing Program Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility  For a full overview of programs provided by the Canadian Federal government, click here.

Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant brantfordbrantchamber.com 519-753-2617

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