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From the Desk of the CEO...
The Business Excellence Awards, presented by BDO, are this week! Remaining a safely distanced, hybrid video production this year, we thank the generosity of our sponsors to enable the delivery of the premier business event in our region, to recognize the exceptional work and business of each of our finalists. With the summer weather now here to stay, we would like to thank those businesses who have taken advantage of our free Rapid Antigen Screening Test program, and encourage every eligible business to register and pick up kits for your employees, to ensure safe workplaces for staff and clients. We would also like to highlight some additional input opportunities through the City of Brantford regarding additional efforts to support the recovery efforts, and again encourage you to share your ideas, comments, stories, etc. through the Chamber so that our local, provincial, and national advocacy efforts can be amplified to decision makers. 

Stay Positive, Test Negative, Get Vaccinated.

Dave
COVID-19 News
COVID-19 Recovery: Listening to Our Community
The City of Brantford is pleased to offer a series of public forums to gather ideas and feedback about community needs as it recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Members of the public are invited to register to attend one, several or all of the public forums to submit their ideas and feedback.
Apply for a Temporary Patio Permit
To help local businesses meet the criteria to provide services safely in a manner that complies with capacity limits and restrictions, Brantford City Council has extended a number of temporary Patio Brantford policies for on-street patios and new or expanded patios that will remain in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

To learn more about guidelines and how to apply for the City of Brantford Temporary Patio Allowance, please visit brantford.ca/PatioBrantford. Businesses can also contact the City at 519-759-4150 or by email to COBPlanning@brantford.ca with any questions. 
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening Kits
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Kits

Safety is our number one priority and the Brantford Chamber wants to help you keep your employees and customers safe. With Step One introducing increased customer interaction, the COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening Kits can help keep your employees stay safe and stop the spread by identifying asymptomatic COVID-19 cases.

Set up an appointment to pickup your FREE Rapid Test Kits.
Ontario Dramatically Ramping Up Delivery of Rapid Test Kits

A recent success of the antigen screening program came with the involvement of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Less than a month after the launch of its COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative, Ontario has shipped nearly 2.4 million kits to local chambers. These kits will help small and medium-sized businesses across the province stay safe and stay open.
Upcoming Events
Business Excellence Awards
Who Will Be This Year's Award Recipients?
Join us as we live-stream this year's awards!
Business Excellence Awards
Tickets available until Wednesday, June 16 at 4:00pm.







Chamber Golf Tournament
Your tee time awaits! Join us on July 28th!
Your day includes:

  • Golf & Power Cart
  • Boxed Lunch
  • Gourmet Takeout Dinner
  • Mulligans
  • Swag Bag
Are you interested in an affordable marketing opportunity?
An opportunity that showcases what you do, your products & services to the
Brantford-Brant business community?


This year, the Trade Show is scheduled for 3 days.
Featuring 30 exhibitors per day to allow for social distancing. 

Tues. Sept. 28th from Noon - 5:00 p.m., 
Wed. Sept. 29th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and 
Thurs. Sept. 30th from Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Local Opportunities
The Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) provides our community with needle drop off bins to dispose of needles or other sharps that cannot be put in the garbage. These secure and tamper proof containers are found at 3 locations in Brantford with 4 more scheduled to be installed in the next few months.

Evidence from recent studies shows that the availability of needle disposal bins throughout the community decreases publicly discarded sharps. BCHU is looking to collaborate with community agencies and businesses to add more needle bins into our community especially in areas where improperly disposed needles are being found. If your business is interested in having a needle bin or other secure needle container on your property, please contact Gerry Moniz at 519 753 4937 ext.205 or by email at Gerry.Moniz@bchu.org.

BCHU will install, maintain, and regularly empty and discard needles and support business owners with regular information and updates.
Additional COVID-19 Resources
Recovery Activation Program helping local businesses go digital. Click here to learn more and apply
PD27 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy Self-identification Form for Employers. Click here
Government of Canada Covid-19 Alert App: click here to download
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.
For the most up-to-date provincial & federal programs, take a look at our website.
Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant
519.753.2617