ELNOS Biz Buzz

May 13

"One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don't choose your passions; your passions choose you."

- Jeff Bezos

News & Stuff:

The City of Elliot Lake is conducting a Transit Survey to improve the services to businesses and citizens.

Armstrong Centennial Arena Fundraising Challenge! The City of Elliot Lake recently received a $300,000 donation to kick off their $500,000 fundraiser for the Arena. For more information or to donate, click here.

Elliot Lake wins Kraft Hockeyville! Thank you to all who voted and a huge congratulations to the community on this historic win. Check out the video of the moment we found out here.

Blind River wins award! Blind River and Destination Northern Ontario received the Tourism & Recreation CED at the 2024 EDCO conference

Feast On — North America’s largest and longest running local food certification program that recognizes businesses across the food tourism value chain committed to sourcing Ontario grown food & drink.

Business Startup Checklist — There’s a lot to remember when starting your own business, so we’ve made a simple checklist to help you stay on track. Check it out here!

Get your business in the Regional Directory! Email the office with your business name and contact here.

Professional Development & Events:

My Mainstreet: How to Start A Business

My Mainstreet: How to Grow A Business

Social Media Marketing Courses

Software Training

Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre: Technology & Entrepreneurship Courses

Diversity & Equity Courses - reach out to Contact North T: 855-671-6453 | midnorth@contactnorth.ca

The Founder's Journey - For New and Start-Up Business Owners - Call 1-855-671-6453 or Email midnorth@contactnorth.ca

Business Budgeting For Beginners - Call 1-855-671-6453 or Email midnorth@contactnorth.ca

May 14 - Web Presence 101 - Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set

May 15 - Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?

May 21 - Social Media for Your Business

May 22 - T2 - Corporation Tax Literacy Seminar

May 23 - Steppingstones of E-Commerce: Part 2 – Modernizing Your E-Commerce

May 27-28 - Stir the POTential

May 28 - eCommerce 101: What, why, and how

May 29 - Maximizing Your Business: How to Manage Your Cash

June 4 - The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space

June 7 - T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy

June 11 - Optimizing for Search Engines - Understanding SEO Basics

June 20 - Service Canada: Public Pensions for Disability and Retirement

June 26 - Why Financial Ratios Matter: How to Know if You're Turning a Profit

July 10 - Insurance for Small Business

July 11 - Service Canada: Free Hiring Platform & Other Supports for Small Businesses

July 18 - Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements

July 25 - Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs

August 1 - Understanding Financial Statements

August 15 - Service Canada: Hiring Incentives and Assistance

August 16 - WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses

August 22 - The Money Side of Business: Tools & Techniques for Managing Your Financials

August 29 - Getting Money: What Lenders & Investors Want

September 11 - What is Visual Merchandising?

September 26 - Service Canada: Overview of Employment Insurance

November 7 - Service Canada: Support Measures for Businesses in Labour Adjustment

Contact North is offering a variety of courses. Contact Samantha for more information!

Master Microsoft Excel (9 courses)
Master Microsoft PowerPoint (5 courses)
Master Microsoft Word (5 courses)
Master Microsoft Outlook (4 courses)
Career Essentials In Administrative Assistance by Microsoft and LinkedIn (9 courses)
Getting Started in Finance & Bookkeeping (6 courses)
Develop Your Social Media Marketing Skills (7 courses)
Entrepreneurship Learning Path (8 courses)
Develop Your Strategic Planning Skills (6 courses)
Develop Your Skills as a New Manager (8 courses)
Develop Your Skills to Manage Others Effectively (8 courses)
Advance Your Skills as a Manager (5 courses)
Leading Your Team to Excellence (5 courses)
Develop Conflict Management Skills (6 courses)
LinkedIn Learning Essential Business Communication Skills Professional Certificate (9 courses)
Improve Your Teamwork Skills (8 courses)
LinkedIn Learning DEI Awareness Professional Certificate (9 courses)