ELNOS Biz Buzz
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
- Thomas Edison
News & Stuff:
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
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 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 25 - Web Presence 101 - Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set
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 18 - Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?
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)
Funding:
Canada Digital Adoption Program
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit
Grow Your Business Online Grant
Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Jobs:
The Town of Blind River is hiring!
The Township of the North Shore is hiring!
The City of Elliot Lake is hiring! Check out the variety of positions available
Serpent River First Nation is hiring! Click here for job postings
Employment Options - Find local job postings by entering the name of your community
AWIC Job Board - Jobs in Algoma Region