ELNOS Biz Buzz
“Motivation is the catalyzing ingredient for every successful innovation.” – Clayton Christensen
News & Stuff:
Tourism Growth Program is now accepting applications for FedDev funding in Ontario, with $108 million available over three years.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has approved funding to rejuvenate the Blind River Community Center.
Northern Ontario Women (NOW) received nearly $1 million in funding from the federal government. Read more here.
Kraft Hockeyville is coming soon! The City of Elliot Lake will be hosting the preseason NHL game on September 29th at the Sudbury Community Arena between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburg Penguins.
ELNOS Donation — $25,000 towards the Elliot Lake arena rehabilitation. Read more here.
Expansion of Broadband — The federal and provincial governments announced a $97M investment to support the expansion of broadband to underserviced communities across the north. Read more here.
Ontario First Nation Business Directory: Register your business 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 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
August 13 - Social Media for Your Business
August 15 - Golden Voices Reconnecting and Rebuilding Webinar
August 15 - Service Canada: Hiring Incentives and Assistance
August 16 - WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses
August 20 - eCommerce 101: What, why, and how
August 21 - FedDev Ontario Tourism Growth Program Information Session
August 22 - The basics of starting a new business for newcomers
August 22 - The Money Side of Business: Tools & Techniques for Managing Your Financials
August 27 - The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space
August 29 - Getting Money: What Lenders & Investors Want
September 3 - Optimizing for Search Engines - Understanding SEO Basics
September 4 - T2 - Corporation Tax Literacy Seminar
September 5 - Maximizing Your Business: How to Manage Your Cash
September 6 - T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy
September 11 - What is Visual Merchandising?
September 17 - Web Presence 101 - Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set
September 18 - Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?
September 24 - Social Media for Your Business
September 25 - Insurance for Small Business
September 26 - Service Canada: Overview of Employment Insurance
October 1 - eCommerce 101: What, why, and how
October 4 - T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy
October 8 - The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space
October 15 - Optimizing for Search Engines - Understanding SEO Basics
October 24 - Why Financial Ratios Matter: How to Know if You're Turning a Profit
October 29 - Web Presence 101 - Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set
November 1 - T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy
November 5 - Social Media for Your Business
November 7 - Service Canada: Support Measures for Businesses in Labour Adjustment
November 12 - eCommerce 101: What, why, and how
November 13 - Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements
November 15 - WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses
November 21 - Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs
November 26 - Optimizing for Search Engines - Understanding SEO Basics
November 28 - Understanding Financial Statements
December 6 - T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy
December 11 - The Money Side of Business: Tools & Techniques for Managing Your Financials
December 12 - Service Canada: Public Pensions for Disability and Retirement
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 Township of the North Shore is hiring!
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