ELNOS Biz Buzz
“The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows.”
-Aristotle, Greek philosopher
News & Stuff:
Elliot Lake is decorating the city with Hockey gear in preparation for the September 27 local Kraft Hockeyville celebration at Collins Hall. Click here for more details.
Ontario is partnering with Indiginous communities to the tune of $9.2 million dollars. For more information, click here.
CLAC union’s approach is gaining traction with mining, transportation and construction industries in the north. For more details, click here.
Kraft Hockeyville is coming up on September 29th! The City of Elliot Lake will be hosting the preseason NHL game at the Sudbury Community Arena between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburg Penguins. Get the latest updates here.
Funding available for a tourism industry study. To learn more, click here.
Ontario and New Jersey sign agreement to foster closer ties in economic development this week. To learn more, click here.
Applications for funding to help Elliot Lake businesses grow online closes soon: click the link here to learn more about the opportunity for funding from Canada’s Digital Adoption Program.
Thessalon is receiving a major development grant to upgrade water and sewage along highway 17, contributing to economic development in the region.
Ontario’s Community Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is accepting applications for $200 million in funding to build and revitalize sports and rec facilities.
Northern Ontario Women (NOW) received nearly $1 million in funding from the federal government. Read more here.
ELNOS Donation — $25,000 towards the Elliot Lake arena rehabilitation. Read more here.
Ontario First Nation Business Directory: Register your business here!
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
September 24 - Social Media for Your Business
September 24 - Starter company plus
September 25 - Insurance for Small Business
September 25 - Small business online marketing seminar - contact: Cynthia.campbell@hncea.ca
September 26 - Service Canada: Overview of Employment Insurance
September 26 - The Investor Ready Program
September 26 - GS1 Session 1: Intro to barcodes and product identification
September 27 - Grant Info Session: Starter Company Plus - Female Founders Stream
October 1 - eCommerce 101: What, why, and how
October 2 - Maximize your Marketing Budget
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 16 - Better Booths: A Vendors Guide to Mastering Markets
October 18 - GS1 Session 2: Import/ Export
October 23 - Bridges to Better Business 2024
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
October 30 - Small Business Forum 2024: Taste of Success
November 1 - T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy
November 5 - Social Media for Your Business
November 6 - Sales 101: The art of selling
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