ELNOS Biz Buzz

Oct 7

“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.”
-Sir Richard Branson, Entrepreneur and co-founder of Virgin Group

News & Stuff:

$500k allotted to the Indigenous Off - Diesel initiative, cohort 2. Read more here.

EDCO Tourism Summit - conference October 22-23, 2024.

Sault council agrees to redevelopment of waterfront hospital for $4.75 million. The full article is here.

Fednor invests $7 million into Indigenous-led business across Northern Ontario. Read more here.

Northwest Gold mine developer raises $8MM for projects in Ontario and Quebec. Learn more here.

Germany is looking to Canada for natural gas resources. The full article is available here.

KPMG Report is hesitant about building new mines. To read more about the challenges, click here.

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.

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

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

Ongoing - Free SEO certification series

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 22 - Unlock tomorrow's business trends to fast-track your growth

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)