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Ontario Budget Released

Last Wednesday the Government of Ontario tabled the 2018 budget for the province. Early analysis by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) cautions that while the Budget proposes new spending for economic development, it does nothing to alleviate rising input costs or tangibly address low business confidence. In fact, the province has chosen to follow the federal government’s lead on changes to the tax code that will result in nearly half a billion dollars in new taxes to be paid by employers over the next three years.  Visit our website for more information including links to the OCC’s full analysis and the entire budget document

Pillar 3 of 4: Building Healthy Communities



There are five recommendations under the third pillar of the Vote Prosperity platform, designed to address the bureaucratic and physical infrastructure that sustains and will sustain our province into the future:

Visit our website to learn more about Vote Prosperity's 4 pillars and 18 recommendations and get involved in our upcoming Provincial election.  www.tbchamber.ca/voteON

Small Business Programs

Up to $2,000 in incentives toward your lighting upgrade

The Small Business Lighting program assists small businesses in upgrading ineffective and inefficient lighting to energy efficient lighting and lighting systems. Better lighting helps to improve customers’ overall experience and safety within the facility, while energy efficient lighting helps business owners save on operating costs. This program is meant to be turnkey for the business owner: the Thunder Bay Hydro Energy and Conservation department coordinates contractors, quotes, and submits incentives on the applicant’s behalf.

Make sure to attend the April After Business at Thunder Bay Hydro to learn more!

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