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Business General

Federal and Provincial Grants and Resources

New Tourism Growth Program

 This FedDev program provides $108 million over three years to help Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, small and medium-sized businesses, and not-for-profit organizations to grow and develop local tourism products and experiences that will position Canada as a destination of choice for domestic and international visitors. Register for virtual Information sessions to learn more about the fund. Open spaces remain for the December 12 session.  Applications for funding are due February 29, 2024.


Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)

Applications for summer jobs will be open until January 10th. Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidies - Canada.ca


Women’s Economic Security Program

The program aims to provide training that is based on community-identified needs and address labour market gaps in sectors where women have historically been underrepresented such as the skilled trades, Information Technology, and Entrepreneurship. The goal is to promote women’s economic security by increasing income and labour force participation for low-income women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals in Ontario through training delivery. Applicants eligible to apply to this program include broader public sector organizations, publicly funded post-secondary institutions, not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous organizations based in Ontario. Applicants must be legal entities. Review the program guide wesp_program_2023_24_guidelines_en_final2.pdf (mcusercontent.com)


The EV ChargeON Program

The EV ChargeON program provides funding for the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Ontario communities. Eligible and encouraged applicants are businesses,

not-for-profit corporations, municipal governments, Indigenous communities, and broader public sector organizations. Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2024. Electric vehicle (EV) ChargeON Program | ontario.ca


 2024 Summer Employment Opportunities

(formerly Summer Experience Program)

Applications for summer jobs in the tourism sector are being accepted until January 17th. Get funding from the Ontario government | ontario.ca


 2024 Experience Ontario Funding Program

Community events stream – $20,000 in funding available for existing events with a $250,000 budget that can show 5,000 in tourist visitation. For more information please visit the Program Guidelines.

Local Business Grants and Resources

Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation

If you are an employer in Renfrew County who has hired or is planning on hiring, a Francophone /Bilingual employee before March 31, 2024? You may be eligible to receive a 50% wage subsidy for your new hire. For more info email Kelley Lemenchick at kelley.lemenchick@rccfdc.org

Workshops and Opportunities

Influencer Marketing 101 Workshop

Natalie Adele Meida December 11th 10:30 am virtual event $50 registration fee, subsidized by partnership Town of Arnprior, Renfrew, Petawawa and City of Pembroke. Register today Influencer Marketing 101 Workshop (arnprior.ca)


Bryan Baeumler of HGTV

Casting call from Bryan Baeumler of HGTV’s for the new series Bryan’s All In. Bryan travels off-the-beaten path to help struggling entrepreneurs renovate their businesses. The applicants must be ambitious dreamers who are risking it all for their passion projects, making major life changes to become their own boss. Please note: you must have a realistic budget to finance your renovation and your renovation must already be in progress. They are looking to film in January 2024. To apply visit: bryanbaeumlercasting (castingcrane.com)


Enterprise Renfrew County Tax Workshops

  • General Tax Information for Sole Proprietors

On January 9 from 10:30 am - noon. Gain valuable insights with general tax information specifically tailored for sole proprietors. Andrew will cover essential topics to ensure you are well-prepared for tax time.


  • HST Tax Information

On February 13 from 10 :30 am - noon. Join us for an in-depth session focusing on HST tax information. Andrew will provide key insights to help you navigate HST requirements for your business.

 

To register for both webinars, please visit: Workshops & Events | Enterprise Renfrew County

   

Marketing Bootcamp

Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation has partnered with Amanda Talker Media to host a two-day workshop. It will take place on January 27 & 28th at the Best Western Pembroke Inn. Registration deadline is January 19th. A registration fee of $100 is required and then returned upon completion of the boot camp. Marketing Bootcamp Tickets, Sat, 27 Jan 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

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Phone 1-613-687-5536

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