Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce
COMMUNIQUE
Newsletter
11 February 2021
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latest and most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Ontario.
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STAY SAFE, STAY LOCAL
NEW and Improved NOHFC Programs!

The Community Enhancement Program is designed to help build strong and resilient Northern communities through infrastructure investments, to upgrade/repair existing assets to improve community quality of life, economic development infrastructure, and strategic economic development initiatives.

Program Streams

The Cultural Supports Program is designed to help showcase Northern Ontario culture, geography, and talent through event partnerships and the production of films and television series.

Program Streams

The Invest North Program is designed to boost economic growth in Northern Ontario by encouraging businesses to invest in transformative, strategic and complementary business development opportunities in Northern communities. The program will support productivity, innovation, business competitiveness, revenue growth, export capacity development, job creation and retention.

Program Streams

The People & Talent Program is designed to attract, retain and develop Northern Ontario’s workforce.

Program Streams
Presentation: New and Improved Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) program information session, February 18, 2021, at 9 am CST.
Join us and learn about the new and improved Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programs. Jennifer Findlay, Northern Development Advisor with the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines will provide us with an overview of the business programs.

 
Learn more about the programs here: https://nohfc.ca/

For more information contact Samantha Smith (NWCF Coordinator) at ssmith@lowbic.on.ca or 807-467-4640
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the fifth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER), providing the latest data on Ontario’s economy and business confidence, highlighting the unprecedented year that was 2020 and the unpredictability that lies in the year ahead. Public policymakers looking at strategies to support Ontario’s long-term economic recovery will benefit from the findings outlined in the OCC’s flagship annual report.  

Real Benefits for your Business.
Chambers Plan's not-for-profit structure, combined with pooling its 30,000 members, equals one of the industry's lowest average renewals, at 4% over the last decade.
Find out more here
Did you know...
Wellwise by Shoppers located at 605 Fourth Street, Keewatin
offers KDCC Members
10% discount on regular-priced merchandise

More Member discounts here
2021 Membership fees are now due.


Pay by cash, cheque, etransfer, or credit card.

Contact the Chamber office at
manager@kenorachamber.com or 807-464-6130


Happy Thursday and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Our Sweetheart Special is definitely the way to your sweetie’s heart. Make sure you order one now!
This week’s specials and recipes are attached.

Enjoy! Cathy

 
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