Good Morning, Chamber Community!
We hope you're having a great summer so far, and either enjoying the heat or finding ways to keep cool!
A few important highlights you should be aware of:
- check out our upcoming events below - and ways YOU can be part of the action!
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the rapid screening kit program has been extended until December 31 of this year, so if you want to pick up kits, you can book an appointment to do so here
- we're delighted to be working with the Niagara Workforce Planning Board on a unique project, talking to businesses about hiring newcomer talent; Grimsby is one of just six municipalities across Canada that are rolling out this project!
- the chamber office will be closed the first two weeks of August while staff gets a chance to recharge - we look forward to connecting with you again late summer!
-Grimsby Chamber Team
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Interested in partnering with us on an event this fall or in 2023? Let us know, we’d love to showcase YOUR business or organization!
Here's some of the awesome stuff we have coming up:
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We're working with Chambers across Niagara on the the Niagara Chamber Partnership's third season of the Niagara's Road to Recovery virtual series. We are looking for members to share their best practices on the following topics:
- successful retention and recruitment of talent
- implementing a successful digital program
If you have a success story to share and want to be part of our panel discussions, please let us know!
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Save the Date - Wed, Sep 14
In-Person Lunch & Learn
Registration opens late August.
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Save the Date - Wed, Sep 28
Virtual Lunch & Learn
Employee Attraction and Retention are top of mind for many of us right now. Join the three West Niagara Chambers as we hear from Essential HR and Garrett Group to learn ways YOU can attract the talent you're looking for, and keep them happy in the long run.
Registration opens late August.
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In the meantime, you can read some tips here from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services on Finding and keeping employees.
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FALL 2022
We know how important it is to be connected to the issues that shape our community. We'll be hosting a Meet Your Candidates event in advance of the October 24 municipal elections.
Stay tuned for more information!
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4 Seasons of Reconciliation |
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If you haven't had a chance to check out this free program yet, we highly recommend you do so. Here at the office, we completed the online course, and we're so happy we took the time to learn, reflect, and start talking about what reconciliation looks like for us here at the chamber. "Truly transformative" is an understatement.
Reconciliation is one of the most important social movements of our time. RBC has partnered with First Nations University of Canada to bring an online Indigenous awareness program to Canadians.
If you’d like more information about RBC’s programs and initiatives, or to connect with a local representative, please reach out to Chris Rupp via email or give him a call at 289-213-3024.
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News from the Ontario Chamber |
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You can still participate in CDAP to help grow your business online
The Government of Canada and Ontario Chamber of Commerce have partnered together to deliver Government of Canada grants to small businesses that want to grow their business online.
Learn more about the program, eligibility requirements, and pre-register HERE. Questions about the Canada Digital Adoption Program? Contact the OCC's CDAP team here.
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OCC ADVOCACY WIN!
The Ontario Chamber celebrates their Advocacy wins with the wider chamber network, so we thought we'd share the news with you, too!
The Ask: The OCC's federal budget submission called on governments to develop a strategy for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) that integrates electric, renewable, natural gas, hydrogen, and hybrid technologies for a variety of vehicle types, including heavy-duty utility trucks to support commercial fleet electrification.
The Win: In July 2022, the Government of Canada announced new incentives for medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs. This $550M program will help businesses make the necessary transition to zero-emission vehicles, providing purchase incentives worth roughly 50% of the price difference between an electric vehicle and a traditional vehicle.
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Niagara Workforce Planning Board |
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There's still time to join the Niagara Workforce Planning Board's Engaging SMEs project.
Hiring and retaining newcomer talent is an important way to diversify your workforce for high performance outcomes, and address the labour market crunch facing nearly every industry.
Reach out to Rebecca for more details, and be part of this unique design labs project that is only being rolled out in just six communities across Canada - and Grimsby is one of them!
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Did you know that the Chamber offers a unique business development opportunity through our paid E-blast marketing initiative?
Twice a month, the Chamber sends out a member's personalized marketing message to our contacts.
It's a great way to connect to other members and showcase your business.
Contact the Chamber or check out our website to find out how we can help you gain exposure for your local business.
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Thank You to our 2022 Event Partners! |
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