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We are in the process of preparing the former Penners Jewelers for new tenants.

As a result, we have three antique display cabinets available for sale. Photo attached. $1150/each

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Unlock FREE Business Training with Skills Bridge!

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Magnet and supported by the Diversity Institute and Future Skills Centre, presents Skills Bridge — a national platform built to help small and medium-sized businesses thrive.

What can you access through Skills Bridge?

Skills for Success – Build essential workplace competencies

Specialized Programming – Training tailored to your sector

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) – Promote inclusive hiring and practices

Digital Skills – Stay competitive in the digital age

Management Skills – Strengthen leadership and operational success

Contact the Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce to get your business connected and start benefiting from free, high-impact training today!

Learn more at www.ontariochamber.com or call us at 807-464-6130

Email: info@kenorachamber.com

Funding is available to for-profit businesses operating within Ontario, that:

• have at least three years of operations/financial statements (refer to Operating Experience to determine financial statement requirements )
• employ at least 5 people
• demonstrate any of the following impacts due to the imposition of U.S. tariffs:
• operates in a sector extensively targeted by U.S. tariffs (for example, steel sector, auto sector, aluminum)
• significant exposure to trade risk (for example, revenue loss of 30% or higher), or pivoting operations to supply a customer that is looking to replace a current supplier due to tariffs

Here are the guidelines is you want to know more about the program: Ontario Together Trade Fund Program Guidelines | ontario.ca

💡 Ontario Innovation Centre – Business Modernization Grants (2025)

Available to Ontario-based SMEs | Apply through AccessOCI | Managed by OCI

1. Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP)

For: SMEs looking to develop a custom digital adoption roadmap

• Funding: Up to $15,000 (50% of costs)
• Use: Hire a Digital Adoption Consultant (DAC) from OCI’s roster to assess needs and build a digital strategy
• Eligibility:
• Ontario-based, for-profit business (1–499 FTEs)
• Not a franchise, real estate firm, not-for-profit, or e-commerce only
• Benefits: Understand tech needs, prepare for transformation, access expert advice
• Required: Completed digital plan submitted for reimbursement
• Application: Must be initiated by an OCI Business Development Manager (BDM) or Digital Adoption Advisor (DAA)
• Submit Intake Form

2. Technology Demonstration Program (TDP)

For: SMEs implementing tech identified in their DMAP

• Funding: Up to $100,000 (50% of costs, min. $200,000 project)
• Use: Implement commercialized Ontario digital tech in partnership with a tech vendor
• Eligibility:
• Ontario-based for-profit SMEs (1–499 FTEs, $500K+ annual revenue)
• Must have completed a DMAP
• Benefits: Accelerate implementation, improve operations, and showcase innovation
• Application: Must be initiated by OCI BDM/DAA and include a vendor letter of support
• Note: Preference for Ontario vendors; arm’s-length relationships only

Apply Early – Funding Is Limited & Non-Entitlement-Based

🔗 Learn more: www.oc-innovation.ca

📩 Need help applying? Contact the Chamber, and we’ll help connect you with OCI support.