ELNOS Biz Buzz
"Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration"
- Thomas Edison
News & Stuff:
Save the Date! Funder’s Forum in Elliot Lake on April 15th and Blind River on April 16th — get a chance to speak directly with various funders that serve businesses and entrepreneurs in our region
Blind River wins award! Blind River and Destination Northern Ontario received the Tourism & Recreation CED at the 2024 EDCO conference
Bursary applications are now open! Click here for more details.
Feast On — North America’s largest and longest running local food certification program that recognizes businesses across the food tourism value chain committed to sourcing Ontario grown food & drink.
Business Startup Checklist — There’s a lot to remember when starting your own business, so we’ve made a simple checklist to help you stay on track. Check it out here!
Get your business in the Regional Directory! Email the office with your business name and contact here.
Professional Development & Events:
My Mainstreet: How to Start A Business
My Mainstreet: How to Grow A Business
Social Media Marketing Courses
Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre: Technology & Entrepreneurship Courses
The Founder's Journey - For New and Start-Up Business Owners - Call 1-855-671-6453 or Email midnorth@contactnorth.ca
Business Budgeting For Beginners - Call 1-855-671-6453 or Email midnorth@contactnorth.ca
March 4 - ONCA Training by AWIC
March 4 - Women in Entrepreneurship panel
March 5 - eCommerce 101: What, why, and how
March 6 - Elliot Lake – Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Foreign Workers (in person)
March 6 - Google Ads for Small Business
March 6 - T2 - Corporation Tax Literacy Seminar
March 7 - Blind River – Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Foreign Workers (in person)
March 12 - The Importance of Paid Advertising in a Digital Space
March 13 - Insurance for Small Business
March 14 - Steppingstones of E-Commerce: Part 1 – Expanding into E-Commerce
March 15 - Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs
March 19 - Optimizing for Search Engines - Understanding SEO Basics
March 20 - Understanding Financial Statements
March 20 - Google Analytics 4 for Beginners
March 26 - Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget
March 28 - Steppingstones of E-Commerce: Part 2 – Modernizing Your E-Commerce
April 2 - Web Presence 101 - Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set
April 3 - The Money Side of Business: Tools & Techniques for Managing Your Financials
April 5 - T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy
April 9 - Social Media for Your Business
April 11 - Service Canada: Overview of Employment Insurance
April 17 - What is Visual Merchandising?
April 18 - Getting Money: What Lenders & Investors Want
April 26 - WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses
May 9 - Service Canada: Support Measures for Businesses in Labour Adjustment
May 15 - Getting Started with Intellectual Property (IP): Why is IP Important?
May 29 - Maximizing Your Business: How to Manage Your Cash
June 20 - Service Canada: Public Pensions for Disability and Retirement
June 26 - Why Financial Ratios Matter: How to Know if You're Turning a Profit
July 11 - Service Canada: Free Hiring Platform & Other Supports for Small Businesses
July 18 - Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements
August 15 - Service Canada: Hiring Incentives and Assistance
Funding:
Canada Digital Adoption Program
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit
CASP - Apprenticeship Support Program
Grow Your Business Online Grant
Tourism Workforce Sustainability Program
Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
Canada Small Business Financing Program
Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
Jobs:
The Town of Blind River is hiring!
The City of Elliot Lake is hiring! Check out the variety of positions including summer students
Serpent River First Nation is hiring! Click here for job postings
Employment Options - Find local job postings by entering the name of your community
AWIC Job Board - Jobs in Algoma Region