ELNOS Biz Buzz

Nov 4

“I do not know the word ‘quit.’ Either I never did, or I have abolished it.”

– Susan Butcher, sled dog racer

News & Stuff:

Farmers: apply now for Ontario land improvement funds

Sudbury Selected to Host 2025 Ontario 55+ Summer Games. The event is expected to bring in $1.5 million in tourism revenue. Read more here.

NOHFC’s Invest North Program invests $5 Million of $28 Million contributed by northern businesses to create jobs and spur growth. Read the details here.

Ontario expanding the Learn and Stay Grant Program for family physicians to address the growing need. Read more here.

FedNor is investing $1.7 million in the Elliot Lake and North Shore region to spur economic development and tourism. Read all about it here.

Ontario proposing a new high speed rail network to connect cities and benefit trade. Read more here.

$13.8 Million dollars allotted for mining infrastructure in Northern Ontario. Please see the full article here.

Fednor invests $7 million into Indigenous-led business across Northern Ontario. Read more here.

Ontario’s Community Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is accepting applications for $200 million in funding to build and revitalize sports and rec facilities.

Northern Ontario Women (NOW) received nearly $1 million in funding from the federal government. Read more here.

Ontario First Nation Business Directory: Register your business here!

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:

EDCO’s Conference and Showcase is coming up in February 2025 - click here to register.

My Mainstreet: How to Grow A Business

Social Media Marketing Courses

Software Training

Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre: Technology & Entrepreneurship Courses

Diversity & Equity Courses - reach out to Contact North T: 855-671-6453 | midnorth@contactnorth.ca

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

Ongoing - How to get a business loan in a few easy steps

Ongoing - Sustainability fundamentals for your business

Ongoing - Free SEO certification series

Ongoing - What Small Businesses Need To Know About Cybersecurity

November 5 - Social Media for Your Business

November 6 - Sales 101: The art of selling

November 7 - Service Canada: Support Measures for Businesses in Labour Adjustment

November 7 - Business model canvas

November 7 - OCI: Collaborate to commercialize information session

November 12 - eCommerce 101: What, why, and how

November 13 - Accounting for Non-Profits: Understanding Financial Statements

November 14 - BIPOC + Business Opportunities and Resources

November 15 - WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses

November 19 - Parry Sound - Intro to ChatGPT and AI Tools for Your Business

November 21 - Financial Survival for Entrepreneurs

November 21 - Market Research

November 26 - Optimizing for Search Engines - Understanding SEO Basics

November 28 - Understanding Financial Statements

December 3 - Intro to Chat GPT

December 5 - How to write a business plan

December 6 - T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy

December 11 - The Money Side of Business: Tools & Techniques for Managing Your Financials

December 12 - Service Canada: Public Pensions for Disability and Retirement

January 22 - Sustainable Northern Ontario Economic Development Course (101)

Contact North is offering a variety of courses. Contact Samantha for more information!

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