Milton Chamber of Commerce

Last chance to register for our virtual Holiday Social tomorrow!

The Magnet Student Work Placement Program brings together employers, students, and post-secondary school stakeholders to create quality work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities and supports underrepresented groups including women in STEM, indigenous students, newcomers, persons with disabilities and first-year students. Employers who hire students in WIL placements may be eligible for a wage subsidy at a rate of 75% up to $7,500 per student. Find out more at https://swpp.magnet.today

Join us in your best ugly Christmas sweater on December 16 for our annual HOLIDAY SOCIAL! The evening will include holiday contests and virtual tasting rooms with Orange Snail Brewers and Vin Bon Milton. All proceeds will go to Food4Kids Halton. Register at: http://ow.ly/MLUr50CIfeN

The Student Work Placement Program provides wage subsidies to employers who offer quality student work placements. Program funding reimburses eligible employers for up to 75% of wages (to a maximum of $7,500) for each placement. For more information about program eligibility visit: https://swpp.magnet.today/

Important COVID-19 Updates for #MiltonON Businesses. Halton Region is moving to Red - Control zone: Effective Monday, November 16th at 12:01 am.... For more information: https://www.miltonchamber.ca/halton-moving-to-red-control-/

On December 17, join us and the Toronto Region Board of Trade for Unleashing Resilience, an online information session about the Recovery Activation Program. The Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills Chambers of Commerce have partnered with the Board to bring RAP to our communities. Find out how this program can help your business improve its digital capacity and overcome any barriers to digital access it is currently facing. Register to secu...re your spot today: https://bit.ly/3gtNYMb #ReimaginingRecovery #cdnecon

Want to learn about hiring people with disabilities, and how it can support your business? The #DiscoverAbilityNetwork offers a comprehensive guide about everything you need to know about hiring people with disabilities. Check it out at https://discoverability.network/business/roadmap/

Join the Milton Chamber on Wednesday, December 16 for an update on Federal issues with MP Adam van Koeverden. From supporting Canadians through the pandemic to vaccines and from rebuilding our economy to other announcements from the Fall Economic statement, there is lots to talk about. This will be an interactive discussion so Adam can answer your questions and hear your concerns.... Register at: http://ow.ly/ISuT50CHfKK

What makes a great #benefits plan? How about one that's 45+ years strong and pools benefits to keep rates stable and predictable. And #ChambersPlan's average renewal rate in the last 10 years was just 4%. Talk to your authorized broker Bensol Consulting Inc. about your plan.

Are you an Ontario business? Take this short 3-minute survey on business confidence and government support programs to have YOUR voice heard on the issues that matter most: http://ow.ly/CkBI50CjJhy #OER2021

After almost 18 years as Administrative Coordinator at the Milton Chamber of Commerce, Joanne Barrett is setting her sights on a well-deserved retirement. We will all miss Joanne, and will never forget her contributions to the Milton Chamber of Commerce. Please join the Milton Chamber staff and Board of Directors in wishing Joanne all the best in her retirement.

Join us for the November Virtual Business After Hours! Grab your favourite drink, some snacks and meet with us via Zoom. Update us on your business and chat with other MCC members. Tuesday, November 24 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM... Register at http://ow.ly/v5Mg50Cj1cd

Today we remember the many brave men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

Planning to order take out or dine-in this weekend? Don't forget to enter the #EatLocalMilton Contest, for a chance to win a $1,000 restaurant gift card! Total prizing of $4,000 in gift cards.... For a list of participating restaurants and details visit: https://www.miltonchamber.ca/eatlocalmilton/

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Know an employer who has made a difference in advancing accessibility and employment equity? Give them ...a shout out today! Businesses in Ontario, large and small, benefit from hiring and including persons with disabilities. Check out some success stories: https://discoverability.network/b/resources/business_cases/ #IDPWD #IDPD #IDPWD2020 #IDPD2020 #DiscoverAbilityNetwork | Ontario Chamber of Commerce | Magnet Today | Ontario Accessibility | Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce | Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce | Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce | Hamilton Chamber of Commerce | Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce | Milton Chamber of Commerce | Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce | Burlington Chamber of Commerce | Oakville Chamber of Commerce | Mississauga Board of Trade - MBOT

Congratulations to Mayor Gord Krantz!

What an amazing weekend it was for supporting local restaurants and the #EatLocalMilton Contest! Keep up the momentum #MiltonON!

Join us for a COVID-19 Virtual Business Forum on Wednesday, Dec 2 with Parm Gill, MPP. MPP Parm Gill will share info on the recent announcements from the Ontario government and will address any questions or concerns you may have. Register at: http://ow.ly/PMa050CwM2d

Join the MCC in our two-part series on addressing racism: A Conversation on Anti-Racism in Canada. Part one will look at Addressing Systemic Racism & Anti-Black Racism in Your Organization w Kara Morgan, Anti-racism Educator & Facilitator. Register at http://ow.ly/bf9k50CwvMh

Attention #MiltonON Businesses! Take this short 3-minute survey on business confidence, #COVID19 recovery, mental health & other timely issues to have YOUR voice heard on the issues that matter most: http://ow.ly/J1de50CtTQm #OER2021

The application process for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) is now open to businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to COVID-19. Retroactive from Sept. 27, 2020, until June 2021. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/JTye50CsGeK