Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce
21 William Street P2A 1V2 Parry Sound, ON, Canada

ARE YOU A MEMBER? We are available for you and your business by phone or email anytime. Want to see us in person? No Problem! Schedule a meeting with Christy Cafovski by emailing [email protected] #businesssupport #hereforyou #welcometothechamber

First deadline for CTAF applications close is midnight Sunday October 25, 2020. CTAF grants cover up to 75% of costs up to $10,000 for businesses to adopt technology. Go to PMCN.ca before the deadline to register!

We just had an awesome business meeting webinar with @normmillerpc and @scottaitchison. We covered some great topics that are concerning to the area’s businesse...s and the community. Thank you to all who participated, and thank you to all who organized it. @psachamber.ca was proud to participate. The link to the recording will be available if requested. See more

Attention Parry Sound: Canadore College has made an announcement: CPR/First Aid Offerings and N95 Mask Fitting Have you not taken First Aid or CPR training since high school gym class? Are you starting a new role and require training? Canadore West Parry Sound is excited to be offering Standard First Aid & CPR courses in October, 2020. We have two blended sessions available for both health care providers and non-health care providers.... Register today at Standard First Aid & CPR https://ss.canadorecollege.ca:7009/PROD/zwskgrps.P_Courses Dates: Session one (16 hours): Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October 23rd 8:30am-4:30pm Session two (16 hours): Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October, 25th 8:30am-4:30pm Course Options: Non-Health Care: Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED= $135 Health Care: Standard First Aid BLS (HCP) & AED= $165 Standard First Aid BLS (HCP) & AED with N95 Mask Fitting= $215 If you have questions about this or other offerings please contact Laura Foltz at 705-746-9222 x 7351 or [email protected]

The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. is hosting a virtual speaker series for #businessweek October 19th-23rd To REGISTER visit: http://tbcnps.ca/events or email [email protected]

VIRTUAL BUSINESS ROUND TABLE FRIDAY OCTOBER 16TH, 2020 Didn't get a chance to register yesterday? There's still time! email: [email protected] to have the link sent to you. ... or send us a message on Facebook. See more

VIRTUAL BUSINESS ROUND TABLE! Register by 5PM TODAY to receive your link. HOW TO REGISTER:... email [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook. #supportlocal #smallbusiness #heretohelp #chamberofcommerce #businessassociations #normmiller #scottaitchison #MP #MPP

Attention PARRY SOUNDERS! The Sound of Autumn Community Decoration Challenge is a contest for autumn-themed decoration displays in town. This year, the contest will be judged through online voting from the community. The top 5 entries in each category (homes, and businesses) will have a photo of their decoration display posted to the Parry Sound North Star website for public voting. The winner of the business category will win a coffee/lunch break with their employees val...ued up to $250 with the runner-up receiving a coffee/lunch break with their employees valued up to $100. Registration is open now until Oct. 20 at www.parrysound.ca/autumn. Vote on www.parrysound.ca website #decorateyourlife #fallfun #supportlocal #Hereforyou #chamberofcommerce #municipalsupport #collaboration

One of our members Fowler Construction Co Ltd is hiring! Check out their job posting here: https://www.psachamber.ca/member-job-board #supportlocal #chambermembershipmatters #hereforyou #stayintheknow As always, if you are a chamber member, and have a job posting that you would like more exposure on, please reach out to us and we will include you on our site's job board.

Bravo Di Salvo's Bella Cucina and all involved in this initiative! #supportlocal #communitymatters

Our Wednesday Night Dinners at Mary Street Centre, 24 Mary St, are back! Available through Take Out Or Delivery Starting Oct 14th ! We will be serving a Thanksg...iving Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings on Wed, Oct 14 starting at 4-530 pm Call 705-774-9111 to arrange for delivery(in town only), by 1 pm on the 14th. Dinners will be available every other week until December 23, for 2020. Covid 19 measures will be in place, every one is asked to social distance and to wear a mask/ or face covering. See more

An Important Announcement regarding NOHFC's Applications for the Northern Ontario Recovery Program. See letter below from Dustin Turner: Today Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) launched the new Northern Ontario Recovery Program. 100% grant funding up to $25,000 for private for-profit businesses only (not-for-profit and public sector are not eligible) to reimburse for costs associated with adapting your business operations according to local public health gui...delines while protecting employees and customers. Applications are being accepting between October 1 December 31, 2020 and funding is limited so applications will be processed on a first-come first-served basis. Eligible costs for reimbursement will be retroactive to March 17, 2020 and businesses can also apply for future costs they intend to incur. Here is a link to complete program details and online application: https://nohfc.ca//progra/northern-ontario-recovery-program. *Please note that as of today, all of NOHFC’s previous programs are now closed for new applications. Minister Rickford will be making an announcement in January 2021 regarding the launch of new NOHFC programs. Please pass this news along to businesses and others in your networks and feel free to share my contact information. I am happy to provide one-on-one consultations/coaching, group webinars, etc. Let me know if you have any questions, happy to discuss further. Thanks, Dustin Dustin Turner Northern Development Advisor Northern Development Division, Northern Development and Mines Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines Email: [email protected]

NOHFC has announced the Northern Ontario Recovery Program. Applications will open on October 1st- December 31st. Read More below or Follow This Link: https://nohfc.ca//progra/northern-ontario-recovery-program The Northern Ontario Recovery Program is designed to help businesses adapt operations according to local public health guidelines, while protecting employees and customers. Who is Eligible?... Northern Ontario businesses with at least one year of operations as of March 17, 2020 and were impacted by the Province of Ontario Emergency Order that closed all non-essential businesses on March 24, 2020. What is Eligible? Eligible projects will support the adaptation of business operations and practices to meet public health guidelines for operations under re-opening stages, and to support employee and consumer safety. Eligible project costs include but are not limited to: Capital construction Leasehold improvements New or used equipment Restructuring of business operations Marketing for new business initiatives Personal Protective Equipment and customer/employee safety installations Other costs deemed necessary to complete the project at the discretion of the NOHFC Evaluation Criteria Applications will be accepted based on the following criteria: Northern Ontario businesses' evidence to support a loss of revenue or increase in expenses are directly attributed to the Province of Ontario Emergency Order related to the COVID - 19 pandemic Submission of financial history for the previous year of operation will be required. Eligible costs will be those incurred and paid after March 17, 2020. Funding Funding will be in the form of a conditional contribution and will normally not exceed $25,000. NOHFC will cover 100% of eligible project costs. Applicants must demonstrate that the amount requested from NOHFC is incremental and does not duplicate other supports received. What is Not Eligible? Ineligible costs include, but are not limited to: Renovations not associated with meeting public health guidelines Land Refinancing Business plans/strategic plans/feasibility studies etc. Assets acquired through operating leases Rolling stock Project management costs/consulting costs/administration costs Mineral exploration and mine development Cost of inventory Capital projects or leasehold improvements to residential or personal properties Fixed cost expenses Working capital Direct employee costs Program Requirements Funding is limited and will be on a first-come basis. The application window will run from October 1 to December 31, 2020. Applicants will be required to execute a legal agreement with NOHFC.