Parry Sound Muskoka Community Network
100 Muskoka Road South P1P 1V3 Gravenhurst, ON, Canada

Cisco Fast Future Innovation Awards SEP 13 2021 - NOV 19 2021 Win up to $300,000 in seed funding to help finance the necessary resources (people, services, technology, etc.) to solve your greatest challenge.... Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration and Innovation Labs teams have partnered to create a powerful awards program that will dedicate Cisco’s resources, expertise and scale as the world’s largest technology company to help solve the innovation challenges facing Canadian organizations. Who can apply? For-Profit Organizations Start-ups Not-for-Profit Organizations Small Businesses Private Sector Businesses The top three submissions will be awarded seed funding to help finance the necessary resources and expertise to develop, prototype and/or implement their idea. More information at: https://www.ciscofastfutureinnovationawards.com/

Thank you to everyone who rocked the dock with us last week at the Impact Awards Gala! We had 40 entries for the 3 Magic Words draw for a $500 gift card to the JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa ... Congratulations to Brenda for your "Founders are Fabulous" 3 Magic Words winning entry!

We have a few experiences box left! If you'd love to support local business, please consider purchasing a box for $20 shipped directly to you! www.pmcn.ca/iawards

Congratulations Jordan Higgins and Kris Phillips from Higgins & Phillips Inc. for being chosen as a finalist for the Parry Sound Area Founders Circle Choice Awards! 5 Parry Sound finalists. Two cash prizes: a $5,000 award and a $10,000 Grand Prize. Winners announced at the Impact Awards Gala on May 27th. Free to register: www.pmcn.ca/iawards

Today's shout out goes to our incredible Impact Awards Sponsors! JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce Township of Muskoka Lakes Town of Parry Sound Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre The Labour Market Group Rotary Parry Sound Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes Rotary Club Free to Register: www.pmcn.ca/iawards

Rock the Dock with us in 10 Days! Thank you Parry Sound North Star for sharing! www.parrysound.com//10376248-parry-sound-founders-circle-/

Thank you Hunters Bay Radio for helping us spread the word! $45,000 up for grabs! Join us as we Rock the Dock at this year's virtual Impact Awards Gala. Registration is free: www.pmcn.ca/iawards www.muskokaradio.com//founders-circle-set-to-dole-out-4500

Our sister organization NEOnet has secured funding for grants for Broadband for small businesses across Northern Ontario. BIRA : GRANT Broadband Internet for Remote Areas The Broadband for Remote Areas (BIRA) project will provide grants to small- and medium-size enterprises (SME) located across Northern Ontario to assist with the purchase and installation of specialized equipment to provide two-way, high-speed internet services ... Eligible applicants for the BIRA project may receive a reimbursement of up to 50% to a maximum of $1,500. Traditional connectivity may not be available to many SMEs that are farther from the typical Internet Service Providers (ISP) area of coverage. This program will assist participating SMEs to achieve the minimum service level of 25 Mbps. Many SMEs are unable to utilize this technology because they lack the expertise or capital and it is preventing them from growing their business online. Eligibility Established businesses operating on a full-time basis, with a valid Canadian BIN number, are eligible Established seasonal businesses, such as tourism operations, are also considered eligible. Businesses must be within NOHFC/FedNor northern Ontario boundaries Hobby and part-time businesses are not eligible. To ensure that you are eligible please consult with our E-business Lead BEFORE purchasing the equipment. Upon receipt of your application, NEOnet will contact you regarding your eligibility. Terms and Conditions of Payment Eligible applicants may receive a reimbursement of up to 50% to a maximum of $1500. Applicants will select a vendor; the E-Business Lead is available to assist you with the possible vendor in your area. You must complete a short exit survey/program evaluation for a claim to be processed. Once NEOnet has received all requisite documents, reviewed the final report, and the applicant has satisfied all other program requirements, we will issue reimbursement. Limited funding available - Apply neonet.on.ca/projects/bira

Only a few days till June 28 midnight deadline for BTIF grants. The grant covers 50% of the costs to adopt technology up to $25,000. Sign up at pmcn.ca

The deadline for Round 3 of the Business Technology Improvement Fund ( BTIF ) grants is Sunday June 28 at midnight. More details at www.pmcn.ca

The deadline for second round of Business Technology Improvement Fund (BTIF) grant applications is Sunday May 31, 2020 at midnight. More details on how to apply at www.pmcn.ca

REMINDER The deadline for our first round of Business Technology Improvement Fund (BTIF) grant applications is Sunday May 3, 2020 at midnight. More details on how to apply at www.pmcn.ca