Alternative to Open Zoom Calls in August This is our Facebook Group for all of us and the entrepreneurial community….where we can network and connect. We hold these sessions at 11 am on Thursdays, and the link is always posted in the group. It’s easy to join – and we’d love you to be involved….
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One of our amazing grads, @Susan Shannon (GV36) created Muniserv – a place where municipalities can connect with businesses who can serve them. If you don’t know about Muniserv and you’d like to check it out – you can find it at https://www.muniserv.ca/ In particular in light of this funding…. check out this page: Municipal…
In case you are finding that keeping up with everything is all consuming? Check this post on Hiring The CRHP is now open for application. As a Canadian employer who continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible to apply for one of the two subsidies to cover part of your…
I’m sure you’ll join me in sending thoughts and prayers to the people in the south end of Barrie who were unexpectedly hit by this week’s tornado. We hope their injuries and the damage to their homes can be set to rights as soon as possible. Monetary donations marked tornado relief can be made at the…
Barrie Business Awards Nomination Deadline – August 6, 2021 SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION TODAY! The Employee of the Year category is nominated with a different form:NOMINATE ONE OF YOUR EMPLOYEES TODAY! Initiated in 2003 by the Barrie Chamber, the Barrie Business Awards program recognizes and celebrates the contribution of local businesses to the continued growth and success…
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ask-an-expert-cybersecurity-risks-realities-and-prevention-tickets-161094414731 Cybersecurity is a growing risk for all industries. Grant Thornton’s extensive cybersecurity work shows that the threats that organizations face and the true impact of a cyber-attack is not well understood by businesses in general. This event comprises a wealth of information on cybersecurity to address this gap, including:The top cybersecurity risks facing Canadian…
The portal for the Student Work Placement Program wage subsidy Is now open for fall and winter applications. You can also still apply for retroactive subsidy for Summer 2020 placements Lakehead University has developed a relationship with Magnet, a delivery partner for the federal SWPP (Student Worker Placement Program). Magnet is providing dedicated funding for employers to hire Lakehead University…
Below is an infographic but here are some things to ponder: and a link https://www.roberthalf.ca/en/one-in-three-remote-workers-may-quit-if-required-to-return-to-the-office-full-time-robert-half One in Three Remote Workers May Quit If Required to Return to the Office Full Time, Robert Half Survey Finds According to a June 2021 study from (global staffing firm) Robert Half , 44% of employees are noticeably more burned…
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-workers-benefit.html The Canada workers benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit to help individuals and families who are working and earning a low income. The CWB has two parts: a basic amount and a disability supplement. You can claim the CWB when you file your income tax return. Eligible individuals and families can get up to…