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Thursday, September 02, 2021Chamber welcomes news of Ontario’s Vaccine Passport System for High-Risk Settings, Yet Further Guid
MEDIA RELEASE Chamber welcomes news of Ontario’s Vaccine Passport System for High-Risk Settings, Yet Further Guidance Required FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 2, 2021 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce supports yesterday’s announcement by the Government of Ontario regarding guidelines for the implementation of a provincially guided proof-of immunization program. “Government guidance and oversight on this type of framework is critically important,” explains Sault Ste. Marie
Thursday, August 26, 2021Ontario Business Prosperity: Key Driver of Canada’s Economic Recovery
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseAugust 26, 2021 Ontario Business Prosperity: Key Driver of Canada’s Economic Recovery Sault Ste. Marie – The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC), the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Ontario Chamber Network are mobilizing throughout this federal election to bring recommendations through their Ontario Business Matters campaign to political leaders and candidates. The SSMCOC and OCC in conjunction with other local chambers and boards of trade in
Thursday, August 19, 2021Rewards for Change offers new COVID-19 vaccination incentives
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseAugust 19, 2021 Rewards for Change offers new COVID-19 vaccination incentivesSault Ste. Marie, ON - The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, the STRIVE YPG, and the Algoma Vaccination Support Council, as a part of the consortium of grassroots organizations, Canadian businesses, associations, healthcare professionals, community leaders and influencers that make up “This Is Our Shot”, are proud to introduce Rewards for Change, a new initiative to promote
Monday, August 09, 2021TD donates $10K to the Algoma Vaccination Support Council
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseAugust 9, 2021 TD donates $10K to theAlgoma Vaccination Support Council Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Algoma Vaccination Support Council (AVSC) is pleased to announce that it has received a $10,000 donation from TD Bank Group to help its vaccination support efforts across the region. The AVSC was established by the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and the STRIVE Young Professionals Group, and is comprised of more than 40 local businesses, organizations,
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Wednesday, July 21, 2021Municipal Fiscal Autonomy Key to Unlocking Ontario’s Competitiveness
MEDIA RELEASE Municipal Fiscal Autonomy Key to Unlocking Ontario’s CompetitivenessSault Ste. Marie and Ontario Chambers of Commerce Report: Province & Municipalities Must Improve Local Resilience to Budget Pressures FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 21, 2021Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Today, as all levels of government look to balance debt and deficits while protecting the well-being of our communities, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its latest
Wednesday, June 30, 2021Recognizing Local Business Excellence at the (Virtual) Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
MEDIA RELEASE Recognizing Local Business Excellence at the(Virtual) Outstanding Business Achievement Awards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 30, 2021 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – It was a celebration of innovation, creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship, albeit a virtual one, as the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) handed out its Outstanding Business Achievement Awards on Tuesday evening in an online presentation. “Given that our in-person Chamber Awards gala has always been one of the premier
Thursday, June 17, 2021Rapid Antigen Screening Kits now available to Sault Ste. Marie Small Businesses
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseJune 17, 2021 Rapid Antigen Screening Kits now available to Sault Ste. Marie Small Businesses Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Algoma Vaccination Support Council (AVSC) is pleased to announce that it will begin distributing Rapid Antigen Screening Kits for small businesses with less than 150 employees starting on Monday, June 21st. “The screening kits are being provided by the federal and provincial governments complimentary to small- and medium-sized businesses as an
Wednesday, June 02, 2021Tenaris donates $15K to the Algoma Vaccination Support Council
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseJune 2, 2021 Tenaris donates $15K to the Algoma Vaccination Support Council Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Algoma Vaccination Support Council (AVSC) has announced it will receive a $15,000 donation from Tenaris to support vaccination efforts in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The AVSC was established by the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and the STRIVE Young Professionals Group, and is comprised of more than 40 local businesses, organizations, and community
Wednesday, May 26, 2021Entrepreneurial Success Can Drive Canada’s Economic Recovery if Given a Chance
MEDIA RELEASE For immediate releaseMay 26, 2021 Entrepreneurial Success Can Drive Canada’s Economic Recovery if Given a ChanceAs vaccine rollout accelerates in Ontario, the latest report from the Ontario and Sault Ste. Marie Chambers of Commerce offers solutions to support small businesses during economic recovery (Sault Ste. Marie, ON / Toronto, ON)The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a cash flow crisis for many entrepreneurs and small business owners across Ontario who represent 98 percent of all Canadian
Thursday, May 13, 2021International Bridge Walk & Bicycle Parade to be cancelled for 2021
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseMay 13, 2021 International Bridge Walk & Bicycle Paradeto be cancelled for 2021 (Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Sault Ste. Marie, MI) –Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current closure of the U.S. / Canada border to non-essential travel, theAnnual Bridge Walk & Bicycle Parade at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will not be held in 2021. The International Bridge Walk & Bicycle Parade is traditionally held on the final Saturday in June. The
Tuesday, May 04, 2021Algoma Vaccination Support Council efforts receive support from Sun Life Canada
Media Release For immediate releaseMay 4, 2021 Algoma Vaccination Support Council efforts receive support from Sun Life Canada (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – The Algoma Vaccination Support Council (AVSC) has received $10,000 in funding from Sun Life Canada to continue and enhance supports to assist local and area COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The AVSC is spearheaded by the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and the STRIVE Young Professionals Group and is comprised of more than 40 supporting local
Wednesday, April 28, 2021SSMCOC Statement - Ontario’s paid sick day program is a step in the right direction
Statement For immediate releaseApril 28, 2021 Ontario’s paid sick day program is a step in the right directionNew measures in Ontario address some – but not all – flaws in federal program (Sault Ste. Marie, ON / Toronto, ON) – Today, Rory Ring, CEO of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce and Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, released the following joint statement in reaction to the Government of Ontario’s Paid Sick Day Program Proposal announced today: “Today’s
Monday, April 19, 2021Budget 2021: SSMCOC welcomes supports for business, inclusive growth, but cautions on debt, deficits
MEDIA RELEASE For immediate releaseApril 19, 2021 Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce welcomes supports for business, communities, and inclusive growth, but cautions on debt and deficits (Sault Ste. Marie, ON) The extension of business supports like CEWS and CERS, along with the creation of the Canada Recovery Hiring Program to help the hardest hit businesses hire staff when they are ready, are key measures announced in today’s federal budget to help Sault Ste. Marie businesses weather the current wave
Friday, April 16, 2021Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce: Further Supports Needed for Ontario Workers and Business
Statement For immediate releaseApril 16, 2021 Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce: Further SupportsNeeded for Ontario Workers and BusinessAnxiety at all-time high as further restrictions loom (Toronto / Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – Today, Rory Ring, CEO of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce & Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in response to further restrictions announced today by the Government of Ontario. “Anxiety among Ontarians,
Wednesday, April 07, 2021Chambers Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out with Prioritization of Essential Workers
Statement For immediate releaseApril 7, 2021 Ontario & Sault Ste. Marie Chambers Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out with Prioritization of Essential Workers to Expedite Safe Reopening of Ontario’s EconomyNo Easy On & Off Switch for Business: Recent Closures Devastating for Business Community (Toronto / Sault Ste. Marie, ON) Today, Rory Ring, CEO of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, and Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in reaction
Wednesday, March 24, 2021Ontario Budget 2021 Response
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseMarch 24, 2021 Ontario Budget delivers funding to confront pandemic and support the hardest hit, while laying the foundation for an inclusive economic recovery The Sault Ste. Marieand Ontario Chambers of Commerce welcome focus on tourism, small business, women, training, and local communities Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Today, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) released the following response to the Government of Ontario’s 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan:
Friday, March 19, 2021SSM Chamber of Commerce and STRIVE YPG establish Algoma Vaccination Support Council
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release March 19, 2021 SSM Chamber of Commerce and STRIVE Young Professionals Group establish Algoma Vaccination Support Council Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) and the STRIVE Young Professionals Group have established the Algoma Vaccination Support Council (AVSC). The working group, which has started meeting weekly, is comprised of local businesses, organizations, and community stakeholders, and has identified the goal of increasing
Monday, March 08, 2021Algoma University President, Asima Vezina, presented with the ATHENA Leadership Award
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release March 8, 2021 Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Women In Business Celebration Goes VirtualAlgoma University President, Asima Vezina, presented with the ATHENA Leadership Award Sault Ste. Marie – 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women In Business event. As with many events however, COVID-19 necessitated shifting the event to an on-line format, so on March 8th, the SSMCOC kept with its long-standing tradition or
Friday, February 26, 20212021 Ontario Pre Budget Submission - Upcoming Budget Should Support Hardest Hit
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseFebruary 26, 2021 Upcoming Budget Should Support Hardest HitThe Sault Ste. Marie and Ontario Chambers of Commerce urge government to address pain points and lay the groundwork for a strong rebound as the province grapples with the economic fallout of COVID-19 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Today, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its 2021 Ontario pre-Budget submission, focused on recovery, growth, and
Thursday, January 28, 20212021 Ontario Economic Report
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 28, 2021 Business confidence reaches historic lowsRecovery needs to focus on hardest hitOntario Economic Report outlines latest sector-specific data on economy,business confidence, employment, and government supports Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the fifth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER), providing the latest data on Ontario’s economy and business confidence, highlighting the unprecedented year that was 2020 and
Thursday, November 26, 2020SSMCOC is proud to join Initiative to Support Business Growth and Student Career Development
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release November 26, 2020 Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is proud to join Chamber Partnership Initiative to Support Business Growth and Student Career Development across Canada The Chamber Partnership Initiative brings together local chambers and boards of trade, small and medium-sized enterprises, job seekers, and post-secondary institutions to support economic recovery and opportunities for student job seekers from coast to coast, across Canada. The
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