Northwestern Ontario Development Networks NODN Annual General Meeting AGM will be held at the Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1 The Northwestern Ontario Development Network in association with the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association and Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce is pleased to inform you that this year’s event will coincide together for a combined Northwestern Ontario Regional Conference. See the events section for agenda and registration.
The Small Business Internship Program provides small and medium-sized enterprises financial support to hire a post secondary student intern to assist them in their adoption of e-business strategies to increase their productivity and competitiveness. The OACFDC will be looking after 60 placements in the Small Business Internship Program (SBIP). Small businesses wishing to expand into online marketing and e-commerce will be eligible for a grant to hire students in communications and technology for a 12 week internship. Click HERE for website.
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The Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy is a new provincial initiative to transform the forest products industry in Northern Ontario. We're an independent, not-for-profit research corporation that partners closely with other relevant organizations to provide support to direct and turn research results and innovative business opportunities into operational realities. The new Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy in Thunder Bay will partner closely with other relevant organizations to provide support to direct and turn research results and innovative business opportunities into operational realities. www.cribe.ca
03.30.10 NODN would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who participated in our 3rd Annual Economic Development Practitioners Conference. The event was a great success and we look forward to hosting a fourth next year. Available presentations and photos can be viewed from the event; look under the "Programs" tab on our site and select "EDPC 2010".
TBayTel and Rogers form partnership to bring enhanced mobility services to Northern Ontario. Click Here to view the news release.
The Government of Canada has expanded Employment Insurance Special Benefits for Self Employed people in four new areas: Maternity, Parental, Sickness, and Compassionate Care benefits.
The Provincial Wood Supply Competitive Process launched by the Ministry of Northern Development Mines and Forestry this past November has recently been updated including some amendment and deadline changes.
Click HERE to view all the details of the process.
03.08.10
The February 2010 Superior North newsletter is now available for viewing.
The newsletter features recent economic updates occurring within the region.
Representatives of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) recently attended the Ontario Good Roads Association/Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference in Toronto last week.
The media release summarizes the various topics of discussion NOMA engaged in regarding the Proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario and many serious issues facing Northwestern Ontario municipalities.
Ministry of Northern Development Mines and Forestry Public Service Announcement:
The Ontario Summer Jobs Service has opened to Northern employers. The program provides incentives for employers to hire students who will be returning to school this Fall. Applications are now being accepted.
Everything a Non-Profit Needs to Know About Liability
Date: April 29, 2010
Fee: $10
Time of Event: 10:00 am to Noon - refreshments and treats included Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Board Room
Pre-registration is required. Contact:admin@volunteerthunderbay.ca
• How are you protecting your volunteers and employees? • Do you have protection against lawsuits? • Are your volunteer directors at risk for personal liability? • What are your risk management and loss prevention plans? • Learn about these and other topics related to liability for non-profits
03.30.10
NODN would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who participated in our 3rd Annual Economic Development Practitioners Conference. The event was a great success and we look forward to hosting a fourth next year.
Available presentations and photos can be viewed from the event; look under the "Programs" tab on our site and select "EDPC 2010".
TBayTel and Rogers form partnership to bring enhanced mobility services to Northern Ontario.
The Government of Canada has expanded Employment Insurance Special Benefits for Self Employed people in four new areas: Maternity, Parental, Sickness, and Compassionate Care benefits.
The Provincial Wood Supply Competitive Process launched by the Ministry of Northern Development Mines and Forestry this past November has recently been updated including some amendment and deadline changes.
Click HERE to view all the details of the process.
03.08.10
The February 2010 Superior North newsletter is now available for viewing.
The newsletter features recent economic updates occurring within the region.
Representatives of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) recently attended the Ontario Good Roads Association/Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference in Toronto last week.
The media release summarizes the various topics of discussion NOMA engaged in regarding the Proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario and manyseriousissues facing Northwestern Ontario municipalities.
Ministry of Northern Development Mines and Forestry Public Service Announcement:
The Ontario Summer Jobs Service has opened to Northern employers. The program provides incentives for employers to hire students who will be returning to school this Fall. Applications are now being accepted.
