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The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has several members that can assist your business with its PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) needs, including: face / surgical masks, face shields, sanitizer, gowns, plexiglass barriers, signage, floor decals / markers, design / fabrication of specialty items, floor / furniture layout. Click HERE for Chamber member PPE suppliers.
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Recent NewsYour Chamber Working For You
- January 13, 2022 - Ontario Chamber Urges Province to Provide Immediate Clarity on Next Steps of Reopening
- September 9, 2021 - SSMCOC Briefing: Ontario's Vaccination Passort System
- September 2, 2021 - Chamber welcomes news of Ontario Vaccine Passport System for high risk settings, further guidance required
- March 18, 2021 - Watch a replay of COVID-19, Vaccinations and the Workplace, Legally Speaking, presented by Wishart Law Firm LLP
- March 17, 2021 - Watch a replay of Tax Tips for 2020, presented by BDO Canada LLP
- March 4, 2021 - Ontario Vaccination Support Council launches online portal to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution
- February 18, 2021 - Watch a replay of the Update for Business with Algoma Public Health, hosted by the SSMCOC
- September 17, 2020 - SSM Chamber calls on Feds to get rid of Alcohol Escalator Tax
- August 26, 2020 - SSM Chamber of Commerce supports campaign to prevent closure of restaurants
- August 20, 2020 - SSMCOC will appear before Ontario's Standing Committee on Financial and Economic Affairs
- July 24, 2020 - Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce joins Canada United to support local small businesses
- July 16, 2020 - Chamber looks to take municipal tax system concerns provincial
- July 13, 2020 - New program will help local businesses go digital in response to COVID-19 - Recovery Activation Program expands to Sault Ste. Marie
- June 25, 2020 - Chamber of Commerce and STRIVE YPG name high school graduating class of 2020 honourary Chamber members
- June 17, 2020 - SSMCOC CEO talks to the Sault Star about local tourism
- June 11, 2020 - Sault Chamber Presents to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs, RE: Ontario's tourism sector
- June 5, 2020 - Broadband Announcement welcomed by Sault Chamber of Commerce
- May 12, 2020 - Ontario Chamber calls for Economic Recovery Program to help rural and northern SMEs recover from COVID-19
- April 25, 2020 - Terry and Rory happy with emergency commercial rent assistance announcement
- April 17, 2020 - Sault Ste. Marie Chamber: COVID-19 drives increase in interest in supporting local and small businesses
- April 6, 2020 - Chambers of Commerce and Government Team Up to Launch Canadian Business Resilience Network
- March 26, 2020 - Chamber and Saultonline / ONNtv launch #InThisTogetherSSM
- March 23, 2020 - SSMCOC CEO Rory Ring Discusses Business Resources with Lou-Ann and Tim at ONNTV
- March 23, 2020 - Sault Ste. Marie Chamber Calls on City to Defer Non-Residential Property Tax
COVID-19 ResourcesThe Canadian Business Resilience Network - In partnership with the Government of Canada, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has established the Canadian Business Resilience Network to help Canadian businesses navigate the COVID-19 reality and prepare for recovery.- The CBRN Re-opening Toolkit, supported by TD
- Links to Financial Support including federal and provincial support programs, access to capital, tax relief programs, cost-savings programs and resources for Indigenous businesses
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Webinars and Webinar ReplaysReplaysSault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce - SSMCOC Briefing: Ontario's Vaccination Passort System, presented by Wishart Law Firm LLPSault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19, Vaccinations and the Workplace, Legally Speaking, hosted by the SSMCOC, presented by Wishart Law Firm LLPSault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce - Tax Tips for 2020, hosted by the SSMCOC on March 17, 2021, presented by BDO Canada LLPSault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce - Update for Business with Algoma Public Health, hosted by the SSMCOC on February 18thMinister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries - Northern Ontario Regional Business Support Webinar (Feb 5, 2021)Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce - An Introduction to SaniTrakrSault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce - December 2nd Update for Businesses by Algoma Public HealthNorthern Ontario Chamber Network - A Town Hall with the Premier of Ontario and Ministers (September 14)Northern Ontario Chamber Network - Leadership During a Crisis with Hon. Perrin Beatty and Rocco RossiNorthern Ontario Chamber Network - Meet the Northern Ministers - Discussing the state of business in the North amid COVID-19Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce - Recovering from COVID-19, presented by Tim Harmer and Mia Carella of Wishart Law Firm LLP.Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce - Transitioning to Online Sales: An E-Commerce Guide for Local Businesses, presented by Jeronamo SolutionsOntario Chamber of Commerce - The State of Women's Entrepreneurship In CanadaOntario Chamber of Commerce - How COVID-19 has Impacted Ontario's Health Care SystemOntario Chamber of Commerce - Recovery in the Food Processing IndustryOntario Chamber of Commerce - Ontario's Tourism & Hospitality Sector: The Impact of COVID and What Comes NextOntario Chamber of Commerce - Canada Together: A Virtual Town Hall with Canada's Minister of Economic Development & Official LanguagesOntario Chamber of Commerce - A Virtual Town Hall with the Premier of Ontario (May 14)Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Canada's Supply Chain During the COVID-19 Crisis: The CN PerspectiveOntario Chamber of Commerce - Information Security and Data Privacy in the Age of COVID-19Ontario Chamber of Commerce - How Big Data is Being Used to Combat COVID-19.Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Mitigating Your Cybersecurity Risk during COVID-19.Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Understanding and Accessing the Business Credit Availability Program & Capital Loans During COVID-19.Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan - Supporting Mental Health During the Pandemic, presented by Arete HR.Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan - Leading During a Crisis and Switching to Remote Work.Additional Resources
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The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce has several members that can assist your business with its PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) needs, including: face / surgical masks, face shields, sanitizer, gowns, plexiglass barriers, signage, floor decals / markers, design / fabrication of specialty items, floor / furniture layout. Click HERE for Chamber member PPE suppliers.Find the information, tools, and resources your business needs to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic and plan your recovery.