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Friday, May 24, 2024Urgent Action Needed to Address Substance Abuse and Overdose Crisis
Urgent Action Needed to Address Substance Abuse and Overdose CrisisOntario Chamber Policy Brief Highlights Impact on Business, Need for Strategic Interventions (Sault Ste. Marie – May 24, 2024) – Ontario faces an alarming projection: over 3,000 annual drug poisoning deaths for the fifth consecutive year, translating to more than eight fatalities daily. As they find themselves near the frontlines of a substance use and overdose crisis, businesses are issuing urgent calls for action, emphasizing the
Friday, May 10, 2024Recognizing the Difference Makers at the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business A
Recognizing the Difference Makers at theSault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Awards Sault Ste. Marie, ON – It was a celebration of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship, as the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) handed out its Outstanding Business Achievement Awards on Thursday evening at the Sault Community Theatre Centre. The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) which returned as
Wednesday, May 01, 2024Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Women In Business on International Women’s Day
Want to know who is nominated for an Outstanding Business Achievement Award? With a little over a week to go before the awards are handed out, the SSM Chamber of Commerce congratulates all of the nominees. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1st, 2024 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – With its Outstanding Business Achievement Awards a little over a week away, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) would like to take an opportunity to acknowledge the many exceptional businesses, agencies and
Friday, March 15, 2024The Chamber is looking for innovators, trailblazers, entrepreneurs, and leaders for its annual Outst
The Chamber is looking for innovators, trailblazers, entrepreneurs, and leaders for its annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sault Ste. Marie - The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations for its annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards. The annual SSMCOC Outstanding Business Achievement Awards recognize businesses, organizations, and agencies that have made significant strides
Monday, March 11, 2024The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Launches the ‘Being ATHENA Leadership Program’
The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce Launches the ‘Being ATHENA Leadership Program’ Beginning Monday March 25, the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) will be hosting the ‘Being ATHENA Leadership Program’. The ‘Being ATHENA Leadership Program’ is a licensed 10-week course with 10 Modules designed to support the development of women in leadership roles. The program will be led by Karen Bird, ATHENA Recipient 2018, Past President of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, and
Friday, February 09, 2024Post-Pandemic Business Confidence Continues to Decline: Chamber Report
Post-Pandemic Business Confidence Continues to Decline: Chamber Report ‘Productivity must be our priority,’ says Ontario Chamber CEO Sault Ste. Marie – (February 9, 2024) – High inflation, interest rates and housing costs continue to drive pessimism in Ontario’s economic outlook, according to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) eighth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER). Despite this, many businesses surveyed remain confident in their own outlooks, with 53 percent expecting to
Tuesday, January 16, 2024Algoma Visionary Awards Recognizes Region's Best and Brightest Young Professionals
Algoma Visionary Awards Recognizes Region's Best and Brightest Young Professionals Sault Ste. Marie, ON – On Friday evening, Strive: Young Professionals Group (Strive YPG) hosted its seventh annual Algoma Visionary Awards, a spectacular awards gala presented by SooToday/Village Media, celebrating the outstanding contributions of young professionals in Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District. The event, attended by 185 guests, featured 59 nominees and 15 award recipients. Strive YPG Chair
Thursday, January 04, 2024Strive Young Professionals announces Visionary Awards nominees
Strive Young Professionals announces Visionary Awards nominees Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Strive Young Professionals Group (YPG) aims to assist young professionals between the ages of 19 and 40 who are seeking meaningful professional development initiatives, networking opportunities, and community interaction within Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding Algoma region. The organization’s annual Algoma Visionary Awards (AVA) Gala, which is scheduled for next Friday, Jan. 12th, 2024, at 6:00 pm, will award 15
Monday, November 20, 2023Strive Young Professionals Group Calls for Nominations for the 7th Annual Algoma Visionary Awards (A
Strive Young Professionals Group Calls for Nominations for the 7th Annual Algoma Visionary Awards (AVA) Sault Ste. Marie, ON – November 20th, 2023 The Strive Young Professionals Group, a dynamic organization under the umbrella of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the call for nominations for the 7th Annual Algoma Visionary Awards (AVA). This prestigious awards gala aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding young professionals in the Sault and Algoma region who have
Monday, July 10, 2023The Best Prime Deals are Local
The Best Prime Deals Are Local! Visit local businesses before shopping online! (Sault Ste. Marie – July 10, 2023) –Prime Day—the annual Amazon-concocted mega-sale on July 11 and 12 will surely flood the internet with a sea of supposed “deals.” The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce would like to remind everyone about the significance of supporting local businesses and making conscious purchasing decisions. With Amazon Prime Day fast approaching, it is crucial to be aware of the impact our
Thursday, July 06, 2023Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands On Deck
Addressing Ontario’s Housing Affordability Crisis Requires All Hands On Deck Ontario Chamber Brief Highlights Key Recommendations to Meet Ontario’s Current and Future Housing Needs (TORONTO – July 5, 2023) – Housing affordability has become a pressing issue impacting communities of all sizes across Ontario. High housing costs are limiting the buying power of households, impacting businesses’ ability to attract and retain talent, and exacerbating homelessness rates throughout the province. The
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