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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
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
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
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
Friday, June 16, 2023Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce joins Goodman Sustainability Group Inc. to Host Canada North SM
Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce joins Goodman Sustainability Group Inc. to Host Canada North SME Event Series Sault Ste. Marie – The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce (SSMCOC) and Goodman Sustainability Group Inc. are pleased to host the Canada North SME Event Series - demystifying sustainability for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) as they each race for competitiveness in a rapidly changing business area. The first event (SMEs & Sustainability: Competitiveness & Supply Chain
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