ELNOS Region BizNet
A network or ecosystem of business supports and resources.
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Youth Programs
• Student 15-29 years old
• Start-up money for a new summer business
• Up to $3000 award
• Employment programs for people under 30
• How to start a business
• Looking to build skills and find a job
Over 30 programs, including:
• Youth Employment Fund
• Youth Skills Connections
• Summer Company
• Starter Company Program
• Youth Business Acceleration Program
• Youth Investment Accelerator Fund
• SmartStart Seed Fund
• Community Entrepreneurship Projects
• Between 15 and 29 years old
• A job for up to 6 months
• At least 60 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace
• Between 15 and 18 years old
• A summer job for up to 8 weeks
• At least 20 hours of paid training to prepare you for the workplace
• One-stop access to employment programs and services for both job seekers and employers
Research & Innovation
Canada Foundation for Innovation
• A non-profit corporation that invests in research infrastructure at Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals, and non-profit research institutions.
Current topics in research funding:
• Youth and research: a promising future
• Responding to COVID-19
• Supporting the next generation
• Fostering commercialization
• Co-invest in innovation originating in the province’s funded colleges, universities, and research hospitals
Programs include:
• Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network
• Next Generation Network Program
• Market Readiness Co-investment Fund
• TalentEdge Internship Program
Export & Foreign Investment
• Financing to support international transactions: to pay up-front costs associated with the production of a large export order, to expand into new markets, or to
respond to a buyer’s request for financing
Export, Import and Foreign Investment
• Information on international trade and investment
Rural Areas
• Financing for rural Ontario businesses
• Maximum $150,000
• Can be used for assets and working capital
Local office: East Algoma - office in Blind River
Employer Incentive Programs
• Funding to support Ontario employers to develop their workforce through employer-driven training
I want to…
• Hire Employees
• Hire Youth / Summer Students
• Get Training & Apprenticeships
• Update Workplace Literacy
• Downsize & Layoff
• Forecast Labour
• An Ontario employment and training program that takes the time to understand your company’s needs in today’s changing economy
• Advertise Job Postings
• Free Screening and Recruiting Services
• And more!
Ontario’s Employer Supports of Apprenticeship
• Tools Grant
• Apprenticeship development
• Disability Support
• Trade Training
Apprentice Job Creation Tax Credit
• AJCTC is a non-refundable tax credit of $2000/year for each eligible apprentice
Ontario Labour Market Partnerships
• Support partnership among employers, employer/employee associations, and community organizations
Wage Subsidy Programs
Employment and Social Development Canada
Elliot Lake and North Shore Telephone: 1-800-622-6232
Blind River Telephone: (705) 356-2263
Elliot Lake Telephone: (705) 848-7153
Elliot Lake Telephone: (705) 848-5119
Lending Institutions
• We have different programs to meet your needs, from general loans, micro-loans, low interest loans, and business development assistance programs.
• We assist businesses to succeed in our community with business planning, strategic alliances, financing, consulting and more.
East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation
• The East Algoma CFDC assists area business with flexible and tailored financing solutions.
• We can work with you to custom design a financing solution with payments, schedules and amortization that works for your business.
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
• Waubetek offers a variety of business loans to establish, expand or purchase a business in North Eastern Ontario.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
• BDC offer loans and investments that supplement services available from commercial financial institutions
• Start-up financing and Market Expansion
• Equipment and Machinery Purchase
• Working Capital for Growth and Commercial Real Estate
• Indigenous Banking
• Small business lending program
PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise
First Nation Supports
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program
• Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
• Indigenous-owned businesses can access up to $99,999
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
• Waubetek offers a variety of business loans to establish, expand or purchase a business in North Eastern Ontario.
Banks
Elliot Lake: (705) 461-1922
Blind River: (705) 356-2212
Elliot Lake: (705) 848-2211
Elliot Lake: (705) 848-3068
Blind River: (705) 356-2283
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
Elliot Lake: (705) 848-2266
Elliot Lake: (705) 461-9203
Elliot Lake: (705) 848-7129
Investors & Grants
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Additional Programs
• Get a tailored list of programs that fit your business situation or to discover other federal, provincial and territorial programs and services
• Sign up for the notification feature to receive emails when there are changes to programs, application deadlines are approaching, or a new program is launched
• Ontario resident and Canadian citizen (or permanent resident)
• 18 years of age or older
• Not attending school full-time or returning to school
• Opportunity to apply for $5000 grant
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
• Provides financial assistance in Northern Ontario to projects that stabilize, diversify and foster economic growth in the region.
• Grant programs
Canada Small Business Financing Program
• $1,000,000 loan maximum (no more than $350,000 to be used for equipment/leasehold improvements)
• Buy real property/equipment or leasehold improvements (not working capital)
• Financing available for up to 90% of eligible costs
• Apply at participating banks & credit unions
• While Industry Canada is responsible for the administration, financial institutions are responsible for all credit decisions and applications.
Note: Lenders are required to take security in the assets financed and may take an additional personal guarantee (maximum of 25%)
• Find out what funding is currently available from the Government of Ontario, if you’re eligible and what you need to apply.
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - City of Elliot Lake
Business incentive programs, such as:
• Planning and design grant
• Building façade improvements
• Signage and lighting improvements, awnings and street numbering
• Landscaping and property improvements
• Upgrade to Building Code (structural improvements)
• Planning application fee and building permit fee grant
• Property tax increment grant
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Finding Employees
• Our team can connect you with candidates who match your hiring needs.
• We offer free job posting services and can assist you with government funding and assist you with apprenticeship programs.
• Our employment specialists will work with you to identify your company’s hiring needs.
• We have a growing pool of job-ready candidates with various backgrounds and skill levels to meet your immediate and long-term staffing requirements.
• We can also help with candidate screening and provide job trial options to ensure you hire the right candidate.
• We provide job coaching to ensure success for both you and your new employee.
• The development of job descriptions and training plans for new employees
• Job postings on community web sites and local job boards (confidential postings if requested)
• Referrals from a pool of qualified candidates
• Guidance in the development of interview procedures and questions
• Collecting and pre-screening résumés based on employer requirements
• Access to interview facilities at no charge
• Referral to appropriate funding sources that support training and apprenticeships
• Planning, hosting and/or conducting job fairs
• Find out how to take on an apprentice and how it benefits you as an employer.
Employment Ontario - Information for Employers
• Skilled Workers
• Ontario Labour Market Data & Trends
• Regional & Local Labour Market Info
• Business Investors
• Employment Legislation & Employment Standards
• Other Labour Market Resources
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
• Helps employers meet their labour needs
• Recruit Employees by posting a job
• Find recruitment and hiring advice
Workforce Data
Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation (AWIC)
• Your source for accessible, relevant and locally focused labour market analysis for the Algoma region.
Canadian Occupational Projections System (COPS)
• Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) uses the models of COPS and the National Occupational Classification (NOC, 2016 version)
• Projections of future trends in the numbers of job openings and job seekers by occupation at the national level.
• Identifying those occupations that may face labour shortage or labour surplus conditions over the medium term.
• The latest projections cover the 2022 to 2031 period.
Workplace Safety
Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB)
• Report an injury or exposure
•Submit claim documents
• Register your business for coverage
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Canada’s requirements for the hazard classification and communication for workplace chemicals
• Legislation, signage, e-course, and more
Unemployment Services
Employment Insurance (EI) for Employers
• issue your records of employment (ROE)
• apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) using the LMIA Online portal
• download the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit plan registration form
• view the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit program guide
• view the Employment Insurance (EI) Premium Reduction guide
• download the EI Premium Reduction application form
Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Program (SUB)
• Employers can use a SUB plan to increase their employees’ weekly earnings when they are unemployed
• Program designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs when in temporary reduction
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• Buy and Sell Businesses or Farms
• Videos, Articles, and Resources to help with everything from Writing A Succession or Business Plan to Transitioning a Business.
• Connect with Professionals who can assist You throughout the transition with everything from Accounting to Finding Financing.
• Assistance from Economic Development Professionals who can give free advice.
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Check out our real estate page here.
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Business Basics
Employment Insurance (EI) for Employers
Business Advisory Services
Elliot Lake & North Shore Corporation for Business Development (ELNOS)
East Algoma Community Futures Development Corporation (EACFDC)
Millworks Centre for Entrepreneurship
BDC - Bank for Canadian Entrepreneurs
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ELNOS - Elliot Lake & North Shore Corporation for Business Development
• ELNOS was established to stimulate economic growth through new & existing business development and investment.
• A key facilitator in the process of economic diversification in partnership with City Council, community and business leaders, and community-minded residents.
• Cultivating viable business opportunities to ensure the growth of sustainable revenue streams that improve the quality of life for community members
Blind River Development Corporation
• Carries out projects and activities that support economic development in the community.
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
• Delivers programming to create, maintain, an expand business growth
Ministry of Northern Development
• Promoting economic and community development in Northern Ontario with business support services, grants and loans.
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Equipment
Click here to check out the IT & Electronics section of our directory
• Benefit from our convenient at-home or in-office computer services. Additionally, we offer complimentary local pick-up and drop-off.
• Leveraging our extensive network of suppliers and vendors, we strive to optimize projects costs for you and your businesses.
• We adopt a proactive approach, prioritizing prevention over reaction to ensure optimal uptime and minimize frustrations.
Cybersecurity
• Provide guidance, training, policies, procedures, and governance in all facets of information technology and cybersecurity that affect SMEs across Canada.
• We help strengthen security postures in an increasingly hostile cyber threat landscape.
Website Design
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Federal Government Services for Small Businesses
• Get tools and information on what to consider before starting a business
• Get information to help you identify opportunities to grow your business
• Learn how to fuel your R&D and innovation projects through government grants, contributions and loans, as well as private sector financing
• Learn about programs and services available in your region to help your business succeed
• Find out more about the municipal, provincial, territorial and federal permits, licenses and regulations that apply to your business
• Learn how to handle day-to-day operations, including budgeting, marketing and payroll deductions and more
• Learn how to register your business, apply for funding and tax credits, and get free help to start your business.
• Industry development programs, financing, and research
• Business taxes, financing, permits and regulations, intellectual property, business support and how to sell to government.
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
• Delivers programming to create, maintain, an expand business growth
Ministry of Northern Development
• Promoting economic and community development in Northern Ontario with business support services, grants and loans.
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• Tourism marketing organization for the District of Algoma
• Encourage the effective operation and development of the tourism industry throughout the area
North Channel Marine Tourism Council
• Not-for-profit organization that promotes tourism and marine related activities
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