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Nov 27

“ It always seems impossible until it’s done “

- Nelson Mandela

News & Stuff

Burk's Falls manufacturer and Fort Frances receive $1.3M in provincial funding - https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/manufacturing/burks-falls-manufacturer-and-fort-frances-receive-13m-in-provincial-funding-11497757

New tool will connect workers anywhere with northwest Ontario opportunities - Click here

Mark Carney’s first budget projects $78B deficit, program and civil service cuts

Province invests $16.5 million to support companies hit by U.S. tariffs

Northern Ontario Women (NOW) received nearly $1 million in funding from the federal government. Read more here.

Listing: Ontario First Nations Business Directory

Business start up checklist

Get your business in the Regional Directory! Email the office with your business name and contact here. Get your business in the Regional Directory! Email the office with your business name and contact here.

Professional Development & Events:

EDCO’s Conference and Showcase is coming up in February 2026 https://edco.on.ca/conference/registration/

My Mainstreet - Grow a business https://mymainstreet.ca/accelerator-program/online-training/how-to-grow-a-main-street-business

Social Media Marketing Courses https://smallbiztrends.com/social-media-marketing-courses/

Software Training https://www.gumptraining.com/

Sault Ste Marie Innovation Centre: Technology & Entrepreneurship Courses https://www.ssmic.com/e-learning

Diversity and equity courses reach out to Contact North T: 855-671-6453 | midnorth@contactnorth.ca

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Ongoing - How to get a business loan in a few easy steps

Ongoing - Sustainability fundamentals for your business

Ongoing - Free SEO certification series

Ongoing - What Small Businesses Need To Know About Cybersecurity

Contact North is offering a variety of courses. Contact Samantha for more information!

Master Microsoft Excel (9 courses)
Master Microsoft PowerPoint (5 courses)
Master Microsoft Word (5 courses)
Master Microsoft Outlook (4 courses)
Career Essentials In Administrative Assistance by Microsoft and LinkedIn (9 courses)
Getting Started in Finance & Bookkeeping (6 courses)
Develop Your Social Media Marketing Skills (7 courses)
Entrepreneurship Learning Path (8 courses)
Develop Your Strategic Planning Skills (6 courses)
Develop Your Skills as a New Manager (8 courses)
Develop Your Skills to Manage Others Effectively (8 courses)
Advance Your Skills as a Manager (5 courses)
Leading Your Team to Excellence (5 courses)
Develop Conflict Management Skills (6 courses)
LinkedIn Learning Essential Business Communication Skills Professional Certificate (9 courses)
Improve Your Teamwork Skills (8 courses)
LinkedIn Learning DEI Awareness Professional Certificate (9 courses)