Fall 2022 Business Skills Training
Check out the next line up of business skills training programs schedule for September 2022. Applications are being accepted now, so don’t wait until you busy with summer plans. Appy today!
Check out the next line up of business skills training programs schedule for September 2022. Applications are being accepted now, so don’t wait until you busy with summer plans. Appy today!
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Here they are! The next session of business skills training through the Workplace Education Programs!
**Professional development at NO COST to your business!**
**Just 4 hours per week for 10 weeks!**
Dead line to apply: April 4th.
To help prepare for the next federal budget, our Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois is meeting with the EHCC next week. We want to hear from our members about what questions we should ask and what feedback we should give him, on what the federal government priorities should be for the upcoming year, according to businesses of East Hants.
Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and provide your feedback or questions for Kody Blois, MP no later than Wednesday, February 23rd by noon.
What are your pre-budget questions for Kings-Hants MP Kody Blois?
FEEDBACK SUBMISSION
To facilitate the preparation of the list and to ensure that the process is open to all members, the Nominations Committee is now issuing a Call for Expression of Interest from the EHCC Members to serve on the Board of Directors. Read More…
The EHCC is hosting its 5th Annual Memorial Trivia Night Food Bank fundraiser VIRTUALLY Tuesday, February 8th, 2022, at 6:30 pm.
We’re calling on local business for donations for the silent auction that will run from January 31 to February 14. If interested in donating, you can access the donation letter here and send an email to info@ehcc.ca with the following information:
The Federal government just announced an expansion to two of their support programs for businesses and individuals. The Chamber has been advocating for support for businesses through this most recent round of restrictions, and we are extremely pleased that these new adjustments to their programs will help our hard-hit sectors. Read more…
Further Provincial Restrictions Announced
Today, Premiere Tim Houston and Dr. Strang announced further provincial restrictions due to the Omnicrom variantand are effective 6 a.m. on Wednesday, December 22 until at least January 12, 2022
The list of restrictions includes, but is not limited to:
Gathering limits
Businesses
There is no change in the requirement for proof of full vaccination for discretionary activities. It is still required for attendees and volunteers, even in places where gathering limits and physical distance will apply.
For the full list of restrictions and for more details please visit: Further Provincewide Restrictions to Slow Omicron Variant – Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
SECTOR IMPACT SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Province announced December 17, additional support for NS businesses impacted by the new provincewide public health restrictions. The Chamber along with other stakeholders began meeting with Government early last week, and are pleased to see the rapid response from government.
The Sector Impact Support Program will provide a one-time grant of up to $7,500 to help small business owners in industries such as restaurants offering in-person dining service; bars and other licensed drinking establishments; fitness, recreational and leisure facilities including gyms, yoga studios, indoor play areas, arcades, climbing facilities, dance programs and music lessons; boat and walking tours; private museums; rinks and arenas that are not municipally owned; and live performing arts facilities.
The Sector Impact Support Program will be funded through the Nova Scotia COVID-19 Response Council. It is expected to cost about $10 million depending on participation. The Premier stated that if this is not enough, there will be more.
Applications will open early January. Eligible businesses can receive the following amounts based on November 2021 gross payroll costs:
Payroll costs between $1,000 and $15,000 – grant of $2,500
Payroll costs between $15,001 and $25,000 – grant of $5,000
Payroll costs between $25,001 or more – grant of $7,500
To learn more about the Sector Impact Support Program, click here.