LaCloche Manitoulin Business Assistance-LAMBAC

08/25/2026

📢 Impact des droits de douane sur les entreprises du Nord de l’Ontario : donnez-nous votre avis !

Les droits de douane ont-ils un impact sur votre entreprise aujourd’hui, ou prévoyez-vous des répercussions dans les mois à venir ? Nous souhaitons connaître votre expérience !!

La LAMBAC recueille les retours d’expérience des entreprises de toute notre région afin de mieux comprendre comment les droits de douane affectent leurs activités, leurs ventes, leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement, leurs coûts, leurs projets d’investissement et la confiance générale des entreprises. Nous souhaitons également savoir si votre entreprise a besoin d’un accompagnement en matière de diversification des marchés, de services de conseil, de gestion des défis liés à la main-d’œuvre ou pour tout autre besoin.

Même si votre entreprise n’a pas encore subi d’impacts notables liés aux droits de douane, nous serions ravis de connaître votre avis. Ces informations sont tout aussi précieuses pour nous aider à avoir une vision d’ensemble de la situation.

Les retours recueillis aideront le gouvernement fédéral à mieux comprendre les réalités auxquelles sont confrontées les entreprises sur le terrain, à identifier les défis et opportunités émergents, et à orienter les mesures d’intervention en cours. Nous voulons nous assurer que la voix des entreprises rurales du Nord de l’Ontario soit représentée dans ces discussions.

Veuillez contacter notre bureau :
📞 Par téléphone : (705) 282-3215
📧 Par e-mail : [email protected]

Merci de partager votre point de vue et de nous aider à défendre les besoins de notre communauté d’affaires locale.

’Ontario

08/25/2026

📢 Tariff Impacts on Northern Ontario Businesses: We Want to Hear from You!

Are tariffs affecting your business today, or do you anticipate impacts in the coming months? We want to hear about your experience!!

LAMBAC is gathering feedback from businesses across our region to better understand how tariffs are affecting operations, sales, supply chains, costs, investment plans, and overall business confidence. We are also interested in learning whether your business is seeking support related to market diversification, advisory services, workforce challenges, or other needs.

If your business has not experienced any noticeable impacts from tariffs, we would still appreciate hearing from you. This information is equally valuable in helping us understand the broader picture.

The feedback collected will help the Federal Government better understand the realities facing businesses on the ground, identify emerging challenges and opportunities, and inform ongoing response measures. We want to ensure that the voices of rural Northern Ontario businesses are represented in these discussions.

Please contact our office at:
📞 Call: (705) 282-3215
📧 Email: [email protected]

Thank you for sharing your perspective and helping us advocate for the needs of our local business community.

08/11/2026

We have one space available for next week's Culinary & Agritourism READI Training Program with the Culinary Tourism Alliance. If your business in interested, please contact Heidi at (705) 282-3215 or email [email protected].

08/05/2026

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, through their Skills Bridge Program is providing access to 60+ Skills Bridge courses until the end of August 2026!!

Need help up developing the skills you need for your business to succeed?

Until the end of August 2026, access 60+ FREE Skills Bridge courses on everything from AI and digital skills to human resources and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Register your organization here: https://skillsbridge.poweredbymagnet.ca/

Powered by Magnet, Skills Bridge was created by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Diversity Institute - Toronto Metropolitan University, and with funding from the Skills Centre and the Government of Canada.

07/31/2026

Have a safe and fun Long Weekend!!
Passez un long week-end agréable et en toute sécurité !

07/31/2026

🌠✏️📍 ANNONCE 📍✏️🌠

Plusieurs candidates approuvées du programme NOW nous ont récemment informés qu'en raison de circonstances indépendantes de leur volonté, elles ne pouvaient plus poursuivre leurs projets. Par conséquent, nous avons récupéré des fonds non réclamés, une excellente nouvelle pour les entrepreneures du Nord de l'Ontario !

Cependant, les fonds restants sont limités. Si vous souhaitez soumettre une demande pour un projet admissible (service professionnel ponctuel, mentorat, formation) pouvant être réalisé en trois mois, veuillez contacter Susan par courriel à [email protected] pour obtenir un formulaire.

Les demandes seront traitées selon le principe du premier arrivé, premier servi, jusqu'à épuisement des fonds.

Everyone

07/31/2026

🌠✏️📍 ANNOUNCEMENT 📍✏️🌠

The NOW Program recently had a number of approved applicants let us know that due to circumstances beyond their control, they will no longer be moving forward with their projects, and as a result, we now have some unclaimed dollars back in our account, which is good news for Northern Ontario women entrepreneurs!

The amount of funding we have remaining is limited though, so if you are interested in applying for an eligible project (one-time professional service, mentoring, education course) which can be completed within three months' time, please send Susan an email at [email protected] to obtain an application.

All submitted applications will be assessed on a first come, first served basis until the funds have been depleted.

Everyone

07/27/2026

Our friends from the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre are hosting an upcoming Chit Chat event in Bruce Mines to find out more about their services. Businesses from LaCloche-Manitoulin area are welcome to attend!

We're heading to Bruce Mines for a coffee, and you're invited.

On Thursday, July 30, SSMIC will be at The Copper Bean Cafe for Chit Chat. Drop by, grab a coffee, and have a chat.
Curious what we do? Have a business question you've been meaning to ask someone? Just want to say hi? All of it works.

Date: Thursday, July 30
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: The Copper Bean Cafe, Bruce Mines

See more here -> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chit-chat-in-bruce-mines-tickets-1993866098173?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

We will see you there!

07/27/2026

CBDC Restigouche through their Hire for Talent initiative, is offering employers across Canada access to 3 FREE confidential coaching sessions with an experienced HR professional.
For more info or to sign up, visit: https://web.mprh.ca/60min_certified_coach_hr

07/21/2026

Our friends at CBDC Restigouche are currently offering confidential support for Workplace Challenges. Through the Hire for Talent initiative, employers across Canada can access up to 3 FREE confidential coaching sessions with an experienced HR professional.

Visit their link to sign-up or for more information: https://web.mprh.ca/60min_certified_coach_hr