Lighthouse overlooking Ottawa River.

Pembroke Business Bulletin November edition

Pembroke Santa Claus Parade

You're invited to join us in the 2023 City of Pembroke Santa Claus Parade of Lights!
The parade is a great opportunity to showcase your business to thousands of spectators - for free! - and to be part of one of the community's most loved events.
Date: Saturday, November 25
Time: 5:30 p.m. start
Route: Pembroke Street from Metro to Festival Hall
Theme: Country Christmas

Funding Feature

EV ChargeON Program

This provincial program provides funding for the installation of public electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Ontario communities outside of major cities.
It aims to:

increase the number of public EV charging stations throughout Ontario to build a more connected network
make public chargers more accessible and affordable
encourage more people to switch to EVs

The province is especially encouraging small and medium-sized businesses to apply.
Find full details on the program website.

Training and Workshops

November 7-November 28: Expand Your Knowledge with OHTO series. A set of webinars and events that will provide OHTO members with valuable information about important tourism topics such as Indigenous allyship, environmental stewardship, workforce development, marketing best practices, experiential tourism development, and more.
November 8: Making Your Business Accessible free webinar. Hear from a broad range of panelists on the value of accessibility and tips for making your business accessible.
November 28-December 12: Ontario’s First Steps in Exporting free program helps companies that are new to exporting familiarize themselves with key steps in growing your international sales in the U.S. and beyond.
Ongoing: Reimagine to Succeed is a free, innovative program designed to equip employers with the training, advice and confidence they need to hire and retain people with disabilities and build more inclusive workplaces.
Ongoing: Make Safe is a training program aimed at mitigating sexual harassment in the tourism and hospitality industry. Resources are available for free for a limited time.

Important News

The City has launched its Business Retention and Expansion Project to better understand the challenges faced by the City's independent entrepreneurs and large manufacturers.
Congratulations to J and E's Bored N' Saucy Restaurant and Sports Bar which celebrated its one-year anniversary in Pembroke on Oct. 7.

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