Small Business

Sault employment on the rise, but not up to pre-pandemic levels, report says

Employment fell to 40,400 in January from November's 41,500

Feb 9, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Snow removal industry scraping by as insurance premiums pile up

North Bay businessman said insurers unwilling to provide coverage for struggling snow removal operators

Feb 9, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Province's business reopening plan could create 'confusion,' says Ontario Chamber

If COVID infection rates trend positively, non-essential stores could reopen doors to limited capacity by Feb. 16

Feb 8, 2021 6:14 PM Read more >

Chambers want better communication, detailed government plan on provincial reopening

Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls on Queen's Park for 'coordinated approach' to better prepare business owners

Feb 5, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Ontario Chamber of Commerce forecasts uptick in provincial economy on heels of vaccination rollout

Pessimism prevails among small business owners in chamber's annual economic report

Jan 28, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Historic downtown Timmins building sold

New vision for former Tweed & Hickory site is to create a multi-retail shopping experience

Jan 22, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Three H Furniture on ‘aggressive growth’ path with new CEO

Majority shareholder Chris Binnendyk has "next level" plans for New Liskeard office furniture maker

Jan 20, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Cohesive, consistent message needed to market the North to newcomers

Northern Policy Institute spells out action plan to attract domestic, foreign migrants

Jan 18, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Applications for business COVID relief grant now being accepted

Small businesses impacted by lockdown can receive up to $20,000

Jan 15, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Sault firm announces new head of security division

Sonny Spina will be tasked with expanding NORPRO’s services across Ontario

Jan 15, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >