The BNP has entered into strategic agreements with two Southern Ontario Chambers of Commerce: the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the Partnership, these agreements provide you with a reciprocal associate membership with both the Hamilton and Greater Niagara Chambers at no additional cost to you.
As an associate member of the Hamilton and Greater Niagara Chambers, you will have access to events, business networking, and cross-border news. These agreements give you the opportunity to collaborate with a wider network of business professionals across the border.
You will now receive the following:
- Access to Hamilton and Greater Niagara events and programs at member pricing
- Opportunities to highlight your company’s brand in Southern Ontario
From the Blog
7.16.21 BNP Advocacy Alert – Trudeau: Border Could Reopen to Vaccinated Travelers in August
In a conference call Thursday with Canadian officials, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada plans to allow vaccinated Americans to cross the border for non-essential travel by next month.
9/24/21 Webisode: Navigating the New Federal Vaccine Mandate for Employers
President Joe Biden recently announced a new mandate requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require weekly testing of unvaccinated workers.
BNP Advocacy Insider – July 2021
The July 2021 Advocacy Insider is a roundup of important issues we are monitoring that could you and your business.
State Releases HERO Act Safety Standards
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