Cochrane Board of Trade

06/13/2026

06/09/2026

🏌️‍♂️⛳ The 2026 Northern Corridor Chamber of Commerce Golf Tour is looking for both sponsors and teams!

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, connect with community leaders, and support economic growth across Northern Ontario.

Whether you're interested in sponsoring, playing, or both, you can participate in one, several, or all four tournament locations:
📍 Hearst – June 19
📍 Kapuskasing – July 9
📍 Cochrane – July 24
📍 Moonbeam – August 13

Sponsorship opportunities are limited, and team registrations are now open. Join us on the course and put your business in front of golfers, community leaders, and decision-makers throughout the region.

📧 [email protected] or [email protected]
📞 705-335-2332 or 705-272-4926

06/04/2026

06/01/2026

📢 Survey Deadline Extended! 📢

Good news! The deadline to complete the 2026 Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention Survey has been extended to Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

If you haven't had a chance to participate yet, there's still time to make your voice heard. Your feedback is essential in helping us better understand the workforce challenges and opportunities related to employee recruitment, training, and retention across Northeastern Ontario.

The information gathered through this survey will help inform workforce planning, support employers, and contribute to building a stronger, more resilient regional economy.

Don't miss this opportunity to share your insights and help shape the future of our workforce.

✅ Complete the survey today before the new deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

05/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Business Awards Gala Winners! 🎉

The Cochrane Board of Trade is proud to celebrate the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who continue to make our community stronger, more innovative, and inspiring.

🏆 2026 BAG Winners:
✨ Lifetime Achievement – Dr. James Ross
✨ Business of the Year – Y&S Incorporated
✨ New Business of the Year – BDR Group
✨ Not for Profit of the Year – Ininew Friendship Centre
✨ People’s Choice – Déco Véro
✨ Outstanding Workplace – Wallace Drug Store
✨ Innovation Award – Paps Power Shop Ltd.
✨ Customer Service – Girard Esso
✨ Community Builder – Expedition Group

Thank you to all nominees, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for making this year’s Business Awards Gala such a memorable evening. Your passion and dedication continue to shape a thriving future for our community.

👏 Please join us in celebrating all of this year’s winners!

05/27/2026

🚨 Only a few days left to complete the 2026 Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention Survey! 🚨

Your input is incredibly important in helping us better understand the challenges and opportunities surrounding workforce recruitment, training, and employee retention across Northeastern Ontario.

By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you’ll help shape future workforce planning, support local employers, and strengthen our regional economy.

Don’t miss your chance to have your voice heard — complete the survey today! 👇

05/25/2026

Thank you 705 Snapshots for great pictures

05/24/2026

📣 Northeastern Ontario Businesses — Your Voice Matters!

Help shape the future of workforce development in our region by completing the 2026 Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention Survey.

Your feedback will help better understand the challenges and opportunities related to:
✅ Employee recruitment
✅ Workforce training
✅ Staff retention

The information gathered will support planning and solutions that strengthen businesses and communities across Northeastern Ontario.

🖥️ Complete the survey online today by scanning the QR code below.
Together, we can build a stronger workforce for the future.