Penetanguishene looking at ways to help local businesses rebound from effects of COVID-19
The Town of Penetanguishene is looking at any and all options available to the municipality to help local businesses recover from the impact of the COVID-19 economic shutdown. A business recovery task force will be created to develop a plan to support businesses and help the local economy recover. “We are at the very beginning […]
Prime Minister announces extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
More Canadians are returning to work, but many people still face challenges due to COVID-19. As we begin to take steps to safely restart our economy, we will continue to support Canadians to protect their health and economic well-being. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the government is extending the Canada Emergency Response […]
Ontario Releases Guide on How to Develop a Workplace Safety Plan
The Ontario government is providing employers with a new general workplace guide, which will help them develop a safety plan to better protect workers, customers and clients. The new downloadable toolkit offers tips on how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 as more people get back on the job during Stage 2 of the […]
Sandbox Centre Launches Experts in Residence Program to Enhance Support Resources for Businesses Around the Region
Sandbox Centre is proud to support entrepreneurs and businesses around the region, who are having to endure the shortfalls of COVID-19, by extending their network of resources through the launch of the Experts in Residence Program. Since COVID-19 hit, many entrepreneurs and small-to-medium sized business owners have been faced with unforeseeable hurdles resulting in detrimental […]
More small businesses can soon access the Canada Emergency Business Account
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan to support Canadians and businesses facing difficult challenges as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak. Small businesses in particular continue to face economic hardship and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau announced […]
HCF COVID-19 Community Response Fund
Midland, June 11th, 2020 – In response to the unprecedented coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) the Huronia Community Foundation created the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. Through the generosity of the North Simcoe community, Huronia Community Foundation is pleased to announce that 9 local charities and or organizations will be receiving funding to assist them in their continued […]
FedDev Ontario and partners to assist nearly 23,000 Ontario businesses in embracing online commerce
The Government of Canada invests $50 million towards helping businesses across the region adopt digital technologies to recover from the pandemic and emerge stronger. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on businesses of all sizes across the country. In particular, retail-oriented main street businesses have suffered with stores closed and in-person commerce halted. […]
Minister Ng announces government partnership with private sector campaign to help businesses reopen safely amid COVID-19
Small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada has introduced a wide range of supports to help businesses pay and retain their employees and keep up with their operating expenses during this difficult time. As different regions and communities across the country begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions, business owners […]
Small Business Relief Fund
The Small Business Relief Fund will help 62 small Canadian businesses recover and support their resilience, for a total of $620,000 in funds. Thanks to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Salesforce, businesses can use the $10,000 grants to support their recovery efforts, including paying salaries, acquiring safety and personal protective equipment for staff, replenishing […]
Midland council to take a look at rent relief for small business tenants
The Town of Midland is looking at a three-month rent-reduction agreement with its small business tenants. Under the rules of the agreement set out by staff, the town would reduce rent by 75% for April, May, and June. Furthermore, if rent for this period has already been paid or if rent is paid in an […]