The New Ontario Small Business Support Grant
The government recognizes that small businesses impacted by these necessary public health measures will require additional support so they can continue serving their communities and employing people in Ontario once the COVID-19 pandemic is over. That is why the government
News From Main Street – Dec 2020
December 11, 2020 / canurb.org New Block Studies show main streets in need of support during critical holiday season This week, we released the second round of Block Studies. These hyper-local portraits combine data and storytelling to present an in-depth analysis of 7 different blocks in
Toronto’s small businesses to stage protest over lockdown measures today
Article posted on dailyhive.com Clarrie Feinstein | Dec 11 2020, 8:50 am Shawn Goldberg/Shutterstock Toronto’s small businesses are staging a protest over the lockdown measures at 12 pm on Friday. Gerrard India Bazaar Business Improvement Area (BIA) posted a notice asking for small business owners like retailers, restaurants, salons,
Think Outside The Big Box
Small Business Rally Our small business owners will be taking a (socially distant) stand outside of their shops this coming Friday, December 11th at 12 noon. #thinkoutsidethebigbox Show Your Support Use your purchasing power to support small local businesses when buying gifts, and
Join The Shop Local Movement
Join the #ShopLocal Movement Keeping the doors open is the biggest challenge facing small businesses today. Approximately 60% of businesses that have closed during the crisis may not be reopening, according to Yelp’s Economic Impact Report, released in mid-September. Use your purchasing power to
BusinessTO – Nov 10th
View this email in your browser BusinessTO Newsletter November 10, 2020 BusinessTO News is a weekly newsletter that focuses on available resources and supports to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Toronto businesses. Learn about the current health situation, service changes, as
Consul General Ms. Apoorva Srivastava Joins Us in Wishing You a Happy Diwali 2020 🪔
The festival of lights falls on Saturday, November 14, this year. Though we are not able to gather in person we will continue to hold space for this important cultural celebration. 🪔 Consul General Ms. Apoorva Srivastava has joined us in
Ontario Made Advantage
HOW TO PARTICIPATE Search: Check the Ontario Made database before making purchasing decisions. Buy: Look for the logo when you're shopping. Share: Celebrate on social media what is manufactured right here. Spot an Ontario Made product? Use the hashtags #OntarioMade and #SupportOntarioMade. Don't forget
Saving Downtowns: How do we #RestoreTheCore?
CityTalk/Canada Saving Downtowns: How do we #RestoreTheCore? November 5, 2020 Recent Discussion Joining CUI host Mary Rowe for our next session in our ongoing series: How can we revitalize downtowns and #RestoreTheCore? – are Susie Grynol, President of the Hotel Association of Canada; Carl Weisbrod,
Paula Fletcher: Ontario’s New COVID-19 Response Framework Released
View this email in your browser Latest Update Ontario's New COVID-19 Response Framework Released Dear Friends, I hope you're keeping well. It looks like we're getting some fantastic weather this weekend, so I hope you get a chance to enjoy the outdoors. I have a few updates