Update From Your Chamber

(May 8, 2020)

Ontario Further Eases Restrictions on Retail Stores and Essential Construction During COVID-19

The Ontario government is allowing all retail stores with a street entrance to provide curbside pickup and delivery , as well as in-store payment and purchases at garden centres, nurseries, hardware stores and safety supply stores.

The business owners should review the health and safety guidelines developed by the province and its health and safety association partners.

Read the Press Release

From the Grimsby & District Lions Club

The Grimsby & District Lions Club members have handmade, 3-ply face mask (2 cotton/1 flannel) available to those who need/want them. We have some children’s sizes too.

A donation to the Grimsby & District Lions Club would be welcome. All money raised will be donated back to the community in keeping with the Lion mission. Call 905-741-3409 or email agnewlouise2@gmail.com .

Our members have previously donated over 1000 masks to frontline works over the previous 5 weeks.

Contact Grimsby Lions Club

Downtown Gift Card Drive

Harmony Jewellers is inviting the merchants of Downtown Grimsby to collaborate in a fundraiser to support front-line workers and the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

Want to participate? Donate a $25 gift card!

From the donated gift cards, bundles of eight cards - with a value of $200 - will be sold for $100, and 100% of the proceeds will be given to the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity to support our community, gain exposure to new customers, and promote shopping locally!

Get Involved in the Gift Card Drive

May 12 | Ontario Chamber of Commerce Webinar

From the Ontario Chamber of Commerce:

Join us on Tuesday, May 12 from 10:30 am - 11:00am for a webinar with the Hon. Minister Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of communities across the province. They are currently experiencing unprecedented hardships and challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The discussion with Minister Ng will address key questions on relief programs available to small businesses during a time when they need it most, as well as provide insights on what the path to recovery may look like.

Businesses of all industries and sizes are encouraged to attend.

We've joined our Members on Instagram! Follow @Grimsby.Chamber

We look forward to connecting with you there!