COVID-19 Response Update 10
Not a lot of new information to share today, but we still want to stay in touch. But we do have a few things we are looking for feedback on.
- We have received a request to reach out to you our members and the business community at large to see if you have any potential medical supplies available including; masks (surgical and N95's) and gloves (latex & nitrile). If you have any other items that you believe might be useful, please send Tracy a list and count of what you would be willing to put on hold for potential use by local medical professional.
- We have had a request from Minister Joly, the minister responsible for Economic Development to find out if you are getting the support you need to get loans and other support from your bank. If you have gotten support or are working on it and want to tell us about your your success or troubles it will help the federal government.
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Free Access to Stress Management Training from Eddie LeMoine
Are you feeling stressed? I know I have seen my world turned upside down over this past week.
I want to offer you something that may help you, your family or friends cope with the pressure you are feeling.
We are offering our online stress program free for anyone who would like to take it.
This online stress management program will give you some tips to help you manage your stress as you maybe learn to work from home or find yourself temporarily displaced from the workplace.
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As a reminder we suggest you
register with My Account (for individuals) or My Business Account (for businesses). Sometimes people my experience a delay if a PIN number is required to be sent through the mail. We are suggesting that this may save you time in the future.
To do so you can head to the following websites based on your needs;
My Business Account
My Account for Individuals
Even if you are not sure you will need support it does not hurt to sign up for these accounts for future use.
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Province of Nova Scotia
Rent Deferral Agreement
The following links are updated from yesterdays email around the rent deferral agreement. We suggest commercial landlords and tenants talk to each other soon.
BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
Small Business Development Program
NSBI has updated the Small Business Development Program to serve Nova Scotia businesses better. The program helps businesses work with a private consultant to overcome a pain point or barrier, or a business expert to help identify and develop the leadership skills needed to scale your company.
Virtual Training
NSBI is providing more online digital content to support SME’s access programming at times that work for them – all the more important during the current climate. The virtual workshops and training courses provide companies with vital strategies and hands-on tips on how to deal with the current crisis. The first of many workshops include:
GOVERNMENT BUSINESS NAVIGATORS
USEFUL RESOURCES
Government of Canada toll-free information line 1-833-784-4397
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Information from Atlantic Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic Chamber has created COVID-19 Business Resource & Information page
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Resources from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
NGen has established a funding program to support companies in launching the production of critical products to fight COVID-19. To learn more, visit:
ngen.ca/covid-19-response
.
Deloitte has published a series of articles to help businesses manage through the pandemic. Read them
here
.
How We Are Helping Canadian Businesses
We remain in close contact with the federal government throughout this pandemic. We spoke to the Prime Minister prior to the stimulus announcement and our President and CEO, Perrin Beatty, was invited by Finance Minister Morneau to attend his press conference following the stimulus announcement. Additionally, we’ve recently spoken to Ministers Mendicino and Joly and will be speaking with Minister Ng on Friday.
Recorded Webinars to Watch
Destination Canada hosted a Visitor Economy webinar on March 20, 2020, sharing their approach amid the COVID-19 situation and providing information on available federal support initiatives.
As part of its ongoing support measures, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) also published a webinar with BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux and Alka Sood, Senior Business to share advice on how to manage your business through the COVID-19 crisis.
Tourism Operators
TIANS Tourism Strong Digital Hub Launch
The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia has launched a new digital hub to support industry during COVID-19.
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