Hello, Chamber Community!

Vaccination update!

80% of adults (18+) in Ontario have received one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, and 68% are fully vaccinated. Let's keep sticking it to COVID, everyone! The more vaccination rates increase, the more we can help keep businesses open as we move through August and into Fall.

As we noted in the last newsletter, we are thrilled to be part of two initiatives that will help our economy recover and keep our community safe at the same time.

We are working with an incredible project team representing businesses and community partners across Grimsby to bring Grimsby's Got It! to life. It's a support-local campaign that encourages local residents to take advantage of the diverse businesses, services, and amenities that Grimsby has to offer. The project team will be continue visiting Grimsby businesses to drop off information, door decals, and free, fun collateral for your customers. Want to make sure we don't miss you? Contact us and we'll book a time to come see you! Make sure to add your business to the Grimsby's Got It! directory, and ask your customers to report their local spend on the website for chances to win prizes!

Remember, we also have free Rapid Screening kits available to local businesses. Please note that our Executive Director Rebecca Shelley will be away from August 5-16 inclusive for a well-deserved vacation. This means that pick-up appointments for our Rapid Screening Program will be paused for that time period. If you are in need of an appointment, you can schedule one at the Lincoln location (Lincoln Community Centre) which is offering pickups Tuesdays from 11 AM - 3 PM. The only extra step you will have to take if you wish to pick up from the Beamsville location is filling out the Lincoln-specific PASP agreement.

Also - don't forget to complete the Business Retention & Expansion survey. It's an excellent opportunity to share your experiences as a business in Grimsby, and help shape future initiatives that will benefit our local business community.

As always, please reach out to the Chamber with your ideas, suggestions, concerns, or to let us know what resources and information would be helpful. We are YOUR Chamber, and we always want to hear from you.

Stay safe!

The Grimsby Chamber Team

In this challenging and constantly changing business environment, the West Niagara Chambers of Commerce - Grimsby, Lincoln, and West Lincoln - want to support our Members by providing relevant and up-to-date information. This includes government announcements and support programs, resources, webinars, surveys, and other important updates.

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We'd like to extend a HUGE thank you to our virtual event sponsors! ⁠

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Thank you all SO much for your support during these unpredictable times and for making it possible to offer free virtual events to our members.⁠

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Connecting during times of isolation was more important than we could have ever imagined. Seeing everyone's smiling faces, albeit virtually, was something that we all looked forward to and appreciated immensely. ⁠

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Want in on the Fall sponsorship session? Email us today at office@grimsbychamber.com to secure your spot or ask any questions you may have!!⁠

We’re finally having an official grand opening! Canalside Soda Co. started in late 2019 and it’s time to celebrate our fun, fizzy drinks with a party that lasts an entire long weekend.

Festivities will begin on Friday, July 30 and we’ll keep them going until close on Monday, August 2. There will be sodas (of course) along with all the great things our licensed patio has to offer: cocktails, boozy ice cream floats, ice cream sodas, big yard games, live music, and lots of space to hang out with friends and family.

We have a few extra surprises in store that we’ll be revealing soon so make sure you’re following us on social media.

We cannot wait to celebrate Canalside Soda Co. with everyone!

Ask us about hosting your company’s next event at Canalside Soda Co.

Website: www.cl-grimsbylincoln.ca

Email: hr@cl-grimsbylincoln.ca

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