Sidney Business Improvement Area Society

SIDNEY'S COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT TOOLKIT

Available For All Town of Sidney Licensed Businesses.

As new health orders came into effect on September 13, 2021, the Sidney BIA has developed a comprehensive toolkit to support our local business community. Designed to provide specialized support services, Sidney's COVID-19 Business Support Toolkit includes a variety of practical resources.

All current COVID-19 Business Support Toolkit resources are described below and available for download and hardcopy upon request at SidneyBIA.ca/ToolKit. Further resources will be circulated by email as available.
Staff Safety Planning
  • Template for Business Safety & Conflict Resolution Planning
  • 7 Ways to Support Frontline Workers
  • Employee Mental Health Resources

Government Issued Posters
  • How to Check a BC Vaccine Card
  • What is Accepted as Proof of Vaccination
  • Proof of Vaccination Required
  • Masks Required
Support Sidney's Frontline Workers Signage
  • Large outdoor A-frame style sign for display outside your business
  • 11 x 17 posters for display inside your business
COVID-19 Customer Inquiry Cards
  • For public distribution in the case of customers seeking clarification or further information on provincial health orders.
"Be Kind" Support Sidney's
Frontline Workers Buttons
  • For internal distribution to frontline staff teams. (Max. 12 per business)
Frontline Workers Nomination
  • To demonstrate our appreciation of frontline workers, from September 30, 2021, to January 31, 2022, patrons will be encouraged to nominate a frontline employee to receive a $100 gift card to the Sidney business of their choice. One winner will be drawn each month. Nominations can be submitted through the Sidney BIA's Facebook @ExploreSidney.

We're here to help!

Need help making sense of how the new BC Vaccine Card or COVID-19 PHO impact your business? The Sidney Business Improvement Area Society is here to support you. For questions or COVID-19 business support, please contact Shannon Toogood, Business Development Manager, Sidney BIA at shannon@sidneybia.ca.
Sidney BIA Board & Staff
Brad Edgett, President
Mary Winspear Centre
Devon Bird, Vice-President
Moden Boutique/Moden Essentials
Robyn Walle, Treasurer
Baker Tilly Victoria
Sarah Scheller, Director
Five & Dime/Surly Mermaid
Jessica O'Brien Cameron, Director
One Stop Furniture & Mattress
Cathy Larsen, Director
Departures Travel
Nick Coates, Director
Travelodge by Wyndham
Christina Georgeadis, Director
Waterlily Shoes
Jessica Sommers Day, Director
The Farmer's Daughter


Morgan Shaw
Executive Director
Direct: 250-893-0093


Marcela Restrepo
Tourism & Marketing Manager
Direct: 250-880-0456


Shannon Toogood
Business Development Manager
Direct: 250-880-2228

Bryce Gunning
Community Engagement Coordinator
Direct: 250-665-7362
Sara Duncan
Council Liaison
Town of Sidney