Wasaga Beach Economic Development Update - January 28th, 2021
Update - Resources and Information
Economic Development Office
Programs With Approaching Deadlines
A reminder that the deadline for these programs are approaching:
RTO7 COVID-19 Tourism Response Fund

The COVID Tourism Response Fund provides $500,000, to be distributed by Regional Tourism Organization 7 in collaboration with Grey County, Simcoe County, City of Barrie and the City of Orillia for tourism-related businesses in the form of a one-time, non-repayable contribution of $2,500 - $20,000.
 
*Applicants need to have a matching cash contribution of 20%.

Only a Few Days Left to Apply!


Deadline to apply is January 31, 2021, 11:59pm.

Canada Summer Jobs Funding

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young Canadians who are trying to find work. Employers also face challenges when recruiting and hiring workers while adapting to the realities of the pandemic. That’s why the Canada Summer Jobs program continues to take action to provide good job opportunities for youth and to support employers across Canada.

Only a few days left to apply!
Deadline to apply is January 29, 2021, 11:59pm.
Other News Highlights

South Georgian Bay Offers Free Business Membership for Wasaga Beach Tourism Businesses

This year South Georgian Bay Tourism is offering complimentary business membership for the entire tourism industry in their partnering municipalities for 2021, including Wasaga Beach. Register your tourism business to take advantage of this unique marketing opportunity. This is your chance to be part of the South Georgian Bay Tourism Association. Register for free today using the following link.
Wasaga Beach Businesses that can’t fully operate due to pandemic
can defer annual licensing payment

Town council has approved a deadline extension for fees for some businesses renewing their licences to operate in town as part of its support for the business community.
The extension applies to those businesses that cannot fully operate due to provincial restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the business is able to fully open, operators are expected to take steps to pay their licence fee through the town.
Applications OPEN for Ontario's Small Business Support Grant 

The Ontario government has opened applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant, first announced in December, provides a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000 to eligible small businesses who have had to restrict their operations due to the Provincewide Shutdown.


For more recourses and information visit:
BUSINESS RECOVERY PORTAL

Since the beginning of COVID-19, the Town of Wasaga Beach has been making every effort to support you and your business. As we now look towards careful re-opening and recovery, we have compiled special resources here to help your business source COVID-related information and funding.
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