un·prec·e·dent·ed
/ˌənˈpresədən(t)əd/
adjective
never done or known before
Unprecedented. We've been hearing that word a lot lately, and for good reason. The current health crisis and resulting economic impact that we face locally, nationally, and globally is of a scale no one has seen before. To say that this is unsettling is an incredible understatement. We're all worried, we're all uncertain, and none of us knows what tomorrow holds.
There is hope.
We know you, as businesses, as employers, need answers, and we're working with our umbrella organizations (the
Ontario Chamber and the
Canadian Chamber) and other chamber partners to push for those answers, and for more resources for our business communities.
The Government of Ontario has launched a toll-free line to provide support to Ontario businesses with questions about the province's recent essential services announcement.
1-888-444-3659
What can YOU do?
Now more than ever we need to come together as a community. If your business can help with the emergency efforts, reach out to
Ontario Together.
Support a local business or an organization that helps the vulnerable in our community.
Share, like, or comment on the social media feeds of businesses that are finding innovative ways to deliver their product or service, or businesses that just need a boost of positivity.
Consider ways you can operate your own business remotely:
- offer curbside pick-up or contact-less delivery
- offer gift certificates online, so customers can purchase now and shop later
- develop your business's e-commerce presence
- teleconference with clients, peers, and employees
If you need help setting up new technology, brainstorming ideas, or implementing new initiatives,
reach out to us, to your peers, to the community.
If you're doing something new or have changed how you do business in response to the COVID-19 crisis, TELL people. Tell us, we'll help you
spread the word. Tell us about your challenges and your successes, ask questions, ask for help.
The Region of Niagara has launched an
Economic Rapid Response Team (ERRT) for the Region's businesses. An important part of this initiative requires your feedback; fill out the ERRT's short
survey, and be part of the recovery and rebuild efforts.
Above all, stay healthy, and take every precaution to keep your business, your employees, your family, and yourself safe. It is vital that we support the government's efforts to #flattenthecurve. (Read the Ontario Chamber's
statement about why the best way to support economic recovery is to embrace the recommended and mandated changes.)
We're all in this together!
- Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce Staff and Board of Directors
