In this challenging and constantly changing business environment, the West Niagara Chambers of Commerce 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.
This is a collaborative email to share information that applies to our memberships at large, sent on behalf of the Grimsby Chamber, Lincoln Chamber, and West Lincoln Chamber.
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Students can be fully vaccinated for the first day of school on September 7 |
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Now is the time for youth to get vaccinated.
Students can be fully vaccinated for the first day of school on Sept. 7 if they receive their second dose of vaccine by Aug 24. Full protection against COVID-19 infection comes two weeks after the second dose is received, so we are urging students 12 years and older to receive their vaccines as soon as possible.
Here’s what we are hearing from Niagara youth about why they’re getting vaccinated:
- “I got my vaccine because I wanted to protect those around me.”
- “I got vaccinated to protect myself, my family, and my community.”
- “I got my vaccine to help stop the spread, see friends and family and save lives.”
Youth are invited to walk in to any Niagara Region Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. They can also book an appointment online through the provincial portal at Ontario.ca/bookvaccine or by calling the provincial booking system at 1-833-943-3900. A full schedule of clinics locations are listed on the Region’s website.
Youth may also find a pharmacy in their neighbourhood administering Pfizer by visiting this website.
Youth still have a way to go to reach the same level of protection as adults in Niagara. As of July 26, 56% of eligible 12-17-year-olds have had their first dose and 35% are protected with two doses.
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Niagara receives $2 million in direct federal support for tourism sector |
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Niagara Economic Development has secured and awarded $2 million in direct funding from The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to support Niagara’s tourism industry in its recovery from COVID-19.
The funding provided 167 Niagara tourism-dependent businesses with up to $20,000 in non-repayable contributions to support costs associated with adapting and eventually reopening, such as space renovations and retrofits, purchase of equipment and fixtures, personal protective equipment, and support for technology and digitization.
The funding supports costs to equip businesses to meet Public Health guidelines and protocols, including:
- Purchase of PPE and cleaning supplies for workers
- Accommodation of social distancing (expansion of restaurant patio space, pick-up windows or curbside pick-ups for retailers, secondary entry/exit to allow physical distancing, and equipment to extend the outdoor dining season)
- Implementation of technology and digital tools to allow tourism operators to enable processes like virtual queues and timed entry ticketing
The program is being delivered in partnership with Niagara’s Economic Rapid Response Team and is estimated to help maintain 325 jobs.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Niagara’s Economic Development community has been working across municipal borders to aid and support the many Niagara businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this Spring, Niagara Economic Development launched a new online business directory that allows Niagara businesses to identify and connect with both customers and local supply chain partners to increase their visibility, lower costs, and speed up production, all right within Niagara. |
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Ontario expanding access to high-speed internet across the province |
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With an ambitious plan to bring high-speed internet to every community across the province, Ontario is announcing an investment of up to $14.7 million for 13 new projects under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program. These projects will bring reliable, high-speed internet to 42 communities across the province.
Ontario’s ICON investment will help expand high-speed internet to more areas, from Belleville to Bancroft, Muskoka Lakes to Puslinch, and Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls to Moose Cree First Nation. Ontario is partnering financially on these projects with various organizations that applied for provincial funding under the ICON program.
These projects will help Ontario move forward in its plan to achieve 100 percent connectivity after committing nearly $4 billion to ensure all Ontarians have access to high-speed internet by the end of 2025. This is the largest single investment in high-speed internet, in any province, by any government in Canadian history.
High-speed internet is critical for access to vital services like health care, education, employment, and justice, while increasing opportunity for everyone. This investment is part of the 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy. With vaccines being distributed, hope is on the horizon. Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy provides the resources necessary to finish the battle with COVID-19, building on the government’s record investments to protect health and jobs during the global pandemic.
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Rose Dental Open House
August 7 | 2 - 4 PM
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Dr. Aurora Moldovan and her staff at Rose Dental in Beamsville would like to warmly welcome the community to their very first open house on Saturday, August 7th from 2 PM - 4 PM at 5026 King Street, Lower Level.
We look forward to meeting members of our community to help us celebrate winning not 1, but 3 Reader's Choice Awards, including the Diamond Award for Best Dental Services as well as the Emerald Award from News Now.
As a major thank you to our wonderful patients and community, guests at the open house will be able to enter to win our large "Local Business Sampler Basket" filled with gift cards to some of our favourite local spots. In addition, guests will receive goodie bags, have a chance to meet the doctor, tour the office, and light refreshments will be served.
We also ask attendees to try to remember to bring non-perishable food items as we are also collecting donations for the local food bank, Community Care of West Niagara.
RSVP is not required but is greatly appreciated.
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The West Niagara Chambers of Commerce are dedicated to supporting local businesses during the pandemic through advocacy, connecting you to information and resources, offering a space to develop a support system of Chamber peers, and more. Please reach out to Rebecca Shelley (Grimsby), Lindsey Hendriks (Lincoln), or Denise Potter (West Lincoln) if there is anything our Chambers can do to assist your organization during these difficult times.
We're with you!
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Contact Your Local Chamber |
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Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
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Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
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West Lincoln
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
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