Hello, Chamber community!
We hope that you are all finding ways to smile amongst these constantly challenging circumstances.
As always, here at the Chamber, we are continuing to do everything in our power to advocate for YOU and YOUR business. Please reach out to us at info@grimsbychamber.com if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
In their advocacy efforts, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of all provincial and federal COVID-19 financial supports. Click here to access the document.
You can find a handful of supports that especially stood out for us, below.
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Advertising Opportunities
Take advantage of the Chamber's exposure opportunities and get the word out about YOUR business!
Here’s a quick recap on how we can help you get your business in front of potential customers.
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- NEW Virtual Sponsorship and Events Banner programs
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VIRTUAL SPONSORSHIP: your logo goes out with each virtual event invitation, in each regular biweekly NL, on social before and after the event, and in the event wrap-up email to attendees. That’s a guaranteed minimum of 4 times per event, plus 2 bi-weekly newsletters per month ($100*, valid Jan to Jun)
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EVENTS BANNER: your logo appears on our Events Banner that gets displayed at every in-person event in 2022, including our annual golf tournament, which had nearly 150 attendees in 2021! Includes a monthly shout-out in our email newsletter. Banner will be displayed in the Chamber office when not at events. ($200*, full year)
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SPECIAL OFFER: sign up by January 31 to participate in both the Virtual Sponsorship and the Events Banner programs for just $225* (a savings of $75*)
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Regular newsletter: inclusion in regular bi-weekly chamber newsletter (free of charge)
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Member-to-Member standalone eblasts: just your message ($75* UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2022)
- Please note that two e-blasts are allotted for each month
- January slots are now booked
- Book your slot by January 31 and you will be charged our 2021 rate of $75*; after January 31, 2022 pricing of $85* is in effect.
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Website advertising (prices vary)
*all prices are exclusive of tax; HST will be added
Interested? Click HERE for more information. |
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Thank You to our Virtual Sponsors |
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Grimsby Chamber Annual General Meeting:
Nominations are open!
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Our 2021 virtual Annual General Meeting is quickly approaching on March 9 and Board of Director nominations are officially OPEN!
Are you interested in becoming more involved with your Chamber? Do you want to have a say in the programming and direction of activities going forward? Do you know someone who fits this bill? Nominate someone for the Board of Directors today! (Yes, you can nominate yourself.)
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Grimsby Chamber Virtual Annual General Meeting
March 9 | 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Join us on March 9 from 4 - 4:30 PM at our virtual Annual General Meeting!
Look back on the year, vote on the Slate of Directors, learn about our new initiatives, and lend your voice to YOUR Chamber!
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Provincial COVID-19 Supports for Businesses |
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Applications for the Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program Now Open |
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The new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program has been created to support businesses that are most impacted by public health measures in response to the Omicron variant.
Eligible businesses that are required to close or reduce capacity will receive rebate payments for a portion of the property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to these measures. Eligible businesses required to reduce capacity to 50 per cent, such as smaller retail stores, will receive a rebate payment equivalent to 50 per cent of their costs, while businesses required to close for indoor activities, such as restaurants and gyms, will receive a rebate payment equivalent to 100 per cent of their costs.
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Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant |
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The Ontario government is providing targeted relief for businesses and people impacted by the current public health measures aimed at blunting the spread of the Omicron variant.
As part of this plan, the government is introducing a $10,000 grant for eligible businesses that are subject to closures under the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen and is providing additional electricity-rate relief for businesses, as well as workers and families spending more time at home.
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Six-month interest- and penalty-free period to make payments for most provincially administered taxes |
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The Ontario government is providing additional support to help improve cash flows for Ontario businesses by providing a six-month interest- and penalty-free period to make payments for most provincially administered taxes.
This will:
- support businesses in the immediate term while capacity restrictions are in place
- provide the flexibility Ontario businesses will need for long-term planning
The six-month period will begin on January 1, 2022 and end on July 1, 2022.
This measure will provide up to $7.5 billion in relief to help approximately 80,000 Ontario businesses. Businesses will have the option to delay their payments for the following provincially administered taxes:
- Employer Health Tax
- Beer, Wine & Spirits Taxes
- Tobacco Tax
- Insurance Premium Tax
- Fuel Tax
- International Fuel Tax Agreement
- Gas Tax
- Retail Sales Tax on Insurance Contracts & Benefit Plans
- Mining Tax
- Race Tracks Tax
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Federal COVID-19 Supports for Businesses |
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Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit |
The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit provides $300 a week to eligible workers who are unable to work due to a temporary local lockdown anytime between October 24, 2021 and May 7, 2022.
The benefit is only available when a COVID-19 lockdown order is designated for your region.
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Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit |
The CRCB provides $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for up to 44 weeks per household for workers:
- unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they must care for a child under the age of 12 or family member because schools, day-cares or care facilities are closed due to COVID-19
- because the child or family member is sick and/or required to quarantine or is at high risk of serious health implications because of COVID-19.
This benefit is available until May 7, 2022.
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Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit |
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The CRCB provides $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for up to 44 weeks per household for workers:
- unable to work for at least 50% of the week because they must care for a child under the age of 12 or family member because schools, day-cares or care facilities are closed due to COVID-19
- because the child or family member is sick and/or required to quarantine or is at high risk of serious health implications because of COVID-19.
This benefit is available until May 7, 2022.
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Multiple local business owners and community partners have come together to launch Grimsby’s Got It – a shop local initiative that showcases everything that Grimsby’s Got! Food and Beverage establishments, Retail, Health/Wellness, Sports/Fitness, Services, Organizations...
You name it, we’ve got it here in Grimsby!
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How can you get involved?
What has the Grimsby’s Got It team been up to in the community?
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We are currently out of stock of Rapid Antigen
Self-Screening Kits
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Ontario currently has a limited supply of rapid antigen tests that are being prioritized for health care and highest risk settings.
The province is continuing to urge the federal government to make more rapid tests available to provinces as quickly as possible. The Grimsby Chamber of Commerce has placed another order of kits and is expecting to receive the shipment in February 2022.
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2022 Ontario Economic Report |
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Join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, February 3 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for the release of our sixth annual Ontario Economic Report.
This report offers a unique perspective on the experiences of businesses across Ontario.
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Downtown Reimagined Project |
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We encourage everyone to participate in the Downtown Reimagined survey to help shape the vision for downtown. Please CLICK HERE.
The formal public visioning session is slated for the end of January/beginning of February. Check back to the project page for more updates. CLICK HERE.
Draw YOUR Downtown! What would you like to see in Downtown Grimsby? Fill out the colouring sheet below and drop it off at Town Hall or email to amccallum@grimsby.ca! |
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Virtual Trivia Night
Saturday, February 26 | 7:00 PM
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Please join us for this fun, interactive event! Test your knowledge on items such as Science, Sports, Music, and others, while also helping 10 children to be matched with life-changing mentors!
We created this campaign for everyone to contribute at various levels. Start a team (min of 4 participants - max of 8), join a team ($20 per person), or donate to a team or participant.
Your participation in this event is critical to helping us match youth with mentors. Thank you so much for your support!
*Please note that the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce has submitted a team for this event. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact rebecca@grimsbychamber.com!
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Get a $500 Factory Order Bonus at Grimsby Hyundai |
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Looking for your dream Hyundai? Why limit yourself to just a few options? Come explore our huge inventory selection at Grimsby Hyundai.
Plus, if you can't find what you're looking for, Local Chamber members can get a $500 bonus when you factory order your vehicle through Grimsby Hyundai!
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