Did you know?
The Digital Main Street Ontario Grant Program (OGP) - through a partnership with the Province of Ontario and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas - continues to be available to brick-and-mortar small businesses to assist with the adoption of digital technologies.
Eligible businesses can:
- Access an online assessment to determine the digital needs of your business
- Receive resources ($2,500 grant) to assist with the execution of your Digital Transformation Plan (DTP)
- Receive online training to grow your digital literacy skills and execute your DTP.
This is the fourth round of the DMS grant program. Businesses that received a grant between July 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022 are not eligible for this current round - but those who received a grant prior to June 30, 2021 MAY apply again.
If you have questions or want to know more about the program, I encourage you to reach out to Danielle Fenton, Business Development Officer, My Main Streets and Digital Main Street, (365) 323-3093, danielle.fenton@hamilton.ca
My Main Streets Market Research
Many of you may have already met Danielle Fenton. She has been introducing herself to Waterdown Village businesses and offering an opportunity for you to receive My Main Street research with detailed demographic and psychographic data on the Waterdown Village as a whole, as well as information specific to individual business categories - at no charge. This is great information to help you better understand your marketplace and build your own business plans. If you have not yet met Danielle, or haven't requested your Market Research information, I strongly recommend you reach out to Danielle (per contact information above) to set up a meeting.
