Hello, Chamber Community!
Things are slowly but surely going back to some sense of (the new) normal! We are just about to enter Step 3 of Ontario's Roadmap to Reopen, almost a week earlier than previously expected.
What is permitted?
- Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events for up to 100 people
- Indoor social gatherings and organized public events for up to 25 people
- Indoor dining with no limits to the number of patrons per table
- Retail with capacity limited to ensure physical distancing
- Indoor religious services, rites, or ceremony gatherings with physical distancing
- Indoor sports and recreational fitness facilities with capacity limits
- Personal care services with capacity limited to ensure physical distancing
- Museums, casinos, and bingo halls with capacity limits
- Cinemas, concert theatres, and other performing arts venues with capacity limits
As we move further into the summer, we're excited to see more and more businesses reopen, and thrilled to support two initiatives that will help our economy recover and keep our community safe at the same time.
We are working with an amazing project team representing businesses and community partners across Grimsby to bring Grimsby's Got It! to the community. It's a support-local campaign that encourages local residents to take advantage of the incredible businesses, services, and amenities that Grimsby has to offer. The project team will be visiting Grimsby businesses over the next two weeks to drop off information, door decals, and free, fun collateral for your customers. Want to make sure we don't miss you? Contact us and we'll book a time to come see you next week!
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As always, please reach out to the Chamber with your ideas, suggestions, concerns, or to let us know what resources and information would be helpful. We are YOUR Chamber, and we always want to hear from you.
Wishing everyone a safe and successful Step 3, and we look forward to seeing you over the summer!
Stay safe!
The Grimsby Chamber Team
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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen
Self-Screening Kits
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An important tool that can help keep your employees and the community safe! FREE COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Self-Screening Kits.
These kits are free for businesses with fewer than 150 employees. Receive test results in 15 minutes or less. Book your pick-up appointment TODAY.
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Business Retention
& Expansion
Initiative Survey
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Yes, another survey - and it's an important one! Your participation in this survey is critical in influencing an economic development implementation plan that will support local Grimsby businesses.
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West Niagara Chambers of Commerce Newsletter |
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In this challenging and constantly changing business environment, the West Niagara Chambers of Commerce - Grimsby, Lincoln, and West Lincoln - 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. |
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Grimsby's Got It Buy Local Campaign |
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We know that every local purchase MATTERS.
And we know that you know that, too! Sometimes we need a reminder of just how much it matters. That’s why multiple local business owners and community partners have come together to help support our local Grimsby businesses by adding a little extra incentive. This summer when you spend your dollars locally, you can submit your receipts to be entered to win $500!
Keep up to date:
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Share your feedback on the Town's Culture Services Survey |
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The Town of Grimsby is seeking feedback about culture services in Grimsby through a community survey.
This survey will help inform a strategic plan for both the Grimsby Museum and the Grimsby Public Art Gallery for 2022-2026 and also guide areas of focus for culture services in general. The survey is open July 5 – July 23, 2021.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
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Rogers welcomes the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and its members to the Rogers for Business Association Program. Managed by Vesta Networks, your Rogers for Business Channel Partner, the Association Program has special offers to save you time and money.
Take advantage of this special Chamber of Commerce introductory offer now:
Click HERE to learn more and sign up, or call Vesta Networks: 1-866-261-6767
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Looking for ways to increase your exposure? |
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There are so many ways that the Grimsby Chamber can help you gain exposure for your business.
Taking advantage of our paid e-blast opportunities is just one!
For just $75, we’ll send a flyer about your special sale, event, initiative, etc. to our network of 650+ contacts. We’ll also send analytics with open and click rates so you know exactly how your e-blast performed.
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Community Care of West Niagara |
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Community Care of West Niagara is very excited to be the local host charity of Ride for Refuge in West Niagara! This is an annual nationwide walk/ride on Sat. Oct. 2 that supports charities that help displaced, vulnerable, and exploited people. Due to year 2 of Covid, participants will “self organize” a ride, walk, or pick a freestyle activity and fundraiser for CCWN between now and the event. They can do their chosen activity that morning or leading up to Oct. 2nd.
On the day of the event, from 11 AM – 2 PM, a short event is planned where participants can pick up a goodie bag, have a photo taken, and enjoy the lunch provided, either in person or as a drive-through, depending on the Regional and Provincial regulations on social distancing and masking.
CCWN is looking for Sponsors, Ride Captains, Teams, Individual Riders, and of course donors!
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The Ontario Chamber of Commerce:
The Competitiveness of Ontario's Cities
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On July 21st, join the OCC and KPMG in Canada for a timely discussion about the competitiveness of Ontario’s cities in a post-pandemic era and the launch of the latest policy report, Better Budgets: Bolstering the Fiscal Resilience of Ontario’s Municipalities. |
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