We hope you had a fun and safe Family Day long weekend!
Effective yesterday, the provincial Stay-Ay-Home order was lifted for Niagara, and retail stores were permitted to reopen their doors to reduced-capacity, in-person shopping. It's exciting to be moving in the right direction towards widespread reopening, and we must continue doing our part to stop the spread. The Chamber still has disposable non-medical masks available for free to local businesses; contact us to arrange contactless pick-up.
We know that not every business is able to re-open, and there is considerable and understandable frustration for those not able to open right now. We value the expertise and intention of our Public Health and Government representatives, and will continue to work with all partners to encourage safe practices and data-driven decision-making. We encourage everyone to follow public health guidelines and operate within the mandated framework, and we strongly encourage respectful, constructive dialogue.
Within the current framework, we can all do our part to support local businesses: shop locally, recommend local businesses online and to family and friends, and share social media posts to spread awareness. These small acts of support add up in big ways for our local businesses. YOU make a difference.
Will you be joining us at our upcoming virtual events - Coffee & #ConnectingGrimsby, Connect with Experts - A Queen's Coach, and the 2020 Annual General Meeting? Check out more information and registration links below.
We are holding the Annual General Meeting virtually Wednesday, March 10, and we ask you to lend your voice to your Chamber. This important event will be a maximum of 30 minutes and your vote is vital to m ove our Chamber forward. Please register today and join us on March 10.
Let us know what we can do to support you - we always want to hear from you!
Stay well. Stay safe.
The Grimsby Chamber Team
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Coffee & #ConnectingGrimsby Virtual Networking
Friday, February 19 | 8 - 9 AM
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Connections grow businesses.
Let’s come together to make connections and grow our professional networks!
A strong network will help establish product and service partnerships, more referrals, and a support system.
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Connect with Experts -
A Queen's Coach
Monday, February 22 | 12 - 1 PM
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Want to learn how to adjust your perspective to increase confidence and achieve new levels of professional or personal success?
We're thrilled to welcome our first guest expert, Anita Coit, owner of A Queen's Coach and a certified life coach!
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Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, March 10 | 4 - 4:30 PM
Any member in good standing is eligible to attend, vote on the 2021/2022 Slate of Directors, and review the unprecedented year that was 2020.
Nominations are OPEN for the 2021/2022 Board of Directors. Looking to add your voice to the activities and direction of the Chamber? We encourage you to consider joining our Board of Directors and be part of an engaged, diverse, enthusiastic team! You may nominate yourself or another member in good standing via the nomination form.
It has been an eventful past year for the Chamber and our business community – please join us to review 2020, vote on the Slate of Directors, and lend your voice to YOUR Chamber.
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Grants Available to Small Businesses |
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Grants of up to $5,000 to help small Canadian businesses offset the cost of expenses to open safely or adopt digital technologies to move more of their business online.
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Starting at $10,000 for all eligible businesses, the grant provides businesses with funding to a maximum of $20,000 to help cover decreased revenue expected as a result of the Provincewide Shutdown. Deadline to apply is March 31.
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The Ontario government is expanding the number of small businesses that can apply for the Main Street Relief Grant to help offset the costs of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) to cautiously and gradually reopen in parts of the province. Eligible small businesses will get one-time grants of up to $1,000 to help with the unexpected costs of PPE.
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Town of Grimsby Provides Early Notice of 2021 Pilot Patio Program
In the spirit of proactivity and building on the successes of the 2020 pilot patio program, the Town of Grimsby has announced that it will be offering an enhanced 2021 pilot patio program to support local business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resources and Platforms for Hospitality Businesses |
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GetintheLoop Niagara is a mobile advertising delivery platform that helps local businesses reach an engaged audience, increase foot traffic, promote in-store and online sales by connecting them digitally to customers who are looking to buy. |
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Dine Niagara was created to support our local restaurants by offering the convenience of the major food ordering apps but without the commissions. 100% of your food order proceeds go directly to the restaurant. No middle man. No commissions. |
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We're pleased to offer this space for our members to share initiatives, promotions, events, updates, and more with our network. We encourage you to take a moment to look through this week's submissions - you may find ideas or opportunities to collaborate with a fellow chamber member.
If you would like to make a submission for an upcoming newsletter, please contact us! |
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Upcoming Webinar
Digital Marketing/Web Presence 101
Thursday, March 4 at 1 PM
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Exclusive member payment processing rates, and terminals and solutions!
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Save on shipping costs, choose from trusted carriers and receive fewer invoices!
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