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- Support Local Coupon Book
- Open Parks 2021
- Open Patios Music 2021 Program
- Wasaga Sundaes
- Wasaga-licious!
- #Pledge to Support Local
- Open Patios 2021 Program
- Plus more resources and news!
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Calling all businesses: Be apart of our
SUPPORT LOCAL COUPON BOOK
Apply Now! Time is running out! Promote your business in our upcoming Coupon Book. We want you to be a part of it!
- The book will feature business deals and discounts.
- Plus helpful shop local information.
- Distributed to 10,000 homes in Wasaga Beach this September.
- Digital version will be available on wasagabeach.com.
- Coupon spaces are only $75 each.
The Support Local Coupon Book mitigates some of the financial impacts that local businesses are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic by encouraging residents to support local and by providing an advertising platform to local businesses at a reduced cost.
Businesses can purchase advertisement space within the coupon book at a reduced cost to promote a special deal for customers. The coupon book will be circulated in September to encourage residents to continue their support of local businesses going into the fall.
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Open Parks 2021 Program
The Open Parks program provides new opportunities for businesses to maximize their capacity and introduce new avenues for revenue generation. Through this program, businesses can book time to use the outdoor space at the following municipal parks: Oakview Woods, Town Hall grounds, Library grounds, Stonebridge Park, Wasaga Sports Park, Deer Trail Park, William Arnill, and Beach Drive (participants have to pre-register to participate in the activity)
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Open Patios 2021 Program
The patio music program will feature artists on the patios of local establishments throughout the summer and will run between Mondays and Thursdays throughout the summer until Thanksgiving or until the maximum amount of funding has been allocated. The Open Patio Music Program will provide a grant for 100% up to $200 for eligible music artist costs and will be paid directly to the artist. Wasaga Beach businesses are eligible to apply to the program up to two times. The program is open to any business with a patio or seating space with the ability to accommodate an artist(s). Applications will be processed on a “first come, first served basis” from the now until October 11th or until the grant funds have been full allocated.
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Wasaga Sundaes!
Enjoy a sundae on Sunday in Wasaga Beach!
Wasaga Sundaes is every Sunday throughout the summer from July 11th to September 5th.This map shows a trail of the featured ice cream treats to explore every Sunday throughout the summer. We encourage you to complete the trail and taste them all!
After you purchase a sundae on a Sunday, enter to win great prizes with your receipt or a photo of the sundae purchased. Vote for your favorite sundae in Wasaga Beach and complete the survey below for a chance to win weekly prizes. Draws will be based on responses each week and will drawn on the following Tuesday.
Have you not signed your business up yet? Fill out the attached form linked here to sign up, then email your completed form to edo2@wasagabeach.com.
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Wasaga-licious!
This support local campaign will encourages the greater community to make purchases from participating businesses for their chance to win weekly prizes as well as to qualify for the ultimate Grand Prize. For more information visit wasagalicious.com.
Over 65 business in Wasaga Beach are participating!
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#Pledge to Support Local
Spend your money where it matters the most. By supporting your local businesses you support your community.
Your dollars stay in the community and help local jobs, development, community culture and create more walkable and livable neighbourhoods. The pandemic has hit us all deeply and the effects continue to rattle our business community.
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Open Patios 2021 Program
Calling all restaurants! Have you applied for the 2021 Open Patio Program yet? The Open Patios 2021 Program is open and is still accepting applications for temporary patios.
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Business & Economic News Highlights |
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Ontario Moving to Step Three of Roadmap to Reopen on July 16
Only July 9th, Ontario announced that key public health and health care indicators are continuing to improve and the provincewide vaccination rate is surpassing the targets outlined in the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health the Ontario government is moving the province into Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021
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Tourism Relief Fund Launches
The Tourism Relief Fund, administered by Canada's regional development agencies and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), supports tourism businesses and organizations to adapt their operations to meet public health requirements while investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth.
Eligible applicants include tourism entities that cater mainly to visitors, such as:
- businesses;
- not-for-profit organizations, such as tourism associations; and
- band councils or other Indigenous organizations and cooperatives.
To be considered eligible for this fund, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be a key supplier or operator in the visitor experience;
- Be part of a defined tourism cluster or a tourism dependent community, including supporting downtown cores; or
- Provide an anchor product or service in a tourism destination.
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RTO 7 Partnership Programs
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) is accepting applications for the 2021/22 Partnership Program which reflects RTO7’s COVID-19 RECOVERY PLAN 2021/22. In the past, the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, & Culture Industries has provided the organization with additional funding, providing matching dollars can be raised from tourism partners. RTO7 will also contribute additional funds from its base funding towards these partnerships.
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Ask An Expert: Cybersecurity- Risks, Realities and Prevention
Cybersecurity is a growing risk for all industries, Grant Thornton’s extensive cybersecurity work shows that many clients don’t understand the threats their business’ face, or the real impact a cyber-attack would have.
In this session, you will learn about cybersecurity risks that threaten Canadian companies and to get the knowledge and tools to ensure your organization is protected.
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Safe Travels Stamp Administered By TIAO
Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) has been chosen by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) to administer the Safe Travels Stamp in Canada. The Safe Travels Stamp is an international symbol designed to allow travelers to recognize governments and companies around the world, which have adopted health and hygiene, standardized protocols – so consumers can experience ‘Safe Travels’.
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Town of Wasaga Beach
BUSINESS EVENTS CALENDAR
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Looking for upcoming business events to participate in? Visit the Wasaga Beach Business Events Calendar. A helpful resource for both owners and staff at your organization! Find upcoming conferences, networking events, workshop and courses from resources like the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Digital Main Street Initiative, South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Center and the Barrie Small Business Centre.
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Town of Wasaga Beach
BUSINESS RECOVERY PORTAL
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Since the beginning of COVID-19, the Town of Wasaga Beach has been making every effort to support you and your business. As we now look towards careful re-opening and recovery, we have compiled over 150 special resources here to help your business source COVID-related information and funding. |
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START AND GROW A BUSINESS PAGE |
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Are you eager to launch a new business or expand your existing business in Wasaga Beach?
We have retail, commercial and industrial space, business supports, workshops, one-on-one counselling, and information about financial incentives to support your venture and help it thrive. On this page you will find local, regional, provincial and national resources to help you start or grow a business.
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In addition to sourcing and sharing these resources for you, our Economic Development Team is always ready and available to assist you and your business. Help us to help you. We welcome and encourage you to contact us with your questions, comments or ideas - we will do our best to steer you in the best direction as you look to start, grow or support your business - for today and tomorrow. |
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*Disclaimer: The Town of Wasaga Beach is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned. |
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