Collingwood.Business Update #7: NEW Interest Free Relief Loans | Get Ready to Re-Open Priorities | Webinars | News
IN THIS ISSUE
• Hot Topic 1: NEW Interest Free Relief Loans
• Hot Topic 2: Get Your Business Ready To Re-Open Priorities
• News & Recent Updates
• Upcoming Online Business Events
• Top Three Webinars
• Local Resources Available To Your Business
HOT TOPIC 1:
NEW INTEREST FREE RELIEF LOANS
Applications are now open for the new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF). The RRRF provides of up to $40,000 to help support fixed operating costs and working capital needs of SMEs, where business revenues have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The great thing is that our local Centre For Business and Economic Development (CBED) is administering the applications for Collingwood and the South Georgian Bay region. That means businesses that apply for the loans also receive guidance on completing the application and the ongoing support of experienced business advisors.
HOT TOPIC 2:
GET YOUR BUSINESS READY TO RE-OPEN PRIORITIES
Last week the Province announced that several sectors are allowed to re-open including retail, golf courses, marinas, private parks, campgrounds and businesses who board animals. They are allowed to re-open under a sector-specific framework to ensure the ongoing safety of customers, employees and employers.
Top 2 Priorities for this week:
1. Get yourself familiarized with your sector’s framework
2. Begin sourcing the recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
NEWS AND RECENT UPDATES
• Easy to read slide presentation about protecting workers in the Service Sector (Workplace Safety & Prevention Services)
• Details on Applying for Canada Emergency Rent Assistance (CMHC)
• Best practices for getting back to work (CFIB, courtesy Mike McCarthy)
• Easy to understand chart of Federal, Provincial, County COVID-19 business support programs (Town of Collingwood)
UPCOMING ONLINE BUSINESS EVENTS
• May 20: How To Transition to Virtual Selling Workshop by the Sandbox Centre*
• May 22: How To Restart Your Business In The Wake Of COVID-19*
• May 27: The Power Of Reputation In The Age Of The Consumer*
• May 27: Facing The Future: Part 2 of 4 in Mapping the Road to Recovery Series by The Institute of South Georgian Bay
*These are 3rd party events not produced by the Business Development Centre or its partners.
OUR TOP THREE WEBINARS
• Tools & Tech For Making Your Online Store A Local Success Story- Part 2: Business Development Centre in Downtown Collingwood (edited video coming)
• Digital Main Street Progress Report Video Featuring Our Digital Service Squads
• Using eCommerce to Keep your Business Running | Shopify Webinar*
*These are 3rd party events not produced by the Business Development Centre or its partners.
LOCAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOUR BUSINESS
The Business Development Centre in Downtown Collingwood is here to support and advise businesses during COVID-19. We are here to answer questions, help make sense of new information coming from different levels of government and provide advice on how to manage through these challenging times.
The Business Development Centre is operating virtually and our team is ready to support your business and investment decisions.