APRIL 14: UNDERSTANDING AND ACCESSING BCAP PROGRAMS AND CAPITAL LOANS DURING COVID-19

• Join us on Tuesday, April 14 from 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm for a discussion on understanding and accessing the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) and capital loans during COVID-19.
  • On March 13, 2020, the Government announced the BCAP to help Canadian businesses obtain financing during the current period of significant uncertainty. The BCAP will support access to financing for Canadian businesses in all sectors and regions. Learn more. 
• During this event you will get to hear from three experts from some of Canada’s top institutions: Meridian, MNP and RBC, as they share the most up-to-date information on accessing the BCAP programs and capital loans.
• Featured panelists:
  • Don Ludlow, Regional Vice President, Business Financial Services, RBC
  • Jason Teal, Vice President, Business Banking, Meridian
  • Dan Porter, Senior Vice President and Director Corporate Finance, MNP
• Click here to register! Businesses of all industries and sizes are encouraged to attend.

COVID-19 UPDATES

The safety and well-being of our members and community are of the utmost importance to us. We will communicate all updates to our members, and the community through email, social media posts, and updates on our website. There has been so much support from so many individuals and business in our community. We have a  very supportive community and we will get through this!!!

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is appreciative of all of the front-line staff, first responders and health care professionals who continue to show dedication in our community. We will continue to update these pages as information becomes available.

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada is committed to providing you with the information and support you need to make informed decisions as your business navigates through these challenges; including supporting your employees.

• Support to Businesses
• Risk-informed decision-making guidelines for workplaces and businesses during COVID-19
• Frequently Asked Questions - Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers
• Employment and Social Development - Benefits and Services for Individuals and In Your Workplace

• Economic Response Plan:

  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html

• Canada Emergency Response Benefit:

• https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html

  https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html

• Resources for Canadian Businesses

Calling All Suppliers - Help Canada Combat COVID-19
The Government of Canada is asking suppliers about their ability to provide products and services.  See the list of items needed, and notify them if you can help out.

Government of Ontario 

• Ministry of Economic Development Job Creation and Trade Update - March 26, 2020
• WSIB Financial Relief Package
• Alcohol and Gaming Commission - Liquor Licenses sell liquor for takeout or delivery along with food - March 26, 2020
• Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 - March 25, 2020
• Newsroom
• List of Essential Services - March 23, 2020

  • Updated ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES LIST REDUCED FROM 74 to 44 CATEGORIES - April 3, 2020

    Following advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, on April 3, 2020, Ontario updated the list of essential businesses that can remain open. The restrictions are aimed at further reducing contact between people and stopping the spread of COVID-19. See the revised list here.  

  • Cannabis stores and most construction projects, including non-critical industrial construction have been removed from this list. 
  • The new essential services list will go into effective at 11:59pm on Saturday, April 4.
    • Businesses and service providers with question about closures of at-risk workplaces or how emergency measures impact their business or employment can learn more at Stop the Spread Business Information Line or call -888-444-3659.
      Help is available Monday - Sunday, from 8:30 a.m - 5 p.m.

FedDev Ontario

The Government of Canada is taking action to support tourism and other businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can take advantage of new investments and initiatives.  Learn more about the support available.

• 1000 Islands CDC
• Grenville CFDC
• Valley Heartland CFDC - loans
•  

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Update: April 6 , 2020       The Canadian Chamber of Commerce established the Canadian Business Resilience Network to bring together its vast network of over 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade and over 100 of Canada’s leading business and industry associations, including the Business Council of Canada, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, to help the business community prepare, persevere and, ultimately, prosper as we collectively face the COVID-19 pandemic.

• COVID-19 | Pandemic Preparedness for Business

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

• Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Business

Leeds Grenville Economic Development - COVID - 19  Business Resources and Update

City of Brockville - Information and Resources : 

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO)

• Second Phase COVID-19 Industry Survey (deadline for completion by Monday, March 23 at 8am)
• TIAO Survey 3.0 - We Need Your Input (deadline for completion by Monday, April 6)   TAKE THE SURVEY 
•  

Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO9)

RTO9 strives to support the tourism and travel industry in the region by closely monitoring events that could cause significant challenges to the industry, including the Covid-19 virus.  Visit the Tourism Talk website for more support.

News

Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan / Plan d'intervention économique du Canada pour répondre à la COVID-19 English

French

What Canada's Regional Development Agencies are doing to help business during the COVID-19 pandemic 

Business Development Bank of Canada - Support for Entrepreneurs impacted by coronavirus 

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian Businesses 

Health Resources & Updates

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit

• healthunit.org/coronavirus

Ontario Government

• www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus

• Update March 16 – Enhanced Measure to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19

Government of Canada

• www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

COVID-19 subscription for Public Health Updates 

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

The Government of Ontario recommends taking the following actions to avoid the continuous spread of germs and viruses:

• wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• sneeze and cough into your sleeve
• avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• avoid contact with people who are sick
• stay home if you are sick

Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close contact, for example, in a household, workplace or health care centre.

There is no vaccine available to protect against the 2019 novel coronavirus.

The federal and provincial governments have made a number of announcements over the last number of days about business supports designed to assist companies through the COVID-19 crisis. What do we know, and what details do we still need to know?

Businesses are looking for answers, and much is still a moving target. Most particularly, which companies are eligible for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy of 75%? What is the application process, and how long is it likely to take?

The OCC and MNP LLP hosted a webinar about

everything you need to know regarding Business supports

announced by the Federal and Provincial Governments to assist

companies through the COVID-10 Pandemic. Click here to

watch and access the powerpoint here.

How to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your Business

The spread of COVID-19 poses important challenges to Canadian businesses. With the situation constantly evolving, you need to be prepared for any disruptions. Join BDC experts as they share short-term economic perspectives and advice on how to manage through the crisis.

Calling All Suppliers - Help Canada Combat COVID-19

ACTION:

Government of Canada is seeking information from suppliers on their ability to provide products and services in support of Canada's response to COVID-19

BACKGROUND:

Products:

  *   Disposable N95 masks

  *   Disposable Surgical masks

  *   Nitrile gloves

  *   Vinyl gloves

  *   Gowns

  *   Bottles of hand sanitizer

  *   Other prevention products

Services:

  *   Guard / security services

  *   Nursing services

  *   Food services

  *   Laundry services

  *   Accommodation maintenance services

  *   Personal services

  *   IT support services

  *   Other services

NEXT STEPS:

Fill out this form<https://buyandsell.gc.ca/forms/help-canada-combat-covid-19-submission-form> if you can provide items from the list above, or any other product or services not listed.

TIMELINE:

As soon as possible

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:

Your local Provincial Senior Business Advisor or Strategic Account Manager

For inquiries regarding the Government of Canada Call for Suppliers

Martin Montreuil: martin.montreuil@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca<mailto:martin.montreuil@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca> / Tel: 613-793-3594

Alain Dorion: alain.dorion@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca<mailto:alain.dorion@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca> / Tel: 613-790-0974

COVID-19

The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office is receiving information on the impact of COVID-19 on business and our region from various sources.  We will continue to populate this page as additional business information, surveys, resources and programs become available.  Health Resources are at the bottom of this page.

See other News and Public Notices for Leeds Grenville.

Business Resources & Updates

BDC

• What does coronavirus mean for your business?
• Support for Entrepreneurs
• Business Continuity Plan and Templates

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

• COVID-19 | Pandemic Preparedness for Business

FedDev Ontario

The Government of Canada is taking action to support tourism and other businesses and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can take advantage of new investments and initiatives.  Learn more about the support available.

• Valley Heartland CFDC - loans

Government of Canada

The Government of Canada is committed to providing you with the information and support you need to make informed decisions as your business navigates through these challenges; including supporting your employees.

• Resources for Canadian Businesses
• Calling All Suppliers - Help Canada Combat COVID-19
  The Government of Canada is asking suppliers about their ability to provide products and services.  See the list of items needed, and notify them if you can help out.

Regional Tourism Organization 9 (RTO9)

RTO9 strives to support the tourism and travel industry in the region by closely monitoring events that could cause significant challenges to the industry, including the Covid-19 virus.  Visit the Tourism Talk website for more support.

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario

• March 17 Conference Call
• March 15 Update

Health Resources & Updates

Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit

• healthunit.org/coronavirus

Ontario Government

• https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus

• Update March 16 – Enhanced Measure to Protect Ontarians from COVID-19

Government of Canada

• https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

March 5, 2020

MPP Steve Clark

100 Strowger Blvd

Brockville Ontario

K6V 5J9

SUBJECT: 2020 Ontario Economic Report and Inaugural Small Business Friendliness Indicator

Dear MPP Clark

On February 26, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce released our fourth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER).

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of the OCC and we are pleased to present you with this landmark document which will lead the dialogue on business and the Ontario economy as well as inform important public policy decisions for a stronger province.

As the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s flagship report, the OER provides key insights into the province’s diverse business community with the goal of informing future public policy to create a more competitive and prosperous Ontario. The research contained with the OER highlights the year ahead and year that was, offering a unique lens on the economy.

This year, we have gauged the temperature of business through the Business Confidence Survey (BCS), benchmarked small business competitiveness with the Small Business Friendliness Indicator (SBFI), and examined regional growth projections in the Economic Outlook.

This report provides a snapshot of key issues to Ontario and Brockville and area business communities and looks ahead to how we can move forward to ensure collective business prosperity. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss this document at anytime.

Best regards,

Pamela Robertson

Executive Director

Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce

Email: pjrobertson@brockvillechamber.com

Phone: 613-342-6553

Click on the link below for the full report 

2020 Ontario Economic Report 

If you couldn't make the Annual Update from Mayor Jason Baker  please feel free to watch the video from Tony Hicks - The Camera Guy.