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Recorded version of the webinar offers businesses an opportunity to review the information presented during the Post Pandemic Recovery Resources webinar. Available for a limited time only! Watch it Again!    

The Business Resilience Service (BRS) allows small- to medium-sized businesses, not-for-profits and charities to connect with experienced business advisors from across Canada for guidance on which government relief programs will be most appropriate to support them and their recovery. The program, delivered free of charge, provides: Guidance on COVID-19 financial support program options and eligibility&helli

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A webinar on the Canadian government's response to COVID-19 and how the Canadian government is continuing to support small businesses. The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade joins us for a webinar on COVID-19, the Canadian government's response to the outbreak and ongoing support for small businesses. Date: Tuesday&helli

Chamber of Commerce - Cogeco Message to Members Keeping your team connected remotely Dear members of the Chamber of Commerce, The COVID-19 crisis has reshaped the way every business runs its operations. We all have to adapt to the new ways we are communicating and collaborating with our colleagues, business partners and clients. Now more&helli

Post Pandemic Recovery Resources Webinar Join us for a Post Pandemic Recovery Resources Webinar. You will learn sector specific guidelines for a safe reopening and hear best practices, along with your legal obligations. Wednesday, May 27th 2 to 3pm. Lori Shepherd is a Regional Community Coordinator with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. With more than&helli

Venture Niagara launches Regional Relief & Recovery Fund to support local economy. Businesses in Niagara unable to access existing federal relief measures can now apply for funding under new initiative May 20, 2020 Thorold, ON - Small businesses are at the heart of our economy and many are vital to this community. The COVID-19 pandemic&helli

Retail Council Of Canada (RCC) Introduces A New Workforce Tool For Retailers For Matching Talent With Jobs COVID-19 has created an unprecedented worker supply and demand mismatch. While some sectors are forced to shut their doors, furloughing and laying off workers, other sectors are faced with unprecedented demand that current hiring processes cannot meet. The&helli

Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Program Released May 21, 2020 the government provided more information on the CECRA program, including eligibility, what is needed to apply and that applications will become available on May 25. Landlords looking to use the program to help their tenants mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 are encouraged to prepare&helli

Application Process For The Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) Program Now Open This program will provide emergency funding support for large Canadian enterprises facing financial challenges in light of the economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic. LEEFF will be open to large Canadian employers who (a) have a significant impact on Canada's economy,&helli