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The Canadian economy has been hit hard by COVID-19. Small, local businesses have been especially impacted, and now face the difficult task of recovery. Local small businesses provide nearly 70% of all private-sector jobs in Canada.
The North Grenville Chamber of Commerce would like to share a fun way to help support our local businesses. It is a hassle-free way to support our local businesses! SHOP local is all you need to do! Easy right!
Here is how this works: On July 25th 2020, we are encouraging Canadians to be part of helping to revive our economy by making an intentional purchase at a local small business.
THE BIG IDEA
Local small businesses make our communities run. They support community events and sponsor sports teams. They also provide nearly 70% of all private sector jobs in Canada.
They have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and we want to support their recovery in the same way they have supported our communities time and again.
So, we are organizing a one-day event called the Big Spend. On July 25, be part of helping to revive the Canadian economy by making an intentional purchase at a local small business of your choice.
ANNOUNCEMENT!!
The 5th Annual Harry Pratt BBQ was a huge success. The weather was lovely, the crowds were big, and we sold out!
North Grenville Small Business Grant Announced
June 15, 2020
NORTH GRENVILLE - The Municipality of North Grenville has partnered with the Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation (GCFDC) to offer additional support to the North Grenville business community. Council has allocated $100,000 to establish the Small Business Grant (SBG) program.
We wanted to let you know that the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 5th Annual Harry Pratt Memorial BBQ, Thursday, June 25th, 2020 @ 11:30 am -2 pm.
The Rush Truck Centre our longest registered member is offering up their parking lot for the event again this year. We’d like to send out a huge Thank You to them for that.
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund - interest free loans to help support fixed operating costs of businesses that have had their revenues adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Are you looking to expand your patio or place a tent up for a sidewalk sale?
Download the form to apply for a patio extension here (additional tent permit application if needed). Licensed and non-licensed businesses can apply.
By Acuitas | May 15, 2020
Why You Need Your Chamber Now, More Than Ever
Written by: Sarah Hubbard
My partner Kevin Korpi and I are chamber of commerce junkies. I worked for the Detroit Regional Chamber for 17 years. Kevin worked for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and then the Michigan Chamber of Commerce for a total of 10 years.
Join this interactive webinar with the Canada Revenue Agency for self-employed, small businesses and non-profit organizations on Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan covering topics such as:
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Temporary 10% Wage Subsidy
Heather Lawless from Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation will discuss the Regional Relief Recovery Fund, a new $40,000 loan available for businesses. All businesses welcome. Hosted by North Grenville Economic Development.