September, 2020 No images? Click here Green your operationsThe Town of Caledon has teamed up with Partners in Project Green (PPG) to offer GreenBiz Caledon, a program aimed at helping businesses of any size and sector reduce their carbon footprint and green their operations. Take advantage of this FREE program, sign up today, the first virtual workshop is on September 23. Survey: Natural resources and agricultureAs part of the Caledon’s Official Plan Review, we are doing a study of trends in agriculture to guide growth policies and land use. We invite everyone -- especially farmers or agri-business operators -- to take our short survey. 2020 Employer surveyThe Peel Halton Workforce Development Group is conducting their annual employer survey, gathering data about the impact and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic/lockdown on your workforce and your recruitment and training needs. Take the survey to assist PHWDG with meeting your workforce needs. Peel Public Health reopening toolkits for businessThe Region of Peel provides various posters for display in public areas, workplace exposure information and sector-specific toolkits. Federal rent-relief program extendedThe Government of Canada has announced that the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program for small businesses will be extended by one month to help eligible small businesses pay rent for September. New funding opportunitiesSecure Digital Supply Chain Funding ProgramThis industry-driven research program is focused on the digital transformation of supply chains. Experts in supply chain management, digital innovation and cybersecurity will support industry partners in improving supply chain performance of small and medium-sized enterprises. For more information, contact Tim Gibbins, Associate Director - Research Engagement at tgibbins@conestogac.on.ca. RE3: Rebuild, Reopen, ReviveRE3 is a government funded program that provides non-repayable performance based contributions up to $5,000 to assist Southern Ontario women-led SMEs to rebuild, reopen and revive their businesses. Intake is now open and
will remain open pending the availability of funding. Financial Assistance for Commercial and Institutional BuildingsFunding is available to help commercial and institutional building owners and operators implement the ISO 50001 energy management system standard. The deadline to apply is October 7. Learn more: Financial Assistance for Commercial and Institutional Buildings. Energy Manager Program for Small and Medium EnterprisesThe Energy Manager Program for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will increase capacity for SMEs to identify and adopt energy-efficiency opportunities in their business through the hiring of energy managers. This is a limited time offer with limited funding available. Applicants will be considered on a first come, first-served basis. Achieving Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence ProgramAIME (Achieving Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence) program, AIME@Home, is a new program established to directly respond to impacts on manufacturing SME’s resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic by supporting remote/distance training activities for
SME’s who are shut down, or partially shut down. Be part of Ontario MadeOntario Made is a program from Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) focused on raising consumer awareness and increasing the purchase of Ontario Made goods. Whether you are a manufacturer or retailer check out their website to see how you can be involved.Changes to Mexico food label standardCanadian exporters of foods and non-alcoholic beverages are advised to make required adjustments to the labels/stickers on their products to comply with the new upcoming labeling standards. Mexico’s new requirements will be implemented in three stages with the first stage beginning on October 1, 2020, the second stage on Oct. 1, 2023, and the third stage on Oct. 1, 2025. It is important to note that the first stage includes major changes. Cycle Caledon!Check out our new virtual reality cycling video. Ride through Caledon roads and trails with 360 views. Recovery Activation ProgramThe Recovery Activation Program (RAP) is a no cost, immersive series of highly practical online programs such as managing your workforce virtually, finding new customers without going to a tradeshow, and managing disrupted supply chains – just to name a few. Set up your free e-commerce siteIf you own an independent small business (including artists) in Caledon, with a storefront or not, ShopHERE powered by Google is a no-cost easy way to get you selling online. Now is the time! Register today. Here to serve youThe Economic Development team is on duty and here to help with personal service and online resources. Contact us! Ben Roberts Sandra Dolson Sharon Wilcox Events, workshops and trainingWhy your business needs an online store | September and October | Digital Main Street Termination of Employment | September 17 | Peel Halton Workforce Development Group Pandemic Planning: Reopening for Business | On demand | Government of Canada Planning for recovery: How to restart your business in the wake of COVID-19 | On demand | BDC Various small business webinars | September and October| Brampton Business Enterprise Centre |