November 19, 2020 No images? Click here #LoveLocalCaledonThe Town of Caledon has announced the launch of a Love Local Caledon campaign. Take part in the campaign to support local business. Use the hashtag and order your toolkit to display Love Local at your location. Two new online events brought to you by CBIZ: Workshop: Thriving During Times of Business Transformation - Must have Soft Skills Attend this online workshop by Kiran Mann of M2M Business Solutions to help your business pivot successfully to the changing economy. Learn the soft skills needed to lead the transformation and achieve your desired outcome. When: Monday, December 7 | 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. REGISTER NOW. Tools and Resources to do Business Online This virtual meetup is designed to share locally available resources to help you do business online and excel at it. When: Wednesday, December 16 | 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. REGISTER NOW. COVID-19 Webinar: Dr. Lawrence Loh, Medical Officer of Health, Region of PeelOn November 10, Dr. Lawrence Loh took part in a virtual Town Hall to provide an update with regard to COVID-19 and answer questions from residents and business owners. Small business financial advice and trainingThe Province has announced funding to provide small businesses with free, tailored financial advice and online training to assist with making informed financial decisions and navigating the unprecedented economic circumstances. Business support funding programsTwo new programs are now accepting applications: Main Street Relief Grant, for PPE. If you have 2 to 9 employees and are in the retail, accommodation and food services, repair and maintenance, or personal and laundry services you may be eligible. Property Tax and Energy Bill Rebate. If you were required to close or significantly restrict services as a result of provincial modified Stage 2 public health measures announced on October 9, 2020 you may be eligible. Profile: The Hill AcademyDespite the pandemic, The Hill Academy has made a major investment to locate in Caledon. We asked the Merrill family to tell us a little about their business and how they are operating in these very different times. Ontario Made launchesThere has never been a better time to support local! Visit supportontariomade.ca to discover where to buy Ontario-made goods. Do you manufacture goods in Ontario? Submit your information to the database. Canada Emergency Business AccountCEBA provides interest-free, partially forgivable, loans of up to $40,000, to small businesses and not-for-profits, that have experienced diminished revenues due to COVID-19. Caledon Property Tax ProgramsProperty tax relief programs to assist taxpayers who may be facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are unable to make payment in full for 2020 property taxes. Support for Small BusinessDigital Main Street offers a suite of FREE programs focused on helping small business owners launch or relaunch their businesses with a focus on ecommerce and online marketing in the wake of COVID-19. Have an online store set up, training, resources, grants, and more. Events, workshops and trainingWhy your business needs an online store | November dates | Digital Main Street Google Analytics for Small Business | November 25 | Digital Main Street Recruitment Help and Incentives for Employers | November 25 | Jobs Caledon Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget | December 2 | Digital Main Street Fireside Chat with MP Francesco Sorbara: Support for Businesses in Canada’s COVID Recovery Plan | December 16 | Partners in Project Green Creating a Resilient Sustainability Strategy and Lessons from COVID-19 | On demand | Partners in Project Green 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 events | Brampton Business Enterprise Centre Ben Roberts Sandra Dolson Sharon Wilcox Jith Dravin |