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COVID-19 Resources for Your Business
Local Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Suppliers
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Giant Tiger Shelburne Andrew Lewis 226 First Ave E #1, Shelburne
Shelburne Home Hardware Building Centre Bill Gillam Dealer/Owner 725 Steeles Street | Shelburne, Ontario
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| Floor Decals and Signage |
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110 Centennial Rd | Shelburne, ON L9V 2Z4 Phone: (519) 925-3884 Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health meghan.wiles@wdgpublichealth.ca 180 Broadway, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K3 Phone: 1-800-265-7293
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| Masks, Gloves, Face Shields and Gowns |
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Giant Tiger Shelburne Andrew Lewis 226 First Ave E #1, Shelburne
Shelburne Home Hardware Building Centre Bill Gillam Dealer/Owner 725 Steeles Street | Shelburne, Ontario
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| Protective Barriers and Equipment |
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KTH 300 2nd Line, Shelburne, ON L9V 3N4 Shane Hall KSM SVP / Plant Manager 519 925-3030 Ext. 2232
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Small Business Information Links
#SupportTheBurne - Business Marketing Support | Shop Local Promotion |
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Shelburne Economic Development along with our partner Country105 FM, will advertise for FREE through the Towns social media assets (Facebook, website, twitter and billboards) your business events, sales, specials etc... What do we need from you?
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Ecommerce Site - Shelburne Dufferin Market Place |
BackgroundThe Town of Shelburne conducted an e-commerce survey in July 2020. 76.7% of the participants surveyed said yes or would consider participating in an ecommerce site. Shelburne EDC received funding from Innovation Guelph's Community Collaboration Project. The projects goal is to brings together community stakeholders to identify and implement solutions to help solve some of the challenges main street businesses are facing due to COVID with funding provided by Digital Main Street. Digital Main Street (DMS) is a program focused on assisting main street small businesses (MSB) with their adoption of technologies. Through a partnership with FedDev Ontario and the Province of Ontario, grant Economic Development applied for funding for an e-commerce mall site through Innovation Guelph and was awarded the full grant ($7,184) - Staff Report |
| Shelburne Dufferin Market Place |
The ecommerce site is free and open to all businesses within Dufferin CountyThe site acts as a business directory. Businesses can list products on the site for sale and Shelburne Dufferin Market Place will:
Site Goals
How to RegisterRegistration is freeYou can sign up or be invited to become a seller. Once you have been invited to create your store on Shelburne Dufferin Marketplace you will be emailed a link with your login username and temporary password.
For full details visit Shelburne Dufferin Marketplace Seller Guide |
| Provincial News |
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The Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has provided interest-free, partially forgivable loans to nearly 900,000 small businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them navigate the pandemic and remain resilient. However, the Omicron variant has delayed the recovery for businesses in many parts of the country. Read Government extends loan forgiveness repayment deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account for full details.
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term October 25, 2021. Province Launches New Modern Ontario Business Registry Ontario is launching a new Ontario Business Registry on October 19, making it easier, simpler, and more affordable for millions of businesses and not-for-profit corporations to interact with the government. The new online registry will replace out-dated technology, providing people across the province with direct access to government services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the first time ever. Ontario Moving to Step Three of Roadmap to Reopen on July 16, 2021 The Ontario Government has announced it will enter Step Three of its Roadmap to Reopen almost a week earlier than expected, on July 16. Step Three allows for the reopening of gyms and other fitness centres, as well as museums, galleries, zoos, casinos, bingo halls, concert venues and movie theatres. Ontario Governments Reopening Ontario Roadmap Learn about the Roadmap to Reopen, the province’s three-step plan to safely and gradually lift public health measures based on ongoing progress of provincewide vaccination rates and improvements of key public health and health care indicators. Review and Summary of Ontario Government Stay at Home Regulations and Regulations Governing Businesses Including the Construction Industry - January 14, 2021 Taking a regional approach to opening most businesses and services and all public spaces, with health and safety measures in place, and continuing to emphasize personal responsibility. Learn about remaining Stage 3 restrictions. Read More Ontario Announces Provincewide Shutdown to Stop Spread of COVID-19 and Save Lives - December 21, 2020 Government Providing Grants of up to $20,000 to Small Businesses Impacted by New Public Health Measures Essential businesses that are allowed to remain open will not be eligible for this grant. More information about the Ontario Small Business Support Grant is available here. Further details, including how to apply, will be announced in January 2021. |
Government of Canada’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
RE3 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
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health checklist for theatres and concerts
The checklist is one of several resources intended to support movie theatres, concerts, and other live performances to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by implementing public health measures
Ontario Supporting Restaurants as Province Safely Reopens
Ontario supporting restaurants as province safely reopens - New and amended emergency orders will help establishments expand patios faster
Ontario Government Health and Safety Sector-Specific Guidance
Sector-specific guidelines and posters to help protect workers and the public from COVID-19 are available from the Government of Ontario. These guidance documents are being posted and updated as they become available, so check back regularly.
WDGPH COVID-19 Guidance for Reopening Businesses document
Information on what employers and employees can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update
COVID-19 Checklist for Reopening Businesses and Workplaces. is intended to be used alongside the COVID-19 Guidance for Reopening Businesses document to support businesses and workplaces with planning to reopen while following current public health guidelines.
A how-to guide for reopening your workplace
Cushman Wakefield Covid 19 How-to Guide for reopening the workplace/business. The guide addresses many pressing questions asked by businesses
Safely re-opening Buildings Fact Sheet
When buildings are closed or on low occupancy for any prolonged period, water in the building becomes stagnant and can pose serious health risks. Harmful microbiological and chemical contaminants can grow or leach into water supply.
The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
Special COVID-19 Support
The new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) is available for small businesses. The RRRF provides support to Ontario small and medium sized businesses that do not qualify for, or have not been able to receive funding from current Government of Canada COVID-19 relief measures
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Awareness resources
View and download Government of Canada easy to read resources on COVID-19 (coronavirus). Some resources are available in multiple languages.
Safe work playbook
Lear's Safe Work Playbook represents an example of recommended operation practices of their manufacturing facilities, during this time of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
Risk-informed decision-making guidelines for workplaces and businesses
Employers and business owners can use this document to consider COVID-19 related risks associated with their workplace/business, as well as to identify and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies, including decisions to close workplaces.
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
An important economic measure provides a 75% wage subsidy of up to $847 per employee per week, to eligible employers, for up to 12 weeks
Canada’s Banks Offer Relief
Six of Canada’s biggest banks are extending their services to offer immediate financial relief for small businesses and individuals.
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship.
Implications for Canada and the Economic impact
Each article gives you a fact-based understanding of the complex issues impacting you and your organization.
Mathew Dinsdale Insights
Overview of Various Government Programs Being Launched to Mitigate the Economic Impact.
Dufferin County Information
We’ve pulled together some resources that will provide support during these trying times as a business owner.
COVID-19 Resources for Your Business
Information on Business Supports, Personal Supports and Government Regulations.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) COVID-19
CFIB provides expert advice to guide businesses through COVID-19, as well as templates and policies that prevent viral transmission in the workplace.
The Conference Board of Canada - Insights COVID-19
A go-to resource for insights and analysis on COVID-19.
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