#CanadaUnited, Welcome to our New Members, Ontario Women in Business Grant and more!

  Hi everyone,   Summer is flying by and although some things have returned to normal, I know many of you are still working to recoup sales that were lost at the height of the pandemic, some of you are still operating with adapted business models, and others are branching out into online sales and new ways of doing things.  Wherever you are, please let us know if we can help along the way!   In recent weeks, we encouraged you to apply for the Digital Main Street Transformation Grant, and some of you have told me that you have already been approved for funding (so awesome!).   I have a few more funding opportunities to tell you about today, please get in touch if you would like to discuss any of these opportunities or ShopDowntownOrangeville.ca.  I’m happy to listen to any ideas or questions that you may have, and if I don’t have all the answers, I’ll put you in touch with someone who does!  

CANADA UNITED WEEKEND AUGUST 28th – 30TH

  Show Local Some Love.  That’s the message behind the Canada United campaign. Canadians are encouraged to show support for local businesses by shopping and dining local on the weekend of August 28th- 30th.  In addition, every time someone watches the Canada United campaign video, “likes” Canada United social media posts or uses hashtag #canadaunited on twitter, 5 cents will be donated to the Small Business Relief Fund. Small Business owners are encouraged to participate and spread the word about this campaign, that also provides grants to small business owners.  Please check out the small business toolkit here to download social media graphics, posters and more!  The Relief Fund will be managed by the Chamber of Commerce and grant applications are set to open on August 31st, 2020.   You can read more about the Relief grant here .  

RE3: ONTARIO WOMEN IN BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM

  This one is for all the incredible women-led businesses in Downtown Orangeville!  RE3 is a government funded program that provides non-repayable performance-based contributions up to $5,000 to assist Southern Ontario women-led SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) to rebuild, reopen and revive their businesses.  Please click here for full details & to apply!  

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

  Please join me in welcoming our new business neighbours!   Many of these businesses opened just before COVID-19 hit, making their first few months in business extra challenging, so let’s show them some support by giving them a “Like” on social media or popping in to say hello.  Let them know, Downtown Orangeville is a great place to be & we’re SO happy they’re here! A to Z Sports and Batting Cages   Advance Cellular   Art of 8 Martial Arts   Broadway Vape Shop   Diamond House Dentistry   Edelweiss Skin   Finders Keepers   Flawless Studio   Orangeville Smiles Dentistry   Top Hat Tea Room  

SAVE ON ENERGY PROGRAMS

  Save on Energy is offering retrofit and energy saving programs for small businesses.  Upgrade your lighting and/or make your building more energy efficient to reduce heating costs and impact to the environment.  Click here to learn more about the program and incentives.    

ORANGEVILLE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

  Who’s ready for good times and great music?  Encourage your customers to take in a concert before or after some shopping and a great meal Downtown! Check out the full line-up and purchase tickets here.                   Have a great weekend everyone!   Julia Grys Ambassador | OBIA