Small Business Relief Fund Opens TODAY
As part of its Canadian Business Resilience Network campaign, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, through the generosity of
Salesforce
(NYSE:CRM), will provide
62 small Canadian businesses
from coast to coast to coast with
$10,000 grants
to help their recovery efforts during these unprecedented times.
New PPE Matchmaking Portal Connects Producers With Businesses In Need
The
Rapid Response Platform (RRP Canada)
is free to use and provides a matchmaking service to ‘connect the dots’ between manufacturers and businesses in need of PPE. PPE products on the Rapid Response Platform include hand sanitizer, surgical masks, N95 masks, surface sanitizer, face shields and gowns.
Any Canadian businesses involved in the COVID-related PPE supply chain, and businesses that need to source PPE, are encouraged to register now at
RRPCanada.org.
Small Business Help From Canada Post
Through Canada Post’s
Think Small
support program, SMEs can now benefit from a quick, easy and cost-effective way to promote their business to the local community through
two offers in direct mailing.
- Shared Mailing is an option that allows businesses to group together and promote their business in a booklet that includes advertisements from other small businesses. This offer can reach up to 30,000 addresses in the business area,
- The second option is Solo Mailing. This program makes the business stand out with a standalone postcard through Canada Post Neighbourhood Mail™. This offer can reach up to 6,000 addresses in a targeted area with the full cost of postage covered by Canada Post – valued at up to $1,000.
PREVIOUSLY SHARED:
Community Futures Regional Relief & Recovery Fund
Applications will be processed through a secure online portal that is accessed
through the website.
The local CF office is still closed to walk-in visitors, but staff are available by phone (403-823-7703) or email.
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Applications Open for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance
Property owners have specific days of the week to register based on location. Once registered, the portal will be available 24/7 for applicants to input data and upload documents.
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