April 15, 2020

ALL THREE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Lake of Bays and Huntsville area businesses are invited to join MP Scott Aitchison’s online round-table forum in partnership with MPP Norm Miller, Lake of Bays Mayor Terry Glover and Huntsville Mayor Karin Terziano in cooperation with the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce to discuss your concerns, ideas and questions regarding COVID-19 and your business.

When: Thursday, April 16th at 2:00pm

Where: Zoom virtual online meeting

EXPLORERS' EDGE WEEKLY TOURISM UPDATE

Ensuring lines of communication are open, the Explorers' Edge (RTO 12) will host weekly webinars during the COVID-19 crisis.

When: Every Wednesday from 1-2pm (ongoing)

Register on GoToWebinar

WEBINAR - SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITES 101

This beginner workshop covers everything you need to know, from choosing and registering a domain name, to building the website itself, to making sure it’s secure.

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 6:00-7:30pm

Register on Eventbrite

WEBINAR - SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (SEO) FUNDAMENTALS

This beginner workshop will teach you how to connect your business to customer searches on Google and how to optimize your website and digital presence for Google, without costing you money.

When: Thursday, April 23, 2020, 6:00-7:30pm

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WEBINAR - SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SMALL BUSINESS

This fun and interactive workshop looks at the basics of today’s popular social media channels—including Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest—and helps you decide which are right for you. You’ll develop a social media plan that will drive business results without a big investment of time and energy.

When: Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 6:00-7:30pm

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DIGITAL MARKETING SUPPORT

The Digital Service Squad is available to help businesses build or enhance an online presence, promote products/services and sell online. They can provide free digital marketing advice to Lake of Bays businesses to help you through the COVID-19 pandemic. Consultations with business owners will be done over the phone or by video conference.

Register on mylakeofbays.ca/digital-service-squad

LAKE OF BAYS BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

We understand that COVID-19 may be creating new challenges for you and your business. The Township continues to update business support programs and resources on our website as they are announced. Need help navigating the various programs and resources available?

Contact: Jennifer Clancy, Economic Development Coordinator, [email protected], 705-635-2272 ext. 235

21 DAYS AND 21 WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

Help spread the word about the Township's digital marketing campaign to encourage creative ways to safely support local businesses in Lake of Bays during this unprecedented time of challenge. Click on any image below to be redirected to the shareable Facebook post.