April 3, 2020
COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT
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
LAKE OF BAYS TAX PENALTY WAIVED

At a Special Council Meeting on April 2, 2020, Council approved the waiving of penalty on the April 27, 2020 interim tax installment for a period of two-months ending June 30, 2020.
21 DAYS AND 21 WAYS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

The Township launched a digital marketing campaign to encourage creative ways to safely support local businesses during this unprecedented time of challenge. I encourage you to check out the Township of Lake of Bays’ Facebook page and like/share these daily posts.
Would you like to be featured in a future campaign post? Please email me ASAP if your business fits any of the following criteria (or if you know of other applicable businesses in Lake of Bays). Let's help to promote each other!

  • Your website has e-commerce (online shopping)
  • You are accepting telephone orders and payments (with either delivery or front door pick up)
  • You are a local food provider offering take out or delivery
  • You are able to sell gift cards online or over the phone
  • You have an e-newsletter and can provide a link to subscribe
  • You are offering an online virtual class

Contact: Jennifer Clancy, [email protected], 705-635-2272 ext. 235
FREE E-COMMERCE PLATFORM

Shopmuskoka.com is offering free profiles and an e-commerce platform for those who want to sell their products online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contact: Brenda Murdoch, [email protected], 705-205-7349
FREE 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.

Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.

Kind regards,

Jennifer Clancy

TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS | Economic Development
Tel: 705-635-2272 ext.235 |  Email Jennifer