May 21, 2020
SUPPORT FOR MUSKOKA BUSINESSES
REGIONAL RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND
  • $49.5 million has been provided to FedNor through the new Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to support Northern Ontario businesses and organizations.
  • Read more about the fund on FedNor's website.
  • A portion of this funding is being allocated to Muskoka Futures to support Muskoka businesses.
  • Program details are currently being finalized - stay tuned for an announcement with additional information.

MUSKOKA BUSINESS RECOVERY FUND
  • Muskoka District Council approved a $750,000 loan to Muskoka Futures to deliver this program to small businesses in Muskoka which have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions and who are not eligible for other federal or provincial funding programs.
  • Read the report to District Council here.
  • Loans are aimed to help businesses survive as well as to stabilize employment and provide critical products and services throughout Muskoka.
  • Program details are currently being finalized - stay tuned for an announcement with additional information.

MUSKOKA ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE
  • Muskoka District Council also endorsed the creation of a Muskoka Economic Recovery Task Force.
  • Read the report to District Council here.
  • The Task Force will work collaboratively to minimize the effects of the pandemic on businesses across Muskoka and respond by undertaking strategic actions that enable recovery while ensuring strong economic outcomes both during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
PHYSICAL DISTANCE SIGNAGE PROGRAM
NO COST TO BUSINESSES

To help our business community to adapt during these unprecedented times, the Township of Lake of Bays engaged a local sign company to produce the following physical distance signage at no cost to businesses:

  • Floor Graphics 12”x12 (removable vinyl anti-slip)
  • Outdoor Signage 24”x16” (6mm coroplast single-sided)

If you need physical distance signs for your business, please contact Jennifer Clancy at jclancy@lakeofbays.on.ca.

Photo: Linda at Lake of Bays Garden Centre, Photo Credit: Rob Stimpson Photography
LAKE OF BAYS OPEN FOR BUSINESS MAP
HELP US TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS! ADD OR UPDATE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE MAP

There are currently 34 local businesses featured on the Lake of Bays Open for Business interactive map.

As your business operations continue to evolve in the days ahead, please send an email to jclancy@lakeofbays.on.ca or submit the brief form included with the map to add or update your listing.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
ALGONQUIN PINES CAMPGROUND

Join us as we welcome the newest addition to the Lake of Bays business community!

Formerly known as Algonquin Trails Family Resort, new owners Chance, Michelle, Brandon and Stephanie Ott have rebranded and revamped their piece of wilderness as your go to camping destination. Read the Business Spotlight to learn more.
FREE ONLINE RESOURCES
VIRTUAL TRAINING: EMAIL MARKETING USING MAILCHIMP

Muskoka's Digital Service Squad is hosting a Zoom meeting next week to dive into email marketing with Mailchimp. In order to attend, you must have created and activated a Mailchimp account, and your Mailchimp account must be open on a desktop or laptop. Learn tips for: generating leads, communicating with your customers, and promoting your services & products.

When: Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 10:00am

Meeting ID: 826 8864 2600
ADAPT 2020: A WEBINAR SERIES FOR TOURISM

The ADAPT 2020 Webinar series is designed to support businesses and communities within Northern Ontario’s tourism industry through COVID-19 by providing resources and connections for today and the future.


  • Turning a Pause into Productivity: 20 Low Cost Ways to Work on Your Business - Presented by guest expert Chris Hughes
  • Marina Life While Respecting Social Distancing - Presented by Rick Layzell, CEO, Boating Ontario Association (May 26, 11am)
WEBINAR: THE ECONOMIC REBUILD

Presented by John Stackhouse, Senior VP, Office of the Chair, RBC

When: Monday, June 1, 2020, 11:00am-12:00pm

Register on GoToWebinar
WEBINAR: THE FUTURE OF TOURISM - TRAVEL & EDUCATION

Presented by Professor Frederic Dimanche, Director, Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ryerson University

When: Monday, June 1, 2020, 1:00-2:00pm

Register on GoToWebinar
COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT
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