June 1, 2020

NOW OPEN!

The MBRF is a fund supported by FedNor though the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) and the District of Muskoka, and applies to any business established prior to March 1, 2020 that has attempted to access any Federal relief supports and was deemed ineligible.

For more information, please email [email protected]

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY, LAKE OF BAYS BREWING COMPANY!

Congratulations to Lake of Bays Brewing Company who is celebrating their 10-year anniversary this month! Over the past decade, they have become a mainstay of the Ontario craft beer scene and a pillar in the Lake of Bays business community.

Read the Business Spotlight to learn more.

LAKE OF BAYS IS BUILT ON SMALL BUSINESS

Lake of Bays photographer Rob Stimpson has donated his time and talent to a personal project to snap photographs of individuals and businesses making a difference in the Township during the COVID-19 pandemic. “These people are what I think Lake of Bays is built on,” Stimpson said. “Small business.”

Read the Muskoka Region article to learn more.

HELP US TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS! ADD OR UPDATE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE MAP

There are currently 39 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 [email protected] or submit the brief form included with the map to add or update your listing.

WEBINAR: PLANNING FOR RECOVERY - HOW TO RESTART YOUR BUSINESS IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19

Business Development Bank of Canada's Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux and Executive Vice President Peter Lawler will discuss current business trends and what business owners should be doing now as they ramp up operations

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 12:00-1:00pm

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WEBINAR: BUILD YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE

The Canadian Business Resilience Network has partnered with Facebook to provide a free webinar. Learn how to build your business' online presence with a Facebook Business Page and find out about the free Facebook tools to jumpstart your business online. We'll cover everything from building your Facebook business page, to communicating with your customers, and managing and measuring your page.

When: Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 1:00-2:00pm

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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.

View recordings of past webinars or sign up for upcoming topics, including:

Re-Opening Ontario's Hospitality Industry

When: Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 11:00am

Presented by: Tony Elenis, President & CEO, Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association

Locals First - Creating Experiences to Appeal to the Local Ontario Market

When: Thursday, June 4, 2020, 11:00am

Presented by:  Eva Gutsche, Owner, STEM Consulting

This webinar will help businesses understand who their short-term Ontario-based customer could be and how to adjust their product offering and experiences to appeal to that market.