In this challenging and constantly changing business environment, the West Niagara Chambers of Commerce want to support our Members by providing relevant and up-to-date information. This includes government announcements and support programs, resources, webinars, surveys, and other important updates.

This is a collaborativ e email to share information that applies to our Memberships at large, sent on behalf of th e Grimsby Chamber, L incoln Chamber, and West Lincoln Chamber.

Grimsby & District Chamber of Commerce - Rebecca Shelley

Lincoln Chamber of Commerce - Anna Murre

West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce - Denise Potter

While Niagara is not progressing to Stage 3 yet, this is again an excellent opportunity to better understand what the reopening process will look like, and take this time to plan accordingly.

The government will provide regular updates on the ongoing assessment of all regions, and whether a specific region or community is ready to move into Stage 3. Up-to-date information about the Stage 3 status of each region will be available here.

Which Businesses Can Reopen?

Nearly all businesses and public spaces will be permitted to be open, subject to ensuring the appropriate health and safety measures are in place, as well as limits on gathering sizes.

New Gathering Limits

Indoor gathering limits will increase to a maximum of 50 people. Outdoor gathering limits will increase to a maximum of 100 people.

COVID-19 – What We Know So Far About…Wearing Masks in Public

Public Health Ontario released a document to provide an overview of wearing a mask to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

The document covers:

Let's make a positive difference for our communities, together.

The Big Spend is a one-day, buy local event designed to help boost our economy. On July 25 , take action & help the nation’s post COVID-19 rebuilding process.

Watch this short video to learn more about the event!

Signage is available for you to display in your business to help spread the word.

Digital Main Street is a program and service that helps main street businesses achieve digital transformation . It is designed to help main street businesses grow and manage their business through the adoption of digital tools and technology.

Benefits of joining Digital Main Street:

On July 13, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), a subsidy of 75% of employee wages, will be extended until December. Updates and details will be released later this week.

In the meantime, if you have not already applied for CEWS, we encourage you to take this time to see if the program is the right fit for your organization.

This  wage subsidy enables you to re-hire workers previously laid off as a result of COVID-19, help prevent further job losses, and better position you to resume normal operations following the crisis.

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