June 15th 2020

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Today's Announcement

Niagara Gets Ready for Stage 2 Reopening as of Friday While Stage 2 businesses and workplaces can open, dates and approaches may vary based on each community’s local needs and the ability of each business or service to meet workplace safety guidelines and public health advice. By following general public health advice and implementing workplace safety measures, workplaces and people can help make Stage 2 a success. The following businesses and institutions will be allowed to open in Niagara as of June 19: Personal care services Personal services Restaurants & bars Shopping malls & centres Photography Film & TV Tour & guide services Water recreational facilities Outdoor recreational facilities Beaches, parks & camping Outdoor recreational team sports Drive-in & drive-thru venues Weddings, funerals and similar gatherings Libraries Community centres Attractions & heritage institutions Small outdoor events Businesses with questions about re-opening can call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at  1-888-444-3659 .

Rapid Recovery Series | Re-Launch Package Join Restaurants Canada, along with key industry leaders and trailblazing experts, for the Rapid Recovery Series.    By registering for any one of Series Sessions you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win the 'Let’s Re-Launch Right' package from  The Fifteen Group worth $6,950 (CAD). The package includes Profitability Model "Re-Work", New Budget Development, Menu Re-Engineering, "Re-Opening Punch List" Review, Pre-Launch Training Plan and Recommendations, Sanitation Procedures Development and Recommendations, On-site Support During Relaunch.

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Applications For Expanded Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Available Starting Friday  Beginning on Friday, businesses will be able to apply for the CEBA under the expanded criteria that had been previously announced to allow more businesses to qualify. The CEBA is available through your primary financial institution.

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Webinar | Physical Return To Work: Practical Realities And Transformative Opportunities, With EY Organizations are faced with a new duality of safely transitioning people back to physical locations while reimagining the future of work and business. Join us on June 17 at 3:00 p.m. ET to learn about:  Operational resilience  Health and safety considerations for a physical return to work  Technology and cybersecurity concerns  The workforce of the future

Canada Day celebrations to be a family affair, with help ... Catherine O'Donnell at Willow Cakes and Pastries will make cupcakes for the Friends of Fort George this year instead of the traditional huge Canada Day cake. (Penny Coles) This time last year, Catherine O'Donnell of Willow Cakes and Pastries... Read more notllocal.com

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TECHNATION’s SME Cybersecurity Best Practices Workshop | June 29, 1:00-3:00 p.m. ET   With the COVID-19 crisis, SMEs have been struggling to address their ongoing cyber concerns. The upcoming workshop with TECHNATION will support SME leaders in cybersecurity decision-making, both during and after the crisis.

Upcoming Webinars June 17 at 3:00 pm ET Physical return to work: Practical realities and transformative opportunities Organizations are faced with a new duality of safely transitioning people back to physical locations while reimagining the future of work and business. This discussion will include: Operational resilience Health and safety considerations for a physical return to work Technology and cybersecurity concerns The workforce of the future June 22 at 1:30 pm ET  Take Control of Your Business: 3 Simple Tools to Help your Business Survive and Thrive Learn 3 Simple & Essential Tools to Help your Business Survive and Thrive in a Period of Extreme Uncertainty.  Sysential  works with entrepreneurial organizations, specifically their owners and leaders, to get more of what they want from their business by helping to implement proven tools and a complete business system called EOS - the Entrepreneurial Operating System®.   June 24 at 1:00 pm ET | Le 24 juin à 13h ET How to Build an Effective Advertising Strategy Bâtissez une Stratégie Publicitaire Efficace You're ready to advertise but need a strategy and a plan. We'll walk through how to define your advertising goals and objectives, reach your target audience at the right time and place, and learn to measure a successful advertising campaign.

MARDI GRAS Sessions #5: Cajun Cooking Demo with P. Pierre Brown   Join us on Tuesday evening, June 16 , 2020 at 6:00 pm for another edition of Niagara's Summer MARDI GRAS Sessions.   We continue the countdown to Niagara's Summer Mardi Gras by bringing you this interactive presentation  with our special host, Pierre Brown, streaming live from New Orleans with a Cajun cooking demonstration.    About P. Pierre Brown:    Pamela Pierre Brown, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a Certified Holistic Health Advocate accredited through the State of New York and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is also the owner of  Gourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen  Therapy dedicated to educating and guiding clients to improved nutrition and overall greater health and wellness.   Pamela’s focus is on holistic lifestyle adjustments and nutrition. Her passion for knowledge and adventure has led her to unimaginable global experiences where she explores a myriad of cultures seeking herbs, spices, recipes and an understanding of their health benefits. After 12 years of witnessing the healing power of food, Gourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy creates healthy New Orleans cuisine that honors its rich heritage and traditions.   Oh, and did we mention? Pierre is part of one of the most musical families in the Crescent with her husband Leon Kid Chocolate and son Deuce Brown   More about P. Pierre Brown and Gourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen www.gourmetsacredsoul.com/   More about Niagara's Summer Mardi Gras: www.niagarajazzfestival.com/niagaras-summer-mardi-gras/   Enjoy this live streamed performance with our compliments. Donations in support of our Festival and our artists are gratefully accepted. Follow the link to our  PayPal Giving Fund Charity Page :  https://www.paypal.com/ca/fundraiser/charity/3956091   Attend this Event on Facebook Live:: www.facebook.com/jazzniagara/videos/258800315341665   Attend this Event on YouTube Live: MARDI GRAS Sessions #5: Cajun Cooking Demo with Pierre Brown www.youtube.com/watch?v=05G2JoZhE_c

NOTL museum gathering items from pandemic for future... Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is hoping to gather items and memories people have collected during the last three months of lockdown, and material and experiences that may still occur while we work our... Read more www.stcatharinesstandard.ca

Business Community Chat Please join us at 10 am Thursday for a conference call style chat with fellow members of our Niagara-on-the-lake business community. This will give you an opportunity to speak with others and share your stories and experiences during this challenging time. If you would like to join the Thursday morning chat please email Nicole at [email protected] by 9am on Thursday Morning. We look forward to chatting with you!

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