OCTOBER 2020
Chamber at a
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In This Issue A Letter of Leadership
#SUPPORTLOCAL
Business Anniversaries
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS
Chamber Highlights
Every October we celebrate Small Business Week in recognition of the importance and impact of small business to our economy. Small businesses have always had to be flexible and innovative to keep up with market
pressures and remain competitive, but today, those challenges have been amplified by COVID. Businesses have had to adapt to increased uncertainty and risk in the marketplace,
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supply chain issues, and new COVID related government regulations. However, in true entrepreneurial spirit, there are so many businesses adapting by improving their processes, leveraging new opportunities, or
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completely rehauling their business offerings. But they can’t do it alone. It will take the collected effort and support of all us to ensure their survival and to ensure we can continue to enjoy the family owned restaurants, small retail shops and local business services that help make up the fabric of our community. The #CanadaUnited campaign, launched in June with the support of the entire Chamber network, is aimed at doing just that. The nationwide small and local business campaign is encouraging Canadians to buy and support local. The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund was developed to help
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small Canadian businesses with their recovery efforts as a result of COVID19, with recipients receiving a relief grant up to $5,000 which can be used for purchasing PPE, renovating physical spaces or developing improved ecommerce capabilities.
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