CURBTO PROGRAM RE-OPENS TO FACILITATE CURBSIDE PICKUP, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS SUPPORTS AND MORED
Announcements
CurbTO program re-opens to allow temporary pick-up zones for small businesses
The City of Toronto’s CurbTO program is now accepting requests from small businesses for temporary parking pick-up zones. The program allows main street businesses to provide easier curbside pickup for customers—helping to support these businesses while Toronto is in the Grey – Lockdown category of the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework. Main street businesses and BIAs can register for the program.
Government of Canada announces new supports for hardest hit sectors
The Government of Canada yesterday announced new supports for sectors hardest hit by the pandemic, including tourism and hospitality. The government proposes to work with financial institutions in the near term to offer loans on more generous terms to businesses in these sectors. The federal government is also proposing renewed funding to support the live events and arts sectors.
Province proposes cap on delivery fees to support local restaurants
The Ontario government is introducing new legislation that would protect restaurants from high delivery fees. The legislation would cap fees charged by food delivery companies in areas where indoor dining is prohibited to help more small and independent restaurants stay in business.
Business Community News
Black Innovation Launchpad offers online skills development for aspiring entrepreneurs
The Black Innovation Launchpad, a free skills development platform geared toward building the next generation of successful Black entrepreneurs, is open for enrollment. Developed in partnership with Ryerson DMZ, the virtual program provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the foundational knowledge needed to succeed. Learn more and enroll.
COVID-19 guidance for employers, workplaces and businesses
Employers play a big role in helping to stop transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Through Toronto Public Health, the City of Toronto provides resources to help keep businesses and their customers and employees safe. Learn more about COVID-19 guidance for employers, workplaces and businesses.
Webinars and Online Events
Site Design and Planning for a New Era of Live Events (Free) Watch On Demand
Guidelines for Mandatory Mask Usage in Enclosed Public Places (Free) Watch On Demand
Ask an Accountant - Applying for Government COVID-19 Support Programs (Free) Watch On Demand
Funding Bootcamp (Free)
Wednesday, December 2, 10 to 11 a.m. – Register
Ask the Expert - Legal Advice for Businesses (Free)
Friday, December 4, 9 a.m. to noon – Register
General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar (Free)
Friday, December 11, 9 a.m. to noon – Register
Ask the Expert: Marketing & Sales (Free)
Friday, December 18, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Register
BusinessTO Support Centre: One-on-one virtual support to help businesses complete government assistance applications, navigate reopening guidelines and more
CurbTO: Provides temporary curbside parking pick-up zones for main street businesses
Digital Main Street: Provides support for businesses interested in adopting technologies to help their businesses
