Bloor West Village BIA
Bloor West Village
Toronto, Ontario M6S 3R1
647-729-6963 | phone
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DON VALLEY PARKWAY CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE THIS WEEKEND, REGISTER TO BE A PART OF DINETOGETHER IN SEPT ...
Don Valley Parkway closed for maintenance this weekend
The annual maintenance and improvement closure of the Don Valley Parkway, from the Highway 401 to the Gardiner Expressway, is planned from Friday, August 6 at 11 p.m. until Monday, August 9 at 5 a.m.
Businesses that rely on weekend deliveries and shipments that would normally use the DVP should notify drivers, agents, vendors and customers of the closure so that they can plan their travel accordingly.
More details at toronto.ca/dvp
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Government extends COVID-19 benefits & business supports to support economic recovery
The Federal Government announced the extension of crucial COVID-19 support measures for Canadians and Canadian businesses in recognition that uneven economic reopening across regions and sectors means workers and businesses continue to need support. These extensions include: Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Lockdown Support, Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB). In addition, the government is proposing to offer businesses greater flexibility when calculating the revenue decline used to determine eligibility for the wage and rent subsidy programs and the new Canada Recovery Hiring Program. Find details on the extension and proposed changes to COVID business supports. |
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Toronto restaurants can register for free to be part of DineTOgether
The City of Toronto has launched a new restaurant program, as part of its ShowLoveTO initiative. From September 17 to October 3, DineTOgether will showcase the breadth and diversity of Toronto's restaurants and encourage residents to patronize local eateries. Participating restaurants can offer one or more two-course feature menus for $15 to $50 in $5 increments. To ensure the program benefits as many restaurants as possible, there is no participation fee and registrants must meet minimal eligibility criteria. Online registration is open August 4 to 31. Interested restaurant owners and operators can learn more at toronto.ca/showloveto.
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Ontario Invests in Made-in-Ontario Innovators
The Ontario government is investing $330,000 through the Ontario Together Fund to support the delivery of the Ontario Centre of Innovation’s (OCI) Ontario Innovation Showcase. The showcase will provide up to 18 companies that made submissions the opportunity to participate in a competition for six $50,000 grants and an opportunity for up to 26 companies that made submissions to participate in a virtual reverse trade show. Businesses and organizations looking to apply to the extended Ontario Together Fund can now submit through the Ontario Together portal or available funding opportunities from the Ontario Government.
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Free COVID-19 rapid screening kits available for businesses
The City of Toronto has partnered with the Toronto Region Board of Trade to provide free COVID-19 rapid screening kits to help small- and medium-sized businesses of 150 or fewer employees safely reopen.
Eligible Toronto businesses can place an order online to receive an initial four-week supply of testing kits. They can also book a time slot for pickup at one of the following four locations:
- Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall
- North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge St.
- Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr.
- Fort York Visitor Centre, 250 Fort York Blvd.
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De-escalation training for street-front retailers
The City of Toronto is now offering De-Escalation Training Sessions for Street-front Retailers. The sessions are geared to managers or employees who interact with the general public regularly and would like to learn strategies and skills for communicating with individuals who may be street involved or displaying agitated behaviours. Training is facilitated by the Downtown Yonge BIA and a mental health educator. Learn more and register for free.
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Webinars and Online Events
A full list of webinars and learning opportunities is available online.
T2 Corporation Income Tax Return Seminar
August 9, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)
eCommerce 101: What, Why, How
August 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)
WSIB: Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses in These Challenging Times
August 18, 9:30 to 11 a.m. – Register (Free)
Web Presence 101 - Ensuring Your Foundation Is Set
August 24, 10 - 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)
CaféTO & Expanded Outdoor Dining Program 2021
Watch on Demand (Free)
Business Learning Hub Courses
Register (Pay what you can)
Small Business Centres Ontario
On-going Online Events and e-Learning – Register (Free to $35)
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City of Toronto Programs and Resources
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Financial Support and Resources
Federal and provincial government financial supports:
For one-on-one help with applications for any of these programs contact the BusinessTO Support Centre.
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