BLOOR WEST VILLAGE UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL UPDATE, DINETOGETHER REGISTRATION EXTENDED, VACCINE CERTIFICATES, AND MORE
Announcements
2021 Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival Update
This September, the 25th annual Toronto Ukrainian Festival is taking place in a “hybrid” format. Limited number of ticket holders can participate in the Festival in person at 2425 Bloor Street West (parking lot) or during the live broadcast. Tickets are now SOLD OUT. Note: Bloor Street West will not be closed to traffic during the festival.Festival Dates & Hours: Saturday, Sept 18th @ 11:30 am – 11:00 pm | Sunday, Sept 19th @ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm | Expected Attendance: 1,000 people
Attract attention to your business, participate in Ukrainian Festival Storefront Window Contest! First Prize of $500 and a Second Prize $250
Full-service Restaurants! DineTOgether Registration Extended to SEPT 7.
DineTOgether, a new and free program part of the ShowLoveTO initiative, will run from September 17 to October 3 to support the recovery of local restaurants, celebrate Toronto's diverse culinary scene and to encourage residents to patronize local eateries through a feature menu available by takeout, delivery, patio dining and/or indoor dining. Feature menus are priced by the restaurant and not intended to by discounted or value-driven. Find more info here www.toronto.ca/dinetogether
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CaféTO survey for businesses, customers and the public
CaféTO survey will help the City to better support recovery of the restaurant industry, enhance understanding of the appropriate use of public sidewalks and curb lanes, and identify the effects of expanded patios on private properties. Details here toronto.ca/CafeTO.
Fall slate of webinars for entrepreneurs and small business owners
The City of Toronto offers a range of webinars throughout the fall, covering topics such as small business tax literacy, marketing and sales, basic legal issues, and how to leverage social media platforms. Learn more and register for a seminar today.
Business Community News
Webinars and Online Events
Social Media for Your Business
September 7, 10 to11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)
Scarborough Business Association Online Networking Event
September 9, 6:30 to 8 p.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)
Reopen Safely with Rapid Testing Kits: The City of Toronto has partnered with the Toronto Region Board of Trade to provide free COVID-19 rapid screening kits