Bloor West Village BIA
Bloor West Village
Toronto, Ontario M6S 3R1
647-729-6963 | phone
Hours of Operation
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BLOOR WEST VILLAGE EVENTS, REGISTER NOW FOR CITY OF TORONTO’S CAFÉ TO PROGRAM OPEN, CITY OF TORONTO WEEKLY UPDATE
News & Updates
Mark your Calendars for BIA Events & Promotions
Pay It Forward Day! Thursday, April 28 – Help create a ripple of goodness across the Bloor West Village BIA
Easter, Saturday, April 16 - Easter Bunny visits Bloor West Village (Find him at the Heart in the Village, Bloor St W & Willard Ave)
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8 – Mother’s Day in the Village
Father’s Day, June 16 – 19 – Bloor West Village Sidewalk Sale to coincide with Father’s Day Celebration
Summer StreetFest, Saturday, July 16 – A Bloor West Village Summer Fun Celebration
Bloor West Community Movie & Entertainment Nights in the Park – August (tbc)
Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival, Sept 16-18
Would you like more information? Want greater involvement in our events?
Email us at: info@bloorwestvillagebia.com
 
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City of Toronto Weekly News
Registration for City of Toronto’s CaféTO program open until April 2
It’s not too late to register for the City of Toronto’s CaféTO program. Local restaurant and bar operators interested in expanding their outdoor dining space into the curb lane and onto sidewalks for the 2022 season can register and apply for permits online at Toronto.ca/CafeTO. The last day to register is Saturday, April 2.
Grant program to support Black, Indigenous and other racialized entrepreneurs
The Ontario government announced a new program to help Black, Indigenous and other racialized entrepreneurs start or grow their business. The Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) Grant Program helps to remove economic barriers by providing funding, training, and culturally-relevant services to entrepreneurs. The RAISE Grant will be delivered through Digital Main Street, the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, and the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association in collaboration with the Parkdale Centre for Innovation. Successful applicants will receive a $10,000 grant to facilitate innovation and growth as well as training and coaching. Find eligibility requirements and apply.
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Live Green Perks program promotes local businesses with eco-friendly products and services
Local businesses that offer eco-friendly products and services are encouraged to participate in the Live Green Perks program. The City of Toronto program is designed to connect residents with local businesses and is free for both to join. Participating businesses receive free promotion to 80,000 green customers, a listing on a searchable web page, and more. Learn more and register your business.
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City of Toronto following provincial guidance to remove most face mask requirements as of March 21
The City of Toronto is following provincial guidance on face masks and lifted the masking requirement for visitors in most City facilities as of Monday, March 21. Masks are no longer required in settings such as retail stores, bars, restaurants, gyms, community centres or museums. Masks will continue to be mandatory in high-risk and congregate settings including on public transit, in long-term care and retirement homes, health-care settings and shelters. The City supports the choice by visitors to City facilities where masks are not required to remain masked, should they prefer.
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Youth entrepreneurship program applications open
The Summer Company youth entrepreneurship program is now accepting applications. The Government of Ontario-funded program provides Ontario students 15 to 29 years old with a grant up to $3,000 to start a new summer business. Program participants also receive advice and mentorship support from local business leaders. Learn more and apply before April 29.
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eCommerce 101: What, Why, How
March 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)
SEO without the Smoke and Mirrors
March 31, 1 to 2 p.m. – Register (Free)
T1 General Small Business Tax Literacy Seminar
April 8, 9:30 a.m. to noon – Register (Free)
Web Presence 101: Ensuring Your Foundation is Set
April 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)
Legal Bootcamp: How to Start & Grow Your Business
April 13, 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Register (Free)
WSIB Laws & Regulations for Small Businesses
April 20, 9:30 to 11 a.m. – Register (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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