Bloor West Village BIA
Bloor West Village
Toronto, Ontario M6S 3R1
647-729-6963 | phone
Hours of Operation
Please make an appointment.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES: COVID RAPID TESTS, HIRE A UKRAINIAN NATIONAL, CAFÉTO REGISTRATION CLOSES, #DINEINDOOVER
News & Updates for Members
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Free COVID-19 rapid screening kits for small- and medium-sized businesses in Toronto
The Toronto Region Board of Trade in partnership with the City of Toronto is providing free COVID-19 rapid screening kits to small- and medium-sized businesses in Toronto. To be eligible for free screening kits, businesses must be located in Toronto and have fewer than 150 employees. Learn more about this program and schedule your pick-up.
Federal Job Bank helps employers hire Ukrainian nationals in Canada
The federal government is helping employers who want to support Ukrainian nationals in Canada with a job through the Job Bank, Canada’s national employment service. Learn more about the Jobs for Ukraine program, including how to create a job posting.
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Last chance to register for City of Toronto’s CaféTO program
The last day to register to register for City of Toronto’s CaféTO program (temporary curb lane cafés) closes Saturday, April 2 at 11:59 p.m 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.
PS-Patio season is just around the corner (even though it doesn’t seem like it this week!
The #DineInDoOver Campaign
Free Security Assessment of your business with Toronto Police Services
As a reminder: The crime prevention office is there to assist any business owner interested in a receiving a FREE security assessment, crime prevention material or anything else that may be of value to our community business owners.
Crime Prevention Weekly Quick Tip Reminder – Consider the following
- Installing a monitored alarm system
- Installing CCTV security cameras that recording and store video for 1-2 weeks
- At closing, keep some lighting on within the store, especially the front of the store
- Place empty cash drawer by the front door (No cash on hand)
- Remove any valuables such as IPADS, Computers from view
- Ensure the front and rear doors of the premises are LOCKED when closing
- Register businesses key holder information with our crime prevention office- ( This will assist officers in the event they attend the business during the night and need a contact person)
- Get to know your neighbour – Watch out for each others businesses and report any suspicious activity
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BIA Events & Promotions
Easter, Saturday, April 16 - Easter Bunny visits Bloor West Village
Pay It Forward Day! Thursday, April 28 – Help create a ripple of goodness across the Bloor West Village BIA
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 Street Fest, Saturday, July 16 – A Bloor West Village Summer Fun Celebration
Ukrainian Festival, Sept 16 – 18
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Webinars and Online Events
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SEO without the Smoke and Mirrors
March 31, 1 to 2 p.m. – Register (Free)
Next in Corporate Citizenship: ESG and Beyond
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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