Hi everyone – I have a monthly Zoom account (approx. $15/US per month). I was recently offered an annual payment at a discount which ends July 15th

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Message from the Small Business Centre:

Contact the Small Business Centre for Access Details

705-720-2445 or smallbusiness@barrie.ca

I listened to a Mentor Works webinar this week. It had an up to date snapshot of some funding you might want to be aware of. I believe the link will be available to see the webinar for only a short time. If you don’t have any luck in listening to this webinar, please let me know. Please also note that you can download an information sheet.

Hi Patricia, Thank you for attending the COVID-19 Support for Canadian Exporters webinar, led by Export Development Canada and Mentor Works. We’d like to provide you with additional COVID-19 support resources and an opportunity to get in contact with us. Webinar Recording and Export & Marketing Expansion Grants To keep the momentum of this webinar, we wanted to share with you a recording of the webinar and some of the top funding programs to empower your upcoming strategic projects: Watch the Webinar Recording (Link Will Expire in 7 days) Download InfoSheet: Top Export & Market Expansion Grants of 2020 Through a quick conversation about your business’ strategic priorities, we can identify government funding programs to enable your projects over the next 12-24 months. COVID-19 Resources for Canadian Businesses The Mentor Works team is constantly updating our COVID-19 resources page with offerings available to Canadians. This includes blogs, webinars, infographics, government and organizational resources, and more. Connect With Export Development Canada (EDC) EDC’s Export Advisors have helped thousands of companies like yours find success abroad. Every day, we use our expertise and market know-how to direct Canadian businesses to the best export information and resources. Contact Joey Barnes to book a one-on-one meeting with the EDC. Joey Barnes Strategic Alliances Director Export Development Canada jbarnes@edc.ca 416-349-6522 General Enquiries  EDC Information Line Export Development Canada tradeadvisor-conseiller@edc.ca 1-800-532-2220 Register for the Next Webinar with Export Development Canada (EDC) If you’d like to gain valuable economic insights that will help you make the right decisions for your business in the time of COVID-19, Export Development Canada’s (EDC’s) free webinar will explore the key economic indicators affecting Canadian companies like yours today. Get more information or register here. I wish the best for your family, friends, and business during these times. If you have additional questions, I’m happy to offer assistance. Reply to this email to start the conversation! Take care, Sara Hipson Program Coordinator Mentor Works Ltd. www.mentorworks.ca Phone: 519-572-3417 Book Time With Sara

Small Businesses in our municipalities in Ontario are able to apply. Here is the information below and the link to apply is on this page:

https://digitalmainstreet.ca/shophere/

It is a registered business, or a registered non-profit organization. It has a commercial location or is home-based. It has fewer than ten employees or fewer than 25 employees if a restaurant or bar. It is not a corporate chain or franchise. Or must be an artist. *Eligible businesses and artists must be located in Ontario or a participating municipality. The program will begin rolling out in other municipalities over the coming weeks. If your municipality is currently not participating, please sign up and we will be sure to let you know when ShopHERE launches in your community.

Reopening:

• For guidelines: https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario
• Financial Advice for Entrepreneurs through the Federal Government: Businesses with pressing financial issues can call: 1-866-989-1080 to speak with an accountant or business adviser.

Here are some resources to get the supplies you need:

• Andrea Khanjin’s website has a supply list: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/workplace-ppe-supplier-directory?page=2#no-back (you might have to agree to terms)
• May 14, 2o2o: The Ontario government is launching the Workplace PPE Supply Portal at ontario.ca/PPE
• The Chamber has a resource list that can help:
  • http://barriechamber.com/local-ppe-and-safety-equipment-supplier-list
  • (Note – Michael’s did have some plexi glass shields that were less expensive… but not sure what their supply was)
• Struthmann’s (on Tiffin Street – janitorial service has some supplies – sanitizing gel and masks) – https://www.struthmann.com

Benefit Eligibility

• May 22, 2020: Go to canada.ca/coronavirusbenefits – to access a new online tool that will let you know your eligibility once you answer a few simple questions.

I am on the mailing list for a number of charities – and was once on the board for Epilepsy (in another region).

Here is their request (which may also help you with marketing).

We Need Your Help! With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, our services along with many other resources our clients rely on have been affected. Many of our clients cannot access necessary medical services and programs needed to manage their epilepsy. Others are facing incredibly difficult mental health crises that are also affecting their epilepsy and overall quality of life. We are asking YOU, those of you who have supported us in the past, to help us keep our doors and services open to those who need it. Currently we are planning several virtual fundraisers to replace our in-person ones that have unfortunately been cancelled by COVID-19. One of these fundraisers is a SILENT AUCTION! We need donations to be auctioned off on Facebook to raise funds for our mental health programs and access to medical services. Please email epilepsysimcoecounty@rogers.com if there is anything you can donate to this important cause!