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Business Resources – from the Chamber (referrals, advertising and expert advice)

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At the Camber town hall last week, we learned about the following resources:

  • the Canadian chamber representative talked about the CBRN organization and a referral network that has been established at bbrn.ca.
  • Access to Expert Advice:   The Canadian Chamber noted that businesses could access their business resilience service which is free to users. They are about to announce the 62 winners of a $10k grant.

Central Ontario Broadcasting is giving away $1 million in advertising: www.recovery2020.ca

What does your current headshot say about you?

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Hey fellow Growvantagers!

Meg here from Meg O'Shea Photo + Design! 

The image you present to clients and prospective clients is just as important as your website, social media and logo. What does your current headshot say about you? 

A lifestyle branding photography session is a more personalized approach for your headshot. It will help you appear more approachable to your clients and prospective clients.

For more information please e-mail info@megosheadesign.ca  and check out my Facebook Page to see sneak peaks from my latest shoots. 

Offer for annual payment for Zoom to save money!

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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

Special Offer

A lot can happen in a year. To help you stay connected during these uncertain times, we’d like to share a 30% discount off your first 12 months of Pro Annual-offer ends July 15th.
They are now offering a monthly plan at $20 Canadian (just about right in terms of exchange without the ups and downs of the rate (which has been between 1.36- 1.4 on US lately).
Here is a link with the annual/monthly options. (Note: if you are already paying monthly you should have been offered to switch to annual… but can find it on their site.

Company of Women Training on Facebook for Business

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Tammy Hudgin has been a well known figure in the Barrie Area in the past… and is going to deliver a session on Facebook for Business online from Brantford on June 30th for the Company of Women.

Here is the link to register and for more information.https://companyofwomen.co/facebook-for-business/https://companyofwomen.co/facebook-for-business/

Facebook for business

There is a small registration fee for members of Company of Women and non members.

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Mentor Works Funding Replay – link expires shortly

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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.

Mentor Works

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:

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.

Schedule a Funding Discovery Call
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

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Beauty and Babes is reopening – in a new location!

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A new normal…, a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT and BIG changes!

We have BIG News! BIG Amazing news!
We are very excited to announce that we are aiming to re-open on Friday, June 19th!
Things may look a little different around here and that is because we want to serve you in the safest & best way possible. We have been working at putting together some amazing new things for you while in quarantine & we are excited to finally leak the big secret we have been dying to tell you!
Ok, here is the next big announcement!
DRUM ROLL…..

NEW LOCATION!

So you will now be visiting us at 201 Hurst Drive in Barrie! The move was sudden but we could not pass up this opportunity to improve your experience with us.
AND, we now have AMPLE parking-YAY!!

Shop Here is Here! Sign Up for a Free Online Store

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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/

Participant Requirements

The ShopHERE powered by Google program is currently open to small independent businesses and artists that meet the following requirements:

  • 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.
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