The Government of Canada is requesting public assistance in preventing the spread of COVID-19 through measures such as social distancing and cancellation or postponement of gatherings and events. In order to comply and do our part to slow the curve of this outbreak, the Chamber has decided to postpone all events until further notice. We appreciate the time and effort that everyone has put into planning their events with us and and we will work quickly to reschedule. We will let you know the new dates as soon as possible.
In addition, our Directors have been working closely with the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant, Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Area, and Downtown Paris BIA to support our local businesses in response to this pandemic. Through partnerships with Brant.One and ShopBrantford, we will share resources and supports available to you during this challenging time. Please pay close attention to this page where we will publish, and update frequently, a list of relevant and useful links.
Our Directors are committed to continuing to support you throughout this uncertain time and will have regular virtual meetings, the results of which will be shared with you electronically. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We encourage you to have a look at the Membership Directory on our website and support local by purchasing gift cards for future use, or ordering online.
- Program to Raise Ontario Food Investment and Trade (PROFIT)
- COVID-19 Reopening Phases Announcement - May 20, 2021
- COVID-19 Rapid Screening Tests for Businesses - Order Form
- Wage Subsidy for Student Work Placement Program
- Ontario to Introduce PAID COVID-19 Leave
- County of Brant Temporary Patio Allowance Program
- All Health Units into move into Shutdown as COVIC-19 Cases Soar
- Province Doubles Support for Parents with new COVID-19 Child Benefit
- Ontario Supports the Tourism and Hospitality Sectors: 2021 Budget Commits $200 Million to Help Stabilize Tourism Industry and Protect Jobs
- Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Application has been EXTENDED
- Canada United Small Business Relief Fund
- Ontario Improving Farm Safety Resources for Agri-Food Workers
- Expanded Main Street Relief Grant: Helping small businesses with the unexpected costs of PPE
- Ontario Small Business Support Grant - Starting at $10,000
- Ontario Arts Council - Supporting core cultural institutions and artists with emergency funding
- Community Building Fund: Support for not for profits, tourism and culture operators and sports organizations
- Ontario Government Business Support Website
- Enterprise Brant Regional Relief and Recovery Fund 2 (RRRF2) Application - Deadline February 25, 2021
- Service Canada & Canada Revenue Agency Info Session (Work Sharing, ROE, Wage Earner Protection, CWES, CERS, CEBA) February 24, 9:30am
- Manufacturing Sector during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Webinar by Workforce Planning Board) February 23, 2021 at 10:00am
- COVID-18 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business (CEAP-SB)
- Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) Virtual COVID-19 information session for local businesses (March 2, 2021)
- Province Providing up to $20,000 for Eligible Businesses
- COVID-19 Help for Businesses in Ontario
- Government of Ontario Province-Wide Shutdown as of December 26, 2020
- December 21, 2020 County of Brant enters RED Control Stage
- County of Brant Public Safety Community Improvement Plan (CIP)
- County of Brant Business Resiliency Map of Safely OPEN Businesses
- County of Brant Resident and Business Services "What's open and closed"
- Infectious Disease Emergency Leave
- Face Coverings Mandatory in Brant County as of July 20, 2020
- Ontario Phase 2 Reopening Plan - MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION
- Brant County - COVID-19
- Information for Event Planners
- Canadian Government - Support for your Business
- Canada Emergency Rental Assistance for Small Business
- Enterprise Brant Available Loan
- Ontario Essential Services List
- What benefits am I eligible for?
- Economic Relief - Government of Canada
- OCC Pandemic Preparedness ToolKit
- Millards - Canada's Economic Response to COVID-19
- Millards - Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers
- Millards - Emergency Wage Subsidy
- Millards - Recently Employed/Self Employed Subsidy
- Federal Government Resources for Businesses
- Help Supply Canada with Products & Services
- Brant County News & Public Notices
- TIAO Updates
- Retail Council of Canada Updates
- Brantford & Woodstock Hospitals Closed to Visitors
- Brant County has Declared a State of Emergency
- OCC Pandemic Prepardeness Tool Kit
- Ontario Nonprofit Network - Letter to Premier Ford
- Pandemic Preparedness Guide
- Crisis Communications Planning Guide
- Business Continuity and Recovery Plan
- Brant County Health Unit
- Government of Ontario: COVID-19 information for Ontarians
- Government of Canada: COVID-19 Outbreak update
- Centre for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 Resources
- World Health Organization: COVID-19 Updates
- Leading In Unprecedented Times – Three Things to Do Right Now
- CDC: Keeping your workplace, school, and home safe
- Health Canada decision-making guidelines for mass gatherings during COVID-19
- Calgary Chamber of Commerce 'Maintaining business during an infectious disease outbreak'
- Government of Canada: COVID-19 Travel Advice
- Government of Canada $1 billion COVID-19 Response Fund
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce Pandemic Preparedness for Business
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employees
- Temporary Patio Allowance Program - County of Brant
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