APRIL 15th, 2020 - As new information is continually being released about COVID-19, the LDCC Team is working hard to gather and summarize the information to share with our stakeholders. There have been several government announcements in the last few days about assistance that will be provided to businesses and individuals. Below is a summary of some of those measures which might help your business / organization.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES BUSINESS RESOURCES:
The Lindsay + District Chamber of Commerce is part of Team Kawartha Lakes (#TeamKL or #TeamKawarthaLakes) which includes Kawartha Lakes Economic Development, Kawartha Lakes SBEC, Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce, Lindsay Downtown BIA, Coboconk/Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce, Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce, Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce, Impact 32, the Innovation Cluster, Kawartha Lakes CFDC, VCCS Employment Services, Trillium Lakelands School Board, Fleming College, Trent University and OMAFRA Regional Staff.
The Team is working collectively and collaboratively to ensure that local businesses receive up to date and accurate information. We encourage you to connect with anyone on the team to access the support you need. A FULL CONTACT LIST IS AVAILABLE ON THE BUSINESS RESOURCE PAGE
MP JAMIE SCHMALE UPDATES:
https://jamieschmale.ca/update-of-covid-19/
MPP LAURIE SCOTT UPDATES:
https://www.lauriescottmpp.com/covid_19_updates
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ONLINE WEBINARS & EVENTS FROM OUR PARTNERS:
- Economic Development Kawartha Lakes - Business Events Calendar (Upcoming Courses & Webinars)
- Toronto Economic Development - How to Market your Business Through The COVID-19 Crisis
- Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Making sense of the Federal and Provincial business supports
- Chambers Plan - Responding to COVID-19
- Digital Main Street - COKL Street Squad - How to get found online
- Digital Main Street - Digital Business How To Webinars
- Peninsula - COVID-19 update | Crisis management in your workplace
- Export Development Canada - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Managing the impact on global supply chains
- Innovation Cluster - Hands-ON: Business Continuity in Crisis
- Edward Henry Company - Social Distance Selling During COVID-19
COVID-19 INFORMATIONFor municipal, provincial and federal health updates and information, see the links below:
MANDATORY CLOSURE OF ALL NON-ESSENTIAL WORKPLACES
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BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING & PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Business Resilience
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness for Business
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The Ontario Chamber of Commerce - COVID-19 Updates Including Preparedness Toolkit
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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety - Business Continuity Guide
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Workplace Safety & Prevention Services - Business Pandemic Preparedness Checklist
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Insurance Bureau of Canada - Business Insurance and Emergency Preparedness
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World Health Organization - Getting Your Workplace Ready
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Net Mechanics - Working remotely and cyber security tips for working from home
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Digital Main Street - Resources for Small Business
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Ward Legal - Jason Ward - Covid-19 Pandemic Tips and Help Topics
USEFUL BUSINESS TEMPLATES
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SECTOR BASED RESOURCES
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Tourism Industry Association of Ontario - COVID-19 Updates
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Tourism Industry of Canada - Current Situation Review
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Destination Canada - COVID-19 Updates
Kawartha Lakes Restaurants - Foodtransit
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Manufacturing - Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGEN)
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Innovation - Ontario Centres of Excellence - COVID -19 Collaboration
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Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council - AgriHR Toolkit
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Farm Credit Canada - Update your HR plan for COVID-19
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World Organization for Animal Health - Q & A on COVID-19
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Province of Ontario - How Organizations can Help Fight Coronavirus
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Employment and Social Development Canada - Work-Sharing Program - Temporary special measures for the downturn in business due to COVID-19 and for the forestry and steel and aluminum sector
Stay tuned for another communication about online seminars pertaining to the COVID-19 Pandemic and assistance for businesses. We are here to support you and during this difficult time. If you have any questions, please continue to reach out.
Thank you, please stay home if you can and be well.