Good Afternoon BIA Folks, The Commercial and Industrial Property Improvement Grant Program is now open. Please see the link below to the City of Toronto website, where you can find information about the program and the application form for submission. This grant is available to both business owners and property owners who have street level businesses. The link provides details on what type of improvements are eligible and what is not. https://www.toronto.ca/business-economy/business-operation-growth/business-incentives/commercial-and-industrial-property-improvement-program/ Please note, the first round of applications will…

Good Afternoon All, This morning the Province announced a $10,000 grant for businesses impacted by the current restrictions. I've included the full release below so please take a few minutes to read through all of the details. I want to thank our MPP Peter Tabuns. Peter has stayed in constant touch with me throughout the past several weeks - making sure we're okay and asking what is needed. He then pushed our requests through to his party colleagues and this…

Good Afternoon BIA Folks, I have a few things to share in this email so please take a minute or two to read through fully. BIA Gift Certificates: There are still some of our certificates in circulation. I've attached once again a sample of what they look like. PLEASE NOTE: these certificates are printed on a heavy card stock and cut to exact size. Please do NOT accept a photocopy. If a customer is trying to use a photocopy and…

Hi All, I just received the attached slide deck which provides further information on what can and can't happen during these new restrictions. I urge you to take a few minutes to read through the full file. Of note: Restaurants, bars and cafes can do outside dining - stipulations are listed in the attached. I'm not sure how feasible this is given the current weather but it is allowed. Personal Service business - hair salons, nail salons etc. - you…

Good Afternoon All, Premier Ford has just completed his announcement of new restrictions which will go into effect as of 12:01am this Wednesday, Jan. 5/22 and be in place until at least Wednesday, Jan. 26/22. I've included the full announcement at the end of this email. The highlights include the following: - Restaurants, bars, cafes will be closed to indoor dining - take-out and delivery is still allowed - Retail will be limited to 50% capacity. I know that many…

Good Afternoon All, I'm not sure but I think this may be my last email to you all for this year! The Federal Government announced earlier today that the funding portal for the Worker Lockdown Benefit is now open. This is the program that will provide weekly funds to any of you and/or your staff who have either been temporarily laid-off or have reduced hours due to the current restrictions in Ontario. Here is the link in order to get…