City of Abbotsford Economic Development
32315 South Fraser Way V2T1W7 Abbotsford, BC, Canada

Apply now for a Business Recovery Grant. Business Recovery Grants are available to support small or medium-sized business. Learn more: gov.bc.ca/businessrecoverygrant

Public health orders have been extended

Nominate an #Abbotsford solopreneur for a Small Business BC Award at sbbc.co/nominate #localabby

Check out Small Business BC to learn more about their upcoming Small Business BC Awards and their programs for 2021. Award nominations open January 18th. #smallbusinesssupport #localabby

The Launch Online Grant Program provides business owners, including those in sectors such as retail, tourism and restaurants, with up to $7,500 to build or strengthen their online store and promote BuyBC at a local, national and international level. Applications are now open and can be submitted at www.launchonline.ca

On behalf of our entire team, we would like to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season. #happyholidays

Reminder from our friends at Small Business BC of the importance of shopping #localbc this holiday season. #bizfriendlyabby #localabby

Nominate your favourite #localabby small business for the Small Business BC award Visit http://sbbc.co/awards to learn more. #supportlocal #bizfriendlyabby

Changes announced for the Small and Medium Business Recovery Grant Program #businesssupport #localabby Follow the link to learn more: https://www2.gov.bc.ca//economic-r/business-recovery-grant

Hallmark's "Jingle Bell Bride" starring Julie Gonzalo and Ronnie Rowe Jr. will help you get in the spirit of Christmas on December 25th. https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/jin/about-jingle-bell-bride See if you can spot any of your favourite Abbotsford filming locations. #bizfriendlyabby #localabby

Hallmark's "The Christmas Doctor" premieres Wednesday, November 18 - see if you can spot any of your favourite #Abbotsford locations. https://www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/the-chris/videos #Abbywood #filming #bizfriendlyabby #Abbotsford

Businesses, nonprofits and charities hit financially by the pandemic will be able to apply for the Federal Government's new rent subsidy program starting today. The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, CERS, replaces the federal government's Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program, will provide up to 90% rent support for qualifying businesses. #covid19 #rentsubsidy https://www.canada.ca//subsidy/emergency-rent-subsidy.html

Drive-Thru Food Drive at Highstreet on November 21st, from 10AM 3PM. The first 100 vehicles to drop off a bag of non-perishable food items will receive a Herschel backpack (valued at $75-$100), courtesy of the Herschel Sample Sale.* Every bag of food donated also earns you a chance to win a $1000 Highstreet Gift Card.* The Drive-Thru Food Drive will take place on the Mezzanine parking level, enter via the ramp located to the left of Envision Financial. Volunteers provided ...by Village Church and Rotary Club of Abbotsford. Media support provided by Black Press Media and 93.7 JR Country. *Limit one (1) backpack and one (1) contest entry per vehicle. Details here: http://highstreetfv.com/happening/drive-thru-food-drive/ #whatlocalsdo #abbotsford #foodbank #bizfriendlyabby

Spend & Earn by shopping local at Seven Oaks Mall. Every week from November 16 December 20, shoppers who spend the qualifying amount at the weekly participating retailers will receive a Sevenoaks Gift Card as a thank you*! For more info: https://www.shopsevenoaks.com/event/sevenoaks-spend-earn #shoplocal #abbotsford #bizfriendlyabby #whatlocalsdo #shoplocalsantadoes

Santa has been spotted completing his holiday shopping list in #Abbotsford ~ reported @goatspridedairy grabbing a glass of milk and cookies. Be like Santa and shop local this holiday season. #whatlocalsdo #shoplocalsantadoes #bizfriendlyabby #shoplocal

Watch Hallmark's "A Timeless Christmas" this Saturday, November 21 at 6pm starring Erin Cahill and Ryan Paevey. https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/a-timeless-christmas/videos #abbywood #localabby #bizfriendlyabby

Make sure to tune in to Hallmark's "A Godwink Christmas" on Sunday - November 22 https://fb.watch/1OeVoYYkdB/ #Abbywood #localabby #abbotsford #bizfriendlyabby

Thursday's Business Visitation Highlight reel features Bee Chic Boutique. Offering women an exceptional shopping experience - while finding their own unique sense of style. https://youtu.be/Z3Sl0BvUEBc #localabby #bizfriendlyabby #WhatLocalsDo #businessvisits #beechicboutique

Shop local this holiday season ~ check out the online market @downtownabbotsford #abbotsford #whatlocalsdo #bizfriendlyabby #localabby #tourismabbotsford

Remember to #shoplocal this holiday season #bizfriendlyabby #localabby #shoplocalsantadoes #whatlocalsdo