Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre
124 Thames Street N7L 2Y8 Chatham, ON, Canada

Webinar: Learn how to Optimize Google my Business to get found locally April 15, 2021 - 6pm Here you learn how get your GMB listing, set it up and optimize your listing to grow your local audience online. This workshop is designed to give you the tools to optimize your local listing https://sbcontario.ca//learn-how-to-optimize-google-my-bu/... #ckont See more

The March newsletter is packed with information to help grow your business! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Growing-Chatham-Kent-Bu Find details on Made-in-Chatham-Kent incentive programs, local land available for development, and real estate and businesses for sale, and much more #ckont

StoryValues, a Ridgetown business owned and operated by by Cheryl Thornton and business partner Matthew Giffin, took only three weeks to shift from entertaining children in daycare centres and schools with their unique brand of storytelling, music and art to providing the same entertainment via Zoom technology. https://www.wetech-alliance.com//storytelling-goes-virtu/ #ckont WEtech Alliance

Please note: a bylaw amendment for patios is coming back to Chatham-Kent Council https://www.chathamdailynews.ca//bylaw-amendment-for-patio Initially implemented to help restaurants and bars cope during COVID-19, a bylaw amendment will now come forward Monday about permanent outdoor patios #ckont

Applications Open Now: Ontario Small Business Support Grant The grant helps small businesses that are required to close or significantly restrict services under the Provincewide Shutdown effective December 26, 2020. https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/ Please share this information. #ckont

Webinar: Is Franchising For You? Feb 2, 2021 - 6pm Meridian Credit Union is hosting a free webinar which includes a panel of experts on franchising who will lead a discussion on the legal, accounting and banking aspects of the franchise business https://marybrownsfranchising.com/london-2020-webinar/ #ckont

Growing Your Workforce Conference February 9 & 10, 2021 Registration Let's talk about Workforce Attraction, Retention, and Development https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T33YQ3S This conference focuses on solutions that will help your organization attract, retain, and train the talent you need. #ckont Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning Board

*New Resource* Enhancing Public Health & Workplace Safety Measures in the Province-wide Shutdown https://files.ontario.ca/moh-enhanced-provincewide-shutdown The resources has been created by the province to provide workplaces with the enhanced safety measures during the province-wide shutdown #ckont #Ontario

Downtown Wallaceburg BIA Presents Holiday Market Thursday November 26, 2020 - 5pm-6pm Volunteer Opportunities Contact Kelsey Nydam at [email protected] or message the Downtown Wallaceburg Chamber on Facebook Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce https://wallaceburgchamber.com/

The Ontario government is launching a new centralized procurement agency: Supply Ontario. Supply Ontario will provide tangible results including connecting small businesses and entrepreneurs to government and its customers by acting as a first purchaser for emerging technologies and paving pathways to the marketplace to drive innovation in Ontario. To learn out how to sell your goods and services to the Ontario government as a vendor, visit their website at: https://www.onta...rio.ca/pa/doing-business-government-ontario #ckont See more

Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy - update The federal rent subsidy program has been extended until December 19, 2020 The new rent subsidy would provide benefits directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords. https://www.canada.ca///canada-emergency-rent-subsidy.html #ckont

Today is the grand opening of Perucan Enterprises downtown Chatham location. They offer quality Peruvian jewelry, accessories, artwork, fashion, and more. They are also a graduate of our Starter Company Plus program! Find them online at http://perucan.ca/ or in-store at 4 Sixth St., Chatham #ckont #ShopCK Jewelry & Accessories by Cecilia Rincon

Sugar That is Open For Business and celebrating one year of success. It's been a hard year, but the team is still going strong and even planning to announce some new developments (watch for news next week). 103 King St W, Chatham https://sugarthat.com/ #ckont

Tourism Businesses: SWOTC Safe Openings Program Second intake opening today for the grant. Businesses can apply to be reimbursed (up to a certain amount) for Covid-19 related expenses https://www.chatham-kent.ca//SWOTC-Safe-Openings-Program.a #ckont #visitck

The Industry Salon and Tanning is celebrating one year in business! Congratulations to the amazing team and we hope you have many more years of ongoing success. Chatting with them, they said their customers are their number one priority and they are doing everything possible to make sure they are provided with a safe experience. Location: 813 Queen St, Chatham, ON https://industry-salon-tanning.business.site/ #ckont

It's harvest season across Chatham-Kent and we want to thank all of the farmers, producers, and industry partners for their amazing work and making sure that we continue to @WeGrow4TheWorld Locally, agriculture is a $4 billion industry and it is vital to our economy #ckont

Early Acres Estate Winery is offering online ordering and curbside pickup. Another example of a Chatham-Kent businesses adapting and finding new ways to serve their customers 9494 Pioneer Line, Chatham https://earlyacresestatewinery.ca/ #ckont #ShopCK

Congratulations to Gyros and More at 180 McNaughton Ave. W., Chatham for their one year anniversary. The owner and staff are fantastic people and take pride in their food, service, and giving back to the community http://gyrosandmore.ca/ Gyros & More Chatham

NRC IRAP Youth Employment Program Financial assistance to offset the cost of hiring young talent to work on projects with R&D, engineering, multimedia or market analysis components or to help develop a new product or process https://nrc.canada.ca//nrc-irap-funding-hire-young-graduat #ckont

Webinar rebroadcast: Shopify and Shipping - What you need to know https://youtu.be/H8ZxGTSpLZM Shopify expert, Greg Carron, discusses an overview of Shopify, how it can work for businesses and how to make it work for you. Learn about shipping, brokerage, automation and more #ckont

Webinar re-broadcast: How to access business financing in the time of COVID https://youtu.be/TNkcZHxs0jI We brought together local experts from Community Futures and BDC to explore regular lending options and special funding available for businesses dealing with COVID #ckont

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Attention restaurant owners: Foodservice Equipment Incentives through Enbridge/Union Gas to purchase and install energy-efficient foodservice solutions. https://www.uniongas.com//equipment-i/foodservice-programs #ckont

Digital Main Street webinar: Selling and Shipping During the Holiday Season with eCommerce Canada Oct 27 - 1pm Join David Nagy, eCommerce Canada and Darryl Julott, DMS in conversation on what small businesses should expect from the upcoming holiday season https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/selling-and-shipping-during-the

A bit of road work that was causing some delays in Blenheim is now complete. We just want to let people know that Blenheim and all of Chatham-Kent is open for business. Don't forget to #ShopCK

SaveMax Liquidation Centre has opened their doors in downtown Wallaceburg. It was great to see people safely turn out to support this new business and find some amazing deals. Congratulations on the grand opening! 708 James St., Wallaceburg, ON https://www.facebook.com/savemaxwallaceburg/... #ckont See more

Tyler Mullins started Amplified Web Design in 2020 as part of the Ontario Summer Company. He worked with the team in the Small Business Centre to plan, build, and launch his business and learned some important lessons along the way

Starting on October 26, small businesses can apply online through the Ontario Chamber of Commerce for the next wave of Canada United Small Business Relief Fund grants https://occ.ca/canada-united-small-business-relief-fund/ #ckont

Small Biz on Small Biz In this customer-focused event, you will hear from other small businesses from across Canada, who will share their experiences on how they have adapted their business, elevated their brand and overcome challenges Oct 21, 2020, 1pm https://www.canadapost.ca//events/small-business-event-lis

#ShopCK is going strong! Let's keep the momentum going and support the amazing small businesses all over #CKont https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP660enWdL0 #ChathamKent #ShopLocal #LivingCK #VisitCK

Thank you for shopping local, Chatham-Kent! Shopping local is important, but now more than ever. Show your support to local businesses this weekend, this month, this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYttg9SpCpE #ShopCK #ckont

Businesses: Get $1000 to help with COVID-19 costs Ontario is providing a grant to help businesses with the unexpected costs of PPE and also property tax and energy bills due to restricted service or shut down. Apply today: https://www.ontario.ca/p/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs #ckont

Businesses: Our legions need your help Due to the cancellation of Remembrance Day events, the poppy program to support veterans is in jeopardy. Let us know if you have space to place a poppy donation box at your location. No cost, no hassle Apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BPFYHHB #ckont

Higher Limits Cannabis Company is celebrating the grand opening of their Blenheim location at 52 Catherine St. in the downtown area. CONGRATULATIONS! https://www.higherlimits.com/ #ckont

Register now and tune in tonight. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/6809963115677473038

Thank you for shopping local, Chatham-Kent! Shopping local is more important than ever, and local business owners all over #CKont are grateful for your support. #ShopCK... More Than TZ Cellar Door Wines The Glasshouse Nursery Hashtag Fitness/ 24hrs Canter Lope Pinnells Bakery Comic Oasis Thamesville Home Hardware

Webinar: Shopify and Shipping: What you need to know Oct 8, 2020 Shipping can be an essential component for ensuring your online store is working perfectly. Learn how to save time and make shipping easier Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-shopify-and-shipping-wh #ckont

It's #SmallBusinessWeek! Small businesses are the backbone of our communities show them your support by shopping local and safe. #ShopCK #ckont

Small Business Week: Message from Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria MPP This Small Business Week, let’s take the opportunity to stand with our Main Street businesses and remind our communities to shop local, shop safe, and shop with confidence https://youtu.be/Vdz0-Dmb9rU #ShopCK #ckont Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) Prevention Guideline: Implementation Strategies to Assist Small Business October 20, 2020 | 12:00 1:00 pm Register: https://uwaterloo.ca//webinar-msd-prevention-guideline-imp This free webinar is designed to help small businesses understand ergonomics and MSD prevention #ckont

Shantz Orthotic Solutions opens new clinic in Chatham More good news for Chatham-Kent as another business has expanded to our community thanks to an entrepreneur who has local roots https://www.chathamdailynews.ca//new-orthotic-clinic-opens Contact them for details and hours: https://shantzorthoticsolutions.com/ #ckont Shantz Orthotic Solutions Inc.

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Kniaziew Optometry Dresden Expansion Adds Fourth Chatham-Kent Location Congratulations to the team at Kniaziew Optometry! https://www.chatham-kent.ca//Kniaziew-Optometry-Dresden-Ex #ckont @KniaziewO

Have you ever considered an online business? If so we have the webinar for you.

Does shopping local work? YES! When people choose to #ShopCK, they are helping businesses provide important local products and services. Roesch meats, which celebrated their 25th anniversary this year, has seen business double during COVID as people shop local Thank you #ckont

Webinar: Growing your business with help from the Small Business Centre - Oct 1, 2020 Learn about ways to start, build, and grow your business with help from the team at the Small Business Centre Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-growing-your-business-w #ckont

We're pleased to announce the return of our Digital Service Squad in the Small Business Centre! Free businesses tools, including: training, a digital assessment, 360 photos, and a chance to apply for a $2500 grant https://www.chatham-kent.ca//Chatham-Kent-Small-Business-C #ckont

Ontario Supports Small Main Street Businesses with $60 Million in Funding through PPE Grant New measures will help businesses reopen safer, rehire faster and recover from COVID-19 https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-supports-small-main-stree #ckont @ONeconomy

Join the Small Business Centre webinar today at 10 am Webinar: How to access business financing in the time of COVID https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/248870468684832779 Learn about local financing options for your Chatham-Kent business... #ckont @cfdcck @bdc_ca

Canada Post Think Small & Aim High webinar series: Journey to Success As you continue to adapt your business and navigate the changing retail landscape, we want to provide you with insights and tips that will help you prepare for the year ahead Register: https://canadapostpostescanada.swoogo.com/smbeventsp/begin

Webinar: Creating the Ultimate eCommerce User Experience Goal: help you examine and focus on thinking ahead of your ideal clients' expectations so you can develop the best user experiences in your marketing, eCommerce, website, and social media https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creating-the-ultimate-ecommerce #ckont

Canada Post small business events Join Canada Post and industry experts to learn how to get started online, optimize your e-commerce operations, and enhance your in-market presence with effective marketing campaigns October 1, 2020, 1pm https://www.canadapost.ca//events/small-business-event-lis

Small Business Month + Small Business Centre = A webinar rebroadcast on how you can start, build, and grow your business in Chatham-Kent. Learn how the team can help you, programs available, and get practical advice Watch now: https://youtu.be/9RBoQS_6OQE #ckont #DigitalMainStreet

Ontario Limits the Size of Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings across Entire Province Premier Doug Ford announced the province is lowering the number of people allowed at social gatherings across Ontario See what it means for business #ckont... https://www.chatham-kent.ca//Ontario-Limits-the-Size-of-Un See more

The Co. at 208 Queen St, Chatham is hosting their Grand Reopening today until 6 pm. While people were asked to pre-register, there are a few spaces available to see the exhibits and shows. Stop by, visit, and congratulate them today #ckont

New COVID-19 gathering restrictions expanded to all of Ontario - new levels don't apply to businesses yet. See article: https://globalnews.ca//coronavirus-ontario-gathering-rest/

Survey: Economic impacts of COVID-19 The province of Ontario wants to hear about the economic impacts that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having on your business and your community https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-economic-impacts-covid-19 #ckont

Learn about local financing options for your Chatham-Kent business. Space is limited for this event, so register now.

Journey to Success This roundtable discussion is designed to expose small businesses to insights and expertise from panelists including small business owners, industry experts and Canada Post specialists November 4, 2020, 1pm https://www.canadapost.ca//events/small-business-event-lis