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3 Kirkland Street P2N 3P4 Kirkland Lake, ON, Canada

Updated information on Federal programs offering access to financial support, loans and credit for businesses during COVID. See: https://www.canada.ca//busi/maintaining-your-business.html

Ontario Small Business Support Grant Small businesses that have been forced to close or reduce services are eligible for a grant from the Ontario Government. The grant, which will provide a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $20,000, is intended to help eligible businesses get through the recently announced lockdown. See: https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/59788/post-4

Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a direct subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until June 2021. See: https://www.canada.ca//services/subsidy/emergency-rent-sub

The Rotary Club of Kirkland Lake and The Kirkland Lake Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to bring some holiday Cheer to the Area. They're inviting local businesses to decorate a window with Christmas Cheer! The deadline to register is December 11th, 2020 by 4:00pm. Contact the Chamber for more information at [email protected].

Looking for a Summer Job? The Northern Policy Institute's Experience North Program offers young people four month postings across the north (including one in KL!). Click here for more information: https://www.northernpolicy.ca/careers

Showcasing Artisanal Businesses Gift giving time is the perfect time to showcase the talent and goods of of artisans in the north. The good people at Northeastern Ontario Tourism have compiled a list of regional artisans. This can be found at https://mailchi.mp/ec23a899ce12/lbo0srmx7a-9451854

The Ontario government offers eligible small businesses one time grants of up to $1000 for substantiated PPE costs incurred since March 17, 2020 (must show receipts). Eligible businesses include those in retail, accommodation and food services, repair and maintenance and personal and laundry services. To apply, visit: www.ontario.ca/page/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs

Business funding from NEOnet: - COVID Technology Adoption Fund: up to $10,00 to adopt new technology - Digital Mainstreet: $2,500 grant for taking your business online... - Business Technology Improvement Fund: $25,000 grant to help implement technology solutions - Broadband Internet for Remote Areas: up to $1,500 towards installation of internet access. Also, Caisse Alliance Marketing Fund: get help developing an online marketing strategy. Visit. www.neonet.on.ca

The B2B Virtual Fair, organized by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with the support of RDÉE Canada, represents a unique opportunity to learn more about recruiting qualified francophone and bilingual employees from IRCC, Canadian embassies abroad, foreign employment agencies, and other organizations. This virtual event will take place December 2, 9 5 pm. For more information, visit: https://connectioninternationale.ca/en/