DUKE Heights BIA
1275 Finch Ave W, Suite 303 M3J 2G5 Toronto, ON, Canada

City of Toronto - Your Local Government is now accepting applications for the Commercial Façade and Property Improvement Grant Program. Interested businesses should submit applications via email by May 6. Find the program details here: https://www.toronto.ca//bia/commercial-facade-improvement/

If you own or manage a restaurant or a bar in the City, consider attending the free webinar by @cityoftoronto to learn about CaféTO on Tuesday, March 2 at 9:30am. The registration window for the CaféTO program has opened today. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafe-to-outdoor-dining-expandi

The CafeTO registration window has opened and will remain open until Friday, March 26, 2021. Businesses can find more information and sign up by visiting the link. https://www.toronto.ca//covid-19-reduce-v/covid-19-cafeto/

A proposed extension to the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit eligibility period limits has been announced. The change would allow eligible recipients to apply for a total of 4 weeks between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021. Learn more: https://www.canada.ca//bene/recovery-sickness-benefit.html

The government will continue to hold electricity prices to the off-peak rate of 8.5 cents per kilowatt-hour until February 22, 2021. This lower rate is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week for Time-Of-Use and tiered customers. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-extends-off-peak-electric

The government has announced a proposed extension to the Canada Recovery Benefit and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit eligibility period limits. The change would allow eligible recipients to apply for a total of 38 weeks between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021. https://www.canada.ca//emp/news/2021/02/crb-extension.html

Consider supporting our local business. Check out the map for open businesses near you on the website developed by City of Toronto - Your Local Government Ward 6 Councillor James Pasternak. Visit https://shopyorkcentre.ca/ #supportlocal #yorkcentre #downsview #ward6 #shopyorkcentre #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness

"Small business owners reported spending more than twice as much in their first year than they had anticipated." "There were some financial missteps almost all founders reported making in their first yearand most of them were avoidable." A good read for startups. Roxanne Voidonicolas highlights 7 Ways Small Businesses Can Save Money in Their First Year. https://www.shopify.ca/blog/startup-financial-tips #businessowners #startupbusiness #smallbusiness #financialplanning

#TakeoutDay #PizzaDay! Where do you order your favourite dishes from? Find out which restaurants from #DUKEHeightsBIA are offering takeout: https://dukeheights.ca/shop-local-restaurants-bakeries-and/ Canada Takeout #localrestaurants #takeout #wednesdays #shoplocal #seetorontonow

Raj Singh Bespoke Tailor is one of many great small businesses from #DUKEHeightsBIA, who are struggling and need your support. #ThinkOutsidetheBigBox and help our local businesses. Visit http://rajsinghbespoketailor.com/, if you’re looking for affordable custom-made suits.

Most small businesses have been forced to close during this lockdown, while large corporates can remain open. #ThinkOutsidetheBigBox, a campaign initiated by the BIAs, is meant to highlight our struggling small, independent businesses. Thanks to Toy Florist for sharing their voice. Visit https://toyflorist.com/, if you’re looking for spectacular flower arrangements for any special occasion.

Own a Restaurant? Register on ToGoToronto for more takeout and delivery orders. https://www.togotoronto.com/add-your-restaurant/ #supportlocal #shoplocal #seetorontonow #takeout #DukeHeightsBIA

Calling out all small business owners, e.g. retailers, restaurants, salons, etc. in #DUKEHeightsBIA. Let’s take a stand this Friday, Dec 11 at noon for a movement to convey our appeal for a modified lockdown. Print or make your own sign that carries a message similar to one of the images and stand in front of your business with the sign on Friday, Dec 11 from 12:00 to 12:30pm. Post your photo with the sign on your social media page with the hashtag #ThinkOutsidetheBigBox, or just let the BIA staff know if you’re participating so they could take your photos and share them on digital media.

Discover grants and incentives your business might be eligible for. #DukeHeightsBIA is partnering with Food and Beverage Ontario to offer members access to their funding portal which will assist businesses in identifying potential funding opportunities for a variety of business needs. #seetorontonow #grants #funding #fundingopportunities https://dukeheights.ca/grants/