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Next week is Small Business Week!! To learn more about what this means, and to find events that you can take part in, visit: https://www.bdc.ca/en/small-business-week/pages/home.aspx

Have you found your passion? Sometimes when you face rejection, it is paving the way for opportunity to follow.

Another funding support option for small businesses: Canada United Small Business Relief Fund (CUSBRF) - grant window applications now open The CUSBRF grant window opens on August 31 and a limited number of grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded. The fund will be managed by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the national Chamber network to help small Canadian businesses with their recovery efforts as a result of COVID-19. If awarded, a relief grant can be used fo...r any of the following activities: Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, face shields, and latex gloves. Renovating physical space to adhere to local, Provincial or Federal reopening guidelines. Developing or improving e-commerce capabilities for your business. To learn more about the program and eligibility criteria visit: https://occ.ca/canada-united-small-business-relief-fund/ If you have any questions about the fund, you can reach out to Daniyal Azhar, Program Manager: [email protected] See more

Wondering how to fully reboot your business after the Covid-19 shutdown? Tuesday, June 30th, NSCC, Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre and the Digby Cube are hosting a free webinar focused on rebuilding your business for resilience. Presenters are Stephanie Clark and Jennifer Montgomery of Blue Door Group. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/doing-business-now-webinar-seri