St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce
115-300 South Edgeware Road N5P 4L1 Saint Thomas, ON, Canada

Green Mail Jan. 19 - A New Support Grant for Small Business. A Message from Chief Chris Herridge. Read Hometown St. Thomas! - https://mailchi.mp/stthomaschamber/green-mail-jan19

Celebration weekend , for what ? Everyday should celebrate that we made it through the week of work , kids , school ! Great wine combos for you to enjoy you F...light In Showcasing some awesome wines you can unwind with ,curb side pickup hours 12-6 . Contact 519-860-8446 or [email protected] See more

During this time of increased uncertainty and rapid change, many Canadians are struggling with isolation, financial hardship and anxiety. To help assist members... of our community my office assembled the below list of helpful resources. Wherever you are and whatever you are going through, there is a service here that can assist you.

Does your small business need health benefits? Call Tatjana at (519) 474-9104 for your customized plan.

There's still time to register for the FREE Roundtable Discussion!

Love Local This Valentine's Day - Promote your business! - https://mailchi.mp/stthomaschamber/lovelocalpromo

To our colleagues and friends at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), we stand with you.

Region to remain in Orange zone . . . As announced just over an hour ago, the Southwestern Public Health region will remain in the Orange-Restrict Zone in spite... of a sharp increase in confirmed cases this week. Meantime, Premier Doug Ford says he'll make an announcement Monday about new restrictions for the COVID-19 hotspots of Toronto and neighbouring Peel Region. The government will decide on the measures during an emergency meeting over the weekend and more measures to fight the pandemic will be announced for the province on Monday.

Giving Hope Today... Change a life! Stop by Giant Tiger today from 4-6pm while the Chamber helps Salvation Army help local families. #fillthekettle #stthomaschamber #stthomasproud #merrychristmas

This morning the Chamber hosted a Zoom Fireside Chat with MP Karen Vecchio and MPP Jeff Yurek. A number of topics were discussed including the pandemic, vaccines, homelessness, human trafficking and more.

Today's Fireside Zoom Chat with MP Karen Vecchio & MPP Jeff Yurek reviewed a number of hot topics such as the pandemic, vaccines, homelessness, human trafficking and more.

Today is our Fireside Chat with Our MP & MPP. You can review it later on the Chamber's Facebook page. @stthomaschamber #karenvecchiomp #jeffyurekmpp

The Jackpot is over $11,000! Who will win? - https://mailchi.mp//a-call-for-all-hands-on-deck-by-myfm-2

Learn more about the Ontario Chamber's Discover Ability Network and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. What businesses need to know and how easy it is to hire people with all abilities.

We're learning more about Discover Ability and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act today with the OCC's Louie Di Palma. #aoda #discoverability #stthomaschamber #coffeetalk

Amazing time talking to Laura at Our Place Respite yesterday. Not sure what the Chamber does? Here's a quick primer!

Welcome New Member - Alma College Square!

Bob's Walk for Kids Celebrating 50 Years! - https://mailchi.mp//a-call-for-all-hands-on-deck-by-myfm-2

Green Mail Oct. 13 - Learn about the Reconnect Festival & Event Program, there's a new Habitat for Humanity build & read the new This Month in Elgin. - https://mailchi.mp/stthomasch/a-new-year-a-new-look-2609465

Feeling grateful this morning as we head into the long weekend. Never a bad time to shop local. Joanne the Chamber dog stopped by Streamliners and The Fritter Shop earlier to set the day off on the right paw.

Learn how Seasons St. Thomas Retirement Home opened during a pandemic and how things are going now.

Today's Coffee Talk features Seasons St. Thomas discussing how they opened a new business during a pandemic. #seasonsretirement #stthomasproud #localbusiness

Welcome New Member - Union Pipe & Supply Inc - https://www.facebook.com/unionpipeandsupply

Ontario Supports Small Main Street Businesses with $60 Million in Funding through PPE Grant New measures will help businesses reopen safer, rehire faster and re...cover from COVID-19 October 7, 2020 ELGIN-MIDDLESEX-LONDON The Ontario government is continuing to help businesses rebuild, reinvest and create good jobs across the province. Today, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, announced Ontario's Main Street Recovery Plan and intends to introduce the Main Street Recovery Act, 2020, proposed legislation that would support small businesses and modernize rules to allow them to innovate and meet the challenges of today. If passed, the act will remove hurdles faced by small businesses and allow them to pursue new opportunities while maintaining or enhancing protections for public health, safety and the environment. The plan includes: A one-time grant of up to $1,000 for eligible main street small businesses in retail, food and accommodations, and other service sectors with two to nine employees to help offset the unexpected costs of personal protective equipment (PPE); Ontario's Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Network, which links 47 Small Business Enterprise Centres across the province as places where small businesses can access tailored advice and information on local, provincial and federal programs; Digital Main Street Squads to help small businesses grow online; Mental health supports for families, frontline workers, young people, children, and Indigenous communities; Ontario's Small Business Recovery Webpage to provide single window access to small business supports. "Small businesses are the backbone of Ontario's economy, and our government will always be in their corner. Through more than 100 virtual roundtables and discussions with small business owners, their employees, local leaders and economists from all over Ontario, I've heard directly about the extraordinary sacrifices small businesses have made to keep their employees safe, their customers confident, and their communities strong," said Minister Sarkaria. "Our government is standing with main street businesses, and we remain committed to their recovery and renewed success. We are determined to support them through this pandemic and beyond." The plan's regulatory and legislative changes, if passed, will: Commit to exploring options to permanently allow licensed restaurants and bars to include alcohol with food as part of a takeout or delivery order before the existing regulation expires; Permanently allow 24/7 deliveries to businesses that include retail stores, restaurants, and distribution facilities; Support the distribution of local food and food products by increasing the range of products sold at the Ontario Food Terminal; Enable Community Net Metering demonstration projects to help support local communities to develop innovative community projects like net-zero or community micro-grids; Modernize the Assistive Devices Program; Support Ontario's Taxi and Limousine Industry by increasing fines for illegal operators. "Small business owners and entrepreneurs have overcome significant challenges and made extraordinary sacrifices to continue contributing to our communities through these unprecedented times," said Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for Digital and Data Transformation. "Providing new, easy-to-use and innovative tools, like our Small Business Recovery Webpage, will give them the information they need to reopen safely and rebuild better in one central location. It's another way we're building a smarter government." "Ontario's small businesses were hit hard by COVID-19, but they were the among the first to step up and demonstrate the best of the Ontario Spirit by bringing forward their innovative ideas and solutions in our time of need," said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. "Building on the steps we took at the outset of the pandemic to provide urgent economic relief to struggling small businesses, Ontario's Main Street Recovery Plan will help get more and more small businesses back on their feet as we continue down the path to economic recovery together."

Today is our Safe Communities - Community Chat with Crimestoppers. #safecomm #crimestoppers