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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY





                                                                                                                                     To address the COVID-19 pandemic effect on Brant businesses, the County of Brant Economic Development division
                                                                                                                                     developed a 5-phase response plan to help support businesses.

                                                                                                                                     Some of the key components of the #BrantWorksTogether Response Plan include:

                                                                                                                                     Phase 1 – Situational Impact Assessment
                                                                                                                                         ƒ Launched the BrantWorksTogether webpage to provide information on business funding, resources and restrictions.
                                                                                                                                         Visit www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether.
                                                                                                                                         ƒ Delivered the Digital Main Street program ‘virtually’ to assist businesses to create new
                                                                                                                                         online revenue generating opportunities.
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                A   dv      er    tise H            er    e                                                                          Phase 2 – Sector Focused Individual Business Support


                                                                                                                                         ƒ Connected with over 200 businesses across 8 sectors providing one-on-
                  Black and White  $95 PER INSERTION                                                                                     one dedicated support to ensure businesses were provided the necessary
                                                                                                                                         information and resources.
                              Colour  $189 PER INSERTION                244 Lynden Road, Brantford        519.754.0001                   ƒ Developed an online map of operating Brant businesses to assist both the
                                                                        138 B Queensway East, Simcoe  519.426.1904                       consumer and retail owners to encourage local shopping.
              Contact Lana Lang at 519-753-2617, ext. 22 for information           www.culligan.com
                                                                                                                                     Phase 3 – Business Reintegration Support

                                                                                                                                         ƒ Hosted a cross-sector webinar “The Next Normal – Preparing Your Business
                                                                                                                                         for a Return to Work” by Industry Professionals Cushman-Wakefield, leading to
                                                                                                                                         safer ‘return to work’ practices.
                                                                                                                                         ƒ Developed the Brant Temporary Patio Program to allow businesses to open patios,
                                                                                                                                         generating needed revenue and safe social interaction.

                                                                                                                                     Phase 4 – Business Recovery and Growth Support
                                                          PLEASE JOIN US IN CELEBRATION OF
                                                                                                                                         ƒ Launched the #LoveLocalBrant campaign to promote safe and convenient shopping and
                                                                  OUR 15TH ANNIVERSARY!
                                                                                                                                         dining leading to needed revenue generation.
                                                                                                                                         ƒ Developed and prepared an Agriculture Sector ‘Valued Added Ag’ initiative to position
                                                           SAVE THE DATE, LOTS OF EXCITING                                               Brant agriculture operators for revenue diversification and safe retail opportunities.
                                                                     DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
                                                                                                                                     Phase 5 – Preparedness and Mitigation Development
                                                                                                                                         ƒ Conducted a Strategy Review session with key stakeholders from across all
                                                                 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN                                                sectors to prepare for the realities of doing business post-pandemic.
                WINE,                                         PARTICIPATING AS A VENDOR,                                                 ƒ Continued research and development into additional measures to ensure
                                                                 PLEASE CONTACT LESLIE AT                                                preparedness in the event of future interruptions to business.
                WOMEN                                                   LESLIE@BRCC.CA

                                                                  WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING                                               The County of Brant Economic Development division will continue to
                AND                                             APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW.                                             support Brant businesses. We invite you to contact us today or visit
                                                                                                                                     www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether for more information and assistance.
                SHOPPING

                                                           TICKETS: $57.52 PLUS HST ($65.00,
                2020                                                  INCLUDES DINNER).


                                                                                                                                                                                                     QDEC Brant Economic Development
                NOV 18 2020 4:30 - 9:00 P.M.
                                                                                                                                                                                                      @InvestinBrant  |  #BrantWorksTogether
                                                                                                                                                                                                               519.44BRANT  |  1.855.44-BRANT
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        22          September 2020                                             Visit us at brantfordbrantchamber.com                                                                                    www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether


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