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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
Launched the BrantWorksTogether webpage to provide information on business funding, resources and restrictions.
Visit www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether.
Delivered the Digital Main Street program ‘virtually’ to assist businesses to create new
online revenue generating opportunities.
Phase 2 – Sector Focused Individual Business Support
Connected with over 200 businesses across 8 sectors providing one-on-
one dedicated support to ensure businesses were provided the necessary
information and resources.
Developed an online map of operating Brant businesses to assist both the
consumer and retail owners to encourage local shopping.
Phase 3 – Business Reintegration Support
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.
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
Launched the #LoveLocalBrant campaign to promote safe and convenient shopping and
dining leading to needed revenue generation.
Developed and prepared an Agriculture Sector ‘Valued Added Ag’ initiative to position
Brant agriculture operators for revenue diversification and safe retail opportunities.
Phase 5 – Preparedness and Mitigation Development
Conducted a Strategy Review session with key stakeholders from across all
sectors to prepare for the realities of doing business post-pandemic.
Continued research and development into additional measures to ensure
preparedness in the event of future interruptions to business.
The County of Brant Economic Development division will continue to
support Brant businesses. We invite you to contact us today or visit
www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether for more information and assistance.
QDEC Brant Economic Development
@InvestinBrant | #BrantWorksTogether
519.44BRANT | 1.855.44-BRANT
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Visit us at brantfordbrantchamber.com www.brant.ca/BrantWorksTogether
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