We understand that COVID-19 may be creating new challenges for you and your business. The Township continues to monitor the status of COVID-19 and will provide updates and business resources as they become available.
Business Resources
February 3, 2022: The Step 3 Guidance Documents have been updated in accordance to Ontario Regulation 364/20.
| Guidance Documents |
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| Government of Canada |
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Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan - Support for Businesses
Canada’s Regional Development Agencies |
| National resources |
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Canadian Business Resilience Network
Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Export Development Canada |
| Province of Ontario |
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| Muskoka |
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Muskoka Futures District of Muskoka Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Township of Lake of Bays
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| Chamber of Commerce |
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Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce Ontario Chamber of Commerce Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
| Tourism |
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Explorers' Edge (RTO 12) Muskoka Tourism Destination Canada Tourism Industry Association of Canada Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) |
Business Support Campaigns
Many local businesses in Lake of Bays have adapted their services to include online or telephone orders, takeout, curbside pickup, and/or delivery in a safe manner that respects health and safety guidelines and physical distancing. To support your business's marketing efforts during these unprecedented times, the Township of Lake of Bays has developed the following marketing tools to help the community shop local and discover the products and services currently available to them.
| Lake of Bays Passport to Spring |
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The Lake of Bays Passport to Spring was a shop local campaign encouraging people to explore their own back yard while supporting the local business community. The program used a digital passport which included ten activities designed to increase awareness of businesses in Lake of Bays, provide free promotion on social media, and potentially drive sales. Winners received gift certificates to a business of their choice in Lake of Bays. The contest took place from March through May, 2021. You can still view the program site to find lots of ideas for supporting our local business community. |
| Open for Business Interactive Map |
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The Township created an open for business interactive map to highlight the products and services that were available following the first wave of the pandemic in 2020. The target audience was local residents; this campaign was not intended to promote tourism. The map is now closed. With health and safety at the forefront, many local businesses in Lake of Bays have adapted their services to include online or telephone orders, takeout, curbside pickup, and/or delivery to respect physical distancing. The Township has created an Open for Business interactive map to help you explore the products and services available around Lake of Bays at this time. You can also check out our comprehensive Business Directory and contact individual businesses to make an inquiry about their current offerings. With health and safety at the forefront, many local businesses in Lake of Bays have adapted their services to include online or telephone orders, takeout, curbside pickup, and/or delivery to respect physical distancing. The Township has created an Open for Business interactive map to help you explore the products and services available around Lake of Bays at this time. You can also check out our comprehensive Business Directory and contact individual businesses to make an inquiry about their current offerings. |
| 21 Ways to Support Local Businesses |
| The Township launched a digital marketing campaign on social media to encourage creative ways to safely support local businesses during this unprecedented time of challenge. 21 days and 21 ways to support local businesses in Lake of Bays! |
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