Business Supports and Marketing Programs
There are several ways for our local business community to get involved in the business support and marketing programming opportunities offered by Perth County. All of these programs are available to eligible Perth County businesses free of charge.
| Discover More Adventures - Experiential Tourism Program |
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CLICK HERE to sign up for the Discover More Adventures program using a simple online form. This program helps Perth County businesses expertly enhance and market their offerings. Participating businesses will receive a product enhancement and marketing package valued at $10,000, including training sessions, expert guidance, professional photography/videography, paid advertising, marketing materials, and more. To see examples of projects this program has supported to date, please click here. Please note, participation in this program is FREE. |
| Discover More Flavour Farm Gate Map |
| Do you operate a local farm store or farm gate business? CLICK HERE to register to join Perth County's Discover More Flavour Farm Gate Map program to join a community of local farm operators who receive promotion and marketing investment from Perth County Tourism. |
| Business Directory |
| Would you like your business listed on Perth County's website and included in marketing programs, industry newsletters, and more? CLICK HERE to register your business with Perth County's Business Directory. |
COVID-19 Funding Resources |
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Government of Ontario support programs - Click here ** New January 7th, 2022 - Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant - Eligible businesses subject to closures as a result of the province’s move to the modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen can receive a grant of $10,000. Click here **
** New January 18th, 2022 - Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program Applications - Eligible businesses that are required to close or reduce capacity will receive rebate payments for a portion of the property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to these measures. Eligible businesses required to reduce capacity to 50 per cent, such as smaller retail stores, will receive a rebate payment equivalent to 50 per cent of their costs, while businesses required to close for indoor activities, such as restaurants and gyms, will receive a rebate payment equivalent to 100 per cent of their costs. Click here **
Government of Canada Support Programs - Click here
Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) Guarantee - Click here |
Stop the Spread Business Information Line 1-888-444-3659 |
| The province has launched a toll-free line to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province's recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health. Full details can be found here. |
Mental Wellness for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs |
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The uncertainty, business closure, job loss and financial stresses brought on by COVID-19 can impact the mental health and wellness of our small business owners very hard. In an effort to help, the Perth Community Futures Development Corporation, the Stratford Perth Community Foundation, the Stratford-Perth Centre for Business, and local businesses, Hyde Construction Ltd. & Orr Insurance & Investment, in partnership with the United Way Perth Huron have funded a program to offer Mental Wellness support at no cost to business owners in the County, Stratford & St. Marys. Mental Wellness for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs:
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Perth Community Futures Development Corporation |
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Stratford Perth Centre for Business |
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Partners In Employment |
Partners in Employment is open by appointment. Appointments will be done over the telephone or video call. If you are looking for a new resume, or wanted to learn more about the local labour market, please give them a call or email: pie@partnersinemployment.on.ca and they will arrange an appointment for you.
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Tip Sheets & Guides |
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Sector specific Tip Sheets and Guidelines - Click here Business Re-Openining Social Media Guide - Click here Curbside pickup Tip Sheet - Click here Responding to Customer Reviews Tip Sheet - Click here Social Media Tips for Small Business - Click here Google My Business Tip Sheet - Click here More helpful tips for businesses during the COVID-19 - Click here |
PPE Supplier Directory |
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Before your business reopens, review sector-specific guidelines to identify personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies to keep your employees and customers safe. Supplies are in high demand and the needs of frontline health care workers and first responders will continue to be prioritized. Supplier Directory can be found here: www.ontario.ca/ppe |
19 Days and 19 Ways to Support Local Businesses |
| Perth County launched the 19 Days & 19 Ways campaign to support local businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to promote ways to responsibly support our local business community. For 19 days we shared on social media recommendations on how community members can support local businesses.
Following the initial launch, we are encouraging the community to share how they have put these into action. Click on the image below to download the 19 Ways and share how you are supporting local businesses during this time.
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Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or an industry leader, our office has access to a number of services and resources to assist you.
Local Business Resources |
| Stratford Perth Centre for Business offers business advisory services, training, networking opportunities and assistance with funding applications.
Perth Community Futures (CF) provides business support through customized loan programs. |
Recruitment / Job Boards |
Connect2JobsThis aggregator tool scrapes 25 local, regional, provincial and national job banks every hour and places them in one spot for jobseekers. Employers posting their jobs on popular free job boards including the Government of Canada's Job Bank and Indeed will have their open positions appear on Connect2Jobs.ca
Employers
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Employment Resources |
| Conestoga Career Centre provides job search assistance, career advice, job postings and education and training information to the public.
Partners in Employment works with job seekers and employers to match talents and skills to employers recruitment needs. |
Newcomer Settlement Huron-Perth Resources |
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The Newcomer Settlement Huron Perth group is a collaborative network formed to identify needs, raise awareness, and collaborate on inclusive solutions to ease the newcomer’s journey to valued community member. For information and links to local resources, click here or the image below to view the information brochure.
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Local Business Associations |
| North Perth Chamber of Commerce
Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce Listowel Business Improvement Area (BIA) Mitchell Business Improvement Area (BIA) |
Huron Perth Public Health |
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Managing the Risks of COVID-19: Operator and Business Toolkit - Click Here Managing the Risks of COVID-19: Events and Gatherings - Click Here |
Other Resources |
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Looking for something else? We're here to help your business grow and succeed! Contact the Economic Development and Tourism Office if you are looking for other resources. |
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