Aug 13: Transformational Economies

August 13, 2020

Kawartha Lakes is committed to supporting businesses during and in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic

Economic Recovery Taskforce
Let the Economic Recovery Taskforce know what your business needs to recover from COVID-19. Visit Jump In Kawartha Lakes to access all the Taskforce information and share your ideas.

Watch this weeks Economic Recovery Task Force meeting on YouTube. Highlighting presentations on:

Kawartha Lakes Economy by Rebecca Mustard
Prospects for Growth, How Economies Transform by Tom Phillips

Transformational Economies
COVID-19 has transformed the way that we do business, requiring most to use online and digital technologies to continue to serve our clients and customers.
The use of digital technologies for business and government are here to stay and we can anticipate the demand for these services to continue to increase.

There are resources in Kawartha Lakes to help support you in transforming your business to meet the demands of your clients.

fastOrder: online ordering tool for SME's
Digital Main Street: $2,500 grant for digital technologies + support to launch your online store
netmechanics: feel safe online with cyber security services
Innovation Cluster, incubator and accelerator for tech start-ups
Kawartha Lakes SBEC, consultation and training for small business business start ups and expansions

If you need assistance re-opening or navigating the next steps for your business, contact us.

What Kawartha Lakes businesses are doing

Pinnguaq; digital skills training and programs for youth
netmechanics launches Trybersecurity; a toolkit for employees working from home
Dapagee Industrial IOT Corporations' innovative monitoring system and data platform reduces downtime for companies worldwide

Upcoming Webinars
Upcoming online webinars and training sessions available to support you today and in re-opening.

August 26: Small Business Planning in 2020, presented by KLSBEC
Thursdays: Why Your Business Needs an Online Store - ShopHERE powered by Google, presented by Digital Main Street

Visit the Business Events and Workshops calendar to see a full list.

Helpful Resources and Information

Get ready for the Canada United Shop Local weekend August 28-30, 2020
Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing funding for the non-profit sector in recovering from COVID-19
Reopening information sessions with the HKPR Health Unit are available to stream online:

Kawartha Lakes Economic Development is part of Team Kawartha Lakes.

The Team is working collectively and collaboratively to ensure that local businesses receive up to date and accurate information. To connect with any of these agencies, see a listing on the City's COVID-19 Business Resource page.

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