Feb 18: Re-opening in orange, funding and a focus on agriculture

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

February 18, 2021

What you need to know

Some businesses must screen patrons before they are allowed to enter. Use these screening tools for customers and for workers
City facilities reopen as Kawartha Lakes moves into "Orange-Restrict" level
Downtown Fenelon Falls reconstruction to begin March 2021
Main Street Relief Grant for PPE enhanced, and accepting applications for $1,000 grant to offset costs of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wage-match funding available for hiring youth in green jobs through Project Learning Tree Canada

Click here to find the sector-specific workplace safety measures for the "Orange - Restrict" COVID-19 category.

Focus on agriculture and food activities

This Friday, watch a special digital screening of SILO, a feature film about grain entrapment and join a panel discussion about the need for grain safety awareness and training. Watch the SILO trailer.
A Guide to Starting a Home-based Food Business: helping small, independent businesses to sell their low-risk, home-prepared foods in a safe way.
Find fresh, nutritious, great-tasting local agricultural products grown and produced locally with Kawartha Choice FarmFresh

What Kawartha Lakes businesses are doing

Bobcaygeon in the running to become the next Kraft Hockeyville
Starting Point Digital Marketing launches, offering affordable digital marketing solutions to Kawartha Lakes businesses
The Kawartha Small Business Podcast, for local small businesses and start ups in Kawartha Lakes
Shine a spotlight on youth in our community between the ages of 12 and 24 by nominating them for the Kawartha Lakes Youth Awards. Nominations close February 26.

Upcoming webinars

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

February 23: Search Engine Optimization: Changes YOU Can Make, presented by the Kawartha Lakes Digital Service Squad
February 23: CRA Review COVID-19 Emergency Relief Programs for Business, presented by the KLSBEC
February 25: Mental Health and Farm Management: Two-Part Virtual Event Series, presented by Farm Management Canada

On-demand webinars available on Succession and Contingency Planning and Health and Workplace Well-Being During COVID-19 from the Workforce Development Board

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

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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