1) Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program 2) INVITE: DesignTO in Old Town Toronto 3)What the Federal Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations Mean for Food Service Businesses (Webinar) 4) Reminder: Take Advantage of DMS Services & Grants
Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program
Grants of up to $24,000
The Commercial Space Rehabilitation Grant Program offers matching funding of 50 per cent to commercial business operators and owners of vacant storefronts (or, in certain limited circumstances, at risk of becoming vacant) to undertake interior improvements, assisting businesses to re-lease space impacted by COVID-19. Improvements to meet health regulations and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) (www.aoda.ca) compliance are also included.
The maximum grant available is $20,000. Further funding of up to $4,000, for a maximum grant of $24,000, is available for upgrades to meet accessibility standards. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, February 28, or until funds are fully expended, whichever comes first.
INVITE: DesignTO in Old Town Toronto
Festival: January 20-29th
Party: Friday January 27th
As part of the DesignTO Festival, the King East Design District (located in Old Town Toronto), will host a collection of exhibitions, workshops and talks in the showrooms of select local businesses January 20–29, 2023.
Additionally, on Friday January 27, 2023 you are invited to attend the official King East Design District Party presented by DesignTO.
Click on the pictured map below to open in your browser or mobile device’s app. Then click the numbered icons to learn about each location.
Webinar: What the Federal Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations Mean for Food Service Businesses
As part of its Reducing Single-Use Program, the City of Toronto invites businesses to participate in a webinar on "What the Federal Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations Mean for Food Service Businesses".
Please see below for further details about the webinar and how to register, as well as information on how to participate in the Reducing Single-Use Program.
Webinar Invitation: What the Federal Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations Mean for Food Service Businesses Join Environment and Climate Change Canada and City of Toronto staff for an interactive webinar to learn more about the federal regulations and reducing single-use and takeaway items in your business. The webinar will:
Explain the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations, including the targeted items and implementation timelines
Outline which businesses will be affected and how they will be impacted
Share information and resources to help you prepare for compliance
Outline approach to federal enforcement
Discuss reuse with a focus on the reduction of single-use and takeaway items
Reminder: Take advantage of DMSservices and grants
Want to learn more about digital marketing, social media, e commerce and content creation for your business? How does free 1-on-1 assistance sound?
We are happy to introduce you to our area's Digital Main Street Squad Member, Alex Mullen. They are available to help your business with any digital marketing challenges you may be facing, as well as support programs offered by Digital Main Street.
In addition to Alex's assistance, there are a number of grants/programs available to you:
What is a Business Improvement Area? A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is made up of commercial and industrial property owners and their non-residential tenants who join together under a volunteer Board of Management (BIA Board) to carry out improvements and promote economic development within their designated area.
There are currently 83 BIAs in the City of Toronto. They work in partnership with the City to enhance and promote business areas as safe, vibrant places to do business, unique destinations for tourists and focal points for neighbourhood activity...(click learn more to continue reading.)
Am I a member? Every business and commercial property owner within the boundaries of The St. Lawrence Market Business Improvement Area (BIA), also known at Old Town Toronto, are automatically members of our not-for-profit organization.
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