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Kitchener proposes $110M plan to stimulate economic recovery

Lisa Cavicchia — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 13:05:09 +0000

The $110-million fund would help with job growth, business recovery and affordable housing because of cancellations, closures and job losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A staff report shows they plan to get the money by taking $10 million from the Economic Development Reserve, borrowing $20 million and selling surplus city-owned to get around $80 million. The fund is expected to last about a decade, until 2030. The money will be used for various projects to help residents and businesses get back on their feet. The city said its number one priority is affordable housing.

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City of Quebec launched a currency to encourage purchases from local merchants

Lisa Cavicchia — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 03:20:11 +0000

Quebec City residents can buy « packages » of the local currency in various denominations that can be redeemed for 20-60% more than their purchased cost. Within a few hours the entire packages on offer had been sold out raising over $ 130,000 for local businesses.

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Ma Zone Québec is a transactional platform for discovering Quebec-based local entrepreneurs and local products and services.

Lisa Cavicchia — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 03:13:44 +0000

There is recognition that even if you want to buy local, sometimes it’s difficult to find products and services. The objective of this platform is to favor local purchases in a simple, practical and friendly way to really allow a change in consumption habits. The mission of Ma Zone Québec is also to participate in the influence of our local entrepreneurs. Ma Zone Québec is a showcase that challenges itself to make the people behind the products and services known. Craftsmen, entrepreneurs, creators, founders, they are the ones who must be highlighted and made discover their inspiring stories.

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L’indice de prospérité de l’île du Sud donne un aperçu de la reprise économique mensuelle de la région de Victoria pendant et après COVID19

Lisa Cavicchia — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 18:27:22 +0000

L’Indice de prospérité 2020 contient des données comparatives sur 33 indicateurs qui donnent une image de la santé économique sur trois thèmes : le dynamisme économique, l’équité et l’inclusion, la prospérité environnementale.

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La Ville de Montréal offre une subvention pour les projets de construction dans les bâtiments qui abritent des entreprises d’économie sociale

Lisa Cavicchia — Tue, 26 May 2020 15:18:33 +0000

Ce programme de subventions est accessible aux entreprises de l’économie sociale partout dans l’agglomération montréalaise qui répondent aux conditions. L’aide financière comprend :

Une subvention qui couvre 40 des coûts des travaux admissibles de construction, de rénovation et d’agrandissement, jusqu’à 250 000 $
Subvention supplémentaire qui couvre 50 des frais de services professionnels (architecture, conception, ingénierie, gestion de projet, urbanisme, archéologie ou consultants) jusqu’à 7,5 du coût des travaux admissibles de construction, de rénovation et d’agrandissement ou 50 000 $

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