reopening Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/reopening/ Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:12:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png reopening Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/reopening/ 32 32 Edmonton-based tech company creates digital registration system for office reopening https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/edmonton-based-tech-company-creates-digital-registration-system-for-office-reopening/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:42:43 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2218 VisitorBay is a digital visitor management tool that allows for an automated sign-in process that is more secure than traditional paper methods. Before COVID-19, the company launched a digital registration system for clients that would see the end of paper sign-in sheets left out in the open for all to see. A few weeks into […]

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]]> VisitorBay is a digital visitor management tool that allows for an automated sign-in process that is more secure than traditional paper methods. Before COVID-19, the company launched a digital registration system for clients that would see the end of paper sign-in sheets left out in the open for all to see. A few weeks into COVID-19, company founders Brett Carrier and Ricardo Casanova knew there was an opportunity to adapt their product to help companies.

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]]> The City of Kitchener, with the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre & area municipalities,have launched a Business Recovery Outreach Program https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the%e2%80%afcity-of-kitchener-in-partnership-with-the-waterloo-region-small-business-centre-and-area-municipalities%e2%80%aflaunched%e2%80%afthe%e2%80%afsmall-business-recovery-outreach-pr/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:36:19 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2205 This free program, which was geared to supporting small business of all kinds, including restaurants, retail, personal services and hospitality businesses, provided tailored resources to local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Through the program, City of Kitchener staff conducted interviews with a cross-section of local small businesses as they began to plan for reopening and […]

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]]> This free program, which was geared to supporting small business of all kinds, including restaurants, retail, personal services and hospitality businesses, provided tailored resources to local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Through the program, City of Kitchener staff conducted interviews with a cross-section of local small businesses as they began to plan for reopening and recovery. Based on their unique circumstances, each participating business owner was provided with suggestions on programs and services available to assist them in their recovery efforts. The City will publish a Business Recovery Toolkit available to all business, free of charge.

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]]> Buy Local Ottawa: Links to support Ottawa’s small and locally owned businesses as the local economy reopens  https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/buy-local-ottawa-links-to-support-ottawas-small-and-locally-owned-businesses-as-the-local-economy-reopens/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:40:37 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2199 Ottawa’s small and locally owned businesses are woven into the fabric of the city. To help support as the local economy reopens, useful links and resources are assembled on this page. #MyOttawa Pass is Ottawa’s very own local savings passport, complete with an impressive collection of discounts and offers from businesses across the city. Shop […]

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]]> Ottawa’s small and locally owned businesses are woven into the fabric of the city. To help support as the local economy reopens, useful links and resources are assembled on this page.

  1. #MyOttawa Pass is Ottawa’s very own local savings passport, complete with an impressive collection of discounts and offers from businesses across the city.
  2. Shop Ottawa is an online directory of local businesses, products and services.
  3. Local Eats Ottawa offers a compiled list of Ottawa restaurants offering food delivery or pickup.
  4. SavourOttawa.ca is a one-stop site on how to buy locally produced food and beverages in the Ottawa region.
  5. Together-Apart.ca is a resource for the residents of this city to find local spots to order from and support.
  6. Edible Ottawa to ensure that local food communities remain strong.
  7. Love Local Delivery to order from Ottawa’s best independent, locally owned and operated food businesses! Easy Scheduled & On-Demand delivery provided by dedicated, carefully vetted and smart-serve trained drivers.
  8. And links to local BIAs that offer detailed information on local business offerings

 

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]]> The City of Ottawa, in consultation with Ottawa Public Health, has created the Business Reopening Toolkit https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-city-of-ottawa-in-consultation-with-ottawa-public-health-has-created-the-business-reopening-toolkit/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:32:37 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2198 The kit includes signage and resources, sample policies for businesses, Sector specific information (Restaurants and food services; Construction; Retail; Arts, culture, festivals and events; Manufacturing; Offices; Healthcare providers and personal services; Agriculture; Outdoor recreation; Child Care and Day Camps

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The kit includes signage and resources, sample policies for businesses, Sector specific information (Restaurants and food services; Construction; Retail; Arts, culture, festivals and events; Manufacturing; Offices; Healthcare providers and personal services; Agriculture; Outdoor recreation; Child Care and Day Camps

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]]> The Halifax Partnership and Halifax Regional Municipality are developing Economic Response and Recovery plans – meant to be changed and updated to address the evolving needs of the business community in real-time. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-halifax-partnership-and-halifax-regional-municipality-are-developing-economic-response-and-recovery-plans-meant-to-be-changed-and-updated-to-address-the-evolving-needs-of-the-business-community/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:22:31 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2196 The post The Halifax Partnership and Halifax Regional Municipality are developing Economic Response and Recovery plans – meant to be changed and updated to address the evolving needs of the business community in real-time. appeared first on City Share Canada.

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]]> Victoria’s Economic Recovery Strategy “Victoria 3.0” – Recovery Reinvention Resilience – 2020-2041 https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/victorias-economic-recovery-strategy-victoria-3-0-recovery-reinvention-resilience-2020-2041/ Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:12:21 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2195 Victoria 3.0 has three main goals. The first and immediate focus is on supporting businesses to adapt to a new normal and become more resilient in light of experiences and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has shown us how precarious our small businesses and our local economy are.  The South Island Prosperity Partnership […]

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]]> Victoria 3.0 has three main goals. The first and immediate focus is on supporting businesses to adapt to a new normal and become more resilient in light of experiences and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has shown us how precarious our small businesses and our local economy are.  The South Island Prosperity Partnership has created a Rising Economy Taskforce with 13 subcommittees that cover all aspects of our regional economy. Victoria 3.0 is meant to be complementary to and nestle within this important regional work.

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]]> Beer Company donates 135,000 facemasks to restaurants across Canada, plus re-opening kits that include hand sanitizer, sanitizer towers, social-distancing signage and support in going contactless with menus through QR-Code coasters, tent cards and point-of-sale integration. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/beer-company-donates-135000-facemasks-to-restaurants-across-canada-plus-re-opening-kits-that-include-hand-sanitizer-sanitizer-towers-social-distancing-signage-and-support-in-going-contactless-with/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:25:21 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2186 Labatt is also supporting the safe re-opening of restaurants and businesses as a corporate partner to roll out the POST Promise — a private sector-led program that allows business owners to sign a declaration to uphold five key steps to help prevent the spread — and through brand initiatives, including Stella Artois’ Rally for Restaurants gift-card program.

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]]> Labatt is also supporting the safe re-opening of restaurants and businesses as a corporate partner to roll out the POST Promise — a private sector-led program that allows business owners to sign a declaration to uphold five key steps to help prevent the spread — and through brand initiatives, including Stella Artois’ Rally for Restaurants gift-card program.

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]]> City of Montreal sets out a $22M plan with 20 impressive actions for its inclusive and green economic recovery: including nightlife, arts&culture, social economy, responsible purchasing, delivery services, street vibrancy, data, temp use of vacant space & more. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/city-of-montreal-sets-out-a-22m-plan-with-20-impressive-actions-for-its-inclusive-and-green-economic-recovery-including-nightlife-artsculture-social-economy-responsible-purchasing-delivery/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:46:14 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2179 The plan is the result of major mobilization from Montréal’s business community and has three objectives: Stabilizing and supporting the economy, short term Reinventing the city’s economic development Mobilizing all partners for green and inclusive economic development The full plan is available in French and a summary in English  

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The plan is the result of major mobilization from Montréal’s business community and has three objectives:

  • Stabilizing and supporting the economy, short term
  • Reinventing the city’s economic development
  • Mobilizing all partners for green and inclusive economic development

The full plan is available in French and a summary in English

 

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]]> The City has implemented a number of initiatives to support local businesses and the community to reopen and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, including $575,000 in economic stimulus grants. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-city-has-implemented-a-number-of-initiatives-to-support-local-businesses-and-the-community-to-reopen-and-recover-from-the-covid-19-pandemic-including-575000-in-economic-stimulus-grants/ Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:59:19 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2171 The City’s webpage includes guides to reopening, virtual town halls, links to applications for grants, etc.

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]]> Transforming a Restaurant into an Outdoor Market using simple furniture designs https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/transforming-a-restaurant-into-an-outdoor-market-using-simple-furniture-designs/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 22:52:55 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2137 A restaurant in Dallas is coping with the pandemic by leveraging Better Block’s approach to adaptive urbanism. The Better Block crew had constructed several wooden market stalls that were going to be used for a pop-up outdoor market in the Allen project. Now, they’ve used them to turn Oddfellows into an actual outdoor market, stocking […]

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]]> A restaurant in Dallas is coping with the pandemic by leveraging Better Block’s approach to adaptive urbanism. The Better Block crew had constructed several wooden market stalls that were going to be used for a pop-up outdoor market in the Allen project. Now, they’ve used them to turn Oddfellows into an actual outdoor market, stocking the shelves with the restaurant’s stock and selling neighbors staples that may be difficult to find at the stores that remain open.

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