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City of Toronto BusinessTO Support Centre Initiative

April 28, 2020 | News

April 28, 2020 | News

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Toronto launched the BusinessTO Support Centre. The centre provides businesses with one-on-one virtual assistance completing applications for government programs, as well as general business advice. The City has …

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Small Business Desperate for Rent Relief: Poll

April 21, 2020 | News

April 21, 2020 | News

More than half of all small businesses are teetering on the edge of permanent closure as the COVID-19 shutdown continues. A survey undertaken by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) underlines an urgent need for rent …

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City of Toronto Expands Digital Main Street Program to Help Local Businesses During COVID-19

April 20, 2020 | News

April 20, 2020 | News

16-Apr-2020 Today, Mayor John Tory announced the expansion of the Digital Main Street program to help local businesses develop or expand their online services during this unprecedented time. Digital Main Street was created by the City of …

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Addressing Fixed Costs to Keep Small Businesses Afloat During COVID-19 Shutdowns

April 17, 2020 | News

April 17, 2020 | News

According to a Save Small Business survey, 38% of small businesses will default on their commercial rent by April 1, and 70% by May 1. We are calling on all levels of government and banks to come …

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