Small Business Webinars

Due to COVID-19, businesses are facing new and difficult challenges, specifically how to adapt to our new normal. Several Ottawa organizations have created webinars to help support businesses address and overcome these new challenges. Below is a list of the various Ottawa organizations and their webinars. The Ottawa Board of Trade The Ottawa Board of…

Province of Ontario – Stop the Spread Business Information Line Now Open at 1-888-444-3659

March 25, 2020 9:45 A.M.- Office of the Premier The province has launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province’s recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. On Monday, the province issued an emergency order to close at-risk workplaces…

City of Ottawa Community and Small Business Supports (March 25, 2020)

In addition to the measures outlined in the Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program memo you received on March 18, 2020, the Finance Services Department is implementing additional measures, pending City Council approval, to assist residents and business owners as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. Expansion of the Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program Over the…

Ottawa Police – Tips on how to increase the safety of your business – March 25, 2020

The information provided is subject to change as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, for the most recent information please go to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus. March 25, 2020 – City of Ottawa The following are suggestions Ottawa business owners can take to increase security to their properties that are temporarily closed:   Remove all valuables from store…