Good Afternoon All, Well I believe this will be my last email for this year (at least I'm hoping it is). I want to start with a quick reminder that we have a number of Broadview Danforth certificates that were given out over the holidays. 680 News used them as their corporate gift this year, our restaurants still have some left from the Thrill of the Chill event, and one of our Board Members bought some to give to their…

Good Afternoon All, For those who weren't able to watch Premier Ford's announcement this afternoon the Province of Ontario will be going into a full lock-down starting at 12:01am this Saturday, Dec. 26/20. For those of us currently in the Grey Zone this lock-down will last for 28 days. Below is the Province's release which provides full details. The Premier did announce that Ontario will be launching a new grant for small businesses. The grant will range from $10,000 to…

Good Afternoon All, Premier Ford made a brief statement this afternoon and, as we probably all expected, the current lock-down will not be lifted this coming Monday. The restrictions that Toronto is currently under will continue. Premier Ford will be providing more details on Monday (Dec. 21st) at 1pm. I will provide you all with a summary immediately afterward. Thanks,Susan

Good Morning All, Following yesterday's Think Outside The Big Box rally we've been approached by local ad agency Zulu Alpha Kilo and they would like to create a campaign that would continue the message of shopping local and helping small businesses. This campaign would start this coming Tuesday, Dec. 15 and run to Thursday, Dec. 17. They are asking if any of you would be interested in participating - You would need to confirm your participation by tomorrow (Sunday). Here's…

Hi All, Just a quick note to thank you for taking the time today to stand up for our small businesses. It was great to see so many of you participating. I know how frustrated, stressed and tired everyone is at this point so your participation was greatly appreciated. We received a lot of media coverage and are compiling it all into a file which I will share with you once it's complete. Our BIA and you, our members, have…

Good Morning All, First, thank you to all of the business owners who have agreed to stand up for small businesses tomorrow at noon. Attached please find the following: 1. Our media release - already sent out 2. Instagram template - for those who wish to promote tomorrow's protest on your social media 3. Business sign templates - these are currently being printed for those who need a sign; some of you have made your own signs which is great!…