City of Toronto Launches BusinessTO Support Centre

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Today, Mayor John Tory announced the launch of the BusinessTO Support Centre as part of the Mayor's Economic Support and Recovery Task Force's short-term action plan. This new resource provides businesses of all kinds with one-on-one guidance, over the phone or through virtual meetings, on how to access the various government support programs available to companies operating in Toronto, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program, Canada’s Work-Sharing Program, and Canada’s Emergency Business Account Program. Not-for-profits, cultural organizations and consultancies can also access the BusinessTO Support Centre for assistance.

To access the BusinessTO Support Centre or connect with a Business Advisor, visit the City’s website here.

In addition to these new one-on-one supports, the City of Toronto is also running a series of webinars for businesses with subjects ranging from government supports to managing finances and resources throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Three upcoming webinars are available through the same website and are scheduled on the following dates:

Monday, April 27 at 10:00 A.M. - How to Manage Your Financials and Cash Flow During this COVID-19 Crisis – Register here
Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 A.M. - How to Market Your Business Through the COVID-19 Crisis – Register here
Friday, May 1 at 10:00 A.M. - How to be Productive Working from Home & Plan during COVID-19 Crisis – Register here

Please contact the Sussex Municipal Team if you have any questions.

Jamie Besner, Principal - jbesner@sussex-strategy.com
Angela Drennan, Vice President - adrennan@sussex-strategy.com
Tristan Downe-Dewdney, Associate - tdowne-dewdney@sussex-strategy.com
Lauren Goethel, Jr. Associate - lgoethel@sussex-strategy.com

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