A RECAP OF CWCC VIRTUAL EVENTS TO DATE

Dana Burdenuk posted on 4/27/2020 10:09:00 AM

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A RECAP OF OUR VIRTUAL EVENTS TO DATE

Throughout the month of April, we have hosted five webinars, and partnered with The Grand at 101 and the Township of Centre Wellington on a Virtual Town Hall featuring all four levels of government.

If you missed any of these events, we have recapped each below, with links to recordings, materials, and related resources.

Stay tuned for more details on our Virtual Speed Networking planned for May, and don't forget to RSVP to the Virtual Business After Hours happening next Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 7:00pm.

As always, we are here to help! Please reach out anytime!

- The CWCC Team

RECAP OF THE

SWAP TALK SPECIAL EDITION

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL

Last week, in partnership with The Grand at 101 and the Township of Centre Wellington, we hosted a special edition of Swap Talk - a Virtual Town Hall featuring all four levels of government.

We have compiled a summary of the topics discussed, as well as included related links to the programs and resources discussed.

If you would like to listen to the recording of the show, please click the link below. The recording is separated by speaker, so you are able to easily listen to the most relevant parts for you!

SWAP TALK RECORDING

MP Michael Chong discussed the Canadian Government's Economic Response Plan, and provided updates on many of the programs within that plan. He answered a listener question related to supports in place for agricultural businesses.

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)

Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)

Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)

Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

MPP Ted Arnott discussed some of the decisions that have been made at the provincial level, including decisions to amend Acts such as the Education Act and the Police Services Act. These decisions have allowed necessary changes to be implemented based on mandates put in place.

Ted answered a listener question relating to tenants and landlords and support regarding rent payments, and spoke to whether we can anticipate more changes to the essential businesses list.

Ontario-Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program

List of Essential Work Places

Kelly Linton, Mayor of Centre Wellington and Warden of Wellington County, spoke about property tax payments being deferred, and shared that all seven municipalities within Wellington County are working together on decisions such as this and did all make and announce the same decision.

Kelly answered a question regarding how the Township is enforcing mandates around physical distancing and business closures. He also provided more information on the Keep Well Emergency Fund, which is a fund of $1 million available to provide low-interest loans to Wellington County businesses. He also addressed the use of public spaces and whether we may see changes in how these can be used as the weather improves.

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SWAP TALK RECORDING

We held five webinars in April, with over 100 people joining us online. These webinars were supported by some of our fantastic members as speakers.

Each webinar was recorded, and the links and topics are provided below:

Navigating Government Supports, with Lynne Bard from Beyond Rewards

Video Recording

Practical Tips to Manage Change & Clarity on Local Resources, with Kristel Manes from Business Centre Guelph Wellington and Tina Heathers from Wellington Waterloo Community Futures

Video Recording

The Next 90 Days, with Peter Mohr from Entrepreneurial Counsel

Video Recording

Managing HR Effectively in a Crisis, with Dana Gidge from RLB LLP

Video Recording

Employee Benefits as a Lifeline to our Business & our Employees, with Michele Mactaggart from Bensol Consulting

Video Recording

Thank you for your ongoing support as we navigate the change to virtual events! We appreciate you!

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About the Author

Dana Burdenuk

I worked most recently with Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph where I was responsible for procuring donated products from local businesses for the ReStores and build sites. This role got me involved with many of our great businesses here in Centre Wellington as well as participating on the Member Services Committee with CWCC.

Habitat was a big career change for me as I had spent the previous 25 years working in corporate Human Resources and Sales & Marketing roles in a number of industries including Manufacturing, Distribution, and Financial Services. I made the decision to leave the corporate world behind to pursue opportunities to be more community-focused (and spend less time travelling all over North America!).

When the opportunity for the GM role with CWCC presented itself, I felt it was a perfect blend of my skills, business knowledge, and passion. I was previously a Board of Directors member with the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce and participated in their Membership Services Committee for eight years, which gave me a good understanding of the Chamber business model. I’m so pleased to be here, focused on providing service, solutions and benefits to local businesses and raising awareness of the value that the Chamber provides.

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