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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORSEXECUTIVE

Chair Kim Majetic

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Past ChairWalter Heyden

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Vice Chair John LobraicoChudleigh’s Ltd.

Past ChairTeresa Fujarczuk

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Treasurer Nathan Porter

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DIRECTORS Stephanie Carruth

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Mihaela (Mickey) Dinis Grant Thornton LLP

Rob DuvallRDC Networks

Dion FarentinoRBC Royal Bank

Matt ReesROCKWOOL

Fred ScheuerIntrigue Media Halton Region Inc.

Kristina Tesser DerksenTown Council Representative

Tanya Vakil Fernandes Forest Hill Real Estate Inc. Brokerage Keystone

CHAMBER STAFF Scott McCammon, ACE, CCE

President & CEO

Joanne BarrettAdministrative Coordinator

Krista Lenardon-TrullMarketing & Communications Coordinator

Ashley GrantEvents & Committee Administrator

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CHAIR’S MESSAGE

These are unprecedented times. The on-going coronavirus has introduced extraordinary challenges to the health of our communities, the prosperity of our businesses, and the strength of our economy however it has not weakened our community spirit!

Our Chamber Team wants you to know that we understand the challenges you are facing and are here to support you. Our President Scott McCammon is in regular communication with all three levels of government and has been asking questions, raising concerns, and advocating on your behalf. Scott and his team are working collaboratively with Public Health Halton and other stakeholder groups to share information and resources for the benefit of the community. Our priority for the coming weeks and months will be to ensure that our members and our community get through this – TOGETHER.

We are doing our part to prevent community spread of the virus by postponing or cancelling or creating virtual chamber events such as our Chamber Gala, Virtual Milton Young Professionals, Business After Hours and Milton Breakfast Club for the next few months. We have also introduced a series of interactive webinars and virtual events covering a variety of topics that may be of assistance and interest to you. Some of

the events include, COVID Conversations, member webinars to help fellow members and the COVID Business Forum.

Milton Chamber launched a Micro PPE Procurement Portal to help our community supply local hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as essential service businesses with much needed PPE.

It’s important to offer our thanks to all those who are keeping us safe and sane every day…our healthcare workers and first responders, our restaurants and other food providers, and our government leaders. Please do your part to f latten the curve. Keep using physical distancing practices, remember to wash your hands frequently and cough into your elbow, eat healthy and exercise, and continue to stay positive. We remain committed to helping you navigate this challenge. We will get through this – TOGETHER.

Good health and all the best.

We are in this TOGETHER

Kim MajeticChair

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To register for any of the following Chamber events please visit www.miltonchamber.ca.

Upcoming eventsCOVID-19 BUSINESS FORUMTHE MILTON CHAMBER, MP ADAM VAN KOEVERDEN, MPP PARM GILL AND MAYOR GORD KRANTZ AND THE TOWN’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAVE TEAMED UP TO PROVIDE A SERIES OF FREE VIRTUAL FORUMS TO HELP PROVIDE CLARITY, DIRECTION AND ADVICE IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES. Wednesday, May 6 Topic: ‘Roadmap to Reopening’ Covering the 65 guidelines that will assist businesses as they get ready to re-open. 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Online webinar

VIRTUAL MILTON BREAKFAST CLUBPRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BENSOL CONSULTING Wednesday, May 13 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Online Meeting

BARTERPAY WEBINAR LEARN HOW TO LEVERAGE BARTER TO CONSERVE CASH WITH BARTERPAY Tuesday, May 19 2:30 PM Online webinar

VIRTUAL MILTON YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Wednesday, May 20 4:00 PM Online Meeting

VIRTUAL BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Tuesday, May 26 4:00 PM Online Meeting

POSTPONED EVENTSMILTON FARMERS’ MARKETPRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY Proposed opening date July 11 at the earliest 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Main Street, Downtown Milton See page 7 for the Milton Farmers’ Market update

31ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Rescheduled date August 11 Granite Ridge Golf Club 9503 Dublin Line

COMMUNITY AWARDS GALA Rescheduled for Friday September 18 Granite Ridge Golf Club SOLD OUT

THE INCREDIBLE RACE Rescheduled date TBD 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Various mystery locations in and around Milton.

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PRESIDENT & CEO’S MESSAGE

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Federal government, launched an information portal to help the business community prepare, persevere and ultimately, prosper as we collectively face the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s called the Canadian Business Resilience Network.

Resilience is a very appropriate word. It describes perfectly the spirit I’ve seen (virtually) throughout Milton. Businesses, employees, parents…. everyone has had to learn how to operate differently in a world we never imagined a few months ago.

Who knew that words like social or physical distancing, PPE, and pivot would be mainstream vocabulary? Who knew there were so many apps and programs for connecting people whether for conference calls or for doing events that would typically be face-to-face. Even Zoom has become a verb.

But that resilient spirit has seen many businesses pivot or change their operations to survive. Restaurants are doing curbside service or creating food bundles for people to cook at home; people are delivering their services or advice online; and manufacturers are shifting to create PPE and ventilators.

Even the Chamber has pivoted to do most of our events online. That has included our Business After Hours, Milton Young Professionals and the Milton Breakfast Club. We have also created our COVID Conversations series of webinars to help members learn about a variety of topics to help during the crisis, such as lease negotiations and remote working for leaders. We also created the successful series of Virtual Forums with MP Adam van Koeverden,

MPP Parm Gill, and Mayor Gord Krantz to discuss the issues and assistances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the postponement of the Community Awards Gala until September 18th (if events are allowed by then), we are also taking the award winner announcements on-line. Watch for details. We’ll be airing one awards category daily on the Chamber’s YouTube channel. Our friends at YourTV will also be airing the virtual Gala.

On a recent Virtual Forum with our politicians, we talked about summer employment opportunities. The Halton Region Small Business Centre let us know they are now accepting applications for their Summer Company youth entrepreneurship training, mentoring and grant program. Because of COVID-19, the program is being delivered virtually. The Region is also working with several colleges about work placement/co-op programs for businesses looking for help with digital projects and a reduced fee or at no-cost. For information, contact stephanie.mazhari@halton.ca

Katherine Jensen of Jensen Consulting is doing an information webinar with us on lease and rent negotiations during the crisis. She is following up with a session with an insurance insider to better understand business interruption insurance as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zoom call is Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00pm.

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Milton Chamber Launches Micro PPE Procurement Portal

Help us supply local hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as essential service businesses with much needed PPE.

Currently, the Federal and Provincial governments are working toward procuring large quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In the short term, there are local companies across Halton Region which can help alleviate short-term critical supply of PPE for local hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as, essential service businesses. No amount is too small.

The Chambers of Commerce of Halton Region in partnership with municipal, provincial and federal governments are working hard to ensure local businesses connect to fulfill urgent supply

Click here to submit your donation or view the Micro PPE Procurement Portal

We’re all in this together. We need your support. #HaltonStrong

Supporting Local BusinessThe Milton Chamber, in partnership

with the Town of Milton and Milton Economic Development are closely monitoring and assessing new developments pertaining to COVID-19, as well as its impacts on Milton business.

As business owners, employers, employees, and citizens, we recognize that this rapidly changing situation with COVID-19 is causing worry and concern.

To support you through this uncertainty, we have gathered and prepared several resources that you can navigate through these

challenging times. This includes information on how to access government financial assistance programs. Visit miltonchamber.ca/COVID-19 to access this information.

The Chamber site also has an updated list of local restaurants that are open for your support. Whether this is ordering a meal or purchasing gift cards to be used at a later date, your help is truly appreciated.

Click here to view a list of local restaurants, hours, and how to get food from them.

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NEW MEMBERS

ANTHONY MBADIWE, CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS Milton, ONContact: Tony Mbadiwe, Principal905-276-6400www.mbadiwecpa.caWe provide one-stop shop for accounting, consulting, tax and financial planning services for our clients across several industries including hi-tech, manufacturing, professional services, retail, etc.

BUDGET BLINDS OF MILTON Milton, ONContact: Sunita Vagadia, Owner905-874-8478With over 25 years of experience in custom window blinds, shades, drapes, and more, we provide design-driven solutions with the highest levels of customer satisfaction with the best warranty.

CFO CENTRE AND CORE CONSULTING SERVICES22 Frederick StKitchener, On N2H 6M6Contact: Vinnie Recile, CFO905-699-1634www.thecfocentre.caThe CFO Centre provides part-time CFOs to small and mid-market organizations at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CFO. We

are committed to helping companies work through complex financial issues.

CHILDVENTURES EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY 2800 High Point Dr.Milton, ON L9T 6P4Contact: Margaret MacCuish, Mark & Comm.905-693-7857www.childventures.caChildventures is a well established child care centre. Our environment makes education interesting and interactive, encouraging a sense of exploration and a positive attitude towards learning.

GALLINGER FORD LINCOLN 655 Main St. E.Milton, ON L9T 3J2Contact: David McQuilkin, GM905-875-3673www. gallingerford.comWe’ve been in the Milton community for over 50 years (started March 3, 1967) and we pride ourselves on community involvement.

HCR PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS INC. 310 Main St. E. Unit 106Milton, ON L9T 1P4Contact: Corie Begley, Br. Mgr.905-876-4661

www.hcr.caHCR is a staffing leader in the Milton area with over 25 years of industry experience. Our people, programs and processes reflect our knowledge and commitment to industry - defining service.

MACDEV FINANCIAL 525-420 Main St. E. Unit CMilton, ON L9T 5G3Contact: Valentin Bradu, Owner905-462-2866www:macdevfinancial.comNon-traditional financial advice that helps individuals, couples, families, business owners make smarter decisions about their money, using the power of debt elimination, cash flow planning and life.

MAKE CAFÉ AND CATERING 10220 Derry Rd. Unit 104Milton, ON L9T 4V2Contact: Kerry Bunney, Owner289-971-7006www.makecafe.caAs a unique independent cafe in the community, we provide a warm and inviting atmosphere featuring handmade products, live music, and delicious food made to order. Join us for open mic night on the last Friday of the month. We offer catering of breakfast, lunch, desserts and coffee/tea service.

Welcome new membersWelcome to the following new Chamber Members. We invite you to participate in Chamber events and encourage you to take part in the Chamber committees.

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Forbes Andersen LLPChartered Professional Accountants

Jennifer Sutherland1-877-947-0464 ext. 245

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400-420 Main St. E., Suite 110, Milton, ON L9T 4X5

MIRACLE IT CONSULTING INC. Milton, ON Contact: Maan Musleh, CEO647-836-7943www.miracleit.caMiracle IT provides client-focused, honest and high quality consulting services to empower our clients to make educated decisions to enable business growth. We provide end-to-end Digital Transformation Services with Expertise in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Business Intelligence, and the Azure Cloud.

PENCON 616 INC.1359 Lansdowne AvenueToronto, ON M6H 3Z9Contact: Frank Pennate416-891-4149www.penconcanada.comPencon is Concrete and General Contractor servicing Municipal, Industrial, & Commercial Sectors providing Concrete

Sidewalks, Curbs,Parking Lots, Excavations, Demolitions,Landscapes and Debris Removal

PEO OAKVILLE CHAPTER 300 North Service Rd. W.Oakville, ON L6M 3H2Contact: Sohail Naseer, Vice Chair647-330-4202www.peo-oakvillechapter.caActive in raising public awareness of engineering in Oakville and Milton!PEO chapters are active in delivering educational outreach, organizing community events and liaising with local government.

SHOELESS JOES SPORTS GRILL800 Main St. E., Unit 3Milton, ON L9T 0J4Contact: Dipti Joshi, Owner905-864-9779www.shoelessjoes.caSports theme Family Restaurant.

SIMPLY ELEGANT BY FOUZIA Milton, ONContact: Fouzia Tariq, Owner647-308-8457www.fouzia.caOur family owned company provides floral designs & event decorations. We do single arrangements, weddings, corporate events, networking events, birthdays, anniversaries, and private parties.

TINY HOPPERS SHERWOOD PARK6050 Main St. W. D1Milton, ON L9T 2X5Contact: Sara Salman, Owner416-894-0335www.tinyhoppers.caTiny Hoppers Sherwood Park is excited to serve the community of Milton by offering quality childcare. Our priority is to enhance and promote each child’s early learning development.

NEW MEMBERS

Premier Doug Ford originally announced that Farmers’ Markets were considered an essential service as part of the food supply chain. That changed on April 2nd when the list of essential services was reduced. At that point, Markets were no longer included. The Town of Milton originally closed all public

facilities until May 29th. That has now been extended until July 5th. Main Street is considered public space, so the Market cannot open on Main Street until mid-July at the earliest. But that depends on whether the emergency period of public space closures is extended again.

We will be assessing the situation

weekly and are also looking at other options for the Market, including an on-line Market.

For Milton Farmers’ Market updates please visit www.miltonfarmersmarket.ca.

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The value of having a Financial Planner may never be more important than right now.

As a comprehensive Financial Planner, I’ll help look at your big picture. Your assets, liabilities, pensions, your home(s), kids,

retirement and education goals, business succession plans, insurance, wealth and estate plans, how to optimize tax plans and cash f low, eliminate debts and debt interest. Whatever your goal. We have specialists in every region and partnerships with the best companies across the globe to put you first. My job is to get to know YOU. YOUR goals, your financial dreams and concerns, how you

view risk, money and the economy, what’s most important to you and “What’s your WHY?”.

I was a client long before I was a Consultant. I had a “Financial Plan” built for me and MY goals and was mortgage free by age 32. Since then I have dedicated my life to helping others with their most important goals and dreams as well.

If you have ANY questions at all, do not hesitate to reach out. I am probably the most transparent person you’ll ever meet and my energy and enthusiasm in seeing you meet your goals is second to none.

IG Wealth Management - Brandon Parkes FEATURED RENEWING MEMBER

Premier Packaging Canada LLC FEATURED NEW MEMBER

Throughout the years, Premier Packaging has prided itself on learning the ins and outs of all things packaging. We are manufacturers, distributors, designers, problem-solvers, builders, and so much more. We’re not here to just sell you a product, but to understand your entire business model. Our natural curiosity leads us to solve challenges and create lasting solutions for all your packaging needs. We ask ‘Why’.

With over 60 locations in North America, Canada, and Mexico we have serviced our customers’ needs with a proven record of success. We have introduced solutions that have effectively improved labor efficiency, reduced supply chain costs, and created a world class consumer experience for our clients.

Our business is built on value and relationships. We’ve listened to our customers and together we have created the best packaging products on the market. Premier Packaging is committed to delivering excellence, staying fresh in the marketplace, and thinking miles ahead of our competition. We’re excited to bring you the best products and solutions in the business.

Jim Wickware, who resides in Milton, is Premier’s Canadian Supply Chain Specialist. Along with supporting Premier National customers locally like Amazon and Neovia, he is also

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Renewing membersThanks to the following businesses for their continued support. *Escarpment Country™ Partner

Abco Group

ASK Law Professional Corporation

Atlantic Bearing & Drives Inc.

BDO Canada Limited

Be Your Best Self Coaching

Betty Pacheco, Bookkeeper, Data Entry,

Business Visions

BNR Electric Inc.

Brancier Jewellers

CCV Insurance and Financial Services

Champs FEC

Clintar Landscape Management of Mississauga West

Core Earthworks Limited

cosy soles

Davis Wire Products

Delcit Inc.

DM Air Inc.

EddieO’s Pourhouse & Kitchen

Express Employment Professionals

Fonseca & Fonseca Professional Corporation

Fresh Start Odour Treatment

GavCom Media Productions Inc.

Gil VanSoelen Painting

Gunding & Hans LLP

Halton Agricultural Society

Halton Gas Services

Halton Multicultural Council

House of Chords - Music Centre

Impact Logistics Inc.

Insurance Bureau of Canada

Key Centres Ltd./KCK Teamwear

Laurier Dental

Lone Star Texas Grill

Michael T. O’Gorman, CPA, CFP

Milton District High School

Milton Home Hardware Building Centre

Milton Mall

Milton Youth Soccer Club Inc.

National Sales Inc.

Oakville & Milton Humane Society

O’Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP

Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG)

Optimist Club of Milton

PEEL Landscape Depot

RBC Insurance

RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc.

Skon Laser Clinic

Sooley’s Safety Services

Sounds Good - Smart Homes, Audio

Video, Networking

Sparkling Green Cleaning Services

Sweatman Professional Corporation

TD Business Banking

TD Canada Trust - Bronte St. S.

TD Canada Trust - Derry Rd. W.

TD Canada Trust - Kennedy Circle

TD Canada Trust - Thompson & Main

TD Small Business Banking

The Clarity Project

Tim Hortons - Derry & Bronte

Tim Hortons - Regional Rd. 25

Tim Hortons - Santa Maria Blvd.

Univet Pharmaceuticals Limited

York Trafalgar Corporation

Youngs Insurance Brokers - Rob Clarkson

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COMMUNITY AWARDS GALAAimco Solrec LimitedAusten and Noble Insurance Brokers Ltd.BellCanadian ChampionCNCogecoCrozier & Associates Consulting EngineersDanielle’s FloralsDufferin AggregatesEnable Education GavCom Media Productions Inc.Granite Ridge Golf ClubHalton Region Small Business CentreHilary Matthews - RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.McLaren Press Graphics Ltd.Miltowne Insurance Services Inc.MTB Transit Solutions OLG/Elements Casino MohawkRobert (Pie) Lee Insurance AgencyROCKWOOL Style + SwoonTandia Financial Credit Union LimitedThe Albatross Restaurant at Granite Ridge Golf Club - Jimmy D.The Flower Mill

MAYOR’S BREAKFASTBellDSV Global Transport and LogisticsMattamy HomesO’Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP GOLF TOURNAMENTAllegra Marketing Print MailChudleigh’s Ltd.Cogeco

Crozier & Associates Consulting EngineersDufferin AggregatesFedar Investments proud partner at Granite Ridge Golf ClubHJMAC Inc. - McDonald’sInsurance Bureau of CanadaMattamy Homes Limited Milton Menace Junior A Hockey ClubMiltowne Insurance Services Inc.myFM - My Broadcasting CorporationO’Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP Oxford Properties GroupPROforma U-Want-OneROCKWOOLToronto West KOA CampgroundWallace Chevrolet Buick Cadillac Ltd. Wilfrid Laurier University

MILTON FARMERS’ MARKETWilfrid Laurier University

POLITICAL LEADERSHIP SERIESEnbridgeInsurance Bureau of CanadaCN

SMALL BUSINESS WEEKHalton Region Small Business CentreMilton Education Village Innovation CentreTown of Milton

SPORTS CELEBRITY DINNER & AUCTIONAPD Printing Inc.Arthur Electric Inc. Canadian Champion Chudleigh’s Ltd.

ClubLink CorporationCNCogecoFedar Investments proud partner at Granite Ridge Golf ClubGavCom Media Productions Inc. Hilary Matthews - RE/MAX Realty Specialists Inc.Impact Logistics Inc.Jackson Events RBC Royal Bank Robert (Pie) Lee Insurance AgencyROCKWOOL Woodbine Entertainment GroupU-Need Storage - A Durante Group Company

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The Town of Milton has launched a Busi-ness Support Plan to assist local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan includes specific measures that will help businesses navigate the unprecedented eco-nomic changes, uncertainty and pressures facing the local business community.

“I know business owners, employers, employees and residents recognize this is a rapidly changing situation that is caus-ing economic pressures for businesses and residents here in Milton,” said Mayor Gord Krantz. “That’s why we have put together the following measures to support our busi-ness community through this crisis.”

MILTON’S BUSINESS SUPPORT PLAN INCLUDES:

TEMPORARY TAX RELIEFThe Town of Milton is offering tempo-

rary tax relief for businesses by relaxing all penalties and fees for those that need to defer paying property taxes. The grace pe-riod runs from April 1 to June 30, 2020. For more information, please read the Town’s Tax Relief FAQs.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONSThe Town of Milton is currently accept-

ing electronic submissions of development applications for Zoning By-law Amend-ments, Official Plan Amendments, Draft

Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, Minor Variances, Consent, Site Plan Approval and Exemption from Part Lot Control. Prior to submission, email plan-ning@milton.ca to make arrangements with the Town’s Planning Administrator to ensure that you are able to make a complete submission.

Town staff are carrying out regularly scheduled pre-consultation meetings via teleconference or videoconference. To schedule a meeting, contact planning@milton.ca.

At this time, the Town is unable to move forward with statutory public meetings or Committee of Adjustment & Consent meet-ings. Town staff will continue to accept, process and review minor variance ap-plications, but building permits will not be issued until a final decision is rendered by the Committee.

For more information about the Devel-opment Review process during this time, visit the Development Applications section on the Town’s COVID-19 web page.

BUILDING SERVICESBuilding permit applications that were

submitted prior to the closure of Town Hall (March 17) continue to be reviewed. New permit applications can be submitted in PDF format to permitadmin@milton.ca.

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construction will be conducted indepen-dently by the Town’s building official, provided the project is in open air and no more than two personnel are in the build-ing. At this time, maintaining appropri-ate separation distances, inspections of occupied buildings will not be conducted at this time and inspection requests will be rescheduled as changes in Provincial restrictions are revised. Learn more about Building service changes on the Town’s website.

BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALSAt this time, business license renewal

applications will not be processed im-mediately. Payments can still be made by cheque. Non-essential businesses can re-new their licenses and pay the applicable licensing fees when they are operational again. For more information, contact licensing@milton.ca.

BUSINESS FORUM SERIESThe COVID-19 crisis has seen the need

for all levels of government to take signifi-cant and decisive action. This has included developing programs and financial assis-tance to help businesses survive.

Milton Economic Development, the Milton Chamber of Commerce, Adam van Koeverden, MP for Milton, and Parm Gill, MPP for Milton have teamed up to provide a series of free virtual forums to help pro-vide clarity, direction and advice in these challenging times.

In each Forum, MP van Koeverden, MPP Gill, and Mayor Krantz will address a specific topic or sector and get into more details about the supports available. For

more information, refer to Virtual Busi-ness Forum event details

Business Support Online HubThe Town’s Business Support online

hub provides the latest updates on provin-cial and federal programs, grants, training and tool kits that are available to help the local business community get quick access to the information and resources they need.

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SUPPORTING LOCAL ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES

Milton Economic Development has teamed up with the Milton Chamber of Commerce and local media partner 101.3FM to sponsor daily local radio seg-ments and provide free promotions for lo-cal essential businesses that remain open to service the community.

To support local businesses, visit Milton Chamber of Commerce for a listing of Milton restaurants remaining open to serve the community with take-out and curbside pick-up options.

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For more information about the Town’s response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, visit milton.ca/coronavirus.

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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Vice-President of Policy and Chief Econo-mist, Trevin Stratton, issued the following statement outlining five key consider-ations to help re-open the economy:

“As governments and public health officials increasingly consider the gradual relaxation of shutdown orders and set the conditions, they need to work closely with business.

Businesses want to ramp up economic activity quickly and safely in a way that allows Canadians to get back to work while protecting employees, customers and the general public. As they implement public health measures, businesses will need time to procure personal protective equipment and change how they operate.

Policymakers need to develop clear, predictable measures that are coherent domestically and aligned internationally where possible, and that minimize unin-tended consequences. Doing so will give Canadians the confidence to return to their workplaces and patronize businesses in their communities.

The following five key considerations will help businesses prepare for whenever we begin to restart the economy:

All hands on deck: Decision-makers need sound advice from a broad set of stakeholders: The crisis has shown good policy comes from broad stakeholder

input. Success will require advice from civil society, labour, and businesses of all sizes and sectors. The conversations need to start now in a structured manner. We recommend that the government create a task force to provide timely, real-world advice.

Don’t reinvent the wheel: Learn from international best practices: A number of industrialized economies around the world are ahead of Canada on their CO-VID-19 recovery and have already begun reopening their economies. Canada drawn upon lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful processes in comparable jurisdictions.

Together, apart: Interprovincial align-ment: Both in good times and throughout the pandemic, we have seen the effects of misalignment between provinces and ter-ritories. Although provinces will reopen at different speeds according to the public health conditions in each region, it is important to align reopening policies and requirements whenever possible to mini-mize costs and confusion for businesses operating across provincial boundaries. Businesses also need access to personal protective equipment to meet public health requirements in all regions.

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Back to trade basics: International trade: Canadian businesses rely on the international trade in goods and services. We need to re-establish global supply chains so we can get our busi-nesses running. Although it will take much longer to fully restore interna-tional trade movement, businesses need short-term measures to permit move-ment of cargo and business travellers. Canada needs a trade reboot plan.”

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The Ontario Chamber of Commerce released Uncharted Territory: Assessing the Landscape for Ontario’s Economic Recovery Post COVID-19. As governments urgently contemplate policies to reopen the economy, this report outlines the tools capable of providing critical economic relief at a time when businesses need it most, and the risks of failing to act appropriately.

“The inability of our members to make ends meet marks the beginning of what could be a swift deterioration of invaluable economic structures, such as supply chains, markets, investment, and credit facilities, irreparably harming Ontario’s future,” says Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. “We need to starve the virus, not the economy: im-mense and unprecedented relief measures will continue to be needed to preserve the economy through pandemic containment measures.”

The report explains that critical re-lief measures must use existing financial distribution channels, such as private loan guarantees and loan forgiveness programs, to ensure businesses have immediate access to cash, allowing them to reduce short-term costs needed to maintain their workforce, foundational investments, and credit.

“An unprecedented pandemic requires an unprecedented policy response: we urge governments to continue to examine all

relief measures at their disposal to ensure businesses are able to adapt to the economic challenges posed by COVID-19. Relief will ensure businesses are able to focus on how to re-establish their value offering once containment measures begin to ease,” noted Rossi.

Uncharted Territory is the first in a se-ries of COVID-19 policy briefs to be released over the coming months providing insights on the impacts of the pandemic on the busi-ness community. The report also advises the Ontario government to continue to:

Work with the federal government and Bank of Canada, encouraging the use of monetary policy in complement with fiscal measures, to preserve the economic viability of businesses. Though government can use debt financing and cash reserves to support businesses, monetary policy is needed to support credit market liquidity, private investment, and fiscal measures in funding direct relief.

Work with the federal government to implement a comprehensive COVID-19 test-ing and tracing regime. The report explains that it is only through exhaustive testing and tracing of potential breakouts that busi-nesses and their respective workforces will be offered confidence in their ability to work in a safe environment.

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Unprecedented Health Crisis Demands An Unparalleled Economic Response