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The City of Kawartha Lakes is committed to supporting businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Business Survey
Thank you to the almost 500 businesses that shared their experience with us in the COVID-19 Business Survey. The survey has now closed and we are following up with businesses that requested help. The survey data is being analyzed and aggregated results will be shared shortly.
If you need assistance, please contact us at ecdev@kawarthalakes.ca.
The City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development, including the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (KLSBEC), remains available to support our business community. Although municipal facilities are closed, Economic Development and KLSBEC services are available by phone and electronically.
Kawartha Lakes Economic Development is part of Team Kawartha Lakes which includes Kawartha Lakes Economic Development, Kawartha Lakes SBEC, Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce, Lindsay Downtown BIA, Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce, Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce, Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce, Impact 32, the Innovation Cluster, Kawartha Lakes CFDC, VCCS Employment Services, Workforce Development Board and OMAFRA Regional Staff.
The Team is working collectively and collaboratively to ensure that local businesses receive up to date and accurate information. To stay informed and prepared, we encourage you to:
- Subscribe to the Economic Development Newsletter to stay informed, click here to read latest edition.
- Subscribe to the Business Events Calendar for upcoming webinars
- Subscribe to the City of Kawartha Lakes COVID-19 page for up to date news
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City of Kawartha Lakes Economic Development 705-324-9411 extension 1232 |
Kawartha Lakes Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (KLSBEC) 705-324-9411 extension 1283 |
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Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce manager.chamber@bobcaygeon.org 705-738-2202 |
Coboconk/Norland Chamber of Commerce chamber@coboconknorland.ca |
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Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce 705-887-3409 |
Lindsay Chamber of Commerce 705-324-2393 |
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Lindsay BIA 705-324-7710 |
Innovation Cluster 705-536-1101 extension 500 |
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KLCFDC 705-328-0261 |
VCCS 705-328-0180 |
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Workforce Development Board 705-749-3250 |
#TeamKawarthaLakes |
Government Support and Financial Assistance
Business Continuity Planning and Pandemic Preparedness
| The Canadian Chamber of Commerce |
| The Ontario Chamber of Commerce |
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| Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety |
| New! Workplace Safety and Prevention Services |
| Insurance Bureau of Canada |
| Working for Home |
Useful Business Templates and Webinars
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| Crisis Communications Planning Guide (Canadian Chamber of Commerce) | ||||||
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Visit the Business Events and Workshops calendar to see a full list of upcoming webinars.
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Employee Support Information
| Legal Information |
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COVID-19 Checklist for Canadian Employers (Canadian Labour and Employment Law) Frequently Asked Questions (Global HR Lawyers) |
| Employee Safety |
| Keeping You and Your Employees Safe (CFIB) |
| Human Rights |
| Ontario Human Rights policy statement on COVID – 19 (Ontario Human Rights Commission) |
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