• Small Business Week: October 18 - 24

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    October 20, 2020
    October 18 - 24 is Small Business Week across Canada.  It is a time to show our appreciation of the businesses that support our communities!  The Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce calls on everyone to take a moment to thank a local business!  

    Thank you Mayor Foster for Proclaiming Small Business Week in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and recognizing the hard work of our local business





    In Canada today, during Small Business Week, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced an investment of $12 million to support the Canada United campaign. 

    As part of the Canada United movement, RBC brought together more than 70 of Canada’s leading brands, the national chamber of commerce network and business associations to rally Canadians to “show local some love” by buying, dining and shopping local. Click here to learn more about Canada United.  

    HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT:  Grants up to $5,000 are available to small businesses so they can cover the costs of physical modifications to their businesses to meet local health and safety requirements. The grant can also be used to help firms enhance their e-commerce capabilities so they can do more business online.   

    The new application window will for the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund will  open on Monday, October 26, 2020.  Canadian small business can learn more and apply for the grant online through Go Canada United.