Digital Main Street
Digital Main Street helps Ontarioโs main street businesses grow by adopting digital tools and technologies to improve online retail and streamline back office processes.
The leading network for BIAs – proudly representing
60,000+ Local Businesses Across Ontario
Ontario Business Improvement Area Association
The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) is a network representing and supporting BIAs across Ontario. We encourage and guide BIAs to increase their effectiveness, contribution to the economic, cultural and social well-being of communities.
OBIAA is a leader in the development and sharing of information, tools, training, resources and best practices.
Return on Investment of BIAs
The Return ON Investment of BIAs Study will identify the common success factors needed by BIAs, industry and government to assess the contribution of BIAs to their communities.
Accessibility
The Accessibility Smart Businesses Project aims to identify and remove barriers to employment for persons with disabilities in communities across Ontario.
Goverment Relations
OBIAA meets annually with the Planning, Environment, Resources and Land (PERL) Provincial Deputy Ministries and Assistant Deputy Ministers encouraging understanding and recognition of the paradigms facing โMain Streetโ Ontario.
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The world just changed rapidly, leaving many uncertain of how they are going to survive the economic impact of Covid-19. Enterprise Toronto is hosting free webinars with Andrew Patricio of Bizlaunch on how the small business owner can manage their finances during this crisis.
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With the spread of COVID-19 and the partial, temporary and full closures of many businesses, we know that small business owners have questions about how to deal with their employees. Join Stephen Wolpert and Marc Kitay, partners at award-winning employment law boutique Whitten & Lublin for a session to answer questions like:
-Am I allowed to lay my staff off during this emergency?
-What are the consequences of doing so?
-What if I canโt afford to rehire them when the emergency ends?
-Are my employees eligible for employment insurance or wage subsidies?
-If I am the owner but I am on payroll, am I eligible?
-What steps can I take to protect myself from claims by my employees?
As 'non-essential' retailers have been forced to close across the country for an unspecified time, it is now vital for small main street businesses to cultivate an online presence. Digital Main Street's
Digital Service Squad will be continuing to service businesses remotely (virtually) in active areas. If you have any questions about booking an appointment with the Digital Service Squad or to check if they are available in your region, email: info@digitalmainstreet.ca
via Retail Insider
Main Street Retailers Must Get Online to Survive Amid Pandemic: Experts
www.retail-insider.com
As many physical stores have been mandated to close, associations are stepping up to help retailers get online at a critical time.If you're a storefront small business owner in #ontario looking to create or enhance your website, take advantage of Digital Main Street's upcoming webinar: Website Building for Beginners.
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It's now a vital time for small main street businesses to cultivate an online presence. @digital_mainst Service Squad continues to help business owners virtually. Email to inquire: info@digitalmainstreet.ca
@Retailinsider #Ontarioshutdown https://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2020/4/main-street-retailers-must-get-online-to-survive-amid-pandemic-experts
If you're a storefront small business owner in #Ontario looking to build a new website or enhance existing one, take advantage of @digital_mainst 's upcoming webinar: Website Building for Beginners. #DigitalMainStreet #Ontarioshutdown #smallbizsupport https://bit.ly/2vSLoN0
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2020 Annual BIA Conference
April 19th – 22nd
