May 15, 2020 - Economic Development Newsletter
DETAILED LIST OF STAGE 1 OPENINGS
This list is effective May 19, 2020, and may be updated when the corresponding emergency orders are amended.

Construction
Retail
Vehicle dealerships & retailers
Media operations
Scheduled surgeries (public and private facilities)
Health services
Community services
Outdoor recreational amenities
Individual recreational sports
Individual sports competitions without spectators
Professional services related to research & development
Emissions inspection facilities
Veterinary services
Animal services
Indoor & outdoor household services
Maintenance

Click link below for more detailed information on each category.
BUSINESS GRANTS AND LOANS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund

The Southwestern Ontario Development Fund supports eligible small- and medium-sized businesses investing in new equipment and training to expand operations in these regions, and also provides support to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations investing in economic development projects.

Eligibility:
Wellington

For Eligible Activities and Amounts please click on the link below.

Deadline:
• Extended deadline to May 29, 2020
AgriScience Program - Projects
Eligibility:
  • Indigenous groups
  • Co-operatives
  • Corporations and businesses

For Eligible Activities and Amounts please click on the link below.

Deadline:
  • Continuous intake until March 31, 2023
Digital Originals

The Canada Council for Arts and CBC/Radio-Canada are releasing a new grant program to support Canadian artists that have been impacted by COVID-19.

Eligibility:
  • Artists and arts groups and organization registered with the Canada Council for the Arts

For Eligible Activities and Amounts please click on the link below.

Deadline:
  • Application will be accepted beginning in mid-May on a rolling basis until June 15, 2020
INNOVATION GUELPH - FREE BUSINESS CONSULTATION
FREE 1 hour consultations for business

Are you a start up, scale up or s mall and medium-sized enterprise ( SME) looking for advice? Innovation Guelph is offering an additional FREE 1 hour consultations to businesses needing to talk to an advisor about their specific business issues.
For a one on one consultation click "More Information" which will take you directly to the Innovation Guelph website to choose a date/time that works best for you. Our experienced mentor will reach out to you to arrange a meeting, i.e. zoom, skype of by phone if need be.
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