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100 Reopening Ideas for Small Business

Are you talking to your local business base? This is the time for communities and businesses to innovate and make new choices. Here are 100 ideas to assist in coaching local businesses. 

Register by Aug 4 -  Destination Creation Program

Join industry professionals in this first intake starting August 18. Equip yourself with tools and tips to increase local business (and community) destination potential.  Register Here. 

The next online delivery will start September 16 with one session per week for 7 weeks. To encourage business owner participation, sessions will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm.

CanSask Job Grant can make a Difference

Local businesses now require an effective online platform profiling products or services and a user-friendly payment process.  Consumers are visiting businesses ONLINE first, before paying them a visit.  Work with local businesses to get them online; ensure they know the new trends in social media marketing (eg Facebook groups). Leverage the CanSask Job Grant.

	BDC Success Story From onsite to online in one weekend. Makerkids is a an example of what all businesses require to do in order to survive and thrive.  Read more
	Time to consider Import Replacement This new research paper highlights the export trade imbalance in rural Canada. Increasing local and regional trade sovereignty is a proactive strategy during these times of change.  Read more
	Local Food Infrastructure Grant The Government of Canada has issued a second call for proposals. This is a great opportunity for community groups to come together and work on local/regional food security. Link to the program here.
	Stories from the Field Shaunavon Business Video Series Saskatoon Farmers Market extends reach with pop-ups Kindersley Library Grab Bags

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