The Economic Development Department is here to support our business community. As we navigate the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working with our industry partners to ensure that you have the supports you need.
We want to hear from you! We would like to understand how our local businesses and organizations are doing as we move into the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Use the Business Recovery Check-In form to let us know if you've accessed any funding support or programs, so we can learn about the challenges you are facing.
Click here to fill out the form.
Please contact our office if you need help completing the form, have questions, or would rather complete the form by phone.
Entrepreneurship in East Gwillimbury |
The Town of East Gwillimbury and the Town of Georgina are continuing a partnership with York University's YSpace to deliver a two-year Business Incubator and Accelerator pilot project to support entrepreneurs and economic growth during the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
This project will create an ecosystem of entrepreneurial resources, including mentorship, access to networks and co-working space for collaboration at no cost to the business. It will foster new business opportunities as well as personal and professional development for new and existing entrepreneurs. A combination of on-demand business support and programming within Georgina and East Gwillimbury, both in-person and virtually, will be offered. Programs will be refined and augmented to address the specific needs of each business community. |
Tourism Recovery Fund |
The Tourism Relief Fund supports tourism businesses and organizations to adapt their operations to meet public health requirements while investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth.
Eligible applicants include tourism entities that cater mainly to visitors, such as:
To be considered eligible for this fund, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Financial support Total contributions to businesses are either:
Not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous entities (not generating profits) will be eligible for non-repayable contributions.
FedDev Ontario is accepting applications for the Tourism Relief Fund in southern Ontario from November 2, 2022, to November 28, 2022. Tourism operators with events and activities during this time are eligible to apply. |
Digital Main Street |
Digital Main Street is a program that enables main street businesses to connect with the digital technologies, tools and service providers needed to increase sales, engage new customers and grow their business. The program includes:
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Futurpreneur |
Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for two decades. Futurpreneur is the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Their internationally recognized mentoring program hand matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,400 volunteer mentors. |
Brennan Kenny
Economic Development Manager
Tel: 905-478-4282 x 3862
Email Brennan
Brittny Stevenson-Byers
Economic Development Officer
Tel: 905-478-4282 x 3870
Email Brittny