Economic Development in Woolwich
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COVID-19 General Information Essential Workplaces Report Price Gouging
COVID-19 Updates for Businesses |
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As the Province begins to reopen, new information is continually being provided to assist the public and business owners. Below is some information that may be of assistance to you. Read Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan for a list of Federal support programs and Ontario's Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 for a list of Provincial support programs. For the latest Provincial updates, visit Ontario's Newsroom. Please sign up for the Woolwich Business Newsletter to receive updates from the Economic Development and Tourism Department.
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Temporary Patio Permits |
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Effective June 12, 2020 under the Province's Stage 2 reopening plan, Restaurants and Patios in the Township of Woolwich are permitted to re-open for dining in outdoor areas only, such as patios, curbside, parking lots and adjacent premises. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) will not require licensees to apply or pay a fee for temporary extensions, licensed establishments, subject to having municipal approval and meeting all other applicable requirements. Temporary patio approvals can be sought through the completion of the 2020 Temporary Patio Application. Temporary patios are also subject to the Region of Waterloo's protocol for re-opening restaurants and food services. |
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Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) |
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The Region of Waterloo, all seven area municipalities, Waterloo EDC (Waterloo Region Economic Development Corporation) and local partners have created the Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) to help all types of local businesses cope with challenges caused by COVID-19. This group will encourage businesses to continue to reach out to their existing economic development contacts with any inquiries or needs, and common requirements will filter up through the Business and Economic Support Team. The group will also work closely with the Regional Pandemic Control Group to ensure a coordinated community response to the COVID -19 pandemic. |
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Woolwich Support - Financial Flexibility for Residents and Businesses |
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In an effort to help with potential financial pressures facing Woolwich residents and businesses, the Woolwich Council approved immediate financial flexibility for residents and businesses including:
In addition, Council approved additional relief and support for residents and businesses by developing an application-based property tax deferral program. The new program, which will launch in June, will allow residents and businesses to apply to extend 2020 Final Property Tax Bill due dates by 60 days. For more information, visit our Taxes webpage. *Please note that current due dates will remain as is and no changes are being made to these dates unless approved through the deferral application. The approved actions are meant to give customers additional time to make payments on both their property tax and utility accounts if needed. Through these actions property owners and utility customers can still continue to pay in full or if need be, partial payments, without being penalized. Customers can continue to make payments through a Pre-Authorized Payment Plan, online banking, by mail or by the payment box located at the Maple Street side of the Township Administration Building located at 24 Church Street West in Elmira. For additional information, please contact: Teresa Armstrong |
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Economic Development Waterloo Region |
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The Region of Waterloo is strategically positioned as an export-driven economy because of the close proximity and access to large scale road, rail, and air transportation systems, including ready access to Canada's most important road transportation corridor (Highway 401) and three major Canadian-United States border crossings: Niagara; Windsor/Detroit; and Sarnia/Port Huron. Built on the success of entrepreneurship and innovation dating to our first settlement of Mennonite farmers, Waterloo Region is known for its hard work ethic and highly sought after talent pool. View the Region of Waterloo Township of Woolwich Incentives. Below you will find key resources to assist you in learning more about Economic Development in Woolwich and Waterloo Region.
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