KAWARTHA LAKES-This weekend local businesses are asking residents to buy and dine locally.
All local Chambers of Commerce and the Lindsay Downtown BIA have joined forces with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, boards of trade and Chambers of Commerce across the country in support of Canada United, a national movement to support local businesses across the country.
“It’s outstanding how all Chambers across Kawartha Lakes have come together in support of the Canada United campaign, and the local campaign that we’ll all be a part of over the coming months. We are stronger together,” commented Marylee Boston, on behalf of the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce.
As part of the movement, RBC has brought together more than 50 of Canada’s leading brand business associations, and Chamber networks to rally Canadians to “show local some love” by buying, dining, and shopping local to help kick-start our economy.
“Shopping local means supporting a dream. Lindsay’s Downtown is so fortunate to be part of the wider community of Kawartha Lakes who believe in the value of supporting our local businesses, which in turn makes a vibrant community for all of us to live, work and play,” said Melissa McFarland, General Manager, Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Association.
August 28 to 30, 2020 is the Canada United Weekend in Kawartha Lakes.
How you can get involved:
1. Watch: Canada United videos online at GoCanadaUnited.ca
Like: Posts from @GoCanadaUnited on social media
Hashtag: Share your weekend experiences using #CanadaUnited to show your support.
Follow: Follow City social media on Facebook and Twitter to be a part of our local campaign.
For each view or like in connection with the Canada United program or use of #CanadaUnited on Twitter, Royal Bank of Canada will contribute $0.05 up to a maximum contribution amount of $2 million from until August 31, 2020 toward the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund administered by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the national Chamber network.
The fund will provide small businesses with grants of up to $5,000 to cover expenses related to personal protection equipment, renovations to accommodate re-opening guidelines, and developing or improving e-commerce capabilities. Small business owners interested in the program can visit GoCanadaUnited.ca.
2. Enter to win $250,000 in cash prizes – this weekend only
Earn a chance to win one of 25 $10,000 cash prizes when you shop or dine local Canada United Weekend, August 28 to 30. Limitations apply. Visit CanadaUnited.ca/win for details.
Deputy Mayor Pat O’Reilly shared his hopes for the campaign, “We’re thankful to the community for their support during COVID-19, in making an effort to visit and buy local during the pandemic. We’re looking forward to the ongoing support of Kawartha Lakes residents to help bolster the sales of our local merchants who have been hard hit the last six months.”
