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​Surveys and Results

In an effort to monitor the progression of COVID-19 on local businesses, the County of Simcoe, in partnership with our member municipalities, the Cities of Orillia and Barrie, and regional partners are conducting a survey to determine how we can best support your business and advocate to various levels of government. Your input is valuable and will help guide us during this challenging time.  ​​

Phase 1 Survey Results ​

Phase 1 Survey Infographic ​

Phase 2 Survey Results ​​

Phase 2 Survey I​nfographic 

Covid-19 Business Support and Economic Stimulus Action Plan  - April 17, 2020 ​​​

The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is conducting a s​urvey to better understand impact of Covid-19 on tourism businesses​ to help inform their advocacy efforts. TIAO will use this data to inform their Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) Conference briefing papers and meetings with key ministers in August.

Statistics Canada​ has launched a survey to measure the impact on Canadians. 

​​Business Toolkits 

• ​​Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Preparedness Website and Pandemic Preparedness Guide​​
  
• The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) ​is offering free templates to easily put policies in place​
  
• The Canadian Payroll Association ​
  
• Pandemic Recovery: Return to Business Checklist​ - Workplace Safety and Prevention Services 
  
• Support for Entrepreneurs ​​- the Business Development Bank 
  
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit​
• Workplace Safety & Prevention Service- Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit 
• Leadership in times of Crisis: a Toolkit for Economic Recovery and Resiliency
• Tools  and Tactics for Businesses During COVID-19  - Resources from MARS in areas such as HR, cash flow and supply chain ​
• The Conference Board of Canada   - daily blogs, webinars and information on economic implications of COVID-19​
• COVID-19 Small Business Help Centre - Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
• Social Distancing Resource - County of Simcoe - poster for display at your place of business ​
  
• ​​Managing Supply Chain ​Risk and Disruption - Deloitte ​
  
• Business Planning Toolkit - BDC​
  
• Multilingual Resources 
• 8 Domains of Well-Being:​ Andria Jones-Bitton, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of Guelph has created a campaign for maintaining a balanced and healthy well being