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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 2 Survey Results ​​

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

T​o monitor the progression of COVID-19 on the Ontario’s tourism industry the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) and Regional Tourism Organizations are working together to provide up to date information to the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Culture Industries:  Link to Survey ​

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