April 14, 2021 · 0 Comments
By ROB PAUL
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Every strong community is built on local businesses, but for local businesses to thrive they need residents who embrace them.
With more and more big box stores and chains taking local customers away from small businesses, keeping it local has never been more important.
Few have put in more work at ensuring local businesses in the Caledon area receive the support they need than Ward 5 Area Councillor Tony Rosa, a leader in the Love Local campaign.
Rosa has been at the forefront of the charge in Caledon on the importance of shopping and eating local and he’s been using social media to spread the word on all the businesses the Town has to offer.
December 17, 2020 · 0 Comments
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
Mayor Allan Thompson held a Mayor Virtual Town Hall meeting Tuesday night to discuss the various support programs available for local small businesses.
Joining the session were MP Kyle Seeback and MPP and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones.
Members of the public submitted questions about COVID-19 and their small businesses and each level of government was able to provide their feedback and answers.
Myriad topics were covered including masks, business landlords, resources and programs available, as well as internet services.
“Without a doubt, small businesses have taken the hardest economic hit during the pandemic. Local businesses are the heartbeat of our town,” said Mayor Thompson. “That’s why shopping local is so important.”