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Manager of the Northwest Business Center Allyson Pele giving a presentation to council (from 2019)
The Northwest Business Center says there is a new program that local entrepreneurs can tap into.
Allyson Pele says its called a Grand Opportunity.
“This program provides businesses with a grant of up to $1,000 towards one-time professional marketing services that will aid their businesses in recovery,” says Pele, “Successful applicants will gain direct one on one business council from a marketing strategist at Wake Marketing.”
She explains that businesses in the Kenora and Rainy River Districts can apply.
“Participation in this program will empower businesses to adapt and effectively market themselves in the ongoing post-COVID economy. These programs are for business who want to explore their entire business and marketing strategy and build a plan in order to move themselves forward.”
Author of the article: Bronson Carver
Publishing date: Apr 15, 2021 • 5 hours ago • 3 minute read • Mayor Dan Reynard, centre, on Main Street Mayor Dan Reynard, centre, on Main Street in downtown Kenora cutting the ribbon - a banner that reads Welcome! Glad You Are Here - in July 2020. The city is planning a similar event on May long weekend, if public health protocols allow. Photo by File /Miner and News
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During a committee of the whole meeting early Tuesday morning, Kenora council heard from city staff about a possible second round of COVID-19 economic recovery.
As a COVID-19 response effort, the new plan would build off recovery measures approved in July of last year, including big spend events, main street markets, and free parking downtown, all of which are meant to keep money flowing and support local businesses through tougher economic times. Many of the projects are made possible through partnerships between the city and the Ke