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My Main Street Funding Returns!

Apply Today!

Applications are now open for My Main Street, a $15-million Government of Canada investment, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to foster the stabilization and revitalization of main streets across southern Ontario.

My Main Street is being delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and offers two streams that open for applications on February 22, 2024:

1. The Business Sustainability stream will support brick-and-mortar businesses...

Register for the North Durham Building Business Forum on November 14

Join fellow entrepreneurs from Durham Region’s northern communities on November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Trail Hub in Uxbridge for the return of the North Durham Building Business Forum. Falling within Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week, this free, high-energy event aims to bring together small business owners from across north Durham to connect with local business support organizations, hear inspiring stories, share a meal, and network with fellow entrepreneurs.

Register today for the...

Uxbridge BIA’s Spooky Saturday Returns Oct 28th!

Halloween is coming early this year! The Uxbridge BIA Spooky Saturday Trick-or-Treat Trail takes place Saturday, October 28th from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Children 12 and under, dressed in costume and accompanied by adult are welcome to trick-or-treat at participating businesses located throughout town. The event will also include fun activities for children at various stores.

Follow the Uxbridge BIA on Facebook and Instagram for more updates!

Below is the Trick-or-treat trail map to help guide your...

Canada Emergency Business Account Survey Results

OBIAA, TABIA and OCOBIA have been surveying members of Your BIAs, thanks to your support. We will be combining the two key questions asked and will present the full picture to our members and MPs. OBIAA, with your support, received 868 responses.

Here are some preliminary results: 

Repaying your CEBA loan

Business debt can be a source of anxiety, especially in a turbulent economy, but the CEBA loan gives you some breathing room. Before you rush into paying back your loan, review the repayment...

2023 Business Count returns to Durham Region

As part of an annual Region project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy, businesses in Durham Region should expect a knock on their door this spring/summer. The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting a Business Count to gather statistics from local businesses about their operations.

Between May and August, the Region’s Business Count team is scheduled to visit all business establishments in Durham Region, to...