March 2024 BIA Newsletter

Uxbridge BIA’s Easter Eggstravaganza and Colouring Contest!

The Uxbridge BIA is excited to be hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza! On Saturday, March 30th from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., friends and families in Uxbridge will come out to hunt for Easter eggs at participating businesses throughout the BIA.

This event also includes pictures with the Easter Bunny! Make sure to stop by the BIA Hut located in the Circle K parking lot during the event to snap a pic.

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

In anticipation to this event the BIA is conducting an Easter Colouring Contest for the chance to win a prize basket! The Contest is open NOW until March 26th. Click here to learn more.

My Main Street Business Sustainability Applications Open Now!

The Business Sustainability Stream will support brick-and-mortar businesses located on main streets across southern Ontario with up to $20,000 in non-repayable funding to enhance productivity. The program will provide advanced market research to businesses to address localized needs and opportunities.

Funding will be made available to businesses that employ between 1 and 50 staff, have demonstrated revenue growth, and provide a business case on how the funding will strengthen their existing capacity and support their growth.

The Business Sustainability stream is open for applications between February 22 and March 31, 2024. Learn more at MyMainStreet.

CEBA Loans - Key Dates

Stay informed about the key dates for CEBA Loans:

• March 28, 2024: Deadline for repayment to qualify for partial loan forgiveness for eligible borrowers who applied to refinance the loan by January 18, 2024.
• December 31, 2026: Final repayment deadline for all outstanding CEBA loans and applicable interest.

For full details, visit the Government of Canada’s CEBA page.