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CLOSURE NOTIFICATION -Saltastic

CLOSURE NOTIFICATION
With the announcement from provincial officials, Saltastic will be closed for 28 days starting December 26th, 2020.
If you have appointments booked, we will contact you by phone or email to reschedule.
We want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us during this pandemic and holiday season, it means so much 
Please be safe and stay tuned for more details about curb-side pick up and local delivery options.
#provincewidelockdown  #StaySafe  #saltasticlounge #breathe #kemptville #wewillgetthroughthis  #smallbuniessowner

#LoveNG local businesses

Think Green with NG Green: With only 2 weekends left until Christmas, time is running short to shop for that special gift. Avoid the crowds and give NG Green as a gift and support our local economy. NG Green is our community’s made in North Grenville local currency that can only be spent in local participating stores. Purchase NG Green at the North Grenville Municipal Office from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Visit www.LoveNG.ca for a list of participating local businesses.
#LoveNG local businesses

5K Giveaway

Did you know Trigon Insurance offers Group Insurance rates to NG Chamber Members & their employees?
They are also participating in $5000. Giveaway times 24!!!!!
Please contact ASAP as this great contest closes on Dec 31, 2020 Don't Delay!

Contact Carmen Castrucci today so she can enter you for your chance to win! All you need to do to enter is touch base with Carmen!
ccastrucci@trigoninsurance.com or call 613-520-4100

Ferguson Tree Nursery

The Kemptville Lions annual cut Christmas tree sale at Ferguson Tree Nursery is now underway! All trees are $45.00.
Newly added for 2020: Decorative boughs and branches such as cedar, pine, fir, birch, dogwood and willow. Pine cones and birch blocks are also available.
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HOURS: Monday to Friday  10am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm.

Digital Mainstreet program info

Ronnie Quesnel has a technical support background and experience with a variety of tools and technologies.  Helping small businesses grow digitally during a difficult time is something I look forward to and hope to achieve.  Ronnie is a digital service squad member who helps main street businesses achieve digital transformation by assisting with onboarding and grant application procedures.  He helps main street businesses grow by activating and implementing free, easy-to-use digital tools and technologies.
 

Employment Standards Update

Minimum wage rates
New: Minimum wage rates in Ontario increased on October 1, 2020. Under the Making Ontario Open for Business Act this increase is tied to the Ontario Consumer Price Index for 2020.
The increase to the general minimum wage is 25 cents, which brings the new rate to $14.25 an hour.
The general and specialized minimum wage rates that also take effect on October 1, 2020 are detailed in the chart below.

Business Advice with Darren Gallacher from Grenville CFDC Webinar

Business Advice with Darren Gallacher from Grenville CFDC
Looking for expert advice to help you achieve the vision you have for your business? North Grenville CFDC offers one-on-one business advice to assist you in assessing and planning a business start-up, expansion or relocation. 
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This webinar is proudly sponsored by Tom Graham with TD Graham + Associates.