Let's Talk Business
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Final Business Retention & Expansion Final Report AVIALABLE NOW
December 16, 2021
Thank you to all of the local businesses that took the time to participate in the BR&E initiative. Data obtained through the full BR&E survey, 30 Second Quick Polls and Task Force Retreats influenced the development of Grimsby’s BR&E Action Plan.
Results from the BR&E initiative will directly influence the Town’s upcoming Economic Development Strategy, which will support local Grimsby businesses to grow, create jobs and stay in Grimsby.
Check back to this page for updates on the progress of this initiative and/or subscribe to “stay informed”.
WE ARE NOW IN PHASE FOUR OF THE BR&E INITIATIVE.

Final Business Retention & Expansion Final Report AVIALABLE NOW
December 16, 2021
Thank you to all of the local businesses that took the time to participate in the BR&E initiative. Data obtained through the full BR&E survey, 30 Second Quick Polls and Task Force Retreats influenced the development of Grimsby’s BR&E Action Plan.
Results from the BR&E initiative will directly influence the Town’s upcoming Economic Development Strategy, which will support local Grimsby businesses to grow, create jobs and stay in Grimsby.
Check back to this page for updates on the progress of this initiative and/or subscribe to “stay informed”.
WE ARE NOW IN PHASE FOUR OF THE BR&E INITIATIVE.

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Successful Reopening
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Participate, collaborate, stay informed...and WIN!
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Have you completed the BR&E survey?
Submit your survey before July 11th and be entered to WIN our raffle, in partnership with the “Grimsby’s Got It!” buy local campaign!
The BR&E survey covers a variety of issues, including product & service demand, reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic and positive mental health in the workplace.

Have you completed the BR&E survey?
Submit your survey before July 11th and be entered to WIN our raffle, in partnership with the “Grimsby’s Got It!” buy local campaign!
The BR&E survey covers a variety of issues, including product & service demand, reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic and positive mental health in the workplace.
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Town Launches COVID-19 Business Support Page to Assist Local Businesses
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On May 20th, 2021, the Town of Grimsby’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (GEDAC), in partnership with the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce, launched the Town’s first Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) initiative with local businesses.From initial responses from the BR&E survey, the project team heard local business concerns about needing access to resources to assist amidst COVID-19.
In response, a COVID-19 Business Support page, which can be found under the “Let’s Talk Business” tab on the Town’s website, has been launched to connect local businesses with valuable information regarding:
- Federal, Provincial & Municipal business grants
- Sourcing PersonalContinue reading
On May 20th, 2021, the Town of Grimsby’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (GEDAC), in partnership with the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce, launched the Town’s first Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) initiative with local businesses.From initial responses from the BR&E survey, the project team heard local business concerns about needing access to resources to assist amidst COVID-19.
In response, a COVID-19 Business Support page, which can be found under the “Let’s Talk Business” tab on the Town’s website, has been launched to connect local businesses with valuable information regarding:
- Federal, Provincial & Municipal business grants
- Sourcing Personal Protective Equipment vendors
- Scheduling training & well-being workshops that focus on mental health in the workplace
- Regional and Provincial guidelines for businesses during COVID-19.
Your partnership and participation is critical as we move forward on this exciting initiative with our local business community. The BR&E initiative will help shape our community and economy by connecting with local businesses in a meaningful way.
Participate, Collaborate and Stay Informed by subscribing to the projects Let’s Talk Business Portal today.
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Survey Privacy
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BR&E Survey Available Now!
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BR&E Survey Coming
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Campaign Launch
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BR&E Lifecycle
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PREPARATION (April 2021)
Let's Talk Business has finished this stage- Communication to Local Businesses (Ongoing)
- Launch Let’s Talk Business Survey Portal
- Business Survey Preregistration
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COLLECT & ANALYSE (May - October 2021)
Let's Talk Business has finished this stage- Local Grimsby Business Survey
- Immediate Support Actions COVID-19
- Survey Data Analysis
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DEVELOP GOALS & ACTION PLAN (October - January 2022)
Let's Talk Business has finished this stage- Develop Business Update Summary
- Prepare Final Report
- Communicate Results
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IMPLEMENT & MONITOR (Ongoing)
Let's Talk Business is currently at this stage- Implement Actions
- Monitor & Track Progress
- Integrate Key Findings – Economic Development Strategy
Who's Listening
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Economic Development Officer
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Grimsby's Economic Development Advisory Committee