Inhalt.com Fifty-nine businesses will share close to $125,000 as a result of the Burlington Safe Restart program. The grant is geared to provide some necessary relief to local businesses that have been adversely affect by COVID-19. Burlington’s business support organizations, known as Team Burlington (Burlington Economic Development, Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Burlington Downtown Business Association, Aldershot Village BIA and […]...
Fifty-nine businesses will share close to $125,000 as a result of the Burlington Safe Restart program.
The grant is geared to provide some necessary relief to local businesses that have been adversely affect by COVID-19.
Burlington’s business support organizations, known as Team Burlington (Burlington Economic Development, Burlington Chamber of Commerce, Burlington Downtown Business Association, Aldershot Village BIA and Tourism Burlington), developed the plan and partnering with the City of Burlington and POST Promise, launched the Burlington Safe Restart COVID-19 Business Relief Grant on September 29.
“The Burlington Safe Restart Program will help ease some of the financial impacts that COVID-19 has had on our business community,” said Anita Cassidy, Executive Director, Burlington Economic Development. “The importance of restarting the economy and rebuilding consumer and employee trust was something Team Burlington was hearing loud and clear from our business community, and we knew we needed to find a way to provide direct, hands-on support. We are thrilled that The City of Burlington has stepped up to support our business community. Additionally, the partnership with POST Promise has equipped us to ensure our businesses are doing everything they can to protect themselves, their employees, and their customers, and I’m thrilled to have them on board.”
The response to the program saw more than 95 applications received in the two-week application window that closed on October 13. Future phases of the program are expected.
The businesses that receive funds fall across a broad range of industries including hospitality, retail, health, wellness and sports.
The money can be used towards related COVID-19 costs such as PPE and renovations to physical space to allow businesses to properly adhere to public health guidelines.
As part of the eligibility requirements, recipients are also required to make the POST Promise, a private sector-led initiative that provides essential information on how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Chamber, Economic Recovery Task Force launch ‘POST Promise’
Tuesday October 13, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A new campaign sponsored by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and the Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force is encouraging local business owners to make the “POST Promise” to help build consumer confidence that all necessary steps are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The local effort is part of a […]...
A new campaign sponsored by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and the Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force is encouraging local business owners to make the “POST Promise” to help build consumer confidence that all necessary steps are being taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The local effort is part of a national POST (People Outside Safely Together) Promise campaign where businesses can make a pledge to take five key steps to keep consumers safe by helping foster environments where physical distancing is maintained, washing and sanitizing of hands occur regularly, workplaces are being kept clean and disinfected, people are being encouraged to stay home if unwell, and where respiratory etiquette, including the wearing of masks, is being followed when recommended,
Businesses making the POST Promise can register their commitment to these principles online at the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and receive a special POST Promise logo to display for customers. They will also gain access to free resources to help create a safe environment for their employees and customers.
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce CEO Cyndi Vos said the city’s economic recovery from COVID continues to be slow in some sectors, and businesses should be looking to do anything they can to reassure customers they are making every effort possible to prevent the spread of the disease in their management practices.
“We are excited to get this going with the Recovery Task Force,” she said, “and this is just to showcase there are many businesses out there already doing these five steps. But to boost consumer confidence, knowing that you’re part of this program and to display the (logo) badge – it’s just to let consumers walking into your building know you’ve done all these five steps.”
Consumer confidence is everything, said Vos, when it comes to maintaining a business in these times when cases of COVID-19 appear to be on the rise in recent weeks.
“That is the big step moving forward,” she confirmed, “knowing that we are taking all these steps seriously. Certain industries have (rebounded) and certain industries are still struggling. So I wouldn’t say that it is at equal balance across the board; especially with the limitations on how many people you can have in a space while respecting social distancing. People are starting to get out and about, but there are people that avoid going into a place if there is any level of uncertainty. So what this recognition does; it gives that consumer who is looking and is aware of that certainty the business is putting protocol into place.”
For more information on the POST Promise program visit http://www.postpromise.com. Those business owners wishing to pledge their commitment to the promise can contact the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce directly.
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The City of Burlington is encouraging businesses to join the POST Promise
Wednesday September 30, 2020
Inhalton, September 29, 2020 The City of Burlington is encouraging business to join the POST Promise to help get customers to return. The POST Promise is a self declaration that shows a business is working to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The goal is to inspire resident confidence in the health and safety precautions of a business to help get […]...
The City of Burlington is encouraging business to join the POST Promise to help get customers to return.
The POST Promise is a self declaration that shows a business is working to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The goal is to inspire resident confidence in the health and safety precautions of a business to help get the local economy back on track. The campaign was started by a group of Canadian business associations.
Once completed, a business is provided with the necessary communication and implementation tools to educate employees on the five key steps to workplace safety, which were created to be consistent with what has been recommended by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Businesses that make the promise will be able to use and prominently display the POST Promise logo which is a nationally recognized symbol of a business’ commitment to doing their part to protect their customers’ and employees’ health and safety as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Participating business can also purchase a kit which will include additional communication tools like window decals, posters and tent cards which can be used to further build awareness of their commitment within their place of business.
To help encourage others, the City of Burlington is participating in the POST Promise with City Hall and all public facilities displaying the campaign’s logo.
Ford of Canada joins POST Promise in an effort to help protect Canadians and support business recovery
Monday September 28, 2020
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. has joined an impressive roster of Canadian businesses championing a new national initiative called POST Promise designed to help protect Canadians as they return to public spaces and workplaces. Launched in June, thousands of businesses across Canada have already made the POST Promise, with more joining every day. Each business commits to […]...
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. has joined an impressive roster of Canadian businesses championing a new national initiative called POST Promise designed to help protect Canadians as they return to public spaces and workplaces.
Launched in June, thousands of businesses across Canada have already made the POST Promise, with more joining every day. Each business commits to following five key actions that were developed in consultation with the Public Health Agency of Canada to help prevent the spread of COVID 19. These actions include: maintaining physical distancing; staying home if unwell; wearing a mask when required and practicing respiratory etiquette; cleaning and disinfecting regularly; and, washing and sanitizing hands. Businesses that make the promise are then able to display the POST Promise logo in their storefront – a clear indication to employees and customers that they are doing their part to protect Canadians’ health and safety.
Ford of Canada has joined the initiative as a Founding Partner and has encouraged its dealer network across the country to consider making the “POST Promise,” to support the initiative and the necessary 5 key actions of the POST Promise platform. Participating dealers will proudly display the POST Promise logo in prominent locations throughout their stores.
“The POST Promise Program reinforces Ford of Canada’s belief that the health and safety of our employees and customers comes first,” says Jim Hartford, Vice President Marketing and Sales, Ford of Canada.
“POST is thrilled to have the support of Ford of Canada and its dealer network,” said Laura Hearn, President & Executive Director of the POST Promise. “By taking a leadership role with this critical initiative, Ford is demonstrating its unyielding commitment to keeping its customers and staff safe during this unsettling time, as well as being a good corporate citizen for the sake of all Canadians. I hope that other large Canadian companies will be inspired to also join this national movement.”
“I congratulate Ford of Canada for taking this important step to help rebuild confidence in our stores and workplaces,” says Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada and POST Promise Board Member. “Getting the economy back on track safely and responsibly requires the joint efforts of government and the private sector and we applaud all businesses that are doing their part to let Canadians know they can confidently return to public spaces and help support their local economies.”
About The POST Promise
The POST Promise is a private sector-led initiative, in collaboration with various levels of government, designed to help Canadians confidently and safely take the first steps back into public spaces and the workplace. Participating businesses receive important education and training as to how they can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are able to display the POST Promise logo which is a nationally recognized symbol of a business’ commitment to doing their part to protect the public’s health following COVID-19. A national, not-for-profit organization called the POST Promise Corporation was established in June 2020 to provide governance and ongoing operational and financial management of the POST Promise program. The POST Promise a self-declaration – it is NOT a “certification” or “approval” from any regulatory body. All businesses are still required to follow the laws and recommended guidelines from their local public health office and government bodies. To learn more about how businesses can join the POST Promise initiative, visit www.postpromise.com.
About Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three regional offices, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, two parts distribution centres, two R&D sites, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 8,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employed in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca.
BOMA Webinar: Bringing Confidence Back to Commercial Real Estate
Sunday September 27, 2020
Earlier this week, Laura Hearn, President & Executive Director at POST Promise Promesse APRES joined Salvatore (Sal) Iacono, Executive Vice President, Operations Cadillac Fairview and BOMA Canada for an important discussion about Bringing Confidence Back to Commercial Real Estate. Watch it here...
Stopping the spread of COVID-19, one small business at a time
Friday September 4, 2020
(Toronto Sun) After months of closures and uncertainty, Canadians are starting to get out of their homes and back into their local shops and restaurants. But the fears and anxiety about the spread of COVID-19 continue to weigh heavily. That stress is compounded by the confusion born from inconsistent approaches to closing down and reopening […]...
After months of closures and uncertainty, Canadians are starting to get out of their homes and back into their local shops and restaurants. But the fears and anxiety about the spread of COVID-19 continue to weigh heavily.
That stress is compounded by the confusion born from inconsistent approaches to closing down and reopening our economy across the country. Many people still don’t feel confident going out, and small businesses are suffering.
Public health and government guidance may vary by region, but there is one indicator every Canadian can look for to know they are safe. The POST Promise logo in a storefront window is becoming a nationally recognized symbol of a businesses’ commitment to doing their part to protect the health and safety of their customers and employees as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
Participating businesses commit to following five steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These steps include maintaining physical distance, washing and sanitizing hands, keeping workplaces clean and disinfected, telling employees to stay home if unwell, and practicing respiratory etiquette, including wearing a mask when recommended.
Businesses that make the POST Promise receive important information as to how they can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and they have direct access to the latest and most up-to-date government and public health information.
Across Canada, thousands of businesses are already participating, with more joining every day. The POST Promise is free and for the common good! The program has been designed to help consumers feel confident that the coffee shop, hardware store, or chiropractor’s office is aware and doing what they can to help slow the spread. Businesses can only use and display the POST Promise logo after receiving the COVID-19 health and safety information, and committing to the five steps.
The POST Promise is a private sector-led initiative, in collaboration with various levels of government, designed to help Canadians confidently and safely return to public spaces and the workplace. Organizations and associations representing more than 100,000 businesses across Canada have already endorsed the POST Promise. Our partners include the Business Council of Canada, Retail Council of Canada, Restaurants Canada, the Building Owners and Managers Association, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and the Canadian Global Cities Council.
Perhaps even more importantly, our members are mom-and-pop shops in small towns and big cities in every corner of this resilient country. By the time the first snow flies, you will find POST Promise signs on every Main Street in Canada, at your favourite diner, antique shop, and grocer.
We want to thank the businesses across Canada that have made the POST Promise. You are leaders in keeping your customers and employees safe as our communities reopen. We welcome more businesses, of all sizes and industries, to make the POST Promise by going to postpromise.com.
We all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Look for the sign, and if you don’t see it, help spread the word. Let’s stay healthy, support local businesses, and get our economy moving again, together.
Laura Hearn is the President and Executive Director of POST Promise.
Town of Fort Eerie Supports POST Promise
Friday August 7, 2020
FORT ERIE (Press Release) As public spaces and workplaces across Canada begin to reopen, thousands of businesses are coming together to build confidence and awareness to keep customers, employees and communities safe. The Town of Fort Erie is joining this initiative by partnering with the POST Promise to support local businesses....
FORT ERIE (Press Release) As public spaces and workplaces across Canada begin to reopen, thousands of businesses are coming together to build confidence and awareness to keep customers, employees and communities safe. The Town of Fort Erie is joining this initiative by partnering with the POST Promise to support local businesses.
Burlington Dance Academy Officially Made the POST Promise
Tuesday July 28, 2020
The Burlington Dance Academy officially made the POST Promise for the protection and safety in the workplace.
Today, I’m encouraging all local businesses to voluntarily make the POST (People Outside Safely Together) Promise and take some steps to help inspire consumer confidence and protect customers’ safety and health as #BurlON enters Stage 3, tomorrow. ?? https://t.co/Q3PCyQlFza
— Marianne Meed Ward (@MariannMeedWard) July 23, 2020
Stella Artois Supports the POST Promise
Friday July 24, 2020
Stella Artois supports the POST promise, a new recommendation to enjoying bars and restaurants safely.
Cadillac Fairview Makes The POST Promise for Workplace Health and Safety
Thursday July 23, 2020
(Full Release) To continue its commitment towards workplace health and safety, Cadillac Fairview (CF) is leading efforts to help curb COVID-19 and reestablish consumer confidence by committing to the POST Promise. The POST Promise is a private sector-led initiative, in collaboration with various levels of government, designed to help Canadians confidently and safely take the […]...
(Full Release) To continue its commitment towards workplace health and safety, Cadillac Fairview (CF) is leading efforts to help curb COVID-19 and reestablish consumer confidence by committing to the POST Promise.
The POST Promise is a private sector-led initiative, in collaboration with various levels of government, designed to help Canadians confidently and safely take the first steps back into public spaces and the workplace.
Participating businesses receive essential information on how to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and voluntarily commit to following 5 key actions and practices which were created in alignment with safety measures recommended by the Public Health Agency of Canada:
Maintain physical distancing.
Stay home if unwell.
Practice respiratory etiquette.
Clean and disinfect regularly.
Wash and sanitize hands.
Businesses who “make the promise” are then able to display the POST Promise logo which will act as a clear indication to employees and customers that they are doing their part to protect Canadians’ health and safety as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
“Cadillac Fairview is committed to ensuring the safety of our employees, guests and clients during this unprecedented time,” says Sal Iacono, Executive Vice President of Operations, Cadillac Fairview. “This program is an important step towards a healthier recovery period for CF and Canadian businesses everywhere and we’re proud to be a part of it.”
The POST Promise launched in early June and organizations representing more than 100,000 businesses across Canada, and all levels of Government, have already endorsed this initiative.
“We are incredibly grateful to Cadillac Fairview for supporting the POST Promise and helping to build awareness of this important initiative.” said Laura Hearn, President & Executive Director of POST Promise. “By making the promise, and encouraging others to do the same, Cadillac Fairview is not only keeping its shoppers and employees safe, but also taking a leadership role in helping to restart the economy.”
To learn more about how businesses can join the POST Promise initiative, visit www.postpromise.com.
About Cadillac Fairview
Cadillac Fairview is one of the largest owners, operators and developers of best-in-class office, retail and mixed-use properties in North America. The Cadillac Fairview portfolio is owned by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, a diversified global investor which administers the pensions of more than 323,000 active and retired school teachers. The real estate portfolio also includes investments in retail, mixed-use and industrial real estate in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.
Valued at over $31 billion, the Canadian portfolio includes over 35 million square feet of leasable space at 68 properties in Canada, including landmark developments, such as Toronto-Dominion Centre, CF Toronto Eaton Centre, CF Pacific Centre, CF Chinook Centre, Tour Deloitte and CF Carrefour Laval.
About The POST Promise
The POST Promise is a private sector-led initiative, in collaboration with various levels of government, designed to help Canadians confidently and safely take the first steps back into public spaces and the workplace. Participating businesses receive important education and training as to how they can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are able to display the POST Promise logo which is a nationally recognized symbol of a business’ commitment to doing their part to protect the public’s health following COVID-19. A national, not-for-profit organization called the POST Promise Corporation was established in May 2020 to provide governance and ongoing operational and financial management of the POST Promise program. The POST Promise is NOT a “certification” or “approval” from any regulatory body. All businesses are still required to follow the laws and recommended guidelines from their local public health office and government bodies.
Remember these 5 Important Steps and Take the POST Promise
Thursday July 23, 2020
This initiative is designed to help Canadians confidently and safely take their first steps into public spaces
We all have a role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19. @post_promise is an initiative designed to help Canadians confidently & safely take the first steps back into public spaces, while helping businesses build consumer confidence.
Dave Filipchuk, CEO of @PCLConstruction: “We're proud to be part of a collective solution to help Canadians confidently and safely make their way back into the workplace and public spaces knowing their well-being is always top of mind." #POSTpromisehttps://t.co/8JAYL7GZRH
— Business Council of Canada (@BizCouncilofCan) July 22, 2020
Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force Takes the POST Promise
Wednesday July 22, 2020
The Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force Tweets About Taking The POST Promise.
Make the Post Promise! This national initiative will help businesses safely re-open and build both employee and consumer confidence. Find out more at https://t.co/U4u7qc8Vj5pic.twitter.com/Wl2UqR8CDc
— Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force (@RegionTask) July 22, 2020
VP of Marketing at Halifax Chamber of Commerce Discusses How we Can Return to Meetings Safely
Tuesday July 21, 2020
The VP of Marketing at Halifax Chamber of Commerce discusses how we can return to meetings safely.
We all have a role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19.@post_promise is an initiative designed to help Canadians confidently and safely take the first steps back into public spaces.
Today's announcement by @Bill_Morneau on CEWS & is a life line for employees & businesses of all sizes. What the economy most needs now is the return of customers (i.e. demand). For that to happen we need to build confidence. @post_promise#cdnpolihttps://t.co/7WlerHBVqt
The Government of Canada has partnered with the People Outside Safely Together (POST) Promise program, an initiative launched by Canadian private sector and CBRN member organizations to help #CdnBiz reopen safely.
Done. Even tho we’re still working remotely, we want our customers to know our contract-free home deliveries are done responsibly. And when we eventually return to the office, we want our staff to feel confident in their workplace. @post_promise#TheVine2020x20https://t.co/3SI4e7rt5L
The @post_promise signifies a business’ commitment to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The objective is for businesses to collective help Canadians confidently and safely start returning to public spaces and the workplace. Make the promise today at https://t.co/zJwkNRlYpu. pic.twitter.com/uTFlvjmmgv
— Resourceful City Sudbury (@ResourcefulCity) July 15, 2020
Restaurants Canada is Committed to the Highest Standards of Health and Safety
Monday July 13, 2020
Restaurants Canada is coming together with POST Promise to create the safest environment for bars and restaurants.
@dillydallyeats is making the POST Promise and doing its part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.#POSTPromise is designed to help Canadians confidently and safely take the first steps back into public spaces and the workplace.
The health and safety of our employees, customers and communities is our number one priority. We're proud to support @post_promise in partnership with @RestaurantsCA to help Canadians confidently and safely take the first steps back into restaurants and bars. pic.twitter.com/AF4b8AvmNL
— Labatt Breweries (@LabattBreweries) July 8, 2020
Goldy Hyder says see POST Promise
Monday July 6, 2020
Goldy Hyder discusses the POST Promise with Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister
Informative meeting today with Manitoba Premier @BrianPallister on lessons to learn from their effective management of covid as well as getting economic restart right. See @post_promise!
As businesses across ?? reopen, we can help maintain the safety of all Canadians by following @post_promise’s workplace safety measures. Transmission rates are reduced when customers and employees do their part in keeping each other safe.??https://t.co/CYgCJfT62xpic.twitter.com/qP1N76BXi3
The Ontario Government is celebrating International Small Business Week with the launch of the “Shop Local! Shop Safe! Shop with Confidence!” campaign, encouraging Ontarians to support their local small businesses and to shop safely while doing so.
The POST Promise includes 5 workplace safety steps for businesses in Canada
Monday June 29, 2020
Businesses in Canada can now commit to five official steps, in keeping with recommendations by the Public Health Agency of Canada, in order to ensure the safety of their customers and employees in the workplace....
Restaurants Canada is proud to announce that we are a founding partner of The @post_promise. This is a declaration that businesses make through highly signage that is designed to help Canadians confidently & safely take the steps back into restaurants: https://t.co/7SodBfI1cWpic.twitter.com/UrOdtlCnNb
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has recently conducted a survey that revealed that while half of small businesses are now completely open, less than 20 percent are earning their usual income for this time of the year.
Plant Matter Kitchen makes the POST Promise
Monday June 15, 2020
In the interest of Plant Matter Kitchen's staff and guests, they have joint the POST Promise initiative
1 in 10 Canadian businesses may never recover from coronavirus, industry group says
Sunday June 14, 2020
Many provincial governments are slowly relaxing novel coronavirus restrictions and reopening, but some Canadian business groups are concerned that many enterprises won’t be able to bounce back....
Many provincial governments are slowly relaxing novel coronavirus restrictions and reopening, but some Canadian business groups are concerned that many enterprises won’t be able to bounce back.
Labatt Breweries joins ‘Post Promise’ initiative
Saturday June 13, 2020
Labatt Breweries of Canada has signed on as a founding corporate partner of the newly launched initiative called POST Promise....
LONDON, ONT. — Labatt Breweries of Canada has signed on as a founding corporate partner of the newly launched initiative called POST Promise, (People Outside Safely Together).
Labatt Breweries is a founding partner of The POST Promise
Thursday June 11, 2020
Todd Allen of Labatt Breweries says "We commit to #ThePostPromise to help Canadians safely take the first steps back into restaurants and bars."...
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took his morning press conference on the road on Thursday for what looked a lot like a campaign-style event, in a bid to once again tout the suite of federal aid businesses can access as the economic reopening continues across Canada. The prime minister once again promised more help will be coming as the country navigates a new normal.
(THE CANADIAN PRESS / Justin Tang)
Labatt Breweries’ Derek Bernard promotes the POST Promise
Wednesday June 10, 2020
We’re proud to be partnering with Restaurants Canada and the POST Promise program to help instill confidence in customers and employees as Canada begins to reopen. ...
OTTAWA, June 10, 2020 /CNW/ – Small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government of Canada has introduced a wide range of supports to help businesses pay and retain their employees and keep up with their operating expenses during this difficult time.
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