Indigenous CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
COVID 19 update - Manitoba in Restricted (RED) Level
Provincial Response Level: CRITICAL
Community spread of COVID-19 is not contained and/or there are significant strains on our health care system. As of Thurday, November 12, the province of Manitoba moved to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System to halt COVID-19 transmission and protect Manitoba's most vulnerable citizens.
Updated public health orders went into effect November 20 at 12:01 a.m. and will further restrict gatherings at private residences and allow critical retailers to only sell essential items. These restrictions will be in place until at least December 11, 2020.
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Lockport, MB, St. Andrews Lock and Dam, Bridge Deck Replacement and Rehabilitation
Tender Notice - Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)Status Status: Active The information regarding construction tender is now posted. The SALD – Deck Replacement Project is now live on Buy & Sell. To review click the following link: https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-PWZ-050-11177 New Training Program available for Indigenous Women
SEED Winnipeg is running a new training program entitled Indigenous Women Exploring Business. This eight-week online training program has been developed specifically for Indigenous women who are looking to start their own business. The program starts in February and classes are three days-a-week through to the end of March. There is a free Information session on the program being run online on January 25th, 2021. For more information on the program, and to register for the Free Information Session, go to this link today! http://seedwinnipeg.ca/programs/sessions |
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS STABILIZATION PROGRAM (IBSP)
One of the Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce’s own members, First Peoples Economic Growth Fund (FPEGF), has been designated to help First Nations businesses access the program – which provides eligible businesses with financing up to $40,000.
The Fund allows eligible businesses up to a maximum financing amount of $40,000, comprised of a 25% non-repayable contribution and a 75% interest-free loan to be repaid within 48 months. The application process is not complicated, and the people at FPEGF are there to help you along the way.
If you’re interested download the IBSP application form at FPEGF’s website www.firstpeoplesfund.ca or contact the First Peoples Economic Growth Fund at IBSP@firstpeoplesfund.ca.
PROVINCE OPENS INTAKE FOR THE MANITOBA BRIDGE GRANT
NOTICE: Beginning March 5, 2021, the Manitoba Government will begin issuing an additional payment to Bridge Grant recipients that were previously approved under the program.- Apply Here
NOTICE: Beginning March 5, 2021, the Manitoba Government will begin issuing an additional payment to Bridge Grant recipients that were previously approved under the program.- Apply Here
COVID-19 - RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS
As a business owner or employee, you have questions and concerns about how COVID-19 will effect you. To help you through this, here are relevant and credible tools and resources.
Government of Canada
Full List of Resources from Government of Canada
Government of Manitoba City of Winnipeg Canadian Chamber of Commerce Resources
As a business owner or employee, you have questions and concerns about how COVID-19 will effect you. To help you through this, here are relevant and credible tools and resources.
Government of Canada
Full List of Resources from Government of Canada
Government of Manitoba City of Winnipeg Canadian Chamber of Commerce Resources
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