The Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant is taking action to help protect the health and safety of our members, partners and our employees. We are currently implementing measures to do our part in containing the further spread of the COVID-19 virus.
As a result, we are enhancing our communications systems to respond to this rapidly evolving matter. We will continue to monitor the potential impact to Chamber operations and events, and will keep members updated through our website, e-news, and social media accounts for the status of our scheduled meetings and events.
The Chamber office remains open and is practicing recommended social distancing and cleaning initiatives. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support with your concerns or questions.
To assist and support the business community with preparing and responding to COVID-19, please refer to these resources from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Province of Ontario, and Brant County Health Unit:
- Brant County Health Unit
- Pandemic Preparedness Guide
- Crisis Communications Planning Guide
- Business Continuity and Recovery Plan
- Government of Ontario: COVID-19 information for Ontarians
- Government of Canada: COVID-19 Outbreak update
- Centre for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 Resources
- World Health Organization: COVID-19 Updates
- Leading In Unprecedented Times – Three Things to Do Right Now
- CDC: Keeping your workplace, school, and home safe
- Health Canada decision-making guidelines for mass gatherings during COVID-19
- Calgary Chamber of Commerce ‘Maintaining business during an infectious disease outbreak’
- Government of Canada: COVID-19 Travel Advice
- Government of Canada $1 billion COVID-19 Response Fund
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce Pandemic Preparedness for Business
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employees
ASSIST
Consider how you can support your immediate community through the outbreak:
- Offer and provide support to employees and coworkers who are at home.
- Consider whether your organization can provide goods or services to assist those in self-isolation (ie: grocery delivery, online or telephone counselling, internet services).
- Consider how to support local, small businesses who are particularly financially vulnerable during a pandemic (ie: shop online, purchase gifts card for a later use)
