Information for Merchants
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Follow the links below for some valuable information for the merchants and commercial property owners of our BIA:
COMMERCIAL FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The Commercial Facade Improvement Program is being offered in 2012 to 60 eligible BIAs.
You may be elidgible for funds to improve the front of your building. Applications will be approved on a "first in/first approved" basis until funds are fully subscribed so please apply early. The application will be available online March 1, 2012 at www.toronto.ca/bia
GreenTbiz (delivering green information to Toronto's small business community) launches its new website!
find us at www.greenTbiz.org,
CHEMTRAC TOOLKIT
One of the newest tools available to SMEs in BIAs and across the City is the greenTbiz ChemTRAC Toolkit.
As part of ChemTRAC, the Environmental Reporting and Disclosure Bylaw requires facilities and businesses in the Toronto to annually report on the use, manufacture and release of any of the priority substances listed in the bylaw. The toolkit is specifically
designed to help businesses track and report the chemicals they use and release to the City's ChemTRAC program.
To work well, the toolkit requires businesses to take overall responsibility for the chemicals they purchase and use.
The Toolkit can be found here: http://greentbiz.org/programs/chemtrac/
Enterprise Toronto Small Business Seminar Schedule for Spring 2012
Invitation to BIA Members for Public Consultations on Holiday Shopping
Applications for Winterlicious 2012 Now Being Accepted
June 30, 2011 ChemTRAC Reporting Deadline Has Just Passed - Are You Compliant?
Important information needed for businesses in order to meet their requirements under the City of Toronto's Environmental Reporting and Disclosure Bylaw (Municipal Chapter 423).
This ChemTRAC e-news provides important reminders of upcoming ChemTRAC events, and helpful information that will support businesses in meeting their requirements under the Environmental Reporting and Disclosure Bylaw (Municipal Chapter 423).
Has your business completed its reporting for 2010 use and release of priority substances? With the deadline having just passed, we encourage businesses to ensure they have completed their reports. For technical support, please check toronto.ca/chemtrac.
Accessible Customer Service Standard: Are you ready?
All businesses with at least one employee will have to comply
with the Accessible Customer Service Standard by January 1, 2012.
Here's what you need to know.
Enterprise Toronto
services, programs and workshops for Entrepreneurs and small businesses
The Ontario Business Program Guide
Provides a full listing of all programs, services, tax incentives and credits for businesses in Ontario including; an online directory of Ontario government tax incentives, tax credits, apprentice and training programs, research and development, business tax changes and support programs for business.
Hiring Staff? Check out Goodwill Employment Services
ACCES Employment connects employers with qualified employees from diverse backgrounds at no cost. More than 15,000 job seekers are served annually at five locations across the Greater Toronto Area. ACCES receives funding from all levels of government, corporate sponsors, and the United Way of Toronto.
Renew Your Business License and Apply for an A-Frame Sign Permit Online
A-Frame Sign Application & General Information
Chapter 693-AFrame and other sign bylaws
Toronto Sign Bylaw Project
Update Your BIA Website Listing with this Form
Graffiti Removal Services
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Are you HST ready? . . . Know the facts!
Lawrence Subway Station Construction Notice
Facade Improvement Program 2010
Ontario Business Program Guide
links to programs and services for businesses
Live Green Toronto Card - a great way for businesses to connect with the green activities in the City and obtain additional low-cost marketing for your business, to more green conscious consumers
Protect Yourself Against Counterfiet U.S. Money
Toronto’s Sewers Bylaw & Greasetrap Information
Backflow Prevention program
Changes to the City of Toronto's Yellow Bag Program
Toronto Hydro Power Saving Blitz Program
Facade Improvement Program.pdf
Contact numbers for problems on the street
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