Ten businesses each receive $10,000 from My Main Street, a program brought to the Village of Stouffville by the Stouffville Chamber of Commerce
May 1st, 2023 Stouffville, Ontario
Main streets are an important part of growing the Canadian economy and supporting local communities.
The Stouffville Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the successful Village applicants on each receiving a My Main Street non-repayable funding contribution of $10,000.
The businesses are:
The funding allows these Village businesses to build on the market research provided by My Main Street to drive economic growth and attract new customers to their businesses and the Stouffville Village community.
The ten businesses represent a broad range within the small business community and include restaurants, health-focused studios, retail stores and artisan inspired gift shops. As part of the My Main Street program, each business received a detailed, custom research report that has allowed them to better understand the local community and its needs. As part of their road to success, the businesses are tailoring their products and services to the Main Street community.
The My Main Street, Local Business Accelerator program is delivered by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario with an overall Government of Canada investment of $23.25 million through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to support the recovery and strength of main streets and local businesses in southern Ontario.
On behalf of the Stouffville Village business community, the Stouffville Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Government of Canada, FedDev Ontario and the Economic Developers Council of Ontario for supporting our local businesses.
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“Stouffville Village is lucky to have great businesses on their main streets. When people have access to amazing yoga studios and espresso bars, they have more incentive to spend time enjoying the downtown area. My Main Street’s support leads to a strong local economy and a thriving community that will continue to grow for years and years.”
“I am thrilled to see 10 local businesses receiving support through the My Main Street program in Stouffville. Stouffville’s Main Street is a fantastic place that keeps getting better. This investment will help with the amazing changes that are already underway. The Government of Canada understands the importance of investing in our main streets, so they can welcome people into our communities and help grow our local economies.”
“The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) is delighted to be delivering the My Main Street Local Business Accelerator program to support local business and main streets across southern Ontario. Thanks to the support of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, local businesses will have access to resources to help create economic opportunities for these main street communities, which is an essential component to a successful local economy.”
“The Stouffville Chamber of Commerce is so happy to have been able to bring the My Main Street program to The Village of Stouffville. It has been a game changer for many of our Village businesses. As a result of the funding, information, resources and the hard work and support of our My Main Street Ambassador, Stouffville Village businesses are now better positioned to succeed.”
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Media Contacts
Lindsay Webster
Program Manager, Marketing & Operations
My Main Street
Edward Hutchinson
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
About Economic Developers Council of Ontario
The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) is delivering the My Main Street, Local Business Accelerator program stream, which is supporting the revitalization of main street communities and provides non-repayable contributions for more than 650 local businesses across southern Ontario. The program focuses on creating and maintaining vibrant and inclusive local main streets while providing residents, new entrepreneurs, and existing businesses with economic opportunities in our communities.
About the Stouffville Chamber of Commerce
The Stouffville Chamber of Commerce is the most effective grassroots business association in town. Our membership consists of over 330 businesses in Stouffville and the surrounding area, representing thousands of employees. Through the course of each year the Chamber runs many events for the benefit of our members. These include networking, business and education, as well as recognition events. We advocate on behalf of business with all levels of government and, with our members, have the common goal of making Stouffville a better place to do business and a better place to live.
About FedDev Ontario
For 13 years, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has worked to advance and diversify the southern Ontario economy through funding opportunities and business services that support innovation, growth and job creation in Canada’s most populous region. The Agency has delivered impressive results, which can be seen in southern Ontario businesses that are creating innovative technologies, improving productivity, growing revenues, creating jobs, and in the economic advancement of communities across the region. Learn more about the impacts the Agency is having in southern Ontario by exploring our pivotal projects, our Southern Ontario Spotlight, and FedDev Ontario’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
