Digital Support for Your Small Business

Digital Main Street is an exciting initiative that has expanded across Ontario thanks to a partnership between the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, TABIA, and the Ontario BIA Association to help small main street businesses improve how they use digital technologies to promote and run their businesses.

The application deadline for the $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant is NOW CLOSED

Thank you for your interest in the Digital Main Street Digital Transformation Grant program. DMS has successfully reached the maximum number of grants we have available at this time. The good news is the portal will remain open until December 30, 2020! We recommend you continue through the application process, complete your digital assessment and the pre-qualification form, watch the online training modules, and apply. In the event additional funds become available in the future, you will be contacted via email.

Sign Up Here

Get Your Business Online with Digital Main Street! 

Along with the Digital Transformation Grant, there are other programs your business can apply to for support.

ShopHERE

ShopHERE  provides independent small businesses and artists with a quick, easy and no-cost way to get selling online right away.

Register Here

Future Proof

Future Proof assists businesses with identifying new markets, pivoting their business model, and developing and implementing a digital transformation plan.

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Digital Main Street Support & Learning Programs

There are more services that DMS can provide to small business owners, such as;

Digital Service Squad Program:

Digital Service Squads are digital technology specialists that deliver one-on-one assistance to small businesses for FREE. The Digital Service Squad Member for the Almaguin region is Ciara; she is here to support your business from creating social media pages, 360-degree photography, and more! You can contact her at marketing@investalmaguin.ca

Digital Training (online and in-person):

FREE Webinars and workshops focusing on specific digital technologies and strategies, including e-commerce, social media, and website development; you can check Digital Main Street’s Facebook Page for upcoming webinar updates!

Digitalmainstreet.ca

Want to learn more? Check out this “Celebrate Almaguin” The Hunters Bay radio interview regarding Digital Main Street in Almaguin