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Business
Getting Creative with Business in 2021
It has been a month since the Ontario Provincial Government announced the province-wide lockdown and it’s time to get creative! We hope these lockdowns won’t last as long as last March, but many retail, service, and other businesses are now in a position to make it to the other [...]
COVID-19: Still a Part of Business in 2021
As we start a new year we can reflect on the previous one. The year 2020 was hard for many people, organizations, and businesses, the COVID-19 virus seemed to appear from thin air and changed the lives of Canadians forever. Last March, when the lockdowns started, our team here [...]
Digital Main Street is Back!
The term “Business as Usual” does not apply in 2020. Nothing has been usual, predictable, or normal this year, and it has been a challenge for many businesses to adapt to the changes presented by COVID-19. This pandemic has affected the global economy, as well as our local community, [...]
Tourism
Staycation in Almaguin, Where we can Rediscover our Flow
There’s something unique about Almaguin. The nature, people, wildlife, artists, performers and villages all offer a humbling experience. There is an equal combination of residents who lived here, moved away, then came back with worldly experiences to offer, new residents from all over the world, and residents who have lived here since birth [...]
The Road Best Taken
Upon opening my door to spring buds and bird songs and bidding farewell to Almaguin’s winter wonderland, I determine to get outside and take advantage of all that nature has to offer. As my heart bursts with a renewed energy to explore the many beautiful places I dreamt about [...]
Creativity Abounds in the Heart of Almaguin
The Burk’s Falls Art and Crafts Club: Creativity Abounds in the Heart of the Almaguin Highlands Rugged rock outcroppings. Towering trees. Autumn splendour. Diverse wildlife and landscapes. Forests, farms, shining lakes and rushing rivers - an abundance of inspiration for the artist or artisan. So it is not surprising [...]
Lifestyle
International Womens Day in Almaguin
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day of celebration in recognition of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. The 2021 campaign theme is #ChooseToChallenge. With challenge, comes change! We’re encouraging women in [...]
Wrap Up Almaguin This Year
Shopping local has never been more important than it is this year. This pandemic has resulted in struggles for small businesses, and they need our support! Retailers and restaurants were restricted to online sales, deliveries and curb-side pickups most of the year, and now, with more restrictions looming over [...]
Peace on Two Wheels
Maybe it comes from the calming sound of tires rolling across the pavement mixed with the naturally occurring sounds and scents. Maybe it comes from the welcome feeling of being disconnected from things like technology, routines or the state of current events. Wherever it comes from, the peace of [...]
Notices
COVID-19 Best Practices and Resources for Businesses
COVID-19 presents an unprecedented challenge to our businesses here in Almaguin. The ACED team is working hard to provide businesses with relevant resources and best practices that can help your businesses through this challenging time. Check back often for updates and new resources. Click the button below see our [...]
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I have recently had the help of Ciara Stead and Digital Mainstreet which is part of Almaguin Community Economic Development.
My business is not on a main street so I did not qualify for a grant however I have acquired an invaluable amount of help from this program with my website and social media. I built my website on squarespace with little to no experience and Ciara has improved the appearance, productivity and made it much more user friendly site. My social media is now all connected making it easier to post and ensuring my posts are as effective as possible.
The most helpful part of all of this is that she taught me how to do it myself so in the future I can keep improving my business pages. Ciara also comes with a spectacular 360° camera. No business is to small for them to help. Very grateful for your help stepping up my business.