Monday, 07 September 2015 04:00
Please read the email below from David Owen, the owner of de la mer, regarding a scam that took place in his store. David, thanks so much for passing this on to your fellow BIA members. I'm just writing to let you know that the man in the picture below took one of my sales associates for approximately $100, by distracting her and getting her to make change on $100 he ended up never giving her. We've had a similar…
Tuesday, 01 September 2015 00:00
Nominations are still open for the Toronto Board of Trade Business Excellence Award – Deadline for nomination is September 9, 2015. The nomination process is simple and quick, and individuals can nominate their own organization. There are eight award categories, including "Local Economic Impact", "Employer of the Year", "Global Reach", and others. For more information please visit the link below at: https://www.bot.com/Events/MarqueeEvents/BusinessExcellenceAwards.aspx Award Categories 1. Global Reach - recognizes a business that has expanded its international presence with demonstrated year-over-year…
Thursday, 06 August 2015 01:29
Just a few updates before Taste begins on Friday: 1. Broadview Watermain Construction - construction will be halted during Taste - all of the construction materials currently position at Broadview and Danforth will be removed starting tonight through tomorrow so that the area will be clear during Taste 2. Patio Extensions - Just confirming that if you have a patio extension permit you are able to serve until the new closing time on Sunday which is 10pm 3. Tree Surround…
Tuesday, 28 July 2015 00:00
A couple of updates related to this year's Taste as follows: 1. Closing times:- Friday, August 7 the event closes at midnight- Saturday, August 8 the event closes at midnight- Sunday, August 9 NEW Closing Time: 10pm - Greektown has extended the close from 8pm to 10pm. 2. Use of BBQ's/Grills:For anyone using a bbq or some type of grill you MUST have an absorbent pad placed under your grill. This is a new City by-law. Anyone who does not…
Wednesday, 22 July 2015 16:40
Ignite Capital competition offers $20,000 for startups Ignite Capital's annual competition offers up to $20,000 for startups that do not have access to capital through traditional means. Read More ... Stone Soup Innovation Labs creating recipe for collaboration Inbae Ahn, founder of Stone Soup Innovation Labs, is creating an inexpensive model for incubating that can be set up and run by like-minded entrepreneurs. Read More ... Creator of wellness program grows her practice Anne Sophie Roy created a wellness program…