The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce (GLCC) is urging our Members, network and community to support local businesses impacted by economic challenges caused by the virus by looking to do business with a GLCC Member first. We also encourage everyone to exercise reasonable precautions and planning in light of this pandemic.
While it is important to treat the COVID-19 pandemic with seriousness, it is also important not to compound the real challenges this virus is causing our business community by unduly curtailing and restrict our own activities locally.
The GLCC is urging everyone in our networking to support local businesses and to do business with a GLCC Member first.
Please use the below updates and resources to make sure your business, your employees and your customers stay safe and remember to "Call A Member 1st". Here is a direct link to the GLCC Membership Directory.
Another great resource to help you support local is Township of Langley's "Buy Local - Open for Business" list.
- Click here to find out what happened in Phase 2
- Step-by-Step Guide: Get Ready to Apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - Canadian Business Resilience Network
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Calculator - Government of Canada
- Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)
- Business Credit Availability Program Application Assistance - BDO
- COVID-19 Update: How RBC is Helping Businesses - RBC
- COVID-19 FAQs - Scotiabank
- Canada Emergency Business Account - Vancity
- COVID-19 Update: Support for Small Business - BMO Bank of Montreal
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Frequently Asked Questions - TD
- Financial Relief for Businesses - Envision Financial, A Division of First West Credit Union
- Update on COVID-19 and How We're Here to Help - HSBC
- Meeting Your Needs in Challenging Times - CIBC
- COVID-19 Support and Resources for Individuals and Business Members - Prospera Credit Union
- COVID-19 Updates & Resources - Westminster Savings
- Helpful Resources Available to Support You - Coast Capital Savings
- Your Health Comes First - Aldergrove Financial Group
- Export Development Canada (EDC), in partnership with the federal government and Canadian banks, will ensure customers impacted by COVID-19 have access to credit.
- CMHC is working to address mortgage payment difficulties.
- BC Hydro: The COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program provides customers the option to defer bill payments or arrange for flexible payment plans with no penalty. Customers are encouraged to call BC Hydro's customer team at 1-800-224-9376 to discuss options.
- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has resources available include:
- Small Business Loan - Up to $100,000 can be obtained online.
- Working Capital Loan - Get extra funds to bridge cash flow gaps and support everyday operations.
- Purchase Order Financing - Increase your cash flow to fulfill domestic or international orders with very flexible terms.
- BDC's Advisory Services experts are offering tools and support to review your financial management and operations.
- Essential Business Survival Guide for the COVID-19 Crisis - Inc. Magazine
- COVID-19 Information and Resources - WorkSafeBC
- COVID-19: Supports for Canadian Businesses - BDC
- COVID-19: Business Planning Tools for Entrepreneurs - BDC
- COVID-19 Business Continuity Guide - International Chamber of Commerce
- Support for Businesses - Finance Canada
- Hold Mail and Mail Forwarding for Business Customers - Canada Post
- Keep Your Business Connected During COVID-19 - Offer from Rogers
- Plan for Resilience - Workplace Edition for Leaders, Employees and Self-Employed - Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
- Find the Way Forward: Guiding Businesses Through Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Grant Thornton
- Small Business Support Kit - Constant Contact
- Tools and Resources to Protect Organizations Impacted by COVID-19 - Canadian Internet Registration Authority
- How to Import Medical Supplies into Canada - Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd.
- Leading Through COVID-19 Webcast Series - Institute on Governance
- List of COVID-19 Essential Services - Government of B.C.
- Pandemic Preparedness and Responding to COVID-19 - Deloitte
- Help Canadian Manufacturers Meet Critical Shortages in the Fight Against COVID-19 - Next Generation Manufacturing Canada
- COVID-19 Fraud - Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
- COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses - Small Business BC
- How do we Adapt to COVID-19? - BDO Canada
- Resources to Help Your Small Business Manage Through Uncertainty - Google for Small Business
- Calling All Suppliers: Help Canada Combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Buyandsell.gc.ca Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Financing Options for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 - Small Business BC
- Business Continuity & COVID-19: Key Considerations for Small Businesses in BC - Small Business BC
- Business Support "Cheat Sheet" - BC Chamber of Commerce
- Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses - Department of Finance Canada
- Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan COVID-19 Update and FAQs - Johnston Group
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Resources for Canadian Businesses - Government of Canada
- Pandemic Preparedness for Business - Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Coronavirus and Small Business: Keeping You and Your Employees Safe - Canadian Federation of Independent Business
- An Employer's Guide to Managing Coronavirus in the Workplace: Frequently Asked Questions - KSW Lawyers
- Useful Advice to Help Entrepreneurs Plan and Respond to the Impacts of Coronavirus - BDC
- Business Continuity & COVID-19 Checklist: Key Considerations for Small Businesses in BC - Small Business BC
- Business Resource Hub: Managing Through and Building Resilience During the COVID-19 Outbreak - Facebook for Business
- Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Getting Your Workplace Read for COVID-19 - World Health Organization
- Guide for Small Businesses - PreparedBC
- Emergency Plan for Small Businesses - PreparedBC
- Webinar - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Managing the Impact on Global Supply Chains - Export Development Canada
- Business Continuity Plan and Templates for Entrepreneurs - BDC
HAVE YOU BEEN LAID OFF?
- The BC Emergency Benefit for Workers will provide a tax-free, one time $1,000 payment for BC residents whose ability to work has been affected due to COVID-19.
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Several measures are available to assist employees who have been laid off or are unable to work due to quarantine. This includes waiving the one week waiting period for EI sickness benefits and priority application processing for related claims.
- Work-Sharing Program: Work-Sharing is a federal government adjustment program designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer. Temporary special measures have extended the maximum duration of work-sharing agreements from 38 weeks to 76 weeks for businesses affected by COVID-19.
- Sources Rent Bank: The sources Rent Bank is now available to assist residents in Langley. Previously, this program was only available to residents of Surrey, White Rock and Delta. Eligible individuals and families may apply for a one-time crisis loan to prevent homelessness.
UTILITY COMPANIES & COVID-19
- Fortis BC COVID-19 Customer Recovery Fund
- BC Hydro COVID-19 Relief Fund
- ICBC COVID-19 Update and Support
- Shaw COVID-19 Response
- Telus COVID-19 Response
- Rogers COVID-19 Update
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- COVID-19 Awareness Materials (Created by the Government of Canada) - Free printing and shipping courtesy of Hemlock Harling
- COVID-19 Stop the Spread of Germs - PDF | JPEG
- COVID-19 Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease - PDF | JPEG
- Reduce the Spread of COVID-19. Wash Your Hands. - PDF | JPEG
- Help Prevent the Spread - PDF | JPEG
- Prime Minister Announces Partnerships with Provinces and Territories to Deliver the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for Small Businesses - April 24, 2020
- Transit Service Changes - Starting April 22, 2020
- COVID-19: Tips for Business Leaders - April 21, 2020
- Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy is Now Law! What's New and Employment Law Considerations - April 14, 2020
- A Message from our CEO re: Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - April 9, 2020
- New Virtual Mental Health Supports for COVID-19 on the Way - April 9, 2020
- Applications Open for Temporary Rental Supplement - April 9, 2020
- Pulse Check Survey Shows Many BC Businesses in Need of Life Support - April 3, 2020
- What you Need to Know about Federal and Provincial Support for BC Businesses and Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic - March 30, 2020
- Restaurants in Langley City Available for Pick-Up or Delivery - March 30, 2020
- Guidance to Retail Food and Grocery Stores Operating During COVID-19 - March 29, 2020
- Supporting Renters, Landlords During COVID-19 - March 25, 2020
- Government Introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to Help Workers and Businesses - March 25, 2020
- FAQ: COVID-19 from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce - March 20, 2020
- Prime Minister Announces More Support for Workers and Businesses Through Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan - March 18, 2020
- Government Extends Tax Deadline to June 1 Admidst COVID-19 Outbreak - March 17, 2020
- The Coronavirus Outbreak - General Information - March 17, 2020
- Why Outbreaks Like Coronavirus Spread Exponentially, and How to "Flatten the Curve" - March 14, 2020
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Prevention and Risks - March 13, 2020
- Donate to Coronavirus Outbreak Response - March 13, 2020
- Support Charities in Your Community - March 13, 2020
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates: Canada - March 13, 2020
- How COVID-19 Delays Could Affect Your Supply Chain From Contracts to Insurance and Custom Clearance - March 12, 2020
- How to Manage COVID-19 in the Workplace - March 12, 2020
- The Dos and Don'ts of 'Social Distancing' - March 12, 2020
- How Cancelled Events and Self-Quarantines Save Lives - March 10, 2020
- Updated FAQs: What Canadian Exporters Need to Know About the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - March 9, 2020
- Office of the British Columbia Provincial Health Officer - for provincial statements and resources
- Health Canada - for Canada specific travel advice, preparedness and Canada's response
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- World Health Organization - for FAQs, global travel advice and situation reports
- Frequent hand washing and covering your face when coughing or sneezing.
- Stay home if you are sick (and create a culture where this is encouraged in your workplace)
- Leverage technology and consider remove work for your team where possible.
- Social distancing
- BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
