The Teeny Tiny Summit that took place on August 12, 2020, delved into how small rural communities can pivot to address these challenges through economic development initiatives. Speakers Sarah Franklin, Economic Development and Communications Officer of Perth County, Kari Partridge, Economic Development Coordinator of Selwyn Township, and Melissa Marquardt, Tourism Development Officer for the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association shared insight on the initiatives that their communities have introduced to support the reopening of local businesses. To read the recap of the webinar please visit - https://onregionalecdev.com/2020/08/18/teeny-tiny-summit-goes-virtual/

1. Selwyn Township
Kari Partridge
Economic Development Coordinator

2. Selwyn Township

3. Selwyn Township
• Centrally located in the
County of
Peterborough
• Population of 17,000
• Mix of Agricultural
lands and small towns
• Along the Trent Severn
Waterway

4. Selwyn COVID- 19 Economic
Recovery Strategy

5. Selwyn COVID- 19 Economic
Recovery Strategy

6. Selwyn COVID- 19 Economic
Recovery Strategy

7. Selwyn Business Support
Short
Term
• Immediate support
• Business Re-
opening Program
Long
Term
• 1-2 years
• Expanding the CIP
• Increasing CIP
allocations

8. Business Re-opening
program
• Purpose of the program:
– help with COVID-19 related adaptation expenses
– help with COVID-19 immediate recovery costs
• Grant of up to $2,500.00 for eligible businesses

9. Business Re-opening
Program
Eligibility
Physically
located in
Selwyn
Registered
Business
Closed or
limited
services
offered
Not a
Franchise
Sign the
attestation

10. Business Re-opening
Program
• Eligible expenses include:
– PPE,
– screens,
– signage,
– floor markings,
– sanitizing stations,
– changing room adaptations,
– implementation of online
sales platforms, etc.

11. Business Re-opening
Program
• Partnered with Community Futures
Peterborough (CFP)
– hired a coordinator specifically for this
program
– set up a separate bank account to manage
the money
– receives, evaluates and approves applications
– handles claim forms and pays the applicants

12. Expanding the CIP
Phase 1
• Review existing CIP
programs
• Understand the types of
improvements needed
• Review cost sharing
model
• 5 ½ months plus to
complete
Phase 2
• Roll out new program in
2021
• Doubling typical annual
budget allocation - 2021

13. Questions
Thank you!
Kari Partridge
Economic Development Coordinator
kpartridge@selwyntownship.ca
705-292-9507 ext. 239