Leslieville/Riverside News: #Riverside TO BIA Weekly Update
 
  • Featured: Riverside Magazine 2020 Early Bird Ad Rates; Switchback Cyclery Winter Repair Program
  • BIA Notices/Reminders: ‘Ontario Line’ Metrolinx Drilling Work;  Nellie’s Coldest Night of the Year; Starter Company Grants Are Back; Commercial Facade Grant Program
  • 2020 Riverside BIA Event Calendar
  • Upcoming Riverside BIA Member Happenings
  • Neighbourhood News: ‘Ontario Line’ Open House Jan 28th; City of Toronto Solar Survey

Submit YOUR Riverside news/events via
office@riverside-to.com or call 416-466-8167
 
Riverside Magazine 2020 Early Bird Ad Rates Are Here
 
The Riverside Magazine is an exciting annual publication that highlights life in this happening Toronto ‘hood. Original articles put a focus on food, entertainment, public art, and local products and services that make up the bustling 10 blocks of the Riverside BIA. With eye-catching photo spreads, in-depth local business stories, and a handy directory, the Riverside Magazine is a must-read for those who live, work and/or visit in this ever-changing Toronto neighbourhood!

Get 10% off your ad with our Early Bird rates until February 28th! Learn more and view the media kit with rates and timelines – if you’d like to learn more or book your ad contact editor@riverside-to.com or 416-466-8167.
Switchback Cyclery Winter Bike Repair Program

Switchback Cyclery’s Winter Pick-Up, Drop-Off Bike repair program is back for its 5th year! It’s difficult to imagine warmer weather in the middle of January, but the biking season will be just around the corner in no time! In late January, Riverside’s Switchback is offering you the opportunity to have your bike picked up at home, serviced, and returned to you at no extra cost. 

Read all about it on the Riverside blog!
‘Ontario Line’ Metrolinx Drilling Work
Nellie’s Coldest Night of the Year
Oma Chiropractic & Wellness  supports Nellie’s Coldest Night of the Year 
 
On February 22nd Nellie’s Shelter is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year in Riverside. It’s part of a movement across Canada to raise money and awareness of people who are homeless, who are hungry and for those who are forced to flee violence and abuse.

Lots of Riverside businesses and residents are getting on board! Nellie’s is  30% toward their fundraising goal with 14 teams and 35 walkers signed up to date. They need more, please help support this cause!

Support CNOY 2020, Nellie’s Shelter, Toronto
Visit: cnoy.org/torontoriverdalepape
Starter Company Grants Are Back!
Applications Open for the Starter Company Female Founders Program
The Starter Company Female Founders Program is aimed at helping women led businesses with training to assist them further with operations and marketing their business.  The program also provides an opportunity to apply for a grant of $5,000 towards growing small/medium businesses within the City of Toronto..Read More …   APPLY HERE! 

Starter Company Retail Accelerator Program
The Starter Company Retail Accelerator Program is aimed at helping main street retail businesses with training to assist them further with operations and marketing their business.  The program also provides an opportunity to apply for a grant of $5,000 towards growing small/medium retail businesses within the City of Toronto. Read More …   APPLY HERE! 
Commercial Facade Grant Program
Members of the Riverside BIA may be eligible for grants through the City of Toronto’s annual Commercial Facade Improvement Program. These grants provide financial assistance to property owners and business tenants to improve their commercial and industrial buildings and properties, and in doing so enhance their appearance, functionality, safety and competitiveness.

Learn more about it and check out the application process. Stay tuned for news on when the 2020 program is accepting applications. The program usually opens up in late February early March and functions on a first come first serve basis so now’s the best time to get started on your planning!.

If you would like support or resources to help complete your application, please contact office@riverside-to.com

Our 2020 calendar gives you an overview of what’s happening this year in terms of Riverside BIA-wide events throughout the year! Email office@riverside-to.com anytime with your questions and to get involved in any BIA events.
 
P.S. Check out our detailed Riverside Online Events Calendar which showcases BIA member and community events – to get your event posted, submit anytime to office@riverside-to.com
 

 

Metrolinx ‘Ontario Line’ Open House Jan 28th

Metrolinx is hosting the following Open House about the Ontario Line transit project. Plan to attend to learn more about the project and make your opinion heard:
Tuesday, January 28th
Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto Social Hall
115 Simpson Avenue
Toronto, ON

More info on the Ontario and join Metrolinx’s mailing list

To learn about community action on this project contact: councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca , tabunsp-co@ndp.on.ca, riverdalesouthcac@gmail.com

City of Toronto Solar Survey

ATTENTION Building Owners and Managers in Toronto: 

Have you considered installing rooftop solar on your building? The City is considering ways to support the adoption of rooftop solar in Toronto. Solar panels can be installed on buildings of all sizes to generate clean renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You can help to #TransformTO.  To explore how you can start contributing to a lower carbon Toronto at your business, click HERE

Take the survey. 
 

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