Shopify Masters

How an Entrepreneur Worked Quickly With Local Government To Help Local Businesses During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Episode Summary

n this episode of Shopify Masters, we chat with Kelly Bergeron, a resident of Cornwall, Ontario, who, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, sprung into action to help small businesses in her area.

Episode Notes

In this episode, you’ll learn from an entrepreneur who started a gift certificate program to help local businesses amid the current Covid-19 pandemic

The Cornwall Gift Certificate Program provides a gift certificate program where shoppers can purchase gift certificates from a slew of local businesses.

For more on Cornwall Gift Certificate Program and show notes: https://www.shopify.com/blog/cornwall-gift-certificate-pivot

Tune in to learn:

• How a local entrepreneur worked with local government to help businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic
• What you should be focused on when launching a business on a tight timeline
• How to prepare when meeting with local government officials especially when you are seeking their help and resources