Cashmere & Cobwebs Received a Federal Grant
This is portions of our media release...
Cashmere & Cobwebs is pleased to receive My Main Street Business Sustainability support. This will allow Cashmere & Cobwebs to strengthen their existing capacity and support their continued growth to attract new customers to the business and the entire Port Dover and Norfolk County community.
Cashmere & Cobwebs is an integral part of the downtown area of Port Dover, providing residents and visitors with a positive and unique shopping experience. This support will allow for more interior and exterior improvements, enhancing what clients see and feel.
My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and is designed to encourage growth and economic prosperity on main streets by driving business and creating vibrancy in local communities. My Main Street is supported through an investment by the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Learn more about the My Main Street program at mymainstreet.ca.
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“Myself and our staff are thrilled to be receiving this support to help our clients have an even more enjoyable experience at our stores. We are proud of the growth we continue to make for our staff and community.”
● Cindy Vanderstar, Owner, Cashmere & Cobwebs
“This support from My Main Street is an investment not only in Cashmere & Cobwebs but in downtown Port Dover’s boutique retail and tourism communities. Cindy Vanderstar is a leader in Port Dover’s downtown shopping sector and has been an innovative, highly regarded business success story across Norfolk County for more than a decade. In every meaningful way – from quality, selection, display, customer service and experience, investment in growth, and support for community enhancement – Cindy and her team have excelled. I am grateful to her for choosing Port Dover’s Main Street and I look forward to whatever she has in store.”
● Councillor Adam Veri, Councillor Ward 6, Mayor & Council (Norfolk County)
“Main streets matter now more than ever. We must support them both now and in the future, as they serve as essential infrastructure that keeps our cities and communities thriving. Support for businesses like Cashmere & Cobwebs through My Main Street’s Business Sustainability will catalyze economic diversity and resilience, and boost foot traffic and community confidence for the downtown Port Dover community.”
● Mary W. Rowe, CEO and President, Canadian Urban Institute
“Small businesses are the heart of our communities and the backbone of our local economies. The Government of Canada is supporting CUI as they invest in businesses like Cashmere & Cobwebs through our My Main Street program. These investments help businesses enhance, expand and grow their services while attracting more visitors to southern Ontario’s main streets.”
● The Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
About My Main Street: The My Main Street program has returned with an additional Government of Canada investment, building on an initial investment in 2021, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to spur local economic recovery. To date, the initial investment has supported nearly 4,500 businesses and organizations, nearly 7,500 jobs and leveraged nearly $19 million in additional investment. The funding aims to revitalize neighbourhood main streets with a healthy retail mix while generating inclusive economic opportunities. The program now features two streams – Business Sustainability and the Community Activator. My Main Street is delivered by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI).
About Canadian Urban Institute (CUI): The Canadian Urban Institute is a leading organization dedicated to advancing urban solutions. CUI collaborates with city builders, researchers, and community leaders to create thriving, equitable, and sustainable urban spaces across Canada.
About FedDev Ontario: For 15 years, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has worked to advance and diversify the southern Ontario economy through funding opportunities and business services that support innovation, growth and job creation in Canada’s most populous region. The Agency has delivered impressive results, which can be seen in southern Ontario businesses that are creating innovative technologies, improving productivity, growing revenues, creating jobs, and in the economic advancement of communities across the region. Learn more about the impacts the Agency is having in southern Ontario by exploring our investment profiles, our Southern Ontario Spotlight, and FedDev Ontario’s X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.