Jay Hall, who runs a marketing and development agency called Sync Digital Solutions, had an idea for a project to honour the hardworking nurses in Manitoba. He said he felt useless when COVID-19 started and wanted to do something to provide value during this time. Jay, along with countless volunteers and businesses, organized dozens upon dozens of gift baskets which went out to many nurses throughout Manitoba. 

B2BManitoba.ca is our new online marketplace that connects non-medical personal protective equipment (PPE) suppliers with businesses who may need PPE to open and operate safely. This online marketplace will not only assist businesses looking for PPE, but also those who have re-tooled their current business operations to make non-medical PPE and are unsure how to enter the marketplace.

The St. Norbert Farmers’ Market is adjusting to the global pandemic by offering a hybrid market, which involves both on-site shopping and online ordering. The non-profit co-operative market enables over 40 local businesses to reach consumers online and sell their products so people can get fresh local produce and support local business.

In a bid to help restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and other local businesses hurting during these trying times, the Free Press has launched a new service to help our Reconnect with companies still open for business. This free directory enables businesses still operating to provide details on how to order and what pick-up and delivery options are available.

Local Futures is a website that enables customers to  support small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis and businesses to give back. People invest in the small business of their choice and receive repayment  in the form of a future discount.

Manitoba tech and marketing businesses offer free services during COVID-19 pandemic Social Sharing action. One Manitoba based firm,  Magnifind.Health, created an information hub about COVID-19 which  curates credible and trusted information from medical professionals and official sources across North America It is updated every 10 minutes. Other company Sherpa Marketing offered up to $50,000 free marketing services to selected users.