E-Commerce Assistance Program
JumpStart Downtown
JUMPSTART DOWNTOWN is an e-commerce assistance program providing businesses located in the downtown core tailored services to improve their online presence.
These services will help mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19 and will ensure business resiliency post-pandemic.
Program FAQ
Services Offered
Businesses will be filtered to downtown agencies that specialize in e-commerce and social media services based on their specific needs.
WEBSITE ASSISTANCE
• E-Commerce Development
• Competitive Analysis
• Content Strategy
• Search Engine Optimization
• Local Listings Development
SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANCE
• Branding / Marketing
• Content Analysis
• Messaging Analysis
Eligibility
• Business must have experienced negative impacts from COVID-19
• Preference is given to low/moderate income households (we encourage all interested parties to apply for consideration)
• Must be a business located within downtown Vancouver, see map for program boundaries
PROGRAM BOUNDARIES
Application Process
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, for round one, please apply by July 1st, 2021.
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