Support Your Local Business Community
Make it New Tec!
Local businesses are a vital part of New Tecumseth's economy. They provide jobs for our friends and family, assist countless community initiatives with donations, volunteer efforts and sponsorships of our kids' sports teams, and are a part of the fabric of our Town's unique character.
Safely "Make It New Tec" when you shop, dine, or unwind at local merchants, restaurants, and service providers in Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham!
With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, Ontario is cautiously and gradually easing public health and workplace safety measures over the coming weeks.
Ontario's plan to safely and gradually reopen
Changes to public health and workplace safety measures
Please be patient and kind with local business owners and their staff as they continue to work hard to recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
Make it New Tec!
Learn more about local small businesses and how you can "Make It New Tec" from our partners:
Shop, Dine, and Unwind Safely
The safety of New Tecumseth residents and workers is the Town's top priority. It's important to support local, but it must be done safely and responsibly to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Businesses throughout New Tecumseth are taking steps to provide safe experiences for their customers and staff. Do your part to protect yourself and others when you Make it New Tec by following the advice of health authorities. In addition to wearing a face covering, practicing physical distancing, and regularly washing your hands, you can also follow these tips to safely support local:
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Plan ahead
- Refer to individual businesses, attractions, and events directly to confirm their safety practices and procedures, whether or not specific offerings are affected, if hours of operations have changed, or if you need to book a time or reservation.
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Use contactless delivery, curbside pick-up, and take-out options
- Minimize potential contact with others and safely receive delivery, curbside pick-up, and take-out orders.
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Make an appointment or reservation
- Limit your exposure to others by calling ahead to schedule a time for your next haircut, aesthetic service, or dining experience.
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Use touch-free payments to limit contact
- Avoid handling money and receiving change by using cashless payment options.
Eat Local
Buying produce from local markets, enjoying one of the dozens of dining options in Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham, or getting take-out or delivery from your favourite local restaurant are all great ways to support the local business community.
Buy a Gift Card
Give local retailers, restaurants, spas, hair-stylists, and wellness service providers an immediate boost by buying gift cards to give to others or use at a future time yourself.
Show How You 'Make It New Tec'
Share your favourite places to safely shop, eat, and visit in New Tecumseth by using #MakeItNewTec in your social media posts. Post a photo of a COVID-safe local activity that you've taken part in, a product you've bought at a local store, or a meal you've had from your favourite restaurant and help spread the word about all of the great places to support in your community!
