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ARE YOU READY?
s Covid’s impact eases across Canada, business owners must start building plans to fortify and capitalize on what could be an exciting rise of inprovince travel and tourism. In 2022, relaxing Covid restrictions allow consumers to get out of their houses and return to the world. This impending return to normal, fueled by the 2022 Staycation Tax Credit and a stir-crazy population, means optimism for tourism and commerce. The Niagara region’s ideal position for northern-US and Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTAH) visitors to seek nature and picturesque, boutique escapes from the confines of their home.
in Niagara
After two years of challenging headwinds and the continued uncertainty of the next 6 months, business owners need to think about fortifying their workforce while considering the current demographic and economic landscape. With half of the population in the region either between the ages of 20 and 39 or over 65, two key workforce segments require very different recruiting and retention strategies. Younger populations are showing their willingness to leave Covid isolation early and are prime candidates for
REVEAL NIAGARA BUSINESS MAGAZINE
the vanguard
by John Benson
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