Terri Dawson

Owner of @thegreengecko an awesome retail store in rural Ontario, community activist & dedicated volunteer, lover of travel, food, wine.

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

@CFIB Thanks for sharing. It's about shopping local and creating a community of businesses that leverage collaboration over competition. And it works!

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

@OttawaRoadTrips @TravelMediaCA @Quebecmaritime Congrats! Well deserved!

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

It is beyond me why the Ford govt is holding firm in keeping big box stores open while shutting small retailers. I have yet to speak to 1 person outside of govt who thinks this is a good idea, fair or leading to better COVID outcomes.

[Retail Council of Canada @RetailCouncil]

RT loveretail: RT @RetailCouncil: Today’s announcement of the #Ontario Small Business Support Grant is helpful but businesses of varying sizes are in dire need of assistance from all levels of government. https://t.co/6eET5ORSO5 #retailmatters #retail #ONpoli #CANpoli #smallbi…

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

@scottsimonsays @CFIB Goal: more businesses open Safety in all locations. I can get on board with that.

[Ryan Mallough @R_Mallough]

The truth is that the government's choice to keep big box open while closing small retail is going to have a large and lasting impact. Walmart is going to be fine. A lot of small retailers won't be around for the recovery. #onpoli

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

@R_Mallough @KentMcDougall Truth. I'm so disappointed in our gov on this front. I think we can find a way to keep people safe while not giving all the $ to the big corps.

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

@CFIB Duly noted @Addoraspices Thanks for the well thought out business plan. Enjoy your cheaply made goods that support repressive and unsafe working environments and fill our landfills. I'll continue to offer and goods that are value priced and support makers & a healthy environment.

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

Logistical Nightmare? How about the Real Nightmare sm biz owners are living right now? People who care about our communities, who give back, and want our communities safe. Yet we get sleepless nights wondering if we will survive and big corps rake in the $. I call BS. @CFIB

[CBC News @CBCNews]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said trying to restrict big-box stores from selling non-essential items "would be a logistical nightmare," but critics say it's been done elsewhere. https://t.co/o9nmZUW6lM @TheCurrentCBC

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

Click on the link, sign please.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

In just 24 hours, over 2,500 people signed CFIB's petition to Premier Ford to allow small retailers a safe pathway to reopen to salvage the Christmas season. If you haven't already, please sign and share: https://t.co/318g7ZB6da

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

Just like all industries independent retail deserves to see the facts around safety decisions

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Question from small business: Premier @fordnation said that he gets the rules are unfair, but that he acted based on the medical advice. Did the medical advice recommend shutting down all non-essential retail, including at big box stores?

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

Right in point. We can find a way to be Safe AND Fair to business owners.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Day 2 of Toronto/Peel lockdowns:

1. Joe Fresh - still open, independent clothing boutique - closed.
2. Flowers at Walmart - no problem, independent florist - closed.
3. Books at Costco - come on in, independent bookseller - closed.

On what planet is this fair @fordnation?

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

Yes yes and yes! Big box stores are not safer and don't need our $. Small independents are more commited to community safety and they NEED the sales.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

And CFIB will strongly oppose any measure that shuts small firms to in-store sales while allowing big box stores to sell the same goods along with groceries/pharmacy products. No small business friendly government would consider such a policy.

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

Total BS that large retailers can stay open and on top flaunt the COVID safety rules while small biz are forced closed. Did gov not listen at all in the first lockdown? @SteveClarkPC don't let this happen in ON again.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Check out this important thread outlining the unfairness of Manitoba's lockdown rules for retailers. Does a filled Costco and shuttered small businesses help reduce the spread of COVID-19? Asking for thousands of small retailer friends in Manitoba.

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

EXACTLY!  "...any lockdown must be done fairly. In the first wave, small businesses were forced to close while online behemoths like Amazon and any big box store with grocery and pharmacy aisles could still operate....." https://t.co/4x6g7LqT0i

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

@CFIB EXACTLY!  "...any lockdown must be done fairly. In the first wave, small businesses were forced to close while online behemoths like Amazon and any big box store with grocery and pharmacy aisles could still operate....."

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

Looking forward to seeing people out and about tommorrow supporting local businesses! #thebigspend #smalbusinesseveryday #shoplocal #greengecko

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

#smallbusinesseveryday #Smile #greengecko #lyndhurstOntario #TLTI #growwithus

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

#welcome #smallbusinesseveryday #LyndhurstOntario #TLTI #growwithus

[Terri Dawson @TerriGecko]

Shop local independent bc instead of "using the pandemic as an excuse for poor customer service" we're providing MORE: curbside, local delivery, shopping by phone/messenger. Going beyond NOT offering excuses! #smallbusinesseveryday
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