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Georgina Economic Development Updates
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Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs Social Enterprise Workshop Held at The Link.
On Dec. 1st. a Social Enterprise Workshop was held at The Link located in Sutton. This event was held in partnership with the York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC), Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (O.N.E.), and Town of Georgina.
The purpose of the workshop was to provide O.N.E. members and their venture clients with Ontario-wide information and tools to support the development of social enterprise, within communities.
The presenters introduced and defined a spectrum of social purpose entities and walked attendees through the phases and stages of social enterprise development: from ideation, to start-up, to runway, investment readiness and scale.
Click Here to learn more about the Ontario Network of entrepreneurs.
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New Organization to be Formed to Promote Local Farm Fresh Products in York Region.
Finding local food in York Region will become easier in the months and years ahead. Farmers and farmers' markets in York Region made the decision to form a new organization called York Farm Fresh and held its inaugural meeting on November 27. "York Farm Fresh will connect customers and the community to York Region grown local food, beverages and products at farms, farmers markets and farm experiences," says Chris Conzelmann, the newly elected Chair of the organization.
The members will work together to produce joint marketing such as social media campaigns, a map and brochure initiative that are supported by the Region and Municipalities in East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King and Whitchurch-Stouffville. Promotions and educational initiatives for the members are all part of the future plans for the new organization.
Two membership categories will exist Full Members and Associate Members. Full
Members are farms and farmers' markets that market their products directly. The second membership category will be Associate members and they will have a vested interest in promoting agricultural products produced or processed in York Region. Membership forms may be requested by contacting at
www.facebook.com/yorkfarmfresh
or Twitter @YorkFarmFresh.
Congratulations to the new Board of Directors including Chris Conzelmann (King Cole Ducks), Nikki Simpson (Simpson Family Farm), Chloe Romeril (Pine Farms Orchard), Nancy Defilippis (19th Avenue Farmers Market), Judi Zajac (AE Natural Meats) and Pat White (Homestead Farm). In attached picture left to right (Judi, Chloe, Pat, Nikki, Chris, absent - Nancy).
The group plans to have the formal organization up and running in early 2018.
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Canada 150 Farm Families Video Released.
In Fall 2017, York Regional Council recognized 17 local farming families as part of the Canada 150 Farm Family Program.
It was held in partnership with The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance and was funded in part by York Region.
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New Transient Accommodation Tax Regulations Released.
In response to the requests from the municipal sector, the 2017 Provincial Budget granted municipalities the authority to implement a tax on transient accommodations, should they choose to do so. The legislative changes came into effect on Dec. 1st, 2017.
The new regulations will provide municipalities with the flexibility to determine the design, administration and collection of the tax. The regulations also recognize the importance of tourism in Ontario communities by maintaining funding to existing tourism organizations that have benefited from Destination Marketing Fees (DMF) in the past.
At this time Town of Georgina staff has not reviewed this new legislation and its applicability for Georgina.
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Recent Georgina Business Openings.
If you would like to request an official Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting with the Mayor, or if we missed your Grand Opening and want your picture featured in an upcoming e-newsletter
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Town of Georgina Winter Parking Restrictions Reminder.
Winter is nearly here, reminding us of our shared role in keeping roads and walkways clear. Thank you for your cooperation in following these important Municipal By-laws:
- Parking on any highway under the authority of the Town from November 15 through April 15 between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.*
- Parking over any portion of a sidewalk or footpath (year-round)
- Parking on the boulevard section of the driveway with vehicle overhanging any portion of the roadway (year-round)
- Parking for a period in excess of three hours except where signs indicate a lesser period (year-round)*
- Parking a vehicle to interfere with snow or ice removal.
- Depositing snow or ice on a highway, sidewalk or untraveled portion of a highway
- Parking during a declared "Winter Maintenance Event" requires all parked vehicles to be removed from Town roads immediately and kept off the roadway until the declaration has been rescinded
* Unless otherwise posted.
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Deadline Extended for 2018 Festival & Event Ontario Guide Submissions.
The deadline to submit your events online is now
Friday, December 8th.
Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) will be producing the 2018/19 edition of the Festivals & Events Ontario Guide in partnership with the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC).
Get noticed by thousands of festival and event goers. Visit the OTMPC partner website at
www.tourismpartners.com
and submit or update your event listing(s) by Friday, December 8th, 2017. Approved listings will be featured on www.ontariotravel.net
for free.
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Central Counties is partnering with Sponsor Cicle, an online pairing tool to match up festivals/events/sporting tournaments with potential sponsorship opportunities. PLease check out the new FREE tool at
www.sponsorcircle.com/cct and contact Tamara Russell if you have any questions at
[email protected]
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Do you have any suggestions for our newsletter? Please let us know by emailing Sean Columbus
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Download the 2017 Discover Georgina Visitor's Guide Today!
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Routes Connecting Communities Group Bus Trips.
Dec 8 - Upper Canada Mall.
Click Here
for full details including pricing.
To register, please call Shelley at 905-722-4616
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Kenny & Dolly: Together Again - Tribute Dec 9th.
Click Here
to purchase tickets.
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Yorkworks Sutton Workshops and Upcoming Events December Calendar
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Georgina Business Consultations
Join the York Small Business Enterprise Centre for free one-on-one business consultations right in the Town of Georgina!
Registration is free and secures your sport for a private one-hour session with a Small Business Consultant. Spaces are very limited.
Dec 12th at 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Town of Georgina ROC'N New Year's Eve Family Bash Dec 31st.
Looking for a place to ring in the New Year with your family and little ones? Spend the evening of New Year's Eve at The ROC. There will be activities, live entertainment, crafty workstations, face painting and a kid friendly countdown (8 p.m.) with a hot chocolate toast. This will definitely be an evening you do not want to miss!
*Admission to this event is FREE but regular prices are in effect for tube/lift tickets as well as chalet menu items.
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Succession Planning and Tax Considerations for Farm Businesses in York Region Jan 18th, 2018
Do you have questions about succession planning and the implications for farm tax planning? It can be
overwhelming to know where to start and this session will give an overview of the planning process, what to
consider and the tax implications. Farm success planning is a process that should be started sooner than later.
Join us for an afternoon meeting with two guest speakers and
resources to help you start the planning process: Learn:
- Step-by-step approach to farm succession planning and
- farm family communication
- Ownership transfer options
- Financing options
- Legal considerations (e.g. will, power of attorney, etc.)
- Tax strategies and implications
Location:
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex.
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The Link - Lunch,
Jan 25th, 2018
Please bring a copy of your receipt to the event you are attending, as that will be your ticket for admission.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Click Here to purchase tickets.
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Town of Georgina Snofest. Feb. 3rd, 2018
Join us for this wintery FREE Family event with lots of activities for all ages! Inflatables, games, Kidsworld, giveways, and lots of more frosty fun! With live performances and entertainment for the whole family! It's a snowy event that will warm up your winter!
Location: The ROC, 26479 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Click Here for more info.
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