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Georgina Economic Development Updates
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Town of Georgina Economic Development & Tourism E-Newsletter receives 2017 All Star Award.
The Town of Georgina Economic Development & Tourism Division has received a 2017 Constant Contact All Star Award. Less than 10% of Constant Contact customers receive this award on an annual basis.
The following criteria that contribute to winning this award:
- High Average Open and Click-Through Rate
- Low Bounce Rate
- Communicate regularly with our audience
- Adding sign-up, social media tools, monitor reports, promote emails or events on social media.
- Include links for social media accounts in our campaigns.
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Georgina is marking its 200th anniversary in 2018!
To celebrate this important milestone, the G200 Planning Committee (comprised of
representatives from local non-profit organizations, service clubs, the business
community, media, the Town and members of the public) is providing local event organizers with G200 Branded Promotional Material to give to members of the community that attend your event.
Available promotional material includes pens, temporary tattoos, and stickers. By completing and submitting the
following form, event organizers will receive a quantity of each item, which can be picked up at the
Georgina Chamber of Commerce office located at
The Link at 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton. The Chamber's office hours are 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday.
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Free Business Breakfast Booster Workshop March 23, 2018.
The Breakfast Business Booster is a free event presented by the East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce, the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, the Brock Board of Trade, and South Lake Community Futures Development Corporation.
This event will inform you about different funding programs currently available, and those to come. There will also be information about different resources that can give your business a boost.
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Click Here to Register.
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Destination Ontario Content Toolkit Webinars.
Be part of the Ontario tourism brand platform - 'Where Am I?' Take advantage of this educational marketing opportunity
Destination Ontario has developed a Content Toolkit for tourism stakeholders to leverage the 'Where Am I?' brand platform. The Content Toolkit is a guide for industry on how to align with the creative platform, provides campaign assets and shares details on how you can implement the brand into the promotion of your own Ontario destination, product or experience. Destination Ontario's Content Toolkit includes guidance on writing calls to actions, the use of photography to create intrigue, appropriate print fonts and tips for social, digital and content marketing executions.
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Ontario Boosting Tourism Through Festivals and Events.
Ontario is investing in a
record number of festivals and events
to boost the growing tourism sector, create jobs and offer residents and tourists more reasons to discover and explore the province.
Daiene Vernile, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, was joined by Cristina Martins, MPP for Davenport, at the Theatre Centre, home of the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, to announce the recipients of Celebrate Ontario 2018. The Festival is receiving funding to support six more nights of comedy and to develop a mobile app to connect with audiences through social media, as well as provide event schedule and line-up information.
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Helping Local Businesses Weather the Storm: Business Continuity from Preparedness to Recover Workshop
April 4, 2018.
Flooding is one of the top risks for York Region businesses, along with other types of emergencies.
What emergencies should your business plan for? What tools are available to local businesses to help plan for business interruptions?
Join the York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) at their workshop on Wednesday, April 4 to learn how to protect your business in York Region!
What you'll learn at the workshop:
- How York Region plans for emergencies
- How the City of Calgary's business community recovered from one of the most costly disasters in Canadian history
- What tools are available to local businesses to help plan for business interruptions
Spaces are limited so please RSVP by Monday, March 26th
. Click Here to register. Password is PREPARE (all caps).
If you need any special accommodations
made, please contact Karen at
Karen.Pozzebon@york.ca
or (877) 464-9675 ext. 71219.
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York Farm Fresh Association 1st Annual General Meeting April 10, 2018.
All members & future members of York Farm Fresh Association are requested to attend the 1st Annual Meeting since non-profit formation in December 2017.
Members will vote on their Budget, Elections for 2018 Board of Directors & Constitution. Opportunity to provide ideas on upcoming activities of the Association. Meet your board of directors and newly hired coordinator. Complimentary appetizers and refreshments.
Date: April 10, 7:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m.
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New Rules Mandating Equal Pay for Equal Work to Come into Effect April 1.
On April 1, 2018, Ontario will become the first jurisdiction in North America to mandate equal pay for equal work between casual, part-time, temporary and seasonal workers, and full-time or permanent workers.
The new rules mandate that casual, part-time, temporary and seasonal employees must be paid at the same rate as full-time or permanent employs if:
- They do substantially the same kind of work, in the same establishment.
- Their work requires substantially the same skill, effort and responsibility.
- Their work is performed under similar working conditions.
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Recent Georgina Business Openings.
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New Year, New Improvements! Apply for a Community Improvement Plan Grant.
Lake Simcoe Arms Before and After Facade enhancements.
A Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is intended to improve a defined area within a community that has been identified as in need of revitalization. The CIP articulates a vision for Uptown Keswick, Downtown Sutton and Downtown Jackson's Point.
Click Here to view the application forms.
Please note the CIP Grants are only available for businesses within the BIA Boundaries.
Contact Sean Columbus if you are interested.
Economic Development Officer
905-476-4301 ext. 2330
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Economic Development Community Building Grant Application.
The objective of the grant program is to provide financial assistance for programs and events that serve to promote the Town of Georgina to markets outside Georgina, generate economic opportunities for the local business community and provide for the betterment of the Community. In order to take full advantage of the collaborative marketing efforts provided by the Economic Development & Tourism Division, applications should be submitted six (6) months prior to the event date. You can view the application by
Clicking Here.
If you are interested in applying please contact Cristina Liu via email
cliu@georgina.ca or call 905-476-4301 ext 2300.
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Choosing the Right Digital Marketing Channel Doesn't Have to Be Hard.
Choosing the right digital channel for your small business will greatly improve the likelihood of successfully reaching your audience.
Set Your Business Objectives:
1. Brand Awareness - Email marketing, digital advertising on popular websites, social media advertising, mobile InApp display advertising, visual content.
2. Lead Generation - SEO, mobile marketing, content Marketing.
3. Direct Sales - eCommerce platforms, display ads, mobile responsive websites, social media marketing, remarketing.
Important Things To Consider:
1. Target Audience - Who are they?
2. Budget - How much is your overall marketing budget?
3. Availability of Talent - Should you partner up with a digital marketing agency or build an in-house team?
4. Competitor Benchmarking - What channels are your competitors
using?
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Do you have any suggestions for our newsletter? Please let us know by emailing Sean Columbus
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Central Counties York Region Partners in Tourism Symposium March 22, 2018
Gathering for Growth!
Central Counties Tourism and the York Region Arts Council (YRAC) invites you to attend our key networking and tourism B2B event.
Click Here for more details.
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The ROC Puddle Jump March 24, 2018
We've saved our wackiest event for last! Finish off the year with a splash. Ride down the hill on a snow tube, skis or snowboard.
Registration (includes consent form) must be completed upon arrival in order to gain access to event. Children under the age of 18 years must have consent from a parent/guardian.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Helmets Mandatory
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Ramada Presents Live Music Night March 24, 2018.
Live Band, Dinner & Dance featuring A Touch of Blue.
Tickets $40/Person
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Stephen Leacock Theatre Presents: The Mudmen, March 24, 2018.
The Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage.
Click Here to purchase tickets.
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CANCELLED: An Evening of Comedy & Magic with Jason Palter March 24, 2018.
Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. | Show: 7:30 p.m.
Licensed Event | 19+
Click Here for more details.
Tickets $25 + hst
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Gallery Fundraiser April 8, 2018
Celebrating great women of the past, present and future! Thousands of forgotten women artists (many of them Canadian!) wait in the wings to be escorted out of anonymity. This afternoon you will have the pleasure of meeting many of them in person.
Cost: $20
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OBIAA Conference April 15 to 18, 2018
Resilient and Real. OBIAA looks forward to welcoming BIA's to the 2018 BIA Conference at the Blue Mountain Conference Centre.
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Save The Date May 2 and May 24! Social Media Marketing Workshop. 2 Part Series.
The Town of Georgina in partnership with the York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) will be hosting two social media Marketing Workshops in May at the Stephen Leacock Theatre. This 2 part workshop series will cover different topics on Social Media Marketing with a focus on growth strategies for every stage of your business.
This event is open to the entire business community in the Town of Georgina.
Dates:
May 2 & 24, 2018. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both dates.
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Discover Georgina Show May 5 & 6, 2018
Everything You Need to Live, Work and Play in Georgina - All Under One Roof!
Mark your calendar for a weekend that showcases all the great things Georgina has to offer! The Georgina Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the new Discover Georgina Show!
Date: May 5 & 6, 2018.
Location:
Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr, Keswick
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Georgina Farmer's Market Opening May 20, 2018. Running until Sept 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Vendors Wanted! Please send an
email to request your application.
The Georgina Farmer's Market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of local products including produce, meats, baked goods and home made products, from local vendors.
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Yorkworks Sutton Workshops and Upcoming Events March Calendar
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