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Georgina Economic Development Updates
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Last Thursday October 19th, the Georgina Chamber of Commerce & Town of Georgina hosted the Georgina Business Excellence Awards and
Mayor & Council's Milestone Awards to create a night of celebration. It must be expressed that each and every businesses that was nominated makes significant contributions to the community.
This year there were more nominations than ever and the event had record breaking attendance
numbers. Celebration of new entrepreneurs and committed business owners demonstrates that Georgina is the location for future investment. Choose Georgina.
Awards were presented to the following businesses:
Not-For-Profit Award -
GTTI
Mayor Margaret Quirk and members of Council recognized several Family owned agricultural operations that have been in business for over 70 years!
Mayor & Council's Milestone Award Recipients Over 70 Years in Georgina:
Belridge Farms
Black River Farms
Bar Hill Farms
Havenhill
Holstein
Rae Family Farms
Thompson Farms
Walter Rae Farm
Winchill Farms
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Agriculture remains a priority for York Region. According to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Strategy Report, the economic impact of the agri-food chain in York Region is over six billion dollars.
To further evaluate the current state of the agriculture industry, last year York Regional staff collaborated with the York Region Agricultural Advisory Liaison Group and a third-party consultant, Synthesis Agri-food Network, to survey industry stakeholders. A total of 140 food producers, restaurant industry members and residents provided feedback.
Report findings include:
- There are 3,578 full-time equivalent jobs in primary agricultural production and 57,000 jobs in the full agri-food sector in York Region.
- Today, the GDP contribution in the agri-food production sector in York Region is $2.7 billion dollars.
- The average size of farms in York Region has increased.
- Farms making less than $100,000 per year are on the decline, however those making $500,000 or more remain stable, this reflects a province-wide trend.
York Regional Council approves five strategic goals to further support the agri-food community.
Click Here to view the full report.
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On, October 12th, York Regional Council recognized local farming families as part of The Canada 150 Farm Family Program. 4 of the farms recognized are located within Georgina. Farming has changed since 1867, however these families
' dedication and contribution to farming has not. These families are still farming
in York Region, and have been since Confederation
150 years ago.
Georgina Farms Recognized
Rae Family Farms (Donald & Brenda Rae)
Belridge Farms (Bart Johnson + Mary Jane Mathieu)
Black River Farm (Richard & Barbara Munro)
Walter Rae Farm (Walter Rae)
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Premier Kathleen Wynne visited the Georgina Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic Wednesday to announce a major funding plan alongside Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Chris Ballard and Georgina Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic executive director Beth Cowper-Fung.
Dressed appropriately in a liberal swath of red, Premier Kathleen Wynne paid a visit to Georgina's nurse practitioner-led clinic to deliver a $1.63 million grant that will help meet the demand for local health care.
Click Here to view the entire news article from Metroland Media.
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Recent Georgina Grand 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
Click Here.
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Rural Ontario Leaders Awards 2017.
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has just introduced a new awards program that we think you are going to like. It is the new Rural Ontario Leaders Awards or ROLA for short.
The program recognizes leaders among rural residents, communities, businesses and organizations, and their work in improving the quality of life and economic well-being of rural Ontario.
Help us to recognize
leaders in your community who have helped to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of rural Ontario, by nominating someone today.
Nominations will be accepted until November 15, 2017.
If you have any questions on the Rural Ontario Leaders Awards program, please contact the Agricultural information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300, or at
[email protected], or visit our website
Here.
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Funding Still Available for 2017 Community Improvement Plan Grants! Apply Now Before Time Runs Out!
Lake Simcoe Arms Before and After recent 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 will articulate visions for Uptown Keswick, Downtown Sutton and Downtown Jackson's Point.
2017 GRANT PROGRAMS:
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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This workshop is designed to support small to medium size events (and attractions) develop and/or re-design an onsite visitor survey for the purpose of collecting the necessary data to design, develop and deliver an effective and informative Post Event Report.
This hands-on session will help participants to determine 'gaps', and design an effective survey to ensure they collect the data they need for reporting.
Registration Cost:
Member Rate: $55
Non-Member Rate: $65
Date:
October 26th, 2017
Time: 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.
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The York Small Enterprise Centre presents a workshop on building your own E-commerce empire. Featuring guest speaker Matthew Kostanecki.
Date: Oct 26th
, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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If you are a member of the ClearWater Farm food basket program you are invited to a special pre-open house event this Friday Oct. 27th at 2:00 p.m.
The ClearWater Farm project will celebrate their accomplishments and the opening of the new laneway. This event will be attended by the Minister of the Environment, representatives of York Region, Mayor and Council from Georgina, and representatives of Enbridge, Dufferin Construction, Lafarge, the Prince's Charities, and all of the other donors who've helped to make this project possible.
The regular scheduled ClearWater Farm Open House Event will take place afterwards from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
So please do consider if you can make time on Friday afternoon to visit ClearWater Farms. If you can make it, please email Colin Dobell.
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Are finances holding you back? Improve your financial knowledge, skills and confidence. Group classes are delivered
in a safe and non-judgmental setting.
Dates:
Attend every Monday from October 30th-December 4th 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Economic Development Community Building Grant Application Revised.
The Economic Development Community Building Grant has been updated. 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 revised application by visiting
Clicking Here.
If you are interested in applying please contact Cristina Liu via email
[email protected] or call 905-476-4301 ext 2300."
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Tell Your Story!
This past August, 210 articles were written about Central Counties Tourism businesses generating 113,953,380 impressions. Central Counties Tourism (CCT) stakeholders continue to utilize the FREE press release distribution service which houses a press database of over 220,000 traditional and non-traditional press and other news outlets.
Be sure to forward your releases to
[email protected]
to ensure your releases reach as many potential visitors as possible.
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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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Georgina Farmers' Market. Sunday's May 14th - Oct 29th, 2017
Follow the Farmers' Market
Facebook page for the latest updates.
For vendor inquiries please contact
Natalia Zammitti for more information.
Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Series of Dark Nights Oct 25th & Oct 30th.
Night #1: The Paranormal Project. Wednesday, Oct 25th, Stephen Leacock Theatre.
Night #2: Shadows of the Night. Monday, Oct 30th, Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives
Click Here for more info.
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The ROC Job Fair Oct 28th.
Date: Saturday, October 28 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: The ROC Chalet, 26479 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick.
We are hiring for:
- Lift Attendants
- Ski Patrol
- Terrain Park
- Maintenance
- Groomers
- Cafeteria Attendants
- Winter Operation Leads
- Customer Service Representatives
- Snow Makers
- Ski & Snowboard Instructors
Please bring your resume. Job applications will be available.
Click Here
for more info.
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Uptown Keswick BIA Trick or Treating & Haunted Walk Oct 28th.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Walk starts at 7:00 p.m.
Walk will be guided by Lynda Quirino (from the Georgina Paranormal Society). Anyone interested will gather in front of Paws in the Bath on Simcoe Ave, to start the walk, and will proceed up the hill and north along the Queensway to Church Street. Ending the walk at Uncle Eddie's Restaurant. Lynda will be talking about paranormal activity "ghost stories" in Georgina and ending with the haunting of the restaurant.
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Routes Connecting Communities Group Bus Trips.
Nov 1st - Cookstown
Nov 8th - Vaughan Mills
Nov 17th - Markham Home for Holidays
Nov 30th - Distillery District Christmas Market
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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Yorkworks Sutton
October W
orkshop & Events Calendar.
Click Here to access the current October calendar.
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Brent and Sarah's Comedy Magic Show Oct 28th.
Brent and Sarah's Comedy Magic Show - Fun for the whole family!! As seen on Disney Cruise Line.
Click Here
to purchase tickets.
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Georgina Ski & Board Swap Nov 11th.
New and used equipment available at The ROC. Looking to sell your used equipment? Drop-Off Fri. Nov. 10th.
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St. Thomas Aquinas Christmas Market Nov 11th.
Vendors, crafts, food, door prizes and more.
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Georgina Santa Claus Parade Nov 18th and Dec 2nd.
Join us for the 2017 Santa Claus Parade!.
To be part of the fun please complete a
Registration Form
Keswick Santa Claus Parade - Nov 18th.
Sutton Santa Claus Parade - Dec 2nd.
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GTTI's 6th Annual One Stop Holiday Shop Nov 19th.
Shop local! Join GTTI for a one-day holiday shopping event with a large variety of some of your favorite products!
The One Stop Holiday Shop is a fundraiser to help The Training Centre - GTTI to sustain vital programs that support community members in achieving their training and employment goals.
Admission is a $1 donation to The Training Centre - GTTI or a non-perishable food items donation to the Georgina Community Food Pantry.
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Festival of Lights & Old Fashioned Christmas Nov 25th.
Festival of Lights - Enjoy the magic and splendor of the holiday season as we light up the Pioneer Village grounds in this annual event. Take part in a sing-along with Mayor and Council, a visit with Santa and witness the unveiling of the lights.
Old Fashioned Christmas - Kick off the holiday season by stepping back in time to enjoy the signs, smells and sounds that a 19th Century Christmas would bring. Live music, tree decorating, holiday crafts, hot apple cider, historic demonstrations and so much more!
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Uptown Keswick Tree Lighting Nov 24th.
Photos with Santa, music, open store events and delicious food. Don't miss this family friendly holiday event.
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Jackson's Point BIA Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Nov 25th.
Celebration of Christmas and Channukah in Jackson's Point. Enjoy Christmas Carols, Channukah songs, hot chocolate and festive treats.
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An Elegant Evening with John McDermott Dec 20th.
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stephen Leacock Theatre.
Tickets: $89 each and includes admission, meet & greet, wine and hors d'ourves. Also FREE CD to each!.
To purchase tickets, call the box office at 905-476-0193
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