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Georgina Economic Development Updates
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Please join Mayor Margaret Quirk for lunch as we celebrate local business and learn from guest speaker Laurie Baker on how to leverage social media to enhance your business or organization.
Guest Speaker: Laurie Baker from
Treefrog
Lunch provided by: Chef Cori Doern and the GTTI's Cook Pre-Apprenticeship Students.
Date: September 19th, 2017
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $20. $18 for Chamber of Commerce Members. (portion of the proceeds go to a bursary for the Pre-Apprentice students)
Click Here to purchase tickets now before they sell out.
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Georgina Business Consultations.
Join the York Small Business Enterprise Centre for free one-on-one business consultation right in the Town of Georgina!
Whether you are thinking of starting up a new business or you are already established, let's review your ideas and business needs together. Consultations cover information on general start-up advice, financing, marketing and operations. If you are growing a business, they may be able to provide information about financial opportunities and expanding your staff, space or capital investment.
Registration is free and secures your spot for a private one-hour session with a Small Business Consultant. Appointments are scheduled between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and spaces are very limited.
1-877-464-9675 ext. 71584
Dates:
Sept 19th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Oct 17th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Nov 21st, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dec 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) invites members of the agriculture community to join a webinar on September 6th, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Agricultural System.
This webinar is intended to increase the awareness of the agricultural community on the province's draft Agricultural System mapping and Implementation Procedures (see below for details). It will also provide an opportunity for OMAFRA to gather your ideas on how to maximize the benefits of moving to an Agricultural System across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
To participate you must pre-register by September 1st by calling OMAFRA's Agiculture Information Contact Centre (AICC) at 1-877-424-1300 or by sending an email to [email protected]
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The Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA) is planning on offering a Professional Development day on November 6th, 2017 in Niagara Falls.
They need your feedback on the day, please take 5 minutes to fill out this survey, so OBIAA can best accommodate your needs.
Survey closes August 31st.
Date: Nov 6th, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
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South Lake Futures Free Small Business Start-up Workshops
South Lake Futures is again offering free Small Business Start-up Workshops.
These seminars will provide you with the basics you need to start developing a concept and prepare the plan to start your own business.
Dates:
Sept 14th, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oct 4th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
To Register call
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905-476-1244 or 1-866-605-1244
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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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Do you want to revitalize your business with new Façade Improvements? Apply for a 2017 Community Improvement Plan Grant!
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 Upt
own Keswick, Downtown Sutton and Downtown Jackson's Point.
2017 GRANT PROGRAMS:
- Facade Improvement Grant Program
- Heritage Building Improvement Grant Program
- Landscape Improvement Grant Program
- Accessibility Improvement Grant Program
Sean Columbus
Economic Development Officer
905-476-4301 ext. 2330
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Town of Georgina Economic Development & Community Betterment Grants.
The purpose of this Grant Program is to provide funds to support festivals and events that are aligned with the ongoing initiatives being undertaken by the Economic Development and Tourism Division. Eligible events, festivals and programs are those that assist with enhancing the identity of, and create an economic impact within the community. These events will also support the development of the Town's Cultural Plan and create an increased awareness of opportunities available in Georgina.
Anyone interested in the grant program is asked to contact Cristina Liu to review the proposed submission and application process before submitting an application.
All applications must be submitted to:
Cristina Liu
Economic Development Office
905-476-4301 ext. 2300
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Free Microsoft Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Toolkit.
The Microsoft SEO Toolkit combines quite a few different tolls into one. Used together, it can analyze your site and provide recommendations on how to make your site's content more SEO-friendly, including tweaks to your sitemap and robots.txt. Please not that this is Windows-only!
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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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Georgina Harvest Dinner September 9th.
Support farmers and celebrate the abundance in our communities and across the Greenbelt by sharing a delicious, locally-sourced, meal prepared by Chef Cori Doern.
Time: Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. | Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Click Here to purchase tickets.
View Flyer
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2nd Annual Georgina Mayor's Charity Motorcycle Ride & Poker Run September 10th.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Georgina Mayor's Charity Motorcycle Ride!
The Registration fee is $35.00 for bike & rider (+ $10.00 for passenger). The ride begins at the Sutton Legion with registration, coffee and muffins at 9:00 a.m; Kickstands up at 10:30 a.m. Riders will proceed along a 4-hour scenic route (with stops), and concludes with a BBQ back at the Legion.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Click Here for registration & sponsorship details.
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Uptown Keswick Harvest Festival Sept 16th.
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with an old-fashioned celebration! Animals, Farm Fresh Vegetables, Artisans & Vendors, Crafts and games for children. Live Music & Square Dancing, Vintage Farm Equipment, Historic Demonstrations,
Click Here for more info.
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MEC Sprint Triathlon 2017 Sept 16th.
Test yourself at the MEC Sprint Triathlon, Saturday September 16th at De La Salle Park in the Town of Georgina. This chip-timed event is complete with medals for the top three finishers in each gender, and snacks at the finish line.
Click Here for more info.
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"Best of Kiss and AC/DC Tribute Bands"
Sept 16th.
Click Here to Purchase Tickets and for more details.
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The Ones Vehicle Events.
Events run May to September Saturday's 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitted).
Local weekly car show to bring together families and vehicle enthusiasts. Join us for games, music, contests, movies, food and the showcasing of rare and spectacular vehicles.
Click Here for more info.
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Yorkworks Sutton
September W
orkshop & Events Calendar.
Click Here to access the current September calendar.
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