Township of Brock Monthly E-Newsletter - March 2017
Save the date for the Spring 2017 Mayors 
Networking Business Breakfast!

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Tuesday April 25th from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Sunderland Memorial Arena Auditorium.

Register online today for your chance to interact with other business owners, entrepreneurs, and members of Council. 
Public Works Department News

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Register today for the Beaver River Trail Run and Ride. This annual event will be held on May 27th and 28th. The Saturday will feature the run with categories for every level and ability, and the Sunday will feature the ride, offering something for every level and ability. The Run and Ride will begin at the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre and travel south towards Sunderland. 

Now hiring Casual Parks Labourer(s). These positions will be required to work from May through September, 2017. Submit your application by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday March 23, 2017. 

Reminder: Weight Restrictions are in effect  on some Township roads. Should you require additional information. Please contact the Public Works Department
  • March 20, 10:00 a.m. - Council and Finance
  • March 27, 10:00 a.m. - Planning, Protection to Persons & Property, and Administration & Personnel
  • April 3, 10:00 a.m. - Council & Finance
  • April 10, 10:00 a.m. - Public Works and Parks & Recreation
All meetings are held in Council Chambers at 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, and are open to the public. 
Celebrate Canada 150

The 150th Celebration continues! Check out the full list of celebrations happening nationwide. 

 

This month's featured event is We Are Canada. By coming together, we forge Canada's path forward. Take the pledge to join a community of Canadians who are shaping the future of the country. 

Not Just Business As Usual at the Library! 

Think Libraries are just for books? Think again! 

Are you starting or growing a small business? Did you know that at the Beaverton Branch of the Brock Township Public Library there is a dedicated Business Work Desk to help emerging small business owners and entrepreneurs build and grow their small businesses? In addition to the business desk, which offers use of basic office tools, we also offer free Wi-Fi and internet services, in-house use of laptops, and Reference Services. Equally valuable to potential business start-ups are library services like faxing, copying, binding, lamination, and spaces for meetings and training .

When you use the library as a place to explore your business ideas staff can assist you in finding t he research resources that you may need. We have books on everything from marketing plans to human resources and more!   The Brock Township Public Library also offers free one on one technical help with computers, social media, and smart devices that can help launch your business, or take it to the next level.  Entrepreneurs who want to start a small business can use a variety of resources, including on-line databases to conduct market research, research government and local business support and to access business planning materials.  By appointment staff can help you discover what emerging technologies (e.g., online forums, social networking sites, wikis, blogs, etc.) can be used for your small business. 

Come in to the Beaverton Branch and explore how the library can help you make your entrepreneurial dreams come true!  Don't forget your library card!
Canada 150 Photo Contest - " I Love My Community"

Celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday and our amazing Community! Upload a photo taken by you that represents the beauty and wonder of our community and you will automatically be entered for a chance to win! There are two age categories: Under 13 and 13 and over. Submit your photo today! Winning submissions will be featured on the Township of Brock website and in the Brock Citizen
Exploring Value-Added Opportunities Workshop

March 31, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the 
Sunderland Memorial Arena

Register today for the Exploring Value-Added Opportunities Workshop! For only $20.00 you will learn  how to generate new ideas for value-added products and services on your farm, assess your ideas and business potential, identify and
manage potential risks and determine and plan what it take to turn your idea into reality. You will also receive resources materials, lunch and refreshments. 

This Workshop is being held on conjunction between the Township of Brock Economic Development Advisory Committee, OMAFRA, the Brock Board of Trade (BBOT) , and the  Region of Durham Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Economic Development Department .
 Durham Region Updates
  • Help improve early learning and child care in Durham Region! Parents and caregivers of children 9 to 12 years old in Durham Region are invited to participate in the  online survey.
2017 Township of Brock Accessibility Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Township of Brock Accessibility  Award. This award is presented once a year to a business or organization in the Township that has shown a concerted effort to improve accessibility. To submit a nomination please fill out the online form by May 31, 2017. 
Maple Syrup Production in Brock Township

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Did you know: 
  • A maple tree has to be at least 40 years old to be big enough to tap 
  • Maple syrup doesn't freeze 
  • Sap has a sugar content of about 2.5% while syrup averages 66.6%
  • For every litre of syrup, farmers have to boil down 40 litres of sap
For more fun facts and an opportunity to taste this sweet treat check out the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival    April 1 - 2, 2017. 

On April 1 & 2, 2017, ReWilding Lake Simcoe in partnership with the Brock Youth Centre will be leading a two day workshop that will allow Brock's youth to question, explore and express their voices and ideas on the future of their lives and their community, with a special focus on the new Harbour of the Future. 

Brock Tourism BR+E 201

The  Brock Tourism Business Retention and Expansion Project is being lead by the Township of Brock Economic Development Advisory Committee (B.E.D.A.C.) in conjunction with the Region of Durham's Planning & Economic Development Department.  

What is a BR+E Project?
A structured action oriented and community-based approach to business and economic development
  • Promotes job growth by helping communities learn about issues/opportunities for local businesses and set priorities for projects to address these needs
  • A BR+E project consists of trained volunteers who visit businesses and conduct confidential interviews with business owners/senior level management. 
Goals of the 2017 Tourism BR+E
  • Determine how to capitalize on Brock's best tourism assets
  • Continue to support existing tourism-related businesses and determine other ways that these existing business can be supported more effectively
  • Grow the tourism industry in Brock Township by attracting new businesses and visitors 
  • Create a sustainable tourism sector in Brock Township
Interested in getting involved in the project?
Volunteers are needed to assist with the interview process. 
Register today for the April 11th or April 12th training sessions. 
Upcoming Community Events       
 
Saturday March 25, 2017, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre
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Municipal Administration Building, Basement Committee Room, 
 
Saturday, March 25, 2017, 8:00 p.m.
Beaverton Town Hall Theatre
  
Friday March 31, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sunderland 
Memorial Arena
  April 1 & 2, 2017 Sunderland 

To add your event and for a full event listing visit
http://townshipofbrock.ca/tourism/community-events/upcoming-community-events/
Township of Brock | 705-432-2355 | [email protected] | www.townshipofbrock.ca

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Please contact the Clerk's Department at 705-432-2355.
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