Georgina's Economic Development Updates: Last Chance to Register

Week of Jan. 30, 2017

Georgina Economic Development Updates

Last Chance to Register for the Selling Food to Ontario Workshop Feb 2, 2017!

Create new opportunities for your farm or food business by learning how to expand into new markets such as restaurants, foodservice food retailers, institutions and other wholesale buyers. Learn how you as a producer or small processor can access new market channels. Featuring key speakers from OMAFRA & Foodland Ontario. Tickets are now on sale for $20. Lunch and Continental Breakfast included.

Time: Feb. 2, 2017, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd, Sutton, ON

Agenda & Flyer of the Workshop can be found Here

Town of Georgina on site at Toronto International Boat Show this past weekend!

The Toronto International Boat Show is North America's largest indoor boat show which is the preeminent selling venue for Canada's recreational boating industry, and the premiere showcase for new 2017 product!

The Town of Georgina was on site this past Saturday at the show promoting the municipality as a tourism and boating destination. Branded merchandise, brochures, flyers tagged with Georgina including the Business Improvement Areas were all given out to attendants. The show was packed and a great success!

Want to Work in the Culinary Field?

Get the Skills in the S.E.T. for Culinary Employment program. The S.E.T. program provides unemployed and under-employed York Region residents with valuable skills, tools and certifications for securing employment. Participants enrolled in this 5 week S.E.T. for Culinary Employment program will acquire the skills and certifications necessary to pursue a career in the culinary field.

Classes begin February 6th, 2017.

Please call 905-722-6300 for an appointment.

More information can be found here.

Georgina Does Inclusive Business:

Learn. Connect. Experience.

Programming for Persons with Disabilities Georgina and Surrounding Area. This FREE program will help you:

Prepare for employment
Find a job
Gain PAID work experience
Overcome challenges to sustain your job

Click Here for more info on the program and to check if you are eligible.

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

cliu@georgina.ca

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, includes the use of financial incentives for the private sector to stimulate redevelopment and facilitate property improvements.

PROMOTING IMPROVEMENTS

Facade Improvement Grant Program
Heritage Building Improvement Grant Program
Landscape Improvement Grant Program
Accessibility Improvement Grant Program

Click Here for more information on The Town of Georgina's CIP Grants and fill out an application today!

Do you have any suggestions for our newsletter? Please let us know by emailing Sean Columbus

Upcoming Georgina Events

SnoFest at The ROC. Feb. 4, 2017.

Join us for this wintery FREE Family event with lots of activities for all ages! Inflatables, games, Kidsworld, giveaways, and lots more frosty fun! With live performances and entertainment for the whole family! It's a snowy event that will warm up your winter!
*Note: lift/tubing tickets and cafeteria prices still apply.

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: 26479 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick, Ontario

The February Blues XX. Starts Feb 4, 2017

Taking place at The Briars located at 55 Hedge Road, Jackson's Point.

Feb 4. - D.J. Dance Party

Feb. 10 & 17 - Larry Baguley

Feb .11 & 18 - D.J. Dance Party

Feb. 19 - Northern Latitude

Click Here for more details.

The Georgina & East Gwillimbury
Chambers of Commerce present: Women in Business Luncheon Feb 9, 2017

Please join the Georgina and East Gwillimbury Chambers of Commerce

as we host a Women in Business Luncheon. Come enjoy a delicious lunch, the opportunity to network with local businesses, exhibitor stations, prizes and much more!

We are looking forward to celebrating and inspiring one another with our many successes as women in business.

Click Here to register.

Lake Simcoe Championship Ice Fishing Derby Feb. 19, 2017.

On Sunday, February 19th, 2017 we are holding the 2nd Annual Lake Simcoe Championship Ice Fishing Derby. Presented by Canadian Tire Keswick along with Sponsors, the Town of Georgina. Proceeds going to Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Charities.Check-in and Weigh-in will be at Rayner's Park, 50 Lake Drive North, Keswick, ON.

Click Here to Register Now!

Perchin for MS - Fishing for a Cure

March 4, 2017.

Located at Sibbald Point Provincial Park on Lake Simcoe.

Click Here to Register Now!

Click Here to become a sponsor!

Town of Georgina - Economic Development & Tourism Division | 905-476-4301

| ed@georgina.ca | www.georgina.ca
Town of Georgina
26557 Civic Centre Road
Keswick, L4P 3G1