Week of August 14, 2017
Georgina Economic Development Updates

Please join Mayor Margaret Quirk for lunch as we celebrate local business & discuss how to use social media to enhance your business 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 (portion of the proceeds go to a bursary for the Pre-Apprentice students)

Tickets Coming Soon which can be purchased  Here
Jackson's Point Harbourfront Redevelopment.Harbour  

Please provide your comments on the plans that are helping us move towards a preferred plan: CLICK HERE to view the plans.
  • Do you support changing the property boundaries as illustrated on Plans 2a and 2b or not?
  • Do you prefer the plans with a boat launch as in 1a or 2a or more green space as in 1b or 2b?
  • Do you prefer gas and pump out with expanded boating slips or only expanded boating slips?
Please provide any other comments you wish. Please provide your input by emailing [email protected] by August 24th, 2017. 
Town Staff and Council were present at the 2017 Sutton Fair & Horse Show this past weekend. The event had record numbers this year featuring activities for all age groups.
Mayor & Council kick started the event on the first day with a BBQ in the outdoor pavilion. Inside the Curling Arena was the Town Booth featuring the many programs and facilities here in Georgina.
Mayor, Council and staff were very glad to be part of the event and thank the organizers for another great year.
South Lake Futures Free Small Business Start-up WorkshopsSouthlake

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:  Aug 23rd, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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 :  905-476-1244 or 1-866-605-1244  
Do you want to revitalize your business with new Façade Improvements? Apply for a 2017 Community Improvement Plan Grant!CIP

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
Click Here to view the application forms.

Sean Columbus
Economic Development Officer
905-476-4301 ext. 2330
Town of Georgina Economic Development & Community Betterment Grants.commbett

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
MARKETING TIPS
500 Facebook Ads That Will Inspire YouMarketing
Once you have your Facebook business page setup you are now prepared to start posting or creating ads. Therefore it may helpful to see some examples. Click Here to view 500 real world examples of Facebook Ads to inspire you and help you test new approaches. Article link created by AdEspresso.  
Do you have any suggestions for our newsletter? Please let us know by emailing Sean Columbus
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Upcoming Georgina Events

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.

Location:  The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd, Sutton
Time: Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Movie Night in the Parkette August 19th.
Residents and visitors are invited to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy a movie in the park.

Click Here for info.

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. 

Location: The Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton
Time: 5:30 p.m. (Doors Open | Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Click Here to purchase tickets. View Flyer

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.

Location:  21 East Street, Sutton
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Click Here for registration & sponsorship details. 

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.

"Best of Kiss and AC/DC Tribute Bands"
Sept 16th.

Click Here to Purchase Tickets and for more details. 

Yorkworks Sutton
September W orkshop & Events Calendar. 

Click Here to access the current September calendar.
Town of Georgina - Economic Development & Tourism Division | 905-476-4301
| [email protected] | www.georgina.ca
Town of Georgina
26557 Civic Centre Road
Keswick, L4P 3G1

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