Week of September 11, 2017
Georgina Economic Development Updates

Help us celebrate business excellence in Georgina. It is a great night for networking and showcasing local businesses. 7 awards will be given out to businesses in the Town of Georgina that exemplify excellence. Mayor & Council will also be recognizing several local business owners who have served this community for close to 70 years!  The evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with an Awards ceremony commencing at 7:30 p.m. The event will be televised (at a later date) on Rogers TV Georgina!

Date:  October 19th, 2017
Time: 7:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m.

Want to nominate a Georgina Business?  Click Here
(Deadline: September 22nd).

Click Here to Purchase Tickets.

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. 
Funding Still Available for 2017 Community Improvement Plan Grants! Apply Now!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 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

Pay Equity is equal pay for work of equal value. The Pay Equity Act requires employers in Ontario to pay female jobs at least the same as male jobs if they are of comparable value. The legislation applies to private sector employers with ten or more employees and to all public sector employers, their employees and bargaining agents. 

Date: September 19th, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Networking.
9:00 a.m. Presentation. 
Registration: Call 905-722-1480 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by Friday Sept 15th, 2017.
Georgina Business Consultations.BusinessConsults 

Join the York Small Business Enterprise Centre for free one-on-one business consultations 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.

Registration:  [email protected]
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.  

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:  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  

The York Small Enterprise Centre presents a workshop on building your own E-commerce empire. Featuring guest speaker Matthew Kostanecki. 

Registration is Free. Click Here.

Date: Oct 26th , 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Listed below are new recent business openings this year within the Town of Georgina. If you have a new business location opening soon or if it has already opened please contact Sean Columbus for a welcome package consisting of useful information and materials to help you succeed.

Anchor - 443-70 The Queensway S, Keswick
Blackwood Tattoo (New Location) - 236 Dovedale Drive, Keswick
Boondocks Eatery - 4-7751 Black River Rd, Sutton
Club Vaporized - 917 Lake Drive E, Jackson's Point
Crock A Doodle - 236 Dovedale Drive, Keswick
Dollar Choice - 111 High St, Sutton
Edward Jones - 89 High Street, Sutton
Georgina Physiotherapy (New Location) - 184 Simcoe Ave, Keswick
Georgina's Butcher Shop - 204 Simcoe Ave, Keswick
Hush Lash - 236 Dovedale Drive, Keswick
Keswick Vacuums (New Location) - 24795 Woodbine Ave, Keswick
KFC - 236 Dovedale Drive, Keswick
Lifestyle Catering - 200 Simcoe Ave, Keswick 
Phynix Performance and Nutrition - 532 The Queensway S, Keswick
Pink n Blue - 25 Metro Rd S
Pizza Nova - 236 Dovedale Dr, Keswick 
Popeye's Chicken - 432 The Queensway S, Keswick
Ramada Jackson's Point - 49 Lorne St, Jackson's Point 
Ride The Wind Rentals - 21100 Dalton Road, Jackson's Point
Room to Bloom - 236 Dovedale Dr, Keswick
Sutton West Dental - 110 High Street, Sutton
The Chicken Station - 2100 Metro Rd N, Jackson's Point   
The SHED Smokehouse - 20865 Dalton Rd, Sutton
Tidbits & Treasures Vintage Market - 23721 Hwy 48, Baldwin
Twice is Nice - 10 The Queensway S, Keswick
Uncle Eddie's Place - 207 Church St, Keswick
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
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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.

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. 

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. 

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

Click Here to Purchase Tickets and for more details. 

Georgina Pioneer Village Harvest Festival Sept 23rd. 

Celebrate the arrival of autumn with vintage farm equipment, food, crafts, vendors, historic demonstrations, FREE hot apple cider, live music, and more. 

Click Here  for info.

Chippewas of Georgina Island Pow Wow Sept 23-24th. 

Ambe Mnowaangozd
aa Anishnaabe Enaadziwin. Let's celebrate our Anishnaabe Way of Life. Drummers and Dancers free admission into the park. First Nation owned and operated Food and Craft vendors only. 

Click Here for more info.

Georgina Studio Tour Sept 23-24th. 

Discover Georgina Based artists, joined by guest artists from many parts of Ontario,
on this self guided Studio Tour in its 23rd year for a great autumn weekend destination. 
Follow the Georgina Studio tour Signs to experience Keswick, Sutton, Jackson's Point and Pefferlaw artists. 
We are part of York Region on Lake Simcoe, about an hour north of Toronto.

Click Here for more info.

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.

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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