Economic Development Updates
April 11, 2018
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Have You Heard? Lake of Bays is Redesigning our Website!
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The Township of Lake of Bays is
redesigning our website in an effort to provide relevant, helpful information to residents and visitors.
First,
we need to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and tell us how we can improve.
Online Survey - Website
Complete our online survey by Wednesday, April 25, 2018!
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Don't Forget: Lake of Bays is Rebranding!
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Lake of Bays is undergoing a
rebranding initiative to help drive investment and attraction to tourism, community development, and business activity, while enhancing the connection and experience residents have with the township.
To help guide the success of this rebrand, we’re inviting you to our public engagement sessions. See below for details, and join us in shaping the future of Lake of Bays!
Online Survey - Branding
Complete our online survey by Sunday, April 15, 2018!
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Dwight Community Centre
1014 Dwight Beach Rd, Dwight
Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 6:00-7:30pm
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Baysville Community Centre
10 University St, Baysville
Thursday, April 19, 2018, 6:00-7:30pm
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EMPLOYING YOUNG TALENT INCENTIVE
Small businesses (less than 100 employees) can receive an initial $1,000 incentive upon hiring and an additional $1,000 retention incentive after six months for each youth (aged 15 to 29) hired through Employment Ontario's Youth Job Connection. Additional financial help available to offset training costs.
Click here f
or more information.
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PAY IT FORWARD (PIF) MUSKOKA COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
Community groups can receive up to $2,500 to fulfill a strategic need in the community.
For more information or to view a list of previously approved grants for inspiration, visit:
payitforwardmuskoka.ca
Contact: The District of Muskoka's Community Engagement and Social Enterprise department at 705-645-2231 or
payitforward@muskoka.on.ca.
Deadline:
By 12:00pm April 13, 2018
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STEP FORWARD ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM (SFEP)
Innovative for-profit businesses can receive up to $5,000 at 85% of eligible costs to assist with a variety of costs, including: Trade Shows and related Travel Expenses; Training, Certifications or Licenses; Market/Product Research or Market-entry Fees; IP Assessment / Protection; Marketing and Promotional Materials; Business Growth Expertise; or Export Development.
For more information, visit:
iion.ca/sfep/
TRIPLE P PROGRAM
Innovative for-profit businesses can receive up to $10,000 at 85% of eligible costs to
purchase equipment or technology
related to an innovative commercial product, process or service.
For more information, visit:
iion.ca/triple-p/
Deadline: Ongoing intake with monthly reviews until funds are dispersed.
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Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.
Kind regards,
Jennifer Clancy
TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS | Economic Development Coordinator
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Photo credit header above (left to right): Megan Tracy, Herman Wong, Lake of Bays Twp, Lake of Bays Twp
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