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Georgina Economic Development Updates
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Georgina Receives Funding From Community Transportation Grant Program
Georgina will collaborate with local community partners, including Georgina Trades Training Inc., Routes Connecting Communities and the Chamber of Commerce, to develop a social-enterprise-based Community Bus Program that facilitates free or subsidized charter bus services for Georgina residents and visitors to attend educational, recreational and cultural events.
The program will also offer customized charter services for groups including corporate organizations, schools, sports teams and community groups. The program's safe, reliable, flexible and affordable travel solutions are designed to maximize community benefit.
The Community Transportation Grant Program builds on a successful pilot program that has provided nearly $3 million in funding for 22 municipalities since 2015.
In the first year of the pilot program, more than 28,000 people used the new services to make more than 105,000 trips.
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Festival & Event Organizers Attend Policies & Procedure Workshop
The Town of Georgina hosted Session 2 of the Festival & Events Workshop January 31 at the Link in Sutton. This session featured presentations by various departments at the Town including Clerks, Roads, Parks & Recreation, Bylaws, Fire, Building, and also featured York Health and York Region Police.
This session focused on policies and procedures in regards to hosting an event in Georgina. Information was provided on lottery licenses, road closure requests, traffic management, rental permits, signage by-laws, fire permits, building permits, York Health food considerations, York
Region Police paid duty
officer requests and much more.
If you happened to miss either Session 1 on Marketing & Promotions or Session 2 on Policies & Procedures you can obtain the PowerPoint slides below.
Click Here for slides from Session 1: Marketing & Promotions
Click Here for slides from Session 2: Policies & Procedures
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Jackson's Point BIA Annual General Meeting February 12, 2019
The Jackson's Point Business Improvement Association is hosting their 2019 Annual General Meeting. If you are a member of the Jackson's Point BIA you are invited to attend and assist the Board with the creation of the 2019 Annual Budget and approval.
There will also be nominations for a Board of Directors for the next 4 years (2019 - 2022).
Once this budget is approved by the membership, the budget will be presented to Town Council for final approval. Upon receiving Council approval this budget amount will be used to determine the tax levy that will be applied to all members of the Jackson's Point BIA.
Should you wish to review any additional information regarding Business Improvement Areas, The Ministry of Municipal Affairs BIA handbook is available online at
www.Ontario.ca/BIAhandbook
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Date:
Tuesday February 12, 2019
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
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Tree Planting Program Helps Georgina Property Owners Go Green At AN Affordable Price!
LEAF
(Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) is a non-profit organization that offers affordable tree planting services to Georgina property owners. The program is supported by the Regional Municipality of York as part of their efforts to increase tree canopy across the region.
The program makes it easy for owners and managers of multi-unit and business properties to go green! LEAF guides you through the process from start to finish, making it easy by:
- Providing expert advice on best species and planting locations
- Doing the hard work of digging and planting!
- Sharing tree-care information for long-term success
Trees are 5 to 8 feet in height when planted. The price is only $150 - $250 per tree and includes full planting service. BONUS - if you are planting to replace ash trees lost to Emerald Ash Borer, you may qualify for an extra rebate!
Visit LEAF to learn more or call 1-888-453-6504.
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Economic Development & Community Building Grant Program
Be sure to submit your applications on time for when your event takes place. Please note that you cannot apply within 120 days of when your event takes place.
The updated application form can be downloaded on choosegeorgina.ca.
Some updates to the 2019 grant process include:
- The Economic Development Committee (EDC) will review applications at two remaining intake periods (May 1 and September 1). After a grant application is considered by the EDC, a report with recommendations will be provided to Council for final approval.
- Organizers may receive funding towards their festival or event up to a maximum of $5,000.
- For any expenses that exceed $500 and for which funding is being requested, a quote must be provided with the grant application.
For more information or to apply, contact
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Development Application Fee Rebate Program
Council recently approved the implementation of a Development Application Fee Rebate Program. This is just one of the initiatives Council has approved to encourage new investment and expansion of our existing businesses. Eligibility for this new incentive program will be related to the number of full-time jobs created/retained and the amount of office, industrial or institutional floor area created.
Click Here for full details on the program and apply today.
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No Customers? Try Fixing Up Your Business! Apply Now for a Community Improvement Plan Grant.
Pepperwood Design Before and After Facade enhancements.
Is your building in need of improvements? 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 articulates a vision for Uptown Keswick, Downtown Sutton and Downtown Jackson's Point.
Click Here to view the application forms.
Please note the CIP Grants are only available for businesses within the BIA Boundaries. Applications must be submitted & approved before work starts.
Contact Sean Columbus at 905-476-4301 ext. 2330 or
[email protected] for more information.
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$1,650,000
For Sale
26124 Warden Ave, Georgina, Ontario
7000 Sqft
If you have a property listed for sale or for lease that you wish to have featured in upcoming editions of the
For a map of "For Sale" listings of Commercial & Industrial Properties please
Click Here.
Disclaimer: Listings are provided to the Town from brokers, real estate agents, and various real estate websites. The Town of Georgina assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information shown, and does not make any representation, warranties or guarantees of any kind in relation to the listings in this e-newsletter or the properties described therein. Please contact the real estate agent or other contact person identified on the listing to verify all information.
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BUSINESS & MARKETING TIPS
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Almost every cosmetic counter in the department store has a promotion happening. Of course, they aren't called promotions-they are presented as 'free gifts', designed to encourage the customer to spend more on a particular brand that month. The hope is that the customer will fall in love with the products and become a customer for life.
These marketing tactics can work in the short term. It is possible to see an increase in sales when you give customers something for nothing. But these tactics also condition the savvy shopper only to buy when they are incentivised with special offers and discounts, or worse, to switch brands according to whichever one offers the 'best deal' when the product runs out.
While companies and business owners lament about changes in consumer behaviour, we must also take responsibility for our part in shaping that behaviour. If we want customers to be loyal to our brand, then we need to work out what, apart from price, might encourage that loyalty.
We don't get the customers or clients, the readers or listeners we want by accident. We get them by intentionally crafting the experiences and the messages that change how the right people, think and feel-which in turn changes what they do and the kind of customer they become.
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Do you have any suggestions for our newsletter? Please let us know by emailing Sean Columbus
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Elleboard Ride Day Feb 9, 2019
Learn to ride day with a focus on skill development for beginner riders led by female snowboard Ontario coaches.
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Upcoming Events at Stephen Leacock Theatre
Check out these exciting events.
Feb 9, 2019 - Yuk Yuks 2019
April 27, 2019 - Tribute to Bruce Springsteen
May 11, 2019 - Last Waltz Live (A Musical Celebration of The Band
July 6, 2019 - Brothers Gibb: The Bee Gees Story
August 23, 2019 - "ABBA Magic"
September 28, 2019 - Motown Gold
Nov 9, 2019 - Take It Easy: The Story of the Eagles
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The Link Winter Market
Take away those winter blues and enjoy an eye-opening shopping experience at the Link Winter Market on the third Sunday of every month.
Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 17, 2019 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We are embracing our local artisans, crafters, chefs, artists, and of course, farmers plus so much more.
Click Here for full details
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4th Annual Lake Simcoe Championship Ice Fishing Derby Feb 17, 2019
Canadian Tire presents the 4th Annual Lake Simcoe Championship Ice Fishing Derby. Proceeds go to Jumpstart Charities, 1st Place Prize $10,000. No Fishing License is required for Canadian residents.
Date: Feb 17, 2019
Times on Website
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Perchin for MS
March 2, 2019
Perchin for MS is celebrating its 9th year on Lake Simcoe working within the community to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis, and assisting those living with it through hosting a fundraising ice fishing tournament.
Date: March 2, 2019
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2019 Georgina Group Business Consultations
Are you thinking of starting a business? Participating in a group consultation is a great way to navigate the initial steps to starting a business. Group Consultations are driven by the attending participants and their questions.
Dates: March 19, May 16
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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2019 Georgina One-on-one Business Consultations
Whether you are a new business or you are already established, let's review your ideas and business needs together. Consultations cover information on marketing, business planning, financing to help you move forward and grow your business.
Dates: Feb 19, April 16, June 19
Time: Between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
or call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71584
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Tourism Annual Symposium 2019
March 4, 2019
Gather with fellow region members from York, Durham and Headwaters.
Hear keynotes on business building tactics and trends, take part in educational workshops and network!
2019 Program Highlights. Keynotes: Surfing Tourism Retail Trends...and Introducing Them into Your Business, John Stanley.
Measuring Success, What Does it Look Like for Your Business, Rachel Dodds.
Session Breakouts: What Makes Good Content; Content Marketing in Action; Travel Trade Market Insights; International Travel Markets.
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Cost: $40 (includes breaks and lunch)
Click Here to Register and for full details.
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2019 BIA Conference March 31 to April 3, 2019.
2019 Awards Submission are NOW OPEN!
Click Here for the 2019 Awards Package!
Deadline for Submissions: Friday, February 1, 2019
Click Here
to Register and for full details.
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Georgina Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
Click Here
for full details
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Sutton Workshops & Events February Calendar
Click Here
for full details
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Georgina Trades Training Inc. 2019 Calendar of Events
Intro to Hairdressing -Starting Feb 11
Click Here
for full details
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