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Georgina Economic Development Updates
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Small Business Week Events
Thursday, October 18th
Step Up Your Social Media Game
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join the Chamber's Marketing & Tourism Advisors to get your business started on social media. In this seminar, Kendall and Taylor will touch on tactics to help you step up your business Facebook and Instagram platforms. FREE and Registration Required.
Friday, October 19th
Structured Hiring
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn about the importance of a structured approach to hiring, where you will learn the cost of bad hiring decisions, including a formula showing the dollar amount. The session will be held at South Lake Futures in Keswick and lead by Evert Akkerman CHRL, LL.M, founder of XNL HR, who was named one of the Top 25 HR Professionals in 2016 and 2017.
FREE and Registration Required.
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New Georgina Grand Openings
Located within the Jackson's Point BIA Devil Healing has a wide variety of aesthetics, healing services, and an intimate environment.
Re-Opening a storefront for the Halloween season featuring costumes for Halloween, theme parties, parades, birthday parties, community events, and murder mystery dinners.
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Engaged Business Owners Attend Social Media and Google Search Workshop
The York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC) hosted a workshop at The Link in Sutton titled "Building and Promoting Your Business With Facebook, Instagram, and Google Search.
Attendees learnt how to promote content on Facebook and Instagram to the people most likely to become customers, how to track the results, and optimized in real time. There was also a lesson in Google AdWords product.
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Spotlight on Business: Handi Maids
Handi Maids is a Residential and Commercial cleaning company offering an insured and bonded cleaning team for reoccurring weekly, biweekly and monthly cleaning services. The company was started twenty years ago by Seanna Metherall and they serve all of York Region, Simcoe and Dufferin County.
The advantages to Seanna of operating a business from Georgina is the convenient location to commute to all their service regions. She also believes in hiring local employees to support the economic development of the community. Seanna started the company so that she could spend more time with her kids as they were growing up. The best thing about her job is the ability to help families enjoy more time with each other by not being tied down with daily cleaning chores.
Handi Maids home cleaning rates vary according to the size, age and condition of each home. Five years from now, Seanna hopes to expand her range of services and increase the company reach into Uxbridge.
For more information visit
handmaids.com or
call 1-877-552-6243. If you would like to be featured in the next Spotlight on Business please contact Cristina Liu at
[email protected] or
905-476-4301 ext. 2300
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Upcoming GTTI Bookkeeping Program
The S.E.T Program provides unemployed and under-employed York Region residents with valuable skills, tools and certifications for securing employment.
- 4-5 Week Full-Time Program
- Accounting Terms & Techniques
- Quickbooks, Sage 50 & Peachtree
- Industry Certifications
- Resume & Job Search Support and so much more!
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2018 Georgina Election
Your Vote is your voice in the 2018 Municipal Election
As a Georgina resident, you are voting for Mayor, Regional Councillor, Ward Councillors, and School Board Trustees.
Last Advance Voting Day: October 18
Voting Day: October 22.
Has your Ward Boundary changed?
Town Council approved a ward boundary change impacting some households in Wards 1, 2 and 3.
View the map, visit
georgina.ca/election2018 or call the Clerk's office at
905-476-4301 to find out if this affect you.
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Live Election Night Coverage
Tune into
Rogers TV Georgina live at 8 p.m. on October 22nd for the Local Campaign. Join Georgina Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jennifer Anderson along with Karen Wolfe and David Szollosy as they talk to the candidates and provide election results.
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New 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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Funding Still Available for 2018. Apply Now for a Community Improvement Plan Grant.
Pepperwood Design Before and After Facade enhancements.
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 also be submitted before work starts.
Contact Sean Columbus if you are interested.
Economic Development Officer
905-476-4301 ext. 2330
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Updated Economic Development Community Building Grant Application Guidelines Effective January 1, 2019.
Check out the New Application Application Guidelines Effective January 1, 2019
Community Betterment Grant - Maximum = $2,000
Community Culture Grant - Maximum = $5,000
Economic Development Grant - Maximum = $5,000
Applications should be submitted six (6) months prior to the event date. Applications will be evaluated at the Economic Development Committee Meetings held on February, May and September and applications must be submitted 2 weeks in advance of these 3 meeting dates.
Grant Applications will no longer be accepted for events scheduled less than 60 days from the time of submission.
Council will now be required to provide final approval for any funds dispersed.
If you are interested in applying please contact Cristina Liu via email
[email protected] or call 905-476-4301 ext 2300.
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BUSINESS & MARKETING TIPS
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Keeping up to date with technology is essential for every business owner, even those who don't run technology companies.
Step 1: Determine Your Needs
Take some time to think about what is relevant to you.
Start out by listing all of the items you and your staff use to stay connected with one another and with clients. In terms of hardware, this likely involves cell phones and laptop and/or tablet computers in addition to the phone system and computer network in your office. Knowing what you need is the first step to being able to identify and implement the most appropriate technology.
Step 2: Assess Available Resources
Let's say you and your employees are connected through a popular product such as Microsoft Office, but you are using Android-based cell phones and computers and tablets running Mac OS. While it might not be an ideal setup. Make sure you are following announcements from all three entities-Microsoft, Google, and Apple-about software updates and changes to features that might impact how you and your staff are able to function.
Step 3: Rank the Resources
Once you've had a chance to review online resources or other publications and maybe attended some training sessions, you should have an idea about what works best. Based on where you think you are getting the best information, prioritize which resources will get the most of your time.
Step 4: Make Time to Use the Resources
Schedule time every week to actually follow through. If you have a dedicated information technology (IT) person whose job is to stay abreast of these updates and changes, maybe this is when you schedule a weekly meeting with him or her to brief you on changes on the horizon.
Full Article can be found on thebalancecareers
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Do you have any suggestions for our newsletter? Please let us know by emailing Sean Columbus
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October Workshops and Events Sutton Calendar Now Available.
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Family Fright Fiesta Oct. 20
Join us as we bring the Pioneer Village to life in the spirit of the Halloween season. There will be lots of activities for the entire family!
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Roy Orbison: The All-Star Tribute Oct. 20
"Roy Orbison: The All-Star Tribute" celebrates the incredible career of the legendary "Big O"...Orbison! Direct from Canada's leading producer of musical tribute shows, Bill Culp Productions, this fun-filled, audience interactive performance features Roy Orbison's greatest hits from the 1950's, 1960's, 1970's and the 1980's.
Don't miss this All-Star, value-packed performance when it comes to Keswick.
Click Here for full details.
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Halloween Haunt with the Keswick BIA Oct. 27
The Uptown Keswick BIA present thrills and chills for ghost hunters young and old with a tour through the haunted nooks and crannies of Keswick!
Location: Metro & Simcoe Avenue
Click Here for upcoming details.
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One Dark Night Oct. 29 & 30, presented by Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives
Night #1: The Paranormal Project
From your seat in the various buildings within the Pioneer Village, Angel will take you on a guided spiritual journey through the eyes of Georgina's early settlers.
Night #2: Shadows of the Night Ghost Walk
Join us for a ghost walk around the Pioneer Village visiting the most active buildings on the property.
Click Here for full details.
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Lighthouse Performing Nov. 3 at Stephen Leacock Theatre
Lighthouse, Canada's favourite rock band is turning 50 and inviting Canadians across the country to join the celebrations.
Sponsored by Sobey's, Team Peroff, Stiemer Construction and R and A Stairs.
Date: Nov. 03, Show: 8:00 p.m.
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Vendors Wanted for Winter Market
Are you looking for a chance to connect with shoppers in the heart of our community at a one-of-a-kind event? The new Link Winter Market is a fantastic opportunity for you.
On the third Sunday of each month starting
December 16, the Winter Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Link in Sutton, featuring unique handmade treasure, live music, local farmers, foodie delights and more.
Apply by October 31.
Click Here for full details.
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Ski & Board Swap Hosted By: Canadian Ski Patrol Nov. 10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
DROP - OFF Nov. 9, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Looking to sell your used equipment?
Public Receiving & Equipment Registration on Friday, November 9 between 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
*Not accepting equipment on Saturday
Public Reclaiming of Unsold Equipment and/or Cheques after the Swap:
You must pick up your cheque and/or unsold equipment from The Canadian Ski Patrol by the end of swap between 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10.
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Fall Georgina Business Consultations
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, you may be provided information about financial opportunities and expanding your staff, space or capital investment
Registration is free and secures your sport 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.
Brought to you by the York Small Business Enterprise Centre in partnership with the Town of Georgina.
Dates: October 23 & November 20
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Keswick Santa Claus Parade Nov 17
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Starts at Biscayne Ave. and the Queensway at 1:30 p.m, follows the Queensway to Metro Rd. and goes up Simcoe St. and ends at Church St. and the Queensway.
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GTTI Annual Holiday One Stop Shop Nov. 18
A fun filled holiday shopping experience!
Time: 11:00 a.m.
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