Week of June. 11, 2018
Georgina Economic Development Updates
Thrilling New Business Grand Opening grandopening 

Looking to get out on the water for a thrilling experience? Lake Simcoe Watersport Rentals is officially opened for business. Featuring 2 locations to rent Sea-Doo's, both at 290 The Queensway S, Keswick and also at the Ramada Jacksons Point Resort & Spa.

If you would like to request an official Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting, or we missed your Grand Opening and want your picture featured in an upcoming e-newsletter contact Sean Columbus.
Special 2017 Community Georgina Snapshot Available Now  snapshot
The Town of Georgina is pleased to  announce the release of the 2017  Community Snapshot, a new annual  publication highlighting our ongoing efforts
under the Strategic Plan to provide value to  our community.

You can pickup the Community Snapshot at  the Civic Centre, the Keswick, Pefferlaw or  Sutton branch of Georgina Public Library,
online at georgina.ca.
Georgina's 2018 Field to Table Event fieldtotable

On Saturday August 18th the Town of Georgina plans on hosting our first ever Field to Table event. On this day, farmers in the area who wish to participate will open their doors to the public and provide tours, samples or educational events that would attract tourism to Georgina. Similar events have been very successful  in other municipalities and we hope to match that success this year!

If you would like to participate, please contact David Townshend for more information by June 22, 2018.
Register Now for FREE Simple Selling Techniques for Entrepreneurs Workshop June 13, 2018 ysbec

If you are like most business owners you love what you do and you are passionate about your business but when it comes to Sales you could use some help. Nothing will impede the growth of your business like dreading the sales conversation. No matter what stage of business you are in the better we get at Selling the faster our business will grow. This session will provide you with practical tips and steps to have better sales conversations and close more business. It's as easy as that!

During this session you will learn:
  • Super Simple Sales Formula that will increase your Sales by up to 50%
  • The #1 Tip to Close more Sales - Every Time
  • The Top 3 Sales Mistakes you don't even know you are making
  • Overcoming Objections like a Pro without sounding salesy
  • The 4 Selling Styles - Why you could be leaving 75% of sales on the table
Date:  June 13, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Program Location: The Link, 20849 Dalton Road, Sutton 
Registration Required: Click Here
York Region Festival Trail Showcases Upcoming 2018 Georgina Eventsfestrail
Georgina Canada Day & Georgina 200
Georgina 200 & Canada Day 

Sutton BIA Festival on High
Sutton BIA Festival on High

There will be more Georgina Videos coming soon. Check Back with Experience York Region for more upcoming Georgina Videos.
New 2018 York Farm Fresh Guide Map Released farmfresh

Georgina is excited to announce that the York Farm Fresh 2018 Guide Map is now available. The Town of Georgina has once again partnered with neighboring municipalities, York Region and The York Farm Fresh Association in the production and distribution of the Farm Fresh promotional map.

This map lists 30 Farms, 11 Farmers' Markets and 18 Food and Fair events. Out of these 12 listings are found in Georgina consisting of 6 Farm Fresh Venues, 5 Food Events, and 1 Farmers' Market. Its purpose is to serve as a guide to uncover local farm fresh products within York Region. Maps are available at member farms, farmers' markets and municipal offices. A digital version can be downloaded Here.

The passport is available in the York Farm Fresh 2018 Guide Map or downloadable online at: https://www.yorkfarmfresh.com/passport 

Some of the highlights and features of this initiative include:
  • Larger brochure format to replace z-card from previous years.
  • New this year included on the map is a passport which gives consumers the opportunity to collect stamps from the farms listed on the map and in return have a chance to win a Thanksgiving Harvest Basket ($250 Value).
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 
Social Enterprise Accelerator: Sustainable Food and Agriculture socialenterprise

Are you an Ontario-based enterprise focused in agriculture looking for capital and opportunities to scale your business or organization? MaRS Social Venture conneXion is offering a social enterprise accelerator (SEA) program for social enterprises working in the sustainable food and agriculture sector, providing organizations with supports to develop capital raising capacity to scale their impact. Designed to increase investment readiness, the accelerator will feature an in-person intensive education program including pitch preparation with experienced experts, and an opportunity to pitch your enterprise to impact investors.

Program Dates: July 24-26, 2018
Program Location: YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre 
Program Details: Click Here
Is Your Business in Need of Improvements? Apply for a Community Improvement Plan Grant.CIP

Lake Simcoe Arms 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. 

Contact Sean Columbus if you are interested.
Economic Development Officer
905-476-4301 ext. 2330
Economic Development Community Building Grant Application.communitybetter

The objective of the grant program is to provide financial assistance for programs and events that serve to promote the Town of Georgina to markets outside Georgina, generate economic opportunities for the local business community and provide for the betterment of the Community. In order to take full advantage of the collaborative marketing efforts provided by the Economic Development & Tourism Division, applications should be submitted six (6) months prior to the event date. You can view the application by  Clicking Here.

If you are interested in applying please contact Cristina Liu via email  cliu@georgina.ca or call 905-476-4301 ext 2300.
MARKETING TIPS
2018 Ultimate Road Trip Summer Campaign.marketing

Building on the success of last year's Ultimate Road Trip campaigns, with recording breaking visitation of more than 240k visits to York Durham Headwaters ! York Durham Headwaters (YDH) will once again become Ontario's Ultimate Road Trip Destination this summer! And we need your help to motivate visitors and media to our regions. 

In order to effectively tell the York Durham Headwaters tourism story, we are asking our tourism businesses to:
  • Ensure your events are uploaded to the YDH calendar * Send exciting images YDH can include in their advertising 
  • Share your unique offerings, summer menus, new product and experiences 
  • Send press releases to generate media interest 
  • Let YDH know if you want to do something new with Central Counties Tourism or other tourism partners to promote your business and area to media influencers 
  • Participate in YDH summer co-op advertising opportunities 
  • Tag YDH in your social media efforts: #visityhdh, #DiscoverON 

York Durham Headwaters is excited to be sharing your tourism stories to the right people! If you have any questions, please reach out to your regional field manager. Sandra Quiteria for York Region.


 

Click Here for details.

Do you have any suggestions for our newsletter? Please let us know by emailing Sean Columbus
In This Issue 




York Region Festival Trail - Georgina Events

New 2018 York Farm Fresh Map Released


Check Out The 2018 Discover Georgina Guide!

Read the new edition of the Discover Georgina guide created by the Economic Development & Tourism Office, in partnership with Metroland Media and the Georgina Chamber of Commerce.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 905-722-8383 for extra copies.

Click Here to view the guide. 
Upcoming Georgina Events

Georgina Farmer's Market June 17, 2018. Running until Sept 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Georgina Farmer's Market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of local products including produce, meats, baked goods and home made products, from local vendors. 


Click Here for more details.

The Ones Vehicle Events

Shows at The Ice Palace

June 9, 16, 23, 2018
July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018
Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018
Sept 1, 8, 2018


Offsite Shows Admission Charged

June 16, 2018
1st Annual Parking Lot Poker Run 
Ice Palace - 90 Wexford Dr, Keswick (Rain Or Shine)  5 to 9 p.m.

July 1, 2018
Canada 151 Commences at
The ROC - 26479 Civic Centre Road, Georgina,
1 to 6 p.m.

Click Here  for more details.

Central Counties Tourism Annual General Meeting June 20, 2018

Get an update on Central Counties Tourism and what's on the horizon for 2018-19. Hear what your local business members have done to be successful in your region.

Date: June 20, 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Includes Lunch)
Cost: FREE

Click Here to Register

10th Annual Georgina Military Day June 23.

Featuring Re-Enactors, BBQ, Displays and Silent Auction. Learn history, ask questions and hear the sounds.

Click Here for details.

Music in the Streets Festival June 23.

Music in the Streets will be taking place in the Uptown Keswick BIA on Saturday June 23, featuring performances from the students of Connors Music, along with other great local bands.

Click Here for details.

Canada Day/Georgina 200 Celebration

Our July 1 Canada Day/Georgina 200 Celebration will be a party to remeber! Celebrations begin at 2 p.m. at The Roc and Georgina Pioneer Village ending with fireworks at 10 p.m. Festivities include live entertainment, inflatables, food, games, history presentations, guided tours and more. See you there.

Click Here full details.

Upcoming Jackson's Point BIA Events

Yoga in the Parkette
June 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug 4, 18, 25 & Sept 1

Canada Day/Georgina 200 - June 30

Music in the Parkette
July 14 & Aug 4

Movie in the Parkette
July 21 & Aug 18

Painted Perch Festival
Aug 11

Click Here  for details.

Purple Turtle Arts Festival July 14 & 15

Come see amazing and original paintings, sculptures, photography, pottery, jewellery, woodcraft, native art, and other mediums. 

Click Here  for details.

Sutton BIA Festival on High July 21

The Sutton BIA proudly presents its 6th Annual Festival on High Street on Saturday, July 21, 2018, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live music, set the kids loose on inflatables and activities, hunt for bargains along a street-long sidewalk sale and vendor market, then relax on a horse-drawn wagon ride through town.

Click Here  for details.

BBQ Fest July 28 & 29

BBQ Fest takes place Saturday, July 28th at The ROC! Fun, food, and activities for the whole family. The event includes a Slo-Pitch tournament, BEACH BOYS, SHANIA TWAIN and ELTON JOHN with BILLY JOEL tribute bands, sidewalk sale, beer garden and much more. 

Click Here for more details.

June Workshops and Events Sutton Calendar Now Available.

Town of Georgina - Economic Development & Tourism Division | 905-476-4301
| ed@georgina.ca | www.georgina.ca
Town of Georgina
26557 Civic Centre Road
Keswick, L4P 3G1