Economic Development Updates
June 5, 2019
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Funding Opportunities and Announcements
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Join
Muskoka Futures for the inaugural Muskoka 4.0 Pitch Event! Hear pitches from the 3 finalists and the announcement of the ultimate winner of the $250,000 investment.
When: June 20, 2019, 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Where: Dewey Institute, 125 Wellington St, Bracebridge
Register: Visit the
event site to reserve your spot
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INNOVATION INITIATIVES ONTARIO NORTH (IION) - iRAPID PROGRAM
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The
IION Research and Prototyping in Development
(iRAPID) Program accelerates commercialization activities for innovative companies who need assistance with their Research & Development (R&D) projects during the pre-commercialization stage. The program will support up to 75% of eligible costs for contractor fees, materials or internal wages at one of three funding levels: $5,000, $7,500 or $10,000.
Deadline
: The program as a continual intake process, with monthly reviews. The last day of every month is the submission deadline.
View the
flyer
for more details.
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CANADIAN EXPERIENCES FUND
The Canadian Experiences Fund (CEF) is a national program delivered by FedNor in Northern Ontario. The CEF is part of the Government of Canada’s renewed efforts to support the tourism sector, which includes the new Federal Strategy on Jobs and Tourism.
Open to not-for-profit organizations to carry out tourism sector activities such as product and service planning, market readiness training, and creating or improving tourism facilities. Funding available up to 75% of eligible costs.
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EXPLORERS' EDGE SHUTTLE SERVICE
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Guests arriving with Porter Airlines this summer can take the Explorers’ Edge Shuttle Service to one of many vacation destinations in the region. For those flying in or out of the region, the shuttle can be used to access any one of the 5 Designated Routes that span from Algonquin in the east to Georgian Bay in the west.
Route 4 travels through Lake of Bays to Algonquin Park.
A $10 fee per person per one-direction trip applies.
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RTO12 REGIONAL TOURISM SUMMIT
"New, Exciting & Inspiring"
Meet fellow tourism operators to exchange insights and information, and to build collective enthusiasm for the regional industry before summer is in full swing at the annual Regional Tourism Summit and Explorers' Edge AGM.
When
: June 18, 2019, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Where
: Stockey Centre, Two Bay Street, Parry Sound, ON
Register
: For more information and to register, visit
RTO12
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TORONTO TO ALGONQUIN GREENWAY (TAG)
The
TAG route
is a series of hike/bike/paddle experiences between Toronto and Algonquin Park. This international greenway concept promotes "Slow Travel - Local Flavours", creating prosperity along the way.
TAG is hosting a regional meetup on Tuesday, June 11, 2019:
Where
: Canadian Canoe Museum, 910 Monaghan Rd, Peterborough, ON
When
: Tuesday, June 11 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
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VOLUNTEER MUSKOKA
The Spring 2019 Workshop Series continues through June:
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Bracebridge
Marketing Your Organization or Idea
June 10, 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm
Stress Free Fundraising
June 17, 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where
: Bracebridge Sportsplex
110 Clearbrook Trail Conference Rm
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Huntsville
Marketing Your Organization or Idea
June 11, 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm
Stress Free Fundraising
June 18, 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm
Where
: Huntsville Public Library
7 Minerva St E, The Annex
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Fee
: $10/person, per workshop
To register contact Terri Tebby, Program Coordinator
View the
poster
for more information.
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For a list of all upcoming events, check out the
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Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.
Kind regards,
Leanne Fetterley
TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS | Economic Development
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