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Georgina Economic Development Updates
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New Georgina Business Grand Opening
Affordable Car & Truck Rentals is officially opened for business. If you would like to request an official Grand Opening and want your picture featured in an upcoming e-newsletter contact
Sean Columbus
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Town of Georgina Staff at Georgina Farmers' Market
Town of Georgina Economic Development staff were on site this past weekend at the Georgina Farmers' Market. Be sure to catch Town staff this weekend at
The Purple Turtle Arts Festival taking place at
The Briars on July 14.
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Short Term Rental Accommodation Public Information Centre July 11
Get informed and share your feedback on the regulation of Short Term Rental Accommodations in the Town of Georgina at an upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC) Wednesday, July
11, 2018.
All members of the public are welcome to attend the PIC scheduled from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
at
The ROC Chalet, 26479 Civic Centre Road, Keswick.
The session will include a formal presentation as well as the opportunity to view information and speak directly with staff.
Those who are not able to attend in person, can also share their feedback through the
STRA online survey.
Short-term Rental Accommodations (STRA), such as those offered for rent via online platforms including
Airbnb or VRBO, offer rooms or entire dwelling units for rent on a short-term basis.
The Town does not currently regulate STRA and is working on a long-term regulatory framework to control their location and operation. This framework will seek to address the concerns of all stakeholders.
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Georgina's 2018 Field to Table Event
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Artrepreneur Expo Taking Place in Georgina July 31
Join the Artrepreneur York Region Cohort 5 graduates as they showcase their art and creative businesses. You'll meet creative and artistic entrepreneurs and small business owners! Join us in celebrating the success of up and coming York Region artists and see their work showcased.
- An Artrepreneur tradeshow
- Artrepreneur presentations
- Exciting news about Cohort 6
- Light food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Results of the Impact of Minimum Wage Survey
The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) conducted a Minimum Wage Survey between February and March 2018 of Businesses within BIA's, through OBIAA's membership communications.
The data was compiled from 893 completed respondents. Thank you to the Georgina BIA members who shared your findings and contributed to this survey.
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Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence Deadline Extended
Award Nomination Submissions will be accepted through to
July 13, 2018.
Awards season is still on! If you are still considering a nomination-now is your chance.
The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence celebrate success and recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to tourism in Ontario. Winners are acknowledged on the main stage at the Ontario Tourism Summit, the province's tourism industry event of the year.
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Is Your Business in Need of Improvements? Apply for a Community Improvement Plan Grant.
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. 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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Economic Development Community Building Grant Application.
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
[email protected] or call 905-476-4301 ext 2300.
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BUSINESS & MARKETING TIPS
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When Does Your Marketing Start?
The conventional definition of marketing describes it as the activities we do to promote sales of products or services. If we accept this definition, then the bulk of our marketing is done once we're ready to sell our product.
Tactics like list building, data collection, content creation, social media outreach, networking events and leaflet drops might make us better promoters, but they don't make us better marketers. Unlike the gelato seller who relies on sweltering summer days and the tinkling music from his van to make hay while the sun shines-the best marketers understand that marketing is not just about building awareness. It's about establishing trust on the road to creating meaning and forging connections,
loyalty and love. The kind that makes people queue for a $5 cone, even on the coldest winter day.
Your marketing starts with your intention to create products and services that make a difference to the people you serve.
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Do you have any suggestions for our newsletter? Please let us know by emailing Sean Columbus
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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.
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Georgina Farmer's Market July 15, 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.
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The Ones Vehicle Events
Shows at The Ice Palace
July 14, 21, 28, 2018
Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018
Sept 1, 8, 2018
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Upcoming Jackson's Point BIA Events
Yoga in the Parkette
July 14, 21, 28
Aug 4, 18, 25 & Sept 1
Music in the Parkette
July 14 & Aug 4
Movie in the Parkette
July 21 & Aug 18
Painted Perch Festival
Aug 11
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Purple Turtle Arts Festival July 14 & 15
Come see amazing and original paintings, sculptures, photography, pottery, jewellery, woodcraft, native art, and other mediums.
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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.
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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.
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P.A.R Family Picnic August 6
Free event to all. Face painting, petting zoo, hot wing eating contest, watermelon eating contest, live music and so much more.
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Sutton Fair & Horse Show August 9 - 12
There is plenty to see and do at the Sutton Fair, from Demo Derby, Tractor Pull, Horse and Sheep Shows, a Fabulous Midway and many other attractions and entertainment.
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July Workshops and Events Sutton Calendar Now Available.
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FREE Workshop October 10
Building and Promoting Your Business With Facebook, Instagram, and Google Search.
Date:
October 10, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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