Economic Development Updates
November 19, 2019
Funding Opportunities
SUSTAINABLE NEW AGRI-FOOD PRODUCTS & PRODUCTIVITY PROGRAM (SNAPP)

Agriculture and food producers (business or non-profit) can receive up to $10,000 (individual applicants) or $25,000 (collaborations of 3 or more) at 50% cost-share.

Eligible funding streams include:
  • New products
  • Productivity enhancement
  • Clean tech in agri-food

For more information, visit Rural Agri-Innovation Network .

Contact: Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance at info@nofia-agri.com or 705-647-4782

Deadline: December 1, 2019 - February 28, 2020 (Intake #1)
ADVANCING NORTHERN MAPLE PROGRAM

Maple producers can receive up to $20,000 at 50% cost-share to increase production, grow markets, adopt new technology and create innovative maple products.

Eligible funding streams include:
  • New Product / Product Development
  • Productivity Enhancement & Scale-up

For more information, visit Rural Agri-Innovation Network .

Contact: David Thompson at dthompson@ssmic.com or 705-942-7927 x3027

Deadline: November 18, 2019 - February 28, 2020 (Intake #1)

Seeking Business Feedback
HELP US MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU TO DO BUSINESS!
Has your business encountered planning-related roadblocks?

Did you have to go through a planning process to make changes to your commercial property or home-based business that didn't comply with regulations? (i.e. change of use, addition, etc.)

Would you like to help other businesses avoid the challenges you experienced in the past?

Now is your opportunity! Let us know how we can simplify regulations to make it easier for you to do business in the Township of Lake of Bays.
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS IN THE SKILLED TRADES

We want to hear from you! Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board is collecting data to learn about which jobs in the skilled trades are in demand in Muskoka, as well as how you recruit and train workers to meet your skill needs among these occupations.

If you wish to take part in a telephone interview or focus group, please contact Rob Shepard at rob@smwdb.com or 705-725-1011.

Online survey deadline: November 29, 2019
Business Events & Workshops
TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS
BUILDING SERVICES INFORMATION MEETING
When: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 2-5pm
Where: Dwight Community Centre, 1014 Dwight Beach Rd, Dwight

TOPICS

Building Code Harmonization
  • Between National and Ontario
Transforming & Modernizing the Delivery of Ontario’s Building Code
  • Updating BCIN exams, code enforcement, certified professional, and administrative authorities
Municipal Update
  • Zoning change, customer service, and open discussions

View the event flyer.
TOURISM
FLYGTA ANNOUNCEMENT - YEAR-ROUND FLIGHTS TO MUSKOKA

FLYGTA will continue to offer Muskoka flights year-round & launches new route options to the destination. For more information, view the District of Muskoka's news release .

FLYGTA has partnered with Muskoka Tourism to offer travelers cozy overnight accommodations, and a multitude of fun and exciting winter activities for every age and skill level. To ensure your business is taking advantage of this mar keting opportunity, contact Katie O'Hearn at kohearn@muskokatourism.ca or 1-800-267-9700.
Community Events
For a list of all upcoming events, check out the
Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.

Kind regards,

Jennifer Clancy

TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS | Economic Development
Tel: 705-635-2272 ext.235 |  Email Jennifer