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Georgina Economic Development Updates
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Funding Still Available for 2018. Apply Now 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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Celebrating the official launch of the Golden Real Estate Team located out of the Keller Williams office in Keswick.
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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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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Save The Date: B2B Tourism Information Session October 4, 2018
Please join Experience York Region and the Town of Georgina for this free, informative, hands-on session designed to share information and services to grow your tourism/hospitality/events business.
Why Attend This Session?
- Hear about NEW marketing and promotional opportunities available to you at the local, regional and provincial level to grow your business
- Network with fellow business owners in the tourism/hospitality/events planning industry
- Bring your laptop for hands-on learning
- Coffee and light refreshments will be served
Date: October 4, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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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 spot 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.
Tuesday, September 18
Tuesday, October 23
Tuesday, November 20
Registration is FREE
or 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71584
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Join York Region for a business waste reduction forum and hear solutions on how your business can reduce waste, costs and achieve bottom-line results!
Keynote presentation by Brett Willis, author of Purposely Profitable.
Are you a business in York Region? YES? Then register now - space is limited!
This event is particularly targeting:
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Food & beverage manufacturers (facility/plant or sustainability managers)
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Agri-food businesses
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Restaurants and Food Service Providers
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Grocery Stores
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Small/medium retailers
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Business in the local municipal BIA's
Click Here for full details and to Register
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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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It's 6.30 am at the hotel gym, and the guests who are keen to get a workout in before breakfast are lining up. The receptionist is taking their room numbers before admitting them. As they turn to walk away, gym towel and bottle of water in hand, she asks if they'd like to book in for a $250 massage later that day.
There's nothing wrong in theory with trying to upsell to existing customers. But the chances of converting someone from a free to a premium service in a single leap are slim. We have to take a more unselfish and disciplined approach.
Awareness is nothing more than an opportunity to earn trust. Permission is a scalable asset, but only when we nurture and value it.
Article courtesy of The Story of Telling
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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 Business Excellence Awards Nominations Now Open
Deadline for nominations is September 7, 2018
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Georgina Farmer's Market September 9, 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
Show at The Ice Palace
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True Confessions from the Ninth Concession Sept. 14
Am evening of stories, songs and laughter about rural Canadian neighborhoods.
Location: Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd, Keswick
Date: Sept. 14, Doors open: 6:30 p.m. | Show: 8:00 p.m.
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Uptown Keswick Harvest Festival
Sept. 15
Enjoy an organic fall harvest! The Uptown Keswick Harvest Festival is a fun-filled fall day of family activities, including horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkins, vendor's market, food trucks, kid's activities, live local music and much more.
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Terry Fox Run Georgina Sept. 16
The Terry Fox Run is an annual
non
-competitive charity event held in numerous regions around the world in commemoration of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox, and his Marathon of Hope, and to raise money for cancer research.
Registration: 8:30 am
One Start: 10:00 am
Location: North Gwillimbury Park - 775 Lake Drive North
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Georgina Pioneer Village Harvest Festival
Sept. 22
Celebrate the arrival of Autumn with vintage farm equipment, food, crafts, artisans, vendors, historic demonstrations, live music, and more!
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Georgina Harvest Dinner Sept. 29.
Support local farmers and celebrate the abundance across the Greenbelt by sharing a delicious, locally-sourced, four-course meal. The Harvest Dinner takes place September 29 at The Link. Get your tickets while they last - available now at retailers throughout Georgina.
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Georgina Chamber of Commerce Stilettos & Sneakers Sept. 29.
Lifestyle Show for Women. Mark Your Calendars!
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vendor Applications are now available! The Chamber is also collecting gently used purses for the auction, and swag for their bags.
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Georgina Studio Tour Sept 29 & 30.
Discover Georgina Based artists, joined by guest artists, from many parts of Ontario on this self guided Studio Tour in its 24th year for a great autumn weekend destination.
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September 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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