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Georgina Economic Development Updates
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New Georgina FM Radio Station Coming!
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has awarded Torres Media a new FM radio station for Georgina. Torres Media is a group of broadcast companies including four commercial FM radio stations and Canada's largest radio content business which provides outsourced radio programming across Canada.
The Commission confirmed that, "the application by Torres best meets the needs of the Georgina community". Torres has committed to broadcast 126 hours of local programming in each broadcast week of which 19 hours and 10 minutes will be spoken word programming including local news, weather, sports, traffic and community event information. Four hours and 22 minutes of this will be devoted to pure news.
For more information please contact
Kim Elliot,
(905) 470-7655.
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The Town of Georgina is committed to improving its facilities so residents can participate in community life and enjoy everything the Town has to offer. Members of Council joined residents on August 6 for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Pefferlaw Ice Pad (PIP) to celebrate infrastructure improvements funded in part by the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150).
The Town of Georgina received $315,000 through CIP 150, delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), for the construction of a roof enclosure over the outdoor ice pad. The new roof over the Pefferlaw Ice Pad will extend the winter season and allow for more usability during the spring and summer months by creating shade and protection from rain. Construction included the supply and installation of a pre-engineered roof structure, improved lighting system, paved aprons and a water supply system for fire-fighting purposes.
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Georgina Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening
On July 26, the Chamber held its Member Appreciate BBQ and Grand Reopening Celebration. The Chamber is thrilled with their new office and Tourism Information Centre at The Link (20849 Dalton Rd, Sutton).
Click Here for more photos of the celebration.
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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Georgina's 2018 Field to Table Approaching Soon
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New Temperance & Temptation Tours Features Georgina Stops
Embark on a journey through our region's past with the new Temperance & Temptation Tours presented by Central Counties Tourism. The self guided tours are currently available where you will receive a downloadable audio guide filled with music and experience tasty food, drinks, history and fun.
The York Region tour features The Briars Resort and Sibbald Point Provincial Park as Georgina stops among others located in the Region. Group tours are scheduled for the Fall through the Experience Tours which will take place Sept. 22-23 and October 13-14.
Click Here for more information on the Self-Guided Tours
Click Here for more information on the Experience Tours
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It's official! York Region is receiving its first National Sports Team
York Region's team will be called York 9 which represents the 9 municipalities across the Region:
Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Whitchurch/Stouffville. Set to debut in 2019, the Canadian Premier League (CPL) is Canada's Tier 1 domestic men's soccer league. Playing in world-class and unique venues, and partnering with strong community-led ownership groups, the CPL will bring professional soccer to communities across the country.
The club confirmed it will play out of York Lions Stadium for the next few seasons ahead of plans to begin construction on a 12,000 to 15,000 seat soccer stadium within three years. The location of the stadium has not been finalized at this time but will be located in York Region.
2019 Season Tickets are now available and you can purchase them
Here.
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Succession Planning: Supporting the Transition for Farm Businesses Webinar August 16
In Ontario, the average farmer is 55 years old, but only 8.5% of farms have a succession plan. How can you help?
Join the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Community of Practice for a webinar exploring the transition of farm businesses.
Whether the farm has a successor in mind or the future is still unknown, it will be explored on what the municipalities are doing to bridge this gap, and identify the resources available to help Ontario farmers with succession planning.
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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
cliu@georgina.ca or call 905-476-4301 ext 2300.
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BUSINESS & MARKETING TIPS
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Marketing Tips for Your Event
Summer is the prime season of events. You may be hosting a small event or perhaps a large event with hundreds of attendees and sponsorship's. Regardless there are a ton of marketing duties that need to be executed beforehand to draw in interested. Listed below are a few marketing tips which should help.
- Create an Event-Specific Website
- Be Transparent Around the Perks of Attending
- Run a Ticket Giveaway Campaign
- Give People What They Want
- Create Events within the Event
- Have a Designated Tweeter
- Use Instagram Stories
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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 August 12, 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
Aug 11, 18, 25, 2018
Sept 1, 8, 2018
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Upcoming Jackson's Point BIA Events
Yoga in the Parkette
Aug 18, 25 & Sept 1
Movie in the Parkette
Aug 18
Painted Perch Festival
Aug 11
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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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Georgina Charity Motorcycle Ride and Poker Run Sept. 8
Starts at Sutton Legion, 21 East Street, Sutton. Many prizes to be won!
Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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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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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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August 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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