July 6, 2020
LAKE OF BAYS TORNADO SURVEY
DID YOUR BUSINESS SUSTAIN TORNADO DAMAGE?

On June 10, 2020 two tornadoes impacted the Township of Lake of Bays. Any tornado impacted residents or businesses are encouraged to fill in the form below in order to support an accurate impact assessment of the tornadoes to the Lake of Bays community.
COTTAGE COUNTRY SPIRIT - LOCAL TRAVEL PACKAGE
PROMOTING HYPER-LOCAL TOURISM
Explorers' Edge (RTO12) invites your tourism business to participate in the Cottage Country Spirit Local Travel Package to promote “hyper local tourism” in our region.

How does it work?
  • Program provides financial incentives to permanent and seasonal residents ONLY in the Explorers’ Edge catchment to book an experience (attractions, shops, restaurants, events) or overnight accommodation.
  • Customers receive $50 worth of vouchers to use at participating businesses between July 16, 2020 and Monday, October 12, 2020.
  • 3000 packages available to be claimed - registration will be hosted on the Explorers' Edge website.

How do businesses participate?
  • Tourism operators must sign an agreement with Explorers' Edge - there is NO COST to participate.
  • You will then be sent marketing materials and info to help promote the program and to encourage redemption at your business.

Deadline for Participating Businesses: July 13, 2020

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION GRANT - NOW OPEN!

The Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) program provides funding for training, advisory support, and contributions to main street small businesses looking increase their capacity through digital transformation.

For eligibility, more information, or to apply, visit digitalmainstreet.ca/marketing-new-economy/
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT - LET'S CELEBRATE LOCAL!
ERIKA'S BAKERY CELEBRATES 10-YEAR MILESTONE!

Join us in congratulating Erika's Bakery on their 10-year milestone! Owner Erika Grainger opened the bakery a decade ago and it has become a popular destination for locals, cottagers, and travellers alike. Read the Business Spotlight to learn more.
FOOD TRUCK SEASON IS HERE IN LAKE OF BAYS!

Read the Business Spotlight to find out where you can pick up delicious take out from Cheesus Murphy and the Grateful Bread and Queenies Weenies in Baysville, The Fish Shack Dorset Ontario, and Tristan's Tasty Eatz in Hillside. Bon appetit!
WILD MUSKOKA BOTANICALS

Using local ingredients foraged in a sustainable manner, Wild Muskoka Botanicals produces artisan wild foods, traditional herbal products, and cocktail mixers - right here in the Township of Lake of Bays! Read the Business Spotlight to learn more.
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