Issue 55 | October 2014

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Central Counties

Staging Successful Events, October 20, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Conference Board of Canada

Cracking the EU Market (webinar), October 20, 11:00 a.m. 

Caledon SBEC

Introduction to Entrepreneurship, October 22, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Partners in Project Green

Mastering Lean Product Development, October 20-21, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Front Line Leadership Program, October 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4;30 p.m.

Silicon Peel

Meetup #20: Un-Meetup - Tech Trends that will Impact Business in 3 Years, October 23, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Jobs Caledon

Community Hiring Event, October 23, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Request for Expression of Interest

Caledon Equestrian Park Sponsorship Opportunity - Front Entrance Legacy Improvement Project In exchange for Name Plaque Recognition.

  • Document Number: EOI 2014-58
  • Issued: September 30, 2014
  • Submission deadline: October 21, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. local time

To download the form and for complete details Click Here.

To view the design concept Click Here.

Funding

Ontario Power Authority

Application for Stream 3 of the Industrial Electricity Incentive program

RIC Centre Opens Satellite Office

On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 the Brampton Economic Development Office/Brampton Entrepreneur Centre soft launched a pilot with the RIC Centre to deliver increased service levels of support for tech entrepreneurs in Brampton and Caledon. This initiative will provide innovation and commercialization support to local entrepreneurs.

Supporting technology startups since 2008, this makes RIC Centre’s technology-focused support, incubation and Entrepreneur-in-Residence services more convenient to Caledon-based businesses offering free:

  • Business advice
  • Consultations and seminars
  • Professional development and networking

With the addition of RIC Centre’s specialized services, including:

  • Entrepreneur-in-Residence mentoring
  • Entrepreneurial training events
  • Incubation services

The pilot, which will run until January 2015 will enhance partnerships and programming to serve the needs of a growing community of innovation, technological expertise and entrepreneurialism.

For additional information contact Sharon Watson at 905-874-2650 or bec@brampton.ca

267 Days To Go!

Interested in doing business with the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee? Register Your Business.

Interested in volunteering for Pan Am Games? Click here for more.

TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay Route Announced: Town of Caledon will welcome the Torch as a Celebration Community!

To view the INVADE TORONTO 2015 Pan Am commercial, click here.

Current Commercial Development Charges In The GTA

Current Industrial Development Charges In The GTA

According to the August issue of a BILD report summarizing commercial and industrial development charges across the GTA, Caledon maintains a competitive position as illustrated in the charts.

Tourism Businesses Register Online With The Hills Of Headwaters

REGISTER NOW: Free Tourism Business & Event Listing
If you operate a tourism related business register your business for free on the Hills of Headwaters website, With approximately 10,000 unique visitors each month your business will benefit from additional exposure at NO COST, and will also be linked to the Central Counties Tourism website, that garners another 10,000 unique visitors each month. Click Here to sign up now!

EXPAND YOUR TOURISM MARKETING: Leading with the Best
If you are actively engaged in the tourism industry in Headwaters and are looking to expand your marketing reach, we encourage you to consider the Hills of Headwaters Leading with the Best program. Businesses that take part in this program will be promoted as leading tourism experiences to consumers and will become part of our targeted and featured promotions at the Hills of Headwaters and Central Counties through digital and social media platforms.

To find out how to take part, contact the Hills of Headwaters Regional Field Manager: Jo Fillery - jfillery@centralcounties.ca | 519-831-7654

Nominate A Business For A Taste Of Tourism Award

Every year the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association honours the businesses and individuals that make the Headwaters region such a special place. Visitors and residents are invited to recognize the exceptional hospitality and experience they receive when visiting any of our fabulous regional businesses. Nominate your favourite businesses and operators and recognize how they make the Hills of Headwaters special. Nominations are now open in the following categories:

  • Best Arts, Culture or Heritage Experience
  • Artisan of the Year
  • Best Agri-Tourism Experience
  • Tourism Event or Festival of the Year
  • Best Culinary Tourism Experience
  • Best Overnight Getaway Experience
  • Best Customer Service Experience - Business
  • Best Customer Service Experience - Individual
  • Best New Tourism Business
  • Tourism Innovator
  • Tourism Ambassador

Deadline for nominations is October 31st. Awards will be presented at the Taste of Tourism celebration on Wednesday, November 19th.

Taste Of The Harvest

Jobs Caledon

Jobs Caledon offers employer resources including, an online job bank with candidate screening, hiring incentives, job matching and post placement support. Register today to post your available job opportunities quickly and easily!

Need help registering? Read these how-to instructions.

For more details, contact jobdev@ccs4u.org or 905-584-2300

Caledon SBEC

Whether you’re thinking about opening a business, formulating your business plan, or undergoing change in an established business, Caledon SBEC has the expertise to help propel your ideas forward.

For a personal one-on-one consultation contact at Caledon SBEC or 905.584.2300 or sbec@ccs4u.org for more information.

Caledon Business Directory

The Town of Caledon's Business Directory is a comprehensive listing of Caledon-based businesses. You are encouraged to add or update your business if you own, manage or work for a business based in Caledon.

You can view the directory online or order your free copy (excel spreadsheet version only) at edc@caledon.ca or 905.584.2272 x. 4286.

Caledon Property Directory

Since July 01, 2014 the property database has switched to ICX. To access ICX listings of industrial and commercial properties in Caledon Click Here.

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