Issue 58 | January 2015

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Caledon SBEC

Careers in Real Estate, January 22, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

DEM Society

Young Entrepreneurs Conference, January 24, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

RIC Centre

Growing Your Business - Intellectual Property, February 05, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.

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This seminar will focus on helping local food and beverage entrepreneurs and aspiring artisan food producers understand how to cultivate a successful food business. The event will include a showcase of local food and beverage entrepreneurs who have launched a successful product or concept, an expert panel, an entrepreneur panel, special guest speakers,
facilitated networking and a catered lunch.

When: Wednesday, February 25, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where. Monora Park Pavillion, Mono, Ontario,

RSVP NOW!

Energy Incentives

Reducing your energy consumption can improve your bottom line. Hydro One and Enbridge Gas both have numerous programs and incentives to assist all types business. Check out their programs at: Hydro One Save on Energy and Enbridge Gas Commercial Energy Solutions.

The Jobs and Prosperity Fund

The Ontario Government is providing $2.5 billion over 10 years through the Jobs and Prosperity Fund to enhance productivity, bolster innovation and grow Ontario's exports.

The fund has three distinct streams:

  1. The New Economy Stream,
  2. The Strategic Partnerships Stream, and
  3. The Food and Beverage Growth Fund.

To find out more and to see if your business is eligible, Click here.

Investment Activity

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A&W is now open for business at 12700, Highway 50 in Bolton. As Canada's second largest burger chain, A&W has, recently, started pushing for healthy ingredients in their menu from antibiotic-free chicken to hormone-free beef. 

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Construction has commenced on The Beer Store at 150 McEwan Drive East in Bolton. Scheduled to open in July 2015. This 6,700 sq. ft. new concept store will bring a fresh approach to be more relevant to today’s consumer needs and buying habits.

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Construction is well underway to expand Benson Steel's head office by 11,000 sq. ft. at 72 Commercial Road in Bolton.

Community Improvement Plans (CIPs)

To learn more about Caledon CIPs click on the image or click here.

170 Days To Go!

Tickets are now on sale, to buy click here.

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.

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 copy at edc@caledon.ca or 905.584.2272 x. 4286.

Caledon Property Directory

Since July 1, 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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