The Town of Caledon and their creative partner, eSolutionsGroup, has received the Platinum Award (the highest accolade) in the Digital Media, Tourism category for the Caledon Tourism Website. The award was presented as part of the 2015 MarCom Awards – an international creative awards competition for individuals and companies in the marketing and communications industry.

“Visitcaledon.ca is visually-pleasing and jam-packed with information on why people should come to visit the Town of Caledon,” said Mayor Allan Thompson. “We know the Town is stunning, and our villages and activities are worth exploring… now the new website helps us tell the world how beautiful and unique Caledon is for visitors near and far. Our staff did a great job building this site with our digital solution partner and I’m pleased we’ve received this recognition.”

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Heavy trucks have been restricted in Bolton on portions of Highway 50/Queen Street (Regional Road 50) and King Street (Regional Road 9).

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Smart Commute Brampton-Caledon is here to help!

The Smart Commute Brampton-Caledon team will help your organization successfully implement programs and services to achieve a positive impact on employees’ commutes, traffic congestion and the environment. They offer employers a toolbox of programs and services that are designed to engage employees and help them embrace smarter commuting behaviours such as carpooling, walking, cycling, and teleworking.

Their team will work actively with employers in the Brampton and Caledon area to understand the specific commuting needs and challenges of each workplace and respond to the unique needs of every workplace.

Find out more on how you can join a growing list of forward thinking organizations and help your employees travel smarter, save money and avoid traffic congestion.

For more information about Smart commute Brampton-Caledon and the programs and services they offer, please visit www.smartcommutebc.ca or call 905-896-5941.

Smart Commute Brampton-Caledon is a program of Metrolinx and the municipalities in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Date: Wednesday, November 25
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Dufferin County Museum & Archives
Address: 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur, ON (map)

Tickets $35 each

For more information about this event to celebrate the region’s best in tourism & hospitality, click here.

Ontario is implementing a new plan to help small businesses reduce energy use, manage costs and save money.

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Date: Monday, November 30, 2015
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Pearson Convention Centre
Address: 2638 Steeles Avenue East, Brampton, ON (map)

To register learn more about this event, click here. Admission is free but advance registration is required.

The Town of Caledon has Community Improvement Plans (CIP) in Bolton and Caledon East. If you are considering improving or redeveloping your commercial/industrial property and are located in one of these communities you may be eligible for CIP grants. Information about the CIPs is available on our website.

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 905.584.230

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

MakerSpace Brampton

Brampton Tech Talks: Innovative Tech Trends in Pharma and Healthcare, November 19, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Export Development Canada (EDC)

Export Success Webinar: Avoiding Typical Mistakes in International Trade, November 16 and December 3, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

EDC Webinar Series: How to grow your business through exporting, November 17, 24 & December 3, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

SelectUSA Canada 2015

Expanding For Growth (learn about growing your business in the United States) November 17, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Registration required.

Partners in Project Green

Building Operator Certification (get the skills and knowledge to transform workplaces to be more comfortable, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly), November 24, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

RIC Centre

To register and for more information on the following RIC Centre events email Amarpreet Kaur, Communications Officer at the RIC Centre – communications@riccentre.com.

Lunch & Learn - Growth Hacking for Entrepreneurs, November 23, 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

Entrepreneur Workshop - The MarCom Toolkit (Marketing Communication), December 1, 8 & 15, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Startup Boot Camp, December 2, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.