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Issue 76 | July 2016
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This is the sixth annual Peel Halton employer survey.
Last year over 484 responses were collected from employers, representing over 50,000 jobs in Peel and Halton regions. The results of the survey will enhance business, employment service and educational planning in the regions of Peel and Halton.
Caledon Economic Development is partnering with the Peel Halton Workforce Development Group to implement this survey.
This year, the survey focuses on:
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Experiential Learning
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Precarious Employment
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Inclusion
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Skill and Labour Shortages
Please go to the following link and complete this confidential survey.
2016 Peel Halton Employer Survey
Thank you for helping us better understand the workforce challenges faced by employers like you.
If you wish to see results from earlier surveys, please follow these links:
2015 Peel Halton Employer Survey 2014 Peel Halton Employer Survey All Other Surveys
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Gerrie Electric Supply's 10 Year Anniversary!
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Gerrie is a Canadian, family-owned company founded by Ken Gerrie in 1957. They are a leading electrical, automation, lighting and IP Network product and solution provider with 24 locations and over 350 employees in Ontario. As one of the largest independently and family-owned distributors in Canada, with annual sales of more than $150 million, they are a certified Women Business Enterprise and proud to be recognized as one of “Canada’s Best Managed Companies”.
On January 30, 2004 Gerrie acquired Watt Electrical Supplies in Bolton, which enabled them to cover the geographic territory of Bolton, Caledon, Vaughan and Richmond Hill. This strategic location enabled Gerrie to provide enhanced value to customers by offering a broader range of products and increased service levels. In the summer of 2008, Gerrie moved to the current location at 35 Nixon Road. Under the leadership of Branch Manager, Geoff Irwin, the team in Bolton have a great reputation for passionately helping customers be more successful. The Bolton team are motivated to take ownership of the customer to ensure a higher level of customer satisfaction. Gerrie is also pleased to offer two loyalty programs to Customers: AIR MILES® Reward Program & AD Rewards Program.
The spirit of being a family-owned business has played an important part in the success of the company as Gerrie approaches their 60th anniversary milestone.
Website: www.gerrie.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gerrieelectric
Instagram: @gerrieelectric
Twitter: @gerrieelectric
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Grand Re-opening
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Town of Caledon welcomes Pat Monardo, the new owner/operator of the St. Louis Bar & Grill to the community. On July 20, 2016, Mayor Thompson joined Pat to cut the ribbon and tour the freshly renovated restaurant.
Over two weeks the renovation included furnishing upgrades and expanding the main seating area to 112 seats inside and 76 seats on the spacious patio. Pat and the 22 employees welcome the community to come visit and experience the new and improved St. Louis Bar & Grill.
St. Louis Bar & Grill
301 Queen Street South, Unit 1
Bolton, ON
Website: stlouiswings.com/restaurant/bolton
Click here to view more photos of the Grand Re-opening
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Tourism Business Development & Promotion
Central Counties Tourism offers FREE live and over 150 recorded tourism marketing webinars for tourism operators. Set aside one hour a week, a month, or whenever it's convenient for you to learn online from the convenience of your own location. REGISTER AS A USER NOW and check out the pre-recorded webinars.
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Headwaters Tourism
Marketing Your Tourism Business With Headwaters Tourism
Headwaters Tourism offers Leading With the Best as an annual tourism marketing partnership program to Headwaters area (Caledon, Dufferin & Erin) businesses that are looking to attract more visitors and tap into the lucrative tourism market. Check out the online information guide about the programs and tourism market-readiness for your tourism business.
Promoting a Tourism Event?
Add details to the Headwaters Event Calendar and the Visit Caledon Event Calendar.
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Cheltenham Badlands Update
The Cheltenham Badlands, owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust and managed by the Bruce Trail Conservancy, is currently closed to the public to protect the fragile and picturesque topography of the exposed red shale landscape. The Trust and its partners have been actively planning the future of the Badlands for several years. Public consultation opportunities, which began in the fall of 2015, continue to advance the Master Planning process. It is anticipated that the draft Master Plan will be presented at a public meeting in September, 2016, with possible approval of the Plan in the spring of 2017.
Badlands Master Plan information.
On June 9, 2016 Peel Regional Council approved the release of previously approved funds for construction of a parking lot at the Badlands site. It is anticipated that construction will begin in the fall of 2016.
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Canada 150 in Headwaters
Headwaters Tourism (Caledon, Dufferin & Erin) has developed a planning calendar for Canada 150 celebrations taking place in the region.
The purpose of the shared calendar is to encourage event organizers to consider events throughout the entire year and avoid challenges with too many activities happening on the same dates.
Event organizers are welcome to not only submit their events by email to Headwaters for inclusion in the planning calendar, but also to review the Canada 150 planning calendar before booking your event date.
Share your plans with Headwaters
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Attention Young Entrepreneurs!
Do you want the opportunity to receive a micro-grant to help you launch your business idea? Getting started is easy as 1-2-3! If you are between 18 to 29 years old, you can get up to $5,000 and professional mentoring to start and expand a business in Ontario.
Learn more about the Starter Company program and how you could qualify to participate or contact the Caledon SBEC for more information.
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Ontario announces Tourism Action Plan
On June 9, 2016, Ontario’s Minister of Tourism, Culture & Sport, the Honourable Michael Coteau, announced that Ontario is launching a Tourism Action Plan that outlines steps the government can take now to strengthen and grow tourism in the province.
In 2015, the province began a sector-wide engagement process seeking input on a Strategic Framework for Tourism that would outline how government and industry can work together to build a strong tourism industry for Ontario.
Read the action plan (pdf)
Questions?
Please send an email to TourismFramework@ontario.ca
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Ontario Proposing to Grow the Greenbelt
The province has announced its proposed changes to the Greenbelt and Growth Plans as part of the Coordinated Review, including
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A bigger, stronger Greenbelt
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A commitment to curb urban sprawl and grow communities smartly
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Greater support for agriculture and local food.
There was a Caledon Open House on Thursday, June 9th.
Comment online.
Read Shaping Land Use in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (pdf)
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Changes for rules regarding tips & gratuities in Ontario
Starting June 10, 2016, there will be rules around the handling of tips and other gratuities in the workplace.
These rules affect employers and employees covered by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) in workplaces where tips and gratuities are received - such as at bars, restaurants, hair and nail salons, catering firms and taxis.
For more information please visit the Ontario Ministry of Labour website.
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Foodland Ontario event partnership funding program re-opens
Good news for those hosting or presenting festivals and events that may need support to showcase local food: The Foodland Ontario Event Partnership Funding has RE-OPENED!
Funding is available for events taking place from July 2016 to March 31, 2017. Maximum funding is $2,000.
Complete the Foodland Ontario request form (pdf) or contact Susan Powell from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs for further information.
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Small Business Summit (October 19-20)
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Think Global! Source Local. Be Inspired.
Join entrepreneurs, small business owners and leaders from the fastest growing GTA rim communities for the inaugural Small Business Summit (SBS).
Connect with your community; Converse with top industry leaders, Cultivate relationships and grow your business.
Attend the Small Business Summit, a signature business development trade show, taking place at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness this October during National Small Business Month. Local small business drives economy, employs residents and encourages commerce.
More info: TheSmallBusinessSummit.ca
Contact: info@TheSmallBusinessSummit.ca | 416.508.7056
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Community Improvement Plans
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The Town of Caledon has Community Improvement Plans (CIP) in Bolton, Caledon East and the Six Villages. 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.
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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.
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Caledon Property Database
Since July 1, 2014 the property database has switched to ICX. Click here to access ICX listings of industrial and commercial properties in Caledon.
Tourism Information
Check out visitcaledon.ca for where to stay, shop, and eat in Caledon and be sure to list your tourism event.
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Upcoming Events and Workshops
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