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Issue 70 | January 2016
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$74 million in non-residential construction value
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Non-residential floor space increased by 119,370 sq. ft.
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18.2% in non-residential taxes levied - 5.5% increase from 2004 or 275.8% growth in non-residential taxes since the Town of Caledon's Economic Development department was created in 2004.
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Starter Company Program
Starter Company
is an entrepreneurship program designed to help young people in Ontario start a small business with mentorship and money – up to $5,000. The program is funded through the Province of Ontario’s Youth Jobs Strategy, and delivered through regional or municipal offices like the Caledon Small Business Enterprise Centre. It’s one of the many resources entrepreneurs with plans to launch or grow a business can tap into. The Equine Connection, profiled below, is one such business that has benefited from the Starter Company program.
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The Equine Connection
Website: www.theequineconnection.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheEquineConnectionTRLC
Phone: 647-237-3485
E-mail: info@theequineconnection.ca
The Equine Connection is a therapeutic riding and equine assisted learning centre located in the heart of Caledon. They work with their clients to help them discover and develop their full potential through the use of horses. They provide both mounted and ground-based sessions on a one-on-one or group basis depending on the needs and goals of their clients. To find out more about their services please read the attached flyer.
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Youth Job Connection
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The Youth Job Connection (YJC) program offers specialized support to youth, ages 15 to 29, who are not in work, school or training and who face complex or multiple barriers to employment.
For employers: CLICK HERE
For youth: CLICK HERE
For referral form: CLICK HERE
To learn more, please contact 905-584-2300 x. 232 or youth@ccs4u.org
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Visioning for the Whitebelt
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The Town of Caledon is seeking public input on creating a long-term plan. Please visit Whitebelt Visioning Exercise to take part.
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Headwaters Launches New B2B Tourism Industry Website
Headwaters Tourism has recently launched a new business-to-business industry website for tourism industry stakeholders in the region.
On the Headwatersb2b.ca site, tourism stakeholders will find valuable information to support their tourism business, including news & events, workshops & training opportunities, industry resources available locally, provincially and nationally, and of course information about Headwaters Tourism, their mandate, programs and opportunities for you to get involved.
As the regional destination marketing organization for the Towns of Caledon, Erin, Mono & Shelburne, and all of Dufferin County, Headwaters Tourism will continue to work with municipal partners, as well as tourism operators and community and business organizations, in order to support strong & viable communities throughout Headwaters.
Check out the new Headwaters B2B website
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Ontario Trail User Survey
The province recently released the 2014 Ontario Trail User Survey that highlighted the estimated economic benefit of hiking trail use in Ontario in 2014 was $1.365 billion, and that survey respondents highlighted trail usage improved mental health (91%), physical health (90%) and sense of well-being (90%). Read the survey report.
The province has also released the Trails Action Plan for the Ontario Trails Strategy. Details available here.
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Food Entrepreneurs: Building Ontario Innovation One Product at a Time
This two-day event (March 3 & 4) includes panel discussions by successful food entrepreneurs and industry experts on topics such as innovation, human resource management, food safety culture, overseeing and executing strategy, product idea viability, collaborating for growth, and more.
To view the brochure, click here.
For more information please visit: www.georgiancollege.ca/food-entrepreneurship, email foodinfo@georgiancollege.ca or call 705.728.1968 x. 1774.
To register, please visit: www.georgiancollege.ca/feon .
To become a vendor, click here to download form.
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Creating and Delivering an Effective Consumer Event Survey Workshop
Ministry of Tourism, Cultural And Sport and Festivals & Events Ontario are working together to develop a workshop and toolkit designed to support the Festivals & Events industry in developing and delivering effective onsite consumer surveys. Participants will receive a Full Event Survey ToolKit including samples of all materials used in the workshop. For more info, click here.
To register: CLICK HERE
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Caledon Community Services
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
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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 here.
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