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Issue 59 | February 2015
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Save the Date for the Next Mayor's Business Breakfast
Mayor Allan Thompson will host the Mayor's Business Breakfast on April 8, 2015 from 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. This will be Mayor Thompson's inaugural breakfast so please join us to welcome our new Mayor and network with distinguished guests.
The breakfast is always a lively event attracting hundreds of business people from across Caledon and beyond. This is the place to be as the Mayor and members of Council interact with guests, and get the community excited about what’s coming for Caledon. Take back insight into the plans for the four-year term ahead and Council priorities. So save the date!
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2014 in Review
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$69 million in non-residential construction value.
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Non-residential floor space increased by 231,000 sq.ft.
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18.1% in non-residential taxes levied (5.4% increase from 2004) or 247.2% growth in non-residential taxes levied in ten years.
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Doing Business With the Town of Caledon
The Town of Caledon has partnered with Biddingo.com to:
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Publicize current bid opportunities
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Distribute contract documents
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Issue addendums
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Publish document takers list
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Post bid results and awards
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Notify vendors on updates and events
The Town of Caledon encourages vendors to visit biddingo.com/caledon to register and bid for opportunities.
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Canada Ontario Job Grant
Canada-Ontario Job Grant provides an opportunity for employers to invest in their workforce, with help from the government.
To learn more about the program, click here.
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Summer Company IS Open!
The Brampton Entrepreneur Centre (BEC) will once again be delivering the Summer Company (2015) program for Caledon. The Summer Company program supports students between the ages of 15-29 through hands-on business training, mentoring and awards of up to $3,000. To read more about the program, click here.
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Taste of Maple 2015
A Taste of Maple 2015 will take place from Friday, March 13 – Sunday, April 12, 2015.
If your business is looking to take advantage of this marketing opportunity and participate in Taste of Maple, sign up by February 27th.
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Annual Headwaters Visitor Guide
The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association offers an opportunity to promote your business to visitors and potential visitors to our region through an annual Visitor Guide.
For details click: Headwaters Visitor Guide.
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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
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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. To access ICX listings of industrial and commercial properties in Caledon click here.
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