Issue 57 | December 2014

Upcoming Events & Workshops

RIC Centre

Organizational Design (Lunch & Learn), January 15, 2015, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Important Notice to Private and Non-Profit Organizations

If you’re a private or non-profit organization with 20 or more employees, you are required to file a 2014 Accessibility Compliance Report.

To learn what requirements apply to you, visit ontario.ca/accessibilitycompliance. It only takes a few minutes to get a list of accessibility standards that apply to your organization.

Two 2014 OPPI Excellence in Planning Awards for Caledon

The Town of Caledon has won two awards of Excellence in Planning from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute. The Caledon East Community Improvement Plan: an Innovative Tool to Promote Healthy Lifestyles, prepared in collaboration with the Town of Caledon, MMM Group Limited and Region of Peel Public Health won in the categories of “Municipal Statutory Planning Studies, Reports and Documents”, and “OPPI and Heart & Stroke Foundation’s Healthy Communities Award”.

Click here for the full press release.

To learn more about Caledon’s Community Improvement Plans, click here.

Caledon Participates in Advancing the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Action Plan

On Tuesday, November 4, Mayor Allan Thompson and other members of the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance met with Ontario MPPs and Ministers to advance the conversation on food and farming, and in particular the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance's Action Plan for the sector. To read more about this event, click here.

2014 Taste of Tourism Award Winners

On Wednesday, November 19, The Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association celebrated excellence in tourism and hospitality at its annual tourism awards ceremony.

Businesses and individuals exemplifying business and customer service excellence, and who help profile the Hills of Headwaters region as one of Ontario's premier tourism destinations were the evening's honourees.

Congratulations to Caledon tourism operators:

Best Arts, Culture or Heritage Experience
Alton Mill Arts Centre

Best Agri-Tourism Experience
Downey's Farm Market

Best Customer Service Experience - Business or Individual
Inglewood Antique Market

Click here for the full list of winners.

Exciting Progress at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park

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Construction of the new community centre, indoor riding arena and stabling is well underway at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park.

To check out the latest video, click here.

Keep up with Caledon Pan Am Games information at www.caledon.ca/panam.

211 Days To Go!

Tickets are now on sale, to buy click here.

Nominate a Torchbearer to run through Caledon during the TORONTO2015 Pan/Para Pan American Games Torch Relay! Click here for details.

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 free copy (excel spreadsheet version only) 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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