Issue 48 | February 2014

 

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Upcoming Events & Workshops

Caledon Small Business Enterprise Centre

Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Feb. 14, 2:00 to 3:30pm

Partners in Project Green

Implementing Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001) - Feb. 18 to 19, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Integrating Social Responsibility (ISO 26000) into Existing Management Systems and Your Supply Chain - Feb. 18 or 24, 1 to 2:30pm

GHG Reduction Strategies (ISO 14064) - Feb. 25 to 26, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Waste SSL: Increase Diversion Through Employee Engagement - Feb. 27, 8:00am to 12:00pm

Sustainability Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Integration - Mar. 04, 1:00 to 2:30pm

Renewable Energy Systems - Mar. 07, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Eco-Business Breakfast: Future of Mobile Engagement - Mar. 13, 8:00am to 10:30am

Tips & Tricks - Navigating Funding Incentives for Student CO-OPs - Mar. 18, 1:00 to 2:00pm

Silicon Peel

Meetup #12 (Free): Being Fundable & How To Position Your Company For Investment - Feb. 27, 7:00 to 9:00pm

Call for Businesses to Participate in Toronto Pearson's Economic Impact Study

Toronto Pearson will be releasing a groundbreaking economic impact study in the spring of 2014. In the study, they look beyond traditional economic impacts to determine what air connectivity facilities in terms of productivity benefits such as GDP, jobs alongside trade and foreign direct investment.

Toronto Pearson would like to profile businesses (at no cost) in their upcoming study release in order to amplify study findings and impacts. If you are a business that relies on Toronto Pearson to move your goods, services and people nationally, continentally or internationally, please contact Aleem Kanji at: aleem.kanji@GTAA.com.

Leveraging local stories and examples from the business community will help to illustrate study results and also provides an opportunity for profiling your business in a most unique way.

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Aleem Kanji, CEcD, MAES, BES
Manager, Government Affairs & Stakeholder Relations
Greater Toronto Airports Authority | Strategy Development & Stakeholder Relations
P.O. Box 6031, 3111 Convair Drive
Toronto AMF, Ontario, L5P 1B2
Phone 416.776.4579
Fax 416.776.7593 | Mobile 416.624.9478
www.TorontoPearson.com

Amped Nutrition

Addresss: 314 Queen St. South (Hwy 50) Bolton, Ontario. L7E 4Z9

T:  905-951-7997

E: info@ampednutrition.ca 

W: www.ampednutrition.ca

Amped Nutrition offers a wide variety of nutritional supplements for all health and fitness needs. Amped Nutrition prides itself on providing its customers with the right products and information that will help them in achieving their personal health and fitness goals.

Products include:

  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Amino Acids
  • Essential Oils
  • Protein Supplements
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Antioxidants
  • Digestive Aids
  • Weight loss
  • Bone & Joint care
  • Hormonal Health
  • Nutrition Bars & Foods
  • Natural Remedies
  • Detox/ Cleanse

Register Now to Participate in Headwaters: A Taste of Maple

Bakeries, specialty shops, savoury suppliers, local attractions, and restaurants will want to participate in Taste of Maple running March 28 to April 13 throughout our region.

This new tourism event will provide local businesses with the opportunity to incorporate maple syrup into their product offerings and showcase creative uses for locally produced maple syrup.

Click here for more information and to register your participation.

Registration deadline - February 28, 2014.

Register Now to Participate in Doors Open Headwaters 2014

Once again the Hills of Headwaters Tourism Association will be hosting Doors Open Headwaters, on behalf of their partners throughout the region. The event will be part of the provincial promotional program that includes: event listed in the Doors Open Ontario brochure and other materials (approximately 1.2 million pieces) distributed in community newspapers across the province; inclusion on the provincial Doors Open Ontario website; Doors Open site signage; and inclusion in the Doors Open Ontario media program.

Along with the provincial promotional activities, the Hills of Headwaters, on behalf of participating sites will create a separate Doors Open Headwaters section on their website that will include photos and site profiles for each participating site, as well as distributing a custom electronic newsletter to our 10,000+ database, and promote through social media channels.

There is no cost for you to participate in this event but you must register no later than Friday, February 14th.

Click Here to Register

Horse Country Art Contest

Headwaters Horse Country is looking for signature artwork to represent Horse Country.

All two and three-dimensional art, regardless of category or media are eligible for this competition.

This is an equine art competition. The art submitted must be representative of Headwaters Horse Country. However, horses are not a required element in the design.

For more details and participation criteria, see the Call for entries - Headwaters Horse Country Artwork

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 Listings

If you are looking for a commercial or industrial property in Caledon or if you own one you are invited to visit the Town of Caledon's Property Listings and search, add or edit.