November 2018 No Images? Click here Help Shape Caledon’s Future
Take our short survey and help determine the priorities for the next term of Council. The survey is open to residents, business owners/operators and community organization representatives in Caledon. (Survey closes November 20.) Business Opening: FencorOn October 19, 2018 Fencor Contracting Ltd. celebrated its move to Caledon with a grand opening event. Business Opening: Family Tree Childcare CentreOn November 11, 2018 Family Tree Childcare Centre celebrated the grand opening of their new facility in Bolton. Hiring newcomers: What's your experience?Last year over 800 businesses participated. This year the focus of the annual Peel-Halton Employer Survey is on hiring newcomers. Your input will help local employment agencies such as JobCaledon meet the needs of local employers and newcomers in the job market. Bolton BIA Annual General MeetingNominations are open until Friday, November 16 for positions on the Board of Directors. Date: Monday, December 3 Newcomer Job FairThe Economic Development Team, in partnership with CCS' Jobs Caledon, were at the Rural Ontario Job Fair on November 6. Alton Mill: A Story of ResurgenceThe vacant and deteriorating Alton Mill was acquired 30 years ago by Jack Grant, entrepreneur, social activist and founder of Seaton Group. His sons Jeremy and Jordan Grant took over this ‘jewel in the rough’ in the early 90’s. Read how their love for heritage has transformed the Mill into one of Caledon's signature destinations. Profile: Agrocrop ExportsYash Karia runs his family-owned business in a new 110,000 sq. ft. facility in Bolton. Read our profile. Women in ManufacturingMars Canada Food Plant Director Carrie Van Zutphen speaks to the Financial Post about her career at the Bolton facility, myths about manufacturing as a career and why more women should pursue a career in this field. In our own Words: Cyber SecurityNicholas Alleyne from the Town of Caledon's Information Technology division shares his thoughts about the importance of keeping your data safe. EventsNovember 27: RIC Centre Intellectual Property Clinic with Bereskin & Parr LLP November 27: Workshop on Primary Market Research and Startup Validation November 28: RIC Centre Legal Clinic with Pallett Valo LLP November 29: RIC Centre Finance & Funding Clinic with BDO Canada LLP November 29: Partners in Project Green 10th Anniversary Celebration December 6: RIC Centre: Tech Forecast 2019 $200 Off!Take the Smart Commute Survey for a chance to win $200 off your Smart Commute Brampton-Caledon MembershipWho are we?Smart Commute Brampton-Caledon helps employers develop commuter assistance programs. Our mission is to reduce traffic congestion and enhance commuting options for employees who work in Brampton and/or Caledon. We need your help! Take our survey. The information will help
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