On Friday, August 5, Mayor Thompson and Councillors were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of The Brick Mattress Store, located at 12748 Highway 50, Bolton.

Farah Fua, store manager states, “The Brick makes choosing a mattress simple. We promise you the best price, guarantee your comfort and protect you with the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.”

Check The Brick’s website for hours of operation and contact details.

Want to succeed in markets outside of North America but lack the knowledge, network, or resources?

Each year the Global Leadership Program (GLP) helps Canadian companies looking for a strategy to gain entry into a foreign market. A select group of Schulich MBA candidates under the supervision of the School’s experienced faculty are matched with another group of MBA students from one of our partner institutions in the target market or country to develop a tailored market entry strategy for the candidate company.

For more information: view the GLP program brochure

Did you know there is a carpool/park and ride lot located at Mayfield Road and Highway 50? The Region of Peel has launched a new program this summer to inform more residents about the Mayfield|50 lot and help people determine how the lot can best suit their travel needs.

The lot has been open since 2010 and offers residents a convenient place to meet and carpool or to park and take GO Transit. Parking is free and available 24/7. You can use the lot as part of your daily commute or for your weekend travels – avoid the costs of driving and parking.

Find out more about the project and upcoming events at www.facebook.com/MeetatMayfield50. You can also visit the Region’s website and search the project hashtag #Mayfield50 on Twitter.

Your input is needed to better understand the local supply chain sector and what it means for the people of Peel and Halton!

The Peel-Halton Local Employment Planning Council (LEPC) has created and released a survey to gather data about the local supply chain management (SCM) sector and its workforce needs. In particular, this survey will examine the needs of wholesale trade and transportation and warehousing businesses. Prior research has shown that the supply chain field is a vital part of the provincial economy, and the survey represents an effort to update what is known about the field at the local level. A current and reliable picture of the local supply chain field is not possible without your participation; therefore, you are being invited to complete the LEPC’s first supply chain management survey. Higher quality results are achieved when more people take the time to complete the survey.
         
The purpose of the supply chain management survey is to collect useful data about the factors that influence hiring, retention, and skill requirements in the Peel-Halton supply chain field. 

The results of the survey will be made available to all interested stakeholders in Peel and Halton. Additionally, the results will enable planning to enhance the local supply chain sector and strengthen the labour market.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the survey and sharing your knowledge. Your participation will certainly make a difference in Peel and Halton.

Taste of the Harvest 2016 will take place from October 9 -to November 8, 2016

This is your invitation to take part in our annual celebration of the fall harvest in Headwaters! Participation is easy and there are several ways to get in on the action:

• Create a special 3-course prix-fixe FEAST menu (must have some type of harvest theme, and not include standard menu items or pricing).
• Establish a price and send us the menu and we'll include that as part of our harvest FEAST promotion.
• Add a harvest item to your menu (using Headwaters products, of course) and we'll include that in our promotion.
• Tell us about your harvest event or festival and we'll help promote it!
• Host classes or workshops celebrating the harvest and we'll promote them!

Register now to be part of our Taste of the Harvest program and be included in all our promotional materials.

The 9th annual Headwaters Horse Country Stable Tour takes place October 1 and 2, 2016. 

The Headwaters Horse Country Stable Tour will see equine facilities from the Town of Caledon, Dufferin County, Town of Erin and King Township open their doors to the public.

From breeding farms, coaching and training facilities to riding schools, boarding stables and ranches, visitors will experience the gamut of equine activity with a rare "behind the scenes" perspective.

The tour is self-guided and admission is free.  Register Now

Central Counties Tourism offers FREE live and over 150 recorded tourism marketing webinars for tourism operators. Set aside one hour a week, a month, or whenever it's convenient for you to learn online from the convenience of your own location. Register as a User Now and check out the pre-recorded webinars.

Headwaters Tourism (Caledon, Dufferin & Erin) has developed a planning calendar for Canada 150 celebrations taking place in the region.

The purpose of the shared calendar is to encourage event organizers to consider events throughout the entire year and avoid challenges with too many activities happening on the same dates.

Event organizers are welcome to not only submit their events by email to Headwaters for inclusion in the planning calendar, but also to review the Canada 150 planning calendar before booking your event date.

Share your plans with Headwaters

This is the sixth annual Peel Halton employer survey and it is closing at the end of August.

The results of the survey will enhance business, employment service and educational planning in the regions of Peel and Halton. Caledon Economic Development is partnering with the Peel Halton Workforce Development Group to implement this survey.

This year, the survey focuses on:

• Experiential Learning
• Precarious Employment
• Inclusion
• Skill and Labour Shortages

Please go to the following link and complete this confidential survey:

2016 Peel Halton Employer Survey

Thank you for helping us better understand the workforce challenges faced by employers like you.

If you wish to see results from earlier surveys, please follow these links:

• 2015 Peel Halton Employer Survey
• 2014 Peel Halton Employer Survey  
• All Other Surveys

Think Global! Source Local. Be Inspired.

Join entrepreneurs, small business owners and leaders from the fastest growing GTA rim communities for the inaugural Small Business Summit (SBS).

Connect with your community; Converse with top industry leaders, Cultivate relationships and grow your business.

Attend the Small Business Summit, a signature business development trade show, taking place at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness this October during National Small Business Month. Local small business drives economy, employs residents and encourages commerce.

More info: TheSmallBusinessSummit.ca

Contact: info@TheSmallBusinessSummit.ca | 416.508.7056

The Town of Caledon has Community Improvement Plans (CIP) in Bolton, Caledon East and the Six Villages. If you are considering improving or redeveloping your commercial/industrial property and are located in one of these communities you may be eligible for CIP grants. Information about the CIPs is available on our website.

Do you want the opportunity to receive a micro-grant to help you launch your business idea? Getting started is easy as 1-2-3! If you are between 18 to 29 years old, you can get up to $5,000 and professional mentoring to start and expand a business in Ontario.

Learn more about the Starter Company program and how you could qualify to participate or contact the Caledon SBEC for more information.

Caledon Farmers’ Markets

• August 31 - Business Model Canvas [and on September 7]
• September 3 - Small Business Support @CCS (recurs every on the 3rd of every month thereafter)
• September 7 - Startup Guide to Funding Regulations
• September 14 - Get Your Business Up and Running
• September 15 - Growing Your Business - Tactics for Successful Crowdfunding
• October 5 - Startup Boot Camp