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Issue 73 | April 2016
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Register for the Mayor's Business Breakfast - Few Seats Remain!
Mayor Allan Thompson will host the next Mayor's Business Breakfast on May 4 from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. The breakfast is an opportunity to network, share ideas and will feature a speech by Mike Moffatt, Chief Economist of the Mowat Centre, titled Globalization and Automation - Ontario's Economy at a Crossroads.
This Mayor's Business Breakfast will take place at the Royal Ambassador Event Centre, located at 15430 Innis Lake Road in Caledon East (map).
Hot breakfast will be served.
Admission is FREE but ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register through this link:
REGISTER NOW
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Heatherlea Farm Market Grand Opening
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17049 Winston Churchill Boulevard | 519-927-5902
www.heatherlea.ca | info@heatherlea.ca
On April 3rd, 2016 Heatherlea Farm Market celebrated the grand opening of their new butchery & café.
Located on a picturesque farm which has been in the family since the mid-1800s, the McArthur family has been raising hormone and antibiotic free black Angus beef for decades.
The new store offers a wide selection of fresh and frozen local meats, eggs, milk, cheese, produce and fine pantry foods. You can also grab a bite to eat along with a delicious treat and coffee. Chef and Head Butcher, Jason Cooney, is available to chat about everything meat, from selecting cuts to preparation and serving. He can fill you in on all the details and questions you may have about his pasture-raised Angus herd and his new venture with chickens.
With the opening of the new butchery & cafe, Heatherlea will also be offering classes in butchery and cooking that will provide customers the chance to learn techniques and skills from some of the area’s best chefs and culinary experts.
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For Employers and Entrepreneurs
CCS’s Jobs Caledon Employment Services understands that businesses are constantly changing through growth and expansion, launching new products or downsizing to become more efficient. Jobs Caledon Employer Services
provides, no cost, professional employment services to meet hiring, training and development needs. Employers can access the local labour market and post jobs for free in our online job bank, or utilize the training and employment incentives, Job matching, placement & retention supports available. Contact our Job Development Team at jobdev@ccs4u.org or 905.584.2300. The
Employer Job bank Registration is a convenient method to support recruitment.
If you are an Employer interested in providing a placement opportunity, contact jobdev@ccs4u.org to learn about available financial subsidies.
CCS’s Caledon Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) satellite offers business owners and entrepreneurs comprehensive services to establish successful business momentum: Business consultations, Business plan reviews, Referral service, Computer and Internet access, Reference library, Workshops and seminars. Contact our Business Specialist at sbec@ccs4u.org or 905.584.2300 x. 216.
For Job Seekers
If you are unemployed and looking for work, looking for a career change or searching for ways to improve your job skills, then Jobs Caledon Employment Services is the place for you. At no cost, staff are available to support and guide you to the resources you need to take that next step. Our workshops
and fully equipped Resource Centre are available to support your job search, career exploration and retention needs. Or consider working one on one with an Employment Specialist and let your Job Coach work with you to explore your next steps and plan for the future.
Job Bank: We encourage you to also check out our online job bank where new job opportunities are posted every day! The Job Seeker Registration is a fast and convenient method to look for work on our Job Bank!. Contact our Employment Services Team at jobs@ccs4u.org or 905.584.2300.
For Youth
CCS offers several training programs for youth job seekers with proven, coordinated and targeted services. Contact our team at youth@ccs4u.org for more information on programs best suited to your goals.
Job Bank: We encourage you to also check out our online job bank where new job opportunities are posted every day! Job Seeker Registration. Contact our Employment Services Team at jobs@ccs4u.org or 905.584.2300.
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Are you between 15 and 29? Be Your Own Boss!
Check out the Summer and Starter Company Programs:
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Summer Company
See things differently this summer - work for yourself.
Get hands-on training, mentoring and awards up to $3,000 to start your own summer business. Experience the satisfaction of being your own boss, and learn skills that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Find out how at: Ontario.ca/SummerCompany or 1-888-576-4444 or contact the Caledon SBEC for more information.
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Starter Company
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 18-29 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.
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Headwaters Food Charter Consultation Sessions
Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance (HFFA) is developing a formal food charter and holding consultation sessions over March and April to gather valuable insight into what the food charter should include and what strategic actions need to take place for the Headwaters Food System to thrive.
The Caledon session was held on March 4, and there are still two sessions you may register for if you are an individual representative of the health and wellbeing, social services and food access, economic development, environmental responsibility, food production or food culture/culinary tourism. We need your input.
The next two sessions will be held in Orangeville and Shelburne in April.
Click here for additional information and registration details.
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Ontario Tourism Labour Shortage
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Ontario is currently experiencing labour shortages in the tourism sector and the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) has partnered with TIAC (Tourism Industry Association of Canada) to conduct an industry survey that will provide context to the labour shortage in Ontario. The survey will take place in three parts. Tourism stakeholders are encouraged to complete part #1 of the survey before April 29.
The Study will be conducted in three parts.
The first part is an online survey of businesses, comprised of 16 easy-to-answer questions. The second part is a data collection exercise on staffing statistics for the month of July. A second link will be forwarded in July for completion. The third part is a data collection exercise on forecasted staffing requirements for the fall of 2016. This section will be completed at the same time as the July data collection.
Tourism industry partners are encouraged to participate in both parts of the survey – in April 2016 and again in July 2016.
A final report will be released in the fall of 2016.
Take part in this study here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TIAOlabourstudy2016
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Canada 150
Headwaters Tourism to host Canada 150 strategy meeting - Monday, April 25
In an effort to leverage the impact and potential of the Canada 150 celebrations for our region in 2017, Headwaters Tourism will be hosting a planning and information meeting for groups, municipalities and stakeholders who are planning Canada 150 events. The purpose of this meeting is to explore how groups can work together to support one another and achieve greater collective impact, as well as share information and opportunities.
Register to attend
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Click on image to find our more and to register or click here.
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New export program “CanExport” announced to support Canadian companies
CanExport will provide up to $50 million over five years in direct financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada seeking to develop new export opportunities, particularly in high-growth priority markets and sectors.
To find out more about this program, click here.
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Click on image or here for details.
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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.
Tourism Information
Check out visitcaledon.ca for where to stay, shop, and eat in Caledon and be sure to list your tourism event.
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Caledon Property Database
Since July 1, 2014 the property database has switched to ICX. Click here to access ICX listings of industrial and commercial properties in Caledon.
Community Improvement Plans
The Town of Caledon has Community Improvement Plans (CIP) in Bolton and Caledon East. 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.
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Upcoming Events and Workshops
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