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Issue 81 | December 2016
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Looking for help this Summer? Why not hire a student? Financial assistance for wages is available!
The 2017 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) application period for employers is now open.
Apply Online before January 20, 2017!
Canada Summer Jobs is a Government of Canada initiative. It provides funding for not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees to create summer jobs for students between the ages of 15 and 30.
For more information:
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Smile Makerz Dental Care
On November 18 Mayor Thompson and Councillors congratulated and welcomed Smile Makerz Dental Care on the opening of their new office located at 18371 Hurontario Street, Unit #2 in Caledon Village.
W: smilemakerzdental.ca
E: info@smilemakerzdental.ca
P: 519-927-5467
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Puddle Jumpers Prepschool
On November 19 Mayor Thompson congratulated and welcomed Puddle Jumpers Prepschool to their new facility located at 12570 Kennedy Road, Unit #5 in Mayfield West.
W: puddlejumpersprepschool.ca
E: info@puddlejumpersprepschool.ca
P: 905-843-0563
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Marlin Travel Grand Reopening
On November 30 Marlin Travel had their Grand Reopening in the Walmart Store located at 150 McEwan Drive East, Bolton. Mayor Thompson, Councillor Groves and Councillor Mezzapelli were there to welcome Julie Virgilio, Regional Manager for Marlin Travel and the rest of her team to the community.
W: www.marlintravel.ca/bolton
E: Pcc2h2h@marlintravel.ca
P: 905-857-5607
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Winners Announced at the 2016 Headwaters Tourism Awards
Regional tourism industry businesses, representatives and community champions gathered together on Monday, December 5 at the new Adamo Estate Winery to celebrate excellence at the 2016 Headwaters Tourism Awards. Caledon businesses were well represented among the winners.
Best Fun & Festive Visitor Experience:
• Spirit Tree Wassailing Festival
Best Nature & Leisure Visitor Experience
• Plant Paradise Country Gardens™
Best See, Shop & Stay Experience
• Heatherlea Farm Shoppe
Tourism Partnership Award:
• Empty Bowls Alton
Tourism Champion of the Year (tie):
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Susan Powell
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Nick & Lindsay Sutcliffe
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Gary van Bolderen
Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners.
For a full list of categories, nominees, winners and photos
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Headwaters Wins Big Nationally
On Wednesday, November 30 in Gatineau, QC, among tourism industry leaders from across the country, the team from Headwaters Tourism was proud to accept The Visa Canada Innovator of the Year Award for the Headwaters Parade of Horses.
The Canadian Tourism Awards are presented annually by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada to recognize success, leadership and innovation in Canada's tourism industry, and to reward those people, places, organizations and events that have gone above and beyond to offer travellers superior tourism experiences in Canada.
Read the full media release-->
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...and Provincially
On Tuesday, November 22 in the nation's capital and among tourism industry leaders from across the province, the team from Headwaters Tourism was proud, honoured, and humbled to represent the businesses of #realheadwaters as they accepted awards in three categories at the 2016 Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence ceremony.
Headwaters Tourism, won honours in the following categories:
• Tourism Marketing Campaign Under $25K for the Headwaters: Where Ontario Gets Real brand launch
• Tourism Print Collateral Award for the Headwaters 2015 Four-Season Visitors' Guide
• Tourism Innovator of the Year for the Headwaters Parade of Horses
The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence are presented annually to celebrate excellence and are an opportunity to recognize those who have made significant contributions to Ontario's tourism industry.
Read the full media release-->
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Caledon Small Business Enterprise Centre Update
Starting 2017 the Caledon Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) will be operated by the Town of Caledon. We would like to thank our partners - the Caledon Chamber of Commerce and the Caledon Community Services - for building the SBEC – and we look forward to continuing our partnerships as the new Caledon Business Centre develops. Stay tuned for more information.
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UYBI pitch competition will provide entrepreneurs in the GTA with the opportunity to compete for a chance to win a share of funding and mentorship through the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs to accelerate their business.
Stay tuned for when applications open or follow UYBI at the Humber Centre for Entrepreneurship on Facebook and Twitter to be the first to know.
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Helping Small and Medium-Sized Businesses with Energy Efficient Upgrades
Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
The SMART Green program, a partnership between the government and the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), is designed to assist businesses to invest in equipment and process upgrades including high-efficiency ovens, dryers, kilns and furnaces. Read more.
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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, 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.
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Upcoming Events and Workshops
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