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Issue 5 | July 2010
In This Issue
Delectable Local Foods at the Caledon Farmers' Market
Caledon Business Profiles
Investment Activity Update
Property Listing Directory
Green Development Program
Update your Business Directory Listing
Delectable Local Foods at the Caledon Farmers' Market
Make this the season to reconnect with your food!!
 
Caledon Farmers' MarketLocated at the Albion Bolton Community Centre (150 Queen Street South in Bolton) The Caledon Farmers' Market offers a diverse selection vendors selling local produce, meats, honey, baked goods, crafts and more.
 
This outdoor Market offers plenty of parking, fun for the whole family, and a diverse selection of locally grown and/or produced foods and crafts.
 
Shoppers are welcome every Thursday between 3:00 and 7:00pm until October 7, and some dates will feature special events such as corn roasts and harvest festivals.
 
For more information visit www.caledon.ca/farmersmarket.
 
While you are there, you can subscribe to the Caledon Farmers' Market newsletter ~ which includes great recipes using local produce, special event announcements, vendor information and more.
 
Find us on Facebook

You are also invited to visit the Market's new Facebook page to view updates on what will be happening each week. Click the button above to visit.
Caledon Business Profiles
This section is dedicated to profiling new and/or newly expanded businesses that operate in the Town of Caledon.
 
If your business was recently established, expanded or moved into Caledon, and you would like it to be listed in an upcoming issue of The Business Report, please e-mail the Economic Development Department at edc@caledon.ca.
 
Jade Organic Gift Boutique
Jade logoP: 905.951.8659
Contact: Donna Pace
The Jade Organic Gift Boutique is the newest addition to Bolton-based Jade Holistic Spa; which has been operating for 11 years and employs two (2) people. The boutique is a natural and physical extension of the well-established spa, and offers a unique collection of eco-friendly products. These include organic skin care lines, speciality teas, pure candles, distinctive lifestyle gifts and unexpected beauty finds.
 
Top Notch Consignment Furnishings
Top Notch LogoP: 647.297.0611
Contact: Keith Thoy
Top Notch Consignment Furnishings in Terra Cotta has been operating since April 2009. Initially an internet-based business, in October 2009 their showroom opened selling quality home and office furnishings on consignment. Their inventory includes many rare antiques, as well as a variety of unique finds, such as carvings, paintings and tableware.
Caledon Investment Activity Update
HGC Ribbon CuttingOn Wednesday, June 16 Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison was pleased to share in the celebration of the grand opening of HGC Inc's new 20,000 square foot office, and maintenance and distribution terminal, at 32 Purdue Court in Bolton, with Jas Shoker (President) and HGC staff.
 
Since first opening in 1987, HGC has grown into a leading carrier in perishable and temperature-sensitive food products. Today, it ships product across Canada and throughout the United States and boasts a staff of 100 people.
 
For more information visit: www.hgctransport.com
 
Photo: Mayor Marolyn Morrison and Mr. Jas Shoker.
Property Listing Directory
Property Listings GraphicThe Town of Caledon's Property Database contains listings for commercial and industrial buildings and lands currently available for rent, lease or sale in Caledon.
 
If you are looking to establish a commercial or industrial enterprise in Caledon you are invited to click HERE and browse the available properties.
 
However, if you own or represent commercial or industrial properties in Caledon, then you are strongly encouraged to ensure they are listed in this database to ensure they receive maximum exposure.
 
To add new properties, or update current ones, please e-mail the Town of Caledon's Economic Development Department at edc@caledon.ca.
Green Development Program
Green Development ProgramThe Town of Caledon is serious about sustainable development and encouraging continued growth and prosperity in our industrial and commercial sectors, while reducing the environmental footprint of these sectors.
 
Caledon's Green Development Program encourages sustainable development within the community by providing development charge discounts for new green commercial and industrial buildings.
 
The Program is voluntary and provides flexibility by accommodating a wide range of green building strategies to fit the goals of your project.
 
For detailed information about the Green Development Program visit: www.caledon.ca/greendevelopment
Time to Update your Caledon Business Directory Listing 
The Caledon Business Directory is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to the Town of Caledon's website.
 
Caledon Business Directory CDAnd, the Economic Development Department is in the process of updating its award-winning and easy-to-use Business Directory CD for 2010.
 
Therefore, if your business is based in Caledon, you do not want to be left out of this effective search tool.
 
There is no charge to list or update your business info, and the process takes only a minute or less.
 
Please click HERE to enter your information.
Town of Caledon, Economic Development Department