| Take Our Caledon Business Survey | |
 If you own or operate a business in Caledon, the Town of Caledon's Economic Development Department would like to hear from you.
We are collecting feedback from Caledon-based business owners and managers to help determine the best strategies and actions that will keep the local economy moving forward.
Please take a few moments to participate in this brief survey by CLICKING HERE.
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Special Seminar (November 17, 2010)
Growing Your Business ~ Finding & Retaining Customers | | |
In this session you will hear from speakers who will outline fundamental strategies for increasing sales, client engagement and customer retention. You will also learn from their personal experiences, successes and failures in dealing with this essential topic.
Guest speakers will include:
- Mark Zimmerman, IT, Communications & Entertainment Advisor: MaRS
- Timothy Hardman, Commercialization Executive & Former President: Cymat Technologies Ltd.
- Nancy Peterson, Founder & CEO: HomeStars.com
The seminar will take place at the University of Toronto Mississauga Campus Faculty Club South Building (3355 Mississauga Road North) from 7:30AM to 10:00AM.
Pre-Registration: $25* per person; At the Door: $30* per person
To register on-line CLICK HERE.
You may also register by contacting Shantanu Mittal via e-mail at shantanu@riccentre.com or by calling 905.273.3530.
* Registration includes breakfast and parking. |
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Caledon SBEC Grand Opening: November 24, 2010 | |
 On Wednesday, November 24, 2010 the Town of Caledon and Caledon Community Services are formally opening the Caledon Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house, which will take place from 10am until Noon.
Since September 2010, Caledon Community Services (CCS) has managed the Caledon SBEC, on behalf of the Town of Caledon, at CCS's office at the Royal Courtyards on 18 King Street East, Bolton.
The Caledon SBEC provides a comprehensive suite of business development services, including: business ownership and planning, start-up documentation, management strategies, customer service, staffing, sales skills, and a variety of educational and training opportunities.
Please join SBEC staff, Mayor Morrison and Caledon Council, and the CCS team, on November 23 to speak tour the facility and learn more about this service.
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| Caledon Investment Activity Update | |
CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has recently released its quarterly MarketView reports for Q3 2010.  The Toronto Industrial Report indicates that the absorption activity of 3.7 million square feet of industrial space throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is the highest level of activity since Q2 2008, and has resulted in the lowest availability rates since Q2 2009. Much of this absorption activity involved the leasing of "big box" space, and was a particularly positive outcome for Caledon ~ which recorded the leasing of 1.5 million square feet of industrial space between July and September, 2010. This resulted in a dramatic turnaround where the industrial availability rate fell from 21.8% in Q2 to just 7.7% in Q3! This activity accounted for 39.5% of the total industrial absorption activity across the entire GTA, which is especially impressive given that Caledon accounts for only 3% of the total industrial space in the GTA. This activity is a strong indication that a growing number of businesses are discovering the many advantages Caledon offers as a location for their operations. These include: low development and tax rates, proximity to large and diverse labour pools and key markets, access to well established transportation systems, and a reputation for safety. To stay up-to-date with the latest investment activities in Caledon, visit the Town of Caledon's Economic Development online News Page by CLICKING HERE. |
| Caledon Property Listing Directory | |  The Town of Caledon has recently updated its Property Database to make it easier to find and add 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 CLICK HERE and browse the available properties.
As well, if you own or represent available commercial or industrial properties in Caledon, you are strongly encouraged to ensure they are listed in this database to maximize their exposure.
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| Bolton Community Improvement Plan (CIP) | | |
Thinking of renovating the façade of your building or improving the landscaping at your property? Perhaps you are contemplating a complete redevelopment of your site?
If you are an industrial or commercial landowner in the community of Bolton you may be eligible for financial incentive grants from the Town of Caledon.
In April 2009, after months of research and public consultation, Town of Caledon Council adopted the Bolton Community Improvement Plan (CIP), and companion Urban Design Guidelines, for the Bolton Community Improvement Project Area.
There are eight (8) financial incentive grant programs in the Bolton CIP, including:
- tax increment equivalent grants
- development charge grants
- application and permit fee grants
- building and façade improvement grants
- energy retrofit grants
- landscape improvement grants
- mixed use construction/conversion grants
- environmental study grants
For more information regarding the Bolton CIP, CLICK HERE, or contact Sandra Dolson, Economic Development Officer at sandra.dolson@caledon.ca or by calling 905.584.2272 x4152. |
| 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's Economic Development Department is in the process of updating its award-winning and easy-to-use Business Directory CD.
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.
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