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Special Events and Seminars | |
 As part of our ongoing effort to keep you apprised of the latest business-related events and training opportunities available in this area, we are pleased to list the following upcoming events for your consideration.Click the links above for more information on each event. |
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Caledon Hotel Market Study | |
 The Town of Caledon recently contracted an independent consulting firm to complete a comprehensive study on the feasibility of constructing and operating a hotel facility in Caledon.
This study confirms a significant opportunity to establish a branded, focused-service hotel to meet current (and growing) business and leisure overnight accommodation needs.
Click HERE to view the Executive Summary of the Caledon Hotel Market Study.
The complete 62 page study, which includes an extensive analysis of the accommodations market for Caledon and surrounding areas and an assessment of five (5) potential hotel sites, can be purchased at a cost of $100 + HST.
For further information, or to order the full market study, call 905.584.2272 (x4286) or e-mail edc@caledon.ca. |
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Notice of Municipal Development Charge Increase | | |
 As per Section 15 - Phasing In of the Town of Caledon's Development Charge By-law 2009-090, please be advised that as of July 8, 2011 the Town's portion of ALL non-residential development will be charged at a rate of $46.13 per square metre ($4.29 per square foot) of total floor area.
Click HERE to view the Development Charge By-law.
Click HERE for current Development Charge rates. |
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Caledon Farmers' Market Contest | |
 The Caledon Farmers' Market needs your help...
It is inviting suggestions to come up with a name for its newsletter and has created a contest where each entrant has the opportunity to suggest up to three (3) name suggestions.
To "sweeten the pot" (so to speak) the person who submits the winning suggestion will receive 50 "Market Bucks" which can be used to purchase products while visiting the Market during the 2011 season.
This contest closes on Monday, March 21, 2011.
The winning entry will be chosen by the Caledon Farmers' Market Advisory Committee and notified via e-mail.
Click HERE for contest details and to enter.
Click HERE to subscribe to the soon-to-be-named Caledon Farmers' Market Newsletter |
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WinterFeast Returns (February 15 - March 6, 2011) | | |
The 6th annual WinterFeast: A Culinary Experience in the Hills of Headwaters will take place from February 15 to March 6, 2011.
 This year's event will feature 12 of the finer dining establishments located throughout the Hills of Headwaters region; including the following six restaurants located in Caledon:
All menus are "prix fixe", include at least three courses, and are offered at the following rates: Lunch $15 or $20, Dinner $25 or $35.
WinterFeast is a great way to experience high-quality local culinary talent at a significantly reduced price. The menus demonstrate how locally-grown and produced foods can be used to create delectable gourmet cuisine.
There is also an opportunity to win a gourmet dining experience at one of the WinterFeast restaurants.
To view the participating restaurants, menus, prices and contest details, visit the website at: www.winterfeast.ca.
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| Caledon Business Profiles | |
This section is dedicated to profiling new or newly expanded businesses, and/or businesses that have recently celebrated significant milestones, which operate in the Town of Caledon.
Inglewood Antique Market  P: 905.838.4000 E: annephil@sympatico.cawww.inglewoodantiquemarket.comContact: Annette & Phil Turturicci, Owners Originally established in 1992, the Inglewood Antique Market has just entered its 12th year of operation since Annette and Phil Turturicci took ownership in 1999.
The Market features:
- 4000 sq feet of antiques, rare books and collectibles
- wide selection of formal and country furniture at great prices
- you will also find a large selection of china, glass including two full cases of depression glass, decorative and antique art, lighting, oil lamps and a great inventory of parts
A number of antique dealers also rent space at the Market which helps ensure an exceptional and ever-changing variety of product.
If you have recently established, moved, expanded or celebrated a significant milestone with your Caledon-based business, and 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. |
| 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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| A Land Use Planning Guide for Businesses | |
As part of Ontario's Open for Business initiative, the purpose of this guide is to help businesses plan and develop land use in an effective and efficient manner.
This guide has been developed for businesses of all types and sizes that may need approval on a matter related to land use planning and development. It is designed to be used by businesses as a tool for growing and expanding.
Click HERE for more information and/or to download a guide brochure. |
| "Power Savings Blitz" for Small Commercial Businesses | |
 The Power Savings Blitz program is designed to retrofit small commercial businesses across the province of Ontario.
The program provides turn-key lighting and water heating retrofits for small commercial businesses in the office or non-food sub-sectors whose electricity usage is less than 50kW of demand.
Funding up to $1,000 is provided for the retrofits.
To be eligible, program participants must be small commercial businesses in the office or non-food sub-sectors located in the targeted service area of a participating local electricity distribution company (LDC) and have an average monthly electricity demand of 50kW or less.
This includes a wide range of businesses including, but not limited to: professional dry cleaners, medical offices, beauty salons, and other small retailers.
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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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| Ontario Business Program Guide | | |
 The Ontario Business Program Guide is a free, online directory of tax incentives, tax credits and government support programs for business.
Developed by the Province of Ontario, this at-a-glance directory is designed for quick, easy scanning to help you find programs that might be available to you. Listings in the guide provide basic information on programs as well as links you can follow for more detailed information.
The Ontario Business Program Guide is updated regularly, so revisit it periodically to see what's new. You can also subscribe to an RSS feed, which would provide you updates automatically.
For more information, or to view the available programs, visit: www.ontario.ca/en/business_program/index.htm
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