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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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Mayors' Business Breakfast - May 4, 2011 | | |
 On Wednesday, May 4, 2011 the second Town of Caledon Mayor's Business Breakfast for 2011 will take place at the beautiful Caledon Country Club at 2121 Olde Baseline Road in Inglewood.
Click HERE for Google map & directions.
 This "must attend" networking event will take place from 7:00am until 9:00am and is sponsored by Hydro One, Enbridge, Smart Commute Brampton Caledon, and Ameresco - who will all be in attendance to share information on their services and programs.
It will include a sumptuous buffet breakfast followed by a "Greening Your Business" keynote address by Dr. Bob Willard - a renowned environmental guru, author and founder of The Sustainability Advantage.
Admission is FREE and ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to register by e-mail at edc@caledon.ca or by calling 905.584.2272 (x4286).
The following information will be required to complete your registration:
- attendee name & company
- attendee e-mail address & phone number
NOTE: Seating is limited and registrations will be accepted on a "first-come, first-served" basis. |
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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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2011 Orangeville and Area Tourism Conference | | |
Building on a successful 2010 Tourism Conference, this year's event will feature an eye-opening keynote address by Theresa Syer, a leading expert in customer experience management.
In this session, Ms. Syer will talk about the importance of a quality experience for customers and participants will learn how to provide unparalleled customer experiences that drive retention, loyalty and referrals from their customers.
This event will also feature an address by Dr. Tony Hernandez, who will speak on key demographic trends and their impact on the retail and service economies.
Cost is $25 per person. Lunch is included.
For further information, or to register, e-mail sbec@orangeville.ca, call 519.941.0440 (x2286). |
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Municipal Non-Retail, Non-Residential Development Charges | | |
 The Town of Caledon's two-year Development Charges (DC) discount for Non-Retail, Non-Residential (industrial) development will end on July 7, 2011.
Approved in July 2009, the Town's Non-Retail, Non-Residential DC rate, $30.45/metre squared, is currently discounted by 34%. Effective July 8, 2011, the current discounted rate will end and the full rate of $46.13/metre squared will commence.
Please note, that in order to be eligible for the discount, the DCs must be paid and Building Permit(s) issued on or before July 7, 2011.
Staff are currently working on a "Development Charges Background Study" intended to replace the expiring 34% industrial DC discount with an additional 17% DC discount for industrial development that qualify for existing DC discounts under the Town's Green Development Program, effective July 8, 2011 for a two year period (July 8, 2011 to July 7, 2013).
Introduced in 2008, the Green Development Program, provides DC discounts ranging from 5% to 27.5% for qualifying commercial and industrial buildings that implement green technologies or build to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
Information regarding the additional DC discounts for the Green Development Program, as part of the Development Charges Background Study, will be available from the Town by May 16, 2011 with a Public Information Meeting scheduled for June 1, 2011. |
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Caledon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards | | |
The 2011 Caledon Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards (BEA) ceremony took place at the Caledon Woods Golf Club on Thursday, March 24.
 The ceremony honours Caledon-based businesses and organizations with awards across seven different categories - including three Consumers' Choice award categories.
This year's award winners are:
Consumers' Choice Award Categories:
The Town of Caledon congratulates all nominees and winners of this year's Business Excellence Awards. |
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Caledon Day Sponsorship Opportunities | | |
 The Town of Caledon's Recreation Department is pleased to present Caledon Day on June 18, 2011.
This year's event will offer a wide selection of activities for the whole family - including a Fresh Food Market and a Vendor's Market - and is expected to attract thousands of people from across Caledon and throughout the surrounding area.
As such there are excellent sponsorship opportunities for those who wish to promote their businesses at the Caledon Day event.
CLICK HERE for more information about Caledon Day and the various sponsorship opportunities. |
| 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.
 The Naked Vine Winemaking & Giftware
A: 12612 Hwy 50 - Unit # 14, Bolton
P: 905.951.7253
The dynamic entrepreneurial "sister act" of Vera Robinson and Candice Pilbersek has recently celebrated the fifth year of operation for The Naked Vine Winemaking and Giftware.
Since opening in February of 2006, the store has evolved from primarily a "make your own" wine location, into a prime retailer of food and wine-related personal and corporate giftware - including glassware, decorative bottle holders, serving sets, bakeware and party items. The Naked Vine is also a regular supporter of many local community-organizations.
For more information on the many products and services offered by The Naked Vine, visit: www.thenakedvine.com.
 Arcadia Music Academy
A: 334 Queen Street South, Bolton
Contact: Marcela and Dario Casullo, Owners
The Arcadia Academy of Music has been an established franchise in Caledon for over five years. Recently, however, a change in ownership has brought Vaughan-based husband and wife team Marcela and Dario Casullo into the Arcadia family and to the Caledon Business Community.
In fact, Dario Casullo was an Arcadia student who later became a music teacher. Therefore, becoming a franchisee was a natural step.
Arcadia provides music instruction for a wide variety of string, percussion and wind instruments. They also offer singing lessons and instrument retail and rental services.
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 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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| UPDATE: Bolton Community Improvement Plan (CIP) | | |
On April 5, 2011 Caledon Council adopted a report which will see the approval authority for CIP Financial Incentive Grant Programs be delegated to the Treasurer. The Treasurer will only approve applications that have received unanimous recommendation from the CIP Review Panel. This will reduce the processing time of completed Grant Applications to approximately two weeks.
The Financial Incentive Grant Programs provide an opportunity for the Town of Caledon to promote redevelopment, revitalization and beautification in the community. Bolton industrial and commercial property and business owners continue to see the benefit of applying for the CIP Grant Programs to assist with the cost of their improvement projects.
Also, in March, 2011, North West Holdings Inc. received approval for their application for Building and Façade Improvement and Landscape Improvement becoming the latest Caledon business to take advantage of the Financial Incentive Grant Programs available through the Bolton CIP.
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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| Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence | | |
 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has recently announced a new award program to celebrate environmental stewardship.
The Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership and innovation in environmental protection.
This year, the Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence will focus on environmental achievement in two areas:
- Toxics reduction
- Water protection and conservation
Initiatives outside of these two focus areas may also be considered under the program.
The ministry will be accepting nominations for the Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence until 5:00 p.m. May 6, 2011. Nominate a friend, community member or business in recognition of their efforts to help protect and conserve our environment. You can even nominate yourself.
For more information, visit: www.ene.gov.on.ca/environment/en/about/MAFEE/index.htm |
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