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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. |
| Energy Efficiency Incentives & Programs for Business from Enbridge | | |
 Enbridge is offering a number of incentives and programs to help enable businesses in becoming more energy efficient and cost effective.
These programs offer a diverse selection of support and financial incentives for businesses of all sizes, including:
Small Business Programs:
 Heat & Energy Recovery Ventilator- Infrared Heater
- Tankless Water Heater
- Air Doors
- Spray 'n Save
- Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation System
- Condensing Natural Gas Boiler
- High Efficiency Boiler
Commercial Programs:
 Building Design Programs- Audit Incentives
- Retrofit Incentives
- Boiler Incentives
- Steam Saver Program
- Showerhead Rebate Program
- VFD Technology Program (Limited time offer)
- Energy Compass Program
- Run It Right Program
Industrial Programs:
- Energy Audit Incentives
- Implementation Incentives
- Energy Measurement and Information
- HVAC programs
- Steam Saver programs
- Greenhouse program
- Technical Assistance Program
For more information on any of these incentive programs contact energyservices@enbridge.com, or visit www.enbridgegas.com/businesses/energy-management/programs-incentives/index.aspx
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Caledon Farmers' Market Season to Start on June 16, 2011 | | |
 After months of planning, Opening Day for the 2011 Caledon Farmers' Market is Thursday, June 16, 2011!
(CLICK HERE for Map.)
Given the quality and diversity of the vendors that have registered, this year's Market is shaping up to be the best one yet.
 Special events on the opening day will include: a culinary demonstration by "Freshalicious" author Stacey Fokas, an interactive Make-Your-Own salad dressing activity with Eat Local Caledon, children's arts, crafts and face painting, and the launch of the Caledon Public Library's Summer Reading Club.
Mayor Marolyn Morrison and MPP Sylvia Jones will also be on hand to cut and serve the opening day cake.
This year's Caledon Farmers' Market will also feature the "Market Sprouts Club"; a new program that will enable children up to 12-years of age to earn rewards while learning about food and participating in fun and educational food-related activities. There is no charge to enter this program.
The Market's Advisory Group has also been hard at work to ensure there are plenty of activities available for kids and grown-ups alike throughout the Market season.
For more information about the Market, to sign up for The Market Message e-newsletter or visit its Facebook profile page, please see the Caledon Farmers' Market webpage at: www.caledon.ca/farmersmarket. |
| 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.
Bolton Family Footcare
 A: 63 King Street West, Bolton Contact: Domenic Gagliardi, Owner
Bolton Family Footcare clinic has been operating in Caledon since November of 1998. It employs six staff members, including four licensed Chiropodists, and offers a full suite of services, including: treatments to relieve a number of common foot-related conditions, orthopedic footwear and custom orthotics and compression stockings, to name a few. In June of 2010, the clinic moved to its present location at 63 King Street West in Bolton and received a Bolton Community Improvement Plan (CIP) grant for landscaping improvements from the Town of Caledon. For more information on the products and services offered by Bolton Family Footcare, visit: http://familyfootcare.net.
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. |
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RIC Centre Articles: Show Me The Money! (Part 1 & 2) | | |
 If you are looking to secure funding to either launch or expand a business idea there are many ways to go about it. However, determining the best route for you to take can be a difficult, frustrating and discouraging endeavour.
The Research Innovation Commercialization RIC Centre recently published a informative two-part article, written by Tim Scott, to help you navigate through the available funding options and determine the best path for you and your business idea.
Click the links below to view the articles:
Part 1: Show Me The Money!: Taking innovation to market
Part 2: Show Me The Money!: Part 2 |
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3rd Annual Cuisine-Art Festival at the Historic Alton Mill - July 16-17, 2011 | | |
 The Town of Caledon is often described as a "community of communities", due to the many towns, villages and hamlets that fall within its expansive 700 square kilometre borders.
Each of these communities can boast its own unique history, character and (in some cases) landscape and architecture - all of which provide ample reason for tourists to flock to the region each year.
The Village of Alton, nestled in the beautiful rolling Hills of Headwaters, was once the beating heart of Upper Canada's industrial manufacturing industry due to the many water-driven mills that flourished there in the mid to late-1800s.
Today Alton is known for its thriving arts community and on July 16 and 17, 2011 the Historic Alton Mill will be hosting the 3rd Annual Cuisine-Art Festival, which will feature a blend the region's exceptional culinary talent with artistic displays and performances.
For more information on this event, visit: www.altonmill.ca/events.html.
For information on the many tourist-oriented activities and opportunities throughout Caledon and the Hills of Headwaters region, visit: www.thehillsofheadwaters.com. |
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Promotional Opportunity:
2011-12 Town of Caledon Fall/Winter Recreation & Leisure Guide | | |
The Town of Caledon's 2011-12 Fall/Winter Recreation & Leisure Guide will be received in Caledon households in August.
With affordable advertising rates and a circulation of 25,000 Guides, this is a great opportunity to promote your business to the community.
Advertising bookings are due by June 30, 2011.
For more information or to reserve an ad space, call the Town's Recreation Department at 905.584.2272 x4205 or e-mail recreation@caledon.ca. |
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8th Annual Caledon Council Community Golf Tournament - Sep. 14, 2011 | | |
 The 8th Annual Caledon Council Community Golf Tournament will take place on September 14, 2011 at Osprey Valley Resorts, in Alton.
This highly anticipated annual event starts at 8:30 a.m. and includes all of the following:
- breakfast followed by a shotgun-start, 18 hole "best ball" tournament on either the Hoot or the Toot course (power cart included)
- a post-tournament cocktail reception
- a banquet dinner, prize draws and goodie bag
- and, opportunities to network with Councillors, Town Staff and local business leaders
Players may register in teams of up to four, or as individuals to be assigned to a foursome.
Each year, the Caledon Council Community Golf Tournament supports a Caledon-based community agency.
 This year, tournament proceeds will support Hospice Caledon Bethell House - a local non-profit agency that provides compassionate end-of-life care for residents of the Central West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
Both sponsorship and player spaces are limited and registrants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payments may be made via cheque, or Visa or Mastercard.
For more information on the tournament, sponsorship opportunities and to view/download the registration form; CLICK HERE.
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| 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.
Therefore, there is a great potential benefit for Bolton's industrial and commercial property and business owners who apply for the CIP Grant Programs to assist with the cost of their improvement projects.
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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