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.

Caledon SBEC:

- November 17, 2011: Introduction to Business Planning 

Partners in Project Green:

- September 15, 2011: LED Innovations and Incentives

- September 20, 2011: The Value of Water

- September 23, 2011: On the Cutting Edge ~ Energy

- September 28, 2011: Measuring, Reporting and Reducing Your Environmental Footprint

- September 29, 2011: Green Economics

- October 12, 2011: Carbon Conference

- October 18, 2011: Developing Your Sustainability Strategy

- November 3, 2011: Steps to Greening Your Office Environment

- November 15, 2011: ISO 14001 Made Simple

- November 17, 2011: Green Business Strategy Summit 2011

RIC Centre:

- September 15, 2011: Building Your Dream Advisory Team

- October 12, 2011: Business Models That Make Money

- November 16, 2011: Intellectual Property: Alternatives to Traditional Patents

Click the links above to learn more about each event.

SAVE THE DATE:

Caledon Mayor's Business Breakfast Event - October 19, 2011

The next Town of Caledon Mayor's Business Breakfast will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Empire Theatres Bolton, located at 194 McEwan Drive East.

October is Small Business Month across Canada and the theme for this event will be:

Marketing From Caledon: Around the World & Back

This event, sponsored by the Bolton office of Royal LePage RCR Realty, will include a networking breakfast, catered by Chef Talk Bistro, followed by a keynote presentation by renowned business author and marketing coach Larry Easto.

During his presentation, Mr. Easto will review a variety of effective marketing strategies and tactics for businesses of all sizes. 

In May of this year Mr Easto also collaborated with the Town of Caledon's Economic Development Department to develop The Best Internet Marketing Course for Small Business. 

Admission is FREE and ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

To register, please e-mail edc@caledon.ca or call 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. 

Caledon Farmers' Market Offers Something for Everyone.

The Caledon Farmers' Market offers something to tempt everyone's taste buds - especially at this time of year!

However, time running short for the 2011 Market season - which ends on October 6.

Whether you are looking for fresh local organic greens and veggies, plump ripe fruit, delectable shortbread and baked goods, honey, maple syrup, fudge, chocolate and other sweet treats - the Caledon Farmers' Market has it all.

There is also an assortment of fresh, frozen and cured meat products including lamb, pork, beef and turkey, as well as cheese, cider and authentic Polish perogies and cabbage rolls - made from scratch!

You may even find the perfect gift in the form of a photo print, hand-crafted soap, stained-glass jewellery or colourful birdhouse or garden accessory.

The Caledon Farmers' Market offers a different theme each week, which guides the scheduled activities for children (in our Market Sprouts Club), culinary demonstrations, and special offers from participating vendors.

The Market's pet-friendly atmosphere also makes it a great venue for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors and get to know some of the many local artisans and producers of nutritious and delicious foods.

For more information about the Market, to sign up for The Market Message e-newsletter or view its Facebook profile page, visit: www.caledon.ca/farmersmarket.

SDTC Clean Technology  Funding Opportunities

If you have an innovative, clean technology, Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) wants to hear from you.

SDTC is a not-for-profit corporation created and funded by the Government of Canada to finance and support the late-stage development and pre-commercial demonstration of clean technologies.

SDTC helps companies through the critical juncture when capital and scaling costs become formidable challenges and the risk profile deters many other investors.

SDTC supports technologies that address the challenges of Climate Change, Clean Air, Soil and Water, including technology solutions focused on these current priority areas:

• Natural Resources
• Clean Energy
• Agriculture
• Northern and Remote Communities

The SDTC portfolio is currently comprised of 223 clean technology projects, for a total value of $1.9 billion. It's current round of funding will be open until October 19, 2011.

Potential applicants are requested to first review the Statement of Interest process and funding requirements at www.sdtc.ca/applications and then schedule an initial call with an Applications Manager by emailing applications@sdtc.ca.

Q1 & Q2 Economic Indicators Summary

Town of Caledon Economic Development staff recently compiled a summary of Economic Indicators to compare the first two quarters of 2011 with the same period in 2010.

The data used to create this summary was collected from a range of internal and external sources and generally indicates that 2011 is showing improvement over the previous year.

For example, the Unemployment Rate in the Region of Peel dropped from 10.7% in 2010 to 8.2% in 2011 and Caledon's Industrial Vacancy Rate has also decreased from 12.9% to 7.5% in the same period - an improvement of nearly 42%. 

Other indicators featured in the summary include Residential, Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Construction Values and Housing Resale Activity, Sales Volume and Average Pricing.

CLICK HERE to view the summary chart.

Horses in the Hills: Destination Equitation is a 9-day celebration of the Hills of Headwaters' strong equine culture and traditions.

It will take place from September 24 to October 2, 2011.

This unique event includes a full roster of family-friendly activities and experiences that include stable tours, a breeder's parade, equestrian competitions, art exhibits and much more.

Click HERE for the full schedule of events.

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.

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.