THE DISNEY KEYS TO EXCELLENCE

The Ontario Tourism Education Council is partnering with McMaster University in four 90-minute sessions that focus on different aspects of Walt Disney World® Resorts’ successful customer-focused culture.

Date: September 22nd 2009

Purpose: To take a look inside “the Business behind the Magic” from Walt Disney.

Who: The Disney Institute with McMaster & OTEC.

Link:

BRACEBRIDGE BENEFITS FROM G8 FUNDING

Here is a link to some great news for the community today from Minister Clement.

http://www.town.bracebridge.on.ca/docs/MEDIA%20RELEASE%20-%202009-07-16%20G8%20FUNDING%20ANNOUNCEMENT.pdf

G8 Integrated Security Unit Website

"The following information has been provided by the Community Relations Group of the G8 Integrated Security Unit.

The Integrated Security Unit has launched its website in preparation for next year's G8 summit in Huntsville.

The site will provide residents, visitors and others, with accurate information on ISU activities, events and security measures. It will help dispel rumours and address concerns expressed by the public.

Please visit the site regularly for updated information.


http://www.g8isu.ca/

New program gives incentive to hire students - Haliburton Echo - Ontario, CA

This was posted by the Haliburton Echo in early July,

New program gives incentive to hire students - Haliburton Echo - Ontario, CA: "A new federal program will help small- and medium-sized enterprises grow in the knowledge economy and help students get jobs in the field of information and communications technologies (ICT).

Industry Canada’s Small Business Internship Program will assist Canadian small businesses to hire a total of 400 student interns annually nationwide to help with ICT projects, improving their productivity and competitiveness.

SBIP will allow Canadian small businesses to submit an application to directly hire a qualified student intern for a 12-week period to help them with e-commerce ICT projects. The program will reimburse up to 75 percent of each participating intern’s eligible salary and benefit costs.
“It is vital in these times of economic instability that we do whatever we can to help small businesses, which account for so many jobs in the riding,” says local MP Barry Devolin. “As well, we need to ensure that Canada’s youth have the skills and experience to take advantage of the opportunities that will arise as the economy improves. The program will help to address these needs.”

For local businesses that would like to enquire about SBIP, please contact Technology Alliance Group of Kawartha Lakes, 705-878-9261.

For more information, including a complete list of delivery agencies, please visit http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/sbip-pspe.nsf/eng/home."

A review of the delivery agencies shows that the closest to Bracebridge is Lindsay *number above.

Muskoka Featured on Global TV - for family getaways...

Global TV Featured Muskoka a few weeks ago on a TV spot. You'll see Santa's Village, Patterson Kaye Lodge, our very own Kelvin Grove Park diving platform along with the magnificent Silver Bridge in the background.

This was an effort coordinated by Muskoka Tourism - a great job!

http://www.globaltv.com/globaltv/ontario/video/index.html?categoryID=1133316102

INTERNET MARKETING SEMINAR - IN GRAVENHURST

Here is some information about an upcoming workshop (this week - July 16th) presented by Paradigm Events (Muskoka Lakes/Toronto)

Determine your Marketability, Accountability & Accessibility
July 16, 2009
5:00-8:00pm
Tickets: $35.00
Regatta Steak House, Gravenhurst Wharf

At this session you will learn:
-Why are Canadians the most engaged Internet users of the world?
-Understand the essentials of social media
-How to be found when your customers are looking for you on a search engine
-Blogging tips from a local journalist
-Turn web traffic into profit
-Increase your web presence
-Make your website a destination and four tools that can help you accomplish
this
-Become a part of the hyper connected marketplace
-How to use online marketing tools
-Viral Marketin; making it work for your business
-The right tools and techniques for you to market your business more efficiently
Registration is at a special rate of $35.00/per person for this event and
includes light appetizers and a cocktail.


Contact Renee Gouveia at 1-877-760-0360 or renee@paradigmevents.com

Here is a link to the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce newsletter

Muskoka Summerfest - Schedule of Events

The complete schedule of events for Muskoka Summerfest is availabe on their listing at http://www.bracebridgefestivals.com/. These two files include the complete line-up for the bands, the dock dog competition schedule and identifies where to find all the activities.

As well you can download an e-coupon for a break at the gate. http://www.muskokasummerfest.com/

Also listed on the program is a complete list of the Downtown BIA's Member-businesses that have extended their hours for our visitors during this important weekend.

ART IN THE HEART STARTS THIS WEEKEND

The Art in the Heart website has been updated recently to outline who will be showcasing and selling their work during the program that showcases on Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 to August 16.

Here is link to our artists

Here is link to our map - you can download and print this as a guiding tool to your visit to downtown Bracebridge

DOWNTOWN BIA NEWSLETTER - JULY

Tracy Larkman, the BIA Administrative Coordinator has completed the circulation of the newsletter for the month of July - here is a link to their website http://www.downtownbracebridge.com/documents/July2009Newsletter.pdf

There is alot of great information in the newsletter about new businesses, relocations and expansions of businesses in our downtown core. Although this blog is factual in nature *i.e. typically not opinionated, it is WORTH THE TRIP to visit our array of great businesses.

Many new things are happening in downtown Bracebridge - learn about them through the newletter, then visit... you will be pleased.