Local businesses throughout Bracebridge have participating in this program - even small retailers in the downtown core.
Lakeland Power; Customer Information: "Power Savings Blitz
The Power Savings Blitz Program is available to qualifying small businesses. The program offers a free electricity usage assessment and the free installation of up to $1,000 in energy efficiency products. Licensed electricians will install up to $1,000 of the recommended upgrades as well as any additional items the business decides to purchase.
By making simple changes energy efficiency goes up and electricity costs go down.
Customers can apply for the program by calling 1-877-66-BLITZ (25489) or by emailing powersavingsblitz@enerspectrum.com"
New Billoard - 2011
Bracebridge is a centre for Post-Secondary Education
Thursday, October 15, 2009
CALLING ALL BUSINESSES - GREEN INITIATIVES
Have you changed the way you do business to protect the environment? Have you implemented new processes or purchased environmentally responsible supplies/raw materials? Has your business undertaken any recognized certification processes that show your commitment to protecting the environment?
As part of CONVERGENCE: Community Adjustment Plan, the community is interested in compiling a database of our local companies that have changed what they are doing in order to protect the environment. Additionally we would like to showcase those businesses on our website and in our promotional materials.
Contact the Town's Community Adjustment Coordinator if you are have undertaken green initiatives in your company, scotto@bracebridge.ca
As part of CONVERGENCE: Community Adjustment Plan, the community is interested in compiling a database of our local companies that have changed what they are doing in order to protect the environment. Additionally we would like to showcase those businesses on our website and in our promotional materials.
Contact the Town's Community Adjustment Coordinator if you are have undertaken green initiatives in your company, scotto@bracebridge.ca
CALLING ALL BUSINESSES - GREEN SECTOR
Are you a Bracebridge business in the "green sector"?
As part of our CONVERGENCE: Community Adjustment Plan, the community is focussed on growing the green sector in the community.
Part of that process involves talking to local businesses operating in the sector, then detemining what needs to be done within the area to grow the sector/create a better business environment.
Contact the Town's Community Adjustment Coordinator, Scott Ovell, Email: scotto@bracebridge.ca
As part of our CONVERGENCE: Community Adjustment Plan, the community is focussed on growing the green sector in the community.
Part of that process involves talking to local businesses operating in the sector, then detemining what needs to be done within the area to grow the sector/create a better business environment.
Contact the Town's Community Adjustment Coordinator, Scott Ovell, Email: scotto@bracebridge.ca
CHAMBER HOSTING BUSINESS AWARDS
"Congratulations to all the people and businesses who were nominated for Outstanding Business Achievement Awards!
The award presentations and luncheon will take place on Wed. Oct. 21, 2009 (During Ontario Small Business Week) beginning at 12:00noon and ending at 2:00pm at the Rotary Centre for Youth.
Catering by Riverwalk Fine Dining and Special Guest Speaker Mayor Don Coates. Call to reserve your table of eight or individual tickets. $45.00/person.
For more information visit the Chamber's website
The award presentations and luncheon will take place on Wed. Oct. 21, 2009 (During Ontario Small Business Week) beginning at 12:00noon and ending at 2:00pm at the Rotary Centre for Youth.
Catering by Riverwalk Fine Dining and Special Guest Speaker Mayor Don Coates. Call to reserve your table of eight or individual tickets. $45.00/person.
For more information visit the Chamber's website
TOURISM FILMING IN BRACEBRIDGE
A promotional firm working for the Canadian Tourism Commission was in Bracebridge yesterday filming footage to help promote the area to the world-wide media that will be making their way here during the G8 Summit.
The firm was welcomed by a number of local business in the downtown core, and in the surrounding area. Video was taken of waterfalls, trail, lakeside resort, artists, restaurants and retail/commerce in the downtown core.
The staff from the Town's Economic Development Department worked with Muskoka Tourism to show this group around Bracebridge.
Thanks to all those businesses for their cooperation.
The firm was welcomed by a number of local business in the downtown core, and in the surrounding area. Video was taken of waterfalls, trail, lakeside resort, artists, restaurants and retail/commerce in the downtown core.
The staff from the Town's Economic Development Department worked with Muskoka Tourism to show this group around Bracebridge.
Thanks to all those businesses for their cooperation.
SOUTH MUSKOKA CHAMBERS HOSTING G8 INFORMATION SESSION
"Please note that the 'G8 Summit and Your Business Forum' that was advertised in the October Newsletter will be taking place at the Gravenhurst Opera House on Thursday, November 5th from 7:00 - 9:00pm instead of on Wed. Oct. 28th.
This event is sponsored by TD Canada Trust.
An evening of discussion and questions that will help you get ready for and benefit from a premiere, Canadian-hosted event.
Representatatives from the Summit Management Office and the G8 Integrated Secuity Unity will present the latest information, advice and answer your questions. Come prepared, be specific and find out the facts.
Hosted by the Chambers of Commerce of South Muskoka: Gravenhurst 687-4432; Muskoka Lakes 762-5663; and Bracebridge 645-5231.
Free admission. RSVP to your Chamber to no later than Nov. 3"
This event is sponsored by TD Canada Trust.
An evening of discussion and questions that will help you get ready for and benefit from a premiere, Canadian-hosted event.
Representatatives from the Summit Management Office and the G8 Integrated Secuity Unity will present the latest information, advice and answer your questions. Come prepared, be specific and find out the facts.
Hosted by the Chambers of Commerce of South Muskoka: Gravenhurst 687-4432; Muskoka Lakes 762-5663; and Bracebridge 645-5231.
Free admission. RSVP to your Chamber to no later than Nov. 3"
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