HST WORKSHOP - YWCA - June 9th.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is offering free seminars to help businesses make a smooth transition to the Harmonized Sales tax (HST) in time for July 1, 2010. Find out what steps you need to take to prepare for the changeover and how the HST will affect your business.

The YWCA Muskoka is hosting a free information session in Bracebridge on Wednesday June 9th at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at YWCA Muskoka 440 Ecclestone Dr. Bracebridge seating is limited contact Lynda Hutt at wib@ywcamuskoka.com to reserve your space.

Taken from the Muskoka Small Business Centre's May Newsletter

ONTARIO SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM

Summer Company deadline has now been extended until May 24, 2010. If you or a student you know wants to apply to Summer Company they still have time! All applications are received online Contact the Muskoka Small Business Centre at (705) 646-9021 if you have questions.



From the Muskoka Small Business Centre's May Newsletter

CELEBRATE IN BRACEBRIDGE ALL SUMMER LONG!

The Bracebridge Festival Network is up and running for its second year.

Their plans include production of a cooperative rack card, signage at JD Lang Park and an advertisement/editorial segment in Sun Media’s Escape from the City publication.

The BBFN welcomed 3 new organizations this year. The group includes the following events:

1. BIA’s Fathers Day Car Show
2. Cottage Country Comedy Festival
3. Art in the Heart
4. Muskoka Pioneer Power Show
5. MAC’s Summer Show
6. BIA’s Midnight Madness
7. Prism in the Park’s “Twelfth Night”
8. Muskoka Model Railway Show
9. Bracebridge Highland Games
10. Reggae Muskoka Bob Marley Festival
11. Muskoka Beer Festival

Click here for dates and contacts for each event.

DO YOU WANT TO SUPPLY TO THE ENERGY SECTOR?

Global Petroleum Show, Calgary, Alberta - June 8-10, 2010:

The Global Petroleum Show (GPS) is quickly approaching. This bi-annual event is the premiere show for any manufacturer who wishes to supply to the energy sector.
GPS plays host to more than 2,000 exhibiting companies and 60,000 registered attendees from all over the world.

The Ontario Government will have a booth at the show. We will actively promote the Energy Connections Directories of Ontario Manufacturers and Suppliers at the show, encouraging potential business partners to connect with Ontario companies. Please update/submit your company profile here: www.ontario.ca/energyconnections (Oil Sands)

For additional information and registration information for the Global Petroleum Show visit:
http://www.globalpetroleumshow.com/

Please take a moment now to update your profile, and register for the event.

Taken from Ontario Government, ENERGY CONNECTIONS Team

FESTIVAL & EVENT STRATEGY 2010

Five different groups will receive funding for 2010 events through the Town's Event Tourism Grant Program. They include:

Muskoka Beer Festival
Reggae Muskoka
Cottage Country Comedy Festival
Prism in the Park
Bracebridge Tri Kids event


For more information about when these events will happen, visit the Bracebridge Festival Network website including links to each of their websites.

ART IN THE HEART - CALL FOR ENTRY

Are you a jeweler, woodworker, seamstress, or weaver?

Have you ever thought about selling your art to the general public? Art in the Heart is a juried outdoor art market that takes place in downtown Bracebridge weekends from July 3 to August 1. Call Jill Harris at 645-5264 and get more information about this innovative art market and how you can participate. Art in the Heart is open to all visual art forms and the deadline to apply has been extended to May twentieth.

Here is the link to the application form and more information:

www.artintheheartbracebridge.com