New Billoard - 2011

New Billoard - 2011
Bracebridge is a centre for Post-Secondary Education

Thursday, September 8, 2011

SAVOUR MUSKOKA NEWSLETTER

Here is a link to Savour Muskoka's recent newsletter.  If you are in any type of food business or if you are a local food grower/producer, this group specializes in your industry.  Check out their website to learn more. 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - RTO 12 ISSUES RFP'S

Regional Tourism Organization 12 issued a number of RFPs for project this week.  For each project, click on the link to get to the documentation.   Digital Signage Program, Marketing Services, Photography Services, Google Adword Campaign and Video Vignette Production.

In addition RTO 12 has issued an expression of interest for Bookkeeping Services.

Attention Muskoka Tourism Members - Sail & Learn About Social Media

An invitation for all our members,


Muskoka Tourism is proud to host a complimentary End of Summer Boat Cruise aboard the Wenonah II. It will be a fun and informative cruise as we have asked Sofie Andreou to be our guest speaker. Sofie is an author and lecturer on how social media can boost your business.

Please RSVP so that we may accommodate everyone.

Please see the attachment and RSVP to info@muskokatourism.ca or call Pat at 1-800-267-9700.

Thanks and hope to see you on board.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Annie Williams Park rebuild - have you signed up to help?

Annie Williams Park will be undergoing a makeover on Saturday, September 10th, 2011.  For more information on how you can help visit the local website.  To register as a volunteer

Community Assessment Findings to come September 15, 2011

What are the first and lasting impressions a visitor has of Bracebridge? Is it easy to find their way around? Is there the right business mix, and are the places they're interested in visiting open the right hours? Does the local attitude make them feel welcome? Are there fun things to see and do, and is it easy to find out about what there is? Is Bracebridge a community that understands and is comfortable with its' identity?


The need to have answers to these questions is what prompted the Town of Bracebridge to contract with Roger Brooks of Destination Development, Inc. to conduct a Community Assessment.

Brooks will present the findings of his Assessment in a public workshop on Thursday, September 15th from 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the Rotary Centre for Youth, 131 Wellington Street, Bracebridge.

The Assessment process included an evaluation of Bracebridge’s marketing efforts, what information is available on the Internet and how easily it is accessed, an appraisal of how easy it is to get to Bracebridge, and how easy it is to get around once in town. The Destination Development team also "secret shopped" area businesses including retail, food service and lodging as well as attractions and activities. The fast-paced, entertaining and multi-media filled workshop will include his evaluation of how Bracebridge stacks up against the competition and suggestions, tips and tricks that can bring spending to the area. Any shortcomings will be pointed out with good humor, and will be accompanied by concrete, doable ideas for improvement.

Over the past 25 years Roger Brooks and his award-winning Destination Development International (DDI) Team have assisted more than 800 communities around the world in their efforts to become outstanding destinations, great places to live, work, and to visit. The Destination Development, Inc. Community Assessment program is the forerunner of a number of initiatives that were identified in the 2008 Community-based Strategic Plan and Community Adjustment Plan including the development of a Downtown Development Strategy/Master Plan and a Tourism Opportunities Study for Woodchester Villa along with actions surrounding the Convention Hotel Study and a feasibility study for a School of the Arts.

To RSVP for the workshop or for more information on the Community Assessment, contact the Town of Bracebridge’s Economic Development Department at 705.645.5264 Ext. 227 or by email jharris@bracebridge.ca.