Discover New Export Opportunities in the Asia Pacific Region

Ontario is bringing together small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with industry and Asia market experts to learn more about exporting to this region — where Ontario exported over $6 billion in goods and services last year alone!

The Asia Pacific Global Export Forum will be valuable to your business. It will help Ontario exporters and entrepreneurs learn about successful market entry and expansion strategies — how to build effective partnerships  with  companies in the region, and how to develop and expand  your business in the Asia Pacific region; including, China, India, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and Australia.

The forum will be held on September 23 2013, at the Westin Prince Hotel, 900 York Mills Rd., Toronto, Ontario. Reserve a spot now by visiting the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment’s registration site.

Reggae Muskoka - July 6 & 7th in Bracebridge

Below is a Media Release about the 4th Annual Reggae Muskoka.  This event is sponsored in part by the Town of Bracebridge and this year is moving dates & venue.  This event brings new visitors to the community to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes from the Caribbean.

Media Release

4^th Annual Reggae Muskoka  

Celebrating the Music of Bob Marley

For Immediate Release

What:              Reggae Muskoka   – Celebrating the Music of Bob Marley

When:              July 6 - 7, 2013

Times:              Saturday 6,  3pm – 9pm          Sunday July 7, 1pm – 5pm

Where:             Annie Williams Park, 50 Santa’s Village Road, Bracebridge, Ontario

The 4th Annual Reggae Muskoka is the only Reggae Festival North of the GTA.   It is built on the interest that people have in world cultures, international cuisine, and the popularity of Bob Marley and reggae music.   

The festival is a great opportunity to escape from the GTA to enjoy Roots, Rock, Reggae music in the heart of Muskoka. It gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Muskoka while enjoying the dynamic rhythm of Jamaican reggae music, foods and crafts.

The vibrancy of the festival, coupled with its location in beautiful cottage country, makes it an ideal weekend getaway for visitors from the GTA and beyond to enjoy reggae music, Caribbean food and other cultural activities.

Reggae Muskoka features performances by artists performing reggae music with an emphasis on the music of Bob Marley.  It has food vendors supplying Caribbean and international food with most being foods from Jamaica, Bob Marley’s native land. The event also features craft vendors displaying and selling Caribbean and African art work.

Bracebridge, the location of the festival, is  known as the Heart of Muskoka and is a pictureque destination that offers a wide range of tourism activities for the entire family.  This means that a visit to Reggae Muskoka also provide an opportunity to explore and dicover one of the most beautiful town in  Ontario.

Visitors to the festival  will also have the opportunity to win a free 7 nights stay at Sunset Resorts in Montego Bay or Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

The festival  will be held on Saturday July  6 – 7,  2013 at the Annie Williams Park, 50 Santa’s Village Road, Bracebridge.   Gates open at 1 pm on both days.     Admission is $10 advance or $15 at the gate.   Tickets can be obtained from: www.ticketgateway.com.  For info:  www.reggaemuskoka.com, Email: info@reggaemuskoka.com  or  Reggae Muskoka on Facebook

Cottage Life TV Casting Call...

Cottage Life Television will be shooting in Bracebridge this summer. Please help pass the word along that they are looking for "unique & quirky" traditions, parties, collections, etc.

New local business looking for input

New residents to Bracebridge are looking at starting an indoor playground business and they are conducting a survey of families with kids.

Below is a link to the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BHPW7ZQ 

The survey may also apply to grand parents or others who have children visiting Muskoka.

Follow the link to complete - deadline is May 20th.

Energy RETROFIT Program Information

RETROFIT Program information seminar includinga free hearty breakfast

Hosted by Lakeland Power Distribution Ltd. and Burman Energy Consultants Group Inc.

Learn about the financial incentives and opportunities available through the Ontario Power Authority’s saveONenergy programs.

You can access financial incentives for energy-efficiency upgrades to your business by taking advantage of the saveONenergy programs.  The session will provide information on how you can do this simply and efficiently.  

The application process will be explained and the ease with which businesses can save up to 50% off project costs.  The energy saving measures that are eligible under these programs will be explained including how they can result in direct savings to a business.

Suppliers who have expertise with specific measures will be presenting their experience of the RETROFIT program.  

Date:                                      Wednesday, May 8^th, 2013

Location:                              Inn at the Falls, 1 Dominion Street, Bracebridge

Time:                                     8:30 – 11:30 am

RSVP Required:                   877.662.5489, ext. 211