Ontario Trails Council Seeking Input Through Survey

Posted by Ginny Henry | February 23, 2017 | 2017, economic impact, Ontario, Ontario Trails Council, OTC, province, survey, tourism, trails, Value of Trails

In order to accurately represent a closer economic impact of trails, the Ontario Trails Council is requesting your input to its Value of Trails 2017 survey by March 1, 2017.

OTMPC's Upcoming Sales Missions 2017-18

Posted by Ginny Henry | February 23, 2017 | Canada, Montreal, Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, OTMPC, Quebec, sales missions, Sandra Rice, travel agents, USA

The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation leads Sales Missions to a number of key markets, including Quebec and the U.S., targeting pre-qualified tour operators and agents.

Bluewater Angel Investor Group Launches

Posted by Ginny Henry | February 16, 2017 | angel networks, Bluewater Angel Investor Group, Bruce County, businesses, Economic Development, Grey County, Grey-Bruce, invest, Ontario angels

A significant private sector initiative to invest in and mentor entrepreneurial companies in the Grey-Bruce region was announced on February 1, 2017 with the launch of the Bluewater Angel Investor Group.

RFP Posted for Professional Development Strategy for the Tourism Sector.

Posted by Ginny Henry | February 02, 2017 | Collingwood Centre for Business, County of Bruce, County of Grey, County of Simcoe, Professional Development Study, Request for Proposal, RFP, RTO7, Tourism Sector

The Collingwood Centre for Business and Economic Development (in collaboration with Regional Tourism Organization 7) are seeking consulting services to develop a Professional Development Strategy for the Tourism Sector.

Province Renewing Rural Economic Development Program

Posted by Ginny Henry | January 30, 2017 | 2017, applications open, funding, Ontario, province, RED, renew, Rural Economic Development Program

Ontario is supporting local projects that will attract investment, create jobs and boost economic growth in rural communities through the renewed Rural Economic Development (RED) program.

Application Deadline for Canada Summer Jobs Extended Until February 3, 2017

Posted by Ginny Henry | January 20, 2017 | 2017, Canada Summer Jobs, employers, funding programs, hire a student, students

Please note the change in deadline for the Canada Summer Jobs Program - it has been extended until Friday, February 3, 2017.

RECORD ATTENDANCE AT FIRST LIGHT EVENT

Posted by Ginny Henry | January 18, 2017 | Culture and Sport, Eleanor McMahon, First Light event, Heart of Georgian Bay, HHP, huge success, Huronia Historical Parks, Martyrs Shrine, media release, Midland, Minister, Ontario, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Simcoe County, Tourism

The 2016 First Light event at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons has once again surpassed all previous records for attendance and economic impact to the Heart of Georgian Bay.

OTMPC Now Accepting TIPP Applications

Posted by Ginny Henry | January 18, 2017 | funding, Grants Ontario, Ontario, OTMPC, out-of-province, TIPP, Tourism Industry Partners Program

The Tourism Industry Partners Program (TIPP) encourages innovative and results-based initiatives that facilitate increased visitation and expenditures from out-of-province visitors.