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New Economic Development Plan for Simcoe County
The County of Simcoe is embarking on the development of a new five year economic development and tourism strategic plan. The County has hired one of Canada's leading economic development consulting firms to lead the process on their behalf. Miller Dickson, Blais Inc has extensive knowledge of Simcoe County having worked with the City of Orillia, Barrie and the Township of Springwater in the last couple of years. Developing an action plan to help promote and grow the region without duplicating services will be the focus. The County would love to hear from you. Please complete their survey or contact Robert J Lamb Ec.D at 705-726-9300 ext 1045 / robert.lamb@simcoe.ca
Official Ribbon Cutting for the Holland Marsh Drainage System Improvement Project
Members from both Bradford West Gwillimbury and King Township gathered for a celeberation and tour of the progress completed to date on the canal. 28 km of the canal is being relocated away from the roadway for flood protection. Dignitaries on the tour saw how the work was being completed in sections. Read more in The Times
Government Launches 2010-11 Small Business Internship Program
The SBIP helps small and medium sized businesses improve their productivity and competitiveness by hiring approximately 400 student interns annually. Businesses are able to apply to hire a qualified student for an intern period of 12 weeks to help them with e-commerce ICT projects. Read More
Local Businesses host an event for men to help women and children in need.
A guy's night out poker tournament is taking place on May 14, 7pm at the Bradford and District Memorial Community Centre to raise funds for the Yellow Brick House Campaign. The capital campaign is raising money to build a second shelter. Read More
Helping the Community go Green
Nottawasaga Futures plans to make South Simcoe a leader in a new environmentally friendly economy by launching the South Simcoe Green Economy Transition Centre. The centre is a partnership between governments, non-profit groups, businesses and educational insititutions. Read more in The Topic and The Times
Focus on Downtown Revitalization
Geoff McKnight, Director of Planning & Development outlines terms of reference for a Downtown Revitalization Strategy. The study will incorporate a parking strategy, retail analysis, commercial policy and a vision for the future downtown core. Read more in The Times
Rural Connections Boardband Service
The County of Simcoe's application to the Rural Connections Broardband program was approved by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. (OMAFRA). This initaitive will help fund the building of highspeed infrastructures in rural and underserviced areas of Simcoe County. Bell Aliant will be working with partners Inukshuk and Bell Canada to implement the project which is schedule for completion by April 2010.
Map of Coverage Area. Phase I of the Rural Connections wireless infrastructure deployment project is now complete.
Local Events Coming Up
Bradford Farmers Market
Every Saturday May to October
8 am - 1 pm
Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre
Studio Arts Tour
The Tour will run from Sept 10 to 12, 2010 and involves 27 local artists, 12 studios and 2 student art groups. Artists will open up their studios and showcase their work to the public. Come and see the fabulous selection of one-of-a-kind jewellery, glass, pottery, wood sculptures and paintings. For more information contact
info@southsimcoeartscouncil.com or call 705-435-2378
Soupfest
Saturday October 16th, 2010 at the Springdale Christian Reformed Church, 1466 5th Line, Bradford, ON
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The Holland Marsh Growers' Association in partnership with The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and King Township present Soupfest, a festival featuring delicious piping hot soups prepared by local restaurants and talented chefs made with locally grown products. For more details visit
www.soupfest.ca
Past Events
Bradford Board of Trade
| BBQ 11 am - 1 pm |
Business Awards Gala 6 pm |
April After Hours 6-7:30 pm |
| Friday July 9th, 20010 |
Wednesday May 26, 2010 |
Tuesday Apr. 13, 2010 |
| Clock Tower Court Yard |
The Club at Bond Head |
Your Community Royal LePage |
Savour Simcoe
Simcoe County Museum
Sunday August 29th, 2010
Meet the farmers that grow our food and taste creations featuring our local food prepared by chefs from around the region. Flyer
Carrot Fest
Downtown Core in Bradford
Saturday August 21st, 2010
Carrot Fest is a way to celebrate what makes Bradford unique from surrounding townships while welcoming our neighbors and vistors to our special community. Check the website www.carrotfest.ca or read about it in The Times and see pictures in The Topic.
BWG Friends of the Library - Golf Tournament
The Highlands Golf Club
Tuesday August 17th, 2010
This Best Ball Scramble helped to raise funds for Library programs.
The Mayor's Golf Tournament
Tuesday July 6th, 2010
The Club at Bond Head
Read about it in The Times
Rural Connections Information Sessions
The County of Simcoe and its municpal partners, the OMAFRA and Bell Aliant have been working to bring enhanced high speed internet services to Simcoe County and are offering a Information Sessions to learn more and initiate service for your home or business. Various Locations include the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre at 125 Simcoe Rd in Bradford on June 29th. To learn more click here or call 705-726-9300 ext. 1401
Downtown Revitalization Open House
Council has committed to develop a plan that leads to the revitalization of the downtown core and restore it to its rightful place as the heart of Bradford West Gwillimbury. Your help is needed to shape that plan and establish a vision of what the downtown should become. Join the Open House meeting on June 24th at 7 pm. Flyer Submit your opinions with the on-line survey
Colossal Chamber Connection Event
Thursday June 17th, 2010
The Manor by Peter and Pauls
16750 Weston Road Kettleby, ON
Joint event by Bradford Board of Trade and neighbouring Chamber of Commerce
Bradford Farmers Market - Grand Opening Event
Every Saturday May to October
8 am - 1 pm
Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre
Read more and view pictures: The Topic
Vitality Campaign Community Rally
Saturday June 12th
8 am - 1 pm
Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre
Read More and view pictures: The Topic and The Times
Working with Community Foundations
Wednesday, May 19th
8 am - 9 am
Professional Advisors Seminar designed to help advisors assist clients with charitable giving. For more information click here or contact the Bradford West Gwillimbury and District Community Foundation at 905-775-6460
Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation
22nd Annual George R. Richardson Conservation Dinner
Friday April 16th, 2010
Riviera Parque in Concord
Rural Connections Adult Internet Training
The County of Simcoe and its municpal partners, the OMAFRA and Bell Aliant have been working to bring enhanced high speed internet services to Simcoe County and are offering a Free Internet Training Session. Various Locations include the Learning Centre at 157 Holland Street East, Suite 208 in Bradford. To learn more and register for a session click here
Infrastructure Ontario
Delivering Project Success; An Owners Guide
Informations Session: March 26th
Toronto, ON
Hope for Haiti
Sat Feb 6, 2010 12 - 5 PM
Bradford Community Centre
To read an article about the event visit BWG Times
HMGA Hoe Down
Thurs Jan 28, 2010 6 - 9 PM
Waterstone Estates and Farm
Celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Green Belt Foundation
To see the pictures of the celebration visit the HMGA Hoedown Page