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Economic development and tourism newsletters
The Economic Development and Tourism Division at the Town of Georgina releases monthly eNewsletters and an annual Year in Review showcasing economic development and tourism news, market opportunities, available properties and upcoming workshops or training. The office also publishes annual tourism guides.
eNewsletters
April 28, 2023 Town receives funding to invest in its Business Improvement Areas
March 23, 2023, Town of Georgina Economic Development and Tourism 2022 Year in Review
Feb. 10, 2023, Business park website launched to promote new development
Jan. 13, 2023, 2022 Economic Development and Tourism highlights
Dec. 9, 2022, Town accepting applications for early 2023 events that will have an economic impact
Nov. 1, 2022, 200-acre business park breaks ground in Georgina
Oct. 7, 2022, Development fees and rebate program updated to assist and attract investors
Sept. 12, 2022 Entrepreneurs take advantage of free skills development training
Aug. 4, 2022 Georgina's designated Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) receive funding to boost tourism
July 11, 2022 Entrepreneurs take advantage of free skills development training
June 17, 2022 Georgina reconnects with the community at first in-person business event in two years
May 26, 2022 The Town welcomes residents and visitors to rediscover Georgina this summer/fall
April 29, 2022 Why businesses choose the Town of Georgina
April 14, 2022 Keswick Business Park - Phase 1 to begin fall 2022
March 29, 2022 New partnership program launches to support entrepreneurs in Georgina
March 10, 2022 A look back at another unprecedented year and the efforts made to support our economy
Feb. 17, 2022 Town seeks input from business community on economic recovery
Jan. 28, 2022 Town extends and revises COVID-19 business support programs
Jan. 7, 2022 Town continues to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dec. 3, 2021 Connecting with short-term rental owners to boost tourism
Nov. 12, 2021 Multi-use Recreation Complex breaks ground to support Georgina's residents
Oct. 29, 2021 Applications open for the Business Bounce Back Program's third and final cohort
Oct. 13, 2021 Local Food Newsletter
Sept. 24, 2021 Georgina Studio Tour showcases growing art community
Sept. 13, 2021 Grown in Georgina project supports local farmers and agri-businesses
Aug. 19, 2021 Town seeks feedback on Waterfront Parks Master Plan design concepts
July 30, 2021 Initial steps made to consider the merger of Jackson's Point/Sutton Business Improvement Areas
July 13, 2021 Town of Georgina's grant program helps with downtown revitilization
June 25, 2021 Town releases 2021 Discover Georgina Guide
June 11, 2021 Georgina prepares to reopen
May 31, 2021 Tourism and hospitality program launches to assist with economic recovery
May 14, 2021 Development activity is increasing in Georgina
April 23, 2021 Scott-Woods Transport invests in Georgina
April 9, 2021 2020 Year in Review
March 18, 2021 Town prepares to launch a new online directory celebrating locally made products
March 5, 2021 Development incentive program updated to support larger development
Feb. 17, 2021 Taste of Georgina event brings new customers to Georgina restaurants
Feb. 2, 2021 Business Park will bring 200 acres of industrial development to Georgina
Jan. 14, 2021 Town extends COVID-19 business support programs to the end of 2021
Dec. 18, 2020 2020 COVID-19 business support snapshot
Nov. 27, 2020 Vianet to bring high-speed internet to Georgina residents and businesses
Nov. 12, 2020 Georgina urges residents to shop local over the holiday season
Oct. 29, 2020 Pivot Planning Squad helping Georgina businesses achieve success
Oct. 15, 2020 Fall newsletter
Oct. 1, 2020 No-cost trades training will educate up to 200 local students a year
Sept. 17, 2020 Shop Local Georgina campaign urges residents to adopt "local" concept
Sept. 3, 2020 Economic Development and Tourism Office launches new blog to share successes and encourage investment
Aug. 21, 2020 Virtual Discover Georgina Guide launched
Aug. 6, 2020 Paving the way in sustainable agriculture
July 22, 2020 York Region COVID-19 Business Impact and Recovery Survey Results
July 8, 2020 New Economic Recovery Team programs launched
June 9, 2020 Economic Recovery Team updates and Shop Local Georgina Day
May 22, 2020 New customer service hours at the Town of Georgina
May 7, 2020 Ontario Eases Restrictions on Retail Stores and Essential Construction
April 23, 2020 Georgina Emergency Response Benefit approved to assist businesses who have been impacted by COVID-19
April 9, 2020 Addressing concerns in response to COVID-19
March 26, 2020 COVID-19 business support
March 9, 2020 Changes to the timeframe it takes to issue site plan approval
Feb. 21, 2020 Georgina launches interactive business dashboard tool
Feb. 5, 2020 Development update
Jan. 15, 2020 World-renowned ice fishing in Georgina
Dec. 19, 2019 2019 Successes