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Why every entrepreneur needs entrepreneurship training

Posted on Friday, March 15, 2019 09:00 AM

Jith Dravin, Business Development & Research Officer shares information about entrepreneurship and the importance of training.

Entrepreneurship is a way of thinking, a way of behaving and a way of living that is innovative, creative and transformative. An entrepreneur possesses a specific combination of personal attributes, attitudes and skills, perceives an opportunity, and marshals the resources, people, ideas and strategy needed to pursue that opportunity.

Did you know that in Canada:

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Regional Government Review

Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:45 PM

Caledon responds to launch of Regional Government Review consultations

(March 14, 2019) -- As one of the municipalities included in the Government of Ontario’s regional government review, the Town of Caledon is inviting residents and businesses to have their voice heard by participating in the consultation phase of the review, which was announced yesterday.

“It’s vitally important that Caledon’s voice be heard,” said Mayor Allan Thompson.  “We make up over half the land base in Peel, including...

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Canadian Tire Retail: It’s all about people

Posted on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 11:15 AM

Andrea Marshall and her husband Jeff purchased the Canadian Tire store in Bolton three years ago, we recently sat down with Andrea to find out about their business journey, how they ended up in Caledon and why they chose to invest in the iconic Canadian franchise.

Tell me about Canadian Tire. How does it work? Is yours a typical franchise?

There’s over 500 stores in Canada which are all independently owned and operated as franchises. You can’t buy the store location you want immediately; it is all...

Funding opportunities for farmers, food processors and other businesses

Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2019 04:00 AM

On February 20, 2019 the Ontario Government announced intake dates and details of funding opportunities for farmers, food processors and other businesses.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

TORONTO - Ontario and the federal government announced today that beginning in March farmers and other businesses can again apply for support under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) for projects to boost innovation, economic development, environmental stewardship and food safety.

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Accessibility = Good Business

Posted on Monday, February 11, 2019 01:00 AM

The numbers are staggering. Seniors and people with disabilities will represent 20 to 25% of the Canadian recreation, retail, entertainment, work place and housing market in the next ten years and beyond. In Ontario there are over 1.5 million people, including nearly 40% of people over the age of 65, with disabilities and, as our population ages those numbers will continue to rise. 

Here’s where it gets really interesting from a business perspective: 75% of people with disabilities are physically...