Thank you to everyone who participated in the Township's brand consultations! Join us on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the municipal office addition and the soft launch of the Township's new brand.

Celebrations include:

Please RSVP to [email protected] or at 705-635-2272 ext.235 by July 15, 2018.

An official brand launch event is being planned for a future date - stay tuned!

The Township will soon be launching a new website which features a comprehensive business directory to help promote and support Lake of Bays businesses.

Key features:

We are currently compiling a list of businesses that are located in the Township of Lake of Bays. This is a great opportunity to have your business promoted (at no cost!) on the municipal website.

Contact Leanne to submit your logo and make sure you're on the list!

The federal government is asking tourism industry stakeholders to comment on the program and recommend any changes. If this has affected your business, please take the survey to voice your concerns .

STARTER COMPANY PLUS

Entrepreneurs over the age of 18 are eligible for this training and mentorship program. Successful program participants are eligible to receive grants of up to $5,000 to start or grow their business. For more information, visit Muskoka Small Business Centre.

Contact: Terri Plaxton Smith, [email protected] or 705-646-9021 ext.102

Deadline: July 31, 2018

STARTUP CANADA WOMEN FOUNDERS FUND

Women-led companies in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) can receive grants from $1,000-$5,000 to start and grow their business. For more information, visit Startup Canada .

Contact: Rachelle Desorcy, [email protected].

Deadline: August 31, 2018, at 11:59 p.m.

Please be advised that the Township of Lake of Bays' Economic Development Coordinator, Jennifer Clancy, will be commencing her maternity leave on August 1, 2018.

To ensure continuity of service during this time, Leanne Fetterley has joined the Lake of Bays team and will be filling in during Jennifer's leave. Leanne looks forward to working with the business community over this next year and encourages you to reach out anytime for support.