May this holiday season sparkle and shine, may all of your wishes and dreams come true, and may you feel this happiness all year round.

Progress Prescott wishes you and yours very
Happy Holidays!
12 Days of Christmas Promotion
You better not cry! You better not pout!

Because the Prescott Christmas Elves are out and about!

Between December 5th and December 16th you could win a $50 gift card to local shops and restaurants just by shopping locally.

Watch for Christmas Elves Deron Johnston, BIA Coordinator, and Jackie Schoemaker Holmes, Town of Prescott Economic Development Officer in any of the over 200 businesses in Prescott area.

This promotion is a collaboration between the Town of Prescott and the Downtown Prescott Business Improvement Area (BIA).

Good things happen when you SHOP LOCAL!

* Please note that businesses will be chosen at random but if you would like to ensure your business is visited by the Prescott Christmas Elves, contact Jackie Schoemaker Holmes .
CONGRATULATIONS!
South Grenville and Prescott have a great deal to be proud of after the South Grenville Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet!

Congratulations to Donna and Bert White of Green Things (Mike Boyles Award - pictured above) , the late Sandra Robertson (Community Artistic and Cultural Contribution Award accepted by her husband David Osborne), Catherine Demers (Connie Dickey Memorial Youth Award), and the Prescott Rotary Club (Reverend Gerry Ring Community Service Award accepted by Ken Durand - pictured above) .

What tremendous contributions these winners have made to the community!

As Chamber President Dan Cook said at the Awards gala, these winners and all of the nominees improve the quality of life in South Grenville now and for the next generation.
Leslie Bottigoni took home The Ben Tekamp Memorial Award this November 28th after a record number of nominations for her as owner of LeMar Luxe Spa Studio and LUXE Boutiques in Prescott.

This award recognizes an outstanding business that is new or has reinvented itself to meet the changing needs of Leeds & Grenville.

Congratulations to you Leslie and your Team on all of your tremendous success!

Congratulations to all the nominees, including another Prescott business owner Sherry Spring of Olde Magick!
PRESCOTT BUSINESS ANNIVERSARIES
Submitted by Terrance Jodoin, Bats Fitness Manager and Personal Trainer:

"Bob Pelda started bats fitness 11 years ago because he wanted a place near home to workout, since then bats has grown a great community of friendly helpful people of all fitness backgrounds.

The energy here is like none I have ever seen in my 11 years of experience working in the fitness industry. I watch complete strangers help one another in the gym and more than once seen them become good friends in the weight pit or in out fitness classes! Bats is a a place were you can grow physically and mentally.

O ur front desk hours for sign up are Monday to Friday 9:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm -5:00pm or by appointment.

We offer classes 6 days a week which are free to members."
The Red George - Prescott's "community owned pub" - turns 10 this year!

Owner Scott Hubbard explains, "Our goal [at The Red George is] to provide a warm, welcoming place to gather and enjoy good food and drink remains the same after 10 years.

If you've never been in or if it's been awhile, please stop by. We're a community pub. We're your Pub and we're open to feedback about how we can serve you better."

Congratulations to Scott and his Team for 10 years of Prescott Success!
EXPANSIONS
A  # DowntownPrescott  business is growing!

J Shields Rmt  is looking for another Registered Massage Therapist to join her expanding team.

Congratulations on your success Jaime!

Contact Jaime to inquire about this great opportunity.
Business Resources, Opportunities,
& Events
Join the Leeds & Grenville Approved Professionals for their Christmas Social on December 6th at the Newport BBQ & Bakery!

This group of professionals have all the proper certifications, insurances and/ or educational training to provide the services they offer.

This networking opportunity offers an opportunity to learn more about LG Approved as well as mix and mingle with local professionals in an incredible venue.
Attention Employers!
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (the Job Grant) provides an opportunity for employers to invest in their workforce, with help from the government.

This grant:

  • Provides up to $10,000 in government support per person for training costs.
  • Requires employers to contribute one-third of the total costs. There will be additional flexibility for small businesses to provide an in-kind contribution towards their share of the costs.
  • Requires training to be delivered by an eligible, third-party trainer.

If you're an employer with a particular skills demand, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant might be right for you.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Contact Rod Palmer at CSE Consulting or visit the Canada-Ontario Job Grant website for more information .
FREE Trails Tourism/Economic Development Workshops by the  Frontenac Arch Biosphere !

  • Did you know that trails tourists are one of the fastest growing sectors of Ontario’s tourism visitors?
  • Did you know that trails tourists spend more on average than other types of tourists?
  • Did you know that trails tourists spend more nights on visits on average than other types of tourists?

Come and find out how to tap into this growing tourism market by attending a free trails tourism workshop hosted by the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Network.

An expert line-up will walk you through the opportunities!

December 5th, 2017, 9 am - 12 noon

Brockville Convention Centre, 7829 Kent Boulevard, Brockville, ON K6V 7J9

Light refreshments will be provided.

Register for free today!
Promote your holiday sales, specials, promotions and more with 107.9 Coast FM!
Contact Lisa Campbell at Coast for more information and to book your commercial!
Progress Prescott News
The Town of  Prescott, Ontario (Official)  invites proposals from qualified firms and individuals for the provision of Professional Real Estate Services.

More information can be found on the Town's website .
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