ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER April 4, 2022 | Subscribe Now

ANNUAL BUSINESS SURVEY RESULTS (2021 Year-End) A total of 83 businesses participated in the Annual Business Survey. We value your time and appreciate your feedback! This data will be used to create benchmarks for the business climate in Muskoka Lakes and provide insight into the challenges and opportunities experienced by local businesses in order to plan for economic recovery. The Business Survey will be conducted annually to connect with the local business community, build relationships, identify priority issues, record metrics, and provide guidance to the Township’s Economic Development Program. View the results infographic  View the impacts of COVID-19 infographic View the results report

HIKE THE LAKES SCAVENGER HUNT 2022 The Hike the Lakes Scavenger Hunt will once again be running during the month of May and the prizes have DOUBLED! The contest provides participants 10 chances to win 1 of 10 $100 gift certificates to a local business of choice. How does it work? A series of contest signs are installed on Township trails. Each sign will feature a QR Code to scan providing entry to the contest (online form). Hike the Lakes to win! 10 trails, one QR Code per trail (scavenger hunt), 10 chances to win 1 of 10 $50 gift certificates to a local business of choice. Only one entry per participant per trail. More trails visited, more chances to win. Contest winners to be drawn at end of contest and announced on social media. When? During the month of May Where? Township of Muskoka Lakes hiking trails and two secret locationS in Downtown Bala and Port Carling Watch for the launch later this month and help share on social media - @MuskokaLakesTwp!!! View Contest Details

PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN The Township is in the next phase of community engagement for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. A series of Key Themes have been developed based on the results from the public use survey in the fall of 2021.   A Key Themes Presentation has been published on the project page at www.engagemuskokalakes.ca. Please review this prior to submitting comments through the questionnaire.   The deadline to complete the questionnaire is April 13, 2022. Take Questionnaire

2022 Muskoka Lakes Chamber Annual Meeting Dinner Event Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce presents 2022 Muskoka Lakes Chamber Annual Meeting Dinner Event - Thursday, 12 May 2022 at Sherwood Inn, Port Carling, ON. Find event and ticket information. Read more www.eventbrite.ca

Muskoka Maple Trail Muskoka Maple Trail is now underway! This Muskoka-wide marketing program positions our region as a must-visit spring destination by leveraging all things Maple. Muskoka Maple Trail runs March 11 - April 29. Read more www.muskokamaple.ca

MY MAIN STREET - ONLINE COURSES On-Demand Online Courses Learn with My Main Street! My Main Street has created two on-demand courses for small business owners. How to Start a Main Street Business​ How to Grow a Main Street Business VIEW NOW

MY MAIN STREET - WEBINAR SESSIONS Mastermind and Webinar Sessions My Main Street is hosting monthly mastermind and webinar sessions. Mastermind sessions will be an opportunity for business owners to ask business specific questions, engage in discussion and get answers from the host, subject matter experts, as well as other business owners in the session.​ Webinars will have a specific topic that will include a presentation from an expert and time for Q&A from attendees. VIEW NOW

MUSKOKA AIRPORT - PORTER AIRLINES

Fly to Muskoka With Porter Airlines This Summer Porter Airlines is back for Summer 2022 with a seasonal service into the Muskoka Airport (located near Bracebridge), giving vacationers a fast and easy way to get to one of the region's famous docks for sun and sun! Read more thegreatcanadianwilderness.com

The Explorers' Edge Shuttle Service at Muskoka Airport:... Explorers' Edge has partnered with Hammond Transportation to operate a hassle-free shuttle service at the Muskoka Airport to connect you with Porter Airline flights this summer. If you are flying in or out of the region, use the shuttle to access ... Read more thegreatcanadianwilderness.com

OPERATING YOUR BUSINESS SAFELY - SMDHU View Resources for Employers and Workplaces The province's Stop the Spread Business Information Line is available at 1-888-444-3659 to answer questions from businesses regarding COVID-19 emergency measures. For more information or questions, please contact SMDHU: Phone - 705-721-7520 (1-877-721-7520). Online - SMDHU Contact Information

‌ ‌	Corey Moore Communications & Economic Development Specialist Township of Muskoka Lakes 705-765-3156 [email protected] www.muskokalakes.ca Please feel free to share this information. To subscribe Click Here.