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The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Program helps support employment-oriented retrofits for new and existing businesses and supports local revitalization, beautification and economic development in the Town of Prescott by providing financial incentives for downtown revitalization, employment lands, heritage properties, brownfield projects, and housing developments like the redevelopment of the Davis Building Lofts (pictured).
CIP funding is available to businesses and private property owners to help offset project costs that achieve the Town’s community planning and development goals. Eligible projects can receive a combination of non-repayable grants, 0% interest loans and tax incentives.
The Town of Prescott is currently accepting 2025 Applications!
Interested in the CIP Incentive Program? Click here to learn more.
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Changes to Prescott's Curbside Recycling Program
Starting January 1st, new provincial legislation excludes the collection of recycling products from industrial, commercial, or institutional properties as part of free weekly collection.
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Downtown Parking Advisory
Visiting or working in Downtown Prescott? Remember that there's an enforced two hour parking limit along King Street Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. As well, overnight street parking (12 am to 7 am) is prohibited in Prescott from November 1st until March 31st.
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Sign Permit Requirements and Associated Design Guidelines for Downtown
Prescott’s Downtown & RiverWalk District Sign Design Guidelines help businesses create high-quality signage that enhances the community's visual appeal.
A sign permit is required before installing or updating any signage.
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Add Your Business to Prescott's Business Directory
Is your brick-and-mortar or home-based business located within the Town of Prescott? You can be listed on our online Business Directory!
Interested in being added? Complete our Business Registration Form.
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Business Openings & Anniversaries | |
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Shiny Bud Prescott
4th Anniversary
January 1
Once@426 Boutique & Market
7th Anniversary
January 6
World Financial Group Prescott
1st Anniversary
January 6
FYIDoctors Prescott
2nd Anniversary
January 13
Infinity Self- Storage
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
January 29
Dream Cannabis
1st Anniversary
January 16
O'Heaphy's Irish Pub
15th Anniversary
February 3
Prescott Sub Shop
4th Anniversary
March 1
Little Barcelona
2nd Anniversary
March 14
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On January 30th, Mayor Shankar was joined by Members of Council and representatives from the South Grenville Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures Grenville at the Grand Opening of Infinity Self-Storage in Prescott. | |
You can stay up-to-date on upcoming business anniversaries and grand openings, and see photos and livestreams of our business ribbon cuttings and celebrations, by following Invest Prescott on Facebook and Instagram. | |
Spring Job Fair & Training Expo 2025 – Register Today!
CSE Consulting invites employers to the Spring Job Fair & Training Expo 2025, connecting businesses with jobseekers and training opportunities.
South Grenville: March 5, 12–4 PM | Leo Boivin Community Centre
Employers can reserve a free table, with space filling fast.
Contact CSE Consulting to book your spot!
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2025 Prescott Spring Home & Trade Show – Vendor Call
Get ready for the 2025 Prescott Spring Home & Trade Show!
This exciting event, focusing on small businesses and trades, will be held April 24-26, 2025, at the Leo Boivin Community Centre. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your products and services to a local audience.
Booth spaces are limited, and only a maximum of 4 vendors per trade will be accepted. To secure your spot, submit your registration form and deposit by February 28, 2025.
Discounts are available for multiple booth bookings and Ontario Approved Professional (OAP) Members.
For detailed information, booth pricing, and to register, please visit their website.
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Valley Eats Delivery Service Now Available in Prescott!
Valley Eats recently launched delivery service in Prescott, offering delivery from local restaurants including Tim's Fish & Chips, Prescott Sub Shop, Chuck's Roadhouse, Milano Pizzaria, Wing House, and Subway, and retail delivery from Canadian Tire.
Are you a local restaurant interested in joining Valley Eats? You can learn more by viewing their Partner Package here or visiting their Restaurant Partner Webpage.
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Advertising Opportunities at the Alaine Chartrand Community Centre | |
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Stand Out with Custom Signage at the ACCC!
Are you ready to take your marketing to the next level? Join us for a unique opportunity to showcase your brand in front of thousands at the Alaine Chartrand Community Centre!
With high-visibility ad placements, you'll connect with an engaged audience and boost your brand's presence like never before.
For more information, contact Dana Valentyne at dvalentyne@prescott.ca and view available options here.
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Calling all businesses! Join the fun and become a public skating sponsor!
Boost your brand while supporting a fun community activity!
Sponsoring a public skate starts at $128.75/hour and includes your logo at the rink, lobby, and on 4 TVs around the track, plus promotion on our Recreation social media. You can also set up a table in the lobby during your sponsorship.
Contact bookings@prescott.ca to learn more!
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Sponsorship Opportunities | |
Support Local Youth: Sponsorship Opportunities in Prescott
Make a difference in our community by sponsoring one of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds & Grenville’s exciting events in Prescott! Your support will help provide mentorship opportunities for local youth while giving your business valuable exposure.
3M Golf for Kids’ Sake – May 16, 2025 at Prescott Golf Club
Hole sponsorships, meal sponsorships, and corporate sponsorships available—perfect for showcasing your business while enjoying a great day on the course.
Prescott Ribfest & Sportsman Show – June 13-15, 2025
Sponsorships include the Kids Zone, Stage, and Community Champion levels, offering brand visibility, social media recognition, and the chance to connect with thousands of attendees.
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Placemaking is an approach that asks people to collectively reimagine and reshape public space to maximize its shared value. Placemaking can take many forms, including improving the visitor experience through navigational aids.
Funding from the My Main Street Community Activator program is supporting Prescott's Wayfinding Signage project as part of the ongoing RiverWalk Revival.
This new signage initiative helps guide visitors through the Town, improving access to key attractions and business areas. By increasing visibility and enhancing pedestrian flow, the project plays a key role in fostering a vibrant and welcoming environment for locals and visitors alike.
Prescott's My Main Street Community Activator funding supports a number of placemaking activities throughout the Downtown Prescott RiverWalk District, including installations to reshape public engagement and usage, and beautified pedestrian spaces through public art installations and greening initiatives.
Thank you FedDev Ontario and the Canadian Urban Institute for supporting local communities and revitalizing main streets.
Visit our My Main Street project page to learn more about the RiverWalk Revival project.
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Join us in celebrating International Women's Day 2025!
This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, urges us to take swift and impactful steps toward gender equality. International Women’s Day 2025 celebrates women’s achievements across all sectors while calling for concrete actions to remove barriers and foster a more inclusive world. Let’s accelerate action—together!
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Leeds Grenville Small Business Hosts International Women’s Day 2025 Event: Accelerating Action for Gender Equality
Leeds Grenville Small Business is hosting the 2025 International Women’s Day event on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 4 to 8 PM at the Brockville Memorial Civic Centre. This year’s event, themed “Accelerate Action”, will focus on advancing gender equality and celebrating the contributions of women in business and leadership.
The evening will feature a business panel with local women entrepreneurs, a business showcase, networking opportunities, a dinner, and the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Join them to celebrate women’s achievements and take meaningful steps toward an inclusive future. Tickets are $99, visit their Eventbrite page for more information.
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Celebrate the Women Who Accelerate Action in Downtown Prescott!
This International Women’s Day 2025, the Downtown Prescott BIA proud to highlight our women in business who are driving change and inspiring innovation!
The Downtown Prescott BIA is launching a campaign to recognize the women in our Downtown who embody this year’s IWD theme of “Accelerate Action.”
Know a woman in business in Downtown Prescott who deserves recognition? Nominate her today! Downtown Prescott will be featuring the stories of these remarkable women on social media, and one lucky nominee will win a ticket to the Leeds Grenville International Women’s Day 2025 event in Brockville on March 8th.
Nominations are open through February 21st, 2025 . Let’s celebrate the women who are shaping Downtown Prescott!
For more details or to nominate, Click Here.
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Become Prescott's Tourism Ambassador This Summer!
We’re looking for a Prescott Tourism Ambassador for the summer of 2025! This opportunity is ideal for students or recent grads passionate about tourism, events, and marketing.
You’ll support the Prescott Farmers’ Market and Pop-Ups with daily operations, visitor services, and marketing. You’ll also assist with special events, content creation, and promoting activities in the community.
Position Details:
- Location: Prescott Farmers’ Market/Pop-Ups & Town Hall
- Dates: May 15 – August 31, 2025
- Pay: $20/hour
- Hours: Thursday to Sunday + Holiday Mondays
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Business, Marketing, Tourism, or related program
- Experience with events, marketing, and social media is a plus
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and ability to work independently
Apply by February 21, 2025, at 4 PM. Submit your resume and cover letter to hr@prescott.ca.
For full details and to apply, visit our Career Opportunities page.
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Call For Entrepreneurs for the 2025 Prescott Pop-Ups Season
Are you an emerging entrepreneur or local business looking to showcase your products and services in a vibrant waterfront setting? The Prescott Pop-Ups are now accepting vendor applications for the 2025 season! This initiative offers an incredible opportunity to operate in a high-traffic, seasonal location near Sandra S. Lawn Harbour & Marina, from Victoria Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Weekend.
Vendors will have access to prime locations for outdoor retail, food, experiences, and more. Preference will be given to unique, locally made or sourced items, as well as businesses that align with active tourism. This is an excellent chance to engage with both locals and visitors.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity! Apply now and become part of a growing waterfront experience.
For more details, visit the Prescott Pop-Ups website.
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Call for 2025 Events
Do you have an event planned for 2025 in Prescott? Whether it's a festival, concert, tournament, outdoor activity, or community celebration, we want to help you share it with visitors and residents alike!
Let us help you promote your event, attract tourists, and highlight all the incredible experiences Prescott has to offer. By submitting your event, you'll have access to our marketing tools, social media platforms, and more.
To tell us about your event, contact us at dvalentyne@prescott.ca.
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2025 Shakespeare Tickets Now Available
Tickets are on sale for the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival's 2025 summer season!
This summer features music, mystery, romance, comedy, and familiar faces, all set in the stunning Kinsmen Amphitheatre. Not sure of dates? Gift certificates or flex-passes let you plan later while enjoying multiple shows.
Click Here to secure your tickets or passes today!
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Fort Town Night Run Returns May 3, 2025!
The Fort Town Night Run is back on May 3, 2025, now organized by the South Grenville Chamber of Commerce! This Athletics Ontario-sanctioned event offers 5K, 10K, and 15K routes through Prescott’s historic streets.
Enjoy a scenic night run featuring local landmarks, interactive maps, and a vibrant race atmosphere. Proceeds support community initiatives, with over 100 volunteers making the event possible.
Race kit pick-up runs from 1 PM to 8 PM, with festivities starting at 6 PM. Register now at forttownnightrun.com!
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Set Sail for Less at Sandra S. Lawn Harbour & Marina
Prescott's Sandra S. Lawn Harbour & Marina offers an exceptional opportunity for boaters to enjoy a premier marina experience at an affordable price. Dockage for boats 19 feet and under is available for just $850 for the entire season. This is a perfect option for those looking to enjoy the waters of the St. Lawrence River in a welcoming and well-equipped facility.
Considered one of Ontario’s finest boating destinations, the Sandra S. Lawn Harbour & Marina features 128 slips, and provides a range of dockage options, including seasonal, monthly, weekly, and daily rates. The marina is renowned for its top-notch service, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and its reputation as "The Jewel of the St. Lawrence."
The marina opens for the season on Victoria Day weekend in May. Boaters return year after year to experience its world-class amenities and prime location within our picturesque riverfront community.
For more information, visit Prescott.ca/Marina or email marina@prescott.ca
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Tourism Industry Workshops | |
Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism: A Series for Businesses and Destinations
February 12 to March 26, 2025 | 1 pm - 3 pm | Online
Join the Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism Workshop Series, hosted by GreenStep and supported by RTO 9 and RTO 3. This four-part virtual series helps tourism professionals develop a sustainability action plan aligned with global standards.
In this series, you’ll:
- Learn sustainability criteria and assessment methods.
- Set actionable goals.
- Discover how to showcase your progress to customers.
By the end, you'll have a personalized plan, insights into sustainability, and a Certificate of Completion. Optional one-on-one consulting is also available.
Who should attend: Tourism business owners, operators, and destination managers.
Dates: February 12, February 26, March 12, and March 26, 2025, from 1–3 pm EST.
Cost: $107.83 for all sessions.
Register Here
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Social Media Customer Service & Engagement
February 4, 2025 | 10 am-11 am | Online
This workshop is geared towards transforming how you interact with your audience on social media. It will cover strategies for effective communication, handling negative feedback, and using engagement to foster loyalty and trust.
Register Here
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Building a Long-Term Social Media Presence
March 4, 2025 | 10 am-11 am | Online
On March 4th, explore the secrets of longevity in the digital landscape with Building a Long-Term Social Media Presence, a workshop curated for those determined to maintain relevance and engagement over time.
Register Here
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For more information on Tourism programs and events in Prescott, follow #ExplorePrescottON on social media, visit our website, or contact us. | |
Futurpreneur's Rock My Business Three-Part Workshop Series
Are you an entrepreneur looking to transform your idea into a thriving business or grow your newly launched small business? Register today for the free, virtual, three-part Rock My Business workshop series, presented by Futurpreneur and RBC Future Launch. The series provides you with the tools to develop your idea, formalize your business plan and create a viable cashflow—all while connecting you with fellow entrepreneurs across Canada.
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Workshop 1: Rock My Business Idea
Ensure your idea is viable before developing a business plan.
You’ll learn how to spot and overcome key obstacles to business viability, and how to meet short-term goals against timelines.
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Workshop 2 : Rock My Business Plan
Develop a robust business plan.
You’ll learn how to write the four main sections of the business plan: Company Profile, Marketing Activities, Market Research, and Operations.
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Workshop 3: Rock My Cash Flow
You’ll learn how to complete the Start Up Cost and Cash Flow sections of the business plan, create realistic sales forecasts, and complete the first draft of the start-up costs and first month sales and expenses.
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Get ready to dive deeper into the essential skills needed to grow your business with The Growth Series: Winter Workshops, presented by Leeds Grenville Small Business!
Workshop Dates & Topics:
📅 February 5 | 9 AM – 1 PM – Market Adaptation
Explore how to pivot your business and respond to changing market conditions with agility and innovation.
📅 February 19 | 9 AM – 1 PM – Building Strong Teams
Develop the tools to build, lead, and retain a motivated and effective team.
📅 March 5 | 1 PM – 5 PM – Retention and Acquisition
Enhance your customer relationships and master strategies for both retention and acquisition.
📅 March 19 | 1 PM – 5 PM – Operational Efficiency
Identify ways to streamline processes, adopt automation, and optimize business performance.
📅 March 26 | 9 AM – 1 PM – Succession Planning
Prepare your business for the future with strategic succession planning to ensure continuity.
Pricing Options:
💲 Individual Workshop: $30
Register Now
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Free online small business courses for Ontario entrepreneurs!
Small Business Centres Ontario offers a free e-learning series for entrepreneurs, with courses focused on every stage of business from concept to growth.
Always available, these courses offer an opportunity to gain new insight at your own pace, when time allows.
To Learn More, visit their website here.
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Do you have an upcoming Business Event or Workshop you would like included in our newsletter? Contact us, we would love to include it! | |
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Community Futures Grenville is a community-based not-for-profit funded by the Federal Government to provide business loans and advice in Grenville County, including Prescott.
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The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is a Crown Corporation that offers loans, capital investments, and advice to Canada's Small- and Medium- Sized Businesses.
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Export Development Canada (EDC) is a Crown Corporation offering advice, financial solutions, equity, insurance, and connections for export-oriented businesses to help them navigate foreign markets.
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Business Benefits Finder
The Government of Canada's Business Benefits Finder can help you find loan, grant, and other government-funded opportunities for your business.
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