Economic Development Updates
May 9, 2019
Flood Information and Resources
TOWNSHIP UPDATES

For updates regarding flooding, road closures, debris and other information related to the spring 2019 flood, please refer to the following resources:

WASTE DISPOSAL VOUCHERS

To assist Lake of Bays property owners with clean-up resulting from the 2019 flooding, the Township will be issuing one (1) Waste Disposal Voucher per property to provide no-charge disposal of flood damaged waste starting Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Please see the Township website for more information.
FLOOD RECOVERY LOAN PROGRAM

In order to assist businesses impacted by flooding, Muskoka Futures has launched a Flood Recovery Loan program. This assistance will provide up to $25,000 at 0% interest for 2 years for businesses impacted by flooding.  

For more information contact David Brushey at 705-646-9511 x220 or david@muskokafutures.ca
Tourism
ARTrail MUSKOKA

The Purple Banner initiative is a self-guided year-round art experience to encourage visits to participating Muskoka studios and galleries. Whenever you see a purple banner, the artist's studio/gallery is open. As artists set their own hours, if a phone icon appears in the listing, please call ahead to confirm hours of operation before planning your visit.

For more information visit the ARTrail Muskoka website.
Training
VOLUNTEER MUSKOKA

Volunteer Muskoka is hosting a Social Media 101 workshop in Dwight on May 29, 2019.

When:  May 29, 2019, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:  Dwight Community Centre, 1014 Dwight Beach Rd, Dwight
Fee:  $5.00/person

To register contact Terri Tebby, Program Coordinator at 705-789-1751 ext. 2231 or terri.tebby@huntsville.ca

View the poster for more information.
Resources
HAPPY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK!

Check out the video celebrating Economic Development Week 2019 produced by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)
Upcoming Events
For a list of all upcoming events, check out the

Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested.

Kind regards,

Leanne Fetterley

TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS | Economic Development
Tel: 705-635-2272 ext.235 |  Email Leanne