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CONTENTS Greetings from Grey..................... 2 Owen Sound................................. 3 Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership................................... 4 New to Grey.................................. 5 Georgian College.......................... 6 Hanover........................................ 7 Southgate..................................... 13 Meaford......................................... 17 Town of The Blue Mountains........ 18 Outdoor Ambassadors.................. 20 Sydenham Campus...................... 21 Local Food.................................... 24 West Grey..................................... 28 Grey Highlands............................. 30 Grey Roots Museum & Archives.. 33 Contacts........................................ 35
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Economic Development 595 9th Avenue East Owen Sound ON N4K 3E3 877 • 733 • 4739 ecdev@grey.ca Madeingrey.ca
GREETINGS FROM GREY
SELWYN HICKS, 2021 GREY COUNTY WARDEN
Welcome to Made in Grey. This magazine is our way of keeping you, our residents, business and investors, engaged and informed about economic updates across Grey County and our nine distinct member municipalities. Thank you for taking the time to learn about the great work happening all across our great region. Last year we called our magazine Resilience and shared stories of perseverance, creativity and adaptability. Resilience still rings true in 2021 with challenges businesses and communities continue to face due to the pandemic. This year I would like to add a few words of reflection as I look back at the year. Recovery – After nearly two years of pandemic protocols the light at the end of the tunnel continues to glow brighter. While the worst is behind us, our businesses and communities need time to heal from the impacts of the pandemic. Community – We continue to support our local businesses and shop locally. We embrace local businesses and local businesses embrace one another. We function together as a regional economy but our towns and villages have their own unique identities we can celebrate and be proud of. Growth – Grey is growing. We are seeing more homes constructed in nearly all municipalities and new businesses are launching regularly in every corner of the County. We’re also experiencing an influx of new residents relocating to our area to work or work remotely. Despite the pains of another pandemic year, there is still a lot to be thankful for and a lot to be optimistic about as we look forward to 2022. Please continue to be kind to one another and we will emerge from these challenges stronger than before.
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OWEN SOUND TOURISM WINS TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO (TIAO) PROVINCIAL TOURISM AWARD Owen Sound Tourism was awarded the Ontario Tourism Resiliency Award for Savour Owen Sound at the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TAIO) 2021 Ontario Tourism Summit in Ottawa on October 27. Awards are presented in 3 categories: Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainability. Savour Owen Sound, held annually in February/March was announced as a finalist in both Collaboration and Innovations categories, Savour Owen Sound was presented the Winter Collaboration Award. “Congratulations Owen Sound Tourism on being Awarded the Ontario Tourism Resiliency Award. We are proud to see Savour Owen Sound recognized for its achievement through the obstacles we faced during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Ian Boddy. “We congratulate all who participated and pivoted to make Savour Owen Sound a continued Community success.” Savour Owen Sound is a highly anticipated local culinary experience that draws visitors to the city and encourages residents to support and enjoy their favourite restaurants and experience new tastes throughout the campaign. Savour Owen Sound included 18 local participating restaurants promoting local eateries through curbside pick-ups, online ordering, and deliveries, with success.
786 Savour Owen Sound ballots were cast at 18 participating local restaurants, totalling just over 1250 Savour Owen Sound meals enjoyed by residents and visitors during the month-long campaign. The City of Owen Sound is proud to be recognized for its perseverance and innovation in support of small businesses throughout the pandemic, particularly in the culinary industry.
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GREY BRUCE LOCAL IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP Deepikaa Gupta is the newly hired Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership (GBLIP) Coordinator. She arrived in Canada in January 2020 with a PhD. in Human Rights and Duties from India. Deepikaa enjoyed a successful career as an Assistant Professor and Advisor where she developed a passion for supporting community, international human hights and social justice. Since leaving India, she has been actively involved and has volunteered extensively with research and cultural organizations in both Canada and India. “I’m on a journey with GBLIP, and there’s still a long way to go,” says Deepikaa. “I’m looking forward to learning from and collaborating with all of the members of the partner council, as well as other stakeholders from a variety of sectors, to improve the coordination of effective services, especially for immigrant settlement and integration. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, I am hopeful that the 3Cs of Collaboration, Connection, and Coordination will aid in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive community.”
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Deepikaa further shared that she didn’t know exactly what to expect when she got an opportunity to join as GBLIP Coordinator. She wondered, would the people be friendly? Could she afford the house she wanted? Would her family feel welcomed in the new community? And the answers to all of these questions was “yes”! So, with excitement and gratitude, Deepikaa now describes Grey Bruce in one word - HOME.
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B U S I N E S S F E AT U R E
NEW TO GREY SABITRI’S GLOBAL CUISINE
In 2021 Sumit Paudyal and his family visited Owen Sound and fell in love with the picturesque natural beauty. Since they had a business background and owned a business in their home country, Nepal, they thought they’d open one here in Grey County. A few months ago, Sumit and family took over Sabitri’s restaurant on 2nd Avenue East in Owen Sound, continuing the tradition of Nepali cuisine in Owen Sound. Sumit and family are the third owners of Nepali origin to operate this popular downtown restaurant! On asking why they chose Owen Sound, Sumit said he always wanted to do something of his own and Owen Sound has given him this opportunity. The family considered multiple locations in Ontario. They were encouraged that Owen Sound attracts tourists with diverse tastes, and also – perhaps surprisingly – found Owen Sound more multicultural than the Greater Toronto Area!
family believes that food is the greatest connection between their culture and their clients as they introduce the Nepalese cuisine to them, and they love it.
Since taking over, the family has added few more items to the menu, which is healthy and fresh with most of the items home cooked. The most popular dish is Butter Chicken and Naan, a Canadian favourite.
The new owners of Sabitri’s have already developed long-lasting friendships with their clients and feel welcomed as part of the Grey County community. They have a message for you all…. “everyone should give it a go!”
Sumit says the “craziness and fun” that comes with running a business is what keeps him going. The
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Colleges and Universities Minister Jill Dunlop visited Georgian’s Owen Sound Campus to share details about the new stand-alone Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree that will be offered in Owen Sound and Barrie, starting in September 2022. On a tour of a nursing lab, the group learned about vital signs from practical nursing student Maddie Mouillierat. From left to right: Grey County Warden Selwyn Hicks, Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy, MPP Bill Walker, Georgian President MaryLynn West-Moynes, Minister Jill Dunlop, and Mouillierat.
GEORGIAN COLLEGE OWEN SOUND LAUNCHES STAND-ALONE NURSING DEGREE The registered nurses of the future will learn at Georgian College’s Owen Sound Campus beginning in September 2022 when Georgian will offer the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree. The announcement was made November 5, with a visit to the campus from The Honourable Jill Dunlop, Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities. “This is an important milestone for postsecondary education in Ontario as Georgian College becomes one of the first colleges to offer stand-alone nursing degrees,” said Minister Dunlop. Grey County Warden Selwyn Hicks announced the County’s pledge of $1-million toward the transformation of the campus to support the new degree and other health and wellness programs. The $7.1 million project will create a purpose-designed
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Nursing and Wellness wing. An existing shortage of qualified nurses, both nationally and locally, has only become greater during the pandemic. “This will provide our students the opportunity to complete a highly sought-after degree – right here in our community,” said Georgian College President and CEO MaryLynn West-Moynes. “Thanks to strong partnerships, community support, and our commitment to exceptional hands-on learning, students will graduate from our Honours BScN with the skills, experience and knowledge to become the nurses our community needs.” Learn more about the degree and campus transformation at GCHeroes.ca
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HANOVER LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE PEOPLE PROGRAM Things are HIPP in Hanover with the launch of a new retention and attractions campaign. Hanover’s Innovative People Program (HIPP) is an initiative by Hanover’s Economic Development team, to drive the recruitment and retention of people, business and investment to the community. It infuses creativity, culture and business with the tools to accelerate Hanover to the next level. It encourages people to make Hanover their own, by highlighting the cultural layers, business resources and career value. “By leveraging creativity and culture to attract and retain people as key drivers of innovation and economic growth by implementing an attraction strategy for people, business and investment in Hanover,” said April Marshall, the Town of Hanover’s economic development manager, “we will stimulate positive growth that brings various stakeholders together to work collaboratively, showcase our strengths and centralize our efforts.” With funding support from Ontario’s Rural Economic Development (RED) Fund, the goal is to speak directly to people who are looking for change, opportunity or enhancement of their current lifestyle. As a result, in consultation with BCHughes Inc., four campaigns were created under the HIPP umbrella. “Supporting local jobs and development in rural communities like the Town of Hanover is a key part of our province’s economic recovery,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “Hanover’s new Innovative People Program is a wonderful example of how our investments through the RED program, are helping support initiatives that will address barriers to economic development, and better position rural communities for economic growth and job creation.” “Innovation helps sustain communities and jobs,” said Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound. “This RED funding will definitely benefit our rural region in such areas as cultural development, the skilled trades, entrepreneurship & youth retention and will result in more jobs in our area and across the province.”
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Hanover’s Innovative People Programs include: Hanover is a huge advocate of youth in apprenticeship programs. In a partnership with Launch Pad to aid in our efforts to retain youth in our community, we will profile and build community apprenticeship opportunities, as well as promote the process and skills training, not only for youth, but for employers as well. Hanover embraces people with big ideas and has super friendly programs that understand and respect the spirit of the entrepreneur. This campaign will emphasise business start up and expansion resources for entrepreneurs offered through the Community Improvement Program (CIP) and other area resources to attract new creative thinkers, businesses and investment. As regional centre in Grey County, Hanover prides itself on being a progressive and vibrant community. A hub for services surrounded by a rural landscape, within 90 minutes to major urban centres, Hanover is an exciting place to live. With a casino, horse raceway, microbrewery, a live music and theatre scene, as well as lots of recreational sports to keep you busy after your day job, we will position our great quality of life to attract new residents and workers to help fill jobs and the skills gap. Check out our new Cultural matchmaker quiz. No, it’s not a dating site, per se. It is, however, a fun way to match your personality type with the cultural attractions within and surrounding Hanover. The goal is to give you opportunities to become more engaged with our community, through participation or volunteerism. The Hanover Attraction & Retention Initiative strives to creatively engage youth, Hanover residents, young professionals and entrepreneurs by leveraging the Launch Pad Youth Centre, local cultural organizations, events, entertainment pairings and entrepreneurial opportunities. Mayor Sue Paterson notes, “This exciting new initiative helps us reach the goals of several strategies.” She added, “It contributes to an environment that supports a thriving economy, enhancement of quality of life for residents, and increases community pride and social involvement. We invite you to be HIPP and come join us in Hanover.” Visit hipphanover.ca for more information and to access the toolkits, resources, videos and to take the Cultural matchmaker quiz.
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BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION (BR+E) 2021 RECOVERY REPORT The Town of Hanover Business Retention & Expansion (BR+E) Recovery Project is a communitywide effort that emphasizes personal business calls as a way to identify the needs of our existing businesses. It indicates future plans/needs of local businesses in response to the pandemic and how businesses view the community and it’s recovery as a place to do business. In turn, survey information will be used to plan future economic development activities. To view the full report, please visit hanover. ca/edc
HANOVER WAYFINDING STRATEGY Phase 1 of implementing the Town of Hanover Wayfinding Strategy is complete. The first phase focused on our entrances, commercial corridor and downtown. It highlights established Entertainment and Downtown districts, the Business Park and other cultural and natural assets. Trail directional signage was also implemented in collaboration with Phase 1.
HANOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NAMED TOP 10 OF 2021! April Marshall, Town of Hanover, Economic Development Manager recipient of EDCO’s Top 10 of 2021! EDCO’s Top Ten was a new project introduced to celebrate members and their achievements over the past year. EDCO’s membership encompasses over 1,000 members and is Canada’s largest professional economic development association. Launched during the 2021 Economic Development Week, the themes considered were leadership, dedication, innovation, and results.
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A Year in Review
Saugeen Connects Welcomed Arran-Elderslie Saugeen Connects announced the addition of ArranElderslie as a municipal partner as of May 2021. This partnership will allow Saugeen Connects to expand its reach, ability, and support in order to provide opportunities for local businesses, youth, and immigrants.
Saugeen Student Start-Up Program (SSUP) SSUP provided the opportunity for 59 youth to launch 50 businesses throughout the Saugeen region. These students, from grades 6 to 12, started various businesses which include; spa kits and bath kits, BBQ Rub, garden metal art, card making, and other innovative business ideas.
Advancing Women Economically (AWE) The AWE webinar series included ten virtual webinars designed to help women become empowered, give them useful and marketable business and entrepreneurial skills, and help them to become leaders. Twenty-three women registered and participated virtually, and received $500 to help them overcome barriers and invest in their future.
Business Succession Planning The SUCCESSion Planning webinar series included 19 participants attending five weeks of virtual webinars designed to help participants progress the transition of their business, whether that be expanded ownership, buying or selling a business, or opening ownership opportunities to employees.
Looking to the Future Want more information? Visit www.saugeenconnects.com
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Saugeen Connects is looking to hire a Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator’s responsibility will be to collaborate with a multitude of partners, businesses, contractors, affiliates, and service agencies to deliver successful initiatives that support our mission.
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2021 BUSINESS OPENINGS
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LAUNCH PAD This year Launch Pad took a big step embracing social enterprise by launching Neptune Scoops! Launch Pad worked with 7 youth building a business a plan to operate a rented ice cream truck in the Launch Pad parking lot. These 7 youth then continued operating the truck as their own business translating their business plan ideas on paper into reality! Utilizing Launch Pad’s full day pre-employment training programs through 2021, youth created various products that could be sold to local municipalities and organizations. Picnic tables, wheelchair accessible picnic tables, bike racks, flower boxes, and giant jenga are just a few of the products that can be made for sale by youth at Launch Pad. Recently, Launch Pad earned the Buy Social Canada designation through their social procurement efforts.
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DEVELOPMENT DURING THE PANDEMIC BURDOCK BOUTIQUE PROTON STATION
FLATO, EDGEWOOD SUITES 270 HAGAN STREET, DUNDALK
The idea of Burdock Boutique started as wishful thinking by Jessica Oelschlagel, co-owner of Thoel Farms. Her idea of creating a strong retail stream dedicated to Ontario small businesses seemed tough, but not impossible. In October 2021 Burdock Boutique launched its website and began online sales with great success! After much discussion Oelschlagel and Thoel Farm’s co-owner agreed if an off farm retail space is not found that a small space for Burdock Boutique will be made in their newest farm storage expansion. Plans have been made to launch the retail space for summer 2022, which will offer a selection of locally grown/ made produce, meats, dairy and sweets. Along with items currently offered on the website including hygiene products, home decor, homesteading accessories, and pet accessories, with the list of supported small businesses growing every day! It is amazing how much Ontario has to offer. Burdock Boutique has a mission of spreading a love for local and plans to create a strong community of shop local supporters!
To meet the need for seniors’ housing, Flato, in conjunction with the Township of Southgate is developing Edgewood Suites, a vibrant, carefree, adult living rental apartment complex. Edgewood Suites is a unique 55+ adult lifestyle community located in Dundalk scheduled to be complete in 2022. Choose from a wide range of rental suite options from Studios to One and Two-Bedroom designs, ideal for adults who want to spend the best years of their life engaged in active, social, healthy, connected, and independent living. Within the building, a sense of community will thrive with great amenities like a cards room, a rec room, a multipurpose room, a library, and a faith room. There will be helpful concierge service and storage lockers along with open dining, a guest room, BBQ patio and gazebo – perfect for visiting family and friends! For more information: Website: https://www.edgewoodsuites.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ edgewoodsuites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ edgewoodsuites/
Email: mailbox@burdockboutique.com Phone: 519-373-1540 Website: www.burdockboutique.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/burdockboutique Instagram: @burdockboutique Twitter: @burdockboutique
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GREENLID ECO PARKWAY, DUNDALK
In September, Greenlid purchased a lot from the Township of Southgate on Eco Parkway in the Dundalk Industrial Park. Greenlid is a renewable packaging company that started on Dragon’s Den and now is part of the Ice River Sustainable Solutions group of companies. Brothers Morgan and Jackson Wyatt were featured on Dragon’s Den Season 9 in 2015, when their product was a disposable organics container. The brothers accepted an offer from Arlene Dickinson and David Chilton. Products now include many natural replacements for single-use plastic including plates and cutlery, which are sold both in stores and to food service companies. Greenlid was officially acquired by Ice River Sustainable Solutions in April 2021, the Gott’s saw the potential in Greenlid’s offering to complement their zero-waste sustainable organization. Ice River brings the manufacturing expertise required to prepare for the single-use plastic ban that is on the horizon in Canada. Greenlid is looking forward to breaking ground in 2022 for their new Dundalk manufacturing plant. The raw material for this facility will be supplied by farming operations in the larger region surrounding Dundalk as well as Osprey Organics. For further information: Dragon’s Den original pitch and follow up videos: https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/pitches/the-greenlid IRSS group of Companies: https://iceriversustainablesolutions.com/our-companies/ Website: www.mygreenlid.com
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION ENDLESS TEMPTATIONS 60 MAIN STREET EAST, DUNDALK Endless Temptations offers customized gift items, specializing in events such as weddings, group trips, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and reunions. The most popular products are robes, swimsuits, jewelry cases, T-Shirts, baby onesies, sweatshirts, and drink tumblers. For the crafter the also sell supplies for those who make their own creations. They stock vinyl for Circuit and Cameo cutting machines; Siser HTV in regular and glitter as well as Oracel 651 and 631.
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COMMON GROUNDS CAFÉ 2 MAIN STREET, DUNDALK The mission of Common Grounds Café is “To cultivate the human spirit, through coffee, fresh ingredients & a unique atmosphere”. Common Grounds was created in January 2021 & officially opened their doors in Dundalk that June. Alongside fresh brewed coffee, a revolving door of lattes & baked goods, the atmosphere sparks the creative side in you. Common Grounds offers monthly workshops & community events. A true fusion of art, creative talent, delicious beverages, and baked goods. The goal is to continue to support a place of Common Grounds. They are grateful to be serving the Dundalk community with breakfast, lunch, catering & bulk take home items. Keep updated with exciting new menu offerings, workshops, and events by visiting their website. Website: www.commongroundsshop.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/sharingcommongrounds/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharingcommongrounds/
SUKO BARB BOUTIQUE 51 MAIN STREET EAST, DUNDALK Suko Barb is a new retail store on Main Street in Dundalk. They offer ladies’ upscale chic, upscale casual and casual clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories as well as lipstick, lashes, bath and body works. Suko Barb works to ensure that beauty has no boundaries. They match people with clothes that suit them, no matter their size or shape. They offer each customer unique new pieces and Chic styles. Suko Barb specializes in matching individuals with clothes of their choice and enables everyone to feel beautiful in their own skin. Suko Barb means everyone is beautiful and beauty has no boundaries.
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NEW SERVICE BUSINESS GREY COUNTY TRUCK TRAINING DUNDALK ON Welcome to Grey County Truck Training. My name is Whitney and I’m here to tell you a little bit about us and what we do. We are new to the area as of summer of 2021, bringing commercial vehicle safety and training to anyone looking to obtain a commercial license. I’m a former D commercial and AR license trainer from a local school that is no longer providing these services. Grey County Truck Training also offers Driver Evaluations, Pre-Trip and Inspection refreshers, training for D and AR licenses and more! Our main goal is to provide knowledge to the customer regarding commercial vehicle rules, safety and regulations. In the future we are looking to expand our facility into a truck training school, in hopes to broaden our services with adding the AZ course as well. As we grow, next year we are looking to be certified in order to train the air brakes course on site and to continue providing helpful knowledge to future drivers. We hope to hear from you, even if it’s question about the commercial vehicle industry! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greycountytrucktraining. commercial.driving.license/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greycountytruck/
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DISCOVER MEAFORD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON There are so many delightful shops and restaurants to love within the Municipality. Gift local this holiday season and enjoy a wonderful shopping experience in Meaford. You can also check out the captivating live entertainment at the Meaford Hall. Visit www.meafordhall.ca for show times and to buy tickets.
Visit meafordhall.ca for a full event listing and sign up for our eblast! #MeafordHall 12 Nelson St. E.
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Discover Meaford this holiday season and enjoy the wonderfully creative festive displays, bright lights, live entertainment and welcoming neighbours right in your backyard.
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*Rescheduled from 2020. Previously purchased tickets are still valid for new date.
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Zac Brown Band Tribute Chicken Fried Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute Band The Washboard Union, Everbound Tour Tom Cochrane with Red Rider Jersey Nights - A Tribute to Frankie Valli Steve Patterson *Frozen in Time Whitehorse *Brass Transit (Tribute to Chicago) Chantal Kreviazuk *Matt Andersen – Sold Out Sarah Harmer *Downchild Blues Band: THE LONGEST 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR EVER!
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20 *The Stampeders - Celebrating Since50 Years – Sold Out *Carole Pope Donovan Woods - Full Band Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook Southern Rock Revue Featuring The Cooper Brothers May 11 Derek Edwards, In Praise of the Ostrich May 13 *The Dreamboats May 27 *The Traveling Milburys May 28 *The Arrogant Worms Jun 2 *Valdy Jun 20 Lunch at Allen’s Mar 26 Apr 2 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 30
Check out our website at www.meafordhall.ca for a full listing of events and get your tickets today!
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GIVE THE GIFT OF BLUE IS BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Tis the season to shop local for a chance to win big during the 2nd annual holiday campaign! The Town’s Give the Gift of Blue campaign is back this year to encourage The Blue Mountains community to support and shop local this holiday season. Starting on November 29th until January 2nd, 2022, when you make a purchase at a local business in The Blue Mountains, you can enter for a chance to win one of five weekly prizes valued at $350, as well as the chance to win the ultimate Blue Mountains grand prize experience valued at $3,000. In partnership with Blue Mountain Village Association, The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce, Thornbury BIA, Clarksburg Village Association and Grey County, the initiative emphasizes the importance of shopping early and shopping safely while supporting local businesses throughout the Town. “Last year we saw tremendous community support for our local businesses, with the campaign generating between $49,000 to $117,000 real dollars that went directly back into the community,” says Mayor Alar Soever. “This year, let’s build on this success and once again celebrate the holiday season supporting our many great local businesses.”
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN For more information on the contest and to enter for your chance to win, please visit: www.exploreblue.ca/shop-local Participants must be a legal resident of Canada and at least 19 years of age or older to be eligible for the contest.
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HOLIDAY MAGIC AT BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE NOVEMBER 19TH TO JANUARY 2ND
The pedestrian Village wrapped up in garlands and bows, with all the sights, sounds and lights of the holidays.
Relax with a hot chocolate and Beaver Tail by the fire at our Subaru Warming station, or celebrate the holidays with your nearest and dearest at over a dozen restaurants and cafes featuring everything from poutine to seafood, burgers and sushi.
Never have we so needed the holiday spirit. And never has that spirit been so beautifully presented as it is by Holiday Magic at Blue. The entire outdoor Village dressed up in garlands and bows. Find whimsical store fronts, colourful characters and magical moments around every corner. Take the family for a nostalgic stroll along charming cobblestone streets and through all the sights and sounds of the season.
If all of this sounds like more than a day’s worth of adventure - it is! Why not plan on staying? With lodging options ranging from the mountain side Village Suites to the luxury of The Westin Trillium House, there’s lodging for everyone. For more information visit BlueMountainVillage.ca or download the Blue Mountain Village App and stay up-to-date on all the holiday happenings.
By day the Village sparkles with festive décor, holiday music and fires to warm by. Evenings, starting at dusk, follow the one kilometer Holiday Light Trail through the Village and around the Mill Pond to discover enchanting and interactive light displays. You can be the maestro of the lights with your songs, sounds and good wishes of the season at the Dream Tree and Singing Forest. On weekends, enjoy live holiday music, street performers, warming stations and a horse drawn carriage with Santa roaming the Village. Saturday evenings end with fireworks over the Mill Pond November 20th – December 18th. Look for those one-of-a-kind holiday finds at over 20 shops and boutiques with everything from Christmas ornaments and home decor, fashion items to the latest outdoor active wear and gear, and specialty food items to beauty and spa products. Stores are open late 7 days a week for leisurely or last minute shopping. For gift ideas, check out our 30 Days of Gift Giving.
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GREY COUNTY’S AMBASSADOR TEAMS HIT THE TRAILS THIS SUMMER This was another busy summer at Grey County’s trails, beaches and waterfalls as COVID travel restrictions lifted and many residents and visitors flocked to enjoy the great outdoors. To provide a better visitor experience, and track visitation at our outdoor locations, Grey County Tourism worked with 9 partner organizations to form a network of ambassador teams. Some teams were stationed at different trail “hot-spots” including Hogg’s Falls and the Lake Eugenia boat launch. The Beaver Valley Bruce Trail club was on site at Metcalfe Rock, Duncan Crevices and other trails. Grey County’s own summer students rotated between all of these locations in addition to Old Baldy, Harrison Park, Christie Beach, Hibou and others. The Town of The Blue Mountains had by-law enforcement staff providing visitor information as well as checking for parking compliance at their busy beaches. The Blue Mountains Village team was full time at the Village and on the mountain. South Georgian Bay Tourism visited downtown Thornbury and Meaford and Grey Highlands Chambers were active in their respective downtowns. Owen Sound Tourism provided visitor services at the Owen Sound Visitor Centre. Grey Sauble Conservation increased their staffing coverage this summer to include several of their busier properties. An orientation day in early July allowed hands-on learning for ambassadors at trails, parks and downtowns across the county. Team leads met weekly throughout the summer to report on what they were seeing at their locations, and to plan coverage for the upcoming weekend. Secure messaging was also set up for all ambassadors to communicate in real time and share observations and any issues. All teams used Grey County’s Outdoor Activity Map as a resource to help visitors look for alternatives and plan their outing. A big thank you to all summer students who were the “boots on the ground” across Grey County this summer!
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SYDENHAM CAMPUS: REGIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, TRADES AND INNOVATION CENTER For the first time, there is a centralized place in Grey Bruce where business development, training, acceleration, economic development and employment services can be found under one roof. The Sydenham Campus opened its doors in 2020 just as the pandemic was ramping up. Despite the obstacles, Grey County staff and many of our community partners started offering services from the former Sydenham School on 8th Street East, Owen Sound. Now the Sydenham Campus is ready to welcome more visitors and clients from across Grey Bruce. The campus exists to help create a more resilient and sustainable business ecosystem, which is at the heart of all healthy communities. It is currently home to Grey County Economic Development and Grey Bruce Local Immigration Project staff, The Business Enterprise Centre, and Catapult Grey Bruce. It is also used regularly by YMCA Employment and others (firefighters, paramedics and more) for employment support and skills development training. This past summer, the campus was home to a youth STEM camp. The Sydenham Campus provides opportunities for Grey Bruce businesses of all sizes and at all stages of growth to find integrated support. It provides a collision space for entrepreneurs and innovators to meet, share ideas and co-work. It also offers affordable office space to startups looking to benefit from proximity to services and other entrepreneurs. Job seekers can find supports and training, and organizations of all kinds can rent the auditorium or other spaces for events. Grey County and Catapult Grey Bruce are currently working to create a “Fab Lab” fabrication and maker space, with funding from FedDev to support equipment purchase. Grey County is proud to offer this comprehensive “one-stop-shop” and looks forward to helping businesses and organizations thrive for years to come. Sydenham Campus partners are eager to speak with you about your unique needs for space, and we invite partnership opportunities of all kinds. We have an auditorium, hot desks, a collision lounge and lots more to offer! We especially want to hear from start ups and entrepreneurs working in STE(A)M, but all are welcome. There has never been a better time for integrated business and employment support services. Whatever your needs, come see what we have to offer! Get in touch with ideas or questions, and call to book your visit and tour: ecdev@grey.ca. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sydenhamcampus
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START, EXPAND & GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN GREY COUNTY CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION 519-371-3232 / bec@grey.ca madeingrey.ca
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GROWTH SUPPORTS BY ENTREPRENEURS FOR ENTREPRENEURS Entrepreneurs across the region are finding a sounding board, connections and resources to help them grow from Catapult Grey Bruce.
hands-on coaching, education and support to implement projects. The program is designed for those growth-oriented entrepreneurs who have momentum and want some assistance to get to the next level.
After partnering with the Business Enterprise Centre to launch a successful, virtual mentorship program in the spring, the entrepreneur-led not-for-profit officially opened its doors this fall and is welcoming entrepreneurs to use its coworking space, The Crashpad, in Sydenham Campus.
Entrepreneurs in Grey-Bruce with at least $200,000 in revenue who want to grow are invited to apply. Those accepted will be matched with a consultant who will perform a diagnostic on their business and provide recommendations to take their business further faster. Entrepreneurs who want to move forward with a project will receive a subsidy to offset a portion of project costs. More details and an application form can be found on Catapult’s website (www.catapultgreybruce.com).
“Our goal is to provide Grey Bruce entrepreneurs with the support they need to scale their business here and wherever possible, we look locally for that. We do also have an extensive network in agri-food, energy and tech sectors, as well as relationships with ecosystems outside the region. So where needed, we’re happy to also make those introductions too,” said Executive Director Jennifer Christie.
“This program has been a great benefit to me. As someone who is steering the ship alone and in unknown territory having a mentor to consult has given me peace-of-mind and confidence.”
Entrepreneurs who participated in the mentorship program felt it was important to help prioritize, navigate decisions and stay accountable to their goals. Building on the success of this program, in December, entrepreneurs will be able to apply to Fast Lane Plus, a proven, entrepreneur-focused accelerator developed by Innovation Guelph. Since its inception in 2014, Fast Lane has provided over 380 small and medium-sized businesses with
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SAVE THE DATE! AG 4.0 RETURNS The Ag 4.0 conference is returning in March 2022. Grey County’s acclaimed agri-food innovation conference brings together leaders in agriculture and food and innovation and technology to look at the future of food production. This year’s theme is climate change mitigation through innovative agri-food practice. The conference will include presentations on regenerative agriculture, indigenous foodways, net-zero packaging, non-fossil fuel ways to power farms and farm equipment, plus information about carbon capture, circular economies and lots more! The blended conference will take place at the Sydenham campus in Owen Sound and online Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Do you have an interesting idea that might fit our day? Get in touch! Email food@grey.ca.
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SUPPORTING FARM TO TABLE BUSINESSES Grey County congratulates the nine agri-food businesses chosen by our advisory panel to participate in the Farm to Table workshop series. The series is run by Food Venture, a food business accelerator in Toronto and the Henry Bernick Center at Georgian College in partnership with Grey, Bruce and Simcoe Counties and our community business development partners. The series aims to support local farm-based businesses to develop, scale and market value-add local food products. Congratulations to: • • • • • • • • •
Burdock Grove Farm Farmer Jim’s Grassfed Beef Garage13 Ontario Quail Country The Valley Preservery Pure Music Garlic Red Maple Homestead Stonekreek Farms Sweet Things from Dejong Acres
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GREY AG WINTER COURSE OFFERINGS Each winter, Grey Ag Services creates an educational course roster for the rural residents of Grey and Bruce counties and beyond. Watch for the annual course brochure (green this year) in your rural mailbox the week of Dec 6th. 2022’s roster is bigger and better than ever with 22 topics being tackled. A diverse range of subjects are on offer – truly something for everyone! These courses will be offered online; in person, at Grey Ag in Markdale; or in a hybrid format, as public health guidelines permit. For all of the details, please check out https://www. greyagservices.ca/courses-webinars, and if you have any questions, please email info@greyagservices.ca, or call 519-986-3756.
GREY BRUCE FARMERS’ WEEK 2022 2022 will represent the 56th year of continual producer education for the Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week conference. It takes place virtually from January 4th to 11th and features a Check Your Tech Tuesday (CYTT), followed by Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Ecological and Crops days. Each day features: agribusiness sponsors and exhibitors; dynamic and engaging presenters and panels addressing timely topics; plus, the opportunity to mingle with fellow farmers and agribusiness. Watch live on the day, or during the 30 day Encore Access. Please note that CYTT is complimentary with any other daily ticket. For more information, and to register, please check out https://greybrucefarmersweek.ca/. If you have any questions, please email info@greyagservices.ca, or call 519-986-3756.
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Why shop local for the holidays?
33 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ECONOMY
33 BUSINESSES HAVE ADAPTED Local businesses have invested in their spaces and storefronts to ensure they are safe for customers. Many have also added online stores or curb-side pick-up options.
Your money stays in your community and helps build a stronger local economy.
33 GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Reduce carbon emissions by limiting the amount of transportation needed to deliver goods and services - especially when you’re buying locally made products or food!
33 ONE-OF-A-KIND PRODUCTS
Grey County is full of gift giving ideas that you simply cannot find anywhere else.
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WEST GREY: INVESTMENT. DEVELOPMENT. GROWTH. This has been a year of investment, development, and growth for West Grey.
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In the inaugural year of the Community Improvement Plan, grants totaling $120,000 were allocated, resulting in construction value of well over $300,000. Projects included façade improvements, accessibility upgrades and landscaping projects. While many projects are still being completed, the impact of the investments from our business and property owners has already rejuvenated many areas of West Grey. Council will need to consider future investments into the Community Improvement Plan program given the entire grant funds have been allocated. As West Grey continues attracting unprecedented investment, we remain committed to working with our businesses and their expansion projects. We look forward to collaborating with our neighbours on exciting projects like the expansion of Chapman’s Ice Cream. We are taking a proactive approach to West Grey’s development needs and will be working on a growth management strategic plan. The development of West Grey’s first-ever Economic Development Strategy will certainly serve as a guiding document in how we support our businesses, attract more investment, and promote the many advantages of investing in West Grey. The future is ours!
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West Grey’s subdivision projects are exciting as well. In addition to the current residential construction that will see 600 new homes in West Grey, we are working toward approval of a new projects that will bring even more townhomes and single-family units to Durham. West Grey is creating a diversity of housing options thanks to a combination of our new subdivisions, an increased interest in building affordable housing, and projects like the conversion of the former Carnegie Library in Durham to a four-plex rental building. Quite a boon to the local housing stock.
The redevelopment of Rockwood Terrace is equally exciting, as is working with Grey County to replace the current long-term care facility in Durham with a new 128-bed facility. This expansion will meet the urgent needs in long-term care and ensure the continuance of excellent care right here in Grey County. There are also early discussions about future development at the Rockwood site that include a campus of care model to provide graduated assisted living options ranging from senior’s apartments to the services of long-term care. Much more to come on that exciting project.
This is certainly a time of extraordinary – and exciting – growth and investment in West Grey!
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The development that is underway, together with the many projects in the planning stage, will continue building on West Grey’s strengths of our small-town charm, our vibrant centres, and our friendly communities. Much more to watch for from West Grey!
To put a monetary value on the building permit activity, West Grey is well over $17 million – compared to 2020 project values of $12.7 million.
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MANAGING GROWTH AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PRIORITIES IN GREY HIGHLANDS As our businesses and communities pivot to take advantage of loosening restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are signs of optimism as the year draws to a close. In 2021, visitors looking to escape the city were drawn to the region’s exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities including hundreds of acres of trails, cycling routes, waterfalls, canoeing, kayaking, and downhill and cross-country skiing. Grey Highlands continues to see the impact of urban out-migration and new growth, with businesses expanding, new businesses opening their doors and new residents deciding that Grey Highlands is the place they want to call home. The Municipality is strategically targeting growth and there are a number of initiatives that have been undertaken over the past year that support forward-thinking community development.
DOWNTOWN MARKDALE VISIONING PROJECT
As the owner of two key pieces of property in downtown Markdale, the Municipality invited the public to provide their input for future development in downtown Markdale. The comments received throughout the six-month visioning process served as the foundation for the Downtown Markdale Visioning framework. The Municipality is now moving forward with a Request for Expressions of Interest that will invite developers to submit their qualifications and speak to how their development perspective aligns with the goals established in the visioning sessions, and their interest in working with the Municipality on the development of these anchor properties in Grey Highlands.
BEAVER VALLEY CORRIDOR VISIONING
As visitors and community members continue to discover the splendours of the Beaver Valley (the 40 kilometre corridor from Hoggs Falls in the south to north of Epping), the Municipality invited community input on developing an overarching vision statement and guiding principles for future undertakings in the area. The visioning principles and statement will also inform future development on the former Talisman Resort lands, located in the centre of the Beaver Valley, in the community of Kimberley.
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MARKDALE HOSPITAL
Construction is currently underway for the new Markdale Hospital which is slated for opening in 2023. Conveniently located on Provincial Highway 10 between Flesherton and Markdale, on lands adjacent to Grey Gables long-term care home and the South East Grey Community Health Centre, this new 68,000 square foot hospital will feature 24/7 emergency room with state-of-the-art equipment, four treatment areas, ambulatory care clinics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, physiotherapy, palliative care, two ambulance bays and parking for cars and horse and buggies (to support the region’s Mennonite community). A testament to community commitment, the new hospital has been 20+ years in the making, made possible by support from the province and exceptional fundraising efforts from the community, its residents, and its business community.
RECREATION MASTER PLAN
With seven community halls, four arenas, 12 sports fields and 13 public parks and playgrounds, the Municipality recognizes the need for the development of a strategic approach to planning for the recreational needs of the community for the next 25 years. As such, the Municipality has engaged a consulting firm who are undertaking a Recreation Master Plan for Grey Highlands that will be presented to Council in the spring of 2022. The Recreation Master Plan will be the guiding document for recreation and programming for the Municipality, in support of our growing community.
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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
The Municipality of Grey Highlands is proud to support local businesses and non-profit community groups with the Community Improvement Plan grant program and the Community Grant Program. 2021 was the third year of our Community Improvement Plan, and demand continues to be strong, with $45,000 in grants provided to support business and property enhancements across Grey Highlands. The Grey Highlands Community Grant Program recognizes the hard work and vital role of our hundreds of volunteers and community organizations across the Municipality. Once again in 2021, Grey Highlands Council provided over $130,000 to support the invaluable contribution made by our volunteers.
DOWNTOWN VILLAGE & HAMLET REVITALIZATION
The revitalization of our downtown villages and hamlets continues to be a significant priority in Grey Highlands. With support from Ontario’s Rural Economic Development program, in 2021 the Municipality was able to provide new furnishings, Christmas lights and streetscaping to the communities of Flesherton, Markdale, Priceville, Maxwell, Eugenia, Kimberley, Rocklyn and Feversham. The last couple of years have showcased the resiliency of communities, residents, and businesses in Grey Highlands. As we move into a post-pandemic world (fingers crossed), Grey Highlands is actively pursuing a community-driven, forward-thinking approach to ensuring the vibrancy, resiliency, and sustainability of our community. The future is bright in Grey Highlands.
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GREY ROOTS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Grey County has deep roots. Evidence of human habitation in the region stretches back a mind boggling 10,500 years. Rich troves of Indigenous artefacts dated to the Woodland Period have been unearthed in the County. By the late 1800s, Grey County was a vital cornerstone of the thriving Great Lakes shipping industry, with active shipyards in Owen Sound and marine traffic across Georgian Bay and beyond. Agnes Macphail, Canada’s first female MP and John Diefenbaker, 13th Prime Minister of Canada, were both born in small rural towns of Grey County. It’s certainly fair to say, with history as deep and rich as this, that Grey County’s roots run deep indeed, and the place where much of this history lives is Grey Roots Museum and Archives. Grey Roots, found on Grey Road 18 just south of Owen Sound, is a modern, beautifully designed facility with 20,000 square feet of exhibit space, but it’s not “just” a museum. Grey Roots is a perfect destination for families, with a gallery space specifically designed for children, kids programming galore, and a gorgeous 10-acre heritage village to explore. It’s a cultural hub for the community, with a roster of popular events, engaging volunteer opportunities, and facility rentals. It is a well curated repository for nearly 15,000 permanent artefacts of local, cultural and historical significance. It is a haven for researchers, with a wellappointed reading room, and archives which house a growing collection of material related to all aspects of the County’s history. Grey Roots is all of these things, and so much more. So what can you expect when you visit? Well, you’ll always receive a fun and fascinating peek into Grey County’s past, but the particulars depend on the time of year you’re visiting, and these days, on what the current Public Health guidelines permit. Read on to see what to expect when planning your visit, but be sure to check greyroots.com for up to date information, as some events and offerings may be affected.
WINTER
When the snow flies, expect seasonal holiday themed programs and events. Hockey will be featured in winter of 2021/2022 with fun activities for the kids and lots of history and artefacts for hockey buffs. The annual craft sale in December is a big hit attracting dozens of skilled local craftspeople. On Family Day it’s Snow Day in Moreston! This is a TON of snowy fun with loads of exciting outdoor activities for youngsters and adults alike.
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SPRING
During March Break, Grey Roots offers lots of kids programming. Each day is packed with activities purpose built to keep kids engaged and entertained. The Spring Lecture Series hosts notable speakers lecturing on a variety of topics. Look for something special on May 18th, for International Museum Day, and visit any day of the week beginning Victoria Day weekend.
SUMMER
Summer months are Moreston months! Moreston Heritage Village is open through July and August. Tour the village on a charming footpath lined with split rail fencing, take in the sights of the lovingly restored early Ontario buildings, and interact with costumed interpreters who really take you back to the past. Kids programming is another big part of summer at Grey Roots - look for activities offered through July and August.
FALL
Sitting atop the Niagara Escarpment, Grey Roots is a perfect stop on a fall colour tour of Grey County. Find access to the Bruce Trail less than a kilometre away, and the roar of iconic Inglis Falls literally right around the corner. Plan a day of hiking and history together. Make sure to stop in around Hallowe’en as there’s always frightful fun to be had in Moreston, and don’t miss the Fall Lecture Series. No matter the season, there are so many reasons to plan a trip to Grey Roots. Did we mention the huge interactive video map in the foyer? Kids love it! Or the collection of immaculately restored classic vehicles including a gorgeous 1923 LaFrance Fire Engine? We could go on, but the best thing to do is to see everything for yourself. Plan your visit at greyroots.com.
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MADE IN GREY CONTACTS GREY COUNTY | 595 9th Avenue East Owen Sound ON N4K 3E3 SAVANNA MYERS Director of Economic Development, Tourism & Culture savanna.myers@grey.ca 519-372-0219 x 1261
STEVE FURNESS Manager of Economic Development steve.furness@grey.ca 519-372-0219 x 1255
PHILLY MARKOWITZ Economic Development Officer – Local Food philly.markowitz@grey.ca 519-372-0219 x 6125
JACINDA RUDOLPH Economic Development Officer Attraction and Retention Jacinda.rudolph@grey.ca 519-372-0219 x 1270
COURTNEY MILLER Business Enterprise Manager courtney.miller@grey.ca 519-371-3232
TAYLOR CORFIELD Business Enterprise Coordinator taylor.corfield@grey.ca 519-372-0219 x 1297
DEEPIKAA GUPTA Local Immigration Partnership Coordinator Deepikaa.Gupta@grey.ca 519-372-0219 x 6108
ALISON THEODORE Economic Development Officer – Tourism alison.theodore@grey.ca 519-376-3365 x 6102
OWEN SOUND
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BRENT FISHER Manager of Community Development & Marketing 808 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4 bfisher@owensound.ca 519-376-4440 x. 1254 www.owensound.ca
APRIL MARSHALL Economic Development Manager 341 10th St.reet Hanover, ON N4N 1P5 amarshall@hanover.ca 519.364.2780 x 1253 www.hanover.ca
TIM HENDRY Manager of Communications & Economic Development 32 Mill St., Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0 thendry@thebluemountains.ca 519-599-3131 ext 282 www.thebluemountains.ca
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GEORGIAN BLUFFS
JANET SPERLING Manager of Strategic Initiatives 21 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford, ON N4L 1A1 jsperling@meaford.ca 519-538-1060, ext. 1102 www.meaford.ca
PATTY SINNAMON CAO Clerk 316837 Highway 6, RR1 Chatsworth, ON N0H 1G0 psinnamon@chatsworth.ca 519-794-3232, Ext. 124 www.chatsworth.ca
BRITTANY DRURY Interim CAO / Clerk 177 964 Grey Road 18 R.R. #3 bdrury@georgianbluffs.ca Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5 519-376-2729 x. 606 www.georgianbluffs.ca
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TERRI MURPHY Economic Development Officer 185667 Grey Road 9 Dundalk, ON N0C 1B0 tmurphy@southgate.ca 519-377-5057 www.southgate.ca
LAURA JOHNSTON Chief Administrative Officer 402813 Grey Rd 4, RR 2, Durham, ON N0G 1R0 ljohnston@westgrey.com 519-369-2200 www.westgrey.com
MICHELE HARRIS Director, Economic & Community Development 206 Toronto St., Unit 1 Markdale, ON N0C 1H0 harrism@greyhighlands.ca 519-986-1216 ext. 221 www.greyhighlands.ca
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