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InDufferin

Welcome to the official page for Dufferin County's Economic Development brand, InDufferin. Give us a like and a follow to stay in the know!

InDufferin is here to highlight what’s happening on the business scene in Dufferin County.

10/03/2022

Does your business have a tourism offering?

Something a visitor could see, do, or buy? Join a path and get found! DBOT has launched the Dufferin Tourism Trails. Every local tourism business is invited to participate in this free program. Here's how:

Pick a trail category (or categories) that you self-identify in and/or areas where you’d like to receive coaching. DBOT will give you a free workshop in the areas you want to learn more about, and then recognize and celebrate your business in its category (or categories). The Dufferin Tourism Trails - and the businesses on them - will be extensively promoted locally and across the GTA – make sure your business is on a path!

Visit https://dufferinbot.ca/tourism/ to learn more and sign up!

09/30/2022

Does your business have a tourism offering? Something a visitor could see, do, or buy?

Join a path and get found! DBOT has launched the Dufferin Tourism Trails and is hosting FREE a coaching and knowledge sharing session this Oct 4.

Each session will be led by a presenter, providing you with data on the tourism industry relevant to the category, share tips and suggestions on the unique needs of visitors, and provide information on additional training opportunities and articles for you to take away from the session for your own growth.

REGISTER with for as many of our knowledge sharing sessions as you would like and get your business recognized as a LGBTQ+ Safe Space, Tourism Attraction, Accessible business, Environmentally Responsibility or Socially Responsible business on the Dufferin Tourism Trails!

Look forward to a day of learning and networking with other tourism-ready businesses in Dufferin.

Session Schedule:

- LGBTQ + Safe Space Session, 9:15am-10:45am
- Tourism Attraction, 10:45am-12:45pm (including lunch + networking)
- Accessibility, 12:00pm-1:30pm (including lunch + networking)
- Environmentally and Socially Responsible Session, 1:30pm-3:15pm
- All Sessions (full day, including lunch + networking), 9:15am-3:15pm

09/27/2022

SEO: The Way to Get Your Business Noticed
Wednesday, October 5 from 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Search engine optimization serves as a digital megaphone for your business and can help you increase your online visibility. Having your business appear on search engines like Google is critical and no matter the size of your venture, SEO can help you attract prospective and existing customers to your website. Having SEO as part of your marketing strategy is vital and should always be top of mind.

During this webinar with Danny Vogler, Director of Marketing & Sales at Treefrog Inc, participants will learn about SEO and how it can help amplify your business. Danny will also share his expertise on how to create a local SEO strategy and platforms that can help your business.

Registration is required to receive a link for the webinar. Please register at least one day in advance to reserve your spot. Register online at https://calendar.orangeville.ca/business/

09/14/2022

Only a few days left to apply!

What makes Holiday Treasures Arts and Crafts Sale unique?

✨ 60 vendors displayed in the Main Gallery of the Museum of Dufferin, surrounded by three historic buildings!

✨ MoD staff handle all sales over the two-week event – you drop off your products and we handle the rest.

✨ No application fee.

Holiday Treasures has been running for 18 years! We have visitors who return every year from far and wide.

Are you an artist, maker or craftperson interested in participating?

Deadline to apply is Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 5pm.

Visit www.dufferinmuseum.com/holidaytreasurescall for more.

09/12/2022

Apply For The Grow Your Business Online Grant!

As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the Government of Canada has partnered with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Grow Your Business Online grant.

Through this program, small business owners can receive a micro-grant worth up to $2,400 to help get their business online, give their e-commerce presence a boost, or digitalize business operations. Grant recipients must commit to maintaining their digital adoption strategy for at least six months.

In addition, e-commerce advisors will be available to work with grant recipients to help identify their digital needs, provide links to digital resources, help with completing applications, and answering questions on the Grow Your Business Online program.

Learn more here: https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canada-digital-adoption-program/en

09/10/2022

Tourism-ready businesses have been submitting to be part of the Dufferin Tourism Trails project.

Businesses can identify certain categories that appeal to locals and visitors’ areas of interest, receive any necessary coaching in these areas, and then benefit from the extensive advertising campaign to attract tourists from outside our area to Dufferin.

First coaching sessions start Sept 20!

To learn more about the Dufferin Board of Trade’s Dufferin Tourism Trails project, visit https://dufferinbot.ca/tourism/

09/07/2022

On September 7 every year, Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Day is officially celebrated in Ontario.⁠
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Ukrainian Canadians have been a part of the Canadian cultural mosaic since 1891. They have made a profound mark on the development of Canada through their contributions to arts and culture, politics, education, and sports.⁠
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Canada is home to over 1.3 million Ukrainian Canadians and they are Canada’s 11th largest ethnic group.⁠
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Happy Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Day!⁠
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08/29/2022

🌍️ Call for Applications!

Dufferin County's is creating a Youth Climate Activation Circle and is looking for youth ages 16-25 to help drive climate action in our community.

🌍️ As a Youth Climate Ambassador, you will:

LEARN about climate change

COLLABORATE with fellow volunteers

TAKE meaningful climate action

CONNECT with local experts

🌍️ What We Can Offer You:

A $500 stipend or volunteer hours

Reimbursement for eligible expenses

“Youth Climate Ambassador" certificate

A letter of support and/or reference

Exposure to ‘green’ career pathways

Learn more and apply by September 30th at joinindufferin.com/ycac

Climate change is an issue of justice. This is why applications from youth from communities experiencing social, economic and other barriers, including people of colour, newcomers, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, women, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities / disabled will be given priority.

08/25/2022

Holy cow!

Rawhide Adventures is holding a Cattle Clinic for those who want to learn more about how to move cattle by horseback and the different roles there are on a cattle drive.

Offering a fun and relaxed learning environment, it’s all about having a wonderful time riding out around cows.

Beginners welcome!

🗓️ SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022
🕛️ 9 AM – 12 PM

For more info, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1176530109550007/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external_search_engine%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

08/15/2022

Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. ⁠
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Whether you are seeking start-up capital or just want a solid road map to guide you through the early years of your business, a workable small business plan will help you work toward your goals.⁠
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is offering an introduction to planning via their webinar, Business Plan Basics. In this FREE webinar, they'll cover the contents of a plan, executive summary, company overview, marketing strategy and an introduction to the library’s market research tools.⁠
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📅 Aug 11, 2022⁠
🕚 2-3:15PM⁠
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Register via https://www.sbcontario.ca/event/business-plan-basics-part-1-2/
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08/10/2022

Calling all artists, makers and craftpersons! The call for entry for the Holiday Treasures Arts and Crafts Sale is now open. ⁠
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60 vendors displayed in the Main Gallery of the , surrounded by three historic buildings! ⁠
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MoD staff handle all sales over the two-week event – you drop off your products and we handle the rest. ⁠
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No application fee. ⁠
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Holiday Treasures has been running for 18 years! We have visitors who return every year from far and wide. ⁠
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Deadline to apply is Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 5pm. ⁠
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Learn more via http://dufferinmuseum.com/holidaytreasurescall
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Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
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