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Guelph Shops launches updated website just in time for the holiday shopping season

Updated website provides a user-friendly option for residents to shop at locally-grown businesses Guelph, Ont., November 29, 2024 – An updated and improved Guelph Shops website has launched ahead of the holiday shopping season. The updated website includes enhanced features to highlight local small businesses. The website features include: Automated business listings collected during the annual Employment Survey to maintain on-demand accuracy Enhanced Business Spotlight Profiles A mapping of businesses by category User-friendly functionality It also showcases a variety of unique Guelph classes and lessons, food and drink options, retail shopping experiences, and services. Additionally, the updated Guelph Shops website highlights local not-for-profit marketplaces to support organizations dedicated to keeping the dollar within the community. “Shopping in local small businesses is a wonderful way to… Continue reading Guelph Shops launches updated website just in time for the holiday shopping season

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Guelph Tourism invests in local experiences to grow the visitor economy

$86,300 awarded to tourism operators and events to enhance visitor experience Guelph, Ont., November 4, 2024 – The City of Guelph and Destination Marketing Guelph are thrilled to announce the successful implementation of the inaugural Tourism Funding Programs. This initiative has awarded a total of $86,300 to tourism operators and special events through a competitive application process for the Destination Animation Fund, the Gather Here Sponsorship Fund, and the Gaps and Needs Fund. These funds are aimed at investing in the tourism industry to position Guelph as a must-see visitor destination by developing new tourism experiences, supporting event attraction, and addressing key gaps in the tourism sector. “We were thrilled to be able to support enhancements to long-time and loved Guelph events,” said Hilary McCann,… Continue reading Guelph Tourism invests in local experiences to grow the visitor economy

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Seasonal patio program

Water barrier deinstall for downtown patios starting September 28 Guelph, Ont., September 28, 2024 – As the summer ends, the City is gearing up to collect all water barriers used for the Seasonal Patio Program. All businesses included in the Seasonal Patio Program are required to have their patio platforms, lighting, planters, debris, and any other equipment removed by Friday, September 27 at 11 p.m. On Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 from approximately 3 a.m. to 8 a.m. the City will drain water barriers throughout the downtown core. Pedestrian walks ways, transit, and other city services will not be impacted. The removal is expected to be completed Sunday, weather permitting. Resources Seasonal patio program  Patio team – [email protected] For more Information Alex Jaworiwsky,… Continue reading Seasonal patio program

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Guelph Tourism launches funding streams to support tourism product development

Tourism funding streams open for visitor-oriented events, experiences, and assets to boost Guelph’s tourism industry. Guelph, Ont., June 3, 2024— The City of Guelph and Destination Marketing Guelph are excited to announce the launch of the Tourism Grants Program, designed to support the development and attraction of new tourism initiatives across Guelph. On April 16, City Council passed the Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) Administration Policy, which outlined three funding portfolios to support strategic tourism investments that prioritize the advancement of Guelph’s reputation as a must-see visitor destination. The objectives of the funding streams are to support initiatives that demonstrate the ability to drive overnight stays at local accommodations and have a strong visitor appeal. The funding streams will be jointly managed between the City’s Tourism… Continue reading Guelph Tourism launches funding streams to support tourism product development

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City of Guelph welcomes Conestoga College to the downtown core

Key facts Conestoga College is ranked among Canada’s Top 15 research colleges. In 2021-22, almost 4,500 Conestoga students and 350 faculty members were engaged in applied research projects. The college serves more than 50,000 full and part-time learners each year through a growing network of campuses across Southwestern Ontario. The college has produced more than 170,000 graduates, who add more than $3.4 billion to Ontario’s economy each year. Release Guelph, Ont., April 13, 2023 – Conestoga College is building a new full-service programming campus in downtown Guelph. The new campus, first announced at a press conference, is set to open as early as September 2025 at 130 Macdonell Street as Co-operators move into a new head office in Guelph in 2024. The City of Guelph… Continue reading City of Guelph welcomes Conestoga College to the downtown core

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