Surviving and Thriving with Seasonality
Join the growing network of practitioners interested in economic development and downtown revitalization when the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) hosts the next session in the series, on June 5, 2019, from 10:30-12:00.
Previous sessions have focused on measuring progress on downtown revitalization, undertaking physical improvements to support the success of businesses, and key programs to support downtown revitalization (Main Street Revitalization Initiative and Digital Main Street).
This session will focus on strategies that municipalities and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) are using to address seasonality in downtown areas, and variations in seasonal population and visitation. Representatives from the Towns of Goderich and Collingwood will discuss events, promotions, and other activities that are keeping the downtown area a destination beyond their traditional summer and winter peak seasons. The session will conclude with an interactive question and answer period, and an opportunity to share any insights you have on dealing with the challenges and opportunities that our varied, Ontario climate offers for downtown areas.
To register for the event, click on the link below:
https://june2019-omafra-dr-communityofpractice.eventbrite.ca
OMAFRA facilitates and coordinates resources and tools to assist rural Ontario communities with engaging in economic development. For more information on OMAFRA’s Downtown Revitalization program, visit our website or contact the Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor in your area.
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