Heritage is culture too
Events
Absolutely pumped for @artoftransition.ca “THINK DURHAM: Creative Think Tank” @UOIT today
June 22nd, 2010 by Sue SutcliffeAccessibility Expo Coverage on Global News!
June 18th, 2010 by Kerri KingThe Accessibility Expo yesterday was a huge success – see Global News coverage with awesome interview with Tracey TynerCavanagh below…
http://www.globaltoronto.com/video/index.html?releasePID=46YuPWYjWpXHvTYHHIc8v23ja0NVnEF_
Congratulations all on a job well done!
Accessibility EXPO kicks off this morning!
June 17th, 2010 by Kerri KingDoug Lindeblom, Director of Economic Development and Tourism welcomes the business community for an Accessibility Workshop with Sarah White of The Accessibility Experts. The Expo runs from 10am-8pm today at UOIT / Durham College in The Recreation and Wellness Centre.
Business Breakfast on June 17
June 11th, 2010 by Kerri KingLocal business owners invited to learn about accessibility
As part of the Durham Region Accessibility Expo, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Economic Development and Tourism Department, will be hosting a breakfast session to educate local business owners on accessibility compliance requirements.
WHEN: Thursday, June 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
WHERE: Durham College/ UOIT Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa
WHY: The Business Breakfast event is open to business owners who want to learn more about the requirements contained in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Under this legislation, all businesses within the Province of Ontario must take measures to provide accessible customer service to those with disabilities by Jan. 1, 2012.
NOTE: Limited seating is available. Two representatives from each business will be accommodated Kerri King Tourism Manager The Regional Municipality of Durham Economic Development and Tourism 605 Rossland Road East Level 5 PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
Direct Line: 905.668.4113 ext. 2606 Fax: 905.666.6228 Toll Free: 800.413.0017
Justin Hines at Durham Region Accessiblity Expo (June 17, 2010 10am – 8pm)
June 10th, 2010 by Durham Tourism<p><a href="http://www.durham.ca/default.asp?nr=/corpoverview/accessibility/expo/expo.htm&setFooter=/includes/corpFooter.inc" target="_new"><img src="http://www.durham.ca/images/corp/accessibility/expo/CelebratingAbilities.jpg" alt="Accessibility Logo - Celebrating Abilities. Celebrating Life." hspace="10" width="159" height="158" align="left" /></a><strong>Learn about the new law in Ontario called <em>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).</em></strong></p>
<p>The Accessibility Expo is the first of its kind in Durham where the Regional and local municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees have partnered with the Region of Durham Economic Development & Tourism Department to bring our community an important event on new legislation, accessibility and abilities.</p> <table border="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td>•</td> <td>An Accessibility Marketplace will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing products and services.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>•</td> <td>An exciting lineup of extraordinary speakers and performers including:</td>
</tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Robert Pio Hajjar</strong>, a charismatic, motivational speaker, who travels widely as living proof of what is possible when you include and encourage people with intellectual disabilities.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Mark Nagler’s</strong> ambition and perseverance is told with humour that<br /> will motivate.</p> <p>Speaking from experience, <strong>Paul Rosen</strong>, Paralympic Gold Medalist & Sledge Hockey Goaltender, joins us to inspire through his story of courage.</p>
<p>Special performance and speaking engagement by <strong>Justin Hines</strong>… his words and music will move you.</p> <p><a href="http://www.durham.ca/default.asp?nr=/corpoverview/accessibility/expo/expo.htm&setFooter=/includes/corpFooter.inc" target="_new">Click here for more information</a></p>
Learn about the new law in Ontario called Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
The Accessibility Expo is the first of its kind in Durham where the Regional and local municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees have partnered with the Region of Durham Economic Development & Tourism Department to bring our community an important event on new legislation, accessibility and abilities.
| • | An Accessibility Marketplace will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing products and services. |
| • | An exciting lineup of extraordinary speakers and performers |
Click here for registration form. For more information, or if you require the registration form in another format, please contact Tracey Tyner Cavanagh at 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2103.
Creative Think Tank on June 22nd
June 10th, 2010 by Kerri KingGood afternoon Art of Transition partners!
On June 22, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Economic Development and Tourism Department, together with The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College, will be hosting the Think Durham-Creative Think Tank Session.
The intention of the event is to bring together members of the business community, key stakeholders, politicians, students, academics and government for an inclusive Creative Think Tank Session to explore ideas and establish action groups based on feedback that has evolved from the original Art of Transition (AOT) held event last November.
Since that event, a Creative Think Tank Advisory Group, made up of AOT partners, was formed and tasked with developing three key areas to further develop action items. These three topics include the advancement of small-and medium-sized enterprises; culture; and marketing.
From this event, The Economic Development and Tourism Department will compile findings, identify linkages to the Durham Region Strategic Plan 2009-2014 and integrate strategies with current and future Economic Development and Tourism plans.
We look forward to collaborating with you-and hope to see you on June 22. Please RSVP to tourism@durham.ca by Tuesday, June 15 at 9 AM if you are interested in joining us!
RSVPs will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as space is limited.
Agenda and meeting logistics will follow once you have registered with us.
Many thanks for your interest and support!
Have a great day,
Kerri King Tourism Manager The Regional Municipality of Durham Economic Development and Tourism 605 Rossland Road East Level 5 PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
Direct Line: 905.668.4113 ext. 2606 Fax: 905.666.6228 Toll Free: 800.413.0017
Dr. Richard Florida Launches the Great Re-Set at Rotman School of Business
May 4th, 2010 by Kerri KingAttending the launch of Dr. Florida’s new book at Rotman tonight…
The Great Reset: How new ways of living and working drive the post-crash prosperity.
Dr. Florida says in order to re-set the economy, we need to increase efficiencies, make cost of housing and cars more affordable, and focus on the new economy.
Question:
Do we need these giant houses? Would we have a better quality of life if we weren’t spending all of our disposable income on cars, houses? Florida says that we have to reset the cost of housing in order to make the cost of living more realistic and sustainable.
Florida says that we need to look at:
-rental housing -transit commuting -walkable communities
Is the mindset in Durham Region to Reset?
What do you think?
Here’s why maple syrup is very good for your health…from the Toronto Star
March 23rd, 2010 by Jennifer SantosAfter reading this article, be sure to check out the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival this weekend (March 27 and 28), and Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival this weekend and next (April 3 and 4)!
The top-secret research of Durham’s superstar scientist
January 19th, 2010 by Jennifer SantosNewsDurhamRegion.com recently featured a fascinating article about Art of Transition speaker Wayne Conrad.
