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 About the #SupportTheBurne Initiative 

#SupportTheBurne is an award-winning marketing program (2020 Economic Development of Canada Marketing Award). The program was developed by Shelburne Economic Development, to support our local businesses during the height of COVID pandemic. The program is designed to encourage residents to invest locally, and increase our local businesses visibility, build connections, and increase prosperity.

Shelburne Economic Development along with our partner Country105 FM and the Towns social media assets (Facebook, website, twitter and billboards), collaborated with local businesses to develop marketing materials which were promoted throughout the Town, at no costs to local businesses, to advocate/advertise and increase awareness. 

Click Here to learn more or to sign-up email ed@shelburne.ca

Join Us!

Welcome to the 2024 Shelburne Economic Development Committee (EDC) Breakfast! Join us on Thursday May 2, 2024 | 6:00 am - 8:30 am, for a morning of networking and discussion about the economic growth in our community. This in-person event will be held at the Shelburne Royal Canadian Legion Branch 220. Meet local business owners, share ideas, and learn about upcoming projects. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and enjoy a fabulous Lavender Blue buffet breakfast. We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you concerned about the potential impact of the economic deceleration on your business? Are you seeking ways to optimize profits during challenging times? Join us for an insightful discussion, where Shaun Rath will briefly delve into the current economic landscape and explore practical approaches to boost profits in a slower economy for small & medium sized businesses.

Don't want to pay the extra fees?

Tickets can also be purchased in-person at the Town of Shelburne Office - 203 Main Street East, during the hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (The offices are closed during the lunch hour (12 noon - 1:00 PM).

Ticket cost: $28.25 ($25.00 + HST $3.25)

Keynote Speaker: Shaun Rath

Shaun is an experienced commercial lending professional and exceptionally motivated leader with over 25 years in business development, commercial banking, and advisory services. He has worked at BDC for the last 24 years where he has held leadership roles in small business and mid-market lending strategy and operations. He has been the leader for BDC’s team in the Brampton area (Brampton, Bolton, Caledon, Orangeville, Shelburne) since 2021 and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and the future of banking, including how to adapt technologies to optimize the client experience.  Shaun has an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. 

SAVE THE DATE – EDC \ ROTARY GOLF CLASSIC JUNE 6, 2023

The Shelburne EDC and Rotary Club of Shelburne are pleased to invite you to join us for the EDC\Rotary Golf Classic on June 6, 2024. 

This incredible tournament, held at the Shelburne Golf Course, is an event that many look forward to as a time to celebrate successes within our business community. The partnership of the Shelburne EDC and Rotary has proved to be a great combination since 2020 and we look forward to building on this success into the future. 

This tournament was instrumental in securing the $300,000 raised to make the Splash Pad for Shelburne a reality. It opened late last summer! 

The EDC/Rotary Golf Tournament will once again, in 2024, serve as a fundraiser in support of Recreation and Accessible Parks in Shelburne. 

The success of this event relies on the generosity of sponsors. See attached for a wide range of sponsorship opportunities with valuable benefits and promotion. Please help us continue our work to help support recreation in Shelburne Parks. 

This year we will have a shotgun start at noon and after 18 Holes of golf there will be a sit-down dinner in the Club House. The tournament will once again be a time of networking, great golf, delicious food and fun, all the while raising money for great community projects. 

Tickets will be available from EDC and Rotary Members and on-line at EventBrite.ca (preferred)

To register online click the button below.

Register Here

More ways to support!

The funds raised by the Golf Tournament are used to support Recreation and Accessible Parks in Shelburne. You can support efforts in one of two ways:

Donate an auction item(s) 

Have an experience, product or service to donate?

Connect with Shelburne Rotary today. 

Sponsorship 

See sponsorship opportunities HERE.  

Thank you to all participants, sponsors and volunteers who make this much-anticipated tournament a success!  

Fridays in the Park (Ended)

Fridays in the Park - Free Community Events 

The Town of Shelburne will be hosting “Fridays in the Park” at Jack Downing Park. The events are free and include a diverse line-up of live music, children entertainment and community activities, to engages residents, visitors and raise the profile of our local businesses. The events are sponsored by the Town of Shelburne, in partnership with the Shelburne BIA, Central Counties Tourism and the GSP Group.

Have Your Say Shelburne: Fridays in the Park Event Survey

We are seeking your feedback on the Friday in the Park events at Jack Downing Park. Your input will be invaluable; in determining the best way forward and guiding our future decisions to ensure we make choices that benefit our community.

This survey will take about 5 minutes to complete. We do not collect personal information, and all responses will be summarized as percentages or averages in a report, ensuring anonymity. Your feedback is invaluable, and based on the survey results, we’ll develop and implement actions for future events.

Who Can Participate?

The survey is open to everyone who lives, works, or visits Shelburne.

Your Privacy Matters!

We don’t require personal information, and your responses will remain confidential.  

Complete the Survey by clicking the button below.

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The events line-up!

June 14 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Campfire Poets  The band starts with the founding members, Geoff and Ryan. This duo has developed a chemistry that is seldom matched, and using a one-of-a-kind hand drum, acoustic guitar and excellent vocals from both, the duo can fill a room with as much sound as most bands and incorporate the audience like no other. Bring in Dennis on Keyboards and vocals for the trio and take the sound to a whole other level! With a song list of over 200 songs, they can please any audience!  From their start in small pubs, 'The Poets' have become a favourite of the summer festivals including Caledon's Canada day celebration, Woodbridge and Orangeville Rib Fest, Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival and Founder's Day celebration.        Drew Ripley Entertainment Building a life out of balloons was not the original plan, yet as a full-time artist, Drew has discovered a medium that can stir the emotions and create the unexpected. Ideally, every piece will create a positive memorable reaction. While his art focuses on the balloons, technology rigging, and acting skills are required to create the most difficult projects. As an entertainer, his desire is to leave a sense of whimsy and delight with the audience. Created in 2009, Drew operates an entertainment company that specializes in one-of-a-kind Balloon Art, Décor, and Entertainment. He uses his finely tuned balloon skills to create one-of-a-kind balloon shows, costumes and displays. His talents have led him to several major projects in Canada, the USA, Qatar, and even Israel. These one-of-a-kind projects are designed for major events and typically use a minimum of 40,000 balloons.  Face Painting and Fun balloons

June 21 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Clerel (8:15 PM - 9:00 PM) A natural-born vocalist, soul singer & songwriter Clerel nurtured his taste for melody in his coastal hometown of Douala, Cameroon, where he grew up listening to music from his parents’ record collection, which ranged from church hymns and afrobeat to French chanson. As a child, he developed a habit of singing his favorite songs to himself as a way to “listen” to them whenever he desired, an exercise that helped hone his signature smooth tone. While he's spent most of 2020 working on a new collection of songs, Clerel has also appeared on reality TV show La Voix (The Voice Canada), and earlier this summer he took part in the Montreal International Jazz Festival, where he gave a highly acclaimed performance of his original music in front of an audience of over 3000 spectators. Listeners around the world continue to fall in love with the young musician's soulful universe.     Artdigenous Creations (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) “Family Fun with Creative Art: Painting Wood Rounds to Honour Indigenous Culture and Remember  Missing & Murdered Indigenous Children” Gathering around the table, brushes in hand, families create beautiful art on wooden rounds. Whether it's kids or adults, the goal is to celebrate native culture and pay tribute to those who are no longer with us. Each stroke of the brush becomes a heartfelt connection to the past, a colorful reminder of resilience and hope.   Eagleheart Singer’s and Dancer’s (6:30 PM - 7:00 PM) Bhangra Fitness: Bhangra Dancers (7:00 PM - 7:20 PM) DJ - Box Office Events (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Paw Patrol Skye and Chase (7:00 - 9:00 PM) Face Painting and Fun Balloons (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) All times are estimated  Event Sponsor

July 05 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Team T and J (6:30 PM - 7:15 PM) TEAM T&J takes kids interactive music and entertainment to incredible heights with a high-energy, super powered concert! Team T&J is a live experience and an interactive journey of self-exploration, creativity, and participation that encourages kids to see and feel what it means to come together and stick2gether! A hands-on, action oriented live music show. We show you what it looks like to be true to who you are while coming together as a team! "Through diversity and inclusion, the meaning and messaging behind what team T&J offer is becoming a more and more prevalent need in all our lives."        The Wanted (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM) The Wanted fuse vintage North American folk, blues and country music with rockabilly, bluegrass and rock and roll in a distinctive roots music mash-up. This is full-throated, full-throttle entertainment, imbued with a spirit that is darkly haunting, incisively witty, or just plain fun. Dragoon Summit Station (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) Mario - The Mario Brothers (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Face Painting and Fun Balloons (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Slime making Booths (6:00 PM -9:00 PM) All times are estimates

July 19 | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Community Garage Sale 4-7 PM Fridays in the Park Community Garage Sale - Participants Wanted! Calling all garage sale enthusiasts! 🤩 We are looking for participants to join us and share their unique and interesting items in our Shelburne Community garage sale - spaces are free. However, vendors will be required to purchase liability insurance, in accordance with the Town of Shelburne’s policy.   Here's your chance to turn your treasures into someone else's - bring your items down to Jack Downing Park and mingle with our community and sell your garage sale items! Register now for an 8FT X 8FT space, only 12 available!   Sign Me Up! Naomi Bristow - The Singin' Cowgirl (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Naomi is a young cowgirl that hails from a small farm in Ontario. Her family was involved in the rodeo life which led her down the path of country, western and gospel music. In the past 15 years she has traveled across the countryside in Canada and the United States performing for thousands, while being rewarded with kindness and admiration from folks of every age. Naomi's love for traditional country music lead her to self-taught yodeling, which she incorporates into her performances for an overwhelming response. Tim Ronan (6:15 PM - 8:15 PM) Tim Ronan is an accomplished musician and guitarist. Born and raised in a farming community in  rural Southern Ontario, Tim has been exposed to the joy and transformative power of music from a very young age, and his earliest work is riddled with the hums of his Irish ancestry. Tim’s passion for music began in his childhood, experimenting with a plethora of instruments (even the bagpipes!) and his professionalism has developed as he became a renowned community artist, cherished for the heart and soul that he pours into every song and every show.         Slime Making Booths (6:00 PM -9:00 PM) Face Painting | Fun Balloons (6:00 PM -9:00 PM) Bubba the Clown (6:00 PM -9:00 PM) All times are estimates

August 30 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Terra Lightfoot (8:15 PM - 9:00 PM) Terra Lightfoot is a Juno- and Polaris-nominated guitarist-singer-songwriter from Hamilton, Ontario. In 2020, she marked her first decade as a recording artist with the Speed, recorded by Grammy-winning producer Jay Newland at Memphis' legendary Royal Studios. That session also produced a cover of Leadbelly’s “Where Did you Sleep Last Night?”. In early 2022, Lightfoot launched her own label, Midnight Choir, with single “Sleepyhead.” Sixth album Healing Power (released Oct 13, 2023) reunites her with producer/engineer Gus van Go for a career-best outing.  Praise for Terra Lightfoot “One of Canada's best all-around musicians... an amazing tour de force, the complete package” - CBC Music “Cuts like lightning to a tree” - The Globe and Mail “Timeless influences from above and below the border” - American Songwriter    Charlie Edward (6:45 PM – 7:30 PM)   Charlie Edward is a 20 year old young gun originally from London, Ontario. ROCK N ROLL was what this kid was born to do. After some time in LA working with Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson, Charlie caught the attention of Marlon Young who discovered/produced Greta Van Fleet and plays guitar for Kid Rock. He has also worked with the likes of Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine), Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots), Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil), Colin MacDonald (The Trews) and many more. Usually seen on the side-lines playing lead guitar for other acts or writing music in private, Charlie decided to take a risk and put it all out there after some encouragement from fellow musicians in California.He may be small in stature but this kid will SET YOU STRAIGHT with his wide vocal range and monster guitar tones.   The Matlockes  (6:15 PM - 8:15 PM) Five talented young musicians from small-town Southern Ontario bringing new life to the rock scene with original songs and covers alike. Together, we create a musical force to be reckoned with, pulling inspiration and covering songs from bands such as Metallica, Foo Fighters, Black Sabbath, Kaleo, and Greta Van Fleet. Join us on our journey from the basement to the stadium, and never forget that we are the  Matlockes.      Drew Ripley Stilt Walking + Juggling Face Painting | Fun Balloons (6:00 PM -9:00 PM) Pikachu (7:00 PM -9:00 PM)  All times are estimates

Event Location | Jack Downing Park

Jack Downing Park 140 Main Street East, Shelburne ON

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Book your business interview today!

In person business interviews take approximately 1 hour and are easily scheduled by clicking the 'Book My Meeting' button below. The information collected will help to identify local challenges, opportunities, and track trends in the business community, and support the development of Economic Development priorities. 

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Participating Businesses

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Adlai Law Professional Corporation

African Caribbean Grocery Store

Blavish Hair and Beauty Supply

Blue Mountain Plastics Inc

Canadian Mouse Trips

Claxton Denturist

Custom T-Thrift

DeMarco's Café

Dentistry at Summer Hill

Dream Beauty Lounge

Finiti Seafood Depot

Go with Crowe - Keller Williams Real Estate

Jelly Craft Bakery

Karen Creates

Local Tile Co

Marble Slab Creamery

Marg McCarty Professional Real Estate Services Inc

McDonalds - Shelburne

Pazazz

Renaissance Respiratory Home Care Services Inc

RISE Physio and Wellness

Shelburne Family Chiropractic

Shelburne Optometry

Shelburne Physiotherapy Centre

Shelburne Town Pharmacy

Spaw-Fect grooming

Streams Community Hub

Ten of Tarts

The Barber Shop

The Creative Social Worker

The Tipsy Fox

The Wool and Silk Company

Tim Hortons

Town Fitness

Town Tees

TrainerGames Fitness Centre

The Town of Shelburne’s Economic Development is seeking feedback from the business community through our Business Survey. The information collected will help to identify local challenges and opportunities, track trends in the business community, and support the development of priorities.

The Survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

2 rules for this survey

1. The “Skip It” Rule – Most questions apart from business details (address, contact information and NAICS code) are not mandatory, if there is a question that you can’t or don’t want to answer, you can skip it.

2. Confidentiality – Confidentiality - Personal information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, M. 56, R.S.O 1990 and will be used for the sole purpose that it has been collected. All information you provide is confidential.

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6 Fridays in the Park - Free Community Events 

The Town of Shelburne will be hosting “6 Fridays in the Park” at Jack Downing Park. The events are free and include a diverse line-up of live music, children entertainment and community activities, to engages residents, visitors and raise the profile of our local businesses. The series of outdoor events ended September 1, 2023. 

6 Fridays in the Park Survey

We want your input to help improve events at Jack Downing Park. Feedback from the survey will help inform the Town about how to better fulfill the wants and needs of our community and build a blueprint that will help turn Jack Downing Park into the Community's Living Room.

The survey is open to all who live and/or work in Shelburne as well as visitors, and the confidentiality of individual responses will be maintained - Survey is closed.

Survey Results (Infographic)

Your Participation Counts!

If you are a local business owner and you would like to support this initiative, please consider the below option(s) and complete our online form - takes less than 5 minutes to complete.

• Offer adjacent event promotion
• Book a free ‘share your wares table'
• Provide items for our prize baskets
• Volunteer
• Event sponsor.

Complete the Form  

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

* June 16 Downtown Scavenger Hunt starts at 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM

Event Schedule 

June 16

• Jay Kipps Band
• Downtown Business Scavenger Hunt (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
• Face Painting and Fun Balloons
• Caricatures
• Local Business Vendors 

June 23

• Sharon, Lois & Bram Singalong with Sharon, Randi & Friends

• Making Slime
• Local Business Vendors
• Musician
• Face Painting and Fun Balloons

July 7

• Community Garage Sale

• Shenanigans Magic Show

• Musicians
  • Josh Oatman
  • TooNice Reggae
• Caricatures
• Face Painting and fun Balloons

July 14

• Boomerang R&B, Soul and Funk
• Noah Nogueira Entertainment - Magic + Juggling + Comedy
• Turn it out Dance Studio
• Local Vendors
• Caricatures

August 4

• The Sidemen Classical Jazz Band
• Community Bingo
• Local Vendors
• Face Painting and fun Balloons 

September 1

• Campfire Poets
• Drew Ripley - Balloon Show 
• Noah Nogueira Entertainment - Magic + Juggling + Comedy
• Local Vendors
• Caricatures
• Face Painting

Project Objectives

To ignite Jack Downing Park through arts, culture, and entertainment.

History

BIG Move #8 - Redesign Jack Downing Park, to become the community’s living room. Jack Downing Park is strategically located Downtown Shelburne, and in 2022 the Town converted the park into a space that is ready to host a wide range of community-based outdoor programming/activities – communities living room.

Outcomes

Facilitation of free events to ignite JDP and increase consumer traffic to the downtown core and engage business partners, through event collaboration. 

Event Completed April 20, 2023

We Are Hiring!

Career seekers plan to attend the Shelburne Career Fair and meet face to face with over 30+ local employers who are looking to hire. Whether you are looking for a new Career, thinking about a career change or upgrading your skills, be sure to attend the Shelburne Career Fair today.

If you are looking for a new Career or career opportunities, the Career Fair is your one stop connection to connect face to face with potential employers that are looking to recruit qualified candidates into their organization.

Date and time

Thu, 20 Apr 2023, 1:00 - 7:00 PM EDT

Location

Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex 200 Fiddle Park Lane Shelburne, ON 

Education & Career Services

Meet with representatives from UGDSB supports and Georgian College and get information you need on academic services and guidance, that can help you reach your educational and career goals.

Find a Career and explore your employment, career, and training options!

SAVE THE DATE – EDC \ ROTARY GOLF CLASSIC JUNE 8TH 2023

The Shelburne EDC and Rotary Club of Shelburne are pleased to invite you to join us for the EDC\Rotary Golf Classic on June 8, 2023.

This incredible tournament, held at the Shelburne Golf Course, is an event that many look forward to as a time to celebrate successes within our business community. The partnership of the Shelburne EDC and Rotary has proved to be a great combination since 2020 and we look forward to building on this success into the future.

This tournament was instrumental in securing the $300,000 raised to make the Splash Pad for Shelburne a reality. In 3 years, this event raised approximately $55,000 to ensure that kids will be splashing this summer. Construction has already begun!

The EDC/Rotary Golf Tournament will once again, in 2023, serve as a fundraiser in support of features for Recreation, Fun and Accessible Parks in Shelburne.

New this year the Registration Reception, before heading out to the course, enjoy light snacks and an opportunity to network before the shotgun start at noon. After 18 Holes of golf there will be a sit-down dinner in the Club House.

The tournament will once again be a time of networking, great golf, delicious food, and fun, all the while raising money for great community projects.

Tickets will be available from EDC and Rotary Members and on-line at EventBrite.ca (preferred)
To register online click the button below. 

Register Me!

Session Completed

Here we grow again, a comprehensive look at Shelburne’s growth and future. Join us as we discuss Shelburne’s current and future growth. Event Date: Sept. 7, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Completed

Aaron Wudrick will provide a brief overview of the economic consequences of COVID, what it likely means for governments going forward and the potential impact on small businesses

Event Date: Sept. 21, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Completed

Karen Webster of RLB Chartered Professional Accountants will discuss succession planning, minimizing future tax implications by planning ahead.

This session will be packed with planning tips to help answer how a succession plan works, why it is necessary, who should create one, when should you create one while minimizing the tax implications and protecting your business.

Event Date: October 5, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Session Completed

Cybercrime Awareness & Prevention:  Providing the audience with the current c

ybercrime trends targeting Ontario Businesses, and some best cyber security practices that can be implemented to improve your security posture to prevent becoming victimized.

Event Date: Oct. 19, 2022 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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