Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation
842 Nellis St. N4S 4C3 Woodstock, ON, Canada

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the craft breweries from region who took home multiple wins at the 2020 Ontario Brewing Awards over the weekend - Meuse Brewing Company, New Limburg Brewery, Anderson Craft Ales, Sons of Kent Brewing Co, Walkerville Brewery, and Kingsville Brewery.

Ontario is investing $9 million through the new Reconnect Festival and Event Program to support municipalities & event organizers. More info and to apply before December 1st deadline, visit here >> ow.ly/stFm30rgjSg

The "Spark" Program from Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab has launched in London. Do you have a new tourism idea? You could receive a $3K+ mentorship and grant to help bring it to life. Learn more & apply here >> http://ow.ly/dBIk30rjJUv

Canada United Small Business Relief Fund provides up to $5,000 relief grant to help small Canadian businesses with their recovery efforts as a result of COVID-19. Full information and application available here >> http://ow.ly/wRG530rg9Lu

Lest We Forget.

We accepting proposals from firms for a full redesign of our consumer facing website - OntariosSouthwest.com. Submission deadline is Nov. 30th. If you know of a firm who'd be interested, please share link >> http://ow.ly/hjSu30rjodL

Find resources available specifically for Ontario businesses with fewer than 100 employees including help to get online, PPE suppliers and more here >> http://ow.ly/Rkv830rfVNi #smallbusinessweek

Happy #SmallBusinessWeek! Entrepreneurs and small businesses have shown tremendous resilience, innovation, strength and passion over the course of this difficult year - it's been amazing to see and let's continue to support them! #shopsmallbusiness

Unlocked & Inspired will be back in January 2021 and is virtual this year! Learn how to strategically, build, price, and market experiences that can grow your business. Full info here >> http://ow.ly/oiG630reYJw

Great program built to foster and support new tourism ideas. It looks for passionate, creative people who want to share their story and celebrate community. Full information and application guide here >> http://ow.ly/TqDg30reMR1

Looking for more information about recovery resources available for Ontario businesses with fewer than 100 employees from the province. Find them here >> http://ow.ly/phfm30rdWT2

Happy Ontario Agriculture Week! Let's continue to celebrate & recognize Ontario’s farmers & all the food they produce that we enjoy. http://ow.ly/8EXX30rdnNt #OntAgWeek

The Ontario Tourism Summit 2020 is all virtual and runs October 27th-28th. The summit will help to provide opportunities for revenue growth, support local, and celebrate excellence. Full info and registration here >> ow.ly/2pon30rcLod

ShopHERE provides independent small businesses and artists with a quick, easy and no-cost way to get selling online right away. Learn more & access free tools here >> http://ow.ly/wFIl30rcm7U

Happy World Tourism Day! World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has designated 2020 as the Year of Tourism and Rural Development. It's an opportunity to promote the potential of tourism to create jobs and opportunities. It's also designed to advance inclusion and highlight the unique role tourism can play in preserving and promoting natural and cultural heritage.

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada Tourism Congress is going virtual this year and it's FREE to register. Come together with colleagues to share stories (the good and the bad) as well as get insights into to rebuilding the visitor economy and help recover from the pandemic. Register here >> https://t.co/0z3DbzhU4q

With topics such as Building Consumer Confidence, Sustainability, Unbalanced vs. Balanced Tourism, and Innovation, there's many great ideas discussed in our Let's Talk Tourism in OSW Series. Watch the videos here >> http://ow.ly/owKV30rbmLq