In her annual State of the City address this morning, Mayor Karen Farbridge asserted that Guelph is a “charismatic city” because of its capacity for collaboration and innovation. The mayor told two stories to illustrate this capacity. The first involves a local company called Enpar, which is developing new technologies to treat water and waste […]
Category: Branding of Guelph
Jobless rate lowest in Canada
The following article appeared in the September 15 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Guelph has the lowest unemployment rate of any city in the country, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. Numbers released by StatsCan this month indicate the seasonally adjusted three-month moving average unemployment rate for the city was 4.7 per cent […]
Guelph boasts lowest jobless rate in country
The following article appeared in the September 15 edition of the Guelph Tribune: It may not be an all-time low, but Guelph’s unemployment rate for August came close at 4.7 per cent – the lowest in the country. “Our existing employers are getting busier and we’ve got new employers coming into Guelph,” said Guelph Chamber of Commerce […]
Guelph Transit unveils new logo on hybrid vehicle
Mayor Farbridge and Executive Director of Operations and Transit Services, Derek McCaughan unveiled Guelph Transit’s new logo on a hybrid vehicle at St. George’s Square today. “This is an exciting time for Guelph Transit, with new and improved routes, better service levels, and a new transit terminal all on the horizon. The new logo reflects […]
Tourism Video Blog – Guelph Tourism Services
Guelph Tourism Services is inviting you to check out the Tourism Video Blog on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/guelphtourism. Each week, one of our two full time summer Travel Counsellors, presents a short video blog to highlight tourism opportunities, weekly events and local businesses in Guelph and area. They also invite comments, questions, and suggestions for […]
tastereal’s new “Farmalicious” event takes over 12 local restaurant menus this harvest season.
Every weekend from August 5 to October 15 a local restaurant will alter their menu to incorporate in-season produce, meats, breads and eggs from Guelph and Wellington County farmers and producers. Information on contributing farms and businesses will be on display to educate patrons on where their food is coming from, participants will also have […]
youtube: Tomorrow in London
My wife found this, and as a native of London, thought you might find this video promoting London’s industries of interest. We think Guelph should do something similar to promote its excellent industries and perhaps its educational facilities as well, since they contribute to a skilled labour force. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un8jzCbCtNA JW
Selling Guelph Abroad
FYI – a good article describing the success of Economic Development and Tourism in attracting business to Guelph. http://www.guelphmercury.com/news/local/article/562197–city-hall-selling-guelph-abroad
How well do you know Guelph?
ISpyGuelph is a family friendly summer program coordinated by Guelph Tourism Services which runs until September 6. Players must print off an ISpy Card, find and answer clues for 10 mystery items found throughout Guelph. Once all of the clues have been answered and the card returned to Guelph Tourism Information Centre, players will receive […]
New food tourism brand, “taste•real Guelph Wellington” will be launched at this year’s Local Food Fest
Guelph and Wellington County’s new food tourism brand “taste·real Guelph Wellington” will be launched to the public during the 6th annual Local Food Fest on Sunday, June 26 at Ignatius Jesuit Centre. The Local Food Fest is a great family-friendly event which showcases local food and beverage producers, entertainment and culinary experts. The taste·real brand […]