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Volume 1 Issue 2 - Dec. 16, 2009

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happy holidays!

City of Thunder Bay Event Services wishes you a safe festive season and a happy New Year with successful events! Note that many City offices, including Event Services, will be closed from Dec. 24, at 12 noon, until Jan. 4.

2010 FEO Awards

Each year, the Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) Awards Program pays tribute to those who make the festivals and events in Ontario a success. The Awards Program showcases industry best practices and recognizes the hard work and dedication of those who choose event planning as a profession. The awards are presented at FEO's Annual Conference which is being held this year at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ottawa, March 3 - 6, 2010. Apply Now! Application deadline is Jan. 8, 2010. Visit www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca for more info and application forms. 

Government of Canada Marquee Tourism Events Program

The Marquee Tourism Events Program is providing $100 million in funding over two years for marquee tourism events in support of the visitor economy. This program has helped events across the country to sustain or increase their international reach and increase audience appeal through enhanced international marketing efforts, additional programming and new product offerings. Established marquee tourism events interested in applying for funding are to submit their proposals on or before Jan. 8, 2010. For more information, visit the Marquee Tourism Events Program website.


UPCOMING Workshops and Conferences

Festivals & Events Ontario Annual Conference 
March 3 - 6, 2010
Ottawa, ON
For details visit 2010 Annual FEO Conference website.

e-vents Update is issued from time to time to help keep our community's event organizers informed about services, funding and initiatives offered by the City of Thunder Bay and others in support of the local events industry.

did you know?

City of Thunder Bay  tourist info packages and pins are available for people from out-of-town participating in your event. For more info, contact Paul at 625-2305 or pburke@thunderbay.ca.

equipment 

For a list of equipment items we offer read more...

Event Calendar

Click here to submit your event info for The City of Thunder Bay's popular event calendar.

Grants

For info on City of Thunder Bay grants visit www.thunderbay.ca/grants

Event Development Grant:
 
Deadlines:
March 19, 2010
October 8, 2010

Street Event Grant: (for Sport Tourism Events using City streets)
Deadline: 
no later than 60 days following event

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