Summer Eats Contest 2024

The Town of Smiths Falls Economic Development and Tourism department is excited to announce the launch of the Summer Eats contest, celebrating the diverse and delicious flavors of locally owned restaurants.

This new initiative aims to highlight the culinary excellence present in Smiths Falls while engaging both residents and visitors and continuing to support local food establishments. Summer Eats will replace the previous PINIC program developed to support local restaurants during the pandemic...

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Bidding Opportunity: Summer Canteen Business in Murphy Park

The Town of Smiths Falls will be accepting EOI submissions until 11:00 a.m. local time, on July 23, 2024 for the following EOI.

#24-CS-011
Summer Canteen Business in Murphy Park Building

Please visit https://smithsfalls.bidsandtenders.ca or email Tana Torch at ttorch@smithsfalls.ca to get a copy of the EOI.

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2023 Stay and Play Contest

The Stay and Play Contest was developed by the Town of Smiths Falls’ Economic Development and Tourism Department, in partnership with the Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce and the Smiths Falls Downtown Business Association, to help understand and enhance tourism offerings within the municipality.

The Visitor Information Collection Program started in 2021 as is a three-year initiative to assist the Town in gathering vital visitor data, including demographics, spending habits, first...

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Smiths Falls Police Services Board Appoint Police Chief

Effective July 3, 2024, the Smiths Falls Police Services Board would like to formally announce the appointment of Jodi Empey as Police Chief for the Town of Smiths Falls.

A veteran member, Chief Empey joined the Smiths Falls Police Service as a recruit in 1994 and continued to move up the ranks throughout her 30-year career in Smiths Falls. Chief Empey held the position of Deputy Chief in 2022 and recently served as the Acting Police Chief appointed on January 1, 2024 when former Chief Mark...

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BR&E and Investment Attraction RFP

The Town of Smiths Falls is currently soliciting proposals for the development of a Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) and Investment Attraction Strategic Plan. This initiative was identified as a key priority in the current Council Strategic Plan (2023-2026).

The Town is seeking qualified economic development consulting firms with a proven track record in systematically preparing and executing economic development strategies in small urban or similar municipalities through comprehensive...

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