McIntosh Farms - butcher shop is NOW OPEN!
THEY ARE READY TO SERVE YOU!
McIntosh Farms - Butcher Shop is now open for business. They are located at 167 Argyle Ave N in Downtown Listowel.
Their hours of operation are:
WED. - FRI. 10AM UNTIL 6PM
SATURDAY 10AM UNTIL 4PM
They would love to see you!
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Congratulations to Erin McIntosh of McIntosh Farms! She has won the Grand Prize Package for WIN THIS SPACE Listowel!
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The judges: Hannah Conroy, Virginia Dunbar, Jackie DeWit and Sean Eaton
WIN THIS SPACE!
OUR WINNER - McIntosh Farms
Erin McIntosh, McIntosh Farms
Erin McIntosh was born and raised on a farm outside of Hesson and was in the barn with her father every chance she was given. When she married Shawn McIntosh in 2005, they knew they wanted to raise many types of livestock in a way that would allow their kids to be right there by their side feeding and caring for their animals. They moved to a farm outside of Atwood in 2010 to start their own farm. In 2012, they started their amazing journey of grass feeding their cattle and sheep and soon added poultry and pigs – creating their own healthy ecology. While changing their lifestyle and farming practices they started direct marketing from their farm to customers, restaurants and at the Slow Food market in Stratford. They are ready to expand their business with a butcher shop in Listowel. It is Erin’s goal to show people there is another choice - another way to farm and another way to eat!
Prize Packages
What does the winner receive? Here is a break down of the Prize Packages:
Winner Prize Package**:
-$15000 towards rent for year 1
-An advertising package from Blackburn Radio
-An advertising package for the Listowel Banner
-One year of free banking from Libro
-One year membership for the North Perth Chamber of Commerce
-Three months of free advertising on the North Perth Chamber of Commerce sign
-Discount on first order of business supplies from PBJ Cleaning Depot
-1 year security monitoring from Mornington Communications
-Business Bundle package for wifi, internet, and phone from Eastlink Communications
-Discount on business sign from PennySaver Signs ($500 value)
-Discount on first work order from Gable Electric/Plumbing/HVAC for any electric, plumbing, heating or air conditioning requirement. Gabel will also offer assistance with getting applicable rebates for lighting, heating and AC.
TOTAL PACKAGE: $23500
Runner Up Prize Package*:
-$450 of free advertising for the Listowel Banner
-Finalist prizes listed below as well
TOTAL PACKAGE: $2750
Finalists Prize Package*:
-One year of free banking from Libro
-One year membership for the North Perth Chamber of Commerce
-Discount on first order of business supplies from PBJ Cleaning Depot
-1 year security monitoring from Mornington Communications
-Discount on first work order from Gable Electric/Plumbing/HVAC for any electric, plumbing, heating or air conditioning requirement. Gabel will also offer assistance with getting applicable rebates for lighting, heating and AC.
TOTAL PACKAGE: $2300
*eligible for package only if start business within 6 months of finale on July 4
**eligible for package only if start business within 3 months of finale on July 4
Available Space? Contact Us Today!
Even though WIN THIS SPACE is over, we still like to know the spaces that are available to new businesses. Contact us today at lschaefer@northperth.ca or 519-444-8233.
Available spaces in listowel!
Check out these available spaces currently in Listowel:
Here is a list of current spaces available for rent:
- 120 Argyle Ave N
- 115 Argyle Ave N
- 105 Elizabeth St W
- 145 Main St. W
- 120 Wallace Ave N
- 360 Wallace Ave N
- 975 Wallace Ave N Unit C
- 975 Wallace Ave N Unit B
- 957 Wallace Ave N
Contact us for more details on these available spaces.
PARTNERS
Our Partners
This program would not be possible without the support of our partners. We also gratefully acknowledge the support of the Municipality of Huron East for their direction, resources and support as well as the resources from the Peterborough DBIA.
LIBRO Credit Union
THANK YOU to Libro for awarding us a $10000 Libro Prosperity Fund Grant to assist us in getting this project off the ground!
bronze sponsors (up to $250)
Gold Sponsors ($1000 to $2499)
Platinum Sponsors ($2500+)
Questions and Answers
Who is eligible to participate in “WIN THIS SPACE”?
The competition is open to all legal residents of Canada, 19 years of age or older at the time of submitting a business idea for the "WIN THIS SPACE" competition. The applicant must be living in the Province of Ontario.
What type of business could I set up as part of “WIN THIS SPACE”?
Proposed business ideas can be submitted for businesses, which would be independently owned by one person as a sole proprietorship or owned by 2 people as a partnership. Franchises will not be considered for the competition. The business must conform to zoning by-law requirements. Contact Economic Development Coordinator Kim Kowch at 519-292-2043 or kkowch@northperth.ca for further clarification.
Can you currently own a business and still enter “WIN THIS SPACE”? Display real testimonials
Yes you can! If you have solid multi-tasking skills, then submit your idea. However, your business idea entry must be with the intent to introduce, open and operate a new business concept, not already promoted in your existing business/location. All home based businesses will be considered.
Can you submit more than one idea?
Certainly, go right ahead! If you have a few ideas that are viable businesses for Listowel, then submit them. However, note that only one of your ideas can be selected to participate in the next stage of the competition, since candidates will be required to focus on only one business idea during the workshops. It is imperative that if selected, you would focus your time and energy into detailing your concept so that you would have one solid Business Plan for submission to the Judging panel. Please note that all decisions made by the judges will be FINAL and not open for review or discussion.
How long of a lease will the winner be expected to sign for their new space?Share the big news
The WINNER of “WIN THIS SPACE” must commit to signing a minimum 1-year lease. Space cannot be rented until the completion of the contest.
What can the prize money be used for?
By accepting the prize, the WINNER commits to using the cash prize for the first year’s lease of a space available, specifically for the “WIN THIS SPACE” contest. The winner will select one of the available spaces within the business district, as approved by the “WIN THIS SPACE” committee at the end of the competition.