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Town of Minto

LXCL:The Town of Minto&nbsp;is located on the north-western boundary of Wellington County and is comprised of the former Towns of Harriston, Palmerston, and Minto Township. We are a family-friendly destination that hosts events and activities year-round. Enjoy our historic downtowns, which feature live theatre, a cinema, galleries, a railway museum, shopping and restaurants. Escape from the chaos of daily city life and discover why Minto is where your family belongs!

Unlock grant funding to train your team in AI tools and other industry specific training that support everyday work. This session walks you through what&rsquo;s available, who&rsquo;s eligible, and how to apply so your staff can build practical skills without stretching your budget 🤝 By registering, you will:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn which training grants fit your business or organization 💼</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Understand timelines, costs covered, and next steps</li></ul>

Unlock Grant Funding to Train Your Staff for AI & Beyond

Learn how to spot, prevent, and report financial fraud in our community 💳 This session brings residents, businesses, and local partners together to protect what matters most. By registering, you&rsquo;ll:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hear real examples of scams targeting Minto residents and businesses</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Get practical steps to keep your finances and data safer</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn where and how to report suspicious activity 🛡️</li></ul> Help us keep Minto secure, informed, and resilient.

Financial Fraud Awareness

Join us for the 5th annual R&#39;ale&#39;way Festival, with Adam Brown Distilling Company, for Ales on the Rails! <ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">June 20th, 2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12pm - 6pm (NEW EXTENDED HOURS!)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Palmerston Lions Park Pavilion (NEW LOCATION - just across the tracks from our usual location at the Railway Museum!)</li><li fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" id="isPasted" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">19+ event only</li></ul> Join us at the Palmerston Lions Park Pavilion, across the tracks from the picturesque Railway Museum, for an afternoon of craft beverages and good times. Sip your way through a curated lineup of Ontario beer, wine, cider, and distilleries while enjoying railway-themed fun, tasty eats from local food vendors, and new this year, Handcar Races &amp; Corn Hole Tournament hosted by the Palmerston Firefighters&#39; Association. Grab your crew, raise a glass, and ride the rails at one of summer&rsquo;s most unique events.&nbsp; 🎫 Admission Rates as follows:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="1">Admission only: $10 in advance</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" value="3">Price at the gate will be $15&nbsp;</li></ul>* NOTE: we will not be selling Raleway Festival cups this year. We encourage you to bring your own cup from previous years! (Plastic cups will be provided). 🍻 Drink Tokens: $2.50 for 4 oz beer sample, 1 oz spirit, or 3 oz mixed drink (available for purchase at the event - must be of the legal drinking age). Raleway Festival T-Shirts will be for sale for $5 each (while supplies last). Breweries, Cideries &amp; Distilleries featured at the event include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cox Creek Cellers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Neustadt Springs Brewery</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Adam Brown Distillery</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">McLeans Ale</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wellington Brewery</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Applebottom Orchards</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dixon&#39;s Distillery</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Silver Fox</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">John Sleeman &amp; Sons</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Junction 56 Distillery</li></ul>Corn Hole Tournament &amp; Handcar Races Registration includes the price of the ticket. Any questions? Please connect with <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:hello@allaboardpalmerston.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">hello@allaboardpalmerston.ca</a> RAIN OR SHINE! The event will continue rain or shine under the cover of the Palmerston Lions Park Pavilion. Tickets will also be available in person at the Palmerston Home Hardware, Palmerston Railway Museum, and the Town of Minto Administrative Office (starting May 1st).&nbsp; All proceeds support the Palmerston Firefighters&#39; Association and All Aboard Palmerston.

Raleway Festival

Explore practical ways to use AI in your business with this hands-on workshop hosted by the LaunchIt Business Exploration Centre and Ai Forward.&nbsp; Learn how to:<ul data-path-to-node="7" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Modernize Your Systems: Implement AI to manage scheduling, customer inquiries, and data entry.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Optimize Production: Streamline your output and reduce manual errors.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drive Profits: Use smart tools to identify growth opportunities and cut unnecessary costs.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Unlock Funding: Discover how to access specific funding opportunities available to help your business adopt these new technologies.</li></ul>

Master AI to Scale Your Business

Discover how SEO and Google Ads can bring more visitors and customers to Minto&rsquo;s local businesses.📈 In this session, you&rsquo;ll see real, practical ways search tools help people find shops, services, and events right here in our community. Apply to save your spot and learn simple steps you can use right away, whether you&rsquo;re a small business owner, community organizer, or just curious about how online search supports Minto&rsquo;s growth. Get 5 key takeaways to help increase you business visibility.

Discover How SEO & Google Ads drive business growth

The Town of Minto, Minto Chamber, Minto&#39;s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee, Minto Farmers&#39; Market, and Downtown Committees invite new residents to Minto to the Meet Your Neighbours Welcome Day (formerly the annual Newcomers&rsquo; Welcome Reception). If you have recently moved to the area, here is an opportunity to learn more about your community, ask questions, and receive a welcome bag full of goodies donated by local merchants and community organizations. Attendees will also receive free Market Bucks to spend at the Minto Farmers&#39; Market, which will be hosted at the same time and location as this event. There will also be snacks. People are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets. There will also be outdoor games and live music by Norwell District Secondary Student, Ivy Chung.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">September 12th, 2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">9 am - 12 pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum, 168 William St., Palmerston</li></ul>REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 4th at 12 p.m. Please register all guests who will be in attendance.&nbsp;For more information, feel free to contact <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:erin@town.minto.on.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">erin@town.minto.on.ca</a> *All residents of Minto are welcome to attend without registration to meet their neighbours (but will not receive a welcome bag, market bucks, or snacks). Sponsored by Engbridge.

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