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people & place


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Bridge the Gaps


We are focused on our four priority areas to achieve our mission.

SGB Arts Network

Business & Innovation

Social Finance & Housing

Sustainability & the Green Economy

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The Institute of Southern Georgian Bay

Who We Are

Together, we are working towards a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future. We are a connected group with unlimited potential. We bridge the gaps across sectors to address some of the challenges and opportunities for Southern Georgian Bay – social needs, environmental impacts, and new ideas for a vibrant economy.

OUR PRIORITIES


We are focused on our four priority areas to achieve our mission.

SGB Arts Network

Business & Innovation

Social Finance & Housing

Sustainability & the Green Economy

Community News

St.Clare North in Owen Sound

The Unique Role Played by TISGB and Ways You Can Participate this Fall!

Innovation and the role of the Institute: Register for the Green Economy Hub Info Session; The Blue Mountains Declares a Housing Crisis; and Georgian Bay Aspiring Geopark needs your input before September 30th.

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St.Clare North in Owen Sound

A Green Economy Hub is Closer than Ever! We need your continued support!

A Green Economy Hub is close, the Institute seeks program support, Owen Sound showcases nonprofit housing, residents are invited to participate in a recreation survey, and thanks are extended to retiring board members.

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St.Clare North in Owen Sound

Keeping the Momentum Going!

TISGB Program Support and Community Initiatives.

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You Deserve to Live in a Community That Cares!

The Institute leverages the collective power of people and place for social, environmental and economic prosperity in Southern Georgian Bay.

Upcoming Events

Will you help ensure resilient and sustainable communities in our region? The Institute of Southern Georgian Bay takes a holistic, integrated approach in our work to harness the power of people and place to grow social, environmental, and economic prosperity. See our upcoming events:

• A Green Economy Hub for South Georgian Bay is Closer Than Ever, Thursday, October 3rd at the Wasaga Beach Arena

Testimonials

“I want to help build a world in which everyone has a decent and affordable place to call home.”
Julia Deans

Habitat for Humanity Canada

“The Institute has led to amazing connections and relationships both in the arts and in other fields.”
Susan Cook

BMFA

“Every dollar we spend, lend, or invest has an effect and impacts our communities.”
Jack Vanderkooy

Habitat for Humanity South Georgian Bay

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