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“Hi Rick,
Just wanted to say how amazing your staff is - I just spoke to the client in Gravenhurst (with the 3 tents) and your set up staff are still there at 6:30, finessing the lights etc. The client is thrilled, (and they are FUSSY). I cannot thank you enough for your great service. The office staff (Ann especially, but everyone else too!) has also been wonderful all summer. I normally have an office assistant, but did not this year - by the time I knew she was not returning, it was too late to hire / train someone. So I've been flying by the seat of my pants, and everyone in your office has been extremely accommodating. You have a great team - which tells me they have a great leader! Thanks for a stress free season.
With all the help from Affair, it makes my company shine - I get all the credit when you do a lot to make it come together. And for that I thank you all.”
Client Type: Caterer
Location: Muskoka / Gravenhurst
Special Event Industry Resources | Affair Tent & Event Rentals
Searching for Event Planning Resources in Toronto, or elsewhere in Ontario? Look no further. Welcome to our Event Planning Handbook!
In addition to our own information rich website ;), there are a number of websites and print publications that serve as veritable treasure chests of information for our industry.
Some of the most helpful are as follows:
General Industry Information
Festivals and Events Ontario
www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca
Canadian Rental Association
American Rental Association
International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA)
Directories of Locations & Suppliers
Event Source
Toronto Special Events (TSEvents)
Wedluxe
BizBash
Municipal Websites – Tent & Special Event Related Info
City of Toronto – Toronto Special Events Planning Guide
www.toronto.ca/special_events/event-support/es_buildings.htm
City of Mississauga – Tent & Special Event Info
www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/buildingourfuturespecialevents
www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/permits
Town of Oakville – Special Events and Tournaments
www.oakville.ca/culturerec/facility-rentals-events-picnics-tournaments.html
City of Burlington – Special Events
http://cms.burlington.ca/Page75.aspx
City of Brampton – Festivals and Events
www.brampton.ca/en/arts-culture-tourism/festivals-and-events/Pages/welcome.aspx
City of Hamilton – Special Events
www.hamilton.ca/CultureandRecreation/CommunitySpecialEvents/
City of Vaughan – Special Events
https://www.vaughan.ca/events/Pages/default.aspx
Town of Orangeville – Festival and Events
http://orangevilletourism.ca/festivals-events/
Town of Bracebridge (Muskoka Area) – Tent & Special Event Related Info
www.bracebridge.ca/special events
Note: One of the integral first steps in planning any Special Event is to contact your local municipal Zoning & Building Departments to confirm what permits (if any) will be required for your event (i.e. street closure permit, building permits for Tents, etc.)
Questions regarding permits, zoning issues, etc. should be directed to your local building office.
Liquor Licence (“Special Occasion Permit”) Information for Special Events
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
www.agco.on.ca/en/services/permit_special_GPB.aspx
Important Note: Per AGCO, a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) for the distribution of alcohol is NOT required for invitation only events in a private place (i.e. private home or private board room - see above link for definition of “private place” and additional details).