A community guide providing information on township services, business, organizations and activities went into circulation this week.
The 2015 Mapleton Township Community Guide 2015 was produced by the township in cooperation with the Wellington Advertiser, Community News and Fergus Printing.
The last time a project of this magnitude was undertaken in the township was over 10 years ago. At that time, the booklet was in a directory format, unlike the current, more comprehensive guide.
Depending on where they live, residents of Mapleton will receive their guide either with their Community News or via Canada Post.
“The township wants to ensure that every resident and business in Mapleton receives a copy of the guide. Anyone who does not receive a guide can pick up a copy at the township offices, Drayton library or the Community News office,” said Mapleton business development and marketing coordinator Crystal Ellis.
The guide will also be available from local real estate agents and at events in Mapleton Township.
Response to a business retention and expansion study led by the County of Wellington, indicated Mapleton businesses want ways to promote the township and its businesses. The Mapleton guide is one way of fulfilling the need, said Ellis.
“The guide is an overview of different elements of Mapleton Township. It offers information on the municipality, municipal departments, a business directory and much more,” Ellis said.
Plans for a 2016 guide are well underway. One new feature on the township website will be an online business directory, similar to the one in the guide. Business listings in the guide and online are free. Ellis hopes to have more information on community groups in the coming guide as a launching point for community connections.
Anyone whose business, community organization or event is not listed in the 2015 guide is urged to contact Ellis at the Mapleton Township offices at 7275 Sideroad 16, Drayton or by calling 519-638-3313 to be included in the 2016 edition.
The guide can be found online at www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/index.cfm?page=Mapleton_Community
