Overview of Selected Projects and Clients (2004 to 2008)

Based on positive results, many clients retain MCG’s services on a repeat basis. Some recent projects and clients include:

Project Management for US Media Campaign for Northern Ontario Strategic Tourism Development and Marketing Partnership (FedNor, OTMPC, NOHFC)

Internal Comunications and Participation Framework Ontario Parks

Comprehensive Business Plan and Destination Development for the Voyaguer Multi-Use Trails System and Mattawa- Bonfield Economic Development Corporation

Sir Sanford Fleming College Instructor Foundations of Adventure Travel and Eco-tourism

Building a Sustainable Touirsm Business Workshop for Long Point World Biosphere Reserve

China Market Study (in partnership with the Tourism Company); for Town of Gravenhurst, Muskoka Tourism, Parks Canada (Bethune House), Ministry of Tourism

Ontario Parks Insider – Northern Ontario Parks Experience/Market Development; for Northern Ontario Strategic Tourism Development and Marketing Partnership (Industry Canada – FedNor; OTMPC; NOHFC)

Market Research Analysis & Reports on Trails Tourism and Attractions in Northern Ontario; for Industry Canada – FedNor International Business Centre

Becoming a Snowmobile Hub/Destination Strategic Planning Workshop & Report;
for Town of Deer Lake, Newfoundland

Strategic Business Plan for Gaia Centre; for Gaia Centre for Eco-spirituality and Sustainability

Hike Haliburton Project Development and Funding Application; for Haliburton Trails and Tours

Presentation on “What is Sustainable Tourism Destination Development?”;for Long Point World Biosphere Reserve

Market Development Facilitator for Northern Ontario(ATVOntario, Arts in the Wild, etc.); for Northern Ontario Strategic Tourism Development and Marketing Partnership (Industry Canada – FedNor; OTMPC; NOHFC)

Celebration of Trails - Event Strategy Framework and Business Plan; Event Development Workshops Trillium Funding Application (in partnership with Yours Outdoors); for Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation

Muskoka Enterprise Centre – Interim Management; for Town of Bracebridge; Ministry of Economic Development and Trade

Other Relevant Experience:

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines - Northern Development Advisor for Business & Industry (Muskoka) and Tourism/Aboriginal (Sudbury Region), (2001 – 2004)

Ministry of Natural Resources - Outdoor Education Specialist at Leslie M. Frost Natural Resources Centre (2000 – 2001)

Sir Sandford Fleming College – Educator for Eco/Adventure Tourism Management program (2000); Graduated with honours from Ecotourism Program (1997)

T.S.H. Civil Engineering – Design, Drafting & Construction Supervision (1988 – 1996)

Anza Travel Ltd. - Group Travel Sales & Assistant Office Manager (1985 -1988)