​MIDDLESEX COUNTY
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“Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program

​2022 Middlesex County “Spark" Program Winners:

Tina Gokstorp, GF Farms
TOURISM IDEA: Develop farm for ecotourism by adding off-grid bunkies and future zip line
Mentor: Kat McNichol, Owner, Dreamers Writing Farm

John Mark & Cheryl Charlton, Jireh Hills Family Homestead
TOURISM IDEA:  Farm and Forest Revival farm visit program
Mentors: Debbie Nightingale & Shain Jaffe, Co-Owners, Haute Goat Farm

Chris Traczuk, Rusty Wrench Brewing Co.​
TOURISM IDEA: Brewery Tours and Experiences
Mentor: Jen Desjardins-Grondin, Co-Owner, GL Heritage Brewing Company

Each will receive $3000, mentorship and additional partner support to help them take their tourism initiatives to the next level.

Virtual Pitch Session December 2022

Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on their progress.

See other past winners of the "Spark" Program in Ontario​

​Learn more about the Tourism Innovation Lab