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New Life for The Death Industry: Canadians AWAKE to a Simple, Sustainable & Spiritual Afterlife Alternative

Local Success Stories, newsBy reception March 16, 2023

These two Ontario-ordained Ministers and entrepreneurs don’t shy away from conversations about death, even if most of us do. Instead, they educate Canadians on a simple, eco-friendly and innovative alternative to traditional funeral and burial options. Amanda Kelly and Lauren Andrew are the founders of AWAKE, an ashes-to-earth eco-solution company offering Canada’s only carbon-neutral cremation…

Orillia CDC provided lifeline to local businesses amid pandemic

Local Success Stories, newsBy reception March 6, 2023

The Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) issued 75 loans in the first year of the pandemic, providing over $2.5 million in COVID-19 relief funding to 59 area businesses through a federal program. Orillia CDC general manager Wendy Timpano gave city council an overview of the organization’s economic development work at this week’s meeting. “We provide business…

Community support for local theatre group earns standing ovation

Local Success Stories, newsBy reception February 21, 2023

Mariposa Arts Theatre (MAT) has come a long way in its 53 years of existence, from humble beginnings with shows in St. Paul’s United Church and rehearsals in cast members’ living rooms, to mounting the incredible Rocky Horror Show, with a budget of over $70,000, to capacity crowds at the Orillia Opera House last fall. This…

Orillia’s Floor Fashion

Local Success Stories, UncategorizedBy reception December 21, 2022

With the help of the BizLink program, Orillia’s Floor Fashion has successfully transitioned owners from Dean Beer to previous store manager Nicole Smith. BizLink connects business buyers and sellers to help entrepreneurs confidently move forward in the transition process.

Orillia small businesses face challenges with ‘a tremendous amount of optimism and determination’

newsBy reception December 15, 2022

Orillia’s small-business owners have had to get creative — tweaking their hours, taking on second jobs, operating in shared spaces — to keep the doors open in the face of challenges thrown at them the past few years. Many continue adapting as they struggle to cope with the impacts of inflation, shipping delays and staff…

Sunshine Windows & Doors

Local Success Stories, UncategorizedBy reception November 17, 2022

With the help of the BizLink program, Tyler Stata and Troy Thompson successfully took over the business Sunshine Windows and Doors. BizLink is a proven transition program and tool that offer confidentiality and anonymity in buying or selling a business. Bizlink is the only program that offers a business matching service as well as…

New ownership of local company blossoms from CDC program

Local Success StoriesBy reception September 15, 2022

Some business owners can’t get enough of businesses in Orillia and area, and Timm McLean is definitely one of them. McLean has owned a number of businesses in Orillia, including Extreme Rockstar Clothing which was active from 2008-2014. He is now the CEO of WLTH on Coldwater St. East. When McLean decided he wanted to…

The UPS Store

Local Success Stories, UncategorizedBy reception August 24, 2022

Meet the new owner of The UPS Store, Kevin Le, who moved to Canada and got connected in Orillia. BizLink is a proven transition program and tool that offer confidentiality and anonymity in buying or selling a business. Bizlink is the only program that offers a business matching service as well as wrap-around support…

Pathways to Employment Youth Spotlight: Rustica Pizza Vino

Local Success StoriesBy reception August 15, 2022

“When I moved to Orillia in the fall there was nothing I dreaded more than searching for work. I was laid-off at the onset of the pandemic and had struggled with depression; I could not imagine being happy or helpful in any environment. My employment coach, Katie, provided the guidance and support I needed to…

Sheridan Seating gets new owners with help of CDC

Local Success Stories, newsBy reception August 10, 2022

Apparently, Paul Sheridan needs lots of time to work on his golf game. Luckily, thanks to the Orillia Area CDC’s BizLink program, Sheridan will soon have lots of time to do just that. A few years ago, with the help of the BizLink Program, Sheridan started trying to sell his business, Sheridan Seating, in earnest.…

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