The CDC has a new Working Capital Lona Fund to help your businesses thrive! This Loan includes: Access up to $75,000 Competitive Canadian Prime Rates Flexible Terms & Conditions Whether you’re expanding, innovating, or seizing new opportunities, we’re here to support your growth! Apply & find out more: HERE
If you are a direct victim of the Peter Street fire, grant applications for fund distribution are available through North Simcoe Victim Services. The CDC will not be reviewing the applications, but the application form is available HERE. Applications are to be submitted to [email protected] or at NSVS office 1 University Ave, Orillia North Simcoe Victim Services…
In this episode of Behind the Village Podcast, Jiun Liao sits down with Jim Fitzgerald, General Manager of the Orillia Area CDC, to explore his inspiring journey from a successful career in banking to making a difference in the nonprofit sector. Jim shares how his passion for supporting local entrepreneurs led him to the CDC,…
On October 10, 2024, Orillia and Area CDC hosted the event: Adaptive Innovation – Leading the Future. At this event, attendees learned networking, and practical insights to help themselves and their business stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. The event Included: Networking for All the Right Reasons Risha Yorke, Owner, Yorke Motivational Consulting A…
CDC staff is excited to announce the return of its beloved Youth Employment Program, Pathways to Employment (PTE). This project has been in the capable hands of CDC staff since its conception in 2016. It has grown from serving a small group of 8 youth in year 1 to placing 109 youth with local employers from March…
Welcome, Hailey! Please help us in welcoming our new Office & Marketing Coordinator, Hailey Long. Hailey has joined us at the Orillia Area CDC and is currently completing her co-op placement with us through George Brown College. She is studying Business Administration and has a background in working with other not-for-profits in the Orillia area.…
Please help us in welcoming our new Business & Loans Advisor, Katie Hannon. Katie joined the Orillia Area CDC just last week. She comes to us with 7 years of experience from a Community Futures in Northern Ontario, and an educational background in Tourism Management. She has a range of experience in community economic development,…
Orillia’s Wine Experience is a local craft winery in the heart of Orillia, located at 117 Norweld Drive. The business has been helping customers craft their own wine since 1998 and, with the help of the Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC), will continue to help our local community craft unique wines for years to…
Discover invaluable business insights at Orillia Area CDC’s dynamic workshops covering finance, marketing strategies, business structures, and more. Elevate your skills and network with industry experts Find out about our upcoming events here: https://www.orilliacdc.com/workshops/
While not a natural birder, a flourishing downtown business kept this new owner local and able to finally work for herself. Patricia Cousineau purchased Bird House Nature Company in 2020 and has since been able to adapt and grow the business. “I knew nothing about birding, but I knew business,” said Cousineau. A previous career…
