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CDC Radio: Women business owners and entrepreneurs in Orillia
Listen to Wendy chat about Orillia’s strong female entrepreneurs and it’s unique community at 20:40 – 26:42 Press play below to be redirected:
CFOA Spring Grant Applications Available!
Spring Grant Applications Available from the Community Foundation of Orillia & Area If you are a registered charitable organization serving Orillia and/or the surrounding area, you may be eligible for funding from the Community Foundation of Orillia and Area. The Foundation is accepting grant applications until Thursday April 18, 2019 at 3:00 pm for the…
Orillia’s female entrepreneurs at the forefront of change
Orillia is ahead of the pack as Canada looks to foster female entrepreneurs. As part of budget 2018, the federal government created the $20 million Women Entrepreneurship Fund, providing non-repayable contribution funding to female entrepreneurs. Across the country, women own fewer than 16 per cent of businesses, states Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. That…
Local businesses celebrated by chamber of commerce
Local businesses & individuals that go the extra mile were recognized for their accomplishments Thursday. The annual Orillia District Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards were handed out at the Hawk Ridge Golf and Country Club. While 30 awards were presented, chamber president Dean Beers gave a shout-out to all businesses that contribute to the…
FedDev Ontario Announces New Funding and Dedicated Rural Support for a Stronger Southern Ontario
News release Over $1 billion to fuel economic growth in urban and rural areas of Canada’s most populous region February 27, 2019 – Vars, Ontario Canada’s ability to remain competitive in the fast-paced and increasingly global economy is closely tied to the strength of southern Ontario’s economy. The Government of Canada is ensuring businesses, organizations and communities…
Digital Main Street – Ontario Grant Programs
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WSIB Small Business Build your Health and Safety Program
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5th Annual Explore the Trades Event
The OMA and ODCA, in a continued response to help build the local skilled trades’ workforce have partnered with Orillia Area Secondary Schools to organize the 5th Annual Explore the Trades Event. The trade show style event is being held on March 19, 2019 at Twin Lakes Secondary School. This event provides an opportunity for…
Flowers and Creativity Have Deep Roots in the Collie Family
Katelyn Collie’s story began by attending the Barrie Farmers’ Market on a regular basis in 2013. From there, the business expanded to a home-based floral business in Sugarbush with a focus on weddings, special occasions and special events. When her business grew to a point where more space was required, the CDC provided financing enabling…