RELEASED: July 22, 2015 – Al Knell had always talked about starting his own business, but it wasn’t until he was laid off from his manufacturing job, that his dream began to take shape. “All I knew, is that I wanted to rent kayaks and ice huts,” said Knell. “I saw an ad in the…
RELEASED July 1, 2015 The group proposing to turn the former Huronia Regional Centre grounds into an international arts and cultural destination says getting the city on board soon is critical. “It’s the first step among many that will have to be taken,” said Huronia Cultural Campus (HCC) steering committee member Anderson Charters. Monday…
FREE EVENT! Located in Casino Rama’s Silvernightingale Ballroom. 9:00 am – 10:00 am Registration & Networking 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Ignite Session A fun opportunity for you to watch local organizations compete to showcase something unique & interesting that they have succeeded in. This involves using 20 slides, and only 20 seconds per slide,…
Registration now open for the Orillia & Lake Country Business Expo For immediate release (June 24, 2015) – Registration is now open for the fifth annual Orillia & Lake Country Business Expo, taking place in the Casino Rama Ballrooms on Oct. 22, 2015. “This event has grown…
RELEASED: May 31, 2015 For almost 15 years, On the Water Designs, just north of Orillia, has been making waves in the custom-dock market. The company works in dock manufacturing, sales, accessories and installation. “We manufacture innovative aluminum docks — everything from pole docks to floating docks and tower docks,” said company general manager Brandon…
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is now accepting applications for the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The program supports the rehabilitation, renovation and expansion of existing community infrastructure, with the aim of creating a lasting legacy for the future as Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary. More than $44 million…
RELEASED: May 8, 2015 James Foy loves to work with his hands and, even when he was busy with the demands of work, found time to dabble in landscaping. Recently, he decided to marry that passion with his long-held desire to start his own business. With financial help from the Orillia Area Community Development Corporation…
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RELEASED: Monday, March 30, 2015 Ever wonder what training, skills or experience is needed to install solar panels? Are you in construction and looking to diversify your skills to get into new, green building technologies or energy efficiency retrofits? Skills for a Green Economy, a partnership between four Community Futures Development Corporations in Simcoe County…
