0% Interest | No payments for 2 years | Potential for 25% to be forgiven

We have an additional $1 MILLION available in RRRF funding to distribute to eligible local businesses.

*Don't delay your applications, funds are only available for a limited time

Relief Within Reach

Businesses and entrepreneurs across Simcoe North have made extraordinary sacrifices throughout these unprecedented times.
This new website was specifically designed to help easily access all the business financial support available.

Thursday, February 4 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, February 9 | 12:30 pm

Is Your Business Experiencing Operational Challenges During COVID-19?

ventureLAB has sourced three local tech startups who have responded to the challenge, and their solutions are available free of charge until mid-March as part of the Digital Main Street Community Collaboration Program.

These services may be particularly relevant with the recently implemented public health measures. Main Street Businesses are welcome to apply by filling out this Expression of Interest by February 28, 2021. Upon receipt, they will reach out and facilitate introductions. 

Sandbox Centre Launches First Women-led Virtual Cohort to Overcome Export Barriers for Ontario Women-owned SMEs

This Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) cohort will support qualified Ontario SMEs that are either female-owned or operated through in-depth digital workshop sessions with trade and industry experts to succeed in export markets faster. Companies will move through a cohort that consists of an educational workshop, creating a formal market entry strategy, and finalizing the strategy through implementation with a one-on-one mentorship session.

Accelerating Tourism Business Success

T³ Accelerator  is a highly-personalized approach to business improvement. The program is focused on enabling businesses to succeed by working with seasoned business experts from a variety of fields. This program provides one-to-one long-term coaching with business and industry resources to help you address key challenges and opportunities facing your business

Accessing Grants Survey

The City of Orillia Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) would like to ensure that local businesses are leveraging the grants that are currently available through various government and non-profit organizations. To ensure businesses are leveraging these funding tools, your assistance in advising us of current challenges, obstacles and issues in accessing these grants would be appreciated.