What's Happening in August ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­
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Kelsey Beesley, owner of My Moon Collective, located downtown Orillia, has creatively weathered the pandemic and is open and ready for business
 

Client Profile: My Moon Collective

“There are a lot of open-minded people at the CDC,” said Beesley. “I was able to demonstrate how intrigued and interested people were in my products and services. I think this made them realize this was something unique and would add to the diversity of the downtown.”

 
 
 
 
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New Ways Of Working - Key Considerations For Employers

Part one of a two part mini-series on transitioning work models, this session will be a focused discussion on key considerations for employers if their employees are working remotely, returning the office, or a blend of both.

Hear from speakers Maciej Lipinski, Senior Associate with KPMG Law and Shesta Babar, Director, People and Change at KPMG.

 
 
 
 
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Central Ontario's Innovation Information Forum

Does your business need new opportunities for products or services to be sold?
Are you feeling stuck and need other avenues for your business to keep moving forward?
Have you ever thought about what advantages you could have by tapping into programs that could improve tools and processes for your biz?

Entrepreneurs, innovators, resource providers, organizations supporting SMEs, startup companies, small and medium enterprises, individuals interested in learning more about how Canada is innovating with SMEs and startups- this one's for you!

 
 
 
 
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What is The Further Faster Business Program?

This program is perfect for entrepreneurs starting a new business or considering pivoting an existing business.

This intensive program focuses on the most important aspects of a business, making your business model effective, and efficient in market.

Take time to work on your business today!

 
 
 
 
Leadercast Shift
 

Great News!

Leadercast Lake Country is going LIVE in October
Ticket holders for the previously planned virtual event will still have an option to attend virtually on that date or transfer their ticket to the live event in the fall.
Exact date and details to be announced.

Please visit the Leadercast Lake Country page for future updates.

 
 
 
 
 
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The See You on the Patio program launched on Friday, June 11 when outdoor dining was permitted to reopen. The program highlights restaurants throughout the city which offer open air dining, through a promotional campaign, animation program and summer street closure on Fridays and Saturdays in the downtown core starting on July 2.

 
 
 
 
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Orillia Area CDC Staff
 

Business Guidance

Spend an hour with our professionally-trained staff. They are available by appointment to meet with any potential, new or existing business owner at no cost.

 

Business Funding

Ask us about our complementary lending. We support a wide variety of ideas & ventures and we offer flexible investments that meet your business’ needs.

 

Buying/Selling A Business?

We're quietly connecting buyers & sellers across Simcoe County through our BizLink Program! Browse our current opportunities.

The Latest

Stay up to date on the latest local, regional, provincial & federal business supports, news, stories, and more!

 
 
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Address
22 Peter Street South
PO Box 2525
Orillia, ON  L3V 7A3

Phone: 705-325-4903
Fax: 705-325-6817

We’d love to hear from you!