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business stories - CDC LnL - 2021
 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

We invite you to attend this free virtual event full of human potential & changemaking.

Keynote SULTAN AKIF is an award-winning CEO, TEDx speaker, published author, and a Top 10 Global Changemaker.

And, get interactive with BOB MINHAS, Entrepreneurial Coach, Speaker and Educator!

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Otter Art Club inspired by and thankful for community

“We don’t want cost to be a barrier. Because of the support from the CDC and others in the community, we’re able to reach more kids. And that’s what’s important to us – to make sure they have this kind of creative outlet.”


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We'll miss you!

Wishing all the best to our long-time Office & Marketing Coordinator, Samantha Vessios. 

She's headed off to the woods to work with The Couchiching Conservancy - another fantastic local organization!
 
 
 
  
 
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GRANT CLOSED

Our 2021 Community Capacity Building Fund grant closed on October 21 @ 4:00 pm.

The grants committee is currently reviewing applications, and staff plan to reach out the final week of November. 
 
 
 
  
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Master Business Licenses, Incorporating,  Annual Returns, and More!

The new Ontario Business Registry allows businesses and not-for-profit corporations to complete over 90 transactions online, including registering, incorporating, and updating their information.
*Our staff kindly ask for your patience as we navigate this new system together

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Starting November 8!

The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre is running a new 12-week Food Venture Bootcamp for restauranteurs and/or food entrepreneurs looking to create retail food products.

This program is an expansion of a program that Georgian College ran in early 2021 for restauranteurs looking to create retail food products to help create new revenue streams due to COVID. This Food Venture Program is only open to County of Simcoe residents, with about 20 places available, and runs every Monday afternoon from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm.

Who should attend? Food entrepreneurs and restauranteurs ready to take their business to the next step!
Have questions? Email info@foodventureprogram.com

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Employer and Job Search Registration

Is your business hiring and looking for a way to promote your job opportunities?
Are you searching for a new career in a growing region?

The Work in Simcoe County job fair is a great opportunity for job seekers to meet area companies!  

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Managing COVID-19 for the long term

Ontario will slowly and incrementally lift all remaining public health and workplace safety measures, including the provincial requirement for proof of vaccination and wearing of face coverings in indoor public settings, over the next six months. 

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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.

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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.

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Buying/Selling A Business?

We're quietly connecting buyers & sellers across Simcoe County through our BizLink Program! Read client testimonials and browse current opportunities.

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The Latest

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

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CONTACT US TODAY

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!

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