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Networking Adventure with Sarah-Jane VandenBerg
Whether networking to build your business or interviewing to build your team, the key is getting the information about people that you need and communicating your message clearly. Test and develop your skills in this fun and interactive exercise.
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Local Stories of Entrepreneurship – Lighting the Flame
In this facilitated panel discussion, hear from Entrepreneurs as they share their experiences, buying a business and starting their entrepreneurial journey.
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Workforce Development Trends, Challenges & Opportunities with Kelly McKenna
An overview of The Simcoe Muskoka Labour Market Plan (LLMP), which is an annual report that highlights changes in local labour market information including industry, demographics, and job trends. It also identifies key workforce opportunities and challenges in the Simcoe Muskoka region.
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Local Stories of Entrepreneurship – Passing the Torch
In this facilitated panel discussion, hear from Entrepreneurs as they share their experiences of transitioning their business to new ownership.
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The Value of Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer with Barb Simmons
There are many stages in building and transitioning successful businesses, from the importance of mentorship to transitioning and selling your established business.
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Practical and Actionable Hiring Strategies for Your Business
Topics Include:• How to Create a Job Posting
• Creating a compelling pitch to candidates• How to Interview
• Create your questions based upon the specific qualifications and attributes you have identified
• Compensation and making the offer
• Close the loop; Background checks and deliver feedback
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Community support for local theatre group earns standing ovation"Mariposa Arts Theatre (MAT) has come a long way in its 53 years of existence, from humble beginnings with shows in St. Paul’s United Church and rehearsals in cast members’ living rooms, to mounting the incredible Rocky Horror Show, with a budget of over $70,000, to capacity crowds at the Orillia Opera House last fall...
“The mortgage on our building was up for renewal in October of 2021 and we were shopping for a new mortgage holder. Someone — I’m not sure who — suggested that we approach the Orillia Area CDC. We were not aware that the Orillia Area CDC supplied this type of service, but we reached out to them.”
Richardson continued, “We started working with them and the whole experience was wonderful. We were able to obtain a mortgage with them at a favourable rate and with generous terms tailored to our organization. The CDC handled 95 per cent of the paperwork involved, which was a great help.”
The building is a towering warehouse space, with half dedicated to a rehearsal space, and half housing a workshop for set design, and storage for costumes and sets. There are washrooms and a catering kitchen as well."
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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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