What's Happening in January ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­
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WORKSHOPS
 
 

QuickBooks Online Basics

JANUARY 20
This 3-hour webinar will teach you how to:

• Set up a new company
• Send out invoices and track receivables
• Track expenses
• Manage bank and credit card connections
• Perform month end checks to make sure you’ve got it all
• File HST

 

Advanced QuickBooks Online

FEBRUARY 17
This 3-hour webinar is for existing QuickBooks Online users and expands on the topics presented in the QuickBooks Online Basics webinar.

It’s designed for small retailers & service businesses who wish to take their bookkeeping to the next level.

QuickBooks Online: Contractors/Trades

MARCH 3
This webinar is designed for current QuickBooks Online users and expands on the topics presented in the QuickBooks Online Basics webinar.

It's designed for contractors and trades who have employees and wish to explore useful features of QuickBooks Online.

 
 
 
 
Advisory Services
 

Could your business, social enterprise or not-for-profit benefit from subsidized technical & professional advice and assistance to address the impacts of COVID-19?

Requests will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until funding is expended or until January 22

 
 
 
 
 
COVID-19 BUSINESS RELIEF
 
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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

 
 
 
 
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Michael Fredson, Owner, Manticore Books

CDC has helped Manticore Books enter new chapter of success

“I believe in what they're doing by supporting local business, so they were my first approach,” he says. “And because the options they presented were great, I went with them first.”

 
 
 
 
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ONTARIO SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANT
 
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The Ontario Government will provide a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20,000 to eligible small business owners to help navigate this challenging period.

Small businesses required to close or restrict services under the Provincewide Shutdown will be able to apply for this one-time grant. Essential businesses that are allowed to remain open will not be eligible for this grant. More information about the Ontario Small Business Support Grant is available hereFurther details, including how to apply, will be announced in January.

 
 
 
 
 
Business Community

OCC 2020 Business Achievement Awards

The two finalists for each category will receive a 90-second video produced by Alison Braun of 100th Monkey Productions, a great marketing piece that you can share on your social media afterwards.
Deadline for Nominations is January 7

 
 
 
 
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Upcoming Dates: January 11 – 15 & February 1 – 5 

 
 
 
 
 
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2020 Simcoe & Muskoka Employer Survey

This survey seeks the expertise of employers, such as you, so an evidence-based view of the impact on employment in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka can be formed over the near term as a result of COVID-19.

The survey has 21 questions, should take no more than 15 minutes to complete, and closes on January 11 at noon.

 
 
 
 
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Food Venture Program

JANUARY 25 – MARCH 1, every Monday
Whether you're a RESTARAUNT OWNER, FARMER, STUDENT, or FOODIE - this 5-week program will get your favourite recipe retail ready!

Deadline to apply is January 19

 
 
 
 
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SENCO's virtual Social Procurement Case Study Series

Starting in early February, SENCO is reconnecting with social procurement experts from the Fall series, and hearing about successful social procurement case studies, practical tools, and strategies for suppliers, purchasers and communities. Looking ahead to the spring and summer, SENCO will be hosting Social Procurement Readiness sessions for both purchasers and suppliers, a networking event, and providing opportunities for expert coaching / mentorship to support regional contract exploration or award.

This series is part of the Community Benefit Purchasing Project, in partnership with Ashoka Canada and funded by Ontario Trillium Foundation.

 
 
 
 
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Business Guidance

Spend an hour remotely 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 connecting buyers & sellers through our Business Transition Matching Program!
Browse our current opportunities.

Business Registration

Speak with one of our staff over the phone as they guide you to search & register your business name through Service Ontario's online platform.

 
 
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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!