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Calling all entrepreneurs and business owners:
Join us for a day of networking, inspirational local stories, and building connections!
Register now to learn how building the right team of people, both within and outside your organization, will enhance your success!
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Join the Orillia Area CDC on Wednesday, March 22 for an interactive training session to learn practical and actionable interviewing and hiring strategies for your business. You will also learn about local hiring subsidies through the CDC!
After attending this workshop, you will walk away with a concrete understanding of how to hire for your business!
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Are you between 18 - 39 and considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship? Do you wonder if starting your own business is the right step for you? Join the CDC on April 20th to learn the pros and cons of starting a business, as well as the top three most common models:
Startup. Franchise. Succession.
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Local company offers Canada's only carbon-neutral cremation productAmanda Kelly and Lauren Andrew are the founders of AWAKE, an ashes-to-earth eco-solution company offering Canada’s only carbon-neutral cremation product. Launched in 2021, the organic mixture called Let Your Love Grow converts your loved one’s ashes into rich soil to plant or scatter for a truly living memorial.
“As an integral part of starting our business,” states Andrew, “We approached the federally funded Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) due to their widely-recognized reputation for helping and coaching businesses to thrive and grow.” She continues, “We applied for and received funding to construct an office, meeting area and shipping space. In addition, the CDC consultants referred us to the Youth Wage Subsidy Program, which allowed us to hire our first and soon-to-be second employee!”
“With the onboarding of employees,” Kelly explains, “We needed information and guidance on payroll, deductions and bookkeeping. Again, the CDC guided us through all the legalities, helping to set up our bookkeeping system, and even connected us to our amazing accountant.”
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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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