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It has been far too long since we got to see get together for an in-person Professional Development workshop! We can't wait to have you back.
Pamela Patry, HBOR, Health and Safety Consultant with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services will help you keep your workers healthy and safe every day. Join WSPS in this session on simple safety solutions where you will learn about: • Various workplace hazards to look out for
• The roles and responsibilities of each member of your business
• Resources that will help you in your health and safety journey
* Light refreshments will be provided
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New to the business world? Thinking of starting up a business?
Join our 4-part Business Start-up Series! The CDC is teaming up with Nicole Hankin from the Small Business Centre to help set the foundation to your business. Join us for 4 sessions of business planning, question asking, networking and light lunching!
This event is hosted in-person at the CDC in Orillia.
During this 4 part series, you will learn:
1: Starting Your Business Basics
Wednesday, October 19th, 12:00-1:30 • Choosing a Business Structure: Sole Proprietor, Partnership or Corporation
• Collecting HST: When, Why and How?
• Protecting You and Your Business: Insurance, Waivers & Contracts
• Expenses and Allowable Deductions
2: Business Plan Basics, Part 1
Wednesday, October 26, 12:00-1:30 • Business Plan Writing Best Practices
• Cover Page, Disclaimer & Table of Contents
• Executive Summary
3: Business Plan Basics, Part 2
Wednesday, November 16th, 12:00-1:30 • Market Analysis & Strategy by Guest Speaker: Jiun Liao
• Operations & Human Resources
• Financial Plan & Projections
4: Financials & How to Fund My Business
Wednesday, December 14th, 12:00-1:30 • Financial Best Practices
• Grants & Loans
• Programs through CDC & Small Business Centre
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Reminder: Community Capacity Building Fund Grant applications are open! We have $20,000 to invest in projects and would like to maximize impact by funding a variety of projects in both for-profit businesses and non-profit organizations/social enterprises. As such, a maximum allocation of $3,000 will be considered per project/application. Projects that can demonstrate that they leverage additional funds/resources may be given higher priority.
Eligible Recipients: Must be located in the City of Orillia, the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara, Severn, or the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, and must be structured as: a non-profit organization or a for-profit business (sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation). Registered charitable organizations are not eligible. Applicants must also demonstrate that they were operating prior to January 1, 2022, as start up activities are not eligible.
Applications are due by 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 20th, 2022. It is recommended that applicants watch the short instructional video and read all guidelines to ensure eligibility and fit for this program. If questions arise or guidance is required, please contact the CDC at 705-325-4903 x 101.
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UpSkill Tourism micro-credentials through Georgian College
Georgian College is offering 2 free training programs "UpSkill Tourism micro-credential program"
Frontline Service: Sectoral training and worker transition for frontline employees
Module Topics Include:
• 21st Century Skills
• Customer Experience
• Communication of Success
• Safety 101
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Emotional Intelligence
• Kitchen Theory and Operations
Managers and Aspiring Leaders: Programming geared to business owners, managers and supervisors
Module Topics Include:
• Get Creative with Social Media
• Tourism 2.0 – Be a Changemaker
• Leadership Essentials
• Leveraging Technology
• Efficiency Through Cross-training
• Coaching for Performance
• Developing Effective Teams
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New Ownership of Local Company Blossoms from CDC Program
"McLean explained that he had looked into buying some local businesses on his own, prior to finding out about BizLink, but nothing came to fruition. “Every time I reached out to someone, things weren’t necessarily ready to go. They weren’t quite ready to sell, they didn’t know how, they didn’t know how to value the business,” he clarified.
But when McLean started working with BizLink, those dead ends miraculously disappeared. “I was able to reach out to a number of companies. I made an offer on a couple of companies which I didn’t get. I went through the process, probably when all is said and done, for about a year and a half. That process really helped me to narrow down what I was looking for, what size, what types of industries,” said McLean."
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Meet the new owner of The UPS Store, Kevin Le, who moved to Canada and got connected in Orillia.
BizLink is a proven transition program and tool that offer confidentiality and anonymity in buying or selling a business.
Bizlink is the only program that offers a business matching service as well as wrap-around support from business inception through transition and beyond.
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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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