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Have you ever wondered how to find Your People; the people who can help set you up for success in your entrepreneurial journey?
The Orillia Area CDC is hosting an inspiring and fun event to help you do just that. Join fellow business owners and community members to learn how to achieve lasting success by building the right team of people, both within and outside your organization.
A highlight of the event will be two panels of local business owners sharing their experiences throughout the various stages of their entrepreneurial journeys.
In addition, presenter Barb Simmons, ADM Office of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity, will talk about mentorship and knowledge transfer critical to business growth, longevity , and eventual succession.
Kelly McKenna, Executive Director Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board & Literacy Network will share the latest workforce trends and opportunities and Sarah-Jane VandenBerg, owner of Career Growth will demonstrate how to make strategic networking part of your personal comfort zone and business growth strategy.
All this and more, including lunch and refreshments for $20.00 make this an event not to be missed. Limited number of tickets available.
Get yours at today!
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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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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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