In this episode of Behind the Village Podcast, Jiun Liao sits down with Jim Fitzgerald, General Manager of the Orillia Area CDC, to explore his inspiring journey from a successful career in banking to making a difference in the nonprofit sector. Jim shares how his passion for supporting local entrepreneurs led him to the CDC,…
On October 10, 2024, Orillia and Area CDC hosted the event: Adaptive Innovation – Leading the Future. At this event, attendees learned networking, and practical insights to help themselves and their business stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. The event Included: Networking for All the Right Reasons Risha Yorke, Owner, Yorke Motivational Consulting A…
Discover invaluable business insights at Orillia Area CDC’s dynamic workshops covering finance, marketing strategies, business structures, and more. Elevate your skills and network with industry experts Find out about our upcoming events here: https://www.orilliacdc.com/workshops/
The Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) has released its annual report to the community and it showcases the invaluable and unconventional resources that local business owners, entrepreneurs and the community can access. With financial support from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Orillia…
While there is much less talk these days about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Development Corp. (CDC) recognizes that many businesses continue to feel the effects and, in some cases, are still trying to catch up. CDC also recognizes the challenge that rising interest rates are causing. That is why CDC has…
The Community Development Corp. (CDC) is now accepting grant applications for the Community Capacity Building Fund. The CDC has $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. The intent of the funding is to strengthen our communities by…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWecBINOQo8 Community Futures Ontario recognizes the BizLink Program as the Community Economic Development (CED) Project of the year. BizLink, a regional Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) program, connects new entrepreneurs with retiring business owners and supports them through successful business transitions, simultaneously developing successful entrepreneurs who create employment, maintain valuable goods and service offerings, and…
On April 5, 2023, BizLink and its four regional Community Futures offices hosted the event: Your Entrepreneurial Journey – Don’t Travel Alone. At this event, attendees learned how to build the right team of people, both within and outside their organization, to enhance their success. The event Included: Networking Adventure Sarah-Jane VandenBerg, Author, Speaker &…
https://youtu.be/-MXwBGst3So Some business owners can’t get enough of businesses in Orillia and area, and Timm McLean is definitely one of them. McLean has owned a number of businesses in Orillia, including Extreme Rockstar Clothing which was active from 2008-2014. He is now the CEO of WLTH on Coldwater St. East. When McLean decided he…
https://youtu.be/ecjjuxwVwWI With the help of the BizLink program, Orillia’s Floor Fashion has successfully transitioned owners from Dean Beer to previous store manager Nicole Smith. BizLink connects business buyers and sellers to help entrepreneurs confidently move forward in the transition process.
