COVID-19 PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS TOOLKIT FOR ONTARIO BUSINESSES As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve, it is critical that businesses are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to respond to protect public health and ensure the continued essential operations of their organizations. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce team, in collaboration with Hicks Morley, have…
If you are a business able to supply products and services in support of Canada’s response to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), please complete this form. Please follow the link below to a form that the Federal Government is asking companies to fill out if the companies offer products or services that could support Canada’s response to…
At the CDC, we are looking to monitor the impact and progression of the Coronavirus on local businesses. The better informed we are, the better we will be able to advocate for supports and services to assist you through this difficult time. Please click below to complete our brief survey. We very much appreciate your…
On May 13, 2020 the Orillia Business Women’s Association (OBWA) will celebrate the Nelle Carter Woman of the Year and Lisa Brooking Young Woman of the Year with their annual Awards Gala and are looking to you to submit the names of incredible women within the community. The Woman of the Year Award is given…
In recognition of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, the County of Simcoe has once again proclaimed March as #ITSTARTS Month. The annual #ITSTARTS campaign promotes inclusion, acceptance, and equity within the vibrant, diverse and growing communities that make up Simcoe County. #ITSTARTS aims to raise awareness about the value…
To quote a classic bit of 1960’s folk rock, something’s happening here. Investment in Orillia’s historic core is occurring with new-found intensity as developers, lured by the downtown’s historic charm and relative affordability, set the stage for the future. According to Lisa Thomson-Roop, of the Downtown Orillia Management Board, the degree of development underway surpasses…
It’s time to nominate someone for the 19th annual William (Bill) Swinimer Business Leader of the Year Award. “This will be the 19th year for this award and we welcome this opportunity to highlight and thank the many small businesses that provide jobs in the community as well as sponsoring many community events,” said event…
TEDxOrillia is gearing up for a second successful event and is now accepting sponsorships and applications to speak at the event. The 2020 event will focus on the theme of “insight” and will take place on Oct. 4, 2020, at The Orillia Opera House. “Last year’s event was a tremendous success. We were fortunate to…
This is the one Leadership Development Event you don’t want to miss! Be a part of an extraordinary event that will make you a better leader. Leadercast Live is the largest, one-day leadership event in the world, broadcast live each year from Atlanta to hundreds of Host Sites around the globe. This career-changing leadership event…
Objectives of the Canada Summer Jobs Program Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, which aims to provide flexible and holistic services to support all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition in the labour market. The Canada Summer Jobs program objectives align…
