Midhurst/March 23, 2020 – The County of Simcoe Economic Development Office (EDO), in collaboration with its member municipalities and partners, is actively and collectively working to support our business community during these unprecedented times. The County’s EDO department is committed to helping our local business community receive the most accurate and up-to-date information related to the…
For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing the goods and services described herein. This does not preclude the provision of work and services by entities not on this list either online, by telephone or by mail/delivery. Note that teleworking and online commerce are permitted at all times for all businesses.…
New Government Website Removes Barriers for Companies to Provide Essential Goods and Services March 21, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO — The Ontario Government is launching Ontario Together, a new website that will help businesses and their employees work with the province to meet the challenges of COVID-19. This initiative will remove barriers…
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to help Canadians facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister announced a new set of economic measures to help stabilize the economy during this challenging period. These measures, delivered as part of the Government of…
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…
