Establishing a bigger social media presence can be intimidating for some smaller businesses. But that doesn’t have to be the case, according to digital content creator Marc Smith. “On the surface, it’s very simple really,” said Smith, the founder of 30 Day Adventures, who served as a keynote speaker during a lunch and learn symposium…
Enter our Facebook contest and qualify to win 2 tickets to The Big Feastival on August 19! Visit our Facebook page and follow the following steps to qualify: Step 1: WATCH our 2016/17 Activity Review video Step 2. PRIVATE MESSAGE us the ANSWER to the following question: How many youth wage subsidies were we able…
PROPERTY TAX VACANCY REBATE PROGRAM Information Session The City of Orillia is looking for feedback on possible changes to the Vacancy Rebate Program for Commercial and Industrial properties. The Province is providing municipalities flexibility for 2017 and future years; allowing municipalities to tailor the Vacant Rebate program to reflect community needs and circumstances, while…
Business owners looking for energy savings can find support in local organizations. Through Orillia Power’s Save on Energy program, business owners can apply for up to 70% in financial incentives to go toward energy-efficient lighting, heating, cooling and other initiatives. “At times, businesses are unable to afford the remaining cost, putting a stop to their…
New Community Fund for Canada’s 150th builds community, inspires understanding, and encourages participation for the sesquicentennial! A collaboration for Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation is bringing people and places together to build community and activate a groundswell of local initiatives, activities and events. The Community Fund for Canada’s 150th is an effort led by Community…
