RELEASED: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Two Orillia women hope to open a downtown pet store as a salute to a fellow animal lover and business owner. Lindy Scully and Amanda Mack both worked at J&K Pets on Mississaga Street until the store’s owner, Dave Knapp, died suddenly in October. “I worked there for four…
Several months ago, I applied to the Community Devel opment Corp. – CDC for their Community Capacity Building Fund grant. I was privileged to receive a grant from the CDC 2 years ago to upgrade my computer system to handle 4K video and applied this year to help fund a full frame camera for weddings.…
RELEASED: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 There are two new prize winners in the regional Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) survey project. Event tickets donated by Casino Rama are going to Sandra Fecht, of Sandra Fecht Consulting in Oro-Medonte Township, and Mark Downing, of Fern Resort in Ramara Township. “This survey is an opportunity for business…
To help those businesses within Simcoe County with the costs of showcasing, the County of Simcoe will be covering the registration fee for two members of any Simcoe County business that would like to participate in the showcase. Those showcasing will receive a free booth space, a 6 foot table and two chairs. Hydro…
RELEASED: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Getting involved paid off for Todd Shivers, owner of Lake Country Auto. Shivers was one of 92 business owners who volunteered early to be a part of the Orillia Area Community Development Corporation’s (CDC) Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) survey. A draw was held among the early-bird participants for a…
By Randy Lucenti The Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) has been an integral part of the business landscape in Simcoe County for the past 31 years, assisting more than 40,000 businesses. The CDC is a federally (Industry Canada) supported not-for-profit organization, working with community partners to develop and sustain the local economy through business…
RELEASED: Monday, November 16, 2015 Brandon Peacock wants to help Orillians ‘reach their peak’ by helping them improve their overall health. Peacock, owner of the new Peak Performance gym located at 408 Laclie Street, says he went to school knowing that he wanted to someday start a business in Orillia. “When I went to…
