FedDev Ontario Accepting Applications!

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is now accepting applications for the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The program supports the rehabilitation, renovation and expansion of existing community infrastructure, with the aim of creating a lasting legacy for the future as Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary. More than $44 million…

Partnership Focuses On Green Economy

RELEASED: Monday, March 30, 2015 Ever wonder what training, skills or experience is needed to install solar panels? Are you in construction and looking to diversify your skills to get into new, green building technologies or energy efficiency retrofits? Skills for a Green Economy, a partnership between four Community Futures Development Corporations in Simcoe County…

Achieving Success at Tradeshows Workshop

August 29, 2014, Orillia, ON – Small businesses looking to learn how to prepare for and exhibit at trade and consumer shows are invited to sign up for a free training opportunity scheduled for September 9th. ‘Achieving Success at Trade Shows’ is a unique seminar hosted by the Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) and…

CDC Loan Fund to Support New Doctors

Orillia, ON  July 31, 2014 -The Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new program that will provide newly recruited physicians with access to business start up coaching and financing to assist them with setting up their medical practice in our local communities of Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Severn, Ramara…

CDC helps businesses succeed

Orillia Packet & Times, Progress Edition 2014 – The Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) offers much-needed financing and equally critical training and resources in an effort to help local businesses succeed. Providing business loans is a “very important part of what we do,” said Wendy Timpano, the CDC’s general manager. “We work closely with…