Orillia Today, Progress Edition 2014 – The Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) wants local businesses to succeed. And the federally-funded organization is doing something about it. Relying on input from the recent business retention and expansion survey and extensive feedback from its broad range of clients, the CDC has developed a comprehensive professional development…
January 31, 2014, Orillia, ON – There is a lot of talk these days about how hard it is for young adults to find jobs. Many are considering self employment for the first time and looking for ways to creatively monetize their unique skill set and passion. Tyler Knight, owner of District Media & Design…
January 8, 2014, Orillia, ON – Do you know if/how your business is impacted by Bill 119?….offenders could face substantial fines beginning January 1, 2014 and the CDC is doing everything possible to assist their business communities understand what they must do to prevent being impacted. Mandatory WSIB coverage under Bill 119 came into effect…
August 2013, Orillia, ON – Our focus at the Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) is on supporting our local businesses and the economy. Because of this, I always make a point of speaking to small business owners when I am out in the community to find out what they feel they need for their…
Banks rarely line up to offer new businesses financing. And if it’s a new restaurant on the menu, they are even less likely to ante up cash. That’s why the Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) was so critical to Diana Roman and Rob Frost when they decided to open a new eatery in Orillia.…
In the business world, converting an enterprising dream into a reality requires hard work, blood, sweat, tears and money. Laurie Neill was armed with all those critical qualities as she diligently worked to transform the former El Castel Steak House from a long-dormant, dark dungeon into the quaint tea room she had long envisioned. But…
