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Orillia CDC hosting provincial conference
RELEASED: September 10, 2015 The Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations will hold its 22nd annual provincial conference Sept. 14 to 16 at Casino Rama. Hosting this year’s conference is the Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (CDC). “We are delighted to be working with Wendy Timpano and the staff and board at the Orillia…
Grant Application Available from the CDC
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 26th 2015 Grant Application Available from the CDC The Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) is now accepting grant applications for the Community Capacity Building Fund. The CDC has $20,000 to invest in projects and would like to maximize impact by funding a variety of projects in…
Go Green. Grow Strong.
Skills for the Green Economy has developed a green business newsletter to share resources to help businesses go green, and showcase organizations that have. In this inaugural issue, the Go Green. Grow Strong. newsletter explains the business case for energy efficiency, and gives information on incentive programs for retrofits and upgrades. We’ve also provided who…
Big ideas sprout at Simcoe County camp
RELEASED: July 23, 2015 The inaugural Simcoe County Sprout Ideas Camp was held recently at Bear Creek Secondary School in Barrie. Offered through TakingITGlobal, the week-long social innovation camp enabled local high-school students to learn about social issues and create social enterprises to help alleviate them. Throughout the week, Georgian College's Centre for Social Entrepreneurship,…
Plans to develop cultural centre at former HRC need city’s help soon, officials say
RELEASED July 1, 2015 The group proposing to turn the former Huronia Regional Centre grounds into an international arts and cultural destination says getting the city on board soon is critical. "It’s the first step among many that will have to be taken," said Huronia Cultural Campus (HCC) steering committee member Anderson Charters. Monday…
REGISTER TODAY! 2015 Lunch n’ Learn
FREE EVENT! Located in Casino Rama’s Silvernightingale Ballroom. 9:00 am – 10:00 am Registration & Networking 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Ignite Session A fun opportunity for you to watch local organizations compete to showcase something unique & interesting that they have succeeded in. This involves using 20 slides, and only 20 seconds per slide,…
5th Annual Orillia & Lake Country Business Expo: Registration Open!
Registration now open for the Orillia & Lake Country Business Expo For immediate release (June 24, 2015) – Registration is now open for the fifth annual Orillia & Lake Country Business Expo, taking place in the Casino Rama Ballrooms on Oct. 22, 2015. “This event has grown…
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…