As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown. Additional restrictions will be put into place and reinforce that Ontarians should stay at home as much as possible to minimize transmission of the virus…
Orillia Chamber of Commerce Virtual Event is Scheduled for March 4, 2021 Deadline for Nominations is January 7, 2021 To Nominate a business (including your own business), please go to http://www.orillia.com/form/view/21668 and fill out the online nomination form. You will need to provide contact information for both yourself and your nominee, and the reasons for…
Given our current world circumstances, we are unable to host our traditional volunteer holiday gathering this year, so our Board of Directors decided to donate $1,000 to assist with the costs of The Sharing Place Food Centre’s Holiday Hamper program this holiday season. “A big thanks to the entire board at the CDC. We distribute…
WHAT IS THE RURAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE? Join us for the Rural Innovation Challenge December 2 – December 11, 2020. The Challenge is hosted by ventureLAB, the County of Simcoe, and Digital Main Street to explore, source, and pilot novel solutions that support Main Street business continuity in Simcoe County amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Our partners…
2020 has been a difficult and trying year for all of us. We’re thankful our services remained essential and that we could pivot & continue providing our business communities through these challenging times. Our complimentary business consulting services & professional development workshops transitioned to phone & virtual meetings, and we were so fortunate to be…
UPDATE: Please read the updated letter to businesses from the Medical Officer of Health outlining additional safety measures ALL businesses must have in place by December 5, 2020 at 12:01am. Click here to read the letter. The region’s medical officer of health is telling businesses and organizations in the area to implement further measures to…
Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until June 2021. This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords. If you are eligible for the base…
Today, the Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC) announced that businesses in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Severn, Ramara and Rama may be eligible to benefit from additional relief funding through the Government of Canada’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. This additional funding has been made available because of a $1 million investment by the Government of Canada in…
The Ontario government is investing over $2.2 million through the Ontario Together Fund to provide small businesses with free, tailored financial advice and online training to help them make informed financial decisions and navigate the unprecedented economic circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. When included alongside the 2020 Ontario Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover and the Main Street…
The Ontario government announced the establishment of Supply Ontario, a new centralized procurement agency that will enable a whole-of-government approach to purchasing goods and services, saving taxpayers money. Supply Ontario will ensure that schools, hospitals, and the entire public sector always have the critical supplies and equipment they need to keep individuals and families safe,…
