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,…
A unique partnership between Lakehead University, the City of Orillia, and the Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (CDC) is looking at how Orillia and surrounding area can contribute to the innovation economy. A team from Lakehead, the CDC and the City’s Business Development and Communications Department have been working on the creation of an innovation…
The Resilient Communities Fund supports the non-profit sector recover and rebuild from the impacts emerging from COVID-19 so they can effectively meet the needs of communities across Ontario. OTF is investing in projects of eligible non-profit organizations to aid their medium to longer-term recovery efforts, help with their stabilization and build their capacity and resiliency…
CEBA requirements and deadlines have changed As of October 26, 2020, eligible Canadian businesses that are currently operating through a personal bank account will be able to apply for CEBA. All applicants now have until December 31, 2020, to apply for CEBA. *COMING SOON* CEBA support is being expanded from $40K to $60K. This expansion will…
The week following Thanksgiving, is Small Business Week (Oct. 18-24) and now more than ever businesses are grateful for all the support of local consumers that have made positive changes in their purchasing habits to support their own community. During the first wave of COVID-19, innovations and changes within local businesses were completed with help…
Learn about targeted funding for short-term projects that help create jobs and boost growth in your rural community. APPLICATION INTAKE: September 21 – October 9, 2020 These guidelines are for the targeted RED intake. Read carefully as the criteria is not the same as the regular RED program. Note: all costs must be incurred on or before March 31, 2021. Projects will not be…
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) Communication Assistant, Allison Davies catches up with Wendy Timpano, General Manager at the Orillia Area Community Development Corp., about the resources, grants and supports available to local businesses and start-ups, during COVID-19 and beyond.
Learn more about the grants available through the 2020 Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan (DTCIP) Grant Program at a community workshop on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 from 4 to 5 p.m. live online. The DTCIP encourages growth in Downtown Orillia by providing grants designed to stimulate development to offset costs related to façade improvements, signage,…
The Ontario government is helping protect jobs and businesses by extending protection to prevent temporary layoffs from automatically becoming permanent job losses. Although Ontario is now in Phase 3 of reopening, this extension will give businesses more time to reopen and return to full operations. This extension will last until January 2, 2021. Under Ontario…
CANADA UNITED SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF FUND About #CanadaUnited The #CanadaUnited campaign is a nationwide small and local business campaign encouraging Canadians to buy local. Royal Bank of Canada, ‘Corporate Canada’, Business Associations and Major Media Partners have teamed up to start a movement, Canada United™, where everyday Canadians and large businesses come together in support of…
