Business After 5
Thursday, September 28, 2023 – 5 pm to 7 pm La Cle – 63 Main Street, Penetanguishene Hosted by The Economic Development Corporation North Simcoe (EDCNS) Be the first local business leaders to hear EDCNS’s pitch of an Innovation Hub supporting the growth of all businesses in North Simcoe. Light refreshments will be served. To […]
Orillia’s Streets Alive founder ready to help Midland downtown
Leslie Fournier and Gregg MacLachlan joining EDCNS event Thursday to ‘visualize the downtown’s possibilities and opportunities’
Spring has sprung: Harvest on the horizon for Holland Marsh
‘I love the feeling of a new season because I can help provide food for my community and know that the work we are doing is helping the community eat healthy,’ says local farmer
‘Game-changing investment’: Magna expanding Penetanguishene plant production, set to create 15 new manufacturing jobs
The facility at 11 Centennial Dr. is growing its tailgate hinge production
Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership hosts Employer Community Consultations
In late November, the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership is hosting Simcoe County Employer Community Consultations, a breakfast series providing local employers an opportunity to learn how to better attract and retain immigrant talent. Topics will include labour market trends and hiring practises, along with innovative ways to integrate internationally educated professionals into the workplace. […]
County of Simcoe and City of Barrie to host Women in Manufacturing events
The City of Barrie and Simcoe County are working on getting more women interested in the skilled trades, with two events designed to inform women about careers in manufacturing. The events are hosted in part by the Muskoka Workforce Development Board, Georgian College and the Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe. They will take place […]
Serve your community as a citizen appointee on a County of Simcoe committee or board
The County of Simcoe is seeking residents who are willing to serve on a County committee or board as a citizen appointee. Positions are available on the following: Accessibility Advisory Committee: Provides input on accessibility plans for consideration by Council, advises on accessibility issues with municipal buildings and opportunities with respect to the identification and […]
County is set to focus on workforce recruitment and retention to support regional employers
The County of Simcoe’s Economic Development Office (EDO) and area partners including member municipalities, the cities of Barrie and Orillia and several supporting partners have received funding to help create stronger rural communities. This funding will be utilized to deliver programming to help address local labour shortages in key sectors. The $58,875 in Rural Economic […]
Labour Market Survey Now Open
The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board and Literacy Network and County of Simcoe have launched an employer survey to help inform a Labour Market Research Study. They are seeking employer expertise and insights so that they can inform the development of evidence-based programs to address employment needs in Simcoe County as we emerge from COVID […]
Support agritourism in Simcoe County and enjoy a Feast on the Farm
On Sunday, October 2, Tourism Simcoe County is partnering with The Culinary Tourism Alliance, RBC and VQA Wines of Ontario to celebrate and support local food, drink and craftsmanship through this unique, zero-waste, sustainable event. Reserve a spot today to enjoy a Feast on the Farm and help us grow agritourism in Simcoe County. The […]