County accepting applications for its 2022 Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund
The County of Simcoe is accepting applications for its 2022 Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund until February 28. This year, County Council has allocated $300,000 to help fund projects or experiences that will benefit regional tourism, culture and sport. “The Tourism, Culture and Sports sector has been one of hardest hit by the COVID-19 […]
Call for #ITSTARTS Ambassadors!
#ITSTARTS is a public awareness campaign in March designed to reduce racism and discrimination in Simcoe County. The campaign encourages community members to share educational information through social media and in public spaces. The County of Simcoe is looking for ambassadors to help implement the movement! What is an #ITSTARTS Campaign Ambassador? Ambassadors help raise campaign awareness and increase participation in their […]
Employer Registration is Open for the Work in Simcoe County Virtual Job Fair!
We invite you to join us on Tuesday, November 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the second Work in Simcoe County virtual job fair. The event will be hosted on an innovative online career platform connecting you with potential candidates from the comfort of your home or office. You will have the opportunity […]
Ask an Expert Virtual Series shares insights on vaccine certificates and best practices for businesses
On October 6, 2021, the County of Simcoe and area partners are hosting another Ask an Expert webinar session to support businesses and organizations with the roll out of vaccination certificates and workplace policies. A reminder that as of September 22, 2021, Ontario residents who are 12 and older need to show proof of vaccination […]
Regional partners launch 11-week Farm to Retail Workshop to support local growers
Starting October 28, the counties of Simcoe, Grey, and Bruce, along with the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre of Georgian College, are partnering on an 11-week Farm to Retail Workshop. Delivered by the Food Venture Program, this workshop will help farmers turn business ideas into finished products, and new or small agri-food businesses to grow. The […]
Simcoe County receives designation as a Bee City
Bee City Canada has given official designation to the County of Simcoe as a “Bee City”. With this designation, the County of Simcoe is committed to raise awareness and support pollinator protection. Communities with pollinator habitats, including native pollinator-friendly plants, enhance the physical and mental health of residents by connecting people with nature and encouraging […]
County awards 2021 Tourism, Culture and Sport Grants
The County of Simcoe has approved 89 successful applications totalling more than $470,000 through the 2021 Tourism, Culture and Sport Grant Program to enhance existing tourism, culture and sport projects throughout the County. “We know how anxious everyone is to get back to “normal” as soon as it is safe, including our outstanding tourism, culture […]
County of Simcoe hosting virtual job fair this June
The County and area partners – including member municipalities, the Cities of Barrie and Orillia, Georgian College, Lakehead University, Employment Ontario and the Province of Ontario – are collaborating to deliver an online Work in Simcoe County Job Fair on Wednesday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be hosted on […]
Digital Main Street and Beyond helps 339 local businesses and counting
The County of Simcoe continues to support local businesses with innovative solutions through the COVID-19 pandemic with the extension of the Digital Main Street and Beyond training program until June 15, 2021, originally approved by Council nearly one year ago. Administered by the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Barrie, Simcoe County […]
Employer Registration is Open for the Work in Simcoe County Virtual Job Fair!
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, June 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Work in Simcoe County virtual job fair. The event will be hosted on an innovative online career platform connecting you with potential candidates from the comfort of your home or office. You will have the opportunity to showcase your company and directly connect with job seekers via one-one-one text and […]