Simcoe Muskoka Virtual Skilled Trades Expo 2021
The 2021 Simcoe Muskoka Virtual Skilled Trades Expo is planned for mid-May this year. Given the current safety restrictions due to COVID-19, this year’s expo will be virtual, in the form of a “local and loud” online scavenger hunt. There is no entry fee to participate; we just ask that you provide us with content to […]
Regional partners launch Automation Accelerator pilot program
Area partners are excited to launch the Automation Accelerator pilot program to create a responsive, industry-driven solution that provides regional manufacturers with training and knowledge to implement Industry 4.0 solutions. The pilot project is supported by the County of Simcoe, member municipalities, the Cities of Barrie and Orillia, Georgian College, Lakehead University and the Government of […]
County accepting applications for its 2021 Tourism, Culture and Sport Grant Program
The County of Simcoe is now accepting applications for its 2021 Tourism, Culture and Sport Grant Program.
County announces winners of Rural Innovation Challenge
The County, ventureLAB, and Digital Main Street are pleased to recognize the 2020 winners of the Rural Innovation Challenge. In December 2020, the partners launched a program to encourage local businesses to explore, source, and pilot novel solutions that support main street business continuity in Simcoe County during the COVID-19 pandemic. The winners of the challenge […]
Warden George Cornell appointed as Chair of WOWC
Warden George Cornell of the County of Simcoe has been acclaimed as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC), during the organization’s Annual General Meeting held virtually on February 5, 2021. “I am honoured to have been placed in the position of Chair of the Caucus, to represent Southwestern Ontario, and I look forward […]
In-Market Special Project Fund
Applications are now open for Year 2 of the In-Market Special Project Fund, with $100,000 available for projects in 2021. The goal of the fund, as in previous years, is to increase support for entrepreneurs across Simcoe County. At a minimum, one Small Business Enterprise Centre and one CFDC need to be partnered with an […]
Simcoe County to receive $41 million in broadband upgrades
Today Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) announced it has awarded $41.1 million in funding to support six fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) projects across Simcoe County. This investment is set to expand broadband services for almost 13,000 households and businesses in Simcoe County that have limited to no connectivity. “As a region with a diverse range of rural […]
George Cornell acclaimed as County of Simcoe Warden for a second term
This afternoon, George Cornell, Mayor of the Township of Tiny, was acclaimed to serve as County of Simcoe Warden for a second term, 2021-2022. “It has been an honour and privilege to serve as County of Simcoe Warden for the past two years and I look forward to continuing to serve and represent the interests […]
Rural Innovation Challenge
Step up and take part in 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 are a community of organizations that include the […]
Regional partners host fifth annual forum for manufacturing sector virtually
The County of Simcoe’s Economic Development Office, in partnership with member municipalities, the City of Barrie, the City of Orillia, Georgian College, Lakehead University and the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, are presenting the 2020 Simcoe County Virtual Manufacturers’ Forum on Tuesday, November 17. The virtual forum will focus on trends that are shaping the future […]