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The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus takes action to support rural broadband

Jul 21, 2020 | WOWC

Southwestern, ON – At their meeting on July 2nd the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus approved a series of recommendations to support rural broadband in Southwestern Ontario. Increased funding from both the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada is urgently...

Simcoe County Warden Gerry Marshall says his focus will be on economic development

Feb 23, 2017 | Agribusiness, Manufacturing, WOWC

Marshall heads Warden’s Caucus; Gerry Marshall from Simcoe County says his focus will be on economic development. Simcoe County Warden Gerry Marshall’s passion for growing his community is evident, particularly if you ask him about economic development....

Economic Development Action Plan Underway for Southwestern Ontario

Nov 13, 2016 | WOWC

The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (including the County of Simcoe) is working on an economic development strategy to grow the regional economy. The strategic action plan will underline the region’s commitment to working together and speaking with one unified voice...

Ontario Supporting Jobs and Economic Growth in Rural Communities

New targeted intake opens under the Rural Economic Development Program: The Ontario government is committing nearly $1 million in cost-share funding to help rural communities diversify their economies, retain skilled workers and create jobs. Today, details about the...

Action Play Centre in Midland looking to become small private school

Mike and Jennifer Hearn are unimpressed with the Ministry of Education’s plan for the 2020 school year, so much so that they’ve decided to offer local families an alternative. The Hearns are transforming their business, the Action Play Centre, into a small private...

New program at Georgian College will provide students with paid work

Georgian College is expanding its commitment to work-integrated learning with the launch of the Drive Ability – Opening Doors Program, a new initiative that will provide students and recent graduates with the hands-on experience and career-ready skills to succeed in...

Manufacturing Spotlight: Baytech Plastics

With our communities' fast growth, many new and exciting career opportunities are becoming available. North Simcoe is home to many high tech manufacturing businesses, health care providers, technology startups, tourism operators, and agricultural companies who are...

EDCNS officially launches “I Love My Local” campaign today!

The “I Love My Local” campaign in support of North Simcoe businesses and organizations is running now until the end of October. This Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS) initiative brings together our partner municipalities: Midland,...

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