County of Simcoe Manufacturers’ Forum
The County of Simcoe’s Economic Development Office is hosting a Manufacturers’ Forum on November 21, 2018 at the Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club in Thornton, Ontario. Topics will include trade, funding, B2B networking and business supports. For advanced...
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Tiny’s first Farm Crawl offers urbanites a taste of agricultural life
Have you ever wanted to tour local farms, learn about 21st century agricultural practices and buy the freshest produce and eggs? Then you’ll want a seat on the bus for the first Tiny Township Farm Crawl taking place Sat. Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “A...
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Midland company helping long-term care facilities care for dementia patients
Technology developed by Midland-based Ambient Activity is making a profound impact on dementia patients in long-term care facilities throughout the province. “Our focus is to develop non-pharmaceutical, activity-based approaches to managing agitated behaviours in...
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Georgian College’s Midland campus welcomes 200 new trades students
Approximately 200 new students walked into the Robbert Hartog Midland Campus of Georgian College for orientation day Tuesday. Students were given a free breakfast before attending an assembly and then breaking into study groups. “Skilled trades are in big demand right...
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Celebrate Small Business Week®
Join North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation at the Brooklea Golf & Country Club on October 18, 2018 to help recognize and celebrate the outstanding contribution of North Simcoe’s small and medium-sized businesses. Small Business Week® is a...
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Midland’s North Simcoe Tool involved in some unique and impactful projects
Although North Simcoe Tool operates a small shop on the corner of William and Yonge Street, the local plant is manufacturing components for some pretty significant projects. The machine shop, which specializes in tooling, prototyping and small production runs has been...
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Midland’s Franke Kindred designs bacteria-killing sink
Shaun Desroches, Senior Vice-President Sales & Marketing at Franke Kindred Canada Ltd., spoke about the Medi-flow sink at the Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe's 2018 Prosperity Summit. Franke Kindred Canada has developed a sink which could drastically...
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Victoria Harbour garlic farm gets organic certification
The Garlic Store at The Fat Rooster Farm in Victoria Harbour is Simcoe County’s newest organic farm. Jay and Karen Honan received certification on July 6 after a more than three-year process of inspections, surprise inspections and extensive paperwork. The...
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County of Simcoe Manufacturers’ Forum Workshop
County of Simcoe's Economic Development Office is hosting a Manufacturers' Forum Workshop on September 20, 2018 at the Vespra Hills Golf Club in Minesing, Springwater Township, Ontario. The forum is designed for those responsible for Human Resources,...
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Midland’s Waypoint Chigamik Health Hub receives $615,000 from county
The County of Simcoe has provided $615,000 toward the new Chigamik Waypoint Community Health Hub being built on Lakeshore Drive in Midland. “We don’t see that as a grant. We see it as an investment in our communities and an investment in our health care,” said...
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