The Ontario government is continuing to help businesses rebuild, reinvest and create good jobs across the province. Today, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, announced Ontario’s Main Street Recovery Plan and intends to introduce the Main Street Recovery Act, 2020, proposed legislation that would support small businesses and modernize rules to allow them to innovate and meet the challenges of today. If passed, the act will remove hurdles faced by small businesses and allow them to pursue new opportunities — while maintaining or enhancing protections for public health, safety and the environment.
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Penetanguishene to host virtual 2021 Winterama
The 73rd Penetanguishene Winterama will be held virtually. With the province in the midst of a lockdown due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Penetanguishene officials have made the decision to move the popular annual winter festival online. Winterama will...
Georgian Bay General Hospital receives single largest gift in North Simcoe
Marco Mancini and the Marco Mancini Family Foundation is making a $5-million transformational gift to improve healthcare for all the residents of North Simcoe. This outstanding gift will provide critical funding to transform the care experience for thousands of...
Town of Midland receives $250,000 grant towards King Street beautification
The Town of Midland has successfully secured a grant in the amount of $250,000 through the Rural Economic Development (RED) Strategic Economic Infrastructure Stream. The funds will be used to assist with streetscaping costs for the King Street Rejuvenation Project and...
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...
2020 Simcoe and Muskoka Employer Survey
The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board (SMWDB) is a Not for Profit funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD). As part of our MLTSD operational strategy to gain a better picture of the workforce issues and opportunities within...