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Welcome to the Innisfil Economic Development newsletter!
This month, we're excited to share the latest updates on economic growth and upcoming events in our community. From innovative startups to thriving local businesses, there’s always something to celebrate in Innisfil. The Town of Innisfil’s Economic Development team is here to support you—reach out anytime at business@innisfil.ca for general inquiries or business assistance.
Innisfil Job & Career Fair
The Town of Innisfil Economic Development Office, in partnership with Agilec Innisfil, will host the annual Innisfil Spring Job Fair at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library’s Lakeshore Branch on March 19, 2025 from 2-6 p.m.
"Innisfil is not only a great place to live, there are also a range of employment opportunities which allow residents to work close to home," says Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin. "This event will be a great opportunity for the community to come out and learn what's available in their own backyard."
Agilec, Innisfil’s leading Employment Service provider, plays a key role in the Job Fair leveraging their connections with both employers and jobseekers to play “matchmaker” between the workforce and local industry. Last year the event saw a total of 25 businesses participate through the promotion of approximately 200 job postings with more 400 job seekers attending the event. This year’s event will feature a number of new employers, including DSV Global Transport and Logistics (DSV).
Read more about the Innisfil Job & Career Fair
The Town of Innisfil Economic Development Office is currently seeking additional businesses to participate as vendors at the Job & Career Fair. If you are a local business looking to hire, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with talented job seekers, showcase your company, and expand your recruitment efforts. By participating, you'll have access to a diverse pool of candidates eager to contribute their skills and experience to your team. This is a great chance to promote your organization's culture, engage directly with prospective employees, and build valuable relationships within the community. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to find your next great hire! To secure your spot, please reach out directly to Lauren McEachern, Economic Development Champion, at lmceachern@innisfil.ca or 705-436-3740.
Google Ads 101: Strategies for Effective Campaigns & Higher ROI
Did you know that the DMZ Innisfil program provides business incubator and accelerator programming to help local businesses grow and scale. Delivered by the Town of Innisfil Economic Development team, the DMZ Innisfil All Access program provides educational workshops and events to entrepreneurs throughout Innisfil, Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia.
For our second DMZ Innisfil All Access event of the year we’ve brought in Jiun Liao, the founder of Lobo Media Marketing, to provide a Google Ads 101 workshop featuring strategies for effective campaigns and higher ROI.
Jiun Liao is a seasoned speaker and strategist with a passion for ethical marketing to redefine how businesses engage with their audiences. With a background in psychology and an affinity for understanding human behaviour, Jiun teaches strategies that foster genuine connections between businesses and their audiences through digital advertising, social media, and campaign planning. His approach emphasizes relationship building and storytelling as a way to generate sustainable growth.
Google Ads 101: Strategies for Effective Campaigns & Higher ROI (March 13, from 12:00-2:00 p.m.) is designed for local business owners and will cover:
- The basics of Google Ads and how to differentiate different ad types and the connection between your ads and website
- How to create effective Google Ad campaigns for higher ROI
- Understanding Google Ads reports to improve your ads overtime
This in-person event will be taking place at DMZ Innisfil (8000 Yonge Street, Stroud) and will not only be a great educational workshop but also a wonderful networking opportunity.
Registration is required. Tickets are free and open to all residents of Simcoe County, Barrie, and Orillia.
Spots are filling quickly - Register Now
Take the Plunge
On Saturday, March 8, RVH supporters will be freezin’ for a reason at Friday Harbour. They’re raising funds for the Keep Life Wild campaign to support the expansion of RVH and the creation of a new satellite health centre in Innisfil.
- Where: Friday Harbour Resort
- When: Saturday, March 8, starting at 11:00 a.m.
- Registration is open to the public
- Tickets are on sale now!
Learn more about Take the Plunge
Resources in Response to U.S. Tariff Concerns
The Town of Innisfil is actively engaged in discussions with a number of partners regarding the impending tariffs. In particular, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, is leading the charge on behalf of Canadian municipalities as it pertains to a number of tariff related impacts, which may include, but are not limited to municipal law enforcement, import and export of goods and services, impacts to municipal procurement and infrastructure projects, and potential impacts on small and medium sized enterprises (SME’s). Mayor Dollin, Council, and Economic Development staff are participating in these conversations and sharing the feedback of local business stakeholders.
In the meantime, the County of Simcoe Economic Development Office has created a dedicated webpage with comprehensive Tariff Resources to help businesses navigate potential changes. Also found on the site is a short tariff impact assessment created in collaboration with the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus.
Free Tax Help for Small Business or Self-Employed Individuals
Join the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County, & Orillia for a webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you understand your tax obligations and learn about:
- General bookkeeping concepts and best practices
- Explain common tax errors
- Demonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries
- Provide information on the CRA’s services
Doors Open Ontario / Doors Open Simcoe County
Tourism Simcoe County is seeking participant locations for Doors Open Simcoe County on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Doors Open Ontario is a heritage and cultural tourism program coordinated in partnership between the Ontario Heritage Trust and a network of provincewide community partners. The basic premise of the event is to provide free access to sites of historical, architectural, natural and/or cultural significance, that are not normally open to the public or that are hosting something special for Doors Open.
Participating sites must be of historical, architectural, natural or cultural significance. A minimum of 10 sites must be registered by March 28 in order for the event to take place. Additional locations can be added until June 1. To learn more or register as a host location, please visit Doors Open Simcoe County to read the Participant Guide and submit the included registration form no later than June 1, 2025.
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