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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 Business Showcase
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Join us for the Innisfil Business Showcase event happening on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library. This event will feature the opportunity to network with community stakeholders, meet business support partners and learn from curated educational speakers. Drop in to our open house between 5-8 p.m. to speak with business support partners from across the region and learn about resources and support to help your business thrive. Visit the event webpage for details on the speaker schedule.
Agricultural opportunities are ‘blooming’ in Innisfil
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Innisfil farmers are cultivating new and innovative ways to grow both their crops and their businesses to keep pace with changes in the agricultural sector.
After being raised on a family farm in Innisfil, Laura Wardlaw started her own venture into agriculture in 2011, opening Laura’s Farm Stand. However, as the young agrarian quickly learned, operating at the status quo wasn’t going to be enough to sustain the operations over a long-term basis.
“It’s hard to enter farming,” Wardlaw shared. “It’s very expensive and costly.”
This prompted her to explore expanding into agritourism as an opportunity to yield a higher value off a smaller acreage.
Innisfil AI – Opening Reception
Join the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library for a free opening reception for their community art project, Innisfil AI (Artistic Intelligence) supported by My Main Street Community Activator stream!
Ten artists were selected to transform community prompts into real works of art. Join the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library team at the Lakeshore Branch on Thursday, November 28 from 6-8 p.m. to find out which prompts these artists choose—it might even be yours!
Artists' works will be on display from November 26-30 before being installed in the windows of local businesses in December.
Visit innisfilidealab.ca/innisfil-ai to learn more.
Simcoe County Manufacturers Forum
We are pleased to share details about the upcoming Simcoe County 2024 Manufacturers Forum, taking place on November 5 at the Nottawasaga Inn and Conference Centre. This event is designed to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and experts from across the region, and we invite you to secure your spot today! Join us for this morning event, starting with a hot breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by opening remarks at 8:00 a.m. to kick off the event. Throughout the morning, you’ll have the opportunity to hear various presentations covering the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the manufacturing sector. With additional chances to network and browse exhibitor booths, this will be a great event to expand your professional connections and gain valuable insights into the industry.
Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF)
The Ontario government has launched the annual intake for funding applications under the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF). This funding provides $3.2 million to Indigenous businesses, communities, and organizations to help develop infrastructure, create growth plans and support access to skills training to help strengthen Indigenous communities and local economies.
The closing date for applications is November 14, 2024. Learn more about the IEDF.
T3 Accelerator Program
Owners of independently-owned and operated tourism businesses in Bruce, Grey, and Simcoe Counties can now access support through the T3 Accelerator program. This program provides tourism businesses, who have been operational for more than 12 months, the opportunity to apply for coaching assistance to further develop their business and succeed!
The T3 Program offers business owners targeted support in the following areas:
- Pivoting the Business
- Sales and Marketing
- Social Media Best Practices
- Human Resources and Workforce Development
- Financial Management
- Business Management
- Experience and Product Development
For more information or to apply today, please RTO 7's website.
IRCC to offer Virtual Learning Sessions for Employers across Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is offering a Fall 2024 Virtual Learning Series for Employers across Canada from November 5 to November 28. The virtual learning sessions allow employers to learn about IRCC outreach and support services as well as Canada’s economic immigration programs. On their website, you can also find links that allow you to explore and register for the different information sessions that are being offered.
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