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Welcome to the monthly Innisfil Economic Development newsletter, where we keep you up-to-date with this month's news and updates. From innovative startups to established businesses, we're proud to showcase the economic growth and development taking place in Innisfil.

The Town of Innisfil's Economic Development team is here for you. Please contact us at business@innisfil.ca if you have general questions or require business support.

Failure Toy Workshop

Join us for a unique and fun event that will redefine your approach to challenges and innovation. The "Failure Toy " workshop is designed to transform your relationship with failure, turning it into a stepping stone for success.

  • Date: May 8, 2024
  • Time:
    • 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. - Pizza + Meet & Greet
    • 6:00– 7:30 p.m. - Failure Toy Workshop
  • Location: DMZ Innisfil, 8000 Yonge Street, Stroud (back entrance)

This in-person workshop will provide you with insights to understand risk, feedback, competition, and how these factors shape your dynamics. You'll learn practical strategies to bounce back from setbacks, navigate risks, and set clear, achievable goals.

Failure Toy Workshop 2024 Poster
 

Lakehead University South Simcoe Innovation Week

The Town of Innisfil and Lakehead University will be hosting the first-ever Lakehead University South Simcoe Innovation Week from April 30 to May 2, in partnership with Nottawasaga Futures, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and the County of Simcoe.

The event, funded in part by the County of Simcoe Entrepreneurial Innovation Fund, will bring together entrepreneurial thinkers from across Simcoe County to access business and innovation oriented workshops and events.

South Simcoe Innovation Week Events will take place between April 30 and May 2, 2024, and registration is required. For more details, and to register, visit these links: 

Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Expo

Save the date! The 2024 Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Expo will be taking place at the Elmvale Community Arena on May 15, 2024.

The event will be open to the public and free of charge from 4 to 7 p.m. 

There will be organizations representing over 25 different skilled trades with hands-on activities for people of all ages!

For more information contact emclachlin@scdsb.on.ca or bdelonghi@scdsb.on.ca.

Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Expo 2024 poster

South Simcoe Business Excellence Awards

The South Simcoe Business Excellence Awards will be taking place on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Adjala-Tosorontio Township Office (7855 30th Sideroad Alliston, ON L9R 1V1).

The South Simcoe Business Excellence Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates the achievements and successes of businesses across South Simcoe. The awards recognize businesses in a variety of categories. The awards are open to any business located within South Simcoe, and nominations are typically accepted in the months leading up to the awards ceremony.

The event is organized by Nottawasaga Futures, an organization that supports economic development in the region.

Read more on the South Simcoe Business Excellence Awards.