Business News | April 2024

WHAT'S NEW

ASK THE EXPERTS EXPO

Connect, learn and grow. Join local experts to get answers to your business questions!

The Ask the Experts Expo is an opportunity for small business owners to access personalized advice from knowledgeable professionals. Five local experts will lead interactive roundtable discussions on Legal, Finance, Accounting, Insurance, and Human Resources topics with a small group of participants. Choose the subjects best suited for your business needs and prepare to learn!

Date: Wednesday, May 8 | Time: 8 to 11:30 a.m. | Location: Monora Park Pavilion

Pre-registration is required, and the $10 fee includes continental breakfast.

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BUSINESS FEATURE

ORANGEVILLE FORMAL WEAR & TAILORS

When Orangeville Formal Wear & Tailors opened in 2019, Fawad and Roya Sultani offered alteration services for both men and women. Since then, the business has expanded to include both the sale and rental of formal wear including men’s suits and tuxedos. Fawad and Roya saw the need for these services in Orangeville and were able to quickly establish and grow the business with support from the community.

The $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant offered through Digital Main Street provided Fawad and Roya with training to help create a strong digital marketing strategy to grow Orangeville Formal Wear & Tailors’ social media accounts and attract new customers. The grant provided funds to purchase online ads to support the new digital initiatives.

You can find Orangeville Formal Wear & Tailors at 7 First Street in downtown Orangeville or online at www.orangevilletailors.ca.

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FUNDING, PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

Connect to Create:

Inspiration to ignite creativity in yourself and with others

Chelsea Johnson returns on Wednesday, May 29 to help you unlock and unleash creative potential in yourself and others! During this interactive event, Chelsea will use her experience as a creative coach, teacher, performer and podcaster to inspire and empower participants. Ideal for artists and creative entrepreneurs, all attendees will be invited to take risks with their creativity, embrace their authenticity, and learn from fellow artists.

The session will be held at Monora Park Pavilion from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and tickets are available for $20 per person.

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Students can be their own boss this summer

The Summer Company program is an excellent opportunity for students looking to work and learn this summer. Each participant will learn how to run their own business while gaining valuable experience, advice, and financial support. Eligible youth entrepreneurs between the ages of 15 and 29 can receive:

training and business skills development
up to $3,000 in grant funding
mentorship and guidance

Applications for the program will be accepted until Friday, May 17, 2024.

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BUSINESS UPDATES

IN OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY

The Town of Orangeville extends a warm welcome to these new businesses:

GEOJE Bubble Tea
FreshWay Indian Grocers
Orangeville Golf House

TIP OF THE MONTH

GET UP TO $2,400 TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE

Through the Grow Your Business Online grant, small business owners can receive a micro-grant worth up to $2,400 to help get their business online, give their e-commerce presence a boost, or digitalize business operations.

Applications are currently being accepted.

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PARTNER EVENTS

Local events and learning opportunities to inspire and connect you.

Cocktails and Connect

Wednesday, April 17 | 5 - 7 p.m.

Hosted by the Dufferin Women in Business

Shelburne Job Fair

Thursday, April 18 | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Hosted by the Town of Shelburne

Marketing for Small Business

Thursday, April 18 | 7 - 8 p.m.

Hosted by the Erin Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Erin

Community Insights Workshop Series

Various dates beginning Wednesday, April 24

Hosted by Dufferin County

2024 Business Excellence Awards

Thursday, May 30 | 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Hosted by the Dufferin Board of Trade

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