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WHAT'S NEW
GET TO KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY WITH NEW ONLINE DATA
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Businesses choose Orangeville for a variety of reasons. Its central location provides easy access to key markets and connections. The Town's small-town charm and big city amenities create a balanced lifestyle that appeals to both workers and business owners. A strong and varied industrial base is complemented by a growing number of small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurial operations. All of these features make Orangeville a vibrant community that offers diverse opportunities for new and growing businesses.
If you need to dig deeper to better understand how our community suits your business needs, you can now find the information online in an easy-to-use format. Visit orangevillebusiness.ca to find detailed information about Orangeville’s economic indicators, demographics, and location advantages. This data can be used to build your business plan, understand workforce availability, determine your target market, or to explore the opportunity of doing business in Orangeville.
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WINTER WORKSHOP SERIES
STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS
Ideal for all emerging entrepreneurs, this session will be presented by Mark Jamieson, Co-ordinator of the Orangeville & Area SBEC, and will cover the requirements and considerations of starting a small business in Ontario.
This workshop will be held in-person. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. There is no fee to attend.
Wednesday, February 21 | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
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BUSINESS FEATURE
LOBBAN APPLIANCES
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In 2022, Teneisha Campbell opened Lobban Appliances. Located at 400 Townline, Unit 11, the appliance store offers an affordable selection of new sealed, open box, scratch and dented, or gently used inventory.
Through the assistance of the Orangeville & Area SBEC, Teneisha was successful in securing a $2,500 Digital Main Street Digital Transformation grant. She used the funds to help promote her store through digital ads. She also used a portion of the grant towards a new POS system.
To learn more about Lobban Appliances visit www.lobbanappliances.com or follow on Facebook.
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Summer Company
Do you know an enterprising young person who would like to run their own business?
The Summer Company program provides eligible student entrepreneurs between the ages of 15 and 29, with mentoring, training, and grants of up to $3,000 while starting and running their own businesses over the summer months. Applications will be accepted until May 17, 2024.
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Starter Company Plus
The Starter Company Plus program provides training and mentorship to entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow their business.
Participants receive one-to-one consultations, assistance with the development of a business plan, participation in free training, networking and mentoring sessions, and an opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $5,000.
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Free consultations for digital services
Christine Hann, Digital Services Coordinator at the Town of Orangeville, is available to meet with brick-and-mortar small businesses, at no cost, to introduce them to online training modules designed to build their digital knowledge and skills. This one-on-one assistance also includes support for Google Business Profiles, 360⁰ photos, social media, and much more. This free service is offered through the Digital Main Street program and is available until March 2024.
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Concept to Commerce Start-up Program
This program is designed for new entrepreneurs who wish to launch their ventures and would benefit from a structured approach to start up.
Each session will include group training and/or mentorship as well as individual guidance. At the conclusion of the program, the business should be operational and starting to generate revenue.
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Community Improvement Plan
The Town of Orangeville’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) was adopted in 2023 and offers eight financial incentive programs that encourage property owners to improve the use and appearance of their lands and buildings in select Community Improvement Areas. The incentives outlined within the CIP aim to help offset costs related to site improvement, redevelopment, reuse, and/or rehabilitation, as well as brownfield remediation. Applications are now open. Find full details online, check your eligibility, and then get in touch to start your application.
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BUSINESS UPDATES
NEW BUSINESSES
The Town of Orangeville extends a warm welcome to these new businesses:
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TIP OF THE MONTH
INSIGHTS TO SUPPORT YOUR RECRUITING EFFORTS
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FindYourJob.ca is a free online job portal that can help employers understand the local business environment. The resource compiles postings from federal, provincial, and local job boards and publishes them all in one place. This information can be used by employers to compare job postings and build competitive compensation plans.
The portal also features a Career Explorer tool that outlines the skills, education requirements, and median salaries for local postings and a Talent Map tool that pinpoints international regions with talent pools that you may want to attract to your organization.
FindYourJob.ca can be accessed at any time and is available thanks to a partnership between Dufferin County, the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin, and other participating municipalities.
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PARTNER EVENTS
Local events and learning opportunities to inspire and connect you.
2024 Industry Luncheon
Tuesday, February 20 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Dufferin Board of Trade
Shelburne Job Fair
Thursday, April 18 | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Town of Shelburne
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