Recurring Events
The Forum was presented by the County of Simcoe in partnership with member municipalities, the Cities of Barrie and Orillia, Georgian College, Lakehead University and the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium.
Ask questions and learn from the experts on important topics like Health and Safety, HR, Accounting, Marketing, Business Planning, Restructuring and Mental Health. Ask an Expert is organized by the County of Simcoe, regional Small Business Enterprise Centres, and regional Community Futures Development Corporations. More information about Ask the Expert Series, including recordings of previous sessions can be found here.
Upcoming Events
May 6th 2-3pm.
In the past year we have experienced an event like never before in our lifetime. The impacts of a global pandemic have affected businesses and organizations, and their ability to deliver goods and services. Taking the time to develop a business continuity plan can help organizations identify vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans in order to reduce the negative consequences of all types of emergencies. This session will provide the knowledge and tools required to initiate a business continuity plan as well as enhancing emergency preparedness among staff members.
May 20th 2-3:30pm
Join this free virtual webinar on May 20th to learn how business owners and entrepreneurs can stay in control during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ask-an-expert-businesses-in-transition-and-how-to-stay-in-control
June 2nd 10:00am-2:00pm
Join us on June 2nd from 10:00am-2:00pm for the Work in Simcoe County Virtual Job Fair!
The online event will be hosted on an innovative, user-friendly platform called Brazen where job seekers and employers can connect through one-on-one text chat, audio and video.
To learn more, visit: https://workinsimcoecounty.ca/work-in-simcoe-county-virtual-job-fair/
Videos
Simcoe Muskoka Skilled Trades Expo - Helping students picture themselves in a career they can build
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North of Ordinary - County of Simcoe bid for Amazon HQ2
Award Winning Skilled Trades Expo 2017, with approximately 2,500 Grade 7, 8 and 12 students from around Simcoe County were introduced to more than 40 skilled trades.
The County of Simcoe is Open for Business
Simcoe County selected by How2Media as the "World's Greatest" community to do business.
Award Winning Simcoe Muskoka Skilled Trades Expo, held June 8, 2016.