Thank you for attending the
2024 Simcoe County Manufacturer’s Forum!
We are grateful to everyone for making the 2024 Simcoe County Manufacturer’s Forum a tremendous success! This year’s theme, ‘Becoming an Employer of Choice,’ featured insightful presentations on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the manufacturing sector. We hope you found great value in these sessions, enjoyed networking, and had a chance to explore the exhibitor booths.
2024 Presentation Slides
Building an Inclusive Workplace – LIP
Building an Inclusive Workplace – IRCC – Coming soon
Sustainability in Manufacturing EMC – Coming soon
Goals of the Forum
The County has been organizing manufacturing events in various forms since 2016, in collaboration with various partners within our Regional Manufacturing Partnership (Cities of Barrie and Orillia, Georgian College, and Lakehead University). The Forum brings together manufacturing employers and industry stakeholders from across Simcoe County and Ontario to network and provide educational opportunities to strengthen and grow their businesses.
Resource Enhancement
Enhance understanding by capturing resources and connections available to them to help strengthen and grow their business.
Innovation
Encourage business innovations to ensure they are keeping up with industry changes and remain competitive.
Skills and Training
Expose the local industry to skills, training, and partnerships available that will prepare their workforce for the future.