Manufacturing Resources

Learn more about the funding resources that are available for manufacturers in Simcoe County.  

Made in Simcoe County​:Discover the world class products, services and opportunities created right here in Simcoe County.

​Ask an Expert was created to help provide answers and guidance​ to navigate changing market conditions.

​​Technology Assessment Program​ connects manufacturers in southern Ontario with experts to get customized technology assessments (up to $25,000 in reimburseable funds).

​Work in Simcoe County​ is a one-stop shop for careers and resources in Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia.

Do you require export tools or resources? Are you considering expansion into international markets? Do you need support to build an export strategy?

Click here to view a recording of the 2020 Manufacturers’ Forum. 

Get access to concise, relevant and e​xclusive manufacturing updates with the Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia Shifting Gears newsletter in partnership with Georgian College and Lakehead University.

The County and area partners, including member municipalities, the Cities of Barrie and Orillia, Georgian College, Lakehead University and Province of Ontario are collaborating on a pilot project to create a responsive, industry-driven solution for regional manufacturers to implement Industry 4.0 solutions. ​

The City of Barrie and Georgian College in partnership with County of Simcoe and the Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board received funding to deliver part-time (online and in-person), industry recognized micro-credentials from July 2022 to March 2023.

The Skills Development Fund (made possible by the Government of Ontario) is a way to address skills development and labour shortages within the manufacturing sector by offering educational opportunities at no cost to the participant.