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Orillia Still Ranks Among Top Ontario Investment Cities
Posted on Friday, February 22, 2013 05:45 AM
For the sixth year in a row, Orillia has ranked among Ontario’s top 10 investment communities, according to a recent report by the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN).
The annual REIN Top Ontario Investment Towns 2013 to 2018 report uses data such as average annual income, job creation, major employers, political leadership and policy framework to determine the current and future investment potential for Ontario cities and towns.
In the past, Orillia and Barrie were consolidated within the...
Skilled Labour Jobs available
Posted on Friday, February 22, 2013 05:00 AM
Orillia Packet and Times
There’s been a spike in demand for skilled labourers in the Orillia area in recent months, says Dan Landry, the city’s manger of economic development.
“Skilled labour and labour in general, is an ongoing issue,” said Landry, who has seen an increase in the number of calls the department has been receiving since late 2012 from companies looking to fill industry-type jobs from machinists to engineers, draftspeople to technicians.
Employees who have worked in the roles...
Orillia Woodworking Another Success!
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2013 10:45 AM
Orillia Area Community Development Corp. (CDC)
The Orillia Area Community Development Corporation (OACDC), who have been assisting small businesses in Orillia and surrounding areas for the past 28 years by making it easier to start, enhance and expand small businesses in our communities, has proven itself time and time again with success stories such as Orillia Woodworking.
Martin Stannus, an experienced general contractor, knows a thing or two about wood and building. That’s why he jumped at the...
Lakehead University Has Big Plans For Its Growing Orillia Campus
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2013 07:15 AM
The Packet and Times
Since it opened in downtown Orillia, Lakehead University has grown from 104 students to more than 1,300. In five years, the campus has expanded; an academic building, residence and cafeteria have blossomed in west Orillia. The university is now embarking on the next leg of its journey, which will be directed by a five-year campus plan.
Over the coming months, the local post-secondary institution plans to unveil its new Leacock Centre for Arts, Culture and Community, its...
Lakehead University Hosts Innovation Week
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2013 07:15 AM
If you would like to experience Lakehead University, the Orillia campus is hosting Research and Innovation Week from Feb. 8 to Feb. 14.“We will be celebrating the top five research and innovation achievements that have happened to date in Orillia,” said acting dean Herman van den Berg.
In addition, over the week, Lakehead professors will present 12 different lectures focusing on research and innovation. Topics range from building community research capacity in Simcoe County to a research-based...
