Doing Business in Orillia

The City of Orillia’s Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) is pumping up the volume on ‘Shop Local’ messaging to encourage residents to support businesses in the region during and post COVID-19.
“Small business is the lifeblood of our local economy. We know that many of those businesses are hurting right now because of COVID-19,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. “Local businesses support and serve your families every day, through...
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The City of Orillia will continue to waive transit and parking fees until July 5, 2020 as a means of assisting the community and local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“In March, Orillia Council established a Community Assistance Package to help residents and businesses during the pandemic. As we continue to deal with the impacts of COVID-19, the Emergency Management Committee is further extending free transit and municipal parking until July 5, 2020, in an effort...
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Province gave some businesses green light to reopen Tuesday; 'It’s going to take quite a while for everybody to feel comfortable again,' artist says

Local businesses are starting to welcome customers back inside after almost two months.

The province ordered all non-essential businesses to close March 23, but it gave some of them the go-ahead to reopen Tuesday.

“People are ecstatic to get some home baking and get back...
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Program supports Orillia businesses adapt to provide online sales and services

The City of Orillia’s Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) is helping Orillia businesses go digital through a new Orillia Online program.

The ERTF heard clearly that local businesses need to pivot to an online sales model during the COVID-19 pandemic and are looking for help...
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