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    Norfolk flavours at Terroir Symposium

    April 19, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    Terroir Symposium Norfolk team
    In the last decade, Norfolk County has become a premier destination for food and drink lovers, and that reputation grew a little larger this week. On May 6, local fare was front and centre at the Terroir Symposium 2019 in Toronto. The event brings together more than 700 hospitality an
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    Hundreds of jobs, 70+ employers at Multi-Sector Job Fair April 30

    April 18, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    Meet employers, gather information, apply for jobs… at the Multi-Sector Job Fair on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, from 1pm to 6pm at The Aud, 172 South Drive, Simcoe. Make Connections and market your skills Discover the local labour market needs Network with HR and Management Connect
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    2019 Summer Company Program for Students

    April 11, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    Summer Company
    The Small Business Centre has finalized plans for the 2019 Summer Company program and are looking for students between the ages of 15-29 who will be returning to school in the fall and who are interested in starting their own summer business. The program provides youth with business c
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    Norfolk scores well among Ontario entrepreneurial communities

    April 08, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    CFIB
    Norfolk County has received good scores from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in its “Entrepreneurial Communities” report, compared to other municipalities in southwestern Ontario. Norfolk County scores No.2 behind Kitchener-Waterloo for “Entrep
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    Simcoe Chamber announces new General Manager

    April 01, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    Linda Branderhorst
    The Simcoe and District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Branderhorst as the new general manager of the Chamber. “Linda is a wonderful addition to the Simcoe & District Chamber of Commerce. Her local roots, coupled with her management and o
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    Employment Opportunity: Must Love Wine

    March 28, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    Burning Kiln Winery
    The ideal candidate as our Sales Representative is passionate and enthusiastic about sharing award-winning Burning Kiln Wines with our restaurant clients and visitors. This part-time position is key to our team’s success and will see you travelling daily meeting with southern Ontario
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    FedDev Ontario announces $1 billion in funding

    March 13, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    Fed Dev Ontario
    In February, the Government of Canada announced over $1 billion in funding for FedDev Ontario to continue to foster growth in southern Ontario. Recognizing the vital role rural communities play in the region’s economy, it was announced that FedDev Ontario is dedicating an initial sum
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    FIGR Inc. celebrates first harvest at Norfolk County facility

    March 12, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    FIGR Cannabis logo
    FIGR, Inc. a vertically-integrated legal cannabis company, is pleased to announce that on February 4, 2019, its Simcoe-based facility, FIGR Norfolk (licensed as Goldleaf Pharm, Inc.), completed its first cannabis harvest. This is the first crop to be harvested outside of the company&#
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    Norfolk County announces incentives for bakery, winery, downtown properties and other businesses

    March 11, 2019
    by Matt Terry
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    Former church Vittoria
    Norfolk County has approved six projects for the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) business incentives program for 2019. The Good Bread Company will receive a Structural Improvement Grant of up to $20,000 to install an elevator on property located at 13 Lamport Street, Vittoria. The to
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