RTO7 Using Social Media to Shine Spotlight on Local Tourism Businesses

Posted by Ginny Henry | February 24, 2022 | BruceGreySimcoe, dining, ExploreDreamDiscoverBGS, Instagram, outdoor experiences, social media campaigns in BruceGreySimcoe, support local

Through the BruceGreySimcoe social media campaigns, RTO7 continues to shine the spotlight on tourism operators across the region whether it's music, culinary, artisans or retailers.

Reconnect Ontario 2022

Posted by Ginny Henry | January 07, 2022 | Apply for Reconnect Ontario 2022, connect with local experiences, economic impact of tourism, festival and event organizers, provincial funding for festivals and events

The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries has announced the launch of the Reconnect Ontario 2022 program for eligible festivals and events taking place between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023.

Looking for Local Business Support?

Posted by Ginny Henry | April 20, 2021 | advice, business, Business Enterprise Centre Grey County, Business to Bruce, Centre for Business Collingwood, funding, grant money, local support for businesses, Orillia Area CDC

Check out RTO7’s “We’re Head to Help” video series featuring organizations across the region that offer FREE practical business support to small business owners.

Highlights from Recent Abacus Survey Show Past Visitors Want to Support Local

Posted by Ginny Henry | November 25, 2020 | Abacus consumer sentiment survey, COVID-19, online shopping, travellers in Ontario, visitors want to shop local

The survey was conducted by Abacus Data with 2,000 residents deemed ‘travellers’, aged 18 and older from November 9 to 21, 2020. The key findings are listed below. This is the second survey conducted since July 2020 to determine traveller sentiment.

SMWDB Employer Survey 2018-2019

Posted by Ginny Henry | December 17, 2018 | County of Simcoe, local labour market plan, RTO7, Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board, SMWDB, workforce survey

The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board (SMWDB) is conduction a survey to better understand the workforce issues and opportunities within the Simcoe region.